PROGRAMME: An orientation programme for parents of Class I students was held at Yadavindra Public School, SAS Nagar, on Tuesday. Ms P.K. Sarkaria, headmistress of the junior school, conducted the session. She dwelled on the need for parents to be more aware in the light of fast-changing attitudes of children. She asked the parents to devote more time towards their children. She asked the parents to discourage their wards from becoming television-addicts and avoiding junk food. The school started its new session on Tuesday.
MEDICAL CAMP: Over 150 persons were examined at a camp organised by the Servants of the People Society for reproductive and child health and family awareness at Khuda Lahora village here on Tuesday. This was the 24th camp organised to create awareness on issues like family planning, health and
hygiene. The villagers were also made aware about the ill-effects of drugs, tobacco smoking and HIV/ AIDS. A large number of persons who were examined at the camp were found to be suffering from upper respiratory track infection. A puppet show was organised on the occasion by the Family Planning and Welfare department, Sector 22.
VIRASAT SCHOOL: Virasat, a charitable trust, has decided to start a “no-bag, no-homework” school Virasat Vidya Mandir. Admissions to this English-medium school will begin from February 1 at its proposed site near the railway crossing on the Panchkula-Zirakpur road. According to Mr Anurag Naresh, trustee and spokesman of Virasat, students will be provided breakfast, lunch and supper at the school.
GK CONTEST: Human Development Talent Contest, a test of general knowledge for students of schools located in slums and rural areas, was organised by the Kusum Arora Memorial Trust in collaboration with the UT Education Department, here on Monday. About 700 students from high schools in Dadu Majra, Kajheri, Kaimbwala and Sarangpur as well as Kumhar Colony, Gandhi Colony, Colony No. 4, Karsan Colony and Dadu Majra colony participated in the contest. Earlier, the trust had organised a maths and mental ability quiz for students of primary classes in rural and slum schools in the city, in which about 600 students had participated.
UNIFORMS DISTRIBUTED: Winter uniforms, shoes and school bags were distributed to 36 outstanding students of the Government High School, Sector 41, a statement issued here said. A non-resident Indian, Ms Madhu Sharma, provided the finances for the awards. Speaking at the occasion, the school headmaster, Mr Surjit Singh, stressed upon the students to concentrate upon their academic activities for the forthcoming examinations.
NSS CAMP CONCLUDES: A 10-day NSS camp organised by Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 37, concluded here on Monday. The DPI (Schools), Mr D.S. Mangat, was the chief guest at the valedictory function, which was also attended by the District Education Officer, Ms Rajesh Chaudhry. Prizes were given to winners of various competitions organised during the camp.
SWEATERS DISTRIBUTED: Sweaters, socks and shoes were distributed among needy students of Government Girls Senior Secondary School, Sector 23, on Monday by the school Principal, Ms Saroj Bala Mital, and the president of the school’s Parent Teacher Association, Mr Harbhajan Singh, a statement issued here said.
ANKUR SCHOOL FETE: A gala children’s Fete will be organised by Ankur Nursery School, Sector 14, on January 25. The highlights of the fete would be a fancy dress competition, baby show, food and games stalls, tambola, painting competition and lucky draws.
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BREAST FEEDING PROGRAMME: The local chapter of the Family Planning Association of India in association with the Inner Wheel Club, SAS Nagar, conducted a programme on breast feeding at its Sector 4 office on Tuesday. Sixtyfive ante-natal care (ANC) and post-natal care (PNC) participated in this programme. TNS
ONLINE LOTTERY: Diversifying its activities, Confed on Tuesday joined the world of online lottery. An online lottery centre was inaugurated by Mr Balbir Singh, Chairman of Confed, here on Tuesday. Confed had earlier ventured into the business of insurance by becoming a corporate agent of the National Insurance Company. TNS
