Thursday 19 December 2013

Increasing Craze for boarding Schools


Sehwag International School
पहले के जमाने में जब बच्चे काफी शैतानी करते थे, तो माता - पिता गुस्से में कहते थे 'हम तुम्हे बोर्डिंग स्कूल में भेज देंगे.' उनकी धमकी सुन बच्चे भी डर जाते थे और शैतानी भी कम कर देते थे, लेकिन अब जमाना बदलगया है.

बच्चे शरारती हों या ना हों उनका एड्मिशन बोर्डिंग स्कूल में कराया जा रहा है. आज कई पेरेंट्स अपने बच्चों का एड्मिशन बोर्डिंग स्कूल में ही करना चाहते हैं, ताकि बच्चे फ्लेक्सिबल बन पाए. पेरेंट्स का मानना है की बोर्डिंग स्कूल के बच्चों में ……….

Wednesday 18 December 2013

Sehwag Launches School in Capital

Sehwag International School
Patna: Sehwag International School ( SIS), managed by Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag, will apprise parents of its facilities at a mega admission fair, the Premier Schools' Exhibition here on December 14 and 15.

Speaking about the Haryana- based SIS's presence in Patna. Sehwag said. ‘To me, this is an exciting stride forward. Its activities and campus is a realisation of a situation I wanted to live in during my evolving years."

“Being a sportsperson, I understand that true lessons of life are often learnt outside classrooms. At SIS, we try to incorporate indoor and outdoor training to mould students to think critically, synthesize knowledge and reflect on their thought processes.” he added.

 SIS Chairperson Aarti Sehwag said, SIS aimed at ensuring that the school's comprehensive development programmes provide students with international learning experience, while preserving core Indian values. “At the fair, parents can talk to SIS representatives and also get guidance and counseling through seminars by leading educationists and academicians.” she added.

Friday 13 December 2013

Distinguishing Features of a Dream Project by India’s only Cricketer to start a School with International Standards

Striking a balance between academics and the sport one plays has always been a conundrum and a tough struggle in the formative years of any cricketing legend. Virender Sehwag, the dashing Indian opener, also faced this dilemma as a child, but he was determined to offer an educational institution that ensures a practical solution to the issue for generations to come!

Sehwag International School is the one of its kind in India, given that its founder is a globally-celebrated cricketer. But that isn’t the sole speciality of the world-class establishment that is based in a scenic locale not far from Delhi.

SIS, as the sprawling school is called, is currently into its third academic year, wooing students from across the country and abroad to its multi-activity campus in Jhajjar, just south of plush Gurgaon, in Haryana.

The focus at 23-acre SIS is to ensure the all-round development of students by giving them a nurturing environment with sufficient exposure, says Sehwag, the 35-year-old founder. “Being a sportsperson, I have realized the true value of lessons learnt outside the bounds of a classroom. At SIS we go beyond and ensure that our students get the best of indoor and outdoor training, moulding them to think critically, synthesize knowledge and reflect on their own thought processes,” he notes in his address, published on the SIS website — http://www.sisj.in/.

Adds his wife Aarti Sehwag, chairperson of SIS: “We aim at ensuring that our comprehensive development programmes provide students with an international learning experience, while preserving our core Indian values. With such qualities imbibed within them, our students are bound to ‘Arise, Awake, Ascend’ to greater heights and a greater tomorrow.”

So, what all have prompted the couple to start the school? What are Virender Sehwag’s viewpoints about education, especially of a futuristic world? What are the broader and finer points that make SIS stand a class apart vis-a-vis other top schools? How is he (along with Mrs Sehwag) planning to take the mission forward? All this, we’re sure, could be unexplored areas for the media in India and outside.

The CBSE-syllabus co-education school, now with a strength of  370 students and set to open its class X in the upcoming academic year with a team of dedicated and highly-qualified teachers, accommodates both boarders (boys for now, in spacious, air-conditioned, four-bedded rooms — each bathroom-attached) and day scholars. The eco-friendly campus boasts of a BCCI-approved cricket ground, besides high-standard facilities for athletics, basketball, badminton, equestrian, football, lawn tennis, table tennis and squash and a swimming pool.

As the rush for admissions has started, SIS expects a surge in its 2014-15 student strength — and is planning to brace up for the intake of no less than 150 students in the new academic year.
The fledgling school has shaped up like a home away from home and teachers becoming parents to students. And the parents who have sent their children to the school are appreciating. The children are equally happy and exuberant, giving the school a stamp of uniqueness.

Thursday 12 December 2013

Top Cricketer’s Institution vies at Kanpur leg of the Mega Exhibition

New Delhi: Sehwag International School (SIS), India’s only educational institution being run by a cricketer of international fame is participating in Asia’s largest and oldest exhibition on School Admissions.

Sehwag International School from Virender Sehwag’s native Haryana will vie with 20 other institutions at the Premier Schools Exhibition being held in Kanpur for two days.

“To me, like to you, this is an exciting stride forward,” Sehwag said about the participation of his 2011-founded school based in Jhajjar, just off Gurgaon in the National Capital Region. “It’s another chance for us how and why our school is growing.”

Currently Into its third academic year, the co-education institution in 400-plus students at its sprawling multi-activity campus is the realisation of an ideal situation Sehwag wanted to live during his evolving years.

The November 23-24 fair at Kahna Galaxy Banquet here will Exclusively showcase India’s top boarding schools, international Schools and day schools. SIS will facilitate a face-to-face interaction with the families of potential candidates in a friendly and informal atmosphere. There will be parenting guidance and counselling through seminars by leading educationist and academicians.

The choice of schools for age group is wide: 6 to 18 years. The schools range from play schools to senior schools, international schools, day schools, day boarding, full boarding, boys’ schools, girls’ school and co-educational.

This mega event travels to 13 cities in India and also to many International locations like UAE (Sharjah), Thailand, Middle East, Bangladesh, Nepal & Bhutan, according to Afairs Exhibitions & Media Pvt. Ltd, who are organisers of the event, including its Nov 23-24 Kanpur leg.

The exhibition had its debut in 2004, in association with UK-based University of Cambridge International Examinations with an objective to bring progressive schools and the parents’ community on one platform, to help parents choose the right school for their ward, the organisers said.

Premier Schools Exhibition helps admission seeking parents gather relevant information about school admissions and clear doubts regarding their child’s education. Over the last nine years, more than one million parents have benefited by attending the fair in various parts of India and abroad.

Wednesday 11 December 2013

Top Cricketer’s Institution to Present its International Facilities at Guwahati leg of the Mega Event

Guwhati, December 6: Sehwag International School (SIS), India’s only educational institution being run by a cricketer of international fame will showcase its world-class facilities at the Guwahati leg of the Asia’s largest and oldest exhibition on school admissions.

Sehwag International School (SIS) from Virender Sehwag’s native Haryana will demonstrate its international learning experience before families of potential candidates at the Premier Schools Exhibition being held at TRP Indoor Stadium (Nehru Stadium Complex) at Dr. B. Barooah Road in Guwahati on December 7 and 8.

“To me, like to you, this is an exciting stride forward,” Sehwag said about the participation of his 2011-founded school based in Jhajjar, just off Gurgaon in the National Capital Region.

Currently into its third academic year, the co-education institution with 400-plus students at its sprawling multi-activity campus is the realisation of an ideal situation Sehwag wanted to live during his evolving years.

“Being a sportsperson, I have realized the true value of lessons learnt outside the bounds of a classroom. At SIS, we go beyond and ensure that our students get the best of indoor and outdoor training, moulding them to think critically, synthesize knowledge and reflect on their own thought processes,” he said.

Ms. Aarti Sehwag, Chairperson of SIS, pointed out that the aim of SIS is to ensure that “our comprehensive development programmes provide students with an international learning experience, while preserving our core Indian values”.

SIS, which is  a co-education school pursuing the CBSE syllabus, holds the prestige of having an eco-friendly campus that includes a BCCI-approved cricket ground, world-class facilities for athletics, basketball, badminton, equestrian, football, golf, lawn tennis, table tennis and squash besides having an all-weather swimming pool.

Parents will get an opportunity to have a face-to-face interaction with SIS authorities in a friendly and informal atmosphere at the December 7-8 fair in Guwahati.  There will be parenting guidance and counselling through seminars by leading educationist and academicians.

Saturday 7 December 2013

Top-grade school is Sehwag’s lofty hit to new-gen glory

  • Viru offers academic & co-curricular activities under one roof
  •  Sachin, Laxman laud the initiative
As a child, he wanted to don the India colours and wield the willow to slaughter the fearsome bowling attack anywhere in the world. But Virender Sehwag, the swashbuckling India opener, never forgot for a moment his parental advice not to ignore education.

That was easier said than done, though. The young Sehwag always found it tough shuttling between home and school, especially grappling with the sheer wastage of time while trying to balance academics with his favourite game.

True, his home and school in the 1990s weren’t far apart; both were in Najafgarh, then a dusty, underdeveloped colony in southwest Delhi. “But on crowded buses, it isn’t easy to carry your heavy cricket kit in your hand and an equally heavy school bag slung across your shoulders. The conductor needn’t be kind; you end up wasting hours in transit between school, coaching centre and home,” notes Sehwag, whose batting prowess has scripted many an international record.

“I thought of a solution to it: why not set up a world class school where education and top-rate sports facilities will blend seamlessly?’’

The result is Sehwag International School (SIS), a 23-acre multi-activity campus in Jhajjar, just south of plush Gurgaon in Haryana. Into its third year, the school is bracing up to take in no less than 250 students in the upcoming academic year.

SIS, for the record, is India’s only school to be founded by a cricketer of global repute. A co-ed, boarding-cum-day school with 370 students, it is the realisation of an ideal situation Sehwag had cherished during his evolving years.

“Good schooling is a must even with your passion for sports,” notes the Nawab of Najafgarh, who started SIS in 2011 along with his wife Aarti Sehwag, its chairperson. “My aim is to give the young generation all necessary facilities under one roof. An institution where the parental care won’t be missing -- with a band of affectionate teachers available round the clock for boarders! A home away from home!”

Creditably, SIS, which follows CBSE syllabus and is poised to teach its first class X batch in 2014-15, accommodates day scholars along with boarders. “I want to ensure that my endeavour also benefits people of my own native land. Their children can go back home every day; the expense is thus less,” says Sehwag, whose parents hail from Chudani village which is close to Bahadurgarh in pastoral Jhajjar district.

Celebrity cricketers are all praise for Sehwag and his unique endeavour.

Sachin Tendulkar says SIS venture makes him proud to be associated with Sehwag. “It’s a great job. I wish Viru all success,” adds the master-blaster who has partnered with Sehwag in running SportsMentor Pvt Ltd, which is a pioneer in providing an internationally-accredited scientific sports education programme for schoolchildren in India.

Former captain Sourav Ganguly notes that it rarely happens that a successful cricketer invests in education when there are more lucrative ventures around. “I’m proud of him,” adds the southpaw.

Hyderabadi great V V S Laxman, who has visited SIS, is particularly impressed with the school’s cricket stadium built as per BCCI stipulations. “The ground is big-size; the facilities are state-of-the-art,” he gushes. “Overall, it’s a good blend of co-curricular activities.”

In fact, besides the cricket ground, the SIS campus has high-standard facilities for athletics, basketball, badminton, equestrian, football, lawn tennis, table tennis, squash and a swimming pool.

Besides nine full-time coaches, the school has highly-qualified teachers who also take care of boarders (boys, for now) in spacious, air-conditioned, four-bedded rooms — each bathroom-attached). “We strive to make them responsible citizens by instilling in them the need to work for society rather than scripting just individual success stories,” says Sehwag, the only Indian to be honoured as the Wisden Leading Cricketer in the World for his performance in 2008, and next year becoming the first player of any nationality to retain the award.

The Sehwags have two children, and is keen to admit them to SIS. “Aryavir is in class 1; the younger one is in a playschool. “From their class 3, both will be in SIS,” avers Delhi-raised Aarti.

Sehwag says his background as a sportsperson has helped him realise the true value of lessons learnt outside the bounds of a classroom. “At SIS, we go beyond and ensure that our students get the best of indoor and outdoor training, moulding them to think critically, synthesize knowledge and reflect on their own thought processes,” he adds.

Aarti reveals that the basic aim is to ensure comprehensive development programmes for students to give them an international learning experience, while preserving our core Indian values. “With such qualities imbibed within them, our students are bound to ‘Arise, Awake, Ascend’ to greater heights and a greater tomorrow.”

Tuesday 13 August 2013

Demystifying Intolerance and Promoting Peace



- A guest post by Mrs. Bindu Sharma


Intolerance and anger pose many problems rather than giving solutions. At times, there is a possibility of unethically stigmatizing people whom we think as our rivals due to the apparent customs, caste, race, language, religion, the way they dress, etc., which may take the form of intolerance. The diversity across the globe in terms of traditions, religions, languages, cultures and ethnicities should be a treasure that enriches us all rather than be a ground for struggle or conflict. 
In order to fight intolerance, individuals should become aware of the link between their behaviour and the vicious cycle of mistrust and violence in society. As these ideas are rooted in the child at a premature age or early childhood, the main areas of concern should be to teach children about open-mindedness, curiosity, tolerance, justice, rights and ways to lead a life of high morals in their early years.
In this modern age, there is a need to understand that problems are global, but they can be solved at the grass root level itself. It is us who need to take the initiative to act alone. Parents and the teaching fraternity need to be equipped with tools to counter the presence of abusive behaviour towards any students, which may further contribute to an enhancement of violence and intolerance in schools. Hence, the necessity to be a part of the solution and not the problem.