SAS School Elections

“Politics is a dirty game if YOU are playing dirty.”

This rejoinder by Mr. A.C. Kapur, Election Commissioner Gujarat was an eye opener for the students who voiced their concern about politics being a murky game. The E.C. addressed SAS students after declaring the results of the School Prefectorial Board elections and shared his views and aspirations about the future of the nation.

The SAS school elections were held on the 24th and 25th of the process was designed to replicate the Indian electoral process. The details were well executed.The nominations were filed as per the post, the manifesto declared, the candidates campaigned via speeches, and the secret ballot was cast in separate booths spread out all over the school campus.

But Shanti Asiatic went one step ahead. The entire electoral process was held sans paper! ALL voting was done online in contrast to the last elections where one thousand sheets of paper were used.

“It’s the need of the hour,” said the principal Mrs Anita Verma, taking pride in having a ‘paper-free’ election.

She went on to convey that the foremost purpose was not just to give the students a first hand experience of the electoral process, but also to help them understand the dynamics of leadership, to undertake and shoulder responsibilities.

That the election results were declared by Mr. A.C. Kapur- election commissioner of Gujarat was a prestigious moment for the SAS fraternity. The winning students rejoiced and now look forward to the Investiture Ceremony to be held on the 16th of July.

Shaping 'Green' Role Models - Reducation of Carbon Footprints

Shanti Asiatic School (SAS) focused on the impact of carbon footprints on the environment. Hiral Samantasinghar, a teacher says, "Students were taught about waste segregation and low carbon lifestyle. They learnt to use organic colours & save water during Holi by opting for 'tilak holi". The students were also part of a cycle rally.

They were encouraged to use old paper for origami. The paper objects created were used to decorate soft-boards. Making notepads out of leftover papers, using water paper in papermache activity to make pen stands was taught. This will lead to reduction in paper wastage. Consumption of natural and organic food was given importance. Activities that lead to degradation of the environment were brought to the notice of the students.

Visit to NCC Camp :: Shanti Asiatic School

26 June was a defining moment in the lives of many SASites when they had a first hand experience of getting acquainted with the NCC wing of the Indian Army. The role of the youth to develop comradeship, discipline, leadership qualities. The students were brought alive by a wonderful PPT on the beat of ”Hum Sab Bharitiya Hai” .It helped to develop a secular outlook, develop character and grow with the ideals of selfless service. The students were deeply in awe as they handled a wide variety of ammunition. They learnt how to load the rifles, uncock it and know their range. While most students enjoyed and took up firing seriously, there were quite a few who were very serious about taking up a career with the Armed Forces. Tracing the history of NCC from 1948, the year it was established, the Commanding Officer Col R.K.Singh gave a pep talk to the young SASites for the need to be trained in self defence.

He also mentioned about the need to harness “Women Power” and gave an overview of the premier training institute for them. The students were rejuvenated with national fervor. Surely we hope some of them will render their services to the nation by joining the armed force.

The students were rejuvenated with national fervor. Surely we hope some of them will render their services to the nation by joining the armed forces.

Donate Blood Gift Life....!!

The Chiripal Group has organized a voluntary Blood Donation Camp on the 14th and 15thof July 2011, at various Shanti Educational Institutes and Chiripal Industries’ premises.
Theappalling shortage in blood banks has motivated the Chiripal Group of Industries to step forward again to address this need. With 500 plus donors in 2009, a 1000 plus donors in 2010, this humanitarian endeavor is hoping to achieve a record withmore than 2000 donors this year!
Voluntary Blood Donors receive a “Priority Voucher” which assures that they receive blood without replacement from Prathama (Blood Bank) within a period of 1 year, when they need it for themselves or immediate family members.

Essential Information regarding Blood Donation:

 The donor should be between 18 to 60 years of age, weighing 50 kg or more, having a normal pulse rate and blood pressure, and a minimum haemoglobin of 12.5g/dL.
 The donor should not have been afflicted with a major ailment in the past one year.
 It’s very safe to donate blood. The fluid part of blood gets replenished within minutes, cells within a few days and the iron stores in a few weeks.
 A light refreshment is suggested before donating blood. If one has just taken a meal, it is advisable to wait for 15-30 minutes.
 More than 3 lives can be saved with one unit of donated blood, as it is separated into blood components like Red Cells, Plasma & Platelets.

A small offering on your part may be the greatest gift for someone else.

Donate Blood, Gift Life.