CHARIS HIGH ACADEMY CELEBRATES 6TH WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY WITH PLANTATION DRIVE AND INTER-HOUSE COMPETITIONS
JUNE 5, 2026: Charis High Academy marked its 6th World Environment Day with a vibrant plantation drive and a series of high-energy inter-house competitions held across the campus today. Aligning closely with this year’s global theme, “Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For our Future,” the school organized a diverse programme designed to blend artistic expression, intellectual debate, and deep environmental awareness among its students. Addressing the gathering, Vice Principal Miss Chubasenla Jamir delivered a stirring speech emphasizing the urgent need to tackle climate change and actively promote sustainability. She reminded the students and faculty that environmental stewardship is far more than a civic responsibility—it is a fundamental moral duty for the incoming generation.
The event featured fierce competition across various age groups, with the school’s houses—Japfu, Saramati, Dzukou, and Shirui—vying for top honors. In the senior categories, Japfu House dominated the newly introduced Videography Eco-Reel Competition, clinching the winner’s trophy through the team of Seyiesenuo Theuruo, Lonika K Awomi, Sesino Shuya, and Kezevituo Rupreo, while Saramati House’s Thanglam, Avikuonuo Shuya, Lireni Odyuo, and Ayani T Ezung secured the runner-up spot. The debate floor saw intellectual fireworks as Kechuyhun Chiesotsu of Dzukou House emerged victorious, followed closely by runner-up Martina Ezung of Shirui House. In the Senior Extempore Speech competition, Japfu House claimed a double victory with Cynthia Thonglaru winning first place and Ghilito Sumi taking home the runner-up title. Meanwhile, the Junior Extempore Speech competition saw Bauken Ngonyen of Dzukou House take the win, with Petekhrielie Rio of Saramati House finishing as the runner-up.
Creative and academic talents shone equally bright in the artistic and knowledge-based categories. The Senior Painting Competition saw Wonreisem Zimik of Japfu House secure the top spot over runner-up Thepfusazo Visezo of Saramati House, while the Junior Painting category was won by Paowang Khvzuthrulym of Japfu House, with Renchuichon Mawon of Saramati House finishing second. In the Senior Quiz Competition, the brilliant duo of Pelevinuo and Adhvik from Shirui House claimed victory, outperforming Japfu House’s Novizo Tetso and Feeji Sharapfithu. The Junior Quiz crown went to Vrushub and Nirbhay of Japfu House, with Rejunen Jamir and Chubasenla of Shirui House taking the runner-up position.
The younger segments of the school also participated with immense enthusiasm. In the Sub-Junior bracket, Japfu House’s Khiya Kath won the Drawing Competition, followed by Moayu Longkumer (Dzukou) in second and Tsuno Keyho (Shirui) in third. The Sub-Junior Colouring Competition was swept by Dzukou House, with Visalie Mepfhuo taking first place and Vingoto Kikhi taking second, while Veivi Kiso of Saramati House placed third. Shankoa Yanthan of Japfu House won the Sub-Junior Extempore Competition, with Khungshito Khiungru (Shirui) and Toshiakum Nitatu Walling (Saramati) securing second and third places respectively.
The foundational years categories brought out the purest forms of creativity on campus. In the Senior Kindergarten (SKG) division, Nounenuo Daisy won the Drawing Competition, ahead of Kelhouchanuo Mefphuo in second and Sentiben Pongen in third. The SKG Poem Recitation honors went to Medemli in first place, Sulvi Sophie in second, and Liron Ngully in third. For the Junior Kindergarten (JKG) students, Ngukivi Sohe claimed the top spot in Drawing, with Koushani Das and Anna Khuzuthrulymn taking the second and third prizes. Finally, the JKG Poem Recitation saw Lensar L Aier secure first place, followed by L Edwin in second and Kevileno Yalie in third.
The day’s celebration concluded as a resounding success, successfully uniting art, intellect, and social responsibility under one eco-friendly banner. Beyond providing an excellent platform for students to showcase their diverse talents, the event fundamentally reinforced the core values of environmental sustainability, creativity, and inter-house teamwork, leaving a lasting green footprint on the entire school community.
