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Check out the latest press coverage on the 26th Annual Day Celebrations, the event that saw oneness, diversity, colourful talents, successful Akal Academy change makers and much more all in a day’s function!
Baru Sahib, Sunday 20th Oct 2013: It was not just another day at Akal Academy, Baru Sahib, it was a step forward to help one and all experience Oneness, diversity, colourful talents and successful Akal Academy change makers and much more.
The flowers were a bloom at the ‘valley of Divine Peace’ and The Kalgidhar Trust, Baru Sahib celebrated the 26th Annual Day of its flagship school at the Baru Sahib, Himachal Pradesh with much fervour and togetherness. The landscape was blooming with colour and music mingled with the happy chatter and cacophony of young colourfully dressed kids of all ages.
The ceremony was a combination of speeches by prestigious guests, prize distributions, Shabad – Kirtans, orchestra performance, educational/historic skits and much more displaying a blend of talent, mutual love and coordination of divine little souls!
The program started with the arrival of guests, Mr. S. Sikander Singh Maluka, Educational Minister, Govt. of Punjab, Guest of Honour – Mr. Gangu Ram Musafir, Vice Chairman Planning Commission, Govt. of Himachal Pradesh and members from Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Committee.
Further, the events of Fun and Frolic started with kids from nursery to the high school participating in the most diverse and the most colourful skits. Some bring a smile, some tears and some were waved-off with a great social message. Looking at little kids all dressed in colours was a feast to the eyes.
Principal Dr. Neelam Kaur graced the occasion with a soft speech sending out the message of Guru Nanak, announcing the Akal Academy achievers, and then showed the way bright future with the upcoming IB affiliated World School and much more.
The guests as well appreciated the event with their kind words. Mr. Sikander Singh Maluka was impressed with the way kids have been trained at Akal Academy, so much so that he promised to work with the Trust and help bring forward the talent in future.
The Honourable Chief Guest handed over the prizes to the academic achievers. He said, “it is my good fortune that I have been invited for this sojourn to the ‘valley of Divine peace’. I am spell bound to see the type of value based education being imparted to the students of Akal Academies. This is how knowledge should be imparted to the students, the academic and the spiritual studies which is the need of the hour. I am amazed with the efforts of Baba Iqbal Singh ji, the way he has nurtured the Akal Academies which were bringing laurels in all the fields”.
Thereafter, beautifully written and performed skits were displayed by the kids to put forward the message on social issues of child labour, unity and fight against war, tree plantation and fight against drug abuse. The program ended with a great performance of Sikh Martial Arts that left the audience spellbound with the amazing performance – ‘Gatkha’ by the students who performed their heart out! The audience was moved to tears when young kids enacted “Bhagat Dhruv”, a skit based on historical facts from Guru Granth Sahib ji.
The annual day program ended on a Divine mood with a spiritual speech by Baba Iqbal Singh Ji, President of the Kalgidhar Trust and the divine spirit behind Rural Education Revolution. Babaji, as he is lovingly called by all, blessed the audience with pearls of Divine wisdom. He appreciated the little kids and the efforts they had put in to put forward the Sikhi Culture so well. He also thanked all guests and parents, children and volunteers for making this event a successful one and also put forward his belief that “someday, shall ultimately lead the world to permanent peace”.
It was a feast for the eyes with panoramic mountainsforming the backdrop to an open air Stage amidst great weather, wherein we witnessed hidden talent being uncovered in little flowers that bloomed in the Valley of Divine Peace!
~ Deeksha Singh
~ New Delhi, 23rd Oct 2013
Whilst celebrating the pious occasion Guru Ram Das Ji Prakash Utsav at village Dhanal Kalan Akal Academy Campus with great fervor & spirits – students of class 8th & 9th from the school alongside teachers, with intent of following the god’s message of serving humanity, distributed fruits to girls at the Unique Home – Jalandhar.
The event was executed with support of ‘Interact Club’ Jalandhar Central, under the guidance of Club’s Head in charge S. Manjeet Singh, President Sahibpreet Singh and Secretary Arshpreet Kaur.
On the occasion, Unique Home’s leader S. Prakash Kaur appreciated the devoted deed of students of serving the girls with such graced affection and prayed for the well-being of these rural students, seeking blessings and serving-strength to them, so they can serve the society.
Prakash Kaur happens to be an acclaimed activist, she was selected Real Hero 2011 in the Children’s Education category by CNN-IBN and the audience were moved when she articulated the reality of girl child in Punjab.
Principal Harpreet Kaur of the Akal Academy village Dhanal Kalan, motivated the students to relentlessly keep moving towards their goals in life & encouraged them to keep following the path professed by Guru Sahibs – which will keep bringing them success.
“We feel graced about being blessed with this opportunity of serving, especially on such a pious occasion of Prakash Utsav. Such participations, such endeavors of compassion, certainly come as a mark of success & achievement for us & our organization’s mission & vision – which seeks to bring grace to human race through developing good global peace-making citizens. Serving humanity & instilling the passion for it into each of our students alongside developing competence & capabilities – always was & shall always remain our ultimate goal ”, expressed the Principal.
~ Deeksha Singh
~ 21st Oct ’13, New Delhi
One of our volunteers on his recent visit to Akal Academy village Fatehgarh in Channa, came across this little genie. He is only 4 yrs old and yet has persona so strong & influencing that he has inspired his entire Jat-Sikh family to take up complete transformation – from being a typical non-vegetarian, alcohol addict cut-surd Jats; the whole of the family pledged upon to prepare to get baptized.
The family took an oath to stop cutting their hair & even gave up on having alcohol, meat & other non-vegetarian intake in order to prepare to take up baptism. Little Harjot Singh’s story got popular through his village. A small episode of discussion that took place between him & his grandfather, where the latter made a pact with our mighty Khalsa, now a star of the Akal Academy.
The life changing words that brought about this sensitizing transition for the family were “Bapuji, tusi sharaab na peeya karo, sharaab peen naal mar jaandey ne”, where upon the Grandfather asked, “Tussi kive jannade ho?” to which young Harjot gave a bestirring remark by saying “Mainu pata lag janda hai Bapuji”, which enlightened the grandfather’s conscience.
Such deep was the effect of the discussion on the Grandfather, that outright to an oath himself & he also instructed his family to abide by it; together the family swore in conformity to the authorities at the Akal Academy while thanking for bestowing such virtues in the son of their family.
Did you know – Punjab, being a land of the pious, is ironically losing its ground over true Sikhi rampantly, which has lead the youth crippled at the hands of alcohol & drug abuse.
Unfortunately no one amongst the society is able to see the subtle link between the two situations. The Kalgidhar Trust, Baru Sahib has identified & strongly felt the need to awaken true Sikhism amongst the people of Punjab by restoring spirituality to built high moral character & social responsibility especially in the Rural villages of Punjab – through a network of 129 value-education based schools (& growing) across 6450 village across Northern India, wherein rural children like Harjot are nurtured with an exclusive blend of traditional moral and spiritual values alongside modern scientific education providing stark infrastructure, facilities and secure environment which is conductive for learning of such kids.
~Ramandeep Singh
~New Delhi, 18 Oct ’13
Young Students, together with staff and teachers of Akal Academy, located 18 Kms from Taran Taran, in a small village Dhotian, carried out rallies against Drug Addiction and promoting Tree Plantation.
The concerned authorities conceptualized these 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.
The Rally, started off by the Principal of the Academy, Ms. Kuljeet Kaur; ancillary to 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” & also propagated the message of love towards saving the environment through plantation of trees.
The young crowd whilst motivating the youth & families on their way through the streets of the village were also seen distributing free saplings to shop-keepers – so they can plant trees at the vacant areas in their vicinity to do their bit in making the atmosphere clean & green.
“We are looking forward to organize such rally drives twice or thrice every year where these children will help create awareness about Drug-Alcohol De-addiction and will also promote Green Environment by planting and motivating others to take up such habit”, expressed Mrs Kuljeet Kaur.
The rallies, starting from Dhotian to Sairon and Rohi situated in Taran Taran Sahib, drove through Borhi Wala Chowk while crossing through several market places on its way; saw its conclusion upon reaching Darbar Sahib (Gurdwara) at Taran Taran.
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~Ramandeep Singh
~New Delhi, 18 Oct ’13
Akal Academy located in Dhudial, Patiala recently organized an event to celebrate the joy of having daughters. This was an exclusive event organized to create awareness & uplift the morale of girl children & parents across rural explicating importance of daughters on Daughter’s Day.
During the celebrations,students presented a drama where they played different roles to depict different characters of the society; it beautifully highlighted the prevalent evils of the society like female feticide, dowry system and other such issues, upon which the Zonal Director Mr. H.S Anand, who also expressed his views on the subject.
Dr. Khushwant Singh, Registrar Akal University also graced the occasion with his speech on ‘Importance of Daughtersin today’s critical times’, explaining how the rural transformation is connected to empowering the women of the country.
The audience felt even more connectedwith an exclusive all girls play that depicted characters of a Mother, a Daughter, a Sister, a Wife & as Doctors, as an Engineer, a teacher, a pilot and a judge conveying the message of girls being equally pivotal, competent and an all-rounder. Students also recitedbeautifully compiled poems to inspire the audience on the occasion.
The Principal of the academy, Mrs. Gurjeet Kaur appreciated the little young daughters & their caliber through an exclusively prepared speech for them & along with the Zonal Director – Mr. H.S Anand, distributed prizes & souvenirs among the little talented kids in appreciation.
~ Deeksha Singh
~ New Delhi, 12th Oct ’13
In a National Security Services Camp (NSS), organized recently by Akal Academy Kajri, class 10th students of the rural School, taking tips & guidance from professionals, voluntarily took up the task of leveling pits on Assam National Highway (N.H).
The camp activity was conceptualized based on the shocking reports on severe accidents, especially involving bikers & other 2-wheeler riders amongst other motorists, who passed by the patchy highway stretch from Akal Academy Kajri up till the forest near Khuttar village. The road had developed a variety of pits & potholes that often caused serious accidents & even death in a number of cases of lately.
After learning about the matter through discussions with the concerned committee at the village, the staff members of the Akal Academy felt it’s not really worth taking the risk any longer by waiting for the officials to take up the action, that of course would involve several complex procedures which would certainly mean allowing more time that could potentially put lives of several commuters at risk until action.
Perhaps the students alongside staff volunteers decided to take up the task of labor involved in fixing the road. The daily commuters & the locals appreciated the pro-active work & efforts put in by the students, so much so that a nearby resident & social activist, S.Kuldeep Singh, arranged for kids’ refreshment & conveyed a wish that administration should also be equally concerned about such issues.
The camp was organized under the expert direction of NSS Incharge Mr. Vijaypal Singh, who, in the occasion said, that such activities would help develop feelings & sense of social responsibilities amongst students involved & other civilians who observed its execution.
The Principal of the school, Ms. Simran Kaur Thind congratulated the teachers & blessed the students for undertaking such difficult yet noble job, she further added “Akal Academy always encourages students for such activities, as they stand in line with the vision of our parent organization The Kalgidhar Trust, Baru Sahib, which seeks promoting world peace & serving humanity.
“Watching the kids doing what the authorities had to do made; not only me, but the whole Akal Academy proud. These kids are an inspiration for everybody. I am glad to have such talent. Kids here are super talented and spiritually inclined as well, what else do you need to be a complete human being?” said the Principal.
Amongst other vital contributors, were also the school Librarian & Discipline In-charge Mr.Philip Xavier alongside teaching staff & other members who helped making this camp successful.
~ Ramandeep Singh
~ New Delhi, 7th Oct ’13
Here’s a call for One and All; the flowers are abloom at the valley of Divine Peace and we at The Kalgidhar Trust, Baru Sahib will be celebrating our 26th Annual Day at the Baru Sahib, Himachal Pradesh on Sunday 20th October, 2013.
Come, be a part of the versatility you would have never experienced before.Experience oneness, colourful talents, successful Akal Academy change makers and much more all in a day’s function. Get a chance to hear from the chief guest Mr. Sikander Singh Maluka, the Education Minister of Punjab.
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Inform all and be a part if this grand spectacle.
~Deeksha Singh
~New Delhi,4th Oct’13
ਚੀਮਾਂ ਮੰਡੀ, 4 ਅਕਤੂਬਰ (ਜਸਵਿੰਦਰ ਸਿੰਘ ਸ਼ੇਰੋਂ) – ਕਲਗੀਧਰ ਟਰੱਸਟ ਬੜੂ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਦੇ ਸੰਚਾਲਨ ਵਿੱਚ ਚੱਲ ਰਹੀ ਅਕਾਲ ਅਕੈਡਮੀ ਚੀਮਾਂ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਮਾਧਿਅਮ ਵਿਖੇ ਸਰਬੱਤ ਦੇ ਭਲੇ ਅਤੇ ਸੁੱਖ ਸ਼ਾਂਤੀ ਲਈ ਚੱਲ ਰਹੇ 371 ਸ੍ਰੀ ਸਹਿਜ ਪਾਠ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਦੇ ਭੋਗ ਅੱਜ ਅਰਦਾਸ ਬੇਨਤੀ ਕਰਨ ਉਪਰੰਤ ਪਾਏ ਗਏ।ਭੋਗਾਂ ਦੀ ਅਰਦਾਸ ਬਾਬਾ ਇਕਬਾਲ ਸਿੰਘ ਪ੍ਰਧਾਨ ਕਲਗੀਧਰ ਟਰੱਸਟ ਬੜੂ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਵਾਲਿਆਂ ਨੇ ਕੀਤੀ ਉਪਰੰਤ ਸੰਗਤਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਸੰਬੋਧਨ ਕਰਦਿਆਂ ਕਿਹਾ ਕਿ ਬਾਣੀ ਪੜ•ਨ ਦੇ ਨਾਲ ਮਨੁੱਖ ਨੂੰ ਕਾਮ, ਕ੍ਰੋਧ, ਲੋਭ, ਮੋਹ ਅਤੇ ਅਹੰਕਾਰ ਤੋਂ ਮੁਕਤ ਹੋ ਕਿ ਆਤਮਿਕ ਸ਼ਾਂਤੀ ਮਿਲਦੀ ਹੈ। ਅਕਾਲ ਅਕੈਡਮੀਆਂ ਦੇ ਵਿਦਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਨੇ ਤਨ, ਮਨ ਨਾਲ ਇਨ•ਾਂ ਸਾਰੇ ਪਾਠਾਂ ਦੀ ਨਿਸ਼ਕਾਮ ਸੇਵਾ ਕੀਤੀ। ਭੋਗ ਮੌਕੇ ਅਕਾਲ ਅਕੈਡਮੀਆਂ ਦੇ ਵਿਦਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਨੇ ਰਸ-ਭਿੰਨਾ ਸ਼ਬਦ ਕੀਰਤਨ ਕਰਕੇ ਸੰਗਤਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਗੁਰਬਾਣੀ ਨਾਲ ਜੋੜਿਆ। ਇਸ ਮੌਕੇ ਅਕਾਲ ਅਕੈਡਮੀ ਦੇ ਪ੍ਰਿੰਸੀਪਲ ਸਰਦਾਰਨੀ ਬੇਅੰਤ ਕੌਰ, ਵਿਦਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਅਤੇ ਸਮੂਹ ਸਟਾਫ਼ ਨੂੰ ਬਾਬਾ ਇਕਬਾਲ ਸਿੰਘ ਨੇ ਸਿਰੋਪਾ ਦੇ ਕੇ ਸਨਮਾਨਿਤ ਕੀਤਾ।
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Sant Baba Iqbal Singh Ji, in one of his recent speech at Baru Sahib on 11th Aug addressed young innocent kids as little ‘Demi-Gods’; indeed, no one but only souls so pure, so pious & young as these students can devotedly, selflessly commit to a Deed so generous.
Young students of Akal Academy Cheema, in reverence to the Almighty, seeking blessings & welfare for humanity, undertook the noble task of doing 371 Sehaj Paths & with blessings & grace of Almighty & wishes of all you supporters, their Paths are scheduled for Samapti Bhog tomorrow i.e. 4th October 2013 from 8 am to 11 am at Cheema Sahib.
Post Bhog, the event will observe Sadh Bachan from Baba Iqbal Singh Ji for the holy congregation.
~Ramandeep Singh
~New Delhi, 3rd Oct’13
