Shillong, Nov 13: PM Shri Kendriya Vidyalaya Umroi Cantonment celebrated the culmination of Reading Promotion Week 2026 with a closing ceremony and prize distribution programme on Friday.
The week-long initiative, organised from November 2 to 7 for students of Classes I to XII, aimed to develop a lifelong reading habit, enhance vocabulary and language skills, encourage creative writing and provide opportunities for self-expression through library-based activities.
A variety of activities were organised for different age groups. These included rhyme time for Classes I–III, design a new book cover and complete the story for Classes IV–V, and design your bookmark for Classes VI–VIII.
Senior students participated in the book trailer making competition, while the library treasure hunt for Classes VI–IX saw students exploring the library, solving clues and discovering resources in an interactive manner.
During the closing ceremony, winners of various competitions were felicitated with trophies and certificates.
The school appreciated the active participation of students and the support of teachers in making the programme successful. The celebration reaffirmed the school’s commitment to nurturing confident readers, creative thinkers and lifelong learners in alignment with the vision of NEP 2020.
