Vaccination camp for students at Pathways School, Gurugram
Gurugram: Pathways School, Gurugram, organised a Covid-19 vaccination camp for its students falling in the age between 15 and 18 years on the school campus. The school has nearly 300 students who fall in the eligible category, out of which 50 students from Classes IX to XII got their vaccination done. The students were accompanied by their parents/ guardians. The school authorities took the parents’ written consent before the shot as specified by the Central Government. Many students have already taken the vaccination prior to the camp. Second dose would be given to the students after 28 days from the first dose.
Workshop on life skills
Kurukshetra: The centre for entrepreneurship, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, began a 10-day workshop on employability, entrepreneurship and life skills. Chief guest, KU Vice-Chancellor Prof Som Nath Sachdeva said India had been at the forefront of innovation and entrepreneurship since ancient times. He congratulated the participants on choosing to enroll for the workshop and expressed hope that at the end of the 10-day workshop, they would be equipped to contribute their bit towards making themselves and the nation self-reliant. The dean academic affairs, Manjula Chaudhary said to become a successful entrepreneur, it was not necessary to have specialised knowledge of economics or commerce.
Ridge Valley School kids jabbed
Gurugram: Gurugram-based Ridge Valley School in collaboration with Haryana Government organised a vaccination camp for students on the school premises. As many as120 students of the school (age between 15 and 18 years) received doses of Covaxin under the supervision of school management and the UPHC team. Nidhi Tewari, Principal, said, “We are determined to provide a secure atmosphere to our children and we also believe that getting students vaccinated on the school campus lessen the chances of infection as compared to other places. The exciting response of parents for getting their children vaccinated is surely a sign towards winning the battle at the end.”
NSS camp on school premises
Rohtak: Students of Scholars Rosary Senior Secondary School, Rohtak, got tips on first-aid and meditation during an NSS camp organised on the school premises. The school director, Dr Ravi Gugnani, said a Covid-19 vaccination camp was also organised on the occasion. Red Cross official Dheeraj Saini gave tips on first-aid, while Heartfulness trainer Dr Virender Phogat explained different aspects of meditation. The participants were also educated about fitness regimes and precautions to be taken during the prevalence of Covid-19 pandemic.
