Scholarship to physically disabled

Jalandhar: Many students get benefit of Master Rajkanwar Chopra Rs 1 crore scholarship given by St Soldier Group of Institutions as a financial help to students for their education every year. Mansi, a third semester BCA student of St Soldier Management and Technical Institute, Kapurthala Road, has been given a scholarship of Rs10,000 in view of her dedication towards her studies and financial conditions. Vice-chairperson of St Soldier Group Sangeeta Chopra, while presenting the cheque to the student, wished the student good luck and asked her to study diligently. The financial condition of Mansi’s house is very weak and she is handicapped.

Essay writing competition

Under Ek Bharat Shreshth Bharat programme launched by the CBSE, Shiv Jyoti Public School organised an English essay writing competition for the students of Class X in which around more than 80 students along with co-associate teacher of Pragati House Neenu Singh took part. The students were supposed to write an essay expressing their views on the pairing of states – Andhra Pradesh and Punjab – thus reflecting upon different aspects of these states viz their geographical features, cuisine, flora-fauna, wildlife, important industry etc. Principal Neeru Nayyar motivated and appreciated the students to take part in these kinds of activities to develop critical thinking and brainstorming.

Inter-college handball tournament

Kanya Maha Vidyalaya team bagged third position in inter-college handball tournament organised by Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar. Principal Dr Atima Sharma Dwivedi congratulated the team players comprising of Navpreet, Manpreet, Alisha, Renu, Sunita, Neha, Pratibha, Preeti , Geeta, Seema and Ashaon their achievement. She averred that players at KMV are provided many facilities which include free education, hostel, mess and transport facilities. They avail a lot from state-of-the-art infrastructure comprising gymnasium, health club, swimming pool and sprawling playgrounds.

Tributes paid to bravehearts

Students of DIPS paid rich tributes to the brave soldiers for their valour on the occasion of Army Day by conducting online programme. On the commencement of the programme, the students paid rich tribute to the soldiers who sacrificed their lives at the country’s borders. Students made attractive posters on the day-to-day life of soldiers and also by drawing Tricolour on faces and hands to express their feelings for soldiers. Students were told about significance of the day and that the Indian Army was the world’s fourth strongest Army.

cambridge school Principal feted

Jorawar Singh, Principal, Cambridge International School, Phagwara, was honoured with the Certificate of Recognition by Chandigarh University for his valuable contribution towards a strong foundation for success and nation building through quality education. Since 37 years he has been raising the level of education with his knowledge, experience and expertise. For 17 years he served as an HOD Maths and house master of The Scindia School, Gwalior. He was a very good cricketer and contributed his efforts for Ranji Trophy also. He also achieved first position as the best cadet (NCC) in NCC Officer Training School, Kamptee near Nagpur and was also awarded with “Baton of Honour” by the then Army Chief. During his six-year-tenure as Principal in KC Public School, Jammu, he showed achievements in the field of education. Since 12 years, he is working as the Principal in Cambridge International School, Phagwara.

Sapling plantation drive

Kanya Maha Vidyalaya organised “Plant a Hope”, a sapling plantation drive for all science students. The drive was organised by PG Department of Chemistry. The purpose of this drive is to promote and protect the green cover in India as trees are an investment for future generations that provided natural shade in open spaces and provide cleaner air to breathe by increasing green cover. As many as 30 students participated with full enthusiasm and zeal in this plantation drive. Principal Atima Sharma Dwivedi emphasised on the importance of trees and averred that we must plant saplings so that we could provide a better environment to our upcoming generations. She further maintained that KMV is playing a pivotal role for protection of the environment striving towards a greener planet by holding plantation drives.