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Rodrigues suggests ways to tap children's potential
Chandigarh, November 27 Presiding over the meeting of the Board of Governors of Punjab Public School, Nabha, at Punjab Raj Bhavan today, General Rodrigues said: “We have to move forward systematically by preparing a data bank of our growing needs in the different sectors of our economy, identifying the problems and bottlenecks coming in the way of implementation process in different fields of endeavour and to find quick solutions.” General Rodrigues said there was a need for initiating holistic programmes aimed at developing the potential of our children, maintaining their interest and recharging their enthusiasm, for achieving competence in different fields of endeavour. Complementing the PPS Nabha School Management for the excellent results shown by its horse riders in different national events, General Rodrigues called for a systematic and planned effort for taking them to higher levels. Lieut-Gen Daljit Singh, GoC-in-C, Western Command, Chandimandir, who was present in the meeting, offered them all facilities to enhance their confidence and commitment. He said the Army was in the process of setting up an Equestrian Centre of Excellence at Patiala, as a joint venture with the Punjab Government, and full support will be given to the young riders of the PPS Nabha in their endeavour. Commodore I.L. Sayal, Headmaster of PPS Nabha, while giving a detailed account of the activities and achievements of the school, said the institution had been able to improve its financial position and various new innovative measures were being introduced to further upgrade the standards of education. The Governor constituted a sub-group to study the viability and utility of the project and submit its report in the next meeting for further consideration by the board. The board also approved the grant of 5 per cent interim relief and enhancement of medical allowance from Rs 250 to Rs 350 to the school employees on the pattern of Punjab Government employees. The board meeting also gave its nod to the amendment to school rules.
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5 schoolchildren get prestigious
SIA scholarship
Chandigarh, November 27 Sahil Gupta, Manas Gupta, Paawanpreet Singh, Vishesh Mittal and Yuvika Diwan have been chosen for the Singapore Airlines Youth Scholarship which enables them to pursue a two-year pre-university course at a junior college in Singapore commencing January 2, 2007. The excitement, needless to say, is tangible. For Manas Gupta, a student of St Kabir School, Sector 26, the sky is the limit now and he really believes he could not ask for more. “It’s like ‘an out of the world’ feeling to represent the country. It is such a prestigious scholarship and I know it will help my growth as an individual.” As many as 50,000 applications were received from all over India to appear for the selection test held at New Delhi in October. Out of these, only 7000 were called for the eligibility test and only 270 students made it to the interviews held in November. “Of these just 50 to 60 of us must have been selected,” says Sahil (from St John’s, Sector 26). Telling about the eligibility criteria for appearing in the test, Paawanpreet, a St Kabir product said, “Basically, our selection was based on our performance in Class X. They looked at our performance in studies, sports and extra-curricular activities, over the past three years. They also looked into our leadership qualities, at things like playing for the school, being appointed a Captain of the School House or Captain of a sporting team. Everything counted in the selection.” Earlier placed second in order of merit during the NCERT Talent Search examination conducted this year, Sahil said, “We prepared very hard for the test. Our main focus was on mathematics and then English which counts most in the interview.” After successfully completing this course, they will be entitled to sit for the Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (GCE ‘A’ Level) Examination. However, before that they will be ‘posted’ to one of the top secondary schools or colleges in Singapore where the education programme will emphasise on intellectual, physical, moral and aesthetic development of students along with encouraging them to participate in co-curricular activities. “Apart from polishing our educational skills, it will be more of a cultural exchange opportunity. It will be basically helpful in the overall development of our personality,” said Vishesh, a product of Hans Raj Public School, Panchkula. The only girl representing the city, Yuvika, a student of Carmel Convent School, Sector 9, is also thrilled with the unique honour. Yes! she will miss her parents very much, she smiles, but is looking forward to experiencing new things. Paawanpreet has a word of advice for all those young people wanting to give life a big boost. “Just brush up your concept of mathematics only in Class X and grab this golden opportunity!” The Y2007 SIA Youth Scholarship comes with an annual allowance of Singapore $ 2,400 along with boarding and lodging. It also provides for exemption of school fees (amounting to Singapore $ 3600) and exemption of the fee for the GCE ‘A’ Level examination of Singapore $ 400. In short, an all-paid education.
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Captivating performance by students
at annual function
Panchkula, November 27 Commencing with the customary lighting of the lamp, the two-hour show unfolded a wide array of cultural items presented by students. The function began with Saraswati Vandana. Entertaining the audience with their wonderfully coordinated, swift and swirling Haryanvi and western movements were the students performing the fusion dance. A group song highlighting the need of world peace and an aerobics show were the highlights of the function. A fashion show, a puppet dance and dazzling dandia enthralled everyone in the audience. In a lighter vein, the Hindi comedy play conveyed the idea that life is precious and should be cherished. Taking the audience to the fairy land was the mesmerising fairy tale Sleeping Beauty. Mr Sandeep Sardana, principal of the school, read out the school’s annual report. The chief guest, Deputy Commissioner Brijendra Singh, gave away the prizes to 38 achievers, especially toppers of class X board exams. Twelve teachers were also honoured for their contribution towards the board results.
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DAV School-Amritsar bags music trophy
Chandigarh, November 27 Results: Qawwali: 1 Azhar Kumar & Group (DAVSSS, Hathi Gate, Amritsar), 2 Surabhi & Group ( Major R.N.Kapoor DAV. Public School, Ambala Cantt.) , 3 Suman & Group ( DAVSS Public School, Ambala City.) Consolation Prize: Prashant & Group ( DAVSSS-8C, Chandigarh) Group Dances : 1 Pankaj & Group (DAV SSS, Hathi Gate, Amritsar ), 2 Raman & Group ( Major R.N.Kapoor DAV Public School, Ambala Cantt.), Saloni & Group ( DAV SS Public School, Ambala City), 3 Chahat & Group (Hans Raj Public School Sector 6, Panchkula) , 3 Harpreet & Group ( DAV MSSS-15A, Chandigarh), Palhoa & Group ( Institute for the Blind, Sector-26, Chandigarh) and Sonam & Group ( C. L. D.A.V. Senior Public School, Sector-11, Panchkula) Consolation prizes: Nishi & Group ( St. Kabir Public School, Sector-26, Chandigarh) and Priya & Group ( GGSSS-23A, Chandigarh Music contest: Bhajans: I Aarti (GMSSS- 23, Chandigarh), 2 Mitika ((DAV MSSS- 15, Chandigarh), 3 Shivranjini (GMSSS-37, Chandigarh) and Sandeep Singh (Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Sector 25, Chandigarh) Group songs: 1 Sahil & Group (DAV SSS, Amritsar ), 2 Prashant & Group (DAV SSS, 8-C, Chandigarh) and Sandeep & Group (Jawahar Navodayala, Sector 25, Chandigarh) ,l 3 Sagun & Group ( Major R.N.Kapoor (D.A.V. Public School, Ambala Cantt.) and Shivangi & Group ( DAV SS Public School, Ambala City) Orchestra: 1 Chetan & Group (Major R.N.Kapoor D.A.V. Public School, Ambala Cantt.), 2 Sahil & Group (DAV SSS, Amritsar), 3 Saurabh & Group ( DAV Public School, B.R.S. Nagar, Ludhiana ).
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V.K. Jain to take oath as CJ today
Chandigarh, November 27 At present, he is Acting Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court. After the elevation of Mr Justice DK Jain to the Supreme Court in April this year, the High Court had had two Acting Chief Justices - Mr Justice H.S. Bedi and Mr Justice S.S. Nijjar. Mr Justice Vijender Kumar Jain arrived in the city late this evening. Several Judges of the High Court were present at Haryana Raj Bhawan to receive him. A large number of Judges and Senior Advocates have come to the city from New Delhi
to attend the oath-taking ceremony. Mr Justice Jain's appointment as Chief Justice was cleared by President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam on November 16. The collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India Y.K. Sabharwal and comprising four senior-most apex court judges, had recommended Mr Justice Jain's name for the post of Chief Justice in July, but due to certain queries raised by the President, his appointment was delayed.
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Docs in dock over girl’s death
Chandigarh, November 27 The commission in its notice has asked the respondents to produce the relevant hospital records on December 11. The case for grant of compensation on account of deficiency in service had been filed by Mr Anoop Kumar, a resident of Sector 21, Panchkula. Mr Kumar stated that his daughter was admitted to Government Medical College and Hospital, Sector 32, on September 21, 2006, for treatment of pneumonia. After being admitted to government hospital, the child’s condition did not improve and she was shifted to the Sector 44 hospital. But the condition of the child deteriorated and she was declared dead on October 3.
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Propagating Indian classical dances
Chandigarh, November 27 All Indian classical dance forms had caught the fancy of the art lovers the world over because of their rich thematic content, technique and aesthetic appeal. In the city with her Kalpana dance theatre group, for a performance at the golden jubilee celebrations of the Pracheen Kala Kendra, she shared her views with The Tribune on the contemporary cultural scene. “You cannot be a dancer or artiste by choice, rather the chosen ones only are blessed to serve the art” claimed the globe-trotting Shangita. Born and brought up in Sri Lanka, she studied Bharatnatyam and Odissi in India, lived in Australia and finally settled in Malaysia with a mission to promote Indian art, she added, reminiscing her arduous struggle. The general audience in the alien lands normally enjoyed any classical music or dance performance, but to instil a passion for its learning and propagation was always a formidable challenge. She reiterated the belief that art was a genuine unifying force and through a creative blending of the old and new, an innovative culture could emerge, accommodating contemporary thought. As such any innovative effort to soften the rigid code of conduct governing the traditional oriented dances like Bhartnatyam or Odissi would help promote our rich heritage to a wider audience sand should be welcome, she opined. Both the traditional and contemporary were complimentary to each other in application. The original Bharatnatyam dance form of devdasis had undergone substantial changes in content form and treatment. All her 45 productions staged worldwise had been lauded mainly because of their sublime music, themes close to the life and aesthetic and physical appeal of the dancers. The infrastructure acoustics and the technical virtuosity at international venues deserved to be appreciated.
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