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Shivalik Public School
“Ideals are like stars, you will not succeed in touching them with your hands; but, like the seafaring man on the desert of waters, you choose them as your guides, and following them, you reach your destiny.”
Founded in 1970, Shivalik Public School, Sector 41-B, Chandigarh, is a manifestation of the vision of its founder; Director-Principal Mr D.S. Bedi. The institution has consistently worked towards elevating the academic standards due to which it is today known as a premier educational institution. The discipline on the campus, dedication of the staff and determination of the students has led the institution on the road to success, glory and academic excellence. The word ‘Shivalik’ is secular in itself and ‘the foothills of Shivalik’ provide spiritual waves and serenity. It is a progressive institution affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi. Spread over 30,000 square yards of educational infrastructure, nestled amidst the most salubrious surroundings, the institution has always endeavoured to create for its pupils an environment which is conducive to the spirit of healthy competition in all spheres of educational activities, leading to the development of a fully integrated personality. The school is a co-educational one, admitting a heterogeneous group of students hailing from diverse social economic backgrounds, receiving education together with the purpose of all-round development. Shivalik Public School raised by its founder with an eye on perfection, has well planned multi-storeyed building with four octagonal wings, lush-green surroundings, full equipped multimedia, maths, science, language and social science laboratories, auditorium and well-ventilated classrooms, all of which provide a sought-after ambience for the students to bloom and groom into enlightened citizens of the 21st century. For providing quality education, quality teaching is required and this is administered here through student-oriented education,
brainstorming sessions and stress on learning through communicative methods. Emphasis is laid on practical aspect of all the subjects with the help of various laboratories. Also, on the conceptual understanding, logical interpretation and learning through reasoning and analysis. The school tries to inculcate the habit of self-reading in the students. Value and spiritual education permeates through the morning assembly. The
school achieves its objectives through highly motivated and dedicated teachers with their commitment to the learner, the parent, the school and the society. Constant efforts are put in to shape average students into high achievers through curricular and co-curricular activities of scholastic session 2004. The results of all-India CBSE Secondary and Senior Secondary Examinations were commendable. 272 students appeared in all-India CBSE Secondary School Examination 16 students scored more than 90 per cent marks, 58 students more than 80 per cent marks and 184 students got more than 60 per cent. To nurture the young minds and channelise their energies, efforts are made for their all round development and a number of stage activities like debates, declamation, dramatics, music and dance etc. are conducted round the year. Shivalikians not only excel in the activities in the school but also outshine in co-curricular activities organised at various levels outside the school. Achievements Shweta Sharma of Class IX won a cash prize of Rs 2000 for her entry in an essay writing competition organised by Indian Railways. The school has won the highest number of prizes at regional level in art contest held at national and regional level in February. The students have done well in sports also. The Chandigarh team won the 30th Junior National Volleyball Championship held at Badiyabatti, Kolkata, from January 22 to 28. Gurinder Singh was declared the best player in junior national and Balwinder Singh as best setter of the championship. Nine students were the members of this winning team that represented Chandigarh. Gurinder Singh and Balwinder Singh are attending the Junior India Coaching Camp at Bangalore for the preparation of Junior Asian Volleyball Championship. Nikhil Chopra represented Chandigarh in the Senior National Basketball Championship and also got selected for Indian probable for the junior Asian Basketball championship. In the CBSE Cluster Meet, the school team won the first position. Simranjit and Gurvir Singh represented Chandigarh in the School National Games (2003-2004). In shooting Harmandeep Sidhu of
Class XI won a gold medal in All-India Kumar Surinder Singh Inter-School Shooting Championship held at Ghaziabad. He also got two gold medals in G.V. Mavlankar National Shooting Championship held at Madras and was declared the best shooter. Gursimran Sekhon of Class VIII also won second prize in the same event.
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From the Principal’s Desk
Bridging the gap between imagination and reality, words and deeds, promises and performance — that is exactly what Shivalik Public School believes in. Since the time of its inception, the school has proved its faith in the dictum of doing, rather than thinking, We endeavour to nurture the child from a very impressionable age in an open and multi-dimensional environment. We emphasise on the balanced and integrated adults who are physically, mentally and spiritually mature enough to handle and face the vicissitudes of life with optimism, courage and fortitude.
With its motto “Victory with Determination”, the school has been providing a unique education to children. In this cut throat competition no one can escape the maddening rat race to be on the top. The knowledge explosion demands continuous upgradation of facilities, skills and training for which the school is to enable the students to acclimatise the rapidly changing technological environment, to train the student for shouldering the responsibilities of a good and alert citizen. The school believes in making learning enjoyable, exciting and encouraging. We try to instill a sense of belonging, commitment, dedication and loyalty in the student. Excellence and striving for the best, encouraging the student to reach for the stars with their feet firm on the ground is our aim. I believe that success is never a difficult thing to attain provided one has a definite goal in mind. Faith can move mountains and hard work can ensure success. There is nothing in the world which cannot be achieved by strong will.
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Children highlight environment issue
Chandigarh, September 29 Their principal Ms Shalini Kashyap stood in the backdrop watching the street play unfold in front of an eager audience at the Plaza. Fashioned as a street play, “Zindagi Khuli Hawa Ki Talaash Mein” was impressive with content that centred on pollution and its lethal consequences for mankind and nature alike. Using two narrators, teacher Ms Kamini Sharma brought the theme home, underlining the urgency of waking up to environmental concerns. The play had all ingredients of a “nukkad natak”, including music and props. As the stifled life (enacted by Abhishek) transformed into an enriched life, the message of the play became clearer. Teachers and children wrapped up the presentation by paying an ode to nature and seeking man to respect it with all his heart. Speaking about the project after the play, Ms Kashyap said the school had decided to take up global issues and raise awareness about them by employing tools of theatre and other performing arts. “We take up women’s empowerment, girl child, environment and other issues. Besides holding inter-school contests in debating, quiz and other streams, we also encourage out our students to prepare street plays which can then be staged in the heart of cities. We keep staging them in Parwanoo. We may take this play to other adjoining towns like Mohali,” she said. Significantly, children of Eicher School have been visiting factory owners in Parwanoo to hand over memoranda requesting them against polluting rivers waters in Himachal Pradesh. Recently the school Administrations also took cudgels against owners of shamlat land who denuded the forests to raise concrete structures all around the school area.
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PU to give retirement
benefits
Chandigarh, September 29 The Syndicate also decided to confirm the service of university teachers in various departments. The Syndicate decided to release payment of Rs 77,850 of a courier company which had been withheld by the university following non-delivery of exams roll numbers in time. The Syndicate also decided not to give the contract to the same courier company again. The issue of constructing new hostels for students of Scheduled Tribes was approved. The university had received grants for the same. In another decision, the Syndicate approved a proposal to decorate the Dingle Lodge in Shimla, a property which was earlier in its partial possession, but was now in its full possession following the court order. The Syndicate also decided to expand the capacity of the telephone exchange on the university campus following the addition of departments. An amount of Rs 2.5 lakh had been approved for this. Issues of disposing of books of the library and computers at the Institute of Engineering and Technology was also approved. Departing from the earlier convention of not confirming promotions made under the Career Advancement Scheme, the Syndicate would give its nod to introduce such confirmations from the date the Senate approved these.
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Youth parliament competition held
Chandigarh, September 29 In question hour, questions regarding the law and order situation in Manipur, railway accidents and infant mortality were posed. The ‘Environment Ministry’ tabled a report on the use of CNG in buses. Two ‘Bills’ were introduced and an ‘attention-calling motion’ was raised by the ‘Opposition’ regarding the Punjab and Haryana water issue. The students presented a cultural programme. Mr D.K. Saini, Assistant Commissioner, Kendriya Vidyalaya, Group Captain M.F. Alam, Mr D.S. Bedi of Shivalik Public School and Ms Mirdha, Education Officer, were present. PU topper
Ravneet Kaur, a student of Bachelor of Library and Information Science, has topped in Panjab University by securing 558 out of 800 marks. Slogan writing
Sanjivani Eco Club of Shishu Niketan Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 22, organised a slogan-writing competition. Students of Classes VII and VIII took part. Science quiz
The Desh Bhagat Group of Institutes organised a science quiz for children. Five teams participated. The participants were Ajay, Varun, Rahul, Ankit, Ved Parkash, Jashan, Pragati, Neha, Robin and Ravinder. Pragti Sood and Zahira Khan conducted the quiz.
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30 pc questions outside syllabus
Chandigarh, September 29 Irregularities alleged
Vibhor Goyal, an applicant to the BE course at the University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Panjab University, in a representation to the Vice-Chancellor, has lamented that he was denied admission as result of a wrong mode of admission adopted by the admission committee.
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NCC expedition begins
next journey
Chandigarh, September 29 Flagging off the expedition, NCC Deputy Director General, Brig D.S. Dhillon, appreciated the efforts of the cadets in undertaking the arduous expedition through difficult terrain. He said that such exercises inculcated the spirit of adventure, instilled confidence and gave an opportunity to the cadets to get a first-hand insight into different geographical and cultural aspects of the country. Being undertaken by the cadets of the Gujarat NCC Directorate, the expedition comprises two officers, two associate NCC officers and 17 cadets travelling in six vehicles.
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700 students examined
Chandigarh, September 29 More than 700 students were examined. Students suffering from eye ailments were shortlisted for a follow up checkup. Mr Sandeep Mittal spoke on HIV\AIDS, while Dr Avnish Jolly talked on personal health management.
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Seminar on career in television
Mohali, September 29 Mr Arup Ghosh, head of the news channel, Sahara Samay Rashtriya, told the gathering that the television industry was on the verge of a quantum leap in terms of channels and manpower. There was a great demand for anchors and also for people who worked behind the scene in production. Mr Ashok
Bhanot, a senior cameraman from Star News, conducted a camera workshop for the students. Mrs Mandeep Kaur, Principal, highlighted the role of the media in the present day society. She assured students that such activities would be held more often in the college. The welcome address was delivered by Mr S.K. Kanwar, Head of the Department of Commerce.
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Cultural programme by AG office clubs
Chandigarh, September 29 The programme commenced with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp by the chief guest followed by “Saraswati vandana” by Seema, Kavya Kriti and Tanya. The two-hour-long cultural show had Punjabi songs by Bawa Ram Bali and party and Romi Singh, Haryanavi song by O.P. Dhami and party and group dance. A mini skit, “Vohti Nahin Labhni” and musical skit “Commando” were also performed. “Ghoomer” by Neetu and party and solo dance by Master Rohit were the other attractions of the cultural evening. The entertainment bonanza reached its crescendo with the superb performance of Bhangra by the team of AG office employees. The programme was conducted by Mr Dharam Bhatla and Mr Alok Sharma whose
compering skills were lauded by the audience. The chief guest, Mr Arijit Ganguly, Principal Accountant General (Audit), Punjab, and UT, Chandigarh, distributed prizes to the artists. While congratulating the artists and Sports and Recreation Club Mr Nand Lal, appreciated the quality and perfection exhibited by each artist. He also mentioned that the employees of the offices of Accountants General, dealt with figures and knew how to keep and check the figures perfectly. He said without maintaining such high standards of perfection the staff and officers of Accountant General cannot perform the duty of
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