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

Sciences and specially Physics chemistry in many schools is being taught since years and since decades it has been taught only through chalk and talk. Science education has reduced to transferring some formulae, equations and statements from the teachers lecture notes to the student. In order to make the teaching of science understandable, perceivable and enjoyable, Akal Academy Kajri under the aegis of Kalgidhar Trust, Baru Sahib and Bharti Bhavan Publications organized two days Science workshop. Akal Academy Gomti, Telipura and Unnao science teachers eagerly participated in the workshop. The resource person on the occasion was Mr. Rakesh Kumar Awasthi.

The first day of the workshop was dedicated to Strategies and Activities used in teaching of Science. Through demonstrations, and using innovative activities the resource person asked the teachers to use self-designed equipments and tools to enhance learning of concepts.

Baloons, paper toys, water, bottles metal parts can be reshaped and redesigned to make interesting teaching aids. In the concluding session feedback from the teacher was taken and teachers shared and demonstrated their learning experiences.

The Principal Simran Kaur and Mrs Rangbir Kaur thanked the resource person and participating teachers from all Academies.

The second Day of the workshop was dedicated to the teaching of Chemistry using various tools and techniques. Teachers were thoroughly trained to design various simple experiments from almost all the sections of Physics, namely mechanics, heat and thermodynamics, waves, optics, electricity and magnetism. The session was interactive and all aspects of interpretation and the science to be learnt were freely discussed.

~ Tapasleen Kaur
~ New Delhi, 7th Jan 14′

With the blessing of Akal Purakh, Akal Academy Bhadaur celebrated Gurpurab of Shri Guru Gobind Singh ji Maharaj on 5th Jan,2015 with great fervor & devotion. The programme started with divine grace. The congregation started with Nitnem followed by Gurbani vichaar delivered by the principal stressing on imbibing the higher values of life and communal harmony for which Guru Gobind Singh ji strived.

After a short break the students of our Akal Academy along with their teachers recited path of “Sukhmani Sahib” on the school playground. Kavishries and Religious songs were sung by the students expressing their devotion. Kirtan was rendered by students of class 10th followed by Anand Sahib path. Karah Prasad was distributed after divine Ardas. The whole environment was mesmerized with praises of the Great Guru and filled with positively. After the culmination of the congregation, the traditional Guru Ka Langar was served to all the students promoting the feelings of togetherness, fraternity and concern for fellow human beings.

~ Tapasleen Kaur
~ New Delhi, 6th Jan ’14

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Today the most pressing challenge for humankind is to learn to live in harmony with Mother Earth on a genuinely sustainable basis.

Working towards this noble cause, Akal Academy, Mayopatti. under the aegis of The Kalgidhar Trust, Baru sahib organized a tree plantation drive as ‘Environment Degradation’ is emerging as an international challenge before all communities of the world and we must plant more trees to save earth’s fragile ecosystem!

The concerned authorities also conceptualized rallies in an effort to help free the society from the evils of drug & alcohol abuse which are gripping the land Punjab, which, from being a land of the pious, is ironically having its youth crippled at the hands of drug menace, alcohol addiction and losing its ground over true Sikhi rampantly. Students pledged to transform their surroundings green by planting saplings. The students also displayed banners highlighting the need to plant trees to protect the environment. They painted colorful posters to spread the social message all around the surrounding areas.

The Principal also focused on the motive of curbing drug addiction also created awareness about Free Drug De-addiction centers that are run by the charitable organization “The Kalgidhar Trust” & propagated the message of love towards saving the environment through plantation of trees. She also added “ To foster children’s love and their interaction with nature, we sometimes bring students out and conduct classes in the open”.

From creating awareness among children about the ill effects of drugs , planting trees, to asking them to get a plant to school from their homes, to carrying out tree plantation awareness rallies around the school, the authorities of Akal Academy are doing everything possible to ensure that the students grow up to form the brighter nation!

Appreciate the efforts of these students propagating the message of social welfare!

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

Akal Academy Dhotian takes good care of the physical & mental health of its students by engaging them into well-organized sports activities as sports is a compulsory and valued part of the curriculum and is an integral part of a child’s development. Tug of war (rope pulling) is a sport that directly pits two teams against each other in a test of strength.

Each school day contains afternoon sessions lasting approximately one hour each which are devoted to sporting activities. School Programs include inter and intra-school competitive sport, outdoor recreational or adventure sports, fitness, sport development and physical recreation activities. Students are encouraged to participate in a way that suits their interests and abilities. During school sport students will develop a variety of skills that will equip them for lifelong participation in regular sport and recreation activities.

Regular participation in sport and physical activity is associated with a range of physical and mental health benefits both in childhood and adulthood. Active children generally become healthy adults and schools play a key role in contributing to that outcome.

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Akal Academies is a rural chain of schools known for value based education & spiritual education. It does not lack in giving its students the best of opportunities & resources to lead ahead with a bright future. Akal Academy Dhotian organized a story telling & writing competitions for the students of nursery & KG, giving an opportunity to the students let their imaginations loose and paint the world in the colours of their stories. The participating students weaved a story around a given theme.

Storytelling Competition is gaining popularity as it helps children to understand and gives them an outlet to explore their writing skills with the tinge of their innocent imagination. Also, story-writing and telling improve the power of concentration and imagination, helping children become well-rounded adults. Such competitions give the students a grip over their writing skills as well as fluency in language. Teachers motivate them to read more books, inculcation strong communication skills & reading habits in one go!

Watching these tiny tots expressing their innocent thoughts was a bliss to watch. It was interesting to see the zeal of participating & enthusiasm filled atmosphere.

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