Jalandhar: Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya has been declared as the Green Champion by the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, and Government of India. Principal Dr Ajay Sareen received the award from Jaspreet Singh, ADC, Development, under Deputy Comissioner Ghanshyam Thori, in an event organised by the MGNCRE, Ministry of Education, Govt of India. The event coordinators were Ranbir and Gaurav from the council. About 1,000 higher educational institutions participated in the Mahatma Gandhi National Council of Rural Education, ‘One District One Green Champion’ awards organised by the MGNCRE as per the directive of the Ministry of Education for Contribution to Swachhta Education and Practice under Swachhta Action Plan 2020-2021 which is a Swachha Bharat initiative of the Prime Minister of India. These awards are based on sustainability audit focusing on campus greenery, cleanliness and maintenance, toilet adequacy in the campus, tree planting and community outreach in promoting Swachh Culture. Principal Ajay Sareen said the mission of Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya was to provide value oriented, skill-based and globally competent education in sync with the nation's march towards sustainable growth and Prosperity.

Workshop on pre-primary teaching

Eklavya School organised an online workshop on pre-primary teaching. In this workshop, speaker Inderpreet Kaur explained about all methods of teaching pre primary classes by using PPT and live presentation on various Montessori teaching aids such as pink tower, cylindrical blocks, brown stairs number rods, jodo cubes and puzzles. She talked about the purpose and importance of these aids by manipulating it in the live session. She explained that by using these teaching aids, students can understand the concept more clearly and deeply. It also makes the teaching learning process interesting, innovative and easier for the students. JK Gupta chairman and Seema Handa director of Eklavya School appreciated the presentation made by the teacher Principal Komal Arora said we should focus on using these kinds of teaching aids to make the teaching easy and effective for the students.

Independence Day celebrations

A special assembly was conducted to celebrate Independence Day by students of Cambridge International School (Co-Ed), Jalandhar. The assembly commenced with the chanting of the Gayatri Mantra. The spirit of nationalism was exhibited by the students through a spectrum of performances. The gallant march past by the NCC cadets was a sight to behold. A speech and a patriotic poem, reflecting upon the true spirit of freedom, infused everyone with love for the motherland. The scintillating dance performance by the students on a medley of evergreen patriotic songs left the audience mesmerised. The eco of National Anthem filled every heart, mind and soul with the spirit of patriotism and pride of being an Indian. TNS