Donate Blood-Give a reason to Smile

Shanti Asiatic School is conscious of its social responsibility. The Annual Blood Donation Camp was organized on July12, 2012 at the school campus. Interested parents and well wishers turned up in large numbers to donate blood. Members of the management and staff of SAS, were on the forefront.  It was time to be a hero, a savior.

 

 

A session on the  benefits of blood donation was held much in advance. The concerned authorities educated the audience on how donation helps to alleviate some major health problems like heart diseases. Decreases the risk of Hemachromatosis, genetic diseases caused due to extra iron in the body and cancer by stimulating the production of new blood cells and refreshing the system. Various other facts about blood donation were discussed.

 

 

Blood donations save life every day. They are used in a wide variety of different situations and to treat a large number of different illnesses and conditions. Despite all our medical advances, there is still no good man-made substitute for human blood, which is why blood donations are so important. People donate blood for different reasons.43 volunteers donated blood, they truly believe in the thought-Rakt daan, maha daan.

World Health Organisation has asked its member countries to shift to 100% voluntary non-remunerated blood donation.SAS joins hand to ensure it’s a success.

SAS Students at Divya Bhaskar Art Competition

An art competition was held on the June 22, 2012, organized by Divya Bhaskar in partnership with Aquarius tours and travels. Students from class IV to IX from different schools across Ahmedabad participated to paint on the topic-“SAVE ENVIRONMENT/SAVE WATER”. 

 

Forty-two Students of Shanti Asiatic participated in the competition where they showed their talent using different mediums like oil pastels, sketch pens, poster colors and pencil colors etc. The organizers also introduced Mr. Dhaval, physically challenged, and he gave a quick demonstration of his artistic skills by sketching a picture of Lord Ganesha within 2 minutes of a Ganesha aarti being played simultaneously. This was extremely encouraging for everyone present there. All the students were gifted a box of oil pastels and pencils as a token of appreciation by the organizers. The competition saw a crowd of over 3000 student participants. Shanti Asiatic students not only enjoyed the process of painting during the competition but came back with a great sense of motivation for life.

Election Time at SAS

Nothing comes easily. My work smells of sweat. Yes, its elections of the Student Council for the Academic year 2012-13at SAS

For any institution to function smoothly it is important to have certain rules and regulations. Set of written rules and regulations to safeguard the interest of the beneficiaries, the interest of any institution/country is the constitution. Our school also has its constitution and the student council enables us to enforce all the set rules for smooth functioning. The student council election is part of this process. It started with the announcement in the assembly.

 

Lack of will power has caused more failure than lack of intelligence or ability. Our student leaders were bubbling with enthusiasm and determination, as without enthusiasm and effort nothing can be achieved. The students had to undergo an interview for the selection process. The panel of judges Mrs Nikita Chiripal,Mr Ronak Chiripal,the Vice Principals along with the senior staff members scrutinize and selected the Contestants. Students made promises on a wide variety of subjects like discipline, organizing school functions and events, maintaining uniformity for the student faculty. Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishments. Total number of posts 32.Set of rules was laid down by the school governing body. The students were told to adhere and follow them strictly. The Do’s and Don’ts, ground rule was also set. It was time to display the cooperative and collaborative attitude of students. The House masters and students were totally charged.

 

July 4, 2012
Submission of Nomination forms for all the posts

July 5, 2012
Interview process for the House Captains and Assistant House Captains were completed.
Duly completed by the Chairman, the Director and Vice Principal.

July 6, 2012
Campaigning by the Contestants.
Promotion by speech, handouts, and posters in allotted areas.

July 7, 2012
The elections were held for the Head Student and the Assistant Head Student.
The votes were cast on Laptops,the Electronic Voting Machine.

July 9, 2012
Selection result for Sports Captains and Vice Sports Captains

July 10, 2012
Campaigning promotions for House Captains and Assistant House Captains.
Agni, Vayu, Jal and Prithvi House

Think big, start small and move fast. Yes, at SAS we produce leaders.

Dr. Ed Sobey’s Workshop @ SAS

World’s experts in learning technology strongly recommend instilling authentic understanding gained through constructivist activities. Schools are most effective in an atmosphere of learning , rather than in one of top-down teaching. Through activities a child learns faster,They apply critical thinking in their analysis and in reporting their projects. The workshop by Dr.Ed Sobey on June 13, 2012 was in a way, a small effort to develop a sense of responsibility for learning and become life long learners.

 

Dr. Ed Sobey Founder of the Kids Invent Toys™ Program & National Toy Hall of Fame, USA. Creator of “Kids Invent Toys™”, one of America’s leading authorities and experts on developing children’s creativity and using invention and enterprise in learning, conducted a workshop for SAS students of classes VI and VII.

More than 100 students, grouped in numbers of 8, participated with full zeal and zest. Each group was given 4-6 wheels, cardboards, straw, thin woody sticks, glue and other necessary stationary. With this material each group was asked to prepare a car that would cover the farthest distance. 

 

It was thrilling for the students to invent a car of their own and apply the scientific principles which they have already learnt in class. This exercise helped them to give a practical shape to their imagination. The students were able to invent the model of their own choice, by continuously improving it, so that it could travel the farthest distances. They learnt from their mistakes and corrected themselves reaching to a final shape of a model of the car that travelled well.

 

The feedback that the students reflected was amazing. Some of the students even exercised the same process of learning at home. The parents on the day of the orientation appreciated the efforts the students as well as that of the teachers.

The learning was phenomenal and a lot of fun element was involved.

Founder’s Day-Time to Renew Dedication

The Fourth Foundation Day at SAS was celebrated with much joy and enthusiasm on Friday, June 15, 2012.It was a perfect time to renew the dedication to the purposes that were defined at the time of the birth of the institution.It was a platform for sharing experiences at SAS.The teaching fraternity was indebted to the Founder’s and thanked them for believing in them, supporting them and bestowing tremendous faith in the staff. The entire faculty unanimously felt that SAS was a Research Centre, Resource Centre-a place to celebrate knowledge. Open Door System of working was appreciated by one and all. They felt it was the right place to grow, where opportunities were abundant. It was one big happy, united lot. The fast growth of SAS as a brand was applauded by one and all. Each staff member was grateful and happy to be associated with SAS.

 

A puja ceremony was performed in the morning, seeking the blessings of the Almighty, in the new SAS building complex. Mrs .Anita Verma, Principal , SAS  welcomed all and expressed her gratitude towards the Board Members .Different sections of the staff members greeted the  dignitaries by offering flowers and sashes to them. The celebration began with an inspirational prayer. It energized the atmosphere. Shri Ved Prakashji, Shri Jyoti Prakashji, Mr. Deepak Chiripal, Mrs. Nikita Chiripal, Mr .Ronak Chiripal, Mr .Vikas Agarwal, were the dignitaries present on the dais.

The pillars of SAS were present to strengthen the foundation and laid stress on team building. Shri Ved Prakashji laid stress on spreading happiness. He beautifully put across the noble idea of being a giver and not just living for oneself.  Mr Jyoti Prakash ji welcomed all the members and congratulated all for successfully completing three fruitful years. He inspired the teachers to motivate the students to earn name and fame for themselves, their family and SAS. Mr. Deepak Chiripal said that it was time to rethink and reflect as the world was changing at a very fast pace. World is evolving. The teachers and students both have to be a learning organization.

Students only need to be chiseled and dusted. Mr. Vikas Agarwal felt it was time to evolve as generation was evolving at a fast pace. One needs to be open to learning and new education.

 

The jubilation came to an end with the cake cutting ceremony. The SAS team reaffirmed in the belief to let the fragrance of education spread.

Dr. Ed Sobey’s Workshop @ SAS

World’s experts in learning technology strongly recommend instilling authentic understanding gained through constructivist activities. Schools are most effective in an atmosphere of learning , rather than in one of top-down teaching. Through activities a child learns faster,They apply critical thinking in their analysis and in reporting their projects. The workshop by Dr.Ed Sobey on June 13, 2012 was in a way, a small effort to develop a sense of responsibility for learning and become life long learners.

 

Dr. Ed Sobey Founder of the Kids Invent Toys™ Program & National Toy Hall of Fame, USA. Creator of “Kids Invent Toys™”, one of America’s leading authorities and experts on developing children’s creativity and using invention and enterprise in learning, conducted a workshop for SAS students of classes VI and VII.

More than 100 students, grouped in numbers of 8, participated with full zeal and zest. Each group was given 4-6 wheels, cardboards, straw, thin woody sticks, glue and other necessary stationary. With this material each group was asked to prepare a car that would cover the farthest distance. 

 

It was thrilling for the students to invent a car of their own and apply the scientific principles which they have already learnt in class. This exercise helped them to give a practical shape to their imagination. The students were able to invent the model of their own choice, by continuously improving it, so that it could travel the farthest distances. They learnt from their mistakes and corrected themselves reaching to a final shape of a model of the car that travelled well.

 

The feedback that the students reflected was amazing. Some of the students even exercised the same process of learning at home. The parents on the day of the orientation appreciated the efforts the students as well as that of the teachers.

The learning was phenomenal and a lot of fun element was involved.

Founder’s Day-Time to Renew Dedication

The Fourth Foundation Day at SAS was celebrated with much joy and enthusiasm on Friday, June 15, 2012.It was a perfect time to renew the dedication to the purposes that were defined at the time of the birth of the institution.It was a platform for sharing experiences at SAS.The teaching fraternity was indebted to the Founder’s and thanked them for believing in them, supporting them and bestowing tremendous faith in the staff. The entire faculty unanimously felt that SAS was a Research Centre, Resource Centre-a place to celebrate knowledge. Open Door System of working was appreciated by one and all. They felt it was the right place to grow, where opportunities were abundant. It was one big happy, united lot. The fast growth of SAS as a brand was applauded by one and all. Each staff member was grateful and happy to be associated with SAS.

 

A puja ceremony was performed in the morning, seeking the blessings of the Almighty, in the new SAS building complex. Mrs .Anita Verma, Principal , SAS  welcomed all and expressed her gratitude towards the Board Members .Different sections of the staff members greeted the  dignitaries by offering flowers and sashes to them. The celebration began with an inspirational prayer. It energized the atmosphere. Shri Ved Prakashji, Shri Jyoti Prakashji, Mr. Deepak Chiripal, Mrs. Nikita Chiripal, Mr .Ronak Chiripal, Mr .Vikas Agarwal, were the dignitaries present on the dais.

The pillars of SAS were present to strengthen the foundation and laid stress on team building. Shri Ved Prakashji laid stress on spreading happiness. He beautifully put across the noble idea of being a giver and not just living for oneself.  Mr Jyoti Prakash ji welcomed all the members and congratulated all for successfully completing three fruitful years. He inspired the teachers to motivate the students to earn name and fame for themselves, their family and SAS. Mr. Deepak Chiripal said that it was time to rethink and reflect as the world was changing at a very fast pace. World is evolving. The teachers and students both have to be a learning organization.

Students only need to be chiseled and dusted. Mr. Vikas Agarwal felt it was time to evolve as generation was evolving at a fast pace. One needs to be open to learning and new education.

 

The jubilation came to an end with the cake cutting ceremony. The SAS team reaffirmed in the belief to let the fragrance of education spread.