The artist’s world is limitless. It can be found anywhere, far from where he lives or a few feet away. It is always on his doorstep. Just reviving the above quote in letter and spirit, Akal Academy Kajri budding artists had a great day to show up their talent and imagination in drawing competition organized by Kalabharti Art Development Institute, Pune, Maharashtra. Nearly 114 participants took part in this competition at entry level.

Declaring the list of winners Rajdeep Kaur of VIIIE, Puneet Kaur of VB and Gurneet Kaur of VB were selected the best entries for medal category.

The Principal, Mrs. Simran Kaur Thind and Art and Craft Teacher Mrs. Kiranjeet Kaur were present during the Medal giving ceremony held in the school. In her talk to all participating artists she inspired them to keep up their illustration work and make it perfect. Remaining all participant got certificates of Participation. Mr. Philip Xavier Media Coordinator was present on the occasion.

~ Tapasleen kaur
~ New Delhi, 8th Oct ’15

With the objective of inculcating Map reading skills and location identification, Akal academy Kajri Niranjanpur held Inter-house Map Quiz Competition in the school Library Hall.

The competition was organized by Atul House in collaboration with Department of Social Sciences. The first round of the competition named as “States of India” gave children lot of drill and learning experience of locating states accurately, besides facing few hurdles and glitches in locating the north-eastern states.

The second round of the competition was locating geographical features of India which gave the children practice of region location on the map.

In the next round the Children were tested for the location of rivers followed by the next round in which the participants were asked about state capitals.

Finally the winner teams were announced by the judges Mr. Ashok Singh Guleria and Mr Ravinder Singh.

Mrs. Kanak Tripathi conducted the Quiz and Mr. Daljeet Singh co hosted the programme. All the House masters were present on the occasion to boost up their respective teams. Mr. Philip Xavier Media Coordinator too contributed to make this programme worth learning.

~ Tapasleen Kaur
~ New Delhi, 7th Oct ’15

Akal Academy Basarke in the memory of Dr Kharag Singh Ji Sachdeva conducted a Plantation Drive in the school campus where students sapling of fruits, flower-bearing trees and also shade giving trees, turning the campus into a beautiful one!

As the sun came out to greet the Mother Earth, these group of students came forward for a good deed towards mother nature and mankind.

Their faces glowed with their innocent smile as their small and tender hands dug scraps of ground to plant a sapling in the heart of Earth, each little angel gave back mother earth a new & a beautiful gift.

Since they are the pillars of the future, they have to learn about the environment and the factors that help in the sustaining of lives. Such activities done in a playful manner prove to be an important lesson for these young minds. Along with the activity, knowledge about clean environment was also shared. The teachers also took part enthusiastically.

The campaign was organized to create awareness among students about the need for safeguarding the mother earth from major environmental crisis.

Lets appreciate this initiative of creating a widespread vision for the betterment of our environment.

~ Tapasleen Kaur
~ New Delhi, 6th Oct ’15

“Compassion is the capacity for feeling what it is like to live inside somebody else’s skin.”

Imparting the value of compassion & selflessness, Akal Academy Theh Kalandar organized a visit to the Old age Home Fazilka. This visit is organized by the Head Mistress Mrs. Gurjeet Kaur. The president of this Manav Kalyan Sabha Mrs. Saroj Thirani also shared her view with the students.

It was an enriching experience for the students. In spite of fighting with the odds their heartwarming welcome was very touching.

Students shared food with them and fed them with their own hands. They made them laugh with their light hearted jokes and joyful conversations. It was wonderful to watch them smile with their innocent presence and cheerful smiles.

Students spent quality time with them, making it the most worthwhile time ever spent. It was really a poignant experience for all the students to visit the old age home and interact with them. In the end, students vowed to do something for senior citizens and contribute towards the betterment of their condition.

These learning experiences make students more empathetic and compassionate for the under privileged and the needy ones and when they grow up they are raised as selfless humans.

~ Tapasleen Kaur
~ New Delhi, 5th Oct ’15

Eid was celebrated by the students of Akal Academy Theh Kalandar in remembrance of Muslim Bhagats and their religious contribution. Such congregations help in upholding the spirit of brotherhood and love for each other and instil the universal values of tolerance, compassion and solidarity in among students.

When a Sikh devotee bows in reverence before Guru Granth Sahib, he bows to the divine hymns of not only the Sikh Gurus but also to these saints, who initially followed their own spiritual path whether Hindu, Muslim or any other faith. In Guru Granth Sahib, Allah, the Divine Name recited by the Muslims have been incorporated 46 times.

The Teachers presented an enlightening speech on the role of Sufi Saints in the Sikh history & their contribution in Guru Granth Sahib Ji mentioning about, Pir Bhudhu Shah ji, Sai Mian Meer ji and also 5 Sufi saints whose bani have been incorporated in Guru Granth Sahib , Bhagat Farid ji, Bhagat Kabir ji, Rababi Balwand Ji, Rababi Satta ji, Bhagat Bhikhan ji.

Such celebration in the form of special assemblies sensitizes students towards living in harmony in a diverse society. The principal motivated the students to always follow their spiritual path and welcome all religious faiths wholeheartedly as all of them lead us towards the path of one God. They are taught to pay respect to the Holy Scripture which itself is inter-faith and thus has a universal message for the entire humanity.

At the end of the congregation Karah parshad was distributed among all the students & staff members.

~ Tapasleen kaur
~ New Delhi, 28th Sep ’15

Students and staff members of Akal Academy Dadehar Sahib celebrated the first Prakash Purab of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. The Students of class 9th and 10th Grade collectively recited Sri Sukhmani Sahib to mark the sacred day following which the students & Staff members performed Kirtan and added to the divine atmosphere.

Divinity coordinators briefed the students about the history backing this auspicious day which enlightened the students. In the end, students recited the bani of Anand Sahib and Ardaas was done to seek blessings of the almighty. Kadah Parsad was also distributed among all students and staff members.

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~ Tapasleen Kaur
~ New Delhi, 25th Sep ’15

The exhibition conducted on Parent Teacher Meeting at Akal Academy, Dakra Sahib. Students demonstrated their science experiments, working models , beautiful art/craft models. Parents appreciated the work of the students and were impressed by the hidden talents of these rural kids.

The exhibition showcased some brilliantly conceptualized and interestingly crafted models– based upon their individually selected unique & exquisite themes.

The hard work & efforts put in the students was evident, the quality of their work was at par with students of any acclaimed city schools.

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~ Tapasleen Kaur
~ New Delhi, 25th Sep ’15

There is no doubt education is secret key of human success and the roots of education lies deep within. A child is born without knowledge and skills, and they continuously participate in various academic activities which helps developing skills and knowledge through a learning process.

In order to make learning fun and interesting for studies, a quiz was conducted by the staff members at Akal Academy, Theh Kalandar. students belonging to classes third to fifth grade participated in the competition. The students were divided on the basis of their respective houses and the scores were noted on the blackboard.

The students participated with keen interest and enthusiasm. This helped them having a greater grip to the subject without mugging up facts.

~ Tapasleen kaur
~ New Delhi, 23rd Sep ’15

The Celebrations of Teachers Day was marked with plantation drive conducted by the students as a tribute & expression of gratitude to their guiding light, their teachers.

Teachers are described as the custodians of future. They not only shape the life of their students but they mold and chisel raw minds into administrators, scientists, engineers and future leaders. On this day the entire student community respectfully recognized the contributions of teaching fraternity.

They paid respect to their teachers by committing themselves towards making our planet green.

Though such plantation drive, more and more people can be inspired to promote the importance of being at harmony with environment.

They students pledged to continue with its tradition of preserving environment and having eco-friendly activities.

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~ Tapasleen Kaur
~ New Delhi, 11th Sep ’15

The month of September in Akal Academy Gomtipul started with the pious celebration of “Prakash Purab of Shri Guru Granth Sahib Ji” and it was a tranquilizing the beginning of the new month.

The celebration started at 8:00 am in the morning by early routine of Nitnem. After the recitation of nitnem, there was a bhog of Shri Sehaj Path ji. And after the very outset of the religious programme, there was a shabad by 8th class students which was followed by several other hymns.

Students sitting in the Darbar Sahib were filled with peace as they were altogether paying regards to the almighty god.

Speech delivered by the students enlightened our knowledge about Shri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. And there were few more programmes which included shabad and Kavishri.

In the end, students recited the bani of Anand Sahib and Ardaas was done to seek blessings of the almighty. All in all the ambience created by the hymns created a spiritual aura, giving all the students & the staff members energy to start the day.

~ Tapasleen Kaur
~ New Delhi, 1st Sep ’15