Read to the Principal Concludes in Middle School Encouraging Contestants to Sustain their Reading Journey in Alignment with the Vision of the Principal
Date: Dec 16th, 2025
The final round of the ‘Read to the Principal’ Programme 2025–26 for middle school students (Grade V to VIII) was successfully organised by Helen Keller Library Club in Jetavan Hall today (16th December, 2025).
The programme aims to cultivate a strong reading culture while nurturing critical thinking, thoughtful reflection, and confident self-expression among the students.
On behalf of the Principal, Dr. Bhubaneswari Rao, Middle School Co-ordinator, Mr. Krishna Joshi, interviewed all the finalists, encouraging them to sustain their reading journey in alignment with the vision of the Principal. The competition was judiciously evaluated by Mr. Ganesh Paudel and Ms. Angmu Choden Dukpa, Middle School teachers.
As a part of the Read to the Principal Competition, Co-ordinator and judges posed insightful questions related to the theme, plot, characters, and storyline of the books presented. It was equally pleasing to learn the reasons behind the students’ choice of books and their thoughtful recommendations for fellow readers.
Prior to the final round, the Library Teachers, in collaboration with the English Department teachers, organised several preliminary rounds to shortlist the finalists.
The contestants and the books presented for the programme were as follows:
Grade VIII
• Riwaz Pradhananga (Section E) – The Hound of the Baskervilles by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
• Sherolene Rana Magar (Section E) – Dune by Frank Herbert
• Yatharth Agrahari (Section I) – The Immortals of Meluha by Amish
Grade VII
• Linora Gurung (Section F) – The Apprentice Witch by James Nicol
• Mona Mishra (Section G) – The Switch by Anthony Horowitz
• Tenzin Jayo (Section I) – A Good Girl’s Guide by Holly Jackson
Grade VI
• Kritisa Lamsal (Section A) – The Extraordinary Life of Michelle Obama
• Purvika Son Thakali (Section C) – Superfudge by Judy Blume
• Ajala Lamichhane (Section F) – Wonder by R. J. Palacio
• Elegance Sapkota (Section J) – Matilda by Roald Dahl
Grade V
• Aayush Bhandari (Section D) – The Secret by Rhonda Byrne
• Sambriddhi Naral (Section F) – Dork Diaries by Rachel Renée Russell
• Hemangi Parajuli (Section I) – The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
The ‘Read to the Principal’ Programme continues to be a significant initiative of DAV SKVB School, fostering a love for reading, reflective thinking, and articulate communication among young learners. The programme was gracefully moderated by Megha Thakur of Grade XI ‘B’. Yuvna Singh of Grade IX ‘F’ delivered the welcome address, while Roshni Joshi of Grade XI ‘E’ proposed the vote of thanks, bringing the programme to a dignified conclusion.
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