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Guru Nanak Sahib’s Gurpurb declared public holiday in Pakistan’s Punjab

Lahore, Pakistan: As per certain media reports a resolution seeking the Parkash Gurpurb of Guru Nanak Sahib to be made a public holiday in Pakistan’s Punjab province, has been approved by the Pakistan’s Punjab state assembly. As per information available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) the resolution was approved in the Punjab Assembly on […]

Lahore, Pakistan: As per certain media reports a resolution seeking the Parkash Gurpurb of Guru Nanak Sahib to be made a public holiday in Pakistan’s Punjab province, has been approved by the Pakistan’s Punjab state assembly.

As per information available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) the resolution was approved in the Punjab Assembly on May 28.
Sardar Ramesh Singh, the first Sikh member of the Punjab Assembly, had reportedly tabled the resolution.

The passing of the resolution comes just a few days after members of the Sikh community stormed through the gates of Parliament House to protest against the alleged desecration of Guru Granth Sahib Ji.

The protesters later regretted for entering the premises in a violent manner and forwarded a list of demands to members of the Senate.

Leader of the House Raja Zafarul Haq had assured the 13-member Sikh committee that he would forward their demands to Pakistan’s Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.

~ Sikhs in Pakistan

35 Sikhs opted for ‘Khande Baate Da Amrit’ on the pious day of ‘Maseya’

at Gurdwara Cheema Sahib!

Cheema Mandi, 28th May 2014: On the pious day of ‘Maseya’, an Amrit Sanchaar ceremony was organized at the Gurdwara Sahib located at the birth place of Sant Attar Singh Ji Maharaj – Cheema Sahib. During the Amrit Sanchaar 35 Sikhs took up Guru’s ‘Khande Baate Da Amrit’ through Five Pyaras of the Gurdwara Sahib in the Divine presence of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. Before this, dedicated to the occasion of Maseya, Bhog of Sri Akhand Paath Sahib was observed and Kirtan was also performed by the Raagi Jatha. On the occasion of Maseya, the devotees came in large numbers; they took the Holy Dip in the sacred Sarovar and marked their presence at the Gurdwara Sahib.

~ Ramandeep Singh
~ New Delhi, 29th May  ’14

64 Students from Villages Score 10 CGPA without Costly Tuitions!

The Kalgidhar Society – Baru Sahib has developed a value-based education system combined with modern scientific English language based curriculum. The schools are set up in remote inaccessible areas, which are generally missed out by government and private education system, which find them enviable. Starting out of a small campaign, Baru Sahib today is such […]

The Kalgidhar Society – Baru Sahib has developed a value-based education system combined with modern scientific English language based curriculum. The schools are set up in remote inaccessible areas, which are generally missed out by government and private education system, which find them enviable.

Starting out of a small campaign, Baru Sahib today is such heritage of Social, National, Human, Cultural and Religious values where the childhood blooms and a youth’s mind becomes a symbolic image of talent emerging through the mirror of endless possibilities. Solidifying the relation of the service with the society, The Kalgidhar Trust, Baru Sahib is imbibing Human Values to around 5500 students in its lap and around 65,000 students studying in 129 Akal Academies across North India.

We believe that if anyone in Himachal is looking for a way to polish the personality of their children, especially girls, then there is only one choice – Akal Academy, Baru Sahib. This is because – over here neither the curriculum frustrates nor do the classrooms frighten.

Following the discipline & life values derived from Indian Societies, one of the running schools follows CBSE Hindi Curriculum whereas another is an international level school representing International Baccalaureate (IB) module. The students of the schools defy all knowledge barriers at the 40,000+ books large library at the campus. Over here the curiosity does not remain limited to curriculum; available material covers a variety of subjects & topic related to various interests of the students from around the world. The students infuse life into the campus through their interest in Games and creativity in Music and Art.

Outside the schooling division, the student community floor discovers new skies every now and then through the Eternal University. The special thing is that the girls only B.Tech, Nursing & B.Ed Campuses represent the account of their dedication. The whole atmosphere turns into such family that entire Himachal feels proud about this educational institution. This is also because of the opportunities visible after education. Hypothesis is visible through the campus. Student Community, Teachers’ Division, Administration and all the Supporters together make strength of around 7000 people; a strong feeling of fraternity & oneness prevails amongst all.

Meet the stars who have earned a big name for their families and our schools from across – Akal Academies with 10 CGPA!

Akal Academy, Baru Sahib

Akal Academy, Muktsar

Akal Academy, Reeth Kheri

Akal Academy, Dhindsa

Akal Academy, Ratia

Akal Academy, Bhadaur

Akal Academy, Kauriwara

Akal Academy, Fatehgarh Channa

Akal Academy, Bhai Desa

Akal Academy, Balbehra

Varinder Singh
Varinder Singh

Akal Academy, Jand Sahib

Anmol
Anmol

Akal Academy, Bilga

Kamalpreet Kaur
Kamalpreet Kaur

Students of Akal Academy Bhadaur participate in “Gurmat Quiz” on Birthday of Shri Guru Amardaas Ji!

Akal Academy Bhadaur organized Gurmat Quiz on the Birthday of Shri Guru Amardaas Ji from I to X class. It was held in the central corridor of block-A after a short break. The event was organized by the incharge of Atul house with great ease and comfort.

The judges gave the positions according to the student performances.

(Classes- I & II)
1st position               – Ajay House
2nd position              – Amul House
3rd position               – Atul House

Classes- III to VI
1st position               – Amul House
2nd position              – Abhai House
3rd position               – Ajay House

Classes VII to X
1st position               – Amul House
2nd position              – Abhai House
3rd position               – Ajay House

The program met with its end with prize distribution. Respected Principal Madam gave prizes to the position holders & 100% attendance of session 2013-14 and the students who got positions in this competition. It was a great moment for them while their faces cheered up while taking prizes.

~ Deeksha Singh
~ New Delhi, 28th may ’14

Over 50,000 Sikhs turned the Historic City into a Sea of Turbans when they converge at Malacca’s sole Gurdwara

MALACCA: Over 50,000 Sikhs from all over the region turned the historic city into a sea of turbans when they converged at Malacca’s sole gurdwara to commemorate the anniversary of revered missionary Sant Baba Sohan Singh Ji. The commemoration that began on Friday reached its climax yesterday when devotees and pilgrims made a beeline for […]

MALACCA: Over 50,000 Sikhs from all over the region turned the historic city into a sea of turbans when they converged at Malacca’s sole gurdwara to commemorate the anniversary of revered missionary Sant Baba Sohan Singh Ji.

The commemoration that began on Friday reached its climax yesterday when devotees and pilgrims made a beeline for the temple at Jalan Temenggong here.

The temple also witnessed daily recitals of the Kritan (holy verses), chanting and singing of religious hymns and reading of the holy scriptures a day before the three-day festival.

The annual commemoration that is observed in the third week of May was also attended by several renowned Sikh priests from India, as well as community leaders from Australia, Canada and Asian countries.

Over 50 stalls were also set up within the temple compound and along Jalan Temenggong, selling a host of merchandise ranging from traditional foodstuff to religious articles.

United Sikhs Malaysia, an NGO representing the local Sikh community, also completed a 300km goodwill walk from Singapore at 6pm yesterday.

The walk, which commenced on May 17, was led by Rishi Singh Randhawa from Singapore’s Silat Road Gurdwara Sahib.

~ By R.S.N. MURALI

Kalgidhar Society Fundraiser a Resounding Success!

Annual Fundraising Gala brings an exciting buzz to Surrey Surrey, BC – Saturday May 24 marked the 5th annual fundraiser hosted by Akal Academy Surrey in conjunction with the The Kalgidhar Society.  Although this has become an annual event, this year’s gala had a different feeling which was palpable.  The fact that the 2014 fundraiser […]

Annual Fundraising Gala brings an exciting buzz to Surrey

Surrey, BC – Saturday May 24 marked the 5th annual fundraiser hosted by Akal Academy Surrey in conjunction with the The Kalgidhar Society.  Although this has become an annual event, this year’s gala had a different feeling which was palpable.  The fact that the 2014 fundraiser was  to collect proceeds for the currently under construction  Akal University Guru Ki Kashi at Damdama Sahib ,Talwandi Sabo Bathinda Punjab created a vibe and buzz throughout the evening as gala attendees shared their excitement for the new project.

The evening was graced by Baba Iqbal Singh Ji President The Kalgidhar Society Baru Sahib.  Baba ji shared the vision for the new project and personally appealed everyone for their kind contributions. Baba Ji explained to the gala the importance of the new Akal University and how this university will spread the universal message of brotherhood of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji.  Dr. Khem Singh Gill former Vice Chancellor & Chairman Akal Acadmies emphasize the need of value based education which is being provided by chain of 129 Akal Academies to over 60,000 children in northern India.

Ravinderpal singh from Delhi chapter of Baru sahib attracted attention of audience  by slide show presenation on today’s punjab with facts & figures. Dr Pargat Singh Bhurji read the official messages  by Hon.  Premier Christy Clark & Mayor Dianne watts.

Ravideep Kaur Mukta from Dallas Texas shared her story how Akal Academy helped her by providing free education after she lost her father in early childhood.Prof. Gurvinder Singh Dhaliwal shared the contribution of Principal Sant Teja Singh ji to Canadian Sikhs.

Kiran Kaur Saluja president Akal Academy shared the program Akal Academy Surrey has been providing to local Sikh Youth from last 7 years. Other guest speakers included Simran Kaur from USA , Anju Kaur Chawla Forida , Rana Singh Sethi and Navneet Kaur Johal.

Avtar Singh Gill Event organiser thanked all the Media, Sangat & donors for supporting this noble cause.

Khalsa Diwan Society New Westminster presented citation to Baba Iqbal Singh ji for his services to the Man Kind.  Jai Tegh Singh Anant read the Citation.

Bhai Sarwan Singh ji was recognized as an ambassador of the Sikh Faith for his Guiness Book of World Records record for longest beard. Bhai Sarwan Singh has not only been blessed with his beard, but he has been able to use his gift as a tool to enlighten the world about Sikhism.

Sukhninder Singh Sangha IT professional from Surrey BC was also recognized for founding Guru Nanak’s  Free Kitchen, a soup kitchen program run weekly for the homeless in the east side of Downtown Vancouver.  Mr. Sangha  and his team of volunteers has taken the Sikh tenant of langar and sharing to those who most need it.

The Akal Academy Surrey would like to thank all of the individuals and businesses who made this evening a great success. We look forward to providing details of the new university as they become available!Rina K Chawla & Dr. Pargat Singh Bhurji served as a stage MC.

Note: This program was Live telecast worldwide from Surrey BC by PTC television.

 

Calling out Registrations for Akal Gurmat International Youth Camp – 2014!

Looking as to how to make the most out of your kid’s Summer holidays? Look no further! Get your child get Sikh experience with Akal Gurmat International Youth Camp – 2014! Program and General Information DATES – 25th JULY until 17TH AUGUST 2014 At – Akal Academy, Baru Sahib, HP, India, Baru Sahib, Via Rajgarh, Teh. […]

Looking as to how to make the most out of your kid’s Summer holidays? Look no further! Get your child get Sikh experience with Akal Gurmat International Youth Camp – 2014!

Program and General Information

DATES – 25th JULY until 17TH AUGUST 2014
At – Akal Academy, Baru Sahib, HP, India, Baru Sahib, Via Rajgarh,
Teh. Pachhad, Distt. Sirmore,
Himachal Pradesh – 173101, INDIA
Tel: 1799-276031/91, 9816033303, 9816033304
Fax: 1799-276041
E-Mail: info@barusahib.org
Contact Person: Jatinder Singh
Mobile: 9816441198

Location

The camp will be held at Akal Academy, Baru Sahib, located in the lap of the majestic sylvan Himalayan Hills, ensconced in the valley surrounded by beautiful mountains from all sides, 135 km from Chandigarh, near Solan in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Education Exchange Donation (voluntary)

While you gain your education, please support Baru Sahib to sponsor an underprivileged child in exchange.
For example A donation of £315 provides a year’s student fees for one child. (the actual cost of camp is £175)Most of the young children in rural North India have to stay at home due to poverty and lack of educational opportunities around their villages. They indulge in household work or child labour. Your sponsorship could change that. Sponsor the value based education of a rural child in North India. Your sponsorship will make a difference to theirlife and the panth, enabling them to develop into a responsible, honest and hardworking citizens helping in the creation of man ideal society.

Program and Activities

You will learn Gurmukhi, NaamSimran, Nitnem, GurbaniSanthya (correct pronunciation of Gurbani), Kirtan, Gurmat, Sikh philosophy, Sikh history and practical way of Sikh living. Classes for learning musical instruments will also be provided. To sharpen the mind and body, Yoga exercises, Gatka (Sikh martial arts), Sports, hiking in the hills, picnics and many other fun activities will take place. Interested campers can also avail the opportunity for Amrit Sanchar at the camp.

Music Instrument Classes

You can choose to learn to play any of the following music instruments: Harmonium, Tabla, Sitar, Violin, Rabab, Saranda, Taus, Sarangi etc.

Camp Facilities

The camp will be housed in a new building with modern, sanitary facilities for boarding, lodging and classrooms. Students will be provided with distilled water for drinking. Separate facility will be available for parents.

  • Meals
    Delicious and highly nutritious vegetarian meals will be provided. Pizzas, veggie burgers, French fries, milk shakes and other western dishes will also be served.
  • Medical
    Baru Sahib has a fully equipped 280-bed Akal Charitable Hospital with competent medical staff of 50.
  • Communication
    Students may receive mail; phone communication may take place on the designated days; and e-mail messages may be received, which will be printed and given to the student. Authorized visits are allowed.
  • Transportation
    Air-conditioned Buses will leave AMRITSAR for Baru Sahib ON 28TH. Students will also be provided with transportation on trip to historic Gurdwaras and back to AMRITSAR. Arrangements will be made to pick up unaccompanied minors from the airport.

 

IMPORTANT DATES:

  • DEPART UK BETWEEN 25TH AND 27TH JULY 2014
  • Arrive BETWEEN AMRITSAR 26TH JULY 28TH JULY- Baru sahib sewadars will be at airport to receive all campers
  • OVERNIGHT STAY AT DARBAR SAHIB AMRITSAR (Historic Gurdwara visit and stay)
  • MID CAMP PROPOSED VISIT TO POANTA SAHIB DATES TBC
  • DEPART for camp 29th July 2014 AMRITSAR 11.00 AM AND ARRIVE BARU SAHIB 29TH JULY EVENING
  • Registration of the campers at Baru Sahib July 30th 2014
  • Inauguration of the camp July 31ST2014
  • Closing ceremony and of the camp Aug17th, 2014
  • Return flights 19thAUGUST – Baru sahib will arrange transport for all passengers back to Amritsar for flights.
  • Suggestions for Airline Travel: Try to adjust your flight to AMRITSAR to ARRIVE BETWEEN 26TH AND 28TH LATEST 2014

 

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Things to Pack

  1. Several Pagris/Patkas/Chunnis (minimum 2 each)
  2. Kurta and Pajamas/ Salwar Kameezs for day trips (minimum 2 each)
  3. A pair of pants/jeans (no shorts or crop pants) and t-shirt for the picnic.
  4. 2-3 night suits
  5. Light jacket
  6. Sneakers/ Trainers
  7. Bath /shower rubber soled shoes (flip flops)
  8. Easy to slip on and off, sturdy, comfortable day shoes / sandals.
  9. Toiletries / personal hygiene items (soap, shampoo, toothpaste etc).
  10. Insect repellent
  11. Prescribed medication , inc details of medication
  12. Labelled Laundry bag
  13. Four day supply of undergarments, socks, cloth hankies etc.
  14. 2 Bath towels and 2 hand towels
  15. 1 refillable water bottle
  16. 1 backpack with a pocket for a water bottle

 

VERY IMPORTANT-PLEASE EMAIL YOUR TRAVEL PLANS TO ENSURE WE CAN ARRANGE TRANSPORT ETC

Registration Coordinators:

USA and other countries:
Bhupinder Singh, 860-233-6458, bsingh1699@gmail.com
UK and Europe:
Sukhdev Singh Rai, 07774 160006, sukhdev@cleversocks.co.uk
R.S. Atwal, 07711382621
Canada:
Avtar Singh Gill, 604-780-7200, info@akalacademy.ca
Japan:
Sarabjit Singh, 81669412179, abnash_bhatia@yahoo.com
Mandeep Singh, 81782416344, mschadha@recosoft.com

Registration Forms may be mailed to:

USA and other countries:
192 Mohawk Drive West Hartford, CT 06117
UK and Europe:
barusahib@hotmail.co.uk
OR
Baru Sahib UK camp (SS Rai, c/o Cleversocks Ltd., 101 Charles Henry Street,
Highgate, Birmingham, B12 0SJ
Canada:
Akal Academy Surrey, #204-12639-80 ave, Surrey BC Canada, Fax: 1800-518-0740
Japan:
Osaka-Shi, Chuo-ku, 1-1-8 nonibashiTanimachi green heights 802 5400011

NOTE:

  1. All personal items and articles of clothing must be labelled with the attendee’s name using a permanent marker.
  2. Avoid bringing clothing where the colours run during washing. Laundry will be done at least twice a week.
  3. Bring clothes that are appropriate to wear at this location.
  4. Campers will be responsible for their own belongings and are discouraged from bringing jewellery etc.
  5. Campers will be provided with camp uniforms.

IB ‘In-School Workshop’ at Akal Academy, Baru Sahib!

An IB Authorized In-School workshop was held at Akal Academy, Baru Sahib early this month, where 19 newly inducted staff members participated in the two – day ‘Making PYP Happen’ workshop. Mary Vedra – Quality Education Auditor, Emirates National Schools Abu Dhabi, UAE headed the workshop.

The International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (PYP) is an educational program managed by the International Baccalaureate (IB) for students aged 3 to 12. While the program prepares students for the IB Middle Years Program, it is not a prerequisite for it. The subject areas of the PYP are language, social studies, mathematics, science and technology, arts, and personal, social and physical education. Students are required to learn a second language during the program. Assessment is carried out by teachers according to strategies provided by the IB, and with respect to guidelines to what the students should learn specified in the curriculum model.

It was the 5th IB in-School workshop at Akal Academy in the last 3 years and the 3rd Category 1 workshop!

~ Deeksha Singh
~ New Delhi, 26th May ’14

 

Baba Iqbal Singh Ji has been awarded with a Citation from New York State Assembly!

Baba Iqbal Singh ji Awarded a Citation for being an outstanding individual, one which is worthy of the esteem of the country, the community, and the great State of New York.

Baba Iqbal Singh ji Awarded a Citation for being an outstanding individual, one which is worthy of the esteem of the country, the community, and the great State of New York.

Baba Iqbal Singh Ji has been awarded with a Citation from New York State Assembly!

Hospital to Transform into Sikh Free School – expected to begin next month!

May 24, 2014: Work to transform a former hospital site into the city’s first Sikh free school is expected to begin next month. Sikh community members behind the project said funding for Falcons Primary, in Gipsy Lane, has been committed by the Department for Education and planning permission will go through shortly. Free schools are […]

May 24, 2014: Work to transform a former hospital site into the city’s first Sikh free school is expected to begin next month.

Sikh community members behind the project said funding for Falcons Primary, in Gipsy Lane, has been committed by the Department for Education and planning permission will go through shortly.

Free schools are set up by charities, parents or teachers and are outside local authority control, but paid for by the state.

The school is officially set to open in September. Recruitment is well underway, with two teaching posts still to be filled, along with some administration roles. Limited space is left in the reception class. Head teacher Stephen Snelson, former head at Farndon Fields Primary, in Market Harborough, will lead the school in a former hospital administration block in Northfields.

George Hine House next door will also be refurbished as part of the plans. The school will take up to 120 youngsters in reception and foundation stage in its first year, eventually growing to 420 places in total. Falcons Primary will follow the national curriculum, although free schools are not obliged to do so.

Although the school is based on the Sikh ethos, it is for children of all faiths – or none – and interest from all parents is welcome. Harminder Jagdev is among those behind the school. He said: “The funding agreement has been signed. We are the first school in this particular wave of free school applications to have that, which is very pleasing. “The back of the existing building in Gipsy Lane will eventually be demolished and rebuilt and some remodelling will take place inside.

“We’re really looking forward to seeing the finished results and to opening the school later this year. “We only have about 10 places left in reception for this September and year one is now full. “Obviously, the school will grow over subsequent years but we’re very pleased with the positive response we’ve had.

“It’s a very exciting time for us and I’m pleased to say it has progressed as we had hoped. “Any prospective parents who would like to find out more are more than welcome to get in touch with us to ask questions – we’ll be more than happy to answer them.

by Leicester Mercury | Fiona Dryden
Source: www.leicestermercury.co.uk

To find out more, go to: www.falconsprimary.org