The Students of Akal Academy of RamSinghpur recited poems in praise of Guru Gobind Singh Ji and the teachings on the auspicious day of Prakash Purab of Guru Sahib Ji in the nearby Gurdwara. The recitations were over a broad range of subjects ranging from praise of Guru Gobind Singhji to creating awareness of the current state of affairs in our panth.. The students exhibited their talent very enthusiastically. The Sangat blessed the students for their exceptional performances & was thrilled with their poetic talent. The participants were honored with saropas. Akal Academy brings innovative and interesting programs for the youth, instilling them with Spiritual Values & boosting their self-confidence through such activities.

Adorned with their innocent smile & Kalgi, they add to the divine essence of the auspicious day.

~ Tapasleen Kaur
~ New Delhi, 16h Jan ’15

Akal Academy Bhadaur organized an Inter-house Activity: – “Freehand Drawing and Painting” in the central corridor. Students of grade VI to VIII participated in it. It was conducted by The Amul house and the Art & Craft teachers along with all students actively participated in it. Students had three topics for drawing and painting. The topics for the competition were Landscape scene, Picnic scene, Forest scene. The students were allowed to choose different topics according to their interests. They were full of vigor to show their talent. The First Position was bagged by Atul House, followed by the Ajay House & Abhai House. Akal Academy Bhadaur organizes such competitions to help students unleash their creative side.

You can’t use up creativity, The more you use, the more you learn.”

~ Tapasleen Kaur
~ New Delhi, 15th Jan ’15

Akal Academies provides its students a platform to explore their potential way above academics. It committed to a balanced education with a wide range of competitive and non-competitive sporting activities for every level of interest and ability. Inter-House Tennis Tournament was organized involving students of different houses to participate with a healthy team spirit and a sense of pride in representing your team. Tennis is played by millions of recreational players and is also a popular worldwide spectator sport.

The aim of this competition is to provide players of all abilities with the opportunity to compete in an Inter-house tennis competition, with more successful teams able to progress on a pathway to Finals.Students are given the opportunity to go to CBSE clusters and all India tennis tournament ( AITA ) participation every year. Students were also given certificates, medals and trophies.

In addition to physical education classes as part of the curriculum, students are encouraged to participate in extra-curricular sport. Every student is encouraged to participate in these events for her House to the best of her ability. Akal Academy, Chunni also encourages strong House spirit along with academic excellence. A Schools Tennis Competition Framework has been developed to provide simple, inclusive and progressive schools competition opportunities.

It provides players with regular team competition over a set time period. It gives players a chance to be part of a team and enjoy the social element. Qualified coaches are provided for training in lead up to the competitions. Tennis coaching is also offered as an extra-curricular activity with classes run before school starts, during school breaks and after school.

The event took place and a very pleasant and exciting atmosphere was created all over the campus. Such competitions teach students the value of teamwork and how to be gracious in both victory and defeat.

~ Tapasleen Kaur
~ New Delhi, 14th Jan ’15

ਸੂਰਾ ਸੋ ਪਹਿਚਾਨੀਐ ਜੋ ਲਰੈ ਦੀਨ ਕੇ ਹੇਤੁ ॥
ਪੁਰਜਾ ਪੁਰਜਾ ਕਟ ਮਰੈ ਕਬਹੂ ਨ ਛਾਡੈ ਖੇਤੁ ॥

ਅਕਾਲ ਅਕੈਡਮੀ ਕਜਰੀ (ਨਿਰੰਜਨਪੁਰ) ਹਮੇਸ਼ਾ ਹੀ ਬੱਚਿਆਂ ਨੂੰ ਇੱਕ ਆਦਰਸ਼ਕ ਨਾਗਰਿਕ ਬਣਾਉਣ ਲਈ ਯਤਨਸ਼ੀਲ ਰਹਿੰਦੀ ਹੈ ।ਬੱਚਿਆਂ ਨੂੰ ਉਹਨਾਂ ਦੇ ਅਮੀਰ ਵਿਰਸੇ ਨਾਲ ਜੋੜਨ ਦਾ ਹਰ ਉਪਰਾਲਾ ਕਰਦੀ ਹੈ , ਤਾਂ ਜੋ ਉਹ ਗੁਰਮਤਿ ਜੀਵਨ ਨੂੰ ਗ੍ਰਹਿਣ ਕਰਦੇ ਹੋਏ ਇੱਕ ਆਦਰਸ਼ਕ ਜੀਵਨ ਜਿਊਣ । ਸਿੱਖੀ ਨੂੰ ਕੇਸਾਂ ਅਤੇ ਸਵਾਸਾਂ ਨਾਲ ਨਿਭਾਉਦਿਆਂ ਹੋਇਆਂ ਮਨੁੱਖਤਾ ਦੀ ਸੇਵਾ ਦੇ ਲੇਖੇ ਆਪਣਾ ਜੀਵਨ ਲਗਾਉਣ।ਇਸੇ ਲੜੀ ਤਹਿਤ ਅਕਾਲ ਪਰਵਾਰ ਕਜਰੀ (ਨਿਰੰਜਨਪੁਰ) ਵੱਲੋਂ ਗੁਰੂ ਗੋਬਿੰਦ ਸਿੰਘ ਜੀ ਦੇ ਦੋਵੇਂ ਵੱਡੇ ਸਾਹਿਬਜ਼ਾਦਿਆਂ ਅਤੇ ਛੋਟੇ ਸਾਹਿਬਜ਼ਾਦਿਆਂ ਦੀ ਸ਼ਹਾਦਤ ਨੂੰ ਮਨਾਉਣ ਦਾ ਉਪਰਾਲਾ ਕੀਤਾ ਗਿਆ । ਉਨਾਂ੍ਹ ਦੀ ਲਾਸਾਨੀ ਸ਼ਹਾਦਤ ਨੂੰ ਯਾਦ ਕਰਦਿਆਂ ਅਕੈਡਮੀ ਵਿਖੇ ੨੨-੧੨-੨੦੧੪ ਨੂੰ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਖੰਡ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਜੀ ਰੱਖੇ ਗਏ , ਜਿਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਦੀ ਸੰਪੂਰਨਤਾ ਦੇ ਭੋਗ ੨੪-੧੨-੨੦੧੪ ਨੂੰ ਪਾਏ ਗਏ ।ਬੱਚਿਆਂ ਵੱਲੋਂ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤਮਈ ਕੀਰਤਨ ਕੀਤਾ ਗਿਆ । ਸਾਹਿਬਜ਼ਾਦਿਆਂ ਦੇ ਜੀਵਨ ਨਾਲ ਸੰਬੰਧਿਤ ਕਵਿਤਾਵਾਂ ਅਤੇ ਗੁਰਮਤਿ ਵਿਚਾਰਾਂ ਦੀ ਸਾਂਝ ਪਾਈ ਗਈ । ਜਿਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਤੋਂ ਬੱਚਿਆਂ ਨੂੰ ਗੁਰਸਿੱਖੀ ਜੀਵਨ ਜਿਊਣ ਦੀ ਸੇਧ ਮਿਲ ਸਕੇ । ਅਧਿਆਪਕਾਂ ਵੱਲੋਂ ਸਾਹਿਬਜ਼ਾਦਿਆਂ ਦੇ ਜੀਵਨ ਅਤੇ ਬੇਮਿਸ਼ਾਲ ਕੁਰਬਾਨੀ ਸੰਬੰਧੀ ਪ੍ਰਕਾਸ਼ ਪਾਇਆ ਗਿਆ ਤੇ ਬੱਚਿਆਂ ਨੂੰ ਮਨੁੱਖਤਾ ਦੀ ਭਲਾਈ ਦੇ ਸਭ ਕਾਰਜਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਆਪਣਾ ਹਿੱਸਾ ਪਾਉਣ ਲਈ ਪ੍ਰੇਰਿਆ ਗਿਆ ।ਅਰਦਾਸ ਅਤੇ ਹੁਕਮਨਾਮਾ ਦੀ ਸੇਵਾ ਬੱਚਿਆਂ ਵੱਲੋਂ ਨਿਭਾਈ ਗਈ ।

ਵਾਹ ਮਰਦ ਅਗੰਮੜਾ ਵਰਿਆਮ ਅਕੇਲਾ ॥
ਵਾਹ ਵਾਹ ਗੋਬਿੰਦ ਸਿੰਘ ਆਪੇ ਗੁਰ ਚੇਲਾ ॥

ਅਕਾਲ ਅਕੈਡਮੀ ਕਜਰੀ (ਨਿਰੰਜਨਪੁਰ) ਸਮੇਂ – ਸਮੇਂ ਤੇ ਉਹਨਾਂ ਗੁਰੂਆਂ ਅਤੇ ਗੁਰਸਿੱਖਾਂ ਦੇ ਜੀਵਨ ਤੇ ਚਾਨਣਾ ਪਾਉਣ ਦਾ ਯਤਨ ਕਰਦੀ ਹੈ ਜਿਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਨੇ ਇਸ ਸੰਸਾਰ ਨੂੰ ਇੱਕ ਨਵਾਂ ਰਾਹ ਦਿਖਾਇਆ । ਮਨੁੱਖਤਾ ਨੂੰ ਸੱਚ ਦਾ ਮਾਰਗ ਦੱਸਿਆ ਅਤੇ ਲੋੜ ਪੈਣ ਤੇ ਜ਼ਬਰ-ਜ਼ੁਲਮ ਦਾ ਖਾਤਮਾ ਕਰਨ ਲਈ ਤਲਵਾਰ ਉਠਾਉਣੀ ਠੀਕ ਸਮਝੀ ਤੇ ਸਿੱਖ ਕੌਮ ਨੂੰ ਇੱਕਮੁੱਠ ਕੀਤਾ । ਆਦਮੀ ਨੂੰ ਇੱਕ ਪੂਰਨ ਗੁਰਸਿੱਖ ਬਣਾਇਆ । ਖ਼ਾਲਸਾ ਪੰਥ ਦੀ ਸਿਰਜਨਾ ਕਰਕੇ ਸਾਨੂੰ ਇੱਕ ਵੱਖਰੀ ਪਹਿਚਾਨ ਦਿੱਤੀ । ਇਸੇ ਲੜੀ ਤਹਿਤ ਅਕਾਲ ਪਰਵਾਰ ਕਜਰੀ ਵੱਲੋਂ ਰਲ-ਮਿਲ ਕੇ ਧੰਨ-ਧੰਨ ਗੁਰੁ ਗੋਬਿੰਦ ਸਿੰਘ ਜੀ ਦਾ ੩੪੮ ਵਾਂ ਪ੍ਰਕਾਸ਼-ਪੁਰਬ ਮਨਾਇਆ ਗਿਆ । ਇਸ ਪ੍ਰੋਗਰਾਮ ਵਿੱਚ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਸੁਖਮਨੀ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਜੀ ਦੇ ਪਾਠ ਕੀਤੇਗਏ । ਇਸ ਵਿੱਚ ਕਲਾਸ ੯ਵੀਂ ਤੋਂ ੧੨ ਵੀਂ ਤੱਕ ਦੇ ਬੱਚਿਆਂ ਨੇ ਭਾਗ ਲਿਆ । ਗੁਰੂ ਜੀ ਦੇ ਜੀਵਨ ਨਾਲ ਸੰਬੰਧਿਤ ਕਵਿਤਾਵਾਂ ਅਤੇ ਗੁਰਮਤਿ ਵਿਚਾਰਾਂ ਹੋਈਆਂ । ਮੈਡਮ ਜਸਵੀਰ ਕੌਰ ਿ ਨੇ ਗੁਰੁ ਜੀ ਦੀ ਇਸ ਸੰਸਾਰ ਨੂੰ ਦੇਣ ਬਾਰੇ ਆਪਣੀਆਂ ਵਿਚਾਰਾਂ ਰੱਖੀਆਂ । ਖ਼ਾਲਸਾ ਪੰਥ ਨੂੰ ਸਿਰਜਨ ਦੀ ਲੋੜ , ਰਹਿਤ ਮਰਿਆਦਾ ਅਤੇ ਬੱਚਿਆਂ ਨੂੰ ਗੁਰਸਿੱਖੀ ਜੀਵਨ ਲਈ ਪ੍ਰੇਰਿਤ ਕੀਤਾ । ਗੁਰਮਤਿ ਵਿਭਾਗ ਦੇ ਮੁੱਖੀ ਸ: ਜਗਵੀਰ ਸਿੰਘ ਨੇ ਸੰਗਤਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਗੁਰਪੁਰਬ ਦੀਆਂ ਲੱਖ – ਲੱਖ ਵਧਾਈਆਂ ਦਿੱਤੀਆਂ ।

~ Jasvinder Singh
~ Cheema Sahib, 13th Jan ’15

In the wake of saving, preserving and improving the environment and the mother earth, Akal Academy, Phaphre Bhai ke stands to take the responsibility of the young world citizens in creating a brighter future. The headmistress & the staff distributed flowering plants to children & informed them regarding the medical properties of various herbal plants. Students will plant these saplings at their home, promising to take a good care of them. Such activities motivate the students to take care of plants and create a love for greenery.

The Principal addressed the students and explained them how one tree planted by them can bring in a sea change in the environment. He said that it is the moral duty of every citizen to keep the environment clean and make it pollution free by planting green and shady trees. Students should feel it their responsibility to regain the lost greenery by planting saplings.

To plant more trees is a worth praising step taken by the Principal & the staff members to fight against one of the major Global Problem

~ Tapasleen Kaur
~ New Delhi, 12th Jan ’15

Hail the efforts!

Students & Teachers of Akal Academy celebrated the Prakash Purab of Guru Gobind Singh Ji with utmost devotion & fervor. A special morning assembly was conducted by the students wherein they narrated the saga of the great Guru and his contribution towards the humanity. Kids sang poems and narrated stories related to the life of Sahib Shri Gobind Singh Ji. Their innocence reflected a divine glow. With their hands folded, eyes closed and heads bowed, the little ones recited the Mool Mantar, which is a part of their daily school prayer. Kavishri and other poems were sung by the students in reverence to Guru Sahib. Shabad Kirtan performed by the students filled the essence of Naam Ras in the atmosphere. Guru Gobind Singh sacrificed his parents and four Sahibzaaday, was for his beloved Khalsa; and through the Khalsa for a better future for his countrymen and for sarbatt da bhalaa, for the whole humankind. The Students were fascinated to learn how the Guru acquired the stature as both saint and soldier.

The Principal appreciated the performance of the participating students and elaborated the meaning of “Deh Shiva Bar Mohe Ehe, Shubh Karman Te Kabhu Na Daro”. Students were told to fix their goal and move ahead determined, with their heads held high and be successful in their lives following the teachings of Shri Guru Gobind Singh ji. Students were asked to follow the teachings of Guru Gobind Singhji which are very relevant these days.

The celebration was an inspiration to imbibe the values of courage and faith!

~ Tapasleen Kaur
~ New Delhi, 12th Jan ’15

Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s birthday was celebrated with great respect and fervor on 29th December 2014 at Gurudwara Sahib of Akal Academy Gomtipul. The program began with the bhog of Shri Akhand path by the students and the staff members of Akal Academy Gomtipul.

After the bhog of path, various programs were performed by the students. Kids sang poems and narrated stories related to the life of Sahib Shri Gobind Singh Ji. Kavishri and other poems were sung by the students of higher classes. Shabad kirtan was performed by the senior boys and girls who filled the essence of Naam Ras in the entire sangat.

Guru Gobind Singh Ji was a great warrior and a spiritual leader. He had to spend most of his time fighting against the oppression and suppression committed by the unjust forces. He was a unique nation builder who fought for righteousness. He sacrificed his all for human liberty, equality and fraternity. Two of his youngest sons were bricked alive. Sahibzaade Ajit Singh Ji and Jujhar Singh Ji were martyred in the battle of Chamkaur Sahib. Guru Gobind Singh, the last of the living Sikh Gurus, initiated the Sikh Khalsa in 1699, passing the Guruship of the Sikhs to the Eleventh and Eternal Sikh Guru, the Guru Granth Sahib, the sacred Book of the Sikhs.

Poems like ‘Sarbans Daani’ were recited with great reverence for Guru Sahib. Guru Gobind Singh sacrificed his parents and four Sahibzaaday, was for his beloved Khalsa; and through the Khalsa for a better future for his countrymen and for sarbatt da bhalaa, for the whole humankind. . The Students were fascinated to learn how the Guru acquired the stature as both saint and soldier. There was langar for all the students, staff members and the sangat, which was carried for the entire day. All the students and staff members showed their love towards their guru and performed the sewa with full dedication.

~ Tapasleen Kaur
~ New Delhi, 9th Jan ’15

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Inter Academy Athletics Championship ’14 was organised by Akal Academy Dhotian involving students of different academies, providing them a platform to indulge in extracurricular activities along with a healthy competitive environment. Sportive activities including various competitive physical activities which, through casual or organised participation, aim to use, maintain or improve physical ability and skills while providing entertainment to participants, and in some cases, spectators. Students participated enthusiastically in the various kinds of interesting races and bagged various positions.

The Principal stressed on the need for games and physical activities that inculcated self discipline, consideration, generosity, tolerance and above all a sense of mental hygiene and justice that are important for the all-round development of an individual. The events followed the preplanned sequence amidst the excited and cheering spectators. Students displaying exceptional performance were awarded and certificates were distributed among them to further to uplift their confidence and sportsmanship.

~ Tapasleen Kaur
~ New Delhi, 8th Jan ’15

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Akal Academy Kajri Niranjanpur celebrated its Annual Day with lot of zest and enthusiasm amid huge gathering of parents, students and public on 27 December 2014. The programme turned glitzy with variety of cultural programmes and fun raising activities performed by junior kids and senior wing of the school. The main attraction of the programme was the stunning choreographic presentation on ‘Girls, Daughters of God” by Tiny tots. It was focused on the theme of Wonder Women of India.

The most riveting performance was ‘Mein Dharti Punjab Di’ which highlighted the Present and the Past of Punjab. It brought into view the growing problems and social evils in our country. Another drill performance by Class VI to VIII students along with stunning pyramid display and JUJU Dance by class III to V made the audience thrilled with wonder.

The traditional Gatka show stole the show which was followed by Play Saka Chamkaur performed by Middle Wing of the school.

The honourable chief guest on the occasion was Shri Suresh Khanna, former BJP M.L.A. and BJP Legislator Head Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh. S.O. Police station Khuttar and his staff also made their presence.

In his speech hon’ble Chief Guest highly praised the Akal Academy Kajri school Management staff and students for their great endeavor to enliven the message of Great Gurus and visionary saints who paved the way to lead the future generation on the path of universal truth, karma and Dharma. He also stressed on the importance of teachers and parents working hand-in-hand for the development of the children’s personality. S.O Khuttar, Shri Rajesh Kumar too appreciated the untiring efforts put in by the management to raise the standard of the school to this level. The programme concluded after declaring the winners of Akal Charity Lucky Draw organized by the School. Alumni of the school also had their views and shared their achievements at Akal Academy Kajri. S Jaswant Singh and The Principal, Mrs. Simran Kaur Thind thanked one and all for making this day grand and memorable.

~ Tapasleen Kaur
~ New Delhi, 8th Jan ’15

Students of Akal Academy, Rajia celebrated the Prakash Purab of Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji with great devotion & dignity. Students from junior classes recited Sukhmani Sahib and it was an absolute bliss to watch class Nursery & KG kids who dressed up like Guru Ki Fauj reciting Chaupai Sahib & Anand Sahib. Their innocence reflected a divine glow. With their hands folded, eyes closed and heads bowed, the little ones recited the mool mantar, which is a part of their daily school prayer.

Speech & quiz competitions were organized highlighting the great life of Guru Gobind Singh Ji & reviving the unknown facts about Sikh History. The students eulogized the “Great Guru” in Shabad Gaayan competition with full devotion and sanctity.

Guru Gobind Singh Ji was a great warrior and a spiritual leader. He had to spend most of his time fighting against the oppression and suppression committed by the unjust forces. He was a unique nation builder who fought for righteousness. He sacrificed his all for human liberty, equality and fraternity. Two of his youngest sons were bricked alive. Sahibzaade Ajit Singh Ji and Jujhar Singh Ji were martyred in the battle of Chamkaur Sahib. Guru Gobind Singh, the last of the living Sikh Gurus, initiated the Sikh Khalsa in 1699,passing the Guruship of the Sikhs to the Eleventh and Eternal Sikh Guru, the Guru Granth Sahib, the sacred Book of the Sikhs.
Poems like ‘Sarbans Daani’ were recited with great reverence for Guru Sahib. Guru Gobind Singh sacrificed his parents and four Sahibzaaday, was for his beloved Khalsa; and through the Khalsa for a better future for his countrymen and for sarbatt da bhalaa, for the whole humankind. . The Students were fascinated to learn how the Guru acquired the stature as both saint and soldier.

The Principal congratulated the students on Gurpurab, appreciating the performance of the participants and motivating them all to participate in such competitions. She also elaborated the meaning of “Deh Shiva Bar Mohe Ehe, Shubh Karman Te Kabhu Na taro”. Students were told to fix their goal and move ahead determined, with their heads held high and be successful in their lives following the teachings of Shri Guru Gobind Singh ji.

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