Students of Akal Academy, Madhopur are shouldering their responsibility towards nature and contributing their bit towards a green environment. Tree Plantation drive was recently conducted around the campus. The students planted sapling of fruits, flower-bearing trees and also shade giving trees, turning the campus into a beautiful one!

Through such activities way the students will get themselves involved in such healthy exercise which also makes them learn about teamwork, about their environment, about economy and of course fill them up with sense of responsibility, love and compassion.

It’s good to know that it has been proved via Researches that those Kids who garden eat more vegetables. Even more studies have found that students who grew plants scored about 12% higher on academic tests, compared with those who didn’t.

Plant a Tree today and make life on Earth Much Longer!

~ Tapasleen Kaur
~ New Delhi, 21st July ’15

Spectacular Performances in Sports has been remained a significant achievement ever since the establishment of this institution. The Boys Hockey team and Girls Badminton team bagged the first position at district level last year.

Recently a student of Akal Academy Salamkhera Virender Machra cleared the SPAT test for National Level Athletics Participation to be held at Vishakhapatnam in Sept. , 2015.

He is being trained by Mrs. Neelam Rani(PTI of Akal Academy Salamkhera) for this grand Event.

Principal Mrs. Jai Bala, Zonal Director Mr. G.S. Saggu and Staff Members congratulated Virender Machra for excellent performance in Athletics. He earned a lot of appreciation from all his friends & family members.

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Clay Modeling is a great way to help children develop imagination and spark creativity. It also helps to develop hand-eye coordination.

Students of Akal Academy participated in the clay modeling activities and prepared their models giving different attractive shapes to their colorful clay.

Later an exhibition of the clay models prepared by the students was also held in the school premises which was witnessed and appreciated by the teachers & the staff members. It allowed the little ones to explore their talent and create a toy of their own based on their thoughts and ideas.

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~ Tapasleen Kaur
~ New Delhi – 11th July ’15

Remembering the Great visionary and Crusader of making Education real in all terms, Akal Academy Kajri teachers, staff and students under the aegis of Kalghidhar Trust, Baru sahib observed the 50th Death Anniversary of most revered Sant Teja Singh Ji.

The day began with the morning assembly which was dedicated to Sant Teja Singh JI & his noble vision. The students rendered kirtan to spread the divinity. Mr. Harpal Singh highlighted upon the life of Sant Teja Singh, acquainted the students about his life history including his achievements in India and abroad. Students were motivated to follow the path of dedication and hard work to achieve their mission of Value Based Education whose foundations were laid by him.

Later a debate on the “Real Education- Ours and Others” was organized in which students spoke in favour and against the motion and brought out the true meaning of education.

A drawing competition was also organized in which class VII and VIII classes displayed their artistic skills, beautiful portraits and sketch of Sant Teja Singh Ji to pay their homage to the great soul.

The principal Mrs. Simran Kaur Thind, Mr. Jagvir Singh, of divinity dept. Mr. Ashok Singh Guleria , Mr. Harpal Singh, Mr. Philip Xavier Mrs. Kanak Tripathi, Mrs. Kanchan Mishra, Mr. Sudhir Kumar also contributed to make this day memorable.

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~ Tapasleen kaur
~ New Delhi, 10th July ’15

The turban signifies sovereignty, dedication, self-respect, courage and piety. Students of Akal Academy marked the 50th Death Anniversary with Turban Tying ceremony. To create awareness about relevance of the Turban & maintaining unshorn hair amongst youth, on the occasion of Sant Teja Singh Ji’s Death anniversary, Turban Tying ceremony was help to keep the pride of Turban Intact.

Such efforts revive their interest in Sikhi and develop their spiritual relationships strong with their faith.

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

“It’s better to see something than to hear about it a thousand times.” Every expedition made is an experience which leaves students pondering and implores them to think!

Akal Academy Dhugga Kalan recently organized an educational trip cum excursion in the local city for the students till grade 4th which included the different places, stations and park. Students have the opportunity to observe many things that are not available at school which enhances their knowledge.

They provide valuable educational opportunities away from the classroom, without using textbooks and other tools used in a normal school setting.

The students were first taken to the branch of Axis bank at Tanda where they learnt the process of opening an account, depositing money, withdrawing money. A meeting with the bank staff and head of the branch was also conducted to educate them on various processes of the bank.

At such places the student practices his social skills and critical thinking abilities outside of the controlled class setting. Educational trips that take advantage of local resources promote community connectivity.

Secondly, the Civil Hospital was visited. In the hospital the students observed the different wards. They witnessed number of patients admitted in O.P.D ward & emergency ward. They also observed different rooms like, Operation Theater & X-ray room. Educational discussions were organized with the dentist , surgeon, nurses ,other doctors who described them about various equipment which used to treat the patients.

The third visit was to the Railway station. Students expressed their curiosity to visit the station. They witnessed many passengers were waiting for the train to reach their destination. They observed the ticket counter, over head bridge.

By this visit they came to know how tickets are purchased or cancelled. They also saw the station master’s quarter who handles all the responsibilities.

On the way back, they observed the bus station, full of hustle and bustle, where they saw the different buses standing on their particular counters.

Visit to the Shimla Park were a refreshing end to the excursion where they enjoyed themselves. The academy provided them refreshments.Places like banks, railways station, parks are important resources within a community for both the student.

It was a day full of curiosity, exciting experiences & fun. A fun bonding experience which offered a refreshing break to both the teachers & students. Students on Educational trips can often learn while having fun in a more informal environment.

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

Akal Academy Gomti commemorated the 50th death anniversary of Sant Teja Singh ji whose relentless efforts helped to find the most pious and sacred place “ The Divine Valley of Peace- Baru Sahib”. Sant Teja Singh ji erected a small Gurudwara at this place and today this place has emerged as one of the educational centers. Schools, Colleges, University, Gurudwara and many other similar professional and spiritual institutions have come at this very odd and difficult place.

Children of Akal Academy Gomti participated in numberous programmes to mark the day of remembrance. The programme began with the recitation of shabad “ Santaan Kay Kaaraj Aap Khaloa “ by class VII students. Sr.Surinderpal Singh, Divinity and Music teacher highlighted the various achievement of Sant ji. He detailed how St.Teja Singh ji visited different countries to spread the message of sikh Gurus. St.Teja Singh Ji struggled hard to bring maximum relief to the people living there.

After Class VII, it was class X students who recited the Shabad “ Mere Ram Rai, Toon Santaan Ka Sant tere”. Harmanpreet Kaur of class XII read out a long and detailed life-history of Sant Teja Singh Ji.

Fulfilling the wishes of Sant Attar Singh ji, Sant Teja Singh ji helped a lot in the establishment of many educational institutions. Class X girls recited another Shabad “ Santan Ka Sadka”. In the end two students sang in praise of Sikh Guru’s. These boys presented the life history of Guru ji in the form of a kavishri.

The flame might be out but the LIGHT STILL SHINES upon these blessed souls!

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A new, unique, and exciting program to honor Sant Teja Singh’s amazing life and contribution to the Sikh and South Asian community of BC has been organized by Indo-Canadian Sikhs at Vancouver.

Sikh History Tour for high school students in memory of Sant Teja Singh Ji, to many Sikh historical sites around the Vancouver area, to teach children about Canadian Sikh history pioneered by Sant Teja Singh and other Gurmukhs.

Students aged 13-18 from all over the Lower Mainland are invited to take part in a bus tour of Several Sikh Heritage sites, from Abbotsford to Vancouver.

Date – Saturday, July 4th
Timings – 9:00am-7:00pm

The day will be filled with education, fun, engaging speakers.

Sant Teja Singh was a saint, scholar, and worldwide activist who worked tirelessly for the betterment of the Sikh community, within and outside itself, through most of the 20th century. Sikhs around the world, particularly in North America, owe a great amount of their success as a community to pioneers like Sant Teja Singh, who lead the community to great heights through very difficult and challenging times.

This program is a joint effort between Gurmat Center Abbotsford, Guru Nanak Academy, Akal Academy Surrey, Gurdwara Sahib Sukh Sagar, SFU Sikh Students’ Association, UFV Sikh Students’ Association, and UBC Sikh Students’ Association.

This is one of the efforts by the Vancouver Sikh Sangat to celebrate the 50th Barsi of Mahapursh Sant Baba Teja Singh Ji.