Delay in declaration of results harming students
Swarleen Kaur

Chandigarh, July 19
The delay in the declaration of the result of the first semester of the ME (chemical), Department of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Panjab University, is harming the interests of the students. Feeling harassed, the students are suffering for no fault of theirs.

The result which was supposed to be out in April has not been declared till date and the reason behind the delay is strange. One of the regular papers of chemical engineering — Thermodynamics — was shifted from first semester to the third semester following a direction given by the Vice-Chancellor in this regard. The students have alleged that the authorities were not declaring the result on the ground that the examination for the above said paper was not conducted.

In the absence of the result, the students cannot appear for any competitive exams. Their chances for finding good placements are also remote. Their result of the second semester is also likely to be delayed. And there can be delay in the degree also.

One of the students, Chayan Gupta, said: “I have got admission in IIT, Roorkee, which was my dream destination. But I have to submit the migration certificate and because of the delay in the declaration of the result, I am not being given the migration certificate”.

Head of the department Daljeet Singh said: “I am aware about the problems of the students and I have done what was in my hands. Now it is for the higher officials to look into the matter and declare the result as soon as possible”.

The Dean, University Instructions, J.K. Gupta, said a few students of the Department of Chemical Engineering and Technology had approached him with their problems. He promised to look into the matter and said the result would be declared as soon as possible.

Entrance test for Ph.D

Chandigarh, July 19
Panjab University will hold the Ph D entrance test on September 4. The prospectus along with the application form will be available from July 20 at the SBI Extension counter in the administrative block, of the PU. The last date for the receipt of complete forms by hand and by post in the old enquiry, (administrative block) PU is August 12 up to 5 pm.

Meanwhile, a general body meeting of the Panjab University Staff (Non-teaching) Association will be held tomorrow at 8.30 am. The meeting will discuss the possibility of holding election to the association in August rather than the current practice if December. The body will take up the issue of no-work-no-pay. It will also seek that at least 25 per cent of promotions should be internal. OC

Hamara School
A kaleidoscope of activities

Shishu Niketan Public School in Sector 5, Mansa Devi Complex, is a sister concern of Shishu Niketan Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 22-D, Chandigarh. The main branch was founded in 1953 by Director Suchinta Khorana. The school churns out scores of talent in various fields. It has come up with an impressive building in Sector 5, MDC, and was inaugurated by Dr A.R. Kidwai, Haryana Governor.

The nursery wing has a train and play station to make school a joyous experience for the tiny tots. Teaching is imparted in a play-way manner.

The concept of education in today’s world is drastically different from yesteryear, partially because of the change in the time and mainly because of the advent of information technology. No doubt, the advantages of the earlier system of education cannot be denied but we cannot take refuge in good old ways of imparting education. Times have changed, so has the educational setup. One has to keep oneself abreast of times. It is here that the role of educational institutions like Shishu Niketan Public School becomes significant.

The school is a co-educational venture, providing its students value-based education through the high-tech modern system of multimedia. Our students are exposed to the latest information. Project work in different subjects provides them with the opportunity to study the subject practically. We believe in making our students academically as well as non-academically strong. Activities like debate, declamation, story writing etc bring out the talent in our students.

Skating, dancing, karate and athletics complementing the inter-house matches of basketball, badminton, table tennis and kho-kho provide staple diet to sports lovers. Football and gymnastics are on the agenda.

The motto of the school “Aspire act achieve” is rendered out beautifully by a set of sincere and hardworking teachers.

Principalspeak
Discipline must be fostered, not imposed

As the scope of education is broadening the functions of a school are also evolving. Today, schools are not just temples of learning but workhouses for comprehensive personality development. Education doesn’t mean pouring the students into one mould but enabling them to discover their uniqueness. Learning is enhanced in a positive school atmosphere, which builds self-esteem and morale of the students. Education is still the blueprint of the future but at the same time activities, which stimulate the mind and body, are encouraged to create healthy values.

Discipline, too, enhances learning. Discipline should be fostered and not imposed so that learning becomes relaxing and rigorous at the same time.

The school caters to the diverse needs of the students. Activities like skating and athletics provide staple diet to the sports lovers. To stimulate the intellectual’s mind regular activities are held in a inter-house manner. Students match their wits in debates, declamation, extempore and quizzes.

Principal, Mrs Amita Khorana