The Sacred Heart College, Chalakudy was privileged to host one of the prestigious events of XIME Institute, Kochi, in fond memory of Ms Maria Philip named Maria Philip Future Leaders Debate Competition. It was a regional inter-collegiate debate competition. There was a total of 7 teams, including participants from neighbouring institutions. The event began at 10 a.m. with a brief inaugural ceremony. The ceremony was started by Dr Sr Reena Ittyachan, Principal of Sacred Heart College. The event was meticulously carried out by a team of two faculty coordinators, Dr Smitha Jose Panackal and Dr Feba Thomas, and three student volunteers from the XIME Institute, with the assistance of internal coordinator Dr Jisha Jose Panackal and the entire team of the Computer Science Department of Sacred Heart College, Chalakudy. Two outside judges were present to assess the performance of the participants. Prajyoti Niketan College, Pudukkad, emerged victorious. Christ College, Irinjalakuda, came in second place. There was a valedictory gathering in which the certificates were distributed to the winners and participants.
