{"id":3748,"date":"2025-08-20T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-20T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/wordpress\/index.php\/news\/joplang-secondary-school-hosts-inter-school-science-exhibition-and-debate-competition\/"},"modified":"2026-01-11T05:30:50","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T05:30:50","slug":"joplang-secondary-school-hosts-inter-school-science-exhibition-and-debate-competition","status":"publish","type":"province_news","link":"https:\/\/donboscoguwahati.org\/index.php\/news\/joplang-secondary-school-hosts-inter-school-science-exhibition-and-debate-competition\/","title":{"rendered":"Joplang Secondary School Hosts Inter School Science Exhibition and Debate Competition"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"entry-content-wrap read-single social-after-title\">\n<header class=\"entry-header pos-rel\">\n<div class=\"read-details\">\n<div class=\"entry-header-details af-cat-widget-carousel\">\n<div class=\"figure-categories read-categories figure-categories-bg categories-inside-image\">\n<ul class=\"cat-links\">\n<li class=\"meta-category\">\n<p>                                 Main News<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">Joplang Secondary School Hosts Inter School Science Exhibition and Debate Competition<\/h1>\n<div class=\"aft-post-excerpt-and-meta color-pad\">\n<div class=\"entry-meta author-links\">\n<p>                            <span class=\"item-metadata posts-author byline\"><br \/>\n                                            <i class=\"far fa-user-circle\"><\/i><\/p>\n<p>              Admin-ING<br \/>\n                    <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                            <span class=\"item-metadata posts-date\"><br \/>\n                    <i class=\"far fa-clock\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><br \/>\n                    August 20, 2025                <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"aft-comment-view-share\">\n      <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/header>\n<p><!-- .entry-header --><\/p>\n<p>        <!-- end slider-section --><\/p>\n<div class=\"read-img pos-rel\">\n<div class=\"post-thumbnail full-width-image\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/donboscoguwahati.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/content_1767630010_1767630010-3.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-morenews-featured size-morenews-featured wp-post-image\" alt=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\">        <\/div>\n<p>                                                                                    <span class=\"aft-image-caption\"><\/p>\n<p>\n                                                    Rev Fr Bivan Rodriques Mukhim SDB, Vice Provincial and others listening to the explanation by students at the Science Exhibition held at Joplang Secondary School, Shallang.                                                <\/p>\n<p>                                            <\/span>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n<div class=\"color-pad\">\n<div class=\"entry-content read-details\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">On August 20, 2025 the Joplang Secondary School, Shallang, organized an <strong>Inter School Science Exhibition and Debate Competition<\/strong> with the participation of three schools from the area. The event was inaugurated by <strong>Rev. Fr. Bivan Rodriques Mukhim SDB, Vice Provincial, in the presence of Rev. Fr. Markus Lakra SDB, Rector and Parish Priest of Sacred Heart Parish, Shallang, Rev. Fr. Alfred Marzo SDB, veteran missionary of Meghalaya, Rev. Fr. Hubert Marak SDB, Assistant Parish Priest, Rev. Fr. Francis Kujur SDB, Assistant Parish Priest and Vice Principal, and Rev. Bro. Nirmal Ekka SDB, Principal of the school.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>In his address at the opening programme, the Vice Provincial congratulated the school for organizing such an enriching event. He lauded the efforts of the teachers in guiding the students to prepare creative and innovative models, emphasizing that programmes of this nature enhance students\u2019 knowledge and nurture their ability to think critically and imaginatively. He expressed gratitude to the school for the invitation and wished the programme great success.<\/p>\n<p>The Science Exhibition featured a wide range of working models, attracting both students and parents. A notable highlight was the participation of students from lower classes, who enthusiastically contributed to project work. The participating schools included Holy Spirit School, Songsak, and Savio School, Remdim, alongside the host school.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>d<\/strong>ebate competition added a vibrant dimension to the event, with spirited exchanges among students from the participating schools. The competition reflected the students\u2019 confidence, preparation, and keen interest in developing their oratory and critical thinking skills.<\/p>\n<p>Welcoming the dignitaries, Bro. Nirmal Ekka SDB, Principal, commended the staff and students for their dedication and hard work in preparing for the exhibition and debate. He also expressed appreciation for the collaborative spirit of the schools that joined the programme.<\/p>\n<p>The event left a lasting impression on the students, parents, and guests, highlighting the commitment of Joplang Secondary School to fostering academic excellence and holistic growth.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/donboscoguwahati.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/content_1767630011_1767630011-6.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7827\"><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/donboscoguwahati.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/content_1767630011_1767630011-7.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7828\"><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/donboscoguwahati.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/content_1767630012_1767630012-6.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7829\"><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/donboscoguwahati.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/content_1767630012_1767630012-7.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7830\"><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/donboscoguwahati.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/content_1767630013_1767630013-6.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7831\"><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/donboscoguwahati.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/content_1767630013_1767630013-7.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7832\"><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/donboscoguwahati.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/content_1767630014_1767630014-6.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7833\"><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/donboscoguwahati.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/content_1767630014_1767630014-7.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7834\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"post-item-metadata entry-meta author-links\">\n                                    <\/div>\n<nav class=\"navigation post-navigation\" aria-label=\"Continue Reading\">\n<h2 class=\"screen-reader-text\">Continue Reading<\/h2>\n<div class=\"nav-links\">\n<div class=\"nav-previous\"><span class=\"em-post-navigation\">Previous:<\/span> St. Jude Thaddeus Chapel Blessed at West Arnibil Village<\/div>\n<div class=\"nav-next\"><span class=\"em-post-navigation\">Next:<\/span> Patriotic vibes \u00a0at Don Bosco College, Higher Secondary Section, Tura<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/nav><\/div>\n<p><!-- .entry-content -->\n    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On August 20, 2025 the Joplang Secondary School, Shallang, organized an Inter School Science Exhibition and Debate&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":11920,"template":"","meta":[],"class_list":["post-3748","province_news","type-province_news","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":{"featured_image_url":"https:\/\/donboscoguwahati.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Joplang_Secondary_School_Hosts_Inter_School_Science_Exhibition_and_Debate_Competition_1767630017-4.jpeg"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/donboscoguwahati.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/province_news\/3748","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/donboscoguwahati.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/province_news"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/donboscoguwahati.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/province_news"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/donboscoguwahati.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11920"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/donboscoguwahati.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3748"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}