Bishop Cotton School, Shimla, is set to host the B. L. Modi Memorial Inter-School English Elocution Competition on 1st and 2nd August 2025, starting 9:00 AM onwards at the school campus. The event will be graced by Abid Hussain Sadiq (IAS) as the Chief Guest.
Now in its 27th year, this prestigious competition celebrates the legacy of B. L. Modi, a revered former teacher, Head of Mathematics Department, and Housemaster at Bishop Cotton School. Remembered for his discipline, passion for teaching, and student-centric approach, Modi’s contributions continue to inspire generations of Cottonians.
The event aims to promote excellence in English public speaking and create a platform for students across Shimla to engage, perform, and learn. Two prizes — Best Speaker and Most Promising Speaker — will be awarded in each division.
Competition Divisions:
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Junior Division (Class 4–5): Poetry
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Intermediate Division A (Class 6–7): Poetry
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Intermediate Division B (Class 8): Prose
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Senior Division (Class 9–10): Drama
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Open Division (Class 11–12): Turn-Coat
Participating Schools:
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Bishop Cotton School, Shimla
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Auckland House School for Boys
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Auckland House School for Girls
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Chapslee School
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Convent of Jesus and Mary
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DAV School, Lakkar Bazaar
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DAV School, New Shimla
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Loreto Convent, Tara Hall
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Shimla Public School
This annual event not only honors the memory of a beloved educator but also strengthens inter-school camaraderie and encourages the mastery of spoken English among young learners.
