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Union HRD minister Smriti Irani on 27th June declared that Indian educational institutions, for the first time, can now tie up with foreign institutions for undergraduate courses. "For the first time in the history of our country, the government of India has allowed our institutions to tie up with foreign institutions for degree programs for undergraduate courses," Irani said in the fourth convocation of the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Kolkata, at Mohanpur campus in Nadia district. This means, the students will now have the choice in doing two semesters in foreign institution in undergraduate courses and also one semester in postgraduate courses. The final transcript and certificate presented to the student upon graduation shall mention the name of both parent and foreign institutions. Indian educational institutions which enter into academic tie-ups with foreign institutes will have to ensure that students who opt for these courses will study at least one semester for post-graduate degrees and two semesters for under-graduate degrees abroad. Under the previous norms, only foreign institutes could seek permission for academic collabora- tions. Now, the UGC has decided that the highest graded Indian institutions can engage in academic collaboration with foreign educational institutions of highest grade in their country or those who have crossed the threshold limit. The norms, which will soon be notified, also specify a minimum degree of collaboration as per which at least one semester for post-graduate degrees and two semesters for under-graduate degrees have been specified. A window of one year has been provided for institutes, which already have a global partnership, to get their pacts approved by UGC, the HRD minister said.

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HOW EARLY IS EARLY ENOUGH - INCREASING PRESSURE ON TODDLERS! “The little joys of childhood are what really matter for children” Competition has been a way of life for generations. Without a doubt, the parents of today grew up in a competitive world and same - Amol Arora is happening with the children of today, only SHEMROCK & SHEMFORD Group of Schools with the added pressure of achieving everything Somehow, we find ourselves in a social setup where earlier than their parents did. sending off your young child to any playschool, earlier Unfortunately, most parents today feel entirely than is required, is more like a trend and most of the responsible for whether their child excels in other preschool brands even seem to be encouraging it. something or not. As a result, they try to take every aspect of their child’s learning & growth They tend to forget the basic principle of a child’s devel- into their own hands, instead of waiting for the opment that everything must be introduced to her at the child to showcase her natural interests & right age with the right approach. However, at SHEM- talents. Often they end up loading their child ROCK, we have this vision that when children learn, it with just too many structural activities, which must happen according to their developmental levels, leave her with very little to no time for free play – their own learning styles and capabilities. We have something which is very important for the child devised our own system of learning based on this inner to develop & evolve as a person.For instance, philosophy of making it an interesting, engaging & moti- many toddlers today are seen to be taking extra vating experience for our children and not a mere classes for singing, dancing, acting, swimming run-through of the curriculum. and what not, which their parents push them into for fast-tracking their all-round growth. The little joys of childhood are what really matter for However, these so called ‘coaching’ classes, children and yet sometimes parents try to fulfil their own where children only learn to take in & execute aspirations through their little ones. On the other hand, instructions, deprive their brains of the time and we also see some parents who don’t seem to get space they need in order to learn more vital involved in their child’s developmental journey at all. So, skills, which the open-ended and imaginative I feel it is time for parents to re-ensure a stress-free & play time can provide. Sadly, the pressure is not carefree childhood for their child and to enjoy parenting limited to extra-curricular activities only and has with the right balance of care, attention & liberty. seeped deep into the early childhood education Parenting should be about promoting & supporting the sector too. Being a chain of over 425 SHEM- physical, emotional, social, financial, intellectual and ROCK preschools expanded across the overall development of a child from infancy to adulthood. socio-cultural diversity of India, Nepal & Bangla- In fact, a child’s security/ happiness and overall growth, desh, we have ourselves witnessed many cases not exam or academicgrades should be the real measure where parents bring in their one-year-olds or of parental success. under age toddlers to our preschools for admis- sions. 8 EARLY CHILDHOOD

Nature provides a blue print for each child’s potential development and children need quality bonding time with

human beings to nurture them. - Lina Ashar KANGAROO KIDS BILLABONG HIGH An average child is born with about 100 The Preschool should be an opportunity for billion brain cells. development and not be used as getting them An infant’s brain develops rapidly from birth to ready for primary school. The curriculum imple- three producing 700 new synaptic connections mented needs to be based on brain research every second. where learning is fun, engaging and stress free. Experts state that toddlers need support to stimu- The developmentally appropriate activities, late their learning at a time when their brains equipment and physical environment promotes develop at twice the rate of adults. If they are not social, physical, cognitive and language abili- stimulated enough in the years before starting ties. school, the brains can set back by decades. Preschoolers thrive when there is consistency Factors like child’s relationships, experiences in the trust they have in adults at home and and environment influences the development of school. Hence nurturing relationships through the growing brain. All these factors need to be an ideal teacher child ratio is important in considered while deciding a preschool to ensure preschool for children to develop a personal there is no stress or push to achieve academic connection. This ensures that success. Preschoolers need structure which is invisible Toddlers’ brains need stimulation for emotional security. At the same time they To make the most of these ‘lightbulb’ years when need choices to develop decision making – toddlers brains form connections at double the hence a high- quality preschool that provides a rate of adults it is important that they are provid- blend of free and structured play does not ed with learning experiences that nurture them in stress the children. Here the facilitators ‘follow’ a high- quality preschool. the child. Utilising the ‘Power of Early childhood’ Nature provides a blueprint for each child’s Societal Changeshave highly impacted schools potential development and children need quality in the last decade. Some factors that have bonding time with human beings to nurture altered the social fabric are – nuclear families them.Selecting the right preschool is critical for instead of joint, working or single parents, inva- future academic, social and emotional success sion of technology, increase in consumerism, and taps the potential for laying a strong founda- play moving from being sensorial with nature to tion for lifelong learning. passive technology based and so on. Hence it A preschool programme which understands the is important to choose a preschool that suits “windows of opportunity” and designs the activi- each parent’s needs and is well cared for, enjoy- ties accordingly is conducive for learning.These ing activities and is developing across the windows are neurological wiring timetables when domains. the child is more primed for learning for e.g. A child is primed to learn reading skills and vocabu- In case the parent is equipped to provide this lary. If this period is missed or we wait till the quality ‘care’ to the preschoolers they can exer- child can talk we miss the ideal time to create a cise the option of homeschooling. foundation in reading and learning. 9

Expert Comment Pros and Cons of Use of Internet and Technology by Children in Education:

The future of education is classroom on cloud.

That being said, most student are likely to have some sort of technology devices, even if it’s just a cell phone. The quality of research and sources they find may not be effective. The Internet is both a blessing and a curse and children will need some supervision on identifying proper sources and erratic sources. With sufficient efforts undertaken to create projects in class that uses both technological tools as well as oral presentations andcollaboration, it will be an achievement of creating an environment that will Dr. Mrs. Vandana Lulla teach each child to be self-motivated in how they Podar International School learn and interrelate with others and develop multi- ple intelligence. We live in a digital world. No child in any classroom should go back to the 19th century. Using internet In today’s world, education technology is not limited and technology in the classroom we can prepare to computers, Laptop’s, Projectors, Tablets, Smart children for a future deeply rooted in technology. Boards and I-pad’s.” The role of a teacher in school and a professor in college have changed from just The future of education is classroom on cloud.How- being a ‘’Gyan Guru’’ to a more dynamic designer of ever, it is also important to realize that sometimes instructions to make their classroom experiences students do not have equal access to technological worth the gadgets equipped 21st century. means. There will be students who do not have iPads Present culture of dynamic changes in technology and or cameras or even the textbooks for class. This constant access to the internet has the advantage of serious divides of the classes of have and have nots blending geographical boundaries. In such a scenario, of technology in the classrooms will distort the irrespective of where the child is, he/she can learn equality and pleasure of unique learning experienc- from some of the best sources in the world. es. The availability and exposure to the easy access There are countless reserves for the augmentation of to internet and latest technology in the classroom the curriculum with new subjects in education and will enhance the learning experiences of children making learningmore fun and effective; from ever and help them to reach the heights of academic evolving apps to organizational platforms to e-text- excellence compared to the have not classroom books and more. Technology can systematize a lot of children who tend to be at the mercy of using each wearisome tasks. The students have instant access to device a decade later then the date of invention. information that can appendage their experience of the knowledge acquired by study, inquiry and research, The Possible disconnect of social interaction and the into the culmination of decisions and conclusions with growing threat of plagiarism to learning intuitions logical reasoning, taking responsibilities of their own across the globe retains the belief in lecture engage- learning and the euphoria of communicating their ment platforms. Such practices will help to safe- newly acquired skills through unlimited ways of shar- guard the rights of a genuine and creative piece of ing their work, displays and presentations, videos, work at the same time it will also help to continue the blogs etc., with the ease of using interactive analytical collaborative teaching and learning interactions in tools. the classroom environment.

14 The advantage of using technology in the Expert Comment classroom is its flexibility and adaptability to differentiated learning

It is generally believed that Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) can empower teachers and learners, promote change and foster the development of 21st century skills. The availability of ICT has changed the nature of teaching and learning to a great extent. A range of portable devices exists which allow students to collect data, and manipulate it using spreadsheets and databases. Programmable toys or floor robots controlled by instructions in programming languages etc were one of the earliest applications of ICT. -Sudha Goyal Uses of ICT for simulations and modeling in science and math Scottish High International School have been shown to be effective, as have word processing and communication software (e-mail) in the development of student Disadvantages of using Technology language and communication skills. in Education

While there are changes in the views of the nature and role of The biggest concern when it comes to the education, the increasing prevalence of ICT also offers a chal- use of technology in schools is how easy lenge to the teaching and learning. This increasing focus on inappropriate materials are accessible to technology use in schools and the shifts in ways that mod- and viewable by the students. One of the ern-day learners communicate have impacted how computers major concerns is with regards to security are used in the classroom and safety of students as such material . should preferably be out of their reach till Benefits of Using Technology in the Education they achieve a certain level of metabolic as Technology in the classroom enables the use of more interac- well as intellectual and emotional maturity. tive educational tools, which allows for a dynamic learning experience that directly benefits students. Powerful search Further, Cyber bullying has taken a toll over engines allow an organized and simply way to find the answers thousands of students all over the world as that students may need for assignments or projects. this harassment has no end and there are limited ways to monitor or regulate students As classroom computer technology is being used for different who are involved in this. types of communication (for presentation, for class interaction, and for collaboration), students are required to be readers, If we dig further into the current situation we writers, editors, and publishers and must be willing to collabo- will realize that students are overlooking the rate and co-create closely with others -- all skills that are critical use of books and are getting inclined to for students to learn as they grow and enter the workplace. enrich their presentations through unethical Much before Internet, students learnt from their teacher, peers modes of technology. Even the simple prob- and parents. This caused their political and religious views to be lems and homework assigned to them are the only ones that the children knew. With the introduction to attempted with the help of the technology. technology the students are being exposed to things outside their limited learning domains and help them to form informed Also it is seen that if a student uses technol- and creative opinions of their own. ogy in classroom their attentiveness drops drastically and their focus shifts from their Another advantage of using technology in the classroom is its teacher or the topic being discussed to flexibility and adaptability to differentiated learning. The monot- whatever they are looking at, playing, or ony of learning teaching and its procedure has resulted in its doing on their laptops / computers. mundane nature. This has resulted in loss of intrinsic interest in the scholastic especially for the student community. The In spite of all the cons I feel the teachers integration of computer led teaching learning system will not should be willing to adopt technology in only rid the mundaneness but also lead to higher retention of serving towards a creative and effective16 learning as also the student retention in the school environs. education system. 15 Focus on excellence! Keep pace with the changing times!

A woman of substance, with a vision for holistic education & child development, Ratna shares the Q : Tell us about your institution. highlights of her journey and about her institution with CHIREC is a brand; a benchmark of quality in contempo- Education Today. rary school education in Hyderabad. The long journey which commenced in 1989 as a Pre-School, 28 years and Q : Please share with us about your journey in the field many accolades later flourishes in a sprawling of education. eco-friendly campus offering CBSE, Cambridge and IB My initial schooling was at Rosary Convent. I completed Curricula. The hallmark of the programme is a perfect my Bachelor’s degree in Home Science from A. N. G. R. blend of academics, sportive and creative pursuits, University. It was here that my early interest in a career in integrated in a manner that fosters all-round develop- education emerged. I went on to specialize in Child Devel- ment of children. Quality of the efforts put in, and Excel- opment at the postgraduate level at the same college. As lence in the output, is the essence of the CHIREC work part of my course, practical classes were conducted in culture. The characteristic feature of providing equal nursery school, allowing me to closely interact and emphasis on academics and extra-curricular activities involve myself with children aged between 2.5 to 3.5 supplemented with hands on experiences was greatly years. applauded by the stakeholders of CHIREC. The holistic I completed my second postgraduate major in ‘Early development of a child takes its birth from the philoso- Childhood Education’ from the University of Iowa, United phy of ‘The Whole Child’ which placed CHIREC squarely States in 1988. I held an assistantship at the department, on the forefront of the city’s educational institutes, creat- and supervised and graded the student teachers working ing a whole new vista in the field of education. on their teacher certification. The two year programme The individual attention given to each child to identify provided me with insights into the structure, organization and nurture the hidden potential through a range of and management of education programmes. activities in Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Indoor and Then I returned to India in June 1988 with a desire to start Outdoor sports has been the hallmark of CHIREC. The a nursery school. Schools in those days typically focused holistic development of a child takes its birth from the only on academics. Sports and other extra – curricular philosophy of ‘The Whole Child’ which placed CHIREC activities, though part of the course, were not given too squarely on the forefront of the city’s educational much emphasis in the overall development of children. I institutes, creating a whole new vistas in the field of identified a definite gap and decided to fill this gap and education- the first of the New Age Schools. set up Children’s Recreation Centre, popularly known as Students have discovered their talents through school CHIREC, to offer summer camp; after school, weekend activities and have gone on to pursue their passions in and vacation camps. the fields of Skating, Lawn Tennis, Basketball, Badmin- At the very beginning, camp was conducted in a rented ton etc and attained national and international acclaim. spacious bungalow with a large backyardatBanjara Hills. The School exhibits environmentally friendly practices The camp’s primary objective was to facilitate the total like solar powered lighting and fencing, rainwater personality development of children; targeting the harvesting, zero waste management, and recycling of intellectual, physical, social and creative development. kitchen wastewater. These practices inculcate the sensi- The first summer camp in April 1989 was a huge success, bility for sustainability in students from the very begin- and in June 1989, I started CHIREC Nursery, and the ning of their lives making them responsible citizens. 16 institution that changed the face of education in Hyder- abad was born. 16 The school strength has risen to 3349 students and 393 teachers along with admin staff and 400+ support staff, spread across 3 campuses – the Main Campus in Kondapur, a Pre-Primary branch at Jubilee Hills, and a Pre-Primary & Primary branch at Gachibowli. The faculty comprises competent and qualified individuals. The School actively and continually organizes in-house professional development programmes for them, and encourages innovative teaching practices. CHIREC’s unique programme offered activities in performing arts, fine arts, physical fitness, sports, literary activities, applications in information technology, hand in hand with academic pursuits. A humble beginning as a summer camp in the year 1989 culminated to a full-fledged school in a span of 28 years. A consistent track record of quality in all aspects of running the school, a steady growth in terms of number of students and teachers and a consistently good academic performance enabled CHIREC to receive accolades from various sources. Spearheaded by the drive and enthusiasm of a single person with a focused attention to cherish a dream, the success of CHIREC as a corporate school has been whole-heartedly endorsed by a cliental of parents who happens to be the renowned persons of the community. The constant efforts in innovation, adopting technology as well as a methodology of education relevant to the demands of 21st century sustained CHIREC’s growth withstanding the competition of entry of new schools.

Ratna Reddy founder and director of CHIREC – highly laureled and awarded school offering CBSE,

IB & Cambridge Curricula. Awarded with the

‘Outstanding Achiever’s Award” by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and industry,

Ratna is a stalwart in the field of education and child development. Her venture CHIREC holds the

Permanent Affiliation and Accreditation from

Central Board of Education a National Regulatory

Board of school education. It is also Accredited with the British Council International School Award for the period 2014-17. 18 Ratna Reddy

17 CHIREC International School

Q : What are the principles and codes you live by? What are the secrets of your success? Quality & Excellence!!!

I follow the principles and codes to offer quality education and achieve overall excellence. By ‘Quality Education’ we

mean an education that will produce critical thinkers, high achievers, lifelong learners, team players, compassionate

humans, responsible citizen, and individuals who learn to make the right choices in life, and are future ready.

I also feel the secret of my success is promoting a concept what was unavailable 28 years ago and pursuing the same

with passion and commitment. The concept of holistic education with an appropriate balance of academic creative and

sportive pursuits was initiated at CHIREC which has become a benchmark now.

Q : What is your education dream for India? What are you willing to do / are doing to realisethis dream. My education dream for India is that the School life must be a quest for meaning that goes far beyond the limitations of

conventional curricula, text books and standardised examinations – so that when the students leave their institution,

they are secure in their abilities, strong in their principles and confident to face challenges.

A student should be conscious about her responsibility towards the community in the neighbourhood and should be

actively involved in such activities – such as tree plantations, supporting the cause of street children, blind school, old

age home, and orphanage through the community development program of the school. CHIREC and our studentsactive-

ly support these causes to realise this dream.

CHIREC has also adopted the neighbourhood Government school which has been hailed as a Pilot Project of a Govern-

ment / Private Enterprise to improve the standard of facilities and quality of teaching. If all private schools could adopt

a school in the neighbourhood, the standard and quality of education would improve in the government schools.

18 Q: What is your message to the upcoming professionals in the profession of academia? Focus on excellence! Keep pace with the changing times!

18 20 Parenting Parenting Challenges & Simple Solutions.

Children behave differently from the birth to adolescence.Some behavior is genetic and parents deal with it as they deem it appropriate.Neither a parent feels the need for training nor do they undergo one.Let me tell you normal and abnormal are all One can tackle any child care attributed by us.What is not acceptable according to social norms we term it abnor- or behavioral problems mal. Please note that - if one makes the effort to

1. Toddlers express through crying, bawling understand children and and thumb sucking. Be consistent with your why they behave a certain way. little ones. They can emotionally blackmail you. Once they know that this behavior of - Usha Mohan K-12 Consultant his is going to be ignored and not agree- able, he will stop throwing tantrums. Today every school talks about inclusive educa- 2. Watch your child at play. Any inert behav- tion.Your child will not miss out on anything and ior, slow interaction, feeble eye movement, can study in any normal school but will require a incoherent speech is a cause of concern. teacher support and a caring school. Never be overconfident that the child will pick up things on his own. This Kind of 3. Parents generally do not set rules for their tiny behavior cannot be attended by a psychia- tots.The irregular sleeping and waking hours,the trist but only by a specialist. There are untimely meals and potty time set no routine and terms you will find on the net ‘ADHD’, Autis- when it is time to go to a school and the parents tic, slow learner. Don’t jump into conclu- impose the new routine on the toddlers,it is met sions.Contact a therapist and they will with much resentment. advise you after assessing your child clini- cally. An occupational and behavior thera- 4. Temper tantrums, feigning sickness, staying pist can rectify and slowly work on the aloof, fear psychosis, depression, mood swings child’s impulses. are the various traits observed in the kids at differ- ent ages as they grow.

Parents should ask the following questions to themselves, before trying to bring behavioral changes in the children - a.Have I made ample effort to find out the causes of such behavior? b.When the child came to me with a problem,did I 20 give ears to listen carefully? c. Very often we adults scream ‘Behave properly’. What does that mean? Have I defined ‘proper behavior’ to my child?

20 Parenting Better late than never Rama , mother of three year old Shreysays “I often A few things to remember whack him when he misbehaves.It’s good to spank. Don’t you think that our parents were strict and used 1.Marital discord can have adverse effect to beat us?I have told his teacher to punish on the children.Stop constant bickering him.Spare the rod and spoil the child haven’t you and don’t use the kids in your everyday heard of the proverb?” fights. A majority of the Indian parents will agree that they 2.Reduce your stress and refrain from yell- have spanked their children at some point of ing in the house. time.Approximately 10 % of the parents might say 3.If you want to stop children from watch- that they have used time-outs,deprived them of their ing T.V,refrain watching it yourself. This outings, food,locked them up etc. Are all these also applies to sleeping on time, talking methods going to help the child in not repeating his softly, eating healthy food – so on and so mistakes? forth. If you haven’t thought about it already, this is the 4.Spend a lot of time with your kids.Don’t right time to start. Right kind of parenting requires a put your responsibility on the teachers or lot of patience, persistence and discipline. The on our mother and mother in law.It is you following in my opinion, can be a more constructive who will make the difference. approach to parenting - 5.Love andhug them and make your child 1.Children are born with different abilities.Accept feel special but never pamper them. them.Never compare them with others. One can tackle anychild care or behavioral 2.Set some ground rules and abide by them yourself problems if one makes the effort to under- too.Lead by example. The children imitate you. stand children and why they behave a 3.The mother and the father should speak the same certain way. Adults are role models. A child language.If the father is strict and the mother inter- will behave learning from you. Let’s pledge venes in his disciplining,the child will take control of to be better human beings and raise a the situation and use it to his advantage. lovely human clan of whom we would be 4.Never bribe your kids.Be consistent in your proud to call our own. approach.A bad behavior calls in for looking into your child’s eyes and speaking firmly. Mean what you say. 5.When kid comes back injured complaining on someone,don’t jump to conclusions. Be fair in your judgment and counsel your child if need be. 6. It’s never embarrassing to accept that your child is a special need kid.If he is hyperactive,attention deficit or having learning difficulty,please don’t hesi- tate to contact a childcare expert who will advise you accordingly. 7.Please don’t imitate how your parents dealt with you. Your child belongs to a different era. Refer to a 22 parenting book if need be.Go to the net.There are plenty of researches and articles which will clear all your doubts – however always use yourgood judg- ment.

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Dehradun – The Valley of Education

-Shraddha Nigdikar

Apart from mainstream, several other institutions make Dehradun the ultimate education destination. National Institute for Visually Handicapped (NIVH) plays a key role in helping the blind people. It is the first such insti- “Out of the city and over the hill, tute in India and the first press for Braille script in the Into the spaces where Time stands still…..” country which provides education and service to the blind children. Dehradun law studies are also very These captivating lines by Ruskin Bond in “Tales of great influence on the statutory as well as on the execu- the open road”, are but a rumination of his time spent tive bodies. The city also houses organizations like the with his Grandfather. The time he spent in Dehradun. Latika Roy Foundation for people with disabilities to Nested in the Doon valley between the Himalayas and access education, employment, and full inclusion in Shivaliks; Dehradun is the home to natural beauty, the community. It harbors innovative organizations like pleasant weather, publishing housed and educational the ASK Foundation working to channelize the teaching institutions. Dronacharya - the legendary Royal guru community and to uplift the academic level of students to the Kauravasand Pandavas in the epic Mahabhara- of Dehradun. ta, is believed to have been born and resided in Dehra- dun. It seems, this valley was destined for producing The city has a rich historic account, which speaks greatness. volumes about its development as an educational hub. Dehradun has been home to artists and writers includ- Several prestigious training institutions of utmost ing Stephen Alter, NayantaraSahgal, Allan Sealy, national importance such as the Indian Military Acad- Ruskin Bond and also to country singer Bobby Cash. It emy & Indo Tibetan Border Police Force Academy are was also graced with several freedom fighters – who based in Dehradun. The Rashtriya Indian Military also contributed in the educational revolution of College - a feeder institution for the National Defence Modern India. Once upon a time, it was also called "The Academy, Indian Naval Academy and subsequently Gray City" because ex-Army officers and VIPs consid- the Indian Armed Forces is another prestigious estab- ered this place ideal for residence after retirement – lishment in the valley, producing national heroes. It is several of whom took up providing Indian students also the home to national foundations such as the quality education to be their life’s ambition. The cultural Ordnance Factory Dehradun, Opto Electronics Facto- mix of Indian freedom activists and retired British army ry,Instruments Research and Development Establish- men bred the grounds for ethically sound and globally ment (IRDE), Defense Electronics Application Labora- enrich education system. tory (DEAL) and several other defense establish- ments. Dehradun, along with the very close neighbor Mus- soorie and Nainital on further east form the holy trinity Other institutions include Indira Gandhi National of education. Both these towns boast of some of the Forest Academy (IGNFA), the Indian Institute of Petro- most longstanding temples of knowledge. Several leum, National Institute for Visually Handicapped, esteemed schools were established in here much Central Soil and Water Conservation Research & before independence – or soon after. They are all over Training Institute, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, 50 years old now; some with a legacy spanning over 3 22 centuries – 19th, 20th & 21st. These institutes have Uttarakhand Space Applications Centre, Survey of India, Wadia Institute Of Himalayan Geology, Forest produced several Indian and international luminaries. Survey of India (FSI), Indian Council of Forestry Their ever increasing standards excellence is a matter Research and Education (ICFRE), Indian Institute of of national pride. As a part of the launch issue of Remote Sensing, Wildlife Institute of India and the EducationToday.co, we would be honored to celebrate Forest Research Institute. their contribution to our country’s progress.

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Brightland School Dehradun (1958) Located in the Dalanwala suburbs of the Brightlands School (or Brightlands) is a private school established in 1958. Estab- lished as a school for primary students, it is now a 10+2 senior-secondary level, English medium, co-educational school affiliated to the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations, New Delhi. Brightland has an array of co-curricular activites as a part of their pedagogy to ensure the wards grow up to be responsible global citizens. Sports, literature, performing arts & crafts along with various social and environmental causes supported by the school help the students to evolve into well balanced personalities. Their students have won several national and international competitions and have several academic records to their credit.

Cambrian Hall Dehradun (1955) Started by Col. ShashiShumsher JB Rana in their ancestral palace with a mere 5 students back in 1955, today Cambrian Hall is a leading school in the town with over 1400 students from varied backgrounds and outstanding alumni in all walks of life spread across the world over. “Cambrian Hall aims at providing equal, affordable and quality education to the youth, with the aim of producing caring and responsible citizens and leaders of the future. We strive to equip students with skills that will allow them to keep pace, adjust and lead in a rapidly changing environment” – reads their vision statement. The school’s motto; ‘To Greater Heights’, drives every child in the school to pursue the values of excellence, innovation, high standards, unity in diversity and service to humanity.

Carman Residential and Day School Dehradun (1961) With a motto of “Perseverance is Success”, the Carman School is on a mission of preparing students for the opportunities and responsibilities of a adult life as well as local and global citizenship. Started in 1961, the school has served lakhs of students achieve their dreams of quality education. With 50 years of existence, the school has seen momentous growth. Begun in a small campus, it has grown to three school wings, and has large play grounds of its own. Over its five decades of running, the school has produced meritorious students excelling in different areas of society.

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Childrens Academy Dehradun (1957) Established in 1957, Childer’s Academy is nurtured from 3 generations by the Kashyap Family. The institution is proud of rendering remarkable service to the Nation through its alumni in the field of Defence, I.A.S.,Engineer- ing, Medical and Chartered Accountancy. The school believes in the motto of Work is Worship and inculcates the same in their students lead- ing by example.

Col Brown Cambridge School Dehradun (1926) Founded with a motto of “MAGNA EST VERITAS” – Truth is great, Col. Brown Cambridge school completes 90 years of excellence in 2016. Founded in 1926 by Col. and Mrs. W.Brown, it is open to all boys irrespective of caste, creed or social status. The school ranks high amongst educational Institutions in India. It’s admissions have not just been restricted to India, but has spread across the globe. The students study- ing at CBSE are also called Brownians and the ex students are called ex-Brownians or simply Old Boys. Colonel Brown Cambridge School has produced many prominent and notable persons which include Virbhadra Singh (CM Himachal Pradesh), Vishwanath Pratap Singh – Prime Minister Of India, Hanut Singh Rathore - Lt. General of the Indian Army, Madan Mohan (Music Director), Vijai Singh Shekhawat - Chief of Naval Staff of the Indian Navy & the legendary showman - Raj Kapoor.

24 The Convent of Jesus and Mary Dehradun (1901) Adhering to the pedagogy of the Mother Foundress – St. Claudine Thevenet, Convent of Jesus and Mary, Dehra Dun has been on a noble mission to impart world class education to girls since 1901. The school endeavors to endow the girls of tomorrow with academic excellence, strong values, sensitive social conscience and fortitude to take on the challenges of life. The magnitudes of co-curricular activities hone creative skills and physical fitness in girls. By receiving recognition with many prestigious awards and the ‘winning streak’ suggests that CJM, as a community, are growing immensely under the inspiring leadership of our Principal, Sr. Greta. `

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Doon School Dehradun Dehradun (1935) Established in 1935, The Doon School is one of India’s finest schools, with a strong intellectual heart- beat, an unequivocal commitment to social service, a curriculum that develops leadership and an alumni network with a global reputation. The old boys of the Doon School are called Doscos. The Doscos, albeit small in number since the inception of the school, have left a significant mark on the blueprint of modern India. Military, politics, arts, journalist, bureaucracy & business – Doscos are the live testimony to the honor and code of this prestigious institution. Some of the notable alumni of the Doon School are Rajiv Gandhi, Pranay Roy, B G Vergese, AmitavGhosh, Olympic Gold Medalist Abhina- vBindra and many more. The school has produced 3 Air Marshals, 7 Lieutenant Generals and 2 rear admirals for the Indian Armed forces.

Jaswant Modern Senior Secondary School Dehradun (1949) JMS was established in 1949, by Smt. Kalishvati in the sacred memory of her husband ShriJaswan- tRaiKhosala. An institution with a “different school dof thought”, JMS strives for total Quality Educa- tion working on all dimensions of a child's develop- ment academic, Physical, Creative, moral & spiritu- al. One of the very interesting features of JMS is their Bank – Sanchika, established to encourage the habit of thrift among young children, who are encouraged to make small regular deposits. The bank gives prizes for regular deposits and also gives an interest on savings. The bank is linked with National Organization.

Moravian Institute Dehradun (1963) Moravian Institute was founded in 1963 by the late Reverend EliyahThsetsanPhuntsog of the Moravi- an Church in Ladakh (Jammu & Kashmir State). It was while he was undertaking the revision of the New Testament in Tibetan for the Bible Society of India in Dehra Dun District, that he met some of the Tibetan Refugees who had just fled from their homeland across the Himalayas. At the request of these Tibetan refugees Rev. Phuntsog started literacy classes for adults and a day school for children withfinancial support of the Moravian church. Despite hopes to the contrary, the number of children seeking admission to the school kept growing.

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Raja Rammohan Roy Academy Dehradun (1950) Raja Rammohan Roy Academy, a residential cum day school was established 66 years ago by Shri A.C. Deb, former member of the Association of Schools for the Indian School Certificate in Cainville House, Mussoorie. The school then known as “ShishuNiketan” was a preparatory school. It grew quickly to a full fledged Senior Secondary school and was moved to its present campus in 1969. In 1978, it was named “Raja Rammohan Roy Academy”. Under the Management of “The Society for the Advancement of Education” the school is part of a chain of schools called Cambridge Schools. Raja Rammohan Roy reflects the ideologies of the founder who believed first and foremost in advocating a joy in work well done. The school strives to harness the opportunities generated by technology and science for constructive and productive purposes. The alumni of RRRA proudly refer themselves as Royites.

The Rashtriya Indian Military College Dehradun (1922) The Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC) is a public school for boys situated in Doon Valley, Dehradun in India. The RIMC is a feeder institution for the National Defence Academy, Indian Naval Academy and subse- quently the Indian Armed Forces. Rimcollians, the name by which alumni of the RIMC are usually denoted, have gone on to hold the highest ranks in the Army, Navy and the Air Force of India and Pakistan. Some of the high-ranking officers produced by the RIMC are General K.S.Thimayya, Padma Bhushan, General GG Bewoor, General VishwaNath Sharma, Maj General M. Anwar Khan (Pakistan Army Engineers), Lt. General SahabzadaYaqub Khan (Indian army, Air Marshal Asghar Khan (Pakistan Air Force), Lt. Gen. FazleHaq (former Governor North West Frontier Province, Pakistan), Air Chief Marshal N.C. Suri, Air Marshal D.C.- Kumaria,Air Marshal Nur Khan (Pakistan Air Force), Maj Gen DewanMisri Chand, Maj Gen K Zorawar Singh, Maj Gen M R Rajwade, Maj Gen Karam Singh, PVSM, SM (Indian Army, Dogra Regt, Ex - Dy Adju- tant General), General S. Padmanabhan& Chief Of Army Staff, Lt Gen H M Khanna, (Indian Army - GOC-in-C Command). Scholar’s Home Dehradun (1949) Founded in 1949, Scholars Home has a long standing in the field of education. The School caters to the educa- tional, cultural and recreational needs of more than 3000 children from varoius parts of the country. As their guiding principle, Scholars’ believe that Education in the true sense is something more than text books, examinations and marks. It is the basic foundation on which the men and women of tomorrow prepare to meet the challenges of a complex and ever-changing world. COVER STORY St. Joseph’s Academy Dehradun (1934) ST. JOSEPH'S ACADEMY, DEHRADUN, located in the heart of Doon Valley in a sprawling seventeen acres campus was established by the Patrician Brothers on 2nd March , 1934, whose educational insti- tutions in India and abroad are highly appreciated for the sound, moral, intellectu- al and physical education imparted to the children entrusted to their care. With humble beginning of a mere 15 students and seven staff members under the guidance of Bro. A. Keogh , the first Principal and a small com- munity of brothers, the school grew rapidly acquiring the status of a premier educational institution of Dehradun. Today, the school caters to about 3,850 students, 140 teachers and about 60 ancillary staff with the state of art facilities, ample space and most desirable educational ambience. The School motto, in Latin, is LaborareestOrare, 'Work is Worship' – a beautiful tribute to the Saint of the school, which is an inspiration to one and all, today and always.

St. Thomas Dehradun (1916) Established in 1916, St. Thomas’ College celebrates its centenary this year. The staff and students of St. Thomas have always followed the School motto - "Build Ye High and Build Ye True". As homage to this momentous occasion, Thomasites are celebrating the 100 years with a great gusto to catalyise staff, students and alumni to channelize their aspirations and achieve higher goals in life. A digital diary competition called all the alumni to bring together all the celebrated memories of the time spent in the alma mater in a video. Vide this launch issue of EducationToday.co, we congratulate St. Thomas for their incredible 100 year journey and take inspiration from them for their meaningful and significant contribution in academia.

Welham Girls School Dehradun (1957) Established by Miss H. S. Oliphant in 1957, Wellhamgirls school aimed at presenting an equal education platform to young Indian women. Under the expert and experienced guidance of Miss Grace Mary Linell, WGS soon became a respectable institution known for its high scholastic standards and progressive attitude – while main- taining the deep rooted culture of India. The school has grown from 10 girls to its current strength of 600. Some of the eminent alumni of the school are Brinda Karat, Radhika Roy, Subhashini Ali, Kare- enaKapoor Khan, MadhuTrehan, Tavleen Singh, Deepa Mehta, LailaTyabji&RenukaChowdhari. Welham Girl’s school is the sister school of the famous Welham Boy’s School which was established in 1937 and produced several distinguished personalities like Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, Rajiv Gandhi, Sanjay Gandhi, VikramSheth, NavinPatnaik, Mani Shaker Aiyar, Capt. Amrinder Singh and Gautam Punj.

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Marshall School Dehradun (1967) Marshall School was founded in 1967 by Francis Rus- sell Marshall, a British educator. He had a vision to create a quality education system in Dehradun valley. He being the product of the British Public School systems and a close friend of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. Mr. Marshall wanted the school to set up on the lines of Public Schools to suite the Indian conditions. This was the reason, he found Dehradun to be an ideal place, and a humble start with only five students. Dehradun, being alone in the solitude of the lower Himalayas, was an ideal place for an educational environment. Marshall School follows his way of learning to this day.

Pine Hall School Dehradun (1967) Pine Hall School owes its origin to the initiative and enthusiasm of Late Mrs. AdarshAnand, the Found- ress Principal, who had a long experience in the field of education. This school was established in the Year 1967. It is a day cum residential co-educational English Medium School affiliated to the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations. New Delhi The school has classes from Nursery to XII and prepares student for the ICSE at the standard X level and the ISC at the standard XII level. The school is registered under the Societies Act XXI of 1860. The Institution is ably run under the Management of the Board of Governors. The school is open to all nation- alities and creed whatsoever. It is strictly non-denom- inational and secular.

The Heritage School Dehradun (1953) The Heritage School Motto Is "AtmaDeepoBhava" or "Be Your Own Light". The children at The Heritage School are encouraged to explore, reach out and seek answers for themselves. The Heritage School is a unique effort of imparting education combined with modern state of the art technology and expertise. The mission behind this day-boarding school is to provide a systematic and holistic education opportunity to students.At The Heritage School, a lot of emphasis is laid on the com- plete development of the body, mind and spirit. Students are exposed to various activities which they choose according to their choice and interest. Deriv- ing inspiration from the Indian traditional 64 art forms, blended with modern art forms – students are presented with opportunities to learn, martial arts, fine and performing arts, creative writing, foreign languages amongst several others.

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The Oak Grove School Mussoorie (1888) Oak Grove School was the product of coming togeth- er of three of the greatest gifts of Nineteenth century - Indian Railways, Hill Station and Public School Culture -all blending harmoniously in this institution. It was started in 1888 by East India Railway Company with an endowment fund of Rs 2 lac on the recom- mendations of the School Committee. It was part of the 'Rajah's Palace' which belonged to the Royal family of Nepal. The ruins of the Palace are still pres- ent and part of the estate has been developed for residential purpose.The School Motto is enshrined in the famous shloka from MUNDOKOUPANISHAD .तमसोमाजय् ोतिरग् मय - Take us O' Lord from Darkness to Enlightenment. Oak Grove strongly believes that school is the institution where the darkness of illiteracy, unawareness and conservatism are banished and then dawns wisdom, knowledge and creativity on the impressionable minds of young children, on whose shoulders lie the responsibilities of the future.

St. George's College Mussoorie (1853) St. George's College (Mussoorie), is a premierboarding school in Mussoorie, in the state ofUttarakhand, India, affiliated to the ICSE council. A 163 year old institution – this is the oldest and most prestigious school on this list. The school, an all-boys residential and non-residential institution, spreading over 400 acres (1.6 km2) of land, was founded in 1853 by the Capuchin Fathers and entrusted to the Society of the Brothers of St. Patrick (Ireland) in 1894. It was opened in a cottage known as Manor House; the name by which the campus is still known. The students are known as Manorites. The school has an alumni network spread across the globe. Some of the most distinguished Manorites are Air Chief Marshal Denis La Fontaine, Padma Bhushan;Major Haripal Singh Ahluwalia (recipient of Arjuna Award, first Indian to scale Mount Everest);General Shankar Roychowdhury Chief of Army Staff; Air MaWing Commander Trevor Keelorrshal DenzilKeelor (Veer Chakra, Kirti Chakra, hero of 1965 Indo Pak War); Wing Commander Trevor Keelor (Vir Chakra, VayuSena Medal; hero of the 1965 Indo-Pak War) amongst several others in the Indian armed forces. In 2005, the Indian Air Force gifted the school a train- er jet aircraft, TS-11 Iskra, as a tribute to the distinguished service of the school's alumni who served as highly decorated officers in the armed forces. Some of the famous artists who graduated from St. George are Saeed Jaffrey, Ravi Basvani, Lucky Ali and Kanwaljeet Singh. Another remarkable Manorite is Dr. Harsh K. Gupta (Class of 1957), Padma Shri, earth scientist, Leader of the 3rd Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica which established India's first permanent Antarctic base, DakshinGan- gotri(1983–84). 29 COVER STORY

Woodstock School Mussoorie (1854) Woodstock is an accredited, non-profit, unaided, co-educational, residential, international school. A broad, balanced and rigorous international curriculum, spanning sciences, arts and human- ities, draws from the very best of the British, American and inter- national education systems. The school offers a fully accredited American high school diploma. Students are prepared for exam- inations specially designed to support their successful applica- tion to high-calibre universities and colleges within India and throughout the world. Deep rooted in its Indian context since 1854, Woodstock is a gate- way for students to the rich heritage of India’s past and the diver- sity and opportunity of its present. Within its wider community and the region, Woodstock’s Community Engagement programme is uniquely located to span many of the divides which still dominate the 21st century – divides between east and west, rich and poor, creed, culture and race – an inspiring mix of oppor- tunity and challenge. For young people excited by the possibility of change and motivated to act through personal example and courageous leadership, Woodstock provides real opportunities to make a difference.

All Saints College Nainital (1869) ‘Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom’. With this motto, All Saints College has been imparting relentlessly high standards of quality education since 1869. Known as The Diocesan Girls' High School during the British Raj, the students in the school consist- ed largely of daughters of British colonial officials or soldiers. The mission of the school is to provide quality and moral values driven education to a girl child and to thus empower the women of tomorrow. The Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (I.C.S.E.) examination is taken at the end of Class X and the Indian School Certificate (I.S.C.) examination is taken at the end of Class XII of All Saints College. For a holistic and well-rounded develop- ment of the pupils several sports and art disciplines are practiced in the school, along with nature’s trails and educational tours to raise global citizens with sensitivity to their culture and environ- ment.

Mussoorie Public School Mussoorie (1966) Mussoorie Public School came into being in 1966 with the specif- ic objective of promoting physical, mental, cultural and moral development of children, both boys and girls, in the age group 4-16 years against the background of true Indian culture and providing a healthy environment in which they may imbibe a spirit of service to community, the country and ultimately to man- kind.All round the year, children are given opportunity through different forums to express their creativity & views. School conducts inter house activities, with an aim to develop & nurture spirit of healthy competition in young minds – both in academic/- cultural activities & games.

30 COVER STORY Seventh-day Adventist Inter College Roorkee(1927) Seventh-day Adventist Inter College, Roorkee was founded in 1927 by F. H. Loasby as a pioneer missionary school. It was later operated as a training school for mission workers in the North-Western Union. Gradual growth followed and the curricu- lum was expanded to meet the demands of the growing number of students from Punjab and Uttar Pradesh. In 1942, under Pastor E. R. Streeter, it was recognized by the General Confer- ence of Seventh-day Adventists and Southern Asia Division as a Division Co-Educational School. In 1961, the school was recognized by the Uttar Pradesh State Education Department as a Junior High School. Under the lead- ership of Dr. E. A. Streeter, the School was further upgraded into High School (Std I-X). Sherwood College Nainital (1869) Sherwood was founded in July 1869. This project was the brain-child of a Dr. Condon, Mr. H.S. Reid and others and under the patronage of the Rt. Rev. Robert Milman, DD, the seventh Metropolitan of India. The idea took shape as the Nainital Dioce- san School. In 1937, it was then renamed from the Diocesan Boys' School to Sherwood College, although even today it is known as 'Malla Di-shen' which being translated, is presumably 'Upper Diocesan'. The school's motto, in Latin, is MereatQuisquePalmam, mean- ing "Let each one merit his prize".The school is situated on a large, sprawling campus on the Ayarpata hill (one among the seven hills that boundary Nainital Lake. It is mandatory for all students to participate in sports and extracurricular cultural activities, such as theater, music (both Indian and Western), fine arts, elocution, debating, and bi-annual group excursions out of town. Sherwood has soccer and cricket teams. The school is equipped with tennis, basketball, squash, and indoor badminton courts, as well as a swimming pool built by the students themselves in 1954 and a large playground that doubles as sports field and venue for the annual school fête. Approximately 300 Alumni of Sherwood were on Active Service in World War 1 & 2. Some of the most eminent alumni of the school are Major SomNath Sharma, awarded India's first ParamVir Chakra in the Indo-Pak War of 1947, Field Marshal S.H.F.J. Manekshaw, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, MC& Amitabh Bacchan. Wynberg-Allen School Mussoorie (1888) Wynberg-Allen School was founded in 1888 and is one of India's oldest educational institutions. The school has always maintained an excellent standard of holistic education and co-curricular activities for its students. They boast of a well-ex- perienced team of teaching and non-teaching staff ensures that the young people entering the world turn out to be responsible citizens capable of steering themselves and their country towards excellence.The school is managed by The Wynberg Homes Society, a society registered under the Societies Act of 1860 and under the guidance of the Society, the school has continued to flourish, progress and firmly established itself as an educational institution that ranks among the finest in the country which continues to develop and improve – true to the school motto –Excelsior. The distinguished alumni of the Wynberg-Allen School include General Shankar Roy Chowdhury - Chief of Staff, Indian Army, SaeedJaffery, SunitBharti Mittal and Shaminder- Boparai. 31 St.George College Barlowganj, Mussoorie On Completing 163 Successful Year in Education

Woodstock School Mussoorie, Uttarakhand On Completing 162 Successful Year in Education All Saints’ College Tallital, Nainital On Completing 147 Successful Year in Education Sherwood College AyarpattaHil, Nainital On Completing 147 Successful Year in Education Oak Grove School JharipaniP.O.Mussoorie Hills, District Dehradun On Completing 129 Successful Year in Education Years Schools Years Schools Wynberg Allen School Bala Hissar ,Mussoorie On Completing 128 Successful Year in Education Convent of Jesus & Mary School Convent Road, Dehradun On Completing 115 Successful Year in Education St Thomas’ College Cross Road, Dehradun

On Completing 100 Successful Year in Education Rashtriya Indian Military College GarhiCantt, Dehradun On Completing 94 Successful Year in Education Col Brown Cambridge School Kasturba Road, Dalanwala,Dehradun On Completing 90 Successful Year in Education Seventh-day Adventist Inter College Post Box-46, Roorkee On Completing 89 Successful Year in Education St. Joseph's Academy Rajpur Road, Dehradun GLORIOUS GLORIOUS On Completing 82 Successful Year in Education The Doon School Mall Road, Dehradun On Completing 81 Successful Year in Education Welham Boys School Circular Road, Dehradun On Completing 79 Successful Year in Education 32 The Montessori School Rajendar Nagar,Dehradun On Completing 73 Successful Year in Education Jaswant Modern Sr.Secondary School Rajpur Road,Dehradun On Completing 67 Successful Year in Education Scholars Home Rajpur Road, Dehradun On Completing 67 Successful Year in Education Raja Rammohan Roy Academy Clement Town, Dehradun On Completing 66 Successful Year in Education The Heritage School New Road, Dehradun On Completing 63 Successful Year in Education Cambrain Hall School

Young Road,Dehradun Cantt Years Schools Years Schools On Completing 60 Successful Year in Education Children's Academy Chakrata Road, Dehradun On Completing 59 Successful Year in Education Welham Girls’ School Dalanwala, Dehradun On Completing 59 Successful Year in Education Pestleweed College Mussoorie Diversion Road, Dehradun

On Completing 59 Successful Year in Education Brightlands School Dalanwala, Dehradun On Completing 58 Successful Year in Education Carman Residential and Day School Premnagar,Dehradun On Completing 56 Successful Year in Education Moravian Institute Rajpur Road,Dehradun On Completing 53 Successful Year in Education Mussoorie Public School Pratap Bhavan, Mussoorie On Completing 50 Successful Year in Education GLORIOUS GLORIOUS Marshall School East Canal Road, Dehradun On Completing 50 Successful Year in Education Pine Hall School Rajpur Road,Dehradun On Completing 50 Successful Year in Education 33 India’s School Merit Awards 2015-16 India’s School Merit Awards 2015-16

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Uttarakhand School Merit Awards Survey Report

The intent and essence of Uttarakhand School Merit Awards 2016 is to honor and recognize excellence in education. With this initiative EducationToday.co aspires to foster progressively improving educa- tion standards with collaborative efforts of the dignitaries of the industry.

“The true purpose of education is to make minds, not careers” – William Deresiewicz. In the increasingly competitive world today, most academic institutions and schools forget the true essence of education – creat- ing mindful, compassionate and responsible citizens with lifetime avidity for learning. With the Uttarakhand School Merit Awards, EducationToday.co aspires to encourage the education institutes in Uttarakhand to keep up the excellent standards of academia.

For this much detailed and comprehensive ranking, posing several parameters and criterion, Education Today.co team initiated work as early as May 2016. Each and every school in Uttarakhand was sent special survey forms for providing a self-assessment of their education systems, innovative teaching infra- structure facilities, pedagogy, and extracurricular activities amongst other parameters. While there was a significant response to the self-assessment survey – we couldn’t receive 100% participation. Therefore to create holistic and rational rankings, an eminent jury of six highly revered and experienced members of the academic fraternity came aboard. With a combination of research using information on public domain and some telephonic interviews, the jury arrived at their recommendation/ decision.

These recommendations were further analyzed by the analytics team. Following categories were drafted to give the schools a just comparison with each other – Pre Schools, K12 ICSE Board, K 12 CBSE Board, Girl’s Schools, Boy’s Schools & Co- Education Boarding schools. Based on the parameters of academic reputation, individual attention to children, innovation in teaching techniques, infrastructure, sports education, leader- ship skill, management & the value for money – the jury derived at the final results. Special Commendations areawarded to schools with remarkable scores on the above mentioned qualities. The intent and essence of Uttarakhand School Merit Awards 2016 is to honor and recognize excellence in education. With this initiative Education Today aspires to foster progressively improving education standards with collaborative efforts of the dignitaries of the industry.

Uttarakhand’s Best Pre – Schools Early childhood education is the seminal stage of a person’s formal learning years. Studies have proven that 90% of a child’s brain develops in the first five years of their life. The pre - schools shoulder a great responsibility on themselves to make the best of this time and create a strong and meticulous foundation for kids to build upon. The teaching and learning methodologies of a pre-school is dramatically different than the K-12 education systems. Education today recognizes that and hence we have created a distinctive list to acknowledge the efforts of institutions laying the groundwork for a child’s upcoming student life.

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Uttarakhand’s Best Girl’s & Boy’s Schools It is proved by extensive research that there are significant differences in the ways girls and boys learn. Several gender specific personality traits affect how children learn. Educational psychologists have found fundamental differences in the factors motivating girls vs. factors motivating boys. Researchers have consistently found that "girls are more concerned than boys are with pleasing adults, such as parents and teachers". Most boys, on the other hand, will be less motivated to study unless the material itself interests them. (Pomerantz, Altermatt, & Saxon, 2002). Some of the most eminent Girl’s and Boy’s schools in Uttarakhand present the student’s with the best environment and motivations for excelling in their choice of academia and overall development. These schools are not only attended by native residents around, but their impec- cable academic reputation brings them students from all over the globe.

Uttarakhand’s Best CBSE & ICSE Schools The CBSE & ICSE curriculums are fundamentally different from each other. Therefore the hard and soft infrastructure to facilitate the learning is different for each respective form of formal education. EducationToday.co’s Uttarakhand School Merit Awards honors & celebrates the top 10 institutions of both the schooling systems. The top grossers in the five main parameters - Individual Attention, Value For Money, Academic Reputation, Innovative Teaching, Co-Currilu- ar activities find a special mention in the rankings.

Uttarakhand’s Best Co-Education Boarding& Day Boarding Schools

Every education system has its own pros and cons. But with thoughtful guidance, the pros outweigh the cons. In a co-education system, students learn to value and respect each other and the values of sportsmanship, mutual harmony and brotherhood are inculcated in the children early on. Children also learn to acknowledge, accept & revere diversity in thought. Special Commendations for Significant Parameters, Individual Attention To Student, Infrastructure provision, Innovative teaching, Safety & hygiene, Sports education, academic reputation, Value for money, Co- Curricular Education & leadership Management Quality

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The Doon School MallRoad, Dehradun, Uttarakhand Ranked No. 1 in Uttarakhand Parameter Ranked No.1 Academic Reputation Welham Boy’s School Dalanwala,Dehradun, Uttarakhand Ranked No. 2 in Uttarakhand

St. Joseph's College Amghari, Nainital, Uttarakhand Ranked No. 3 in Uttarakhand

Birla Vidya Mandir Mallital, Nainital, Uttarakhand Ranked No. 4 in Uttarakhand Parameter Ranked No.1 Value For Money

Guru Nanak Fifth centenary school Vincent Hall,Mussoorie Ranked No. 5 in Uttarakhand G.D. Birla Memorial School Ranikhet, Dist. Almora, Uttarakhand Ranked No. 5 in Uttarakhand ` TOP KV & ARMY SCHOOLS

Kendriya Vidyalaya - ONGC Kaulagarh Road, Adjacent to P.N.B, Dehradun - 248195 Best KendriyaVidyalaya School in Uttarakhand Kendriya Vidyalaya No.1 - HBK Hathibarakala, Dehradun, Uttarakhand-248001 Best KendriyaVidyalaya School in Uttarakhand Kendriya Vidyalaya - F.R.I P. O. New Forest, Dehradun, Uttarakhand - 248 006 Best KendriyaVidyalaya School in Uttarakhand Army Public School - Birpur Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India Best Army Public School in Uttarakhand Army Public School - Clement Town Clement Town,Dehradun - 248002(UK) Best Army Public School in Uttarakhand 38 TOP GIRLS SCHOOLS Welham Girls’ School Dalanwala, Dehradun, Uttarakhand Ranked No. 1 in Uttarakhand Mussoorie International School Srinagar Estate,Mussoorie, Uttarakhand Ranked No. 2 in Uttarakhand Ranked No.1 Academic Reputation-Parameter wise

Ecole Globale International Girls School Village Horawalla, Dehradun Ranked No. 3 in Uttarakhand Ranked No.1 Infrastructure Provision-Parameter wise

Unison World School Bhagawantpur, Dehradun Ranked No. 4 in Uttarakhand Ranked No.1 Sports Education-Parameter wise Hopetown Girls' School P O. Selaqui, Dehradun Ranked No. 5 in Uttarakhand Ranked No.1 Innovative Teaching-Parameter wise Vantage Hall Girls’ Residential School The Yellow Brick Road, Dehradun Ranked No. 5 in Uttarakhand Ranked No.1 Infrastructure Provision-Parameter wise Up Coming School

The Doon Girls School Dalanwala, Dehradun Ranked No. 6 in Uttarakhand Ranked No.1 Individual Attention-Parameter wise

Guru Nanak Fifth Centenary School Shangri – La, S. Mehtab Singh Marg, Mussoorie Ranked No. 7 in Uttarakhand Ranked No.1 Value For Money-Parameter wise

Shigally Hills International Academy Guniyal Gaon, Dehradun Ranked No. 7 in Uttarakhand Ashok Hall Girls' Residential School P.O. Majkhali,Dist. Almora, Ranked No. 8 in Uttarakhand Him Jyoti School Sahastradhara Road,Dehradun Ranked No. 9 in Uttarakhand Gyananda School Subhash Road, Dehradun

39 TOP CO-ED BOARDING SCHOOLS

Kasiga School Village Purkul, Dehradun Ranked No. 1 in Uttarakhand Ranked No.1 Individual Attention-Parameter wise

Sanskar International School Badripore (Jogiwala), Dehradun Ranked No. 2 in Uttarakhand Ranked No.1 value For money-Parameter wise

Tula's International School P.O - Selaqui Chakrata Road, Dehradun Ranked No. 3 in Uttarakhand Ranked No.1 Infrastructure Provision-Parameter wise

The Bhartiyam International School RudrapurDistt. - Udham Singh Nagar Ranked No. 4 in Uttarakhand Ranked No.1 Academic Reputation-Parameter wise

Nalanda Residential School Kishanpur.Rudrapur Road,Uadamsingh Nagar Ranked No. 5 in Uttarakhand The Doon International School Riverside, Paundha, Dehradun Ranked No. 6 in Uttarakhand Selaqui International School Chakrata Road, Dehradun Ranked No. 7 in Uttarakhand Ranked No.1 Leadership Skill & Management-Parameter wise

The Indian Public School P.O. Rajawala,Dehradun Ranked No. 8 in Uttarakhand Ranked No.1 Infrastructure Provision-Parameter wise

Amtul’s Public School Nainital, Uttarakhand Ranked No. 9 in Uttarakhand

Templeton Academy International Naukuchiatal, Distt. Nainital Ranked No. 10 in Uttarakhand 40 ISA awarded Schools

9-A Rishi Vihar, Shimla BypassRoad, Dehradun, Ph : 7351250009, 7351260009 TOP CO-ED DAY- CUM BOARDING SCHOOLS

The Asian School Vasant Vihar, Dehra Dun Ranked No. 1 in Uttarakhand Ranked No.1 Academic Reputation-Parameter wise

The Doon International School Curzon Road, Dehradun Ranked No. 1 in Uttarakhand

DSB International Public School Rishikesh, Dehradun Ranked No. 2 in Uttarakhand

Summer Valley School Teg Bahadur Road, Dehradun Ranked No. 3 in Uttarakhand Ranked No.1 Academic Reputation-Parameter wise

Bright Angles School Vikas Nagar, Dehradun Ranked No. 4 in Uttarakhand

The Aryan School Malsi -Greens, Dehradun Ranked No. 5 in Uttarakhand

Grace academy New Cantt Road, Dehradun Ranked No. 5 in Uttarakhand

Lucent International School Suddhowala, Dehradun Ranked No. 6 in Uttarakhand

Beverly Hills Shalini School Sahastradhara Road, Dehradun Ranked No. 7 in Uttarakhand

42 44 TOP CO-ED DAY BOARDING SCHOOLS

Doon Global School Chakrata Road, Dehradun Ranked No. 8 in Uttarakhand Ranked No.1 Sports Education Parameter Wise

Summer Field School Herbertpur,Dist-Dehradun Ranked No. 9 in Uttarakhand

Maa Anandmayee Memorial School Raiwala, Dehradun Ranked No. 10 in Uttarakhand

PARAMETER WISE

Home Academy Sr. Secondary School P.O. Bhogpur, Dist - Dehradun Ranked No. 1 Value for Money

Central School for Tibetans Herbertpur, Dehradun Ranked No. 1 in Uttarakhand

GRD World School Vill. Bhagwanpur, Dehradun Ranked No. 1 Sports Education

Doon Valley Public School 44 Kaulagarh, Dehradun Ranked No. 1 Academic Reputation

Ved School Rajpur Road, Dehradun Upcoming School

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TOP ICSE SCHOOLS

Ann Mary School General Mahadeo Singh Road, Dehradun Ranked No. 1 in Uttarakhand

Rishikesh Public School Ganga Nagar, Rishikesh, Dehradun Ranked No. 2 in Uttarakhand Ranked No.1 Co-curricular Activity- Parameter wise Brooklyn School Dalanwala, Dehradun Ranked No. 3 in Uttarakhand

Koormanchal Academy Dharanaula, Almora Ranked No. 4 in Uttarakhand

The Himalayan Public School P.O. Banjarawala, Dehradun Ranked No. 5 in Uttarakhand

PARAMETER WISE

Constancia School P. O. Majra Saharanpur-Road, Dehradun Ranked No. 1 Individual Attention

Guru Nanak Academy Raipur Road,Dehradun Ranked No. 1 Value for Money Omkarananda Saraswati Nilayam School Chauda Bigha, Rishikesh Ranked No. 1 Academic Reputation Mount Fort Academy Indira Nagar,Dehradun Ranked No. 1 Innovative Teaching

46 Contact:For SponsorshipAnil Sharma anilsharma@educationtoday 09632174951 TOP CBSE SCHOOLS

DAV Public School .co Defence Colony, Dehradun Ranked No. 1 in Uttarakhand

Delhi Public School Dehradun Sahashtradhara Road,Dehradun Ranked No. 2 in Uttarakhand

Montfort School Post Belda, Roorkee, Haridwar Ranked No. 3 in Uttarakhand

Jaycee Public School Rudrapur,Dist- Udham Singh Nagar Ranked No. 4 in Uttarakhand

Saigrace Academy International Raipur, Dehradun Ranked No. 5 in Uttarakhand

Shemford Futuristic School Don’t Miss It Bedpur, Roorkee Ranked No. 6 in Uttarakhand

Maria Assumpta Senior Secondary School Kashipur Ranked No. 7 in Uttarakhand

Delhi Public School, Roorkee Dehradun Road, Roorkee Ranked No. 8 in Uttarakhand

Maa Saraswati Public Senior Secondary School Bahadrabad, Haridwar Ranked No. 9 in Uttarakhand

Doon Heritage School Sunderban, Bhauwala,Dehradun Ranked No. 10 in Uttarakhand

48 TOP CBSE SCHOOLS- PARAMETER WISE

Gems Public School Anandpur,Haldwani Ranked No. 1 - City Wise Ranked No. 1 Individual Attention Ranked No. 1 Innovative Teaching Long View Public School Raj bhawan Rd,Nainital Ranked No. 1 - City Wise

Children Modern Academy Majra, Dehradun Ranked No. 1 Individual Attention

Will Field School Mata Mandir Road, Dehradun Ranked No. 1 Individual Attention

Doon World School Raipur Road, Dehradun Ranked No. 1 Infrastructure Provision

Delhi Public School - Kashipur P.o - Pratappur, Kashipur Ranked No. 1 Infrastructure Provision

Doon International Public School Shyampur, Rishikesh Ranked No. 1 Infrastructure Provision

Universal Academy - Kashipur Teh.JaspurDist.Udham Singh Nagar Ranked No. 1 Innovative Teaching

St.Kabeer Academy Harrawalla, Dehradun Ranked No. 1 Innovative Teaching

Max International School Banjarawala,Dehradun Ranked No. 1 Innovative Teaching 49 TOP CBSE SCHOOLS-

PARAMETER WISE

Edify World School Krishna Nagar, Dehradun Ranked No. 1 Safety & Hygiene

Manava Bharati Indian International School Nehru Colony, Dehradun Ranked No. 1 Sports Education

Gautam International Senior Secondary School Indira Nagar, Dehradun Ranked No. 1 Sports Education

Shivalik Academy Rajwala Road,Dehradun Ranked No. 1 Sports Education

Children’s Academy Chakrata Road, Dehradun Ranked No. 1 Academic Reputation

The Radiant Public School Doiwala, Dehradun Ranked No. 1 Academic Reputation

Naini Valley School Kathgodam, Nainital Ranked No. 1 Academic Reputation

Genius Global Academy Bazpur, Dehradun Ranked No. 1 Value For Money

50 TOP CBSE SCHOOLS - PARAMETER WISE

Drona’s International School Dalanwala, Dehradun Ranked No. 1 Value For Money The Annfield School Vikas Nagar,Dehradun Ranked No. 1 Value For Money Lakes International School Bhimtal Dist, Nainital Ranked No. 1 Value For Money Amenity Public School Rudrapur, Uadam Singh Nagar Ranked No. 1 Co-Curricular Activity The Horizon School Thano Road, Dehradun Ranked No. 1 Co-Curricular Activity Tibetan Children's Village School P.O. Selakui, Dehradun Ranked No. 1 Co-Curricular Activity Columbus Public School Bali Vihar, Model Colony, Rudrapur Ranked No. 1 Co-Curricular Activity Doon Scottish Academy G.M.S Road,Dehradun Ranked No. 1 Co-Curricular Activity Mount Litera Zee School Rishi vihar, Dehradun Ranked No. 1 Leadership Quality & Management DPSG - Dehradun Chakrata Road, Dehradun Upcoming School Abhimanyu Cricket Academy Purkul, Dehradun Innovative Sports School in Uttarakhand.

51 TOP PRE - SCHOOLS

St. Nursery School Rajpur Road, Dehradun, Uttarakhand Ranked No.1 Pre-school in Uttarakhand The Poly Kids Dalanwala, Dehradun, Uttarakhand Ranked No.2 in Uttarakhand Ranked No.1 Innovative Teaching-Parameter wise Shemrock Rainbow Indra Nagar Colony, Dehradun, Uttarakhand Ranked No.2 in Uttarakhand Play at Poppins School Rajpur Road, Dehradun, Uttarakhand Ranked No.3 in Uttarakhand Ranked No.1 Individual Attention-Parameter wise Mondrain House Indira Nagar Colony, Dehradun,Uttarakhand Ranked No.3 in Uttarakhand Charmwood Kindergarten DalanwalaDehradun,Uttarakhand Ranked No.4 in Uttarakhand Ranked No.1 Academic Reputation-Parameter wise Maple Bear Canadian Preschool Dalanwala, Dehradun, Uttarakhand Ranked No.4 in Uttarakhand Hill Grange Preparatory School EC Road,Dehradun,Uttarakhand Ranked No.5 in Uttarakhand Mother`s Pride Indira Nagar Dehradun, Uttarakhand Ranked No.6 in Uttarakhand Edify Kids Aambagh, Dehradun, Uttarakhand Ranked No.6 in Uttarakhand

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CONCURRENT EVENTS

TEACH I NGAW AR DS

Website : www.didacindia.com / www.indiadidac.com Contact : +91- 9873939559 COUNSELOR Influence of Parents in Child’s choice of Career

During adolescence, a decision related to choice of the right career is crucial as it has the potential to open the doors to success or close the doors of opportunity. Thus, most of the adolescents are vulnerable at this junc- ture. Although we firmly believe‘career’ to be an indi- vidual decision, various socializing agents like parents and family tend to influence the child. This influence may or may not be pronounced clearly, because for most of us “teenage” is the age of defi- ance, individualistic thoughts andself-willed ideas. Being at the crossroads of childhood and adulthood, “identity formation” keeps the minds of children occupied. Vocational choice is instrumental in build- ing the occupational identity. Research findings have suggested that owing to the unpolished and unrefined communicative language, adolescents are perceived as “ego-centric.” Before we jump to conclu- sions, let’s look at a typical case where a child is encouraged to continue with his dancing skills during early childhood and is appreciated for his accomplishments. But the moment the teacher sug- gests him to take up ‘dance’ as his profession; the subtle disapproval is exhibited by not allowing him the right atmosphere to practice, not accompanying 54 54 COUNSELOR him to the venue for stage rehearsals and not being appreciative of his accomplish- ments. Soon the interest drops and the child gets desperate to seek the parents’ approval. He picks up the hints dropped by the care-givers as “medicine” being the most secure profession and the student starts believing that he wishes to pursue medicine. The parents are ecstatic as the decision is made by ‘the child’. Within the framework the passion for dance sinks into ment doubles when parents allow the free- oblivion and the non-verbal influences of dom and remain aloof. The child feels lonely the parents take over. Consciously or and dejected, when the independence to unconsciously parental expectations are choose their career is suddenly thrust upon communicated in every household. them. Our society normally doesn’t nurture According to psychologists children wish the independent problem solving skills in to remain connected to their parents as it early childhood and thus the kids lack the fulfills their affiliation needs and children courage to shoulder the responsibility of life tend to be troubled if their parents disagree time decisions. So, as care-givers, let’s with their career choice and thus they often make the transition for every child, from choose a career that is more pleasing to the dependence to independence, hassle-free. care givers.Many parents are unaware of all Let’s walk the path together, exploring the the ways by which they impact their chil- options, weighing the pros and cons, uncov- dren's career selection.While perception ering the child’s skills, and finally empower- suggests career choice is an individual ing the child and ourselves with appropriate decision, experience indicates a variety of information for the brightest future ahead. influences. Work ethic, family values and - Smaranika Panda, gender stereotyping in the family may have Counselor greater impact than previouslythought. Every adolescent wishes to be strong enough to choose his/her career path, but at the same time feels apprehensive of the future. Their predica

55 SPORTS EDUCATION When we are all on the same page, we achieve something very beautiful to watch and very hard to defeat.

Have you ever paid attention to the cool quote Finding a Role and Filling it T Shirts popular with current generation? I After winning the NBA championship in the 90s with have observed that the values and beliefs a record-setting season, head coach Phil of our age are often smartly inscribed Jackson described what it takes to win. on T-shirts. Whether I’m at a mall, a "Creating a successful team," he sports stadium, or an amusement explained, "whether it's an NBA cham- park (with the grandkids), just about pion or a record-setting sales force, anywhere, there are T-shirts that is essentially a spiritual act. It inform me about the truths of our requires the individual involved to time. surrender his self-interest for the greater good so that the whole adds One of the most interesting T-shirt up to more than the sum of its parts . . quotes I’ve seen recently is the one . I knew that the only way to win consis- with a picture of a bunch of guys cling- tently was to give everybody - from the Dr. George Selleck ing to a rope for dear life, and the words, starts to the last player on the bench - a “24 Guys Hanging On the Same Rope.” It perfectly vital role on the team, and inspire them to be acutely conveyed what Benjamin Franklin said a few centu- aware of what was happening, even when the spot- ries ago –“Teams have gotta hang together or else light was on somebody else. More than anything, I they’ll hang separately. wanted to build a team that would blend individual talent with heightened group consciousness - a A positive team attitude is needed in every human team that could win big without becoming small in endeavor, in every arena, at every level in society the process." and the world; from our playing fields to the cham- bers of government, from the basketball court to the A senior in college, C. Everett Koop (who later halls of the United Nations, from my family and your became the surgeon general), was asked in an inter- family to all the families of our world - we all need to view in which he was seeking admission to medical be teammates. school, "Do you ever expect to make any major discoveries in medicine?" His reply was a beautiful But what is it that we call “Team Spirit”? How, in statement of his commitment to the concept of practical terms, do we reach a point where we truly teamwork. “Think Team”? Actually, I believe team attitude or team spirit is not just one approach but a mix of "I believe," he responded, "that those who make many thought processes and components, such as: discoveries in the field of medicine are building upon the efforts of many who preceded them, but Being Unselfish did not do that final thing which achieved success Japanese baseball offers us the term wa, to as an and fame. I would like to be the one who makes a expression meaning a player sublimates his major discovery, but I will also be content to personality and personal goals to the success of the contribute to the process." Right on! The most team. The philosophy has been detailed in Robert effective progress is made not by individuals, work- Whiting's book, You Gotta Have Wa. ing in isolation to make names for themselves, but by teams, sharing their knowledge, skills, and expe- For me, as a basketball player, this has always been rience, and magnifying their efforts and achieve- about not being selfish with the ball: Seeing others ments in the process. to pass the ball to - not selfishly demanding the ball to dribble or taking the shot. It has meant giving the ball up, and not hogging the glory. In short, getting totally out of you and into the unity of the team.

56 SPORTS EDUCATION

Being a Team of Cheerleaders

As I reflect along the length of my life and journey, I realize that there have been both critics andcheerleaders along the way. Clearly, while I have learned from some critics, my greater need has always been for cheers and encouragement.

Everybody needs a cheerleader. We all need someone who has our back, someone by our side. Encouragement promotes growth. Praise lifts our spirits and morale. Commendations increase cooperation. Carping and criticism kill our fighting spirits. On a team, it kills our team spirit. Encour- aging one another and building each other up is indispensable. “Being Flexible”

As a psychologist in private practice, I often worked with persons who seemed to be living at 1 or 10, and I determined it was my task to help them learn to live between 2 and 9. Today's world calls for flexibility. We need to accept change. We've got to adapt to every new situation, condition, and contingency. Of course, we've all got to fill our own role - but when circumstances change, we've got to change, too.

Some years ago, I clipped out of the Wall Street Journal an article comparing today's business teams and organizations to a doubles tennis team. "Doubles partners play certain roles. When one person serves, the other is at the net. But those roles are interchangeable. Each person must be prepared to do anything. If an opponent lobs the ball over my partner's head, I better hustle back there, to return it. If I take a me-first approach - 'That's not my job' - you can bet we won't make it to Wimble- don." Flexibility and adaptability are absolute requisites for any successful team, whether on a tennis court or in the business world.

Teamwork is the only way to reach our ultimate goals, to create the breakthroughs that we need in our careers, our personal, family and community lives. We talk about it a lot, and in moments of crisis, we're often very good at it - helping one another. In sports, we have learned we can't win alone.

So think 'Team'! Develop and maintain a total team attitude and spirit. When we are all on the same page, we achieve something very beautiful to watch - and very hard to defeat.

We've got a team.

57 TECHNOLOGY

Various Uses of Live Streaming in Educational Institutions

- Jaganmohan Kataru Founder & CEO

We are all in the age of knowledge economies, where technology is changing the way civiliza- tions are evolving at an ever increasing pace and facilitating instant communication. Educators embracing the technology early on are making a significant impact in rapid transformation to knowledge economies thus helping in nurturing the talent and honing the skills of the workforce of theirsocieties.

Video conferencing or virtual presence is a highly effective tool of communication for imparting knowledgeand offers significant advantages for educators in this important transition to the knowledge economies. Global educational institutions have started embracing video as an integral part of their pedagogy and live video streaming has become an effective and instant communication medium.

Recording a lecture and on demand presentation of those lectures is the new norm for global academia. Several Ivy league institutes run their online distance learning programs using this technology. Instant live broadcast of important events in a university campus is also possible for the professors and helps them toconnect with a larger audience at once – beyond the walls of a classroom; beyond the borders of a country infact.

Traditionally live streaming of events has been the domain expertise of media broadcasting industry and used to be very complex requiring high level of skills. Identifying this gap between the needs of the academicians and the technical complexities of broadcasting media, a whole new generation of entrepreneurs are trying to make it easy and affordable to live stream their campus events at the will of the educators.

Some of the examples or use cases, benefits of live streaming are presented here:

1.A teacher in the city of Mumbai can teach the students in the small town of Kasara with help of an internet connection, computer & video camera. The possibilities for all inclusive educa- tion are endless. 2.Live streamingthe school events and activities helps parents observe their child’s care and learning activities in real time. This level of transparency is generating invaluable trust between the parents and the educators.

3.It transcends geographical boundaries and helps the school management share events like classroom guest lectures and activities like school plays and performances, classroom projects, debates, graduations and award ceremonies, sporting events etc.with their key stake holders.

4.It helps educators control bullying or ragging on and off their campuses while the students are in transit.

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The International Bacalaureate: concept-driven learning for all-round development -Sebastien Barnard

Increasingly, schools are looking to the Diploma Programme as a way to prepare students of diverse backgrounds for success in university and life in the 21st century. At the centre of international education in the International Baccalaureate® (IB) are students aged 3 to 19 with their own an academically challenging and balanced education with learning styles, strengths and challenges. Students of all ages come to school with combinations of unique and shared elements—theory of knowledge, extended essay and creativi- patterns of values, knowledge and experience of the world and ty, action, service. The Diploma Programme is founded on a their place in it. An IB education is holistic in nature—it is philosophy of building tolerance and understanding among concerned with the whole person. Along with cognitive devel- opment, IB programmes address students’ social, emotional and backgrounds. physical well-being. An IB education is therefore suited to and An IB education provides opportunities to develop both disciplinary and interdisciplinary understanding that meet There are today 738 IB World Schools in 29 countries in the Asia rigorous standards set by institutions of higher learning

that are broad and balanced, conceptual and connected. It India in recent years especially for the IB Diploma programme. provides students with the skills and attributes they will need to succeed in the 21st century. Critical thinking and problem started way back in 1976. Today, there are 120 Indian schools solving, creativity and innovation, collaboration and commu- - nication skills, cultural awareness and international minded- pate a steady growth in the next 3-5 years. The IB school-leaving ness. These are the demands of the modern economy and diploma has been recognised for admission to undergraduate increasingly schools and governments are recognizing the IB courses in 56 Indian universities. The IB is generally acknowl- Diploma can ensure that students are better prepared for edged for its non-rigid cross-disciplinary structure, focus on university and to enter the workforce. The ability to work in a all-round development, and going beyond rote learning to team, to make decisions and solve problems, to plan, organize impart strong social and interpersonal skills with academic and prioritize work are critical skills learned throughout the IB excellence. programmes and in particular over the two years of the Diplo- The recent annual results declared by the IB for its Diploma ma course. And these skills are being hotly sought after by top Programme highlights the consistency of the global IB DP pass tertiary institutions, organizations, CEOs and Government rate, which continues to remain stable as the community of IB departments.

India, over 370 schools and 15,800 students took part in the May 2016 session. They achieved an average diploma score of 33.16 become an IB World School is a big step but schools gain points (of 45 possible maximum), with 54 students achieving a access to high quality programmes of education, which support development of knowledgeable and inquiring could be found in India (3,332 students), China (3,042 students), Hong Kong (2,076 students), Singapore (1,217 students) and educators and collaborative professional learning communi- ties. A worldwide network of highly respected IB World 64 as compared to a global pass rate of 79%. Schools, working together to share best practice. 64 INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Research shows that students in the IB Primary Years students do in fact go on to higher education at Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme higher rates and enter into more selective insti- (MYP) performed better than non-IB students in the tutions than their peers. (Lee, et al. 2013./Caspa- global International Schools’ Assessment study from ry, 2011.) 2009-2011. Further research indicates that Diploma Programme (DP) graduates complete college faster The Diploma Programme assessments are summa- than their peers, feel more prepared for college-level tive, largely taking place over the two years of the coursework involving research, and are better able programme, focusing on what students have to cope with demanding workloads and time-man- learned and their abilities, rather than what they agement challenges. (Visit our research page for haven’t learned or can’t do. Testing is rigorous, more). backed by high-level evidence and is based on performance against set standards. As well as IB World Schools work within a global community, helping give a true picture of student perfor- creating frequent opportunities for shared learning mance, it also assists universities in the admissions and collaboration with others. The IB also helps schools with programme planning and optimiza- years, the Diploma Programme is a reliable and tion. This may include mentoring, coaching, consul- internationally consistent measure of academic tation or self-guided learning online. excellence.

The IB is perceived as a Programme for international Universities have found that the IB diploma score is schools only. This is simply not true. 55% of IB World a reliable predictor of university success and is not

seeing more and more state schools coming onboard in countries like Japan, Malaysia and Singa- IB students to determine the appropriate scores pore. As this misplaced perception about the IB is and entry requirements for IB students. While corrected so we will see a growth in government other international curriculums are undergoing interest for the IB programmes for the reasons men- constant changes, the IB is proving to be a stable tioned above. The IB is an international programme option for schools. Schools and Universities like the stability of the IB, and they dislike the constant education. churn found in other programmes.

The partnerships between the IB and universities are In addition to enrolling in top tier institutions, DP strong and have helped IB programmes to become students are more likely to graduate from those world-respected and renowned. The IB has over institutions, and some evidence suggests they 2,044 published recognition policies from Universi- have stronger academic performance while ties around the world, including 483 policies in Asia enrolled. In addition to a greater likelihood of earn- - ing a degree, there is substantial evidence that participation in the DP is positively associated with order of preference): Australia, India, Hong Kong and postsecondary grade performance. DP students Singapore. These include foreign students going to have been shown, in some cases, to earn higher these countries as well as students remaining in their marks than their peers while at university and home country. Several studies in a variety of contexts, performance in the DP has including the US, UK, Australia, Mexico, and China, emerged as a strong predictor of tertiary perfor- provide strong evidence that DP mance and a tendency to enroll in more advanced 64 courses. 65 Young Talent

Sanjami Arora, a student of Grade 8 at the Kothari international school has been unfurl- ing her school flag at various Swimming and Tennis events since 2014. What is remark- able about this tenacious girl is that she is excelling not just in one sport, but in both of them simultaneously, as well as excelling in academics. This multi talented multitasking champ balances her sports activities and academics with great aplomb. Amongst the myriad feathers in her cap are a Bronze Medal in both the Individual 50m Backstroke and the Individual 100m Backstroke at the U.P State Junior Aquatic Championship2016 and scores of medals won at Inter School as well as CBSE Aquatic Championships. In Tennis, she was the Semi finalist at the Lawn Tennis Tournament 2016-’17 (a National Ranking Championship) in the U-14 category and won the Runners up trophy in the U-14 category in the National Ranking AITA Lawn Tennis Championship 2016. Way to go, Sanjami!!! SANJAMI ARORA KOTHARI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL NOIDA

With a role model in Olympics winner Cameron Vander burgh and India's Sandeep Sejwal , I aim to become the greatest Olympian that India shall ever produce and wants to represent India at Tokyo 2020 Olympics and aims to see the national flag standing tall and amidst other countries flag in Olympics.That's what I did to win the medals and records and have currently more than 100 medals in swimming and was able to raise the standard upto international level. International Achievements : • Won Bronze medal in Asian Age group championship- 2015 at Bangkok (Thailand). • Participated in World School Games - 2015 held at Poland. • Participated open swimming Championship -2016 in Malaysia

National Achievements : • Set a new national record in Junior National Championship 2015 Pune with one ANSH ARORA KOTHARI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Gold and two silver medals NOIDA • Won best swimmer award in Uttar Pradesh state swimming championship in 2015. • Won three gold and one silver in C.B.S.E National swimming championship 2015 in Meerut. • Won 3 silver Medals in School National Games 2015 in Kolkatta.

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