A communication skills seminar was organised at Maharaja Ranjit Singh Armed Forces Preparatory Institute (AFPI) in Sector 77, Mohali on Saturday with an aim to hone the communication skills of young students from 10 local schools.
Students from Shivalik Public School, Gian Jyoti, The British School, St Stephens, Shemrock, Ryan International, lawrence Public School,YPS Patiala, and Doon International were invited for the occasion, including students of PPS Nabha.The seminar was inaugurated by chief guest Maj Gen KS Bajwa, an officer of 1945 commission, who delivered the opening speech. In his speech he shared his personal experiences in the army and also narrated interesting anecdotes with Field Marshal SHFJ Manekshaw. The chief guest inaugurated a mural of Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s “Durbar” where in the achievers name of the AFPI would adorn the walls of the “Durbar”.
Director Maj Gen BS Grewal, talked about the art of public speaking, followed by a talk by Col HS Chauhan on the awareness of body language, Brig KD Singh highlighted the skills of appearing before the interview, this was followed by a talk on written expression by P Sohal Head Mistress Shemrock Senior Secondary School, Mohali.
In the second half the guest participant and students took part in oration assignments given to them which was followed by presentation of certificates and mementoes to the participants. The seminar proved to be very beneficial to the young students and cadets of AFPI aspiring to join the Defence services to learn and polish their communication skills.