Jalandhar: A one-week summer camp was organised at DIPS Blooming Dales School. To make the children’s summer vacation memorable. In which activities like fun games, craft work, cooking without fire, painting etc. were organised for the students from pre-wing to Class VIII. During the summer vacations, to enhance the art along with the mental, physical development of the children. on the first day of the summer camp, they were organized yoga, on the second day glass painting, on the third day fun games, on the fourth day cooking without fire, on the fifth day, dance party was organized. During glass painting, the students were told that how we can make beautiful at home by making paintings on them using old glasses. In “Cooking without fire”, students made sandwiches, golgappas, papdi corn chaat with their families.

FDP on teaching pedagogy

Lyallpur Khalsa College Technical Campus organised seven-day faculty development programme on ‘Paradigm shift in teaching pedagogy due to COVID-19’. The major thrust of this faculty development programme is addressing the unprecedented challenges faced by educational systems worldwide due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The motivation towards organising this FDP was focused mainly on finding solutions to these challenges. Dr Kalyan Sahoo, (Vice Chancellor, Arni University, HP) said faculty vitality is the main ingredient to enhance professional education and competence. The 21st century is called the age of digital technologies and knowledge, therefore their needs to be a dynamic approach in imparting education. Dr R K Gupta (Vice Chancellor, Maharaja Agrasen University) also addressed the audience stating the importance of teaching pedagogy in Covid era.

Father’s Day celebrated

The bond of a father and his child is unusually special and Delhi Public School made the Father’s Day celebrations all the more heartwarming by connecting the duo in a meaningful way. The string of surprises for all the dads, was infinite and the happiness on the faces of children reflected the ultimate nobility of this treasured relationship. The school celebrated the day in its own special way by asking students to honor their fathers and other father figures in their lives. The students later shared the pictures, collages and videos of their beautiful memories of the day with the school. The spirits of young students are not dampened during these unprecedented times, as was evident from the way they celebrated Father’s Day, depicting their unending love and gratitude for their fathers. Numerous activities were compiled by the school to make the day enthralling and unforgettable. The DPSites treated their fathers to their favourite breakfast treat, to kickstart the special day.

New Pro V-C of Apeejay Stya varsity

Dr Sucharita, Director Apeejay Education Society (AES), and formerly Principal, Apeejay College of Fine Arts (ACFA), has been elevated to the post of Pro Vice Chancellor, Apeejay Stya University, Sohana. Chairman, AES and Vice Chancellor of Apeejay Stya University Sushma Paul Berlia bestowed this honour on Dr Sucharita in recognition of her dedication and commitment to AES. Dr Sucharita has been the longest serving Principal of ACFA and during her tenure of more than 25 years she has made the college a national as well as global presence. Dr Sucharita thanked Berlia and expressing her happiness stated that she would try to fulfill her responsibility with earnestness. Dr Sucharita was congratulated by the Principals of schools and colleges under AES.

Jeenat fifth in MA (History)

Jeenat of Lyallpur Khalsa College Jalandhar has bagged the fifth position in the University exams of MA-History (Sem-I) by getting 304 marks out of 400 whereas Shivani bagged 9th position by getting 300 marks in the same class. This information was given in a press release by the Principal of the College Dr Gurpinder Singh Samra. He also said that the College was committed to provide quality education to its students and it would ensure all possible help to the deserving and needy students. The President of the College Governing Council Balbir Kaur congratulated the students and wished them success in life. Dr Suman Chopra, Head Department of History, Dr Amandeep Kaur, Dr Karanbir Singh and parents of the students were also present on this occasion.

Hanu ist in MA (Music Vocal)

The students of MA (Music Vocal) Semester-I of Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya brought laurels to the institution by getting university positions. Hanu bagged 1st position with 357 marks, Ranjan got 4th position with 349 marks, Aanchal Sharma secured 5th position with 343 marks, Harpreet Kaur got 6th position with 342 marks and Anushka bagged 13th position with 326 marks. Principal Prof Dr Ajay Sareen congratulated the students, HoD Dr Prem Sagar and other faculty members of the department. TNS