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In the celebrating of Vaisakhi – Khalsa Sajna Diwas, Shaheed Baba Khushal Singh Model Sr. Sec. School Lambrah organised Gurmat Competition. The program was initiated with the recitation of Gurbani Kirtan.

Students of Akal Academy, Mander Dona among different schools were participated in Shabad Gayan, Dastar Bandi and Shudh Gurbani Ucharan, keeping the Sikhi intact among the young generations. The impressionable minds are inculcated with the root values of Sikhism. Students of the Academy tied Dastar, recited hymns from Guru Granth Sahib Ji there and represented the school as a Sikh School.

The Academy’s Sukhneet Kaur got 2nd prize in the Shudh Gurbani Ucharan Competition. Over all the students of Akal Academy, Mander Dona bagged with the cash prize of Rs. 1,200 and Sheild for all participants.

“It’s great to see these little young aces perform so well in front of the Sangat. It gives us a sense of satisfaction that our students are equally growing both academically & spiritually, which is the main objective of our organization & all Academies”, cited the Principal.

~ Tapasleen kaur
~ New Delhi, 29th April ’15

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 – 2015!

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:
uk@barusahib.org
OR
Baru Sahib UK Camp, The Kalgidhar Trust UK, 1st Floor,
30 Merrick Road, Southall Middlesex, UB2 4AU
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.

“Guru Tegh Bahadur Trust”, GK, New Delhi had organized a Gurmat competition based on the Lifesketch of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji on National Level. In this competition, people from different caste and religion were participated.

Among them Prabhjot Kaur of Akal Academy bilga has won a Laptop as the First Prize. From Akal Academy Bilga more than 150 students have participated in this Competition.

The Price distribution program was held at Gurdwara Singh Sabha, GK-II New Delhi on 25th April 15 with the holy blessing of Guru Ji followed by the by the Shabad Kirtan recited by students of Greater Kailash Kirtan Academy and Well knowed raagi jathas Bhai Amarjeet Singh Ji, Patiale Wale and Bhai Onkaar Singh ji, Unna Sahib Wale.

Akal Academies Raising Sikhs of the Future with Value based education is the essence of Kalgidhar Society, grooming a cluster of Sikh youths according to the Sikh tenets by organising such events in colabration with other Sikh Societies. The young children are given a thorough knowledge of all walks of life. These Students will be shaped as preachers of Guru Khalsa Panth’s thoughts and well equipped with modern techniques. These children will become the role models in the society for others.

Like & Share to appreciate this achievement by Prabhjot Kaur of Akal Academy, Bilga!

~ Tapasleen Kaur
~ New Delhi, 27th April ’15

On the occasion of holy festival Vaisakhi, Amrit Sanchar Smagam was organized by The Kalgidhar Trust Baru sahib at Akal Academy Raipur Peerbux wala with the help of Sangat from Gurudwara Sahib Braham Bunga Dodra (Mansa). In which about 93 people got baptized. The motive of this smagam was to bring awareness in our young generation regarding drugs and other bad evils.

All the arrangements of this program were organized by Sangat of Dodra Sahib and under the supervision of volunteers of The Kalgidhar Trust Baru sahib. Through Amrit sanchar they proved that Akal Academies are making their students proficient in higher studies and they are showing them the right path and survive in this world. Principals and Students of many other academies were present in this smagam.

During this ‘Amrit sanchar’ the students of Raipur Peer Bakash and sangat of Gurudwara Sahib Brahm Bunga Dodra performed kirtan. Principal Kulwinder Kaur warmly welcomed the sangat and kirtani Jathas from Dodra Sahib. On the completion of the Smagam cluster head Madam Amandeep Kaur thanked all who were present there. S. Avtar Singh Ji denoted property for the Academy, he thanked God. Along with this he is also giving free computer training to the poor student at Bhulath and after regular intervals free medical camps are also organized. Book presentation was also there from Akal Academies. Guru ka Langar was distributed among all.

~ Harsimrat Kaur
~ Cheema Sahib, 27th April ’15

With the blessing of Baba ji, Akal Academy Bhadaur celebrated “ Baisakhi” on 18th April, 2015. The function started with the divine grace. The students of academy along with their teachers recited Path followed by Shabad Kirtan by X & XI class students seeking the blessings of Akal Purakh.

Students of all the blocks K.G to secondary showed their participation in the programme. The whole environment was influenced tremendously and filled with positive vibes of the auspicious occasion. Kawishris by 8th & 9th class girls were the main attraction of the event. Programme reached its pinnacle when girls of class 8th & 9th presented their choreography.

In the end Karah Parshad was distributed among all and students dispersed to their classes along with their respective teachers.

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

Akal Academy Bhadaur organized an activity on the theme “Project on conservation of Energy resources”. Students of VI to X standard participated in it. It was organized by save energy club under the incharge of Ms. Gagandeep Thakur and Ms. Banpreet Kaur & in the supervision of the Principal Ma’am (Ms. Gurdeep Kaur). Students had to prepare on different interesting topic as per their learning standard like Slogans on save energy, Models on Windmill & solar panel, Projects on driving energy from the salt solution.

Students actively participated in it. They were full of enthusiasm to exhibit their talent. Such activities also act as awareness programmes for the students enhancing their learning outcomes. Students were educated about the importance of saving energy and different measures to save energy. These activities provide centurial for students which will cultivate their habit in future.

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