Perfecting Cooking and Dancing Skills at Winter Camp: Shemrock Buttercups
Keekli Reporter, 30th December, 2013, Shimla
As winters descend on Shimlaites with almost a three month break until the next academic session, parents have a tough time deciding how to keep their wards busy. The Winter Camp held at Shemrock Buttercups, (a play school) Khalini, offered some amazing activities such as Yoga, Art & Craft, Dance, Cooking, Personality Development and Creative Writing. Principal Umang Banga said, “The 15 day camp began on 13th December and about 26 children from age group 3-12 years participated. The focus was to provide a playful and entertaining environment coupled with some serious learning”. She further added that children were eager to learn cooking and dancing, while through Yoga they learnt the benefits of exercising and healthy living.
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Vishesh Gurmat Samagam: An Educational Initiative on Sikhism
Keekli Reporter, 26th December, 2013, Shimla
Celebrating the martyrdom of the sons of Shri Guru Gobind Singh aka Shahidi Divas, the Dharam Prachar Committee Singh Sabha in association with the Sahibzada Youth Federation, Shimla organized a five day long Vishesh Gurmat Samagam. During this Samagam various competitions were held for nearly 70 children between the age groups of four to twelve years, who participated in events such as poetry, drawing, quiz and declamation. The first event began on 21st December, 2013 in the evening, when children gave few scintillating performances by singing aarti, kirtan, poetry, lectures, ardaas, hukumnaama and sukhaasan, enlightening and entertaining everyone about the rich heritage of Sikhism and their culture.
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Fun & Frolic during Annual Fete: Saint Ann’s Academy, Jaipur
Nivedita Doegar, 21st December, 2013, Jaipur
To end the year on an enjoyable and entertaining spirit the school authorities at Saint Ann’s Academy organized a Fete for the students and their parents. The thrill and enthusiasm to make the event a huge success was evident among students and teachers alike. Principal G.S. Roy who with the assistance of the Head Mistress Iris Soreng monitored the sales of the coupons informed that more than 12 stalls had been put up by the teachers. Principal Roy added that plenty of eatables such as Chinese, French Fries, dhokhla, idli sambhar, bhel puri, candy floss, ice creams, patties, cake-pastries, popcorns, cold drinks etc were on offer. Fun games such as rings, car race, chocolate wheel, ball in the pot, lucky dip and dart board were available for kids to try their luck at.
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Christmas Celebrations in Saint Ann’s Academy, Jaipur
Nivedita Doegar, Keekli Reporter, 20th December, 2013, Jaipur
The students and teachers of Saint Ann’s Academy, Jaipur, decorated the entire school during the Christmas Celebrations held prior to the closing of winter break on 20th December, 2013. All the classrooms were decorated with small Christmas trees, stars, bells, balls, Santa caps, sock and snowmen depicting the spirit of the season. Principal G.S. Roy said, “This was a time for peace and inculcating the spirit of giving and sharing among students. We ensure that children experience all the festivities in their full colour and splendour”.
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CM Grooves with Portmore Students during Annual Day Celebrations
Keekli Reporter, 2nd December, 2013, Shimla
The students of Government Girls Senior Secondary School Portmore celebrated their Annual Day and Prize Distribution function with great zeal, enthusiasm and passion, which was clearly reflected in each and every performance given by them. Honorable Chief Minister, Virbhadra Singh graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and took the Guard of Honor by the scouts and guides followed by a March Past by the students of Portmore School. He was then guided by Principal Nisha Bhaluni and Vice Principal, Dipshikha to the auditorium where he lighted the lamp following which the function began. Other dignitaries present were Mayor Sanjay Chauhan and former Deputy Mayor Harish Janartha.
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Celebrating Life with Differently-abled Children: UDAAN
Keekli Reporter, 30th November, 2013, Shimla
UDAAN, a Shimla-based NGO, actively working and catering to the special need of differently abled children, organized a community awareness campaign “Badhte Kadam V”, from 28th to 30th November, 2013, which concluded today with lively celebrations and dance performances by children at the Gaiety Theatre, Shimla. Lalita Rana, an active member as well as spokesperson for UDAAN informed that the three day Awareness Campaign on Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Himachal Pradesh began with a rally or Jaagrukta Divas on 28th November, in which parents and children took part. On 29th November an Early Intervention Seminar was organized by the NGO in which special educators, IGMC doctors, university psychologists and parents participated exchanging ideas and discussing the special needs of these special children. And todays’ Cultural Inclusion fest was organized to show that differently abled children were celebrating life as any normal kid in the society. The stage was set ablaze with performances by both, the normal as well as special children as the audiences clapped loudly encouraging one and all.
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Junior School Christmas Celebration: Convent of Jesus and Mary
Keekli Reporter, 29th November, 2013, Shimla
Little angels of classes Nursery and Kindergarten celebrated the Christmas Day at Convent of Jesus and Mary, (famously known as Chelsea School) before the end of the 2013 session. The celebrations began with a play depicting the birth of Jesus Christ. Principal Sister Shyma and Manager Sister Alma Abraham were the Chief Guest for the day. However, the Celebrations were spread over two days, 28th and 29th November. Seniors participated on the first day.
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Arnav and Akshita declared Best Athletes: DVPS Sports Meet
Keekli Reporter, 29th & 30th November, 2013, Nalagarh
Spirit of sportsmanship as well as zeal and enthusiasm was witnessed during the two day Annual Sports Day celebrations at the Doon Valley Public School campus on 29th and 30th November. The event was inaugurated by Chairman, Rajeev Sharma on 29th accompanied with his wife, Anoop Sharma, Secretary, DVPS. On the final day DSP Nalagarh, Nishchint Singh presided over the function. Other dignitaries present were Mrs Gurnam Kaur, Mr Gurbinder and Mrs Harsha who graced the occasion and gave their blessings to the students.
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A Precursor to Christmas Celebration: Auckland House School
Keekli Reporter, 28th November, 2013, Shimla
Students and teachers of Auckland House School celebrated the Christmas spirit with a Carol Service on Thursday with religious gaiety and fervor. It was an appropriate end to the current Academic Session with prayers offered to Lord Jesus Christ.
The programme began with Special Prayer. Pastor Nira Malak began by citing the teachings from the Holy Bible. Carols were sung in praise of the birth of Lord Jesus Christ. The school choir enthralled the audience and the entire atmosphere became sacrosanct and sanctified and everybody’s heart was filled with joy and the Lord’s Grace.
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DVPS Organized Seminar on Career Counselling
Keekli Reporter, 9th November, 2013, Nalagarh
The campus of Doon Valley Public School, Nalagarh witnessed a three hour long seminar on “Career Counselling” for students of classes 10th, 11th and 12th from the resource person, Dr Rajwinder Singh, Director, Focus Institute, Chandigarh, who spoke at length about the various avenues which medical, non-medical, humanities and commerce streams offer for the students.
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Grand Finale Performance by Sparkling Regalites
Keekli Reporter, 27th October, 2013, Shimla
A perfect, vibrant and spirited ending to the two day event, the 21st Annual Day Celebrations by the tiny tots of Regal Public School, Shimla. Each and every child performed on the stage and the best part, all students gave individual performances too, whether it was a poem, song or dance, just before receiving their prizes. Principal, Manmohan Khanna was happy with the concert and gave full credit to his hard working staff, Anupam Dogra, Aradhana, Nisha Verma, Vidya, Divya, Monika, Neelam and Nisha Kashyap. He said, “We put in lots of efforts to ensure that every child gets to perform on the stage, no matter how big or small the act it. I also wish to express my gratitude and appreciation towards my teaching and support staff as it is their patience and diligence that has been reflected on the stage today”.
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Innocence Wins Hearts: Regal School’s Annual Day
Keekli Reporter, 26th October, 2013, Shimla
Today was just a precursor to the two day event, the 21st Annual Day Celebrations held by the Regal Public School at the Kali Bari Hall, Shimla. To ensure that each and every child participates and all children are duly awarded as they all are winners, the event had been carefully planned over two days. Half the school children participated in various events and rest half were warmly welcomed on the stage with their parents to receive the awards. Principal Manmohan Khanna inaugurated the show by lighting the lamp and greeted all the parents on the occasion.
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DAV, New Shimla lifts the 5th Padamshree Naina Devi Running Trophy: Chapslee School, Shimla
Keekli Reporter, 26th October, 2013, Shimla
When participation becomes the biggest reward then winning or losing merely become meaningless words and hidden talent is seen in its full magnificence and brilliance. The 5th Padamshree Naina Devi Inter School Talent Contest – 2013 was organized by Chapslee School, Shimla to showcase the immense talent of children from various schools of Shimla as well as neighbouring areas. 14 Schools from Shimla city, Sanjauli, Solan and Totu participated in this gala event — declamation in Hindi and English or Aaj Ki Awaaz; painting competition or Nanhe Haath; sketching or Rekhain; stage presentation or Jhankaar and dry cooking competition or Lazeez-e-Daawat.
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Fun ‘n’ Frolic Noon Spent with Differently-abled Children: Rotary Shimla Mid Town
Keekli Reporter, 19th October, 2013, Shimla
“Differently-abled children (and their parents) have dreams, just like you do. We also need friends and love, just like you do. We are more like you than we are different”. Today was yet another special day when an afternoon was spent with differently abled children from the Deaf and Dumb School, Dhalli, under an initiative by Rotary Shimla Mid Town. Rotary Club had organized an enjoyable evening for children during the visit of Governor (Rotary District 3080), Rotarian Rakesh Aggarwal, the First Lady, Anne Neelima Aggarwal, and President, Ram Gopal Sood, Rotary Shimla Mid Town. The others present were Rotarian Dhyanchand, Rotarian IPP Pankaj Dadwal, newest addition to the Rotary family, Suparna, the recently inducted young Rotaracts from RKMV College Preeti, Puja, Priyanka and Naina and Rotaracts from Institute of Hotel Management, Irfan, Mukul and Rishi.
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Tiny Tots Rock the Ramp Walk: Shemrock Smart Kids
Keekli Reporter, 13th October, 2013, Shimla
The latest addition to the Shemrock playschool chain was the inauguration of the Smart Kids at Sanjauli, where Principal, Guneet Kaur and Associate Director, Sheetaljeet Kaur had organized a Chotta Bheem Kids Carnival. A baby show, fun games for parents and synergy activities, a ramp walk for kids and mom was specially prearranged for the entertainment of the kids and to engage parents while introducing them to the concepts and teaching methods of Shemrock play way methods.
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Colourful Annual Day Celebrations by JCB Students
Keekli Reporter, 11th October, 2013
Students of JCB Senior Secondary Public School, New Shimla, showcased immense talent and flair during the Annual Day Celebration at the Gaiety Theatre, Shimla. The hard work and days of practice undertaken to display an immaculate performance was very much visible in each act. The Chief Guest for the occasion was Deputy Chairman, Planning Board, Himachal Pradesh, G.R. Musafir, who lit the lamp, accompanied by the School Director, Dr Tilakraj Bhardwaj, School Principal Sarojini Bansal and the event organizer Kushal Malhotra.
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Mosaic 2013 Enlightens about Holistic Growth – St Edwards Annual Day Celebrations
Keekli Reporter, 11th October, 2013 Shimla
Edwardians boomed with talent as the fiery and dazzling performances by the students of St Edwards School, Shimla was quite classic and exuberant. Each and every dance and act was well conceived and brilliantly executed, which clearly showed the hard work put in by the students and their teachers. The Chief Guest for the evening Major General Sukesh Rakshit, Doctrine Branch, Headquarters Army Training Command, Shimla, was received by the school Principal, Rev Fr John Bosco, Dr Kailash Sud and the Vice Principal Rev Fr Naveen Rodriguez.
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Edwardians Fascinate Parents despite Rain Scare: Annual Day Celebrations
Keekli Reporter, 10th October, 2013, Shimla
As someone once said that education is an imprecise process, a dance, a collaborative experience, hence today the children of St Edwards Phulwari demonstrated how learning in the school has given soul to their universe, wings to their minds, flight to their imagination and life to everything. The Chief Guest for the evening was Director General, National Institute of Audits & Accounts, L V Sudhir Kumar who unfurled the flag and took the Guard of Honour with the school Principal, Father John Bosco, Rev Francis Xavier and Vice Principal Rev Fr Naveen Rodriguez.
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Parenting tips from Renowned Guinness World Record Holder: Muhammad Faisal
Keekli Reporter, 8th October, 2013, Shimla
Gone are the days when parenting simply meant raising kids, in today’s world we use techniques and methods that are specifically designed for children and suddenly we are termed as good or skilled parents. Today’s session was especially organized by the Principal, Sunita John, Auckland House School, Shimla. It was an eye opener about improving parenting skills. Few amazing tips were demonstrated by Muhammad Faisal (the renowned Guinness World Record holder, for the strongest memory) in Vedic Maths and Brain Power.
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Minister Encourages Students by giving Cash Donation: Hainault Public School
Keekli Reporter, 8th October, 2013, Shimla
A charming, vivid and lively presentation of events took place during the Annual Prize Distribution Function – 2013 at Hainault Public School as the tiny tots as well as the students from various classes got on the stage to display their acts. The annual day began with the lightening of the lamp by the Chief Guest, Hon’ble Lok Sabha Minister, Virender Kashyap and the Administrator of the school, Aditya Kumari followed by a welcome dance Ganesh Vandana by the senior students.
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Rejoicing Times at Chapslees’ Fete
Ashima Sharma, Keekli Reporter, 29th September, 2013, Shimla
As the year drew to a close it was time for the Annual Fete in Chapslee School, Lakkar Bazar, Shimla. Students and parents came to enjoy themselves at the various food and games stalls, each set up and managed by a particular class with the help of their teachers. The fete was inaugurated by the Director and Principal, Chapslee School Bharari, Pronati Singh and Principal Chapslee School Lakkar Bazar, Shikha Dogra.
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Elegance and Poise displayed during Senior Speech Day: AHS
Keekli Reporter, 28th September, 2013, Shimla
As another school session ends for the Autumn Break, a perfect day was planned by the Director and Principal, Sunita John, Auckland House School and her ever so hardworking teaching and non teaching staff, who ensured that every student got the opportunity to step on the stage and give a brilliant performance. The Chief Guest for the occasion was the Hon’ble Minister for Horticulture, Irrigation, Public Health and Information Technology, Vidya Stokes, who has been actively involved in sports apart from leading an extensive social and busy public life and understands the importance of education in a child’s life. The Senior Speech Day – 2013 began with the School Report read by Principal John, through which she briefly outlined the academic as well as curricular activities that had taken place in the school since the beginning of the session.
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Cottonians Corn Bhel Rocks and Coffee Paintings Applauded
Ashima Sharma, Keekli Reporter, 28th September, 2013, Shimla
Bishop Cotton School, Shimla held their Art and Craft Exhibition through which the little craftsmen showcased their paintings and craft items for parents and guests, which gave them immense pleasure. The exhibition was inaugurated by the Headmaster of the School, Christopher Robinson in the morning, while the chief guest for the event was B.M. Singh, former Chairman of Central Board of Direct Taxes of India. On his arrival the ceremonial lightning of the lamp took place after which he walked around the halls and classes appreciating the artwork and items prepared by the children.
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Cottonians show Great Sportsmanship despite Washout
Ashima Sharma, Keekli Reporter, 28th September, 2013, Shimla
Bishop Cotton School celebrated its Annual Sports Day on 28th September, 2013 as the special guests for the occasion were the old Cottonians of 1963 batch, who were warmly greeted by the Headmaster, Christopher Robinson. The guests were then escorted by the Headmaster to the field who unfurled the flag, then released pigeons and balloons into the air, which was followed by the traditional lighting of the flame by the Athletics Captain who then led the impressive March Past and the oath taking ceremony. Then the school song was sung by the students.
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ECI Chalet Day Students Receive Cash Prize from Minister
Keekli Reporter, 27th September, 2013, Shimla
The ECI Chalet Day students gave a brilliant and heartwarming performance during their Annual Concert – 2013 at the Kali Bhari Hall, Shimla and received quite a few cheers and loud claps from the audience. The Chief Guest, Minister for Justice, Empowerment and Sainik Welfare, Dhani Ram Shandil too was so mesmerized by the whole programme that he announced a cash prize of Rs 11,000/- for the children while commending their performance.
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Rain Mars Hainault Schools’ Sports Day
Ashima Sharma, Keekli Reporter, 27th September, 2013, Shimla
Bad weather did not hinder the enthusiasm of the students of Hainault Public School, as they continued with the left over events from the previous day. The students were very excited to represent their houses — Subhash, Nehru, Tagore and Indira. Every participant tried his best to win as many trophies as possible for his class.
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Rainbow of Folk Dances Entice Shimlaites
Keekli Reporter, 27th September, 2013, Shimla
The five day long, 16th Global Female Folk Dance Competition and Carnival held at Gaiety Theatre, Shimla will showcase the rich cultural heritage of our country through folk dances. An event that provides a unique opportunity for the audience to witness colourful, vibrant, authentic folk dances drawn from various parts of India and abroad, which will go a long way in preserving, promoting and disseminating Indian Folk dances as a part of Indian art and culture.
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Feeling Young, the Auckland Way
Keekli Reporter, 27th September, 2013, Shimla
The stage was set for the students of Form I and II to perform the welcome song Aaj Ka Din as the Chief Guest, Sister Mercia D’Souza, Sr. Superior and Incharge Junior School, as well as the Secretary of the School Management Committee, Loreto Convent Tara Hall, Shimla inaugurated the Junior Speech Day – 2013 by lighting the lamp.
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