British School-Leigh Academy UK ink MoU British School partners with Leigh Academy UK

Chandigarh, March 31,2010
The British School today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with coveted Leigh Technology Academy, UK partnering for educational tie-ups and cultural exchange programmes under first of its kind global school partnership.
Expressing her happiness over the collaboration, principal, The British School, Mona Shri Sethi said that this MoU is school’s initiative in adding global dimensions to its curriculum.
Chief Guest on the occasion was Dr. KK Khandelwal, additional principal secretary to CM Haryana who expressed pleasure over this partnership.
A high delegation from Leigh Technology Academy UK visited school headed by Principal Peter Finnegan. Science teacher Janice Holmes and seven children whose names are Amit Basson Bhatoa, Jodie Leslie, Louise Savage, Hannah Strong, Alexander Pollard, Saman Sadri Shirani and Danielle Ridgerf were amongst the delegates.
Addressing the delegates, principal Sethi said that this step has added global perspective to present curriculum of The British School vis-à-vis providing students of Leigh Technology Academy an opportunity to explore rich Indian culture and interact with the students here.
Sethi elaborated that Leigh Technology Academy is one of the best schools in England. The British Council has described it as an outstanding school and conferred it with
2008 International School Award for its work in other countries.
The academy is also recipient of Outstanding School of Ofsted Award for raising standard and improving lives. It has centre for training teachers, head teachers, CISCO regional academy.
Hala Khneif, French faculty member at the TBS said that this partnership has forged close knit friendship which will enable school to develop future curricular projects and drive partnership forward.
The visiting delegates interacted with British School students and teachers exchanging views on culture, lifestyle, education etc.
At the end of interactive session, art and craft teacher and students of British School presented Peter Finnegan with a sculpture made of earthen clay.
The delegates also played golf with long and short irons at The British School Indo-Canadian Golf Academy with coach Manjit Kochhar and students.
A cultural program comprising of polka dance, TBS song and Jai Ho (remix) dance was presented. Students from UK joined We Are The World with other students.

International Olympiad winners honored at The British School

International Olympiad winners honored at The British School
The British School honors international Olympiad winners

Chandigarh, March 27,2010

The British School honored winners of International Science and Maths Olympiad at a specially held ceremony here today.

Addressing parents, teachers and students at the occasion, principal Mona Sri Sethi said that school children secured eight gold medals, five silver medals and four bronze medals and merit certificates were awarded to top 500 Olympiad rank holders.

“It is matter of pride for us to have so many winners amongst us. School’s integrated system of education has enabled these children to emerge winners from one lakh students of 700 schools that were a part of this mega event,” she said.

The students had participated in International Science and Maths Olympiad, held in November and December 2009. A Das, National Co-ordinator and Kamal Kishore (Technical Head) of Society of Olympiad, Delhi honored winners and participants of Olympiad with medals and certificates.

A Das said that the Olympiad Society’s impetus was on sharpening the reasoning power of students and help them identify their strengths in respective fields.

Winners of gold medal honored at the occasion included Himanshi from class1, Sahib from class 2, Eeshna from class 3, Sukhnaaz from class 3, Shamik from class 4, Harkuwar from class 5, Shanav from class 6 and Hiya from class 7.

Silver medal winners honored were Narrun from class1, Sejal from class 2, Ajitesh from class 3, Ashok from class 6 and Shagun from class 6. Bronze medal winners include Ridhi from class1, Ronitt from class 2, Pawan from class 3 and Aqib from class 6.

Shanav of Class 6 and Sahib of Class 3 were honored for securing 12th and 25th ranks in the Science Olympiad Internationally. Fatima of class 3 scored third rank in the Maths Olympiad Internationally

A cultural programme was also organized to honor guests and the parents who were ecstatic with their children winning medals and certificates.

Small Wonders School celebrates achievement day Young celebrities honored at Small Wonders

Mohali, March 26,2010

The celebrations of achievement day at Small Wonders School Mohali wore infectious enthusiasm today.

Young achievers were awarded with their parents cheering them for their achievements in varied field of academia, sports and co-curricular activities.

“Today students have been honored for various competitions and activities held in the school through out past academic year,” said Director Sandeep Singh while addressing the gathering at occasion.

Winners of International Science Olympiad, who added yet another feather to cap, were honored for their cherished accomplishment.

Students Sukirat, Madhav, Sachin and Sanidhya of class I have secured second, third and fourth rank in state respectively at this Olympiad.

For the story telling competition Manraj, Pavinder, Nyasa and Akshita of UKG were honored. In show and tell competition Sanjana, Pavinder, Nyasa and Piyush of UKG were honored.

For the event musical chair Tripat, Gurpanth, Gurteshwar and Jasanjan of UKG were honored. In coloring competition Tripat, Tanishpreet, Amol, Chetna and Gulnar of UKG were honored.

The dance competition saw Tripat, Lakshay, Lavanya and Akshita Pathak of UKG walking away with mementoes. In slogan writing competition Roohani and Kanishk of class 1, Aashish Bhandari of class 2 and Arsh Randev of Class 3 were honored.

In poetical recitation recitation Piyush Gupta and Kanishk of class 1, Aashish Bhandari of Class 2 and Palakshee of Class 3 were honored.
In English declamation contest Sukirt Kaur and Maanit of class 1, Rishima Sharma of Class 2 and Palakshee of Class 3 were honored.
In colorful fancy dress competition Sukirt Kaur and Maanit of class 1, Shreya Sharma of Class 2 and Saanvi of Class 3 were honored.

For story telling competition Sukirt Kaur of class 1, Geetinder Singh of Class 2 and Palakshee of class 3 were honored. To promote healthy eating habits in children, school had run healthy tiffin competition wherein Sugeet and Aryan of class 1, Aashish Bhandari of class 2 and Palakshee of class 3 were honored.
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Continental Group holds blood donation camp

Continental Group holds blood donation camp
More than 230 donate blood at camp

Chandigarh, March 25,2010
Over 230 students donated blood at a blood donation camp organized by Continental Group of Institutes at sector 17 plaza Chandigarh, here today. The camp which was inaugurated by Ms. Anu Chatarath, Mayor Chandigarh witnessed a great enthusiasm amongst the students, who gathered in big numbers since morning to donate blood. A team of Doctors from Blood bank PGI, Chandigarh could only manage to collect 230 units out of the total of 500 students who got registered for the blood donation camp.
Col. Karamjeet Singh, Director, Continental Group of Institutes, while welcoming the guests informed that such blood donations camps are organized by the CGI at regular intervals from the past 4 years as part of the group’s social commitment to the cause of humanity and saving precious human lives. Karamjit said that he is glad that the staff members and the students of Continental Group of Institutes work cohesively to hold such camps which serve a much larger purpose otherwise.
While speaking in the occasion Anu Chatarth applauded the efforts made by the group to inculcate the sense of responsibility within the students of helping and saving the lives of their fellow citizens and hence laying such a philanthropic precedent for others to follow, by organizing such camps. She requested Col Karamjit to increase the frequency of such camps in near future.

Press Release WWICS gives visas to 200 immigrants

Press Release
WWICS gives visas to 200 immigrants
200 immigrants handed landing papers at WWICS
Immigration entails responsibility, WWICS setting examples, Narayanasamy
Chandigarh, March 25
Immigration is a business of trust, where a person places his entire future in the hands of an immigration consultant. Yet some fly by night operators befool innocent people. WWICS has made all efforts to accentuate that immigration entails responsibility and ethics in a much larger measure than perhaps in any other business.

V. Narayanasamy, Union Minister of state for Culture, Planning and Parliamentary Affairs said this while addressing around 200 future immigrants and their families at the Investiture Ceremony of World Wide Immigration Consultancy Services (WWICS) held here today. V. Narayanasamy added “I am glad that WWICS is one such company which not only gives immigration services to its clients but also gives assurance for smooth settlement and placement in the destination country. Today would be a proud moment for WWICS as its 200 clients are getting Permanent Residency Visa and would soon be moving to Canada. I’m sure with the efforts and guidance of WWICS you would establish well and bring laurels to our great country India.”

WWICS today celebrated investiture ceremony of two hundred clients who were handed over visas or landing papers within a short span of one month. Around 200 people who are ready to take off to destined shores, attended the grand ceremony with their family members. All these clients were immigrating to different countries- Canada, UK, NZ, Australia under Skilled Worker, Business & Study Visa categories.
Guest of the honor of the occasion, Raj Babbar, MP Firozabad exhorted efforts of WWICS in establishing an international agency that works transparently and in a professional way. “In last 16 years, WWICS has successfully settled 70, 000 people at their dream destinations. These immigrants now form community of those successful NRIs who are greatly contributing to Punjab’s economy by initiating various social and commercial ventures,” Raj Babbar added.
Informing gathering about the likely to be introduced changes in Canada’s Priority Occupation List (POL) from May 1, 2010, Col B S Sandhu (Retd) Chairman & Managing Director, WWICS said that the Canadian government is in process to reconsider the 38 occupations in POL. The minister said that Canadian government has envisaged certain bodies, through amended immigration and refugee act, which provide advice and represent potential immigrants. Opting for immigration through a certified representative provides added advantage of security and transparency in system.
Advising aspirants to file their papers before May 1, 2010, if their occupation is already enlisted in the POL, he said that this was the right time to file for immigration and commence with their papers.”
“Once the revised list is released, we never know whether an occupation enlisted in POL will continue to enjoy same status in new list or not as some occupations may be deleted and many more added,” he added
He said that as the economic recovery gains momentum, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney has launched consultations with national and regional stakeholders, provinces and territories and general public to identify Canada’s new and emerging labor market needs and how immigration can best respond to them.
Col. Sandhu added that immigration was just 30 percent of resettlement process; WWICS helps people even after they reach Canada / Australia through its post-landing services. After people get visas and before they land up on foreign lands, WWICS organizes pre-departure orientation sessions, grooming and training programs to prepare them for suitable jobs. It receives newly landed immigrant at airport, provides temporary accommodation in welcome houses/ guest houses.
The company’s representatives also help in obtaining social insurance number card, health insurance, opening bank account, getting drivers license and job for Permanent Residents landing in Canada under the Federal Program. It even helps permanent resident or temporary resident to integrate in Canadian society, helps temporary resident on work permit to apply for permanent residency either under Canadian
Experience Class or under ministerial instructions.
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Mowgli turns green crusader at PANACHE
Gurukul Globalites Mesmerise with PANACHE
Gurukul Global Celebrates Annual Day with PANACHE

Chandigarh, March 23,2010
Gurukul Global School, manimajra Chandigarh held its Annual extravaganza, PANACHE 2009-10 on the star studded evening at Tagore Theatre, sec 18, Chandigarh. The twinkling stars up in the sky were not half as bright as the young stars of Gurukul Global School, Chandigarh, in their resplendent attires. Mr. Pradip Mehra, (IAS), Advisor to the Administrator UT Chandigarh was the Chief Guest for the evening.
The aura of all the stars and bewitching ambience gave just the right backdrop to the splendor and grandeur of the gala event.
PANACHE began on a traditional note with Tikka ceremony of the Chief guest and Diya Lighting by him. He also released the Third edition of the schools in house News Letter ‘ Gurukul Global Express’ . The News Letter gives a glimpse of the glories and successes of the school over the year.
Ganesh vandana, a Classical Dance item was performed for an auspicious and pious beginning of the cultural programme. Dr V.D. Singh, Chairman of the school formally welcomed the guests. Principal Aruna Bhardwaj presented annual report on the occasion highlighting achievements in scholastic and co scholastic activities.
Earlier speaking at the occasion chief guest Pradip Mehra Advisor to Administrator Chandigarh, U.T. exhorted schools efforts in enlightening students on social and environmental issues through such presentations.
Mowgli, famous character of The Jungle Book, turned green crusader and delivered message of saving mother earth at the annual function of Gurukul Global School IT Park.
Students of kindergarten section of the school aptly presented woes of mother earth under constant pollution through this skit that collected applause.
Students brought back the memories of good childhood days with event Midnight Miracle wherein a magic wand brings alive all the toys of a child. At midnight toys from Barbie dolls to teddy bears, from army toys to cartoon characters, cuddly toys come to life and dance to music.
Students of senior school paid a rich tribute to epitome of pop music Michael Jackson and danced to medley of western songs.
The joy of listening fairy tales on Grandma’s lap came alive with An Enchanting Tale that took spectators to mystery of Tinderbox in a musical, presented by students of Class I and III.
Nursery tiny tots celebrated the rhapsody of nature with its changing moods bringing out beauty of seasons and breaking monotony of life.
Students presented mesmerizing world of Ali Baba and forty thieves in item Arabian Magic, while item confluence – the Indian ethos introduced audience to myriad colors of Indian culture represented by vibrant dance forms of four regions of great sub-continent.
The stunning item was also the befitting Grand Finale of the grand cultural bonanza, mind blowing, glittering moment when each and every member of Gurukul Global Family was on the stage, Glittering pop-up bombs lent a festive spirit to the atmosphere and True Panache of the globalites was admired by everyone.

The Millennium School organizes rare graduation ceremony at school level

Graduation at school level comes with novelty for Millennium kids

Mohali, March 22,2010: Graduation ceremony organized at The Millennium School, Mohali witnessed a rare trend in the modern day schooling which was manifest for the first time ever in the region. Hinged on the philosophy that a student’s life in The Millennium School is segregated into various stages, the graduation ceremony witnessed the cross over of KG students going into primary school, Class V students onto middle school and Class VIII going to senior school. The remarkable ceremony marked a clear departing from the usual convocations and graduation ceremonies even as the novel concept accorded little students an unprecedented opportunity to realize and internalize the change over in terms of graduating to the higher levels of learning at schooling level.

While detailing about the idea behind this ceremony, Ms Komal Singh, Principal, The Millennium School said that as per Millennium Learning System, the learning process of a student is divided into 4 stages which go up till class VIII which is highest class in the school as now. The cross over from one stage to the other is marked by such graduation ceremonies which are brief, simple but impactful in the subconscious minds of little ones who nurture a feeling of belongingness and self pride at the school level. Often the psychological realization of graduating to other level is ceremonially depicted by either school leaving after matric or plus two as well as convocation ceremonies at college level. But seldom does such a thing been tried at school level which is extremely relevant for the mental development of the children, added Ms Komal Singh.

Even as the ceremony saw felicitation of meritorious students during the occasion KG students were elated to appreciate graduating to the primary level learning system. Students of class VIII, the highest class in the school also shared their experiences during the occasion.