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British School to maintain record of each student
Chandigarh, August 30 This and certain other innovations in school curricula were pointed out by Ms Mona Dutta, director, who has just returned from a 15-day workshop on curriculum update at Cambridge University in the United Kingdom last week while talking to The Tribune here today. The school will also update work on tabulating daily performance of a child in his class available online for perusal of parents concerning their wards. Ms Mona Dutta said each child’s record has a password and can be only accessed by the respective parents to gauge the daily performance of their children. Parents can learn about homework, how the child performed in the class and where he lacked. She said the workshop dwelt on methods that can be adopted by teachers in catching the talent when it is raw so that it can be harnessed better in case put in the right direction. The workshop underlined that every teacher is expected to keep track of teacher support website, core resources, video for science and geography classes, discussion groups, Cambridge students website, face-to-face courses for teachers, self study and ask the examiner. She said: “We were updated about the curricula implementation of the Cambridge which we are supposed to adhere strictly. I visited schools to check on the standards of the International General Certificate Secondary Education(IGCSE) in different schools including the Kings which came up in 604 AD. Our school is one among 200-odd British schools in the country. Currently we are running classes till Class IV and then we will shift to a campus in Sector 12 (Panchkula) next year which will have higher classes”. Ms Mona Dutta represented India among 158 countries which offer the schooling affiliated to Cambridge University. Nearly 200 schools in India are affiliated to the university.
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First Lady gives gifts to poor children
Chandigarh, August 30 On closer examination one saw smiling faces of about 20 children, 25 women and as many as 40 men. The special guest, Jean Rodrigues, had been kind enough to give away items of utility to them, namely shoes, saris and shirts. The labour community at the school who is engaged in the second phase of the school's construction were in need of these essential items. The Durga Das Foundation's social workers’ gesture was a most touching tribute to the hard work of those who lead a marginalized life. For Ram Prasad, who has worked in more than 17 cities on various construction sites, he was never more than just a labourer. For the first time he has been given respect and treated with kindness. The Lady Governor spent considerable time with the group, asking them about any other difficulties that they were facing in the city. She particularly enjoyed talking to the children, who also took the opportunity to share with her what they were learning at the Strawberry Fields World School's special morning classes which were being held for them. Accompanied by the Director, Atul Khanna, Principal Aman Sidhu and the Coordinator Angelina Bhagat, she took a conducted tour of the school, peeping into the different class rooms. As she went around the academic wing, she could not but exclaim: "I did not know schools like this existed in India. The walls and empty classrooms too exude an energy that is so vibrant and infectious. I can well imagine what the place must be with teachers and students engaged in active dialogue and activity." Mr Atul Khanna said: "The school has a social responsibility towards the lesser privileged too and we are glad that not just the management but even our students understand that. We take it as a challenge to nurture the philanthropic spirit in them as well. To be able to give something of yourself is perhaps the hardest thing to do. But we hope that we will be able to contribute in raising a generation that is not only bright and successful but humane as well."
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Sacred Heart school wins inter-school contest trophy
Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, August 30 Students from more than 10 schools participated on the second day of the event, which was held on the premises of the school. The association organised the event in association with the administration of the school. A retail chain, KAPSONS, was the sponsors of the event. The Principal of the school, Mr J.P. Singh, was the chief guest. The results of the various events that took place on the second day are: Debate: best team: Medha and Ravjot from Sacred Heart; best speaker: Ravjot from Sacred Heart; Rishab from Bhavans won against the topic; quiz: Abhijeet, Vikram and Aditya from St. Stephens 1; Jayant, Varun and Divij from St. Kabir 2; and Abhishek, Kamil and Jatin from Stephens 3; dumb charades: Megha, Abhay and Sarvar from St. Kabir 1; Sukriti, Nina Kor and Akshita from YPS 2; and Rajeshwar, Kanwar and Himanshu from St. Stephens 3; mock press conference: Eipsita (as Aishwarya Rai) from Sacred Heart 1; Aditi (as Sania Mirza) from Bhavan 2; and Prabhsahil (as Sidhu) from YPS and Kriti (as Sonia Gandhi) from Sacred Heart 3. JAM: Aditya from Bhavan 1; Tamana from Sacred Heart 2; and Hemant from St. Kabir 3; painting: Arushi from Sacred Heart 1; Kritika from Sacred Heart 2; and Surbhi from AKSIPS 3. The best school trophy was won by Sacred Heart. Vanamahotsava
The students of Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 46-D, celebrated Vanamahotsava with great enthusiasm on the school premises. School president Jatinder Bhatia presided over the function. It started with a tree plantation ceremony. An educative cultural programme was also presented by school students. It included group songs, poems, skit and action motion songs, etc. Ms H.K. Bhatia, Principal of the school, emphasised the importance of trees. Meanwhile, the Eco Club of Gyandeep Model High School, Sector 20, celebrated Vanamahotsava on the school premises. Many varieties of herbal saplings were planted. A drawing competition was also organised. Students made various drawings depicting the importance of trees in our life. Vivek High School
Vivek High School is initiating a school programme called Jagriti from September 4 for special children. It is aimed at providing the special children a stress-free and pleasant atmosphere. Registration for the programme is open. The age of the students seeking admission should be above three years and the centre will function from 9 am to 1 pm. According to Ms Gurman Sandhu, remediation educator, an individual education plan has been prepared keeping in mind the social and academic needs of each student.
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4 students awarded merit certificates
Tribune News Service
Mohali, August 30 The students who have been awarded certificate of merit for their stupendous performance are Manpreet Kaur, Parvinder Singh, Navjot Kaur and Rahul Agnihotri. Environment Day
Students of Swami Ram Tirtha Public High School celebrated Environment Day on the school premises today. The function was presided over by Mr Chaudhary, president, Environment Society. Students presented skits, gidha, songs and items to create awareness amongst young minds about environment and its importance. In the end, the school Principal, Mrs Kiran Bhandari, encouraged the students to care for the environment.
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GGDSD College pays homage to founder
Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, August 30 To commemorate the death anniversary, a blood donation camp was organised, in which over 200 donors, including the Principal, staff and students, donated blood. A team of doctors and paramedical staff of the Blood Bank, PGIMER, Chandigarh, headed by Dr Usha Rao, conducted the camp. This event is an annual feature of the college and was co-ordinated by the S.D. College Alumni Association, Vikas Social Welfare and Educational Society in collaboration with Lioness Club, Panchkula Central. A ‘prarthana sabha’ was also held. Science seminar
The State Institute of Education, Sector 32, organised a state science seminar on biodiversity and concerns for the high schools of the city here today. The seminar aimed at inculcating a spirit of scientific enquiry and to appreciate the role of biology. The Director SIE presided over the function. Seminar on dyslexia
A one-day seminar on ‘Dyslexia: teaching strategies’ was organised by the Regional Institute of English to sensitise the English language teachers to meet the psychological and educational needs of a learning disabled students in the main stream classroom. Prof Anil Raina of the Department of English Panjab University inaugurated the seminar and drew attention of the teachers to identify these differences and adapt various teaching strategies.
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Lecture on indoor pollutants
Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, August 30 Professor Kohli said the intensity of indoor pollution was many times more than outdoor pollution. The major indoor pollutants were carpets, thick curtains, cigarette smoke, room fresheners, MSG salt, saccharine, aspartame, tinned juices, old nuts, silver foil, microwave leakages, fluoride, food additives, synthetic food colours, face paint colours, nicotine, formalin, naphthalene, pyrethrin, lead, cosmetics, and cellphones, etc. With a view to mitigate indoor pollution he advocated use of gramflour, turmeric, milk cream, honey, neem datun, intake of fresh fruits and vegetables and clean water. Book released
Prof R.C. Sobti, Vice-Chancellor, PU, today released a book titled “Microbes: A Source of Energy for 21st Century” written by Dr S.K. Soni, Reader, Microbiology Department PU, here today. The book highlights the potential of micro organisms in solving the global energy crisis and making this world as energy independent. The author has contributed six chapters independently, five jointly with Dr (Mrs.) Raman Soni, Lecturer in the Department of Biotechnology, DAV College, Chandigarh, one jointly with Mrs Raman Soni and Dr D.K. Rahi, Lecturer in the Department of Microbiology, PU and one jointly with Dr D.K. Rahi. Nominated
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India in pursuit of Professional Excellence (Statutory Body under an Act of Parliament) has nominated Dr Gunmala Suri, University Business School, PU, for best article award in the category of legal discipline for her article titled “Intellectual Property and Knowledge Management” published in Chartered Secretary Journal. The prize distribution ceremony will be held on September 7, at Kolkata. MPhil/PhD roll Nos. dispatched
The University has dispatched by post the roll numbers to all eligible candidates appearing in the M.Phil./Ph.D. Entrance Test-2006 to be conducted by Panjab University on September 3. Those who do not receive the roll numbers by August 31, may collect the duplicate roll numbers from the University Office (CET Cell) on September 1, after completing pre-requisite requirements. Elected
With the withdrawal of Pof G.S. Gill and Prof Tankeshwar Kumar from the contest of ordinary members to the Senate from the science faculty, professor Naval Kishore, the Dean, Students Welfare, Panjab University, has been elected unanimously to the Senate.
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Stone laid for Patwar Training School
Panchkula, August 30 The Governor expressed happiness that in this age of e-governance and computerisation this training institute had been equipped with modern techniques so as to impart most advanced training to revenue staff officials so as to increase the efficiency of work and also bring transparency in the functioning of the department. Mr Kidwai appreciated the functioning of the department for enhancing stamp duty collection from Rs 500 crore to Rs 1375 crore last year, which was likely to touch the figure of Rs 2100 crore this year. The Governor suggested that the quality and use of land should be mentioned in the data being prepared by the Revenue Department to ensure optimum usage of land. He expressed satisfaction at the high price being given to farmers for their land in the NCR region. He remarked that now the owners and others could see the data on land-holdings on the computer. Others who spoke on this occasion were Financial Commissioner (Revenue) K.C. Sharma, the Director (Revenue), Mr S.K. Goyal, the Deputy Commissioner, Panchkula, Mr Brijender Singh, and the president, Haryana Kanungos Association, Mr Joginder Yadav.
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Rajan releases book on technology management
Mohali, August 30 The book is based on the proceedings of the National Conference on Technology Management held at GJ-IMT on March 25, 2006. A comprehensive compendium of the papers presented, the book analyses the technical, managerial and social aspects of technology, its development and its management. The preface by Dr Y. S. Rajan himself presents a neat review of the book and congratulates the team at GJ-IMT for coming out with the publication. The keynote address by Dr S. K. Salwan, Vice-Chancellor, Punjab Technical University provides a comprehensive overview of the technological climate and traces the path of its evolution from an isolated function to the contemporary project and matrix management structures. With around 40 research papers, articles and case studies, the book covers an entire gamut of issues in technology innovation, implementation and its management. Speaking on the occasion Dr Rajan congratulated GJ-IMT for the timely release of the proceedings of the National Conference on Technology Management held in March. Dr Rajan in his usual vibrant and interactive mode explained the audience that technology did not merely mean physical assets. He explained that the organisational structures, policies, implicit knowledge and the organizational processes were an integral part of technology. He underscored the importance of the societal link up with technology and said that in a fast developing country like India cost-effective technological solutions were a must for the issues and problems faced by the masses. Mr J. S. Bedi, chairman, GJ-IMT, applauded the efforts of his team and said the book on technology management marked the arrival of GJ-IMT to club of knowledge generators.
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Sardana gets appreciation certificate
Chandigarh, August 30 The award was given by Mr Mahendra Amarasuriya, first International President of Lions Clubs International from Sri Lanka, who was in the city to attend the installation function. Mr Sanjay Sardana is presently holding the post of district cabinet secretary of District 321-F, Lions Clubs International.
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Notices to MC, IG, contractor
Chandigarh, August 30 Moving the application, the National Consumer Awareness had sought directions to the respondents to ensure free flow of traffic on the slow carriageway passing in front of the Sector 35 market. The complainant had also sought that the rehris and tea stalls encroaching upon the slow carriageway be removed. It had been further alleged that there was a nexus between the contractor, officials of the municipal corporation and the police personnel. The hearing in the case has now been fixed for September 13.
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