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Parents confused over kids’ future CHANDIGARH, June 15 — Misplaced ambitions of parents for their children never allow their tender children to recognise their potential. Inner strength and potential of these children are never transformed into performance.The trouble has accelerated during the modern times. The gap between parents and children assumes a different form with their exposure to new worlds through the satellite television and changed family structures. Under a special study by Ms Surbhi Kalra, a UGC research scholar of Panjab University, it is quoted that a son of affluent parents of Ludhiana was sent to an Engineering College and given best facilities. A brilliant student till matriculation, he lost his shine in the new course. After prolonged psychological tests it was discovered that his field of interest was communication and not engineering. The growing gap between the kids and parents has been taken up under a special programme CHISEL (Channelising Individuals to Succeed and Excel in Life) under Ms Surbhi Kalra, Director. The programme has come up in alliance with the Tuff Trak International which has Mr Asit Ghosh as the Chairman. His name finds mention in the International Directory of Who’s Who. Ms Surbhi Kalra talked about a specific case in the recent examination. An academically brilliant student contacted her during examination because she was nervous. She dropped the examination. Even as a part of her research, Ms Kalra studied children in the government and public schools. There was a naturally big difference. Schools generally concentrated on building good learning habits among children. The new method attempted modification of ‘study habits, improving memory, retention and decrease in level of stress.’ The study reveals that parents are generally baffled, confused and in a chaotic state of mind not knowing what was the best field for their child. Medical and non-medical were the most chosen areas where children were often forced to enter. This could lead to children going into depression or developing fragmental personalities. The director said “It was more important for the parents to uproot from their wards’ minds, a romantic confidence that they know their child very well.” CHISEL has announced effective developmental programmes for children. (mostly 13-16 years) concentrating on awareness, self confidence, creativity, public speaking and vision. A special five-day opportunity for students and parents commences at the Commonwealth Youth Programme, Asia Centre, from June 19 to June 23. |
“We always strive to produce better human beings” PANCHKULA,
"In my school, I have never believed in pushing the children to the wall. Rather in consonance with the motto of my management, we have always strived to produce better human beings. In addition, the dedication of the teachers and the devotion of the students have always brought laurels to the school,'' Mrs Sashi Banerjee, Principal of the school, said. Also, the motivation of the teachers and children by talks from the principal and the counsellor engaged by the school has contributed to the success in a big way. "By holding regular meetings with the staff, I keep the teachers pepped up. In turn, they inspire the students, prodding them to perform better and better. Again, parents of the child are involved in the periodic review exercises undertaken by the school though no decision is ever imposed upon them,'' she informs. Moreover, though the school is attentive towards the needs of all its students, special care of students lagging behind in any field is taken. Teachers have adopted these students and regular surveillance of their performance is carried out by them. "They are at liberty to talk to the teachers anytime they want to and even go to the extent of calling on them even beyond school hours. The personal angle to imparting education has led to development of confidence among these students also,'' Mrs Banerjee adds. The parents opine that the school has successfully helped students come out of their shells and the many co-curricular activities being run by the school have instilled confidence in the weaker lot as well, which has had a positive effect on their class performance also. Mrs Nirmalesh Puri, whose son scored 92 per cent, contends, "There exists a healthy competition between the best in the class which keeps the students on their toes to perform better. The co-curricular activities in the school provide the much-needed break from the studies and promote all-round development of the student rather than keeping the scope limited to studies.'' Another parent, Mr Jatinder Gupta, whose son secured 92 per cent also vouches for the efforts of the school in polishing his son's talent. "The follow-up by the school in matters pertaining to the students and their performance is excellent. Though the teachers are innovating the teaching pattern for improving the students' performance, parents are called in after the tests and the shortcomings in the papers are discussed at length,'' Mr Gupta claims. Mrs Ramlesh Seth, whose daughter secured above 90 per cent, is appreciative of the hard work by the Principal and teachers alike. "My daughter was very regular in school and with a very good track record in academics, the teachers encouraged her to better her performance after every test. Consequently, she has been the gainer and the hard work has paid off. The right guidance coupled by her sincerity to her work brought happiness to the school and to us,'' she says. |
Workshops tapping students’ talent SAS NAGAR, A 15-day camp organised at Cherry Angel School in Phase X concluded today with the participants in the 3-16 age group still wanting more. The last day’s focus was on whatever the children had learnt during the duration of the camp. Their presentations included dances, music, pot-painting, fabric painting and paper craft work. During the camp children had learnt western and Rajasthani dances,
instrumental and vocal music, sketching, paper painting and other activities. Besides, there were story telling sessions, showing of UNICEF movies and staging of “Cindrella”. The school principal, Ms Kamaljeet Kaur, said professional
artists had been called to guide the 102 children who had come from different schools to the camp sponsored by Coca-Cola. Another institution where a summer workshop comes to an end soon (on June 17) is Saupin’s School in Phase VII. It had started on May 22. Twenty-seven
children from upper KG to class IV are attending the workshop whose motto is “Follow every rainbow”. Creativity was encouraged at the workshop where the children were taught papier mache work, pot painting, flower making and tie and dye methods. They were also told about table manners and how to lay the table for formal dinners. One of the teachers in charge of the workshop, Ms Pooja Madhok, said former students of the Food Craft Institute in Chandigarh helped the children learn about laying the table. She said the workshop had given an “insight into the recesses of a young one’s mind”. A summer camp was also held at School Plus in Phase 2 where the underlying concept was to give children personal attention which they often miss out in schools because of the constantly rising teacher-student ratio. Children had access to a library and compact disks on language, science and reading. There were also special activities, including environmental talks and gardening tips. In the art and craft room there were activities related to recycling, nature craft, mosaic pictures and puppetry. Children also learnt dances and music. The Directors of School Plus, Mr and Mrs Sabharwal, who have visited schools in the USA and got new ideas which they wanted to implement, said the school continued throughout the year in the evenings as a follow up. |
Children’s workshop at Press Club CHANDIGARH, While speaking on the occasion, Mr Singh stressed upon the need for promoting the heritage of our country and all moral values. He said that more workshops of such nature should be conducted because they help children recognise their talents and exhibit the same in various fields. Mr Singh also added that children of North India should always endeavour to match the educational calibre of those from the South. The workshop will include activities like theatre, dance, choreography, pot making, arts and craft. |
Jain's remand
extended CHANDIGARH,
Mr Jain was booked under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, along with Superintendent K. B. Goel for the alleged corrupt practices. Mr Jain was arrested by the CBI on May 9 after he surrendered before the investigating agency. The judge observed that Mr Jain should be given extended judicial remand for the completion of investigation. Meanwhile, Mr Jain had moved an application through his defence counsel for his temporary release for two days for participating in the religious ceremonies and functions to be held at his house for his 25th marriage anniversary. The judge observed that there were no justifiable grounds for the interim bail for the accused even for two days. Hence, his bail application was rejected.
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