Browsing Tag: Education

Indian science is a study in contrasts. With its vast population and rapidly expanding economy, the country has ramped up scientific production at an impressive rate.

More than 20 pupils have been allocated places at a Sikh-ethos free school in Leeds that they did not choose, amid a shortage of school places.

Global Citizen 2015 Earth Day marks the 45th anniversary of Earth Day. Be a part of the Sikh representation on Earth Day in Washington DC! Our Gurus reminded us to see the Earth as our Divine Mother - to respect and protect it and we're happy to be joining in this historic moment.

"I'm not religious, but Sikhism is definitely my favorite religion now. You guys are totally rad." Said one student who visited the gurdwara in Espanola New Mexico.

Kids of all ages (and adults, too) benefit from being read to, including even babies and toddlers.

Now what does Dya Singh mean when he talks of a teacher-facilitator instead of a traditional granthi, kathakaar or raagi? And why should we embrace this model.

One youth is studying medicine NOT to become a general practitioner or even a medical specialist but because he owns a medical innovations company which does research in the medical field. He believes that by qualifying as a doctor, he will be able to contribute towards the future success of his company and help humankind -- not just one patient at a time!

“I used to complain many times about why I’m going through all these hardships, and then I realized that those experiences actually shaped me into the being I am today,” Singh said. “Those experiences make me who I am.”

Faith schools mean more religious tolerance not less, according to a professor from Warwick University. Professor Leslie Francis has led research on tolerance and faith schools.

During the function organised by Khalsa College it was announced that Khalsa College, Patiala will be made into Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur University from the next session.

Leicester’s first free Sikh school has shown that a good ethos is the main ingredient in creating a successful learning environment.

Meeting and speaking to both Ajinder Kaur (founder) and Manoher Singh (co-founder) , the school will offer a high standard of teaching, where the staff will be committed to the student’s well-being as well as their various educational needs.

The Council has also sought from the Punjab government to announce a uniform film policy for such historical and educational films being produced in the state to free them from taxes to inspire Punjabi film industry.

More than 7,000 miles away, children are in a small village school in India, children are learning math on hand held devices with "gamification" software developed by Pixatel out of the Thurston Chamber Small Business Incubator.

By targeting the leading textbook publishers in the country, the Sikh Coalition has created a chain reaction that is changing the way students and teachers learn about the Sikh community in a systemic way.

"It's a happy purposeful school with fabulous children and committed staff, governors and parents. And it's just a delight to be here to see what starts as a piece of paper in Whitehall transformed into a school here in Leicester."

Jaspal Kaur Kaang, professor of Punjabi, University School of Open Learning at Panjab University and chairperson of Guru Nanak Sikh Studies, has been honoured at the 65th International Sikh Educational Conference.

Sandeep Kaur is currently in 7th place, trying to win a $5,000 scholarship for her Master's Degree in Nursing. To learn more about her, check out her interview and if you would like to support her then please vote.

Sikhs in Fresno and around the world celebrated the birthday of Guru Nanak, the founder of what has become the world’s fifth largest religion. Nanak, whose birth date was Nov. 6, was the first Sikh guru, or spiritual teacher.

“A dream come true” - that’s how the opening of Leicester’s first Sikh free school has been described. Falcons Primary, in Gipsy Lane, opened this morning, following a delay of several weeks.

A new Sikh free school is one step closer to being built in Redbridge after it's approval this week. Sikh pupils at the school will make up 50 per cent of the intake with non-faith groups making up the other half.

“They left school with low aspirations in life. They achieved anyway and become professionals but they want better for the next generation of children. The Seva School ethos is that every child can and will achieve.”

“It was a very positive meeting and I’m very grateful to the minister for having set it up with the urgency it required due to huge concerns from the community. Lord Nash wants to see a Sikh school open in Leicester. The building now exists, the demand is there and there is a shortage of local places."

Jagdeep Mann, a Ward 10 resident, has been chosen by trustees to serve on the board until this current term of office formally ends Nov. 30, 2014. “I want to make sure my children… all the children, especially in Wards 9 and 10 and Peel get access to the best education possible,” Mann said after his appointment.

The aim of the International Sikh Research Conference (ISRC) was to showcase the work of Sikh scholars and historians and to share their research on a wider platform.

Manjit Singh, while speaking to a large audience at Guru Gobind Singh Foundation, in Rockville, in the Washington area, said, “A focused attention on the agenda of guiding our youth in the field of education will set the community on the path of a brighter future."

[VIDEO] "A board game designed to learn Gurmat and have fun at the same time! What I've noticed is that when students have free time they love playing games and it looks like there is a lot of learning going on as well. So I thought, 'What if there was a game where kids could play, have fun and learn the teachings of our Guru..."

The civilized person is judged by how well he responds to the needs of the less fortunate. "I consider the founders (Dr. N. S. Sodhi and Mrs. Shaminder Kaur Grewal) as modern day messiahs bringing sensitization to a society steeped in materialism."

A US-based Sikh body (Sikh Human Development Foundation) has raised $3,30,000 to fund scholarships for bright but poor Punjabi students. "This is the largest donation ever received by the diaspora community for higher education for students in Punjab. In Indian rupees, this is a little over 2 crores."

SikhNet does an exclusive interview with Mohanpreet Singh, the force behind PELP (Punjabi Enable Learning Program). ~Seeing students excel is such a motivation. It is the same feeling when parents appreciate us on our efforts to teach their children in learning Punjabi Language and eventually reciting Gurbani...~