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Delhi schools to impart moral education: Lovely New Delhi, February 1 Besides, the sports policy for schools, finalised by the Sheila Dikshit Ministry, has recommended compulsory sports for all students, the Education Minister said at the annual function of the Arunodaya Public School in Karkardooma, East Delhi. He said senior officers of the Department of Education would be asked to implement the moral education programme in an effective manner. The moral education and promotion of cultural and extra-curricular activities in schools will ensure the overall personality development of students, Mr Lovely said.
Study centres for kids
of police personnel In a move to provide sound knowledge to the children of Delhi Police personnel, the Delhi Police Commissioner, Dr K K Paul, has sanctioned Rs 1,50,000 from the Delhi Police Welfare Society Fund to set up study centres at New Police Lines and Model Town. These two centres, part of the force’s efforts for the welfare of its personnel, will accommodate 100 children at a time. Paul had also asked the district Deputy Commissioners of Police to identify suitable places soon in every district to set up the study centres in other police colonies. The effort will benefit several families of the police personnel living in these areas and the police barracks will be converted into the study centres. The study centres have been opened keeping in view the constraints of the families of police personnel in providing a congenial atmosphere and space to their children for studies. The police commissioner has also held a meeting with the Health Secretary, Delhi Government to organise annual medical check-up for the Delhi Police personnel, where 50 policemen will be checked on a daily basis. Paul said that the welfare of the Delhi Police personnel is very important so that they can give their best to the citizens of Delhi. |
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Helplines try to drive away exam blues New Delhi, February 1 With barely a month to go for the commencement of the Class X and XII board examinations, helplines in the national Capital have begun operations. Trying to cope with anxiety and stress, students and their parents are seeking aid from the health and voluntary sector, which together with their academic counterparts are providing guidance and counselling to students. While the CBSE helpline commenced from today, Snehi also began their operations. Disha, the pre-examination helpline of Snehi, will work from 10 am till seven pm till the 6th of March. According to Snehi, last year 1447 calls were received by helpline volunteers of which 1078 were from students distressed by exam time blues and a mere 305 were seeking information regarding various exams. Pointing out the extent of stress, Snehi said 46 students were severely stressed and 14 were suicidal. With the figures of students committing suicide or running away from home increasing each year, helplines have been started by NGOs, schools and the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). These helplines are manned by trained individuals. Meanwhile, psychiatrists and psychologists have also begun offering solutions to students, parents and teachers to help them cope with the pressure. A leading psychologist said, “Exams create an atmosphere of tension and stress. A child is anyway under pressure and the parents along with the teachers add to it by constantly reminding them to study. It is essential for the parents to be supportive and encouraging”. He further offers, “While one must work hard for good grades, there is not need to cut off other activities, including playing and watching TV. A proper and healthy environment should be created. Drugs and caffeine and curfew in the house are of no use”. |
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Spin a yarn and win a trip to Paris New Delhi, February 1 With the grand finale on February 4, jurists will pick the talented writer who has spun the most brilliant story. Twenty-four finalists from across the country will cross their fingers as the judges — noted author Ruskin Bond, film-maker Sandeep Ray, writer Anita Nair and journalist Jug Suraya — put their heads together to vote for the best entry. Joining the 21 others will be three contestants from Delhi
—Aaina Duggal of Motherr’s International, Anju Koruthu of General Raj’s School and Chaitanya Murti of Vasant Valley School. The contest has been designed to encourage creative talent among students and provide a platform for the budding young authors. Organised by the ITC, the activity is open to students from classes IX to XII. The contest is divided into three stages and the final stage is bifurcated into two steps. The jurists will be given the stories written by the 24 finalists. Depending on the score awarded by the judges, eight young authors will be shortlisted. In the second round, the judges will personally meet the contenders and announce the winner. The lucky winner will fly to Paris, along with a companion, for four days while each of the national finalists would be given gift vouchers for books and other attractive prizes. |
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SCHOOL BUZZ Apeejay Noida organised a cultural fiesta, ‘Indelible Impressions,’ bringing together the elements of dance, music and drama. The show was put together by students of nursery. The programme began with the lighting of the inaugural lamp by the Chief Guest, Mr. V S Garg, and the Guest of Honour, Mr. G C Vats, advisors to the Apeejay Education Society. Seven study groups, aged between four and five, presented seven human values. These include Group Sharing, with an action song ‘Billi Mausi ka janamdin’, Group Caring with a skit, ‘Meena and her friends’, Group Courage with the skit, ‘The Courageous little bunny’, Group Punctuality with action songs and Group Honesty with a skit, ‘The Honest woodcutter’. Group Friendship and Group Love presented action songs.
Inter-school debate at DPS The Interact Club of DPS, R K Puram, organised an inter-school debate on ‘The Polity of India should be changed from Parliamentary to Presidential system’. Students from over 17 schools participated in the debate. Speaking on the occasion, Principal Dr. Shyama Chona said a successful debater is not one who memorises the written word, but one who has the ability to alter his viewpoint after listening to the valid arguments put forth. Dr. Chona said debating is not about being adamant, but about building the right perspective. Saurabh Mehta of Modern School, Barakhamba Road, was adjudged the best speaker, Tamisha Sajnani of Bluebells and Deeksha Narula of DPS, R K Puram, came second and third, respectively. The best team prize was bagged by Modern School; the school was represented by Mani Aggarwal, Saurabh Mehta and Gayatri Taneja. Vrinda Marwah of DPS, R K Puram, was adjudged best interjector.
Remembering
freedom fighters GHPS, Vasant Vihar, celebrated the 54th Republic Day on the school campus. Principal S SC Minhas hoisted the national flag in the special assembly and spoke on how India achieved Independence. He reminded the students of the roles played by heroes, including Lala Lajpat Rai, Bahadur Shah Zafar and Bhagat Singh and Rani Lakhsmi Bai. Mr. Minhas urged the students to respect the national flag and the national heroes who sacrificed their life for the country. Students sang patriotic numbers and a two-minute silence was observed in the memory of the martyrs.
Career conference at Vidya Niketan To help parents and their children find their way through the maze of career options, Birla Vidya Niketan played host to ‘Decidophobia,’ a career conference. Experts from various fields spoke on diverse subjects, in which students can chart a career. The audience was provided insight into various careers and how students should choose the best career based on their ability and aptitude. Various sessions on career options, including mass media, fashion design, architecture and biotechnology, were attended by students of various schools and their parents.
Music feast at Ahlcon
Alhcon International School organised a two-day music and dance extravaganza, ‘Vasantutsav’. The programme was inaugurated by danseuse Ms. Shovana Narayan. Students from various schools competed in various categories, including patriotic choir song, devotional song, folk dance and solo classical dance. The Umak trophy was won by AIS, but being the host school, it was passed on to Alhcon Public School. The second position for overall performance was awarded to RSJ Modern School. Award The Founder-Principal and Director of Manav Sthali, Mrs. Mamata Bhatnagar, has been honoured with COP-8, the 2002 Delhi State Award for coordination of Manav Sthali Schools in activities coinciding with the UN Convention on Climate Change. The award was conferred on her at the valedictory function of the National Environment Awareness Campaign organised by National Museum of Natural History.
Sangeet Niketan
annual celebration A Preet Vihar-based prominent dance and music school, Sangeet Niketan, recently organized its 53rd annual celebration with great fervour. The Education Minister of Delhi, Mr. Arvinder Singh Lovely, was the chief guest on the occasion. In his inaugural address, he praised the institute for its relentless effort in promoting cultural activities across the city. Two orchestras in Raag Yaman and Raag Bhopali, various other Raagas by vocalists and Kathak and folk dances marked the colourful presentation. A dedicated and talented teacher of the school, Mrs. Mamata Rai, presented raag Vasant, followed by bhajans; the audience was spellbound by her melodious and intricate hold over the subject. Sanskrit slokas and Bangla chorus was also included in the programme. Community song ‘Sarfaroshi Ki Tammna’ was a patriotic attempt of over one hundred students of this institute. The celebration ended with the prize distribution function. This institute had been founded by the famous artist of Jal Trang, late Sir Gulab Rai.
Input by Nalini Ranjan |
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Principalspeak With
examinations around the corner, stress levels are on the rise and fear and anxiety are riding the bandwagon. These often prove to be greater distractions than external stimuli and the steel grip of doubt often demoralizes children. The remedy for this is not in tonics but in self-referral. It is all a matter of finding joy within you and building new levels of confidence. Meditation is an unfailing remedy. It is a good stress reliever, not only for youngsters, but for everyone. It arrests restlessness and is able to calm the flitting mind. It can turn fear to joy, frustration to fulfillment and help you find the wizard within. It promotes positive thinking and a sense of well-being. One can meditate on an object or even on one’s own rhythm of breath. Meditation involves turning your attention inward, away from activity and preoccupation outside. In this process you make a simple but significant shift from thinking and doing to just being. Thus, it helps us to understand our own selves. With practice, the mind begins to settle down. It becomes relaxed and peaceful. This promotes the cultivation of true awareness. Meditation increases the ability of the mental muscle to concentrate longer on the breath, body, a mantra or a sound, all of which have a powerful impact on our lives. It helps to calm worries, gently leading the mind away from its painful or frightening pre-occupation with the present. Thus, mediation leads to a person remaining focused and stable. Regular practice helps to create an inner space, so that one does not feel pressurised in mind and heart. It does not require any special preparation. In fact, one does not have to sit cross-legged either. One can meditate while kneeling, sitting on a chair, lying down or even walking. It’s purpose is mental — physical awareness and peace. The ability to ponder and inquire quietly within, uncovering and understanding the ways of our psyche, will make us more understanding and tolerant. This positive result will manifest itself in our relationships. Not only this, meditation will help us to achieve a desirable objectivity and detachment, even while we are deeply involved in pursuing our goals and work. Meditation is indeed a true healer. It helps to detoxify the body and stimulate the immune system. It calms restlessness and eliminates negative thoughts and awakens true joy. It makes a person compassionate, kind and loving. Religious mantra-based meditation assists in communion with God. Meditation empowers us to gain control over our body, mind and emotions and, thus, over our lives. It’s benefits are amazing. Ten to fifteen minutes of meditation every day will bring about a remarkable change in your life. Remember, examinations are only one miniscule part of it. Madhu Chandra,
Principal, Birla Vidya Niketan |
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