Inter-School Poster Making CompetitionFor Fostering Mental Health-October 2025

The Department of Psychology, Khalsa College, Civil Lines Ludhiana organised an Inter- School Poster Making Competition – a community outreach initiative for mental health. About 50 participants from more than 10 eminent schools of the city participated. The judges for the event were Ms. Shinu Kochhar, Counselling Psychologist, ABA Practitioner and Expressive Art Therapist from Care for Autism, along with Ms. Ashu Lakhanpal, Head PG Department of Fine Arts. This event aimed to raise awareness of mental health issues and empower students to navigate daily life challenges and stress. The prize winners for various categories were as follows:
1 st – Kaysha Jain, Jesus Sacred Heart School
2 nd – Vanshika Jagdev, BCM Arya Model Sr. Sec. School Shivani Oberoi, DAV Public School
3 rd – Ravleen Kaur, Guru Nanak International Public School
Laskshita Sharma, Kundan Vidya Mandir Sen. Sec. School
Harman Kehal, Jesus Sacred Heart School
Wellness Warrior Award – Ishpreet Kaur, Guru Nanak International Public School
Anuradha, Amrit Indo Canadian Academy
Best Thematic Representation – Punya Narang, BCM Arya Model Sr. Sec. School
Ishveer, Manav Rachna International School
Artistic Endeavour Award- Tanishka, Bal Bharati Public School
Anureet, BCM Arya Model Sr. Sec. School
Art for Awareness Award- Karmandeep Kaur, Bal Bharati Public School
Samaira Bansal, DAV Public School
Hargun Kaur, Guru Nanak International Public School
Pariyanshu, Guru Nanak Public School, Model Town
Sanvi Gupta, Sacred Heart Convent School, Sarabha Nagar
Gurleen Kaur, Guru Nanak Public School, Model Town
Along with this, an interactive session titled “Distractions vs Consistency #The choice that shapes your future” was organised by KCW Counselling Cell where Ms. Shinu Kochhar coached the students for dealing with distractions in order to focus prioritising goals and achieving them for an effective and a successful lifestyle. The students received tips on setting SMART goals and inculcating consistency in their endeavours. She discussed the 21- day strategy to convert actions into habits.
The enthusiastic participation of the students made the session invigorating. The Principal Dr. Kamaljit Grewal congratulated the prize winners. She also appreciated the efforts of various school teachers for their inspiring contribution.