24th October 2009 - The Scindia School

Qila Quotes | From the Principal's DeskVOL 5 | Oct 2009FROM THEPrincipal’s DeskDear Members of The Scindia School family,The editor sets firm deadlines for me as she does for her students for their home work.Though late, the Fort was blessed by the monsoon. Everywhere we look now it is green and we have hadsome fairy tale skies during the Astachal. The present edition of this communiqué will bring you glimpsesof the celebrations of Janmashtami, Independence Day and Ganesh Chaturthi. The freshers’ evening wasa wonderful exhibition of talents.On the sports field, we have had exciting moments of competition and some sparks of brilliance duringthe inter house tournaments in Soccer, Tennis, Basketball, Swimming and Athletics. The obstacle courseson the Junior School field and Madhav field seldom go unused. The new Squash courts are the latestattractions.The students and the staff joined hands on important issues of values and ethics in the spirit of committingourselves to certain common goals. Skill based grading in every subject along with an appropriateassessment mechanism has been introduced for Classes VI, VII and VIII. Special efforts are on with properfocus to enhance the performance of the students in academics, which includes the advanced as well asthe under achieving students.I am delighted to share with you that the school was adjudged the winner of the Digitally Learning ICTEnabled School of the year 2009 by e-India.The Career Counseling cell organised a series of visits by representatives of various foreign universities.They are constantly at work with the students and providing them with necessary guidance.Lot has been done to take our teaching of English and communication in English to a new plane. Iconsciously would like to mention our Inter House debates, quizzes, elocutions, art and music competitionshere as I feel these are essential components of the educational curriculum of the school.Some of our participations were cancelled or postponed as a precautionary measure against the spread ofthe H1N1 virus. The movement in and out of school was curbed. I appreciate the cooperation and supportwe received from all corners.One cannot miss two young Australian GAP volunteers moving all over the campus on their bicycles.Theircontribution in the English classes and in the Junior School dormitories has been extremely encouraging.The school has successfully made them a part of its family. I give credit to the boys and the staff whodisplay such exceptional hospitality.It is a matter of great pride and celebration that SOBA completes its Golden Jubilee. The members haveshown great fellowship and a genuine goodwill for the school. I am sure it will continue and strengthenevery passing year. We have had a number of Old Boys visiting the school from time to time. It is alwaysa pleasure for us and we appreciate the warmth and affection they bring.At the time of writing this note, we are eagerly awaiting the Platinum Jubilee Debate and Quiz and ourFounder’s Day celebrations.Best wishes.Samik GhoshPrincipal, The Scindia School