Republic Day Celebrations at SIS

Nationalistic and Patriotic feeling was in the air as Sehwag International School celebrated Republic Day on 26th of January. The event was marked with hoisting of Tricolor in the front lawn of the school by the Principal. March Past was led by Abhishek Rathee and supervised by Mr. Gaurav Bisht. The day was filled to brim with joy instilled through patriotic songs, award ceremonies and distribution of sweets. 

 

National Anthem, Highly disciplined and coordinated March Past presented by Students of Sehwag International School. 

 Virendra Sehwag distributing awards to the students of Sehwag International School.

A group photo of all the awardees with Virendra Sehwag.

A collage representation of joy, patriotic feelings and disciplined march past which filled the atmosphere of Sehwag International School on the occasion of Republic Day.

Sharjah Education Show from Jan 29

   60 exhibitors to take part in Great India Education Fair to be held alongside the show

SHARJAH-Strong growth in higher education will continue to provide students with a bigger choice of courses every year. A prominent fixture on the UAE's education calendar, the International Education Show(IES) in Sharjah will field a larger delegation of universities and school this year.

 Hosted at the Sharjah Expo Centre from January 29 to February 1, the four-day show has registered a 31 per cent rise in the number of exhibitor with nearly 150 institutions signing up for the event.

An additional 60 exhibitors from India will also be taking part in the Great India Education Fair which is being held for the second consecutive year featuring international boarding schools, universities and colleges from India.

With the UAE Cabinet approving 21 per cent of its total budget allocation of DH46 billion for the education sector in 2014, it becomes a continuing trend where the government is placing high importance on the sector, thus boosting demand for higher education.

The Show timing will be from 9am to 2pm and 4pm to 8pm from January 29 to 30. On January 31 and February 1, the show will run from 4pm to 8pm .
The exclusive timing for girls will be on January 29, from 9am to 2pm; and exclusive timing for boys will be on January 30, from 9am to 2pm. 

"Though we have good local and international institutions in the country and can lay claim to the status of an emerging educational hub, we have to admit that huge gaps exist between workforce supply and demand in a number of industries. Through the high budgetary allocations and proactive strategies implemented by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, the UAE government is aiming to plug these gaps," said Saif Mohammed Al Midfa, CEO, Sharjah Expo Centre.

" We are also likely to see more educational institutios coming to the UAE and the existing ones increasing their programmes to meet the rising requirements. The International Education Show will be a dedicated platform for local and International institutions to target the ambitious student population in the region," added Al Midfa.

Asians constitute the largest student community in the UAE and the Great India Education FAir, India's most popular education event, will target the expat population. The fair will also help parents interact directly with principals from some of India's top boarding schools which are offering spot admissions from Grade 2 onwards.

SIS Coverage- The Indian Express (Eye)- 12th Jan'14

A Silver Lining For Virender Sehwag

New Delhi: Amid the recent disappointments, there's a silver lining for cricketer Virender Sehwag. The First class season has come to an early end due to Delhi's group stage exit from the Ranji Trophy and there's more than a month to go before the domestic One-Day tournament Begins.

This intervening period has provided the opening batsman the time to focus on larger objectives. Through the Sehwag International School in Jhajjar, the 35-year-old has given himself the chance to make children's lives better. While Sehwag is busy with his fitness regime that lasts three to four hours in the morning, he ensures he's present for all the school events.

"I attend the school functions to motivate the children. I like to help them by talking to them,"says the cricketer.

Having made a career out of a particular sport, Sehwag envisages a better future for children who plan to follow his path.

"The Demand for sports is as high as it is for academics these days. Sports improves a child's concentration. Children today are technology-friendly. They benefit from playing all sports at school."

For someone who grew up when there was relatively little guidance and emphasis on fitness, Sehwag could be forgiven for feeling envious of the facilities provide to children at his school. But the batsman stayed fit as a youngster thanks to his relentless involvement with the sport.

"I played all sports, Although i had little guidance, my interest in playing everything helped me remain fit. I Played sports according to seasons-so I played football, cricket and badminton at different times during the year."

But it was cricket where Sehwag discovered excellence of a much higher degree. Despite his illustrious career, apprehensions over the technique of this instinctive batsman have never failed him. But what does Sehwag have to say to youngster who plan to improve their technique in this age of T-20 cricket?

"Their technique will improve if children play a lot of cricket. Once their technique is honed, they can adapt to any form of cricket,"