Modern technology and scientific adaptations have played a vital
roll to make the different cultures very close to each other.
Creative altitude made the people from various backdrop &
upbringings interested for mutual edification and benefits in
several fields. Education is such one of the most apposite field
for mutual exchange and development.
In
the same intention, an educational cultural exchange trip
organised by Mr. Bimal Patel of
Shaniyo Travels for students from Orlando, Florida with their
visit to an Indian school. Ten honours
students between ages of 15 to 17, accompanied by their English
teacher, Mrs. Nilam Patel and their science teacher Mrs.
Yvmne Fasnett, were on visit of Gujarat to explore the aspects
of this growing Nation. One of the highlights of their journey
at India was visiting the students at SGVP.
At SGVP
they were given sightsee of
campus
along with various co-educational and cultural assignments. They
were impressed by advanced curriculum and international
diversity. They participated in music and science classes and
also enjoyed sports with the students on huge playgrounds of
SGVP. They were highly touched by the
generosity
and sincerity of the faculty and staff and hope to build a long
lasting relationship between American and Indian students.
Since the beginning of Darshanam Sanskrit Mahavidyalay at SGVP,
Rushikumars (Students of Sanskrit Mahavidyalay) secures best
positions in various fields of Sanskrit at national level too.
This year Sanskrit elocution and Salaka competition was held for
three days at famous Shrine Jagannath Puri, Orissa.
As
a state representative, Master Vijay Joshi participated for the
subject ‘Nyay’ and secured the gold medal. Moreover, in Salaka
competition he won the silver medal. Salaka competition includes
the thoroughly study of an entire Sanskrit subject and hard
contest for hours together.
During the days of
competition, Rushikumars and Pandits received the valuable
benefit of service and close Darshan of Bhagawan Shree Jagannath.
It was an outstanding experience of life for them.
A
national level congregation for Cow & Cow-race survival was held
at SGVP for two days by Gau-Raksha branch of Vishwa Hindu
Parishad (VHP). Over 350 representatives from Jammu, Kashmir,
Himachal Pradesh, Hariyana, Panjab, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi,
Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharastra, Bihar, Orissa, Asam,
Zarkhand, Chhattis Garh, Andhra Pradesh, Tamilnadu, Karnataka,
Kerala etc were present. Gujarat was the host state for this
national congregation.
Congregation was started with the Gau-poojan in modern and well
equipped Gau-Shala of SGVP.Sadguru Shastri Shree
Madhavpriyadasji Swami welcomed Shree Ashok Sindhal (President,
International VHP) and other representatives in a traditional
way. Shree Bhupendrabhai Chudasama (Agriculture and animal
welfare Minister, Gujarat) informed that in the field of
preservation & bringing up of cow and cow-race Gujarat stands
the first in the nation. Various kinds of research and
developments are going on for the better survival and bringing
up of Cow & cow-race. Several Gau-shala and centers are active
in this direction.
Shree Ashok Sinthal appreciated the modern services provided by
SGVP to cows and said that not only by law, but with the
co-operation of all individuals nationwide preservation of cow &
cow-race is quite possible. He encouraged the all supporters and
workers in the field of Cow preservation.
Pujya Madhavpriyadasji Swami narrated that it is Gau-seva only
which can realise the heaven on earth. Help of scientific
equipments, appropriate cow preservation techniques and proper
research & utilisation of products from cow can generate a
healthy & hygiene atmosphere for better society. The solution of
current chemical pollution lies in the protection of Cow-race.
It
is notable that under the ‘Gau-Raksha movement’ launched by
Shree Swaminarayan Gurukul Rajkot in cooperation with Ghanshyam
Gopalan Trust 500 villages are covered where villagers are
encouraged every year for the welfare of cow & cow-race along
with financial aid. Moreover, Gurukul honours the village doing
the best work in this direction.
On this occasion Shree
Hukamchand Chavala (Indore), Dr. Sunil Mansigh (Nagpur, patent
holder for distilled cow-urine), Shree Kunvarjibhai Jadav (Gandhinagar),
Shree Bhanvarlal Kothari(Rajsthan) and other dignitaries were
present.
With the intension to inculcate the value of leadership and
managing power students are subjected for special campaign –
Hostel week at SGVP. The occasion was the fifth anniversary of
‘Dharmajivan Hostel’ where students get the all benefits for
curricular study with the facilities of international standards.
Hostel week was arranged during 07th to 11th January, 2006.
Senior students and monitors have shouldered entire
responsibilities of chief rector to hygiene. Arrangements and
daily routines were managed very effectively in the atmosphere
of confidence and enthusiasm. On the last day celebration was
arranged showing the capability of students in the presence of
parents and guardians. Celebration was set also exclusively by
students. Various stage shows and programmes were prepared and
presented students. Parents were highly impressed with the
development of their children.
The campaign was very
successful to step up the self confidence and ability in the
mind and life of the students. Inter-cooperation and
understanding of students was really appreciable.
During the school life, visit of various sites is essential for
the all-round development of students. With this vision for the
students of International School and Darshanam Sanskrit
Mahavidyalay outings were arranged for historical, adventurous
and recreation sites.
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– 03 December, 2006 Kulu-Manali for senior Rushikumars of
Darshanam Sanskrit Mahavidyalay
02-08 December, 2006 Gir forest (Lion national park) for junior
Rushikumars of Darshanam Sanskrit Mahavidyalay
23-01 January, 2007 Kulu-Manali for the students of
International School, STD XI
24-01 January Panchmadhi-Jabalpur (Tiger national park) for the
students of International School, STD VIII & IX
26-30 December, 2006
Jodhpur-Jesalmer (Historical site) for the students of
International School, STD VI & VII
SGVP has secured 100%
result in the ICSE (Class 10) Examination held in March
2007. This was the second SGVP batch for the said examination.
Among 65 students, who faced this examination, 42 students
secured distinction and rest 23 students were awarded with first
class. 20 students out of 65 scored more than 80%.
Many Congratulations to all
the students, the educators who worked hard for them and to the
management who provided essential support and environment to
bring it to reality.
