Inauguration of 30 KWp Grid Interactive SPV Plant at Akal Academy – Dadehar Sahib

Inauguration of 30 KWp Grid Interactive SPV Plant at Akal Academy – Dadehar Sahib – sponsored under CSR initiatives of Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. (Maharatna), Govt. of India.

The solar plant was inaugurated by Sh. R. Krishnan – Director HR, BHEL). This project being a green initiative will make the school self sufficient in terms of power requirement and reduce carbon footprints making it environment friendly! Read more here –

The inauguration ceremony was accompanied by – Sh. M. Jayakumaran (head of unit – BHEL)
S. Gurcharan Singh (AGM- Production – BHEL)
Sh Tajinder Singh (AGM – HR – BHEL)
Also, present at the event were – Sh. M P Singh (Head Solar Projects – The Kalgidhar Trust – Baru Sahib)
Sh Harjeet Singh (Sewadar – The Kalgidhar Trust – Baru Sahib

Hail the efforts! Dhan Sikhi. Dhan Khalsa!

~ Deeksha Singh
~ New Delhi, 30th July ’14

 

Akal Academy Kajri Holds a Two Day English Workshop on English Language Skills!

In an effort to upgrade and enhance the teaching skills of English Language teachers, Akal Academy Kajri Niranjanpur under the auspices of Kalgidhar Education Trust, Baru Sahib organized “Two Days Teachers’ Workshop on English Language Skill Development” on 19th and 20th July, 2014. About 49 English Language teachers from Academies of U.P. region participated. The workshop was sponsored by Scholastic Publications, New Delhi. Ms Monisha Gupta was the resource person on the occasion.

At the very outset, participants, faculty guests, resource person were welcomed by the host Principal, Akal Academy Kajri, Mrs. Simran Kaur Thind. Later all the participants were briefly instructed by Mr. Ashok Singh Guleria HOD English/Head Coordinator and necessary details were given regarding workout schedule of the workshop.

Session I
Session I of the workshop began at 10.00 a.m. First of all participants were made to introduce themselves through an activity.., “KNOW YOUR GROUP.” The resource person later categorized the multiple intelligences of the learners and told the teachers to identify some of the best intelligences of children.

Meanwhile discussion on the problems of children in language learning such as shyness, lack of confidence, minor dyslexia, poor handwriting, were discussed. Teachers too narrated their own experiences of teaching–learning problems. The resource person very efficiently suggested possible solutions to these problems. In the first Session “Listening Skill Improvement” tips were given to the teachers to follow. Teachers were grouped in circle and listening skill activities such as “Listen to Instructions and Follow”, “Listen to Recipe instructions n complete the assignments.”

Session II
Session II of the workshop began after short tea-break. The session was devoted to Speaking Skill Development. At the very outset, group wise topics were given and teachers were made to express fluently randomly without pause. A drill on framing questions answers was done. Teachers were asked to frame sentences using, What, why, when, who, whose, whom and How. In this session teachers’ queries regarding speaking skill deficiencies were addressed.

Session III
Session III of the workshop was an amazing learning experience for all participating teachers. The resource person using picture stimulus, motivated the teachers to speak words. It was a brain storming round. Teachers were made to do loud reading with proper pronunciation, ascent and voice modulation. A debate round on many topics was conducted. In the last hours of the day phonetics drill was done. High frequency words, sight words were discussed and practiced by the teachers.

Monisha Gupta told teachers to start Dictation round in the class to enhance listening skill of the children. The resource person suggested teachers to start “Pen Down” practice and do reading of any good book for ten minutes thrice a week. The day of the Workshop ended with teachers’ queries on their problems regarding Reading Skill.

 

Dated: 20 July,2014

Session I
In the second day of the workshop Ms. Monisha Gupta first gave the day’s workout plan. The First session began at 8.00am. Writing Skill Development and Literature Reading were the main topics taken for practice.

Session II
The resource person encouraged teachers to draw anything randomly and collect ideas about object drawn. Prose reading, poetry reading, and how to read and interpret a poem practice was done. Student teachers were given Text book chapters to teach using prompting, mock-up, role playing techniques.

Session III
The most interesting round of the day was Dramatization of the Chapter “Who Will Bell the Cat?”All the teachers’ group wise enacted playing the role of Cat and Rats. Group wise all teachers preformed their role using innovating ways to bell the cat. The activity was aimed to prepare the teachers to teach play and prose through dramatization of events.

Valedictory Ceremony:
Finally, in the last hours of the workshop student teachers’ queries were addressed. Mrs Rangbir Kaur took feedback from the participants both verbally and in written. The Principal, Mrs Simran Kaur Thind in thank giving ceremony asked the teachers to bring the content learned in the workshop into practice. Mr. Ashok Singh Guleria too spoke to teachers and thanked all participants co staff of the school especially Mr. Jaswinder Singh Educational Executive Scholastic Publications, Mr. Phillip Xavier, Mrs Sunnimol Xavier, Mr.Jarnail Singh, Mr. Gurcharan Singh, Mr. Sant Ram for their constructive support and help. Special thanks were conveyed to Kalgidhar Education Trust and Scholastic Publication for giving such a valuable workshop.

~ Deeksha Singh
~ New Delhi, 26th, July ’14

Students of Akal Academy, Gomti Celebrate Prakash Purab of Bal Guru Sri Harkrishan Sahib Ji!

The year 1665 Occupies great importance in the history of Sikhism as Sri Guru Har Rai ji and Mother Krishan Kaur ji were blessed with a child equipped with divine powers. Guruji impressed everyone with his extraordinary wisdom, powers and Judgment and contributed a lot for the Sikhism.

Akal Academy Gomtipul, as usual celebrated the birthday of Guruji on July 23, 2014 with great religious fervor and gaiety. All possible efforts were made to help students gain maximum knowledge about the Sikhism.

Children from different classes presented different programmes highlighting the main events of Guruji’s life. Gurudwara Gomti was decorated with flowers of different class and fragrances. Clean and beautiful velvet clothes of different colours and designs and the beautiful paper work along with the scent of “Agarbatti’s” enhanced the splendor of Sri Palki Sahib and interiors of Darbar Sahib. Charting of “Slokas” from the holy Book Sri Guru Granth Sahib further added religious touch to the Celebrations.

The programme started with the recitation of Shabad “Sri Harkrishan Dhiaiyeby Komaljot Singh and others that highlighted the main incidents related with Guruji. Then was another recitationJo-Jo Deesai,So-So Rogi” also praised the various acts of benevolence of guruji.

Then Anchit Kaur of class IX delivered English Speech about the life and achievements of Guru ji. The poem recitation with actions “Shavein Talwara depresented by Japneet Kaur and Harleen Kaur presented different historical events in a very systematic, rhythmic and devotional manner. KaveeshriSikhi Toan Jo Dhulaey, Meri Maa Nahin Ho Sakdi” by Sumanpreet Kaur, Parwinder Kaur and Harsimran Kaur sang in praise of Gurus and Warriors.

A large gathering of students and a sizeable chunk of local devotees were present in Darbar Sahib. After the Programme one Sehaj Path Sahib’s Bhog Ceremony was observed.

As soon as the religious activities were over; the recitation of five pauris of Anand Sahib makred the end of the celebrations with ‘Ardas’ and holy Hukumnama was performed and the devotees were served with sweet ‘Karah Parshad’.

Principal Madam Smt.Pawan.K.Sahni appreciated the laudable efforts of the children and the staff members who made the programme a great success. She laid emphasis on the teachings of Guruji and inspired the students to feed pride in their rich heritage.

~ Deeksha Singh
~ New Delhi, 25th July ’14

ਗੁਰੂ ਹਰਿਕ੍ਰਿਸ਼ਨ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਦੇ ਪ੍ਰਕਾਸ਼ ਦਿਵਸ ‘ਤੇ ਸ਼ਬਦ ਗਾਇਨ ਅਤੇ ਤਬਲਾ ਵਾਦਨ ਪ੍ਰਤੀਯੋਗਤਾ ਕਰਵਾਈ।

ਬਾਲਾ ਪ੍ਰੀਤਮ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਹਰਿਕ੍ਰਿਸ਼ਨ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਦੇ ਪ੍ਰਕਾਸ਼ ਦਿਵਸ ‘ਤੇ ਗੁਰਦੁਆਰਾ ਜਨਮ ਅਸਥਾਨ ਚੀਮਾਂ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਵਿੱਖੇ ਸੰਤ ਅਤਰ ਸਿੰਘ ਸਪੋਰਟਸ ਕਲੱਬ ਚੀਮਾਂ ਵਲੋਂ ਵਲੋਂ ਬਾਲ ਸ਼ਬਦ ਗਾਇਨ ਅਤੇ ਤਬਲਾ ਵਾਦਨ ਪ੍ਰਤੀਯੋਗਤਾ ਕਰਵਾਈ ਗਈ।ਜਿਸ ਦੌਰਾਨ ਮੁੱਖ ਮਹਿਮਾਨ ਦੇ ਤੌਰ ‘ਤੇ ਡਾ. ਡੌਲੀ ਰਾਏ, ਡਾ. ਜਗਮੋਹਨ ਸ਼ਰਮਾ ਪ੍ਰੋਫ਼ੈਸਰ ਰਣਬੀਰ ਕਾਲਜ ਸੰਗਰੂਰ ਨੇ ਵਿਸ਼ੇਸ ਤੌਰ ‘ਤੇ ਸ਼ਿਰਕਤ ਕੀਤੀ।ਇਸ ਪ੍ਰਤੀਯੋਗਤਾ ਦੌਰਾਨ ਜੱਜ ਦੀ ਭੂਮਿਕਾ ਮੈਡਮ ਡੋਲੀ ਰਾਏ ਵੱਲੋਂ ਬਖ਼ੂਬੀ ਨਿਭਾਈ ਗਈ।ਇਸ ਪ੍ਰਤੀਯੋਗਤਾ ਦੌਰਾਨ ਤਬਲਾ ਜੂਨੀਅਰ ਗਰੁੱਪ ਵਿੱਚੋਂ ਪਹਿਲਾ ਸਥਾਨ ਮਨਪ੍ਰੀਤ ਸਿੰਘ, ਦੂਜਾ ਸਥਾਨ ਅਜੇ ਸਿੰਘ ਅਤੇ ਤੀਜਾ ਸਥਾਨ ਗੁਰਦੇਵ ਸਿੰਘ ਨੇ ਪ੍ਰਾਪਤ ਕੀਤਾ। ਸੀਨੀਅਰ ਤਬਲਾ ਗਰੁੱਪ ਵਿੱਚੋਂ ਗੁਰਪ੍ਰਕਾਸ਼ ਸਿੰਘ ਨੇ ਪਹਿਲਾ ਸਥਾਨ ਪ੍ਰਾਪਤ ਕੀਤਾ। ਜੂਨੀਅਰ ਸ਼ਬਦ ਗਾਇਨ ਵਿੱਚੋਂ ਕਰਨਵੀਰ ਸਿੰਘ ਅਤੇ ਸਹਿਜੋਤ ਕੌਰ ਨੇ ਪਹਿਲਾ, ਜੋਬਨਪ੍ਰੀਤ ਸਿੰਘ ਨੇ ਦੂਜਾ ਅਤੇ ਹੀਰਾ ਸਿੰਘ ਨੇ ਤੀਸਰਾ ਸਥਾਨ ਪ੍ਰਾਪਤ ਕੀਤਾ। ਇਸ ਤੋਂ ਇਲਾਵਾ ਸੀਨੀਅਰ ਸ਼ਬਦ ਗਾਇਨ ਵਿੱਚੋਂ ਇੰਦੂਮਨਵੀਰ ਸਿੰਘ ਨੇ ਪਹਿਲਾ, ਅਮ੍ਰਿਤਪਾਲ ਕੌਰ ਅਤੇ ਪ੍ਰਭਸ਼ਰਨ ਕੌਰ ਨੇ ਦੂਜਾ ਅਤੇ ਹਰਵਿੰਦਰ ਕੌਰ ਅਤੇ ਹਰਪ੍ਰੀਤ ਸਿੰਘ ਨੇ ਤੀਸਰਾ ਸਥਾਨ ਪ੍ਰਾਪਤ ਕੀਤਾ।ਇਹਨਾਂ ਸਾਰੇ ਜੇਤੂ ਬੱਚਿਆਂ ਨੂੰ ਮੁੱਖ ਮਹਿਮਾਨ ਡਾ: ਜਗਮੋਹਨ ਸ਼ਰਮਾ ਅਤੇ ਮੈਡਮ ਡੌਲੀ ਰਾਏ ਅਤੇ ਸੰਤ ਅਤਰ ਸਿੰਘ ਸਪੋਰਟਸ ਕਲੱਬ ਦੇ ਅਹੁਦੇਦਾਰਾਂ ਵੱਲੋਂ ਸਨਮਾਨਿਤ ਕੀਤਾ ਗਿਆ। ਇਸ ਮੌਕੇ ਗੁਰੁ ਗੋਬਿੰਦ ਸਿੰਘ ਸਟੱਡੀ ਸਰਕਲ ਸੰਗਰੂਰ ਤੋਂ ਭਾਈ ਲਾਭ ਸਿੰਘ, ਅਜਮੇਰ ਸਿੰਘ, ਅਸ਼ਵਨੀ ਪਟਿਆਲਵੀ, ਸੰਤ ਅਤਰ ਸਿੰਘ ਕਲੱਬ ਦੇ ਪ੍ਰ੍ਰਧਾਨ ਦਰਸ਼ਨ ਸਿੰਘ ਔਲਖ, ਦਰਸ਼ਨ ਸਿੰਘ ਦਿਓਲ, ਦਰਸ਼ਨ ਸਿੰਘ ਜੋਗੇਕਾ, ਗੁਰਜੰਟ ਸਿੰਘ, ਨੈਬ ਸਿੰਘ, ਜੈ ਸਿੰਘ, ਜਸਵਿੰਦਰ ਸਿੰਘ, ਅਵਤਾਰ ਸਿੰਘ, ਟਹਿਲ ਸਿੰਘ, ਮਲਕੀਤ ਸਿੰਘ ਅਤੇ ਰਾਮ ਸਿੰਘ ਆਦਿ ਹਾਜ਼ਰ ਸਨ।

ਜਸਵਿੰਦਰ ਸਿੰਘ ਸ਼ੇਰੋਂ
Cheema Sahib, Sangrur

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Go Green Club: Tree Plantation Drive by Students of Akal Academy – Bhadaur

The Go Green club of Akal Academy Bhadaur organized a Tree Plantation Drive this weekend which was conducted under the inchargeship of Atul House and the Go-Green club. The students from class 3rd onwards till class 10th participated in the social cause.

Students brought approximately 200 plants including a variety of shady plants, fruit trees and flower plants. These were planted in the surrounding areas of the lawn of the school by the students & teachers. Students were motivated to make environment clean n plant more and more trees to keep the world a happy place to live in!

Hail the efforts. Dhan Sikhi, Dhan Khalsa!

~ Deeksha Singh
~ New Delhi, 21st July ’14

Summer Camp at Akal Academy Surrey

Akal Academy, Surrey is hosting a summer camp at the Academy starting tomorrow, Monday at 1:00 pm which will go on until 5:00 pm. The camp will be for two weeks from July 14- July 25. If anyone is interested in sending their children, siblings or friends to enjoy this wonderful opportunity to learn more […]

Akal Academy, Surrey is hosting a summer camp at the Academy starting tomorrow, Monday at 1:00 pm which will go on until 5:00 pm. The camp will be for two weeks from July 14- July 25. If anyone is interested in sending their children, siblings or friends to enjoy this wonderful opportunity to learn more about Sikhi and meet new people, you can contact the Academy via email or phone at 604-780-7200. Registration is free and there is a cost of only $60 which will go towards lunch and other outdoor activities including water park and bowling for the students.

Dates: July 14 – July 25 (Monday – Friday)
Time: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Venue: Akal Academy Surrey – Unit #204 ,12639-80 Ave Surrey

This camp is to familiarize students with public speaking skills, leadership skills, and some very interesting facts about Sikhi. Our goal is to have a healthier community – and we wish to accomplish this goal with your support in bringing the best out of our children.

We thank you all for your generous support you have given to the Academy all these years and we hope to receive the same amount of support in future. We truly appreciate it.

“Our children, our future.”

Bright Voices of Tomorrow: Speech and Poetry Competition observed during ‘Gurmat Samagam’ at Gurdwara Cheema Sahib

At the Gurdwara located at the birth place of Sant Attar Singh Ji Cheema Sahib a Speech and Poetry Competition was organized during the ongoing yearly Gurmat Samagam in the memory of Bhai Santokh Singh and Darshan Singh Ji.

 

Both Senior and Junior School Students participated in this competition which was organized by Guru Gobind Singh Study Circle.

In the picture: Winners of the competition whilst receiving the prizes for the Speech and Poetry Competition.

~ Deeksha Singh
~ New Delhi, 11th July ’14

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‘Punjab Da Singh Soorma’ – Akal Academy Bhadaur Honours – Shivinder Singh Selected as Lieutenant!

Shivinder Singh, an Alumnus of Akal Academy Bhadaur – one of the 129 Akal Academies running under the direction of Baba Iqbal Singh Ji, got selected as Lieutenant in the Indian Army. The academy organized a special event to honor him. Lieutenant Shivinder Singh attended the event with his entire family; the foremost thing he […]

Shivinder Singh, an Alumnus of Akal Academy Bhadaur – one of the 129 Akal Academies running under the direction of Baba Iqbal Singh Ji, got selected as Lieutenant in the Indian Army. The academy organized a special event to honor him.

Lieutenant Shivinder Singh attended the event with his entire family; the foremost thing he did was to bow his head at the Gurdwara Sahib inside the Academy.

Academy’s Principal Gurdeep Kaur whilst addressing the students of the academy mentioned that Shivinder Singh has studied at the Academy from Nursery to +2 obtaining 1st Position every year, besides, he had won several awards in sports and today he has brought proud to his parent and the academy throughout the entire nation by becoming a Lieutenant.

Punjabi Jagran
Punjabi Jagran

During the event, Lieutenant Shivinder Singh mentioned that “Success at every level is achievable through hard work, but it’s important for each student to have an aim about what they want to be in life – I too developed this aim of serving the nation when I was in 9th standard and then I kept working towards it through hard work and dedication in my studies because of which I secured 1st position in my +2. Thereafter I pursued B.Tech in I.T and took the C.D.S paper through which I got selected in the Indian Army wherein after receiving military training at Dehradun for 1 ½ years I got selected for the position of Lieutenant and Major Kobar Sahni pinned the Stars of Lieutenant upon my shoulders.”

~ Ramandeep Singh
~ New Delhi, 11th July ’14

Akal Academy – Bhadaur organizes ‘Dastar Bandhi Competitions’!

Akal Academy Bhadaur organized Dastar Bandi competitions in the central corridor of block-A at 2:30 P.M. on 5th July, 2014. It was conducted under Ajay House’s Incharge. Two groups of boys were made – 1st Group- VIII & IX class 2nd Group- X, XI & XII class The 1st group boys had to tie a […]

Akal Academy Bhadaur organized Dastar Bandi competitions in the central corridor of block-A at 2:30 P.M. on 5th July, 2014. It was conducted under Ajay House’s Incharge. Two groups of boys were made –

  1. 1st Group- VIII & IX class
  2. 2nd Group- X, XI & XII class

The 1st group boys had to tie a Gol Dastar while the 2nd tied Turban very nicely.

The judges at last gave positions accordingly. This competition was planned in order to motivate the students to keep in touch with Sikhism and under the importance of Dastar. The judges then gave them positions according to their performances!

Let of know of your views and reviews in the comment box below. Keep Connected, Stay Blessed!

~ Deeksha Singh
~ New Delhi, 7th July ’14

Akal Academy IB-PYP students celebrates USA Republic Day 2014

Akal Academy IB-PYP students joined the Americans elsewhere to celebrate their Independence Day on July 4. Special programs organised in the assembly include ‘Happy Birth Day, America’ song by the Nursery students, talk on the history of American Independence and singing of American National Anthem.