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Cultural panorama by St Soldier children
Chandigarh, December 5 The chief guest inaugurated the function after lighting the lamp. The scintillating bouquet of extravagance was unveiled with the recital of the school shabad and Saraswati Vandana. Students presented a colourful panorama complete with plays, dance and music. Haryanvi, Ladhaki, Rajasthani and dhandiya dances provided a glimpse into the cultural heritage of India. Ms S Chaudhary, Principal of the school, read the annual report. The chief guest gave prizes to meritorious students.
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Annual function
Chandigarh, December 5 Speaking on the occasion, the DPI exhorted the students to work hard as there were no shortcuts to success. The programme concluded with a bhangra performance by the Class XI and XII students.
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Youth join hands to spread awareness against AIDS
Chandigarh, December 5 The workshop was presided over by Stanzin Dawa, a youth activist working in the field of HIV/AIDS awareness and D Jagdish Chander, in charge, VCTC Centre, Government Medical College and Hospital, Sector 32. During the interactive workshop various modes of HIV virus infection and methods of prevention were discussed. Dr A.K. Angrish, vice principal of the college, said the epidemic was shifting towards women and young people. He added that the majority of the reported AIDS cases occurred between the productive 15-24 age group and hence awareness among this age group was very important. Also present was Dr S.S. Sidhu, who informed that the Students Forum, which was a joint initiative of the Yuvsatta, an NGO and the State AIDS Control Society, UT would help in providing peer counselling, appropriate behaviour change and access to treatment of sexually transmitted infections. Explaining the focus areas of the forum, Pramod Sharma, co-ordinator Yuvsatta, stressed on voluntary blood testing for HIV and proper orientation of the students involved in the programme to strengthen the project.
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Mount Carmel celebrates founder’s day
Chandigarh, December 5 As many as 400 students from classes pre-nursery to III presented an entertaining cultural programme that began with consecration, a prayer dance. The cultural extravaganza included various items like the tele tubbies, la belle creation, plays and balle balle dance. The function was presided over by Mr A.S. Sandhu, Executive Director, Punjab Infotech, Chandigarh. As many as 19 students were awarded the best all-round student's trophy for the session 2004-05. Awards were also given to students for outstanding performance in extra curricular activities.
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Hamara School
Stepping Stones School, a name of success story in the field of education was started in April 1984 with a meager strength of just 14 students. Now it has been metamorphosed into a huge, reputed educational institution with more than 1,200 students on rolls. Housed in spacious buildings over 1.3 acre in Sector 38, and about 2 acre in Sector 37, the school speaks volumes of achievements. The school has a marvelous combination of dedicated faculty, an effective management, well-equipped infrastructure and a zeal to make students the best human beings.
The most scintillating factor of education at Stepping Stone is that it works on theme-based education. The whole academic year is divided into five themes. Knowledge about ongoing theme is imparted to the students in the fullest sense. Various activities in all the subjects are related to that particular theme so as to make the theme clear in the minds of the students. The school believes that each student has the right to introduced to the spiritual element which transcends the narrow barriers of religious and communal consideration. It puts in great effort to imbibe the values like self-discipline, self evaluation, moral values and accepting responsibilities among the students. Through the creative learning classes, the school tries to bring out the latent capabilities of the children. Quizzes, puzzles, mind games and interactive session try to build their confidence, to express themselves creatively and stress upon the interpersonal relations. The regular feature of the school are some of the weeks which are celebrated to inculcate the life long values of love, compassion, truthfulness and sensitivity to make this world a better place. This week is celebrated to sensitize the students about the mother earth and its resources. Nature walks, various competitions like poetry, essay writing, painting twigs, vegetable painting and wealth out of waste form an important part of these weeks. For the better understanding of the solar system i.e planets, satellites etc the Universe week is celebrated. It includes computer based projects, collage making, sun dials, poetry competitions and declamation contests and other interesting and fun filled activities. India is a land of diverse cultures. This week is celebrated to know more about Indian culture, folk music and handicrafts. Besides collages, speeches, play and discussions there is a field display depicting the vast and rich heritage of India. If wealth is lost something is lost but if health is lost everything is lost. Health week is celebrated keeping this in mind. Importance of nutritious food, exercise, relaxation, positive thinking is made clear through this week by making posters, slogan writing competitions and special health quizzes. To explore the wonderful and exciting world of our best friends, the books, this week is celebrated. Joint efforts by the parents and the teachers to inculcate the love for books are made. The following are the achievements of the school: 1.One act play: First at Ryan International School. 2. Qawaali competition: second at AKISP School (Fanta Fiesta). 3. Slogan writing competition: Komal Narang of Class IX won second prize at State Library. 4. Painting competition: Drishti won the first prize at Amway. 5. Collage making: First at New Public School. 6. Swar udgam: Alisa of Class X won the second prize at Mount Carmel School. 7. Group song: First at Tagore Theatre. 8. Monologue competition: Jayati won the second prize at Shivalik Public School. 9. Group Song: The school choir has won the first prize in the state level competition and is now preparing to participate in the National level competition organised by the Bharat Vikas Parishad. 10. Recitation and singing competition for tiny tots: Harmeet Singh of KG Class and Harleen Kaur of Nursery Class won the third prize each out of a gathering of almost eighty participants. Sports: 1. The school has the winners of (u-19) Roller Hockey Boys. 2. (u-12, u-14, u-17) Table Soccer national championship. 3. Aerobics: Richa Chopra walked away with the third prize in the nationals. 4. Punjab Open Lawn Tennis Championship: Neha Kumar of Class X got the first position in the under 16 category. 5. Skating: Bhavya of Class I secured the first position in state-level skating championship in his category. Principalspeak
A value is a quality that we should empower our children to cherish, internalise and bring into their thoughts, words and behaviour. We all know that today’s children and youth are the offsprings of a rational, scientific world and naturally do not accept advice or guidance unless it is logically or intellectually convincing. The basic personality development of the child depends upon how well the child has been brought up stressing on the values of truth, love, courage, determination, responsibility, peace and freedom. True values never change. It is the responsibility of the teachers and parents to make the child capable of facing all the challenges of life and coming out victorious in the end. Therefore, let us enter into this experience with our children in a spirit of hope and conviction. Let us encourage and stimulate them to build a nation where all people are truly free because they are truly happy.
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1,000 students examined at camp
Chandigarh, December 5 The camp was inaugurated by Mr R.K. Rana, Vice-District Governor of Lions Clubs International (Distt 321-F). Mr Rana expressed concern that even in a progressive city like Chandigarh, where parents were aware of health and hygiene, about 10 per cent of the students were suffering from eye or ENT related problems. Dr K.M. Shrivastava asked the students to take care of their diet, watch less TV and play outdoor games.
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Dharna, fast by teachers
Chandigarh, December 5 The teachers also observed fast from dawn to dusk and raised slogans against the Punjab Government. The teachers demanded restoration of the pension scheme withdrawn by the state government, merger of 50 per cent DA in pay and pension and removal of ban on fresh recruitments. Addressing the teachers, Mr Gurcharan Singh Chahal, president of the union, said the state union had decided to intensify the agitation against the policies of the government. He added that the union had decided to hold protest rallies and demonstrations in all major cities and tows of Punjab.
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‘Rangbhoomi’ enacted to pay tributes to Munshi Prem Chand
Chandigarh, December 5 Prem Chand was literary genius whose writings are a real portrayal of the ideological tendencies, trends and traditions of life and society of his age. The rich-poor divide , among other things, finds an eloquent expression in “Rangbhumi” enacted under the able direction of NSD alumnus Surendra Sharma, a renowned artist of over 50 television serials. Set in the backdrop of century-old ambience the play touched the very chord of sensibility through the soul-stirring presentation which opened with the innocent natives singing devotional songs at a common place unmindful of their creed and class thereby affirming the spirit of unity in diversity. Living in the age of gentility and sentimentalism, the protagonist Surdas and his pastoral associates could hardly dream of the manoeuvering tactics of the avarice of aristocrat industrialist John Sewak, but as the play dwells, the situational sequences depict the contemporary contrast in values of morality and cupidity, sentimental blackmail and exploitation more vividly. The affluent lord employs all means of influence to take control of the land belonging to a benevolent beggar Surdas who religiously feels for the benefits of jhuggi dwellers who use his land. The land grabbers in association with mafia manages to take control of the land cashing on the situations and stimulus which bring out change in every human being. The characterisation and acting spells, so natural with measured movements, won applause. Nand Kumar Pant as Surdas, Surender Sharma as John Sewak, Sudhir Rana as Mithu besides Ishwar Raghav Mishra, Shyam Sunder, Rajiv Raj, Kanupriya, Vidhu Khera , Vijener Kaushik formed the main cast. Earlier, the akademi president, Radhey Shyam Sharma, welcomed the chief guest, Dr A.R. Kidwai, Governor, Haryana, who paid rich tributes to Munshi Prem Chand and honoured Surendra Sharma. |
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Pracheen Kala Kendra to honour artistes
Chandigarh, December 5 Keeping up with their tradition since its inception in 1956, the kendra will honour five prominent personalities for their contribution at the convocation chaired by Kolkata Mayor Bikashranjan Bhattacharjee. The exponents to be felicitated with a cash reaward of Rs 5,000 each, a citation and scroll of honour include Harsh Dutta Associate Editor ‘Desh’, Nirupama Dutt, noted art critic poet and Feature Editor, The Tribune, Mridual Kanti Roy, Editor, Frontier Sun, Silchar, and artists Shyamal Chatterjee and Biman Mukerjee. Koser disclosed that as many as 2,14,488 candidates had appeared in various examinations conducted by the kendra and the successful candidates from eastern states of Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Orissa, Tripura, and West Bengal would be awarded diplomas and degrees at the Kolkata convocation. The kendra had initiated a move to rename the musical gharnas after the name of the artist who had been solely instrumental in establishing the original unique and distinctive style as its founder instead the name of the city like the Agra gharana or any other city. Services to a particular tradition. The kendra had got overwhelming support from the leading musicologists, performers and critics in its endeavour through seminars held at Agra, Jammu. More seminars would be held at Kolkata, Bhuneshawar, Pune, Mumbai, Jalandhar and Chandigarh in March next. It would also organise a two-day Oriya tribal folk music and dance festival on January 4 and 5 next at
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In a world filled with materialism and violence, tremendous need has been felt for the value-education. Even some 20 years ago, this aspect of life was a part of every growing child in this country through “Grandma’s tales” and the very life style of families and communities. But with the impact of modern ways in all areas and the breakdown of the joint family system, India has witnessed a tangible erosion of its cultural and ethical base and strengths.