Campus notes: Apeejay School

Jalandhar: Apeejay School, Tanda Road, hosted a science exhibition titled ‘Explore Imagination’ showcasing the creativity and scientific curiosity of pre-primary wing students. The event aimed at fostering a love for science and exploration amongst the young minds. The models of students of Nursery ranged from body parts and sense organs to types of houses and structures of skyscrapers. A few models also showcased the natural world depicting fruits with seeds, farmhouses, types of birds, seed germination, parts of plants and sources of water. Students of Class KG took an interest in earth’s dynamics, with models on rotation of earth, greenhouse effect and water pollution. School coordinator Deepti Kaushal acknowledged the students’ hard work and creativity.

National Institute of Technology

A two-day athletics meet was organised by Dr B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar. The fest was inaugurated by Police Commissioner Swapan Sharma. The fest saw various events such as100 meter race, javelin throw, relay races, spoon races, three-legged races, etc. The chief guest on the final day was Mukhwinder Singh Bhullar, SSP (Rural). Durga Prasad (final year ECE) was declared the best athlete among boys and Naseem Akhtar (second year CSE) was adjudged the best athlete among girls. The chief guest distributed prizes with Director Professor Binod Kumar Kanujia. The chief guest encouraged the students to take keen interest in sports. He also congratulated the organising committee especially for holding the event.

PCM SD College

Prem Chand Markanda SD College for women organised a workshop on ‘design thinking, critical thinking, and innovation design’. The workshop focused on the art and business of candle-making. Money Luthra, with two years of active involvement in the candle industry, shared her expertise with students. The workshop showcased an array of wax varieties, including paraffin, palm, soy and beeswax. Luthra demonstrated essential candle-making processes such as pouring, rolling, dipping, and moulding, providing a hands-on experience to the participants. President Naresh Budhia commended the collaborative initiative, emphasising the importance of such workshops in fostering creativity and skill development among students.

St Soldier Law College

Different sports were organised by St Soldier Law College including badminton, tug-of-war, racing, shooting, chess, etc. These sports were organised under the supervision of Principal SC Sharma and all staff members. Mukesh, Rahul, Prateek in badminton; Komal, Divya, Saloni in 100m race and Anjali, Divyanshu, Anisha, Anjali, Hemant, Dhankaran, Kartik in shooting were declared winners. Chairman Anil Chopra and Vice-Chairperson Sangeeta Chopra congratulated the winning students and encouraged everyone to stay healthy — physically and mentally.

HMV College

The Department of Fine Arts of Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya organised a one-day educational trip to Naina Devi and Anandpur Sahib. A total of 34 students from BFA (Semesters II, IV, VI, VIII) and BA (Semesters II and IV) along with Dr Neeru Bharti Sharma (Head of the Department), Dr Shailendra, Twinkle and Chahat visited Virasat-e-Khalsa and the temple. The students engaged in outdoor sketching during the excursion. Principal Ajay Sareen appreciated the staff and students for the initiative.