Introducing IAYP at Sankalp Sahodaya South-West Delhi

Kapil Bhalla (National Director) and Priyank Kumar Gupta (Head IT and ORB) met the members of Sankalp Sahodaya South-West Delhi on 16th September 2016 at Nirmal Bhartia School, Dwarka. The aim was to introduce the Award Programme to member schools.

Sahodaya, conceptualized by CBSE in 1986, has materialized in the form of Sankalp Sahodaya South-West Delhi in May 2007. The Sahodaya has 27 member schools. Kapil Bhalla briefed the participants about the philosophy, framework, benefits and various sections of the Award to the attending principals.

Ms. Sheelu Mathew, Principal, St. Mary's School, Dwarka added the self-discovery experiences of the students who are actively involved with the Award Programme and how those experiences benefit their institution building and its growth. This orientation was one of the major steps taken in the direction of the growth and expansion strategy of the Award where all the distinguished heads, decision makers and principals of the schools were involved. The IAYP team, in days to come, look forward to initiating and organising many such orientation meeting with heads and principals of schools. Click here for more pics

Orientation Workshop for Jalandhar Sahodaya Independent Schools

The International Award for Young People, India organized an Orientation workshop for the principals and teachers of Jalandhar Independent Sahodaya Schools at Cambridge International School, Phagwara. The objective of the workshop was to introduce the Award Programme and its benefits to the principals and other teachers of these Sahodaya schools.

The orientation was attended by 19 schools of Jalandhar area, including Apex International Public Sr. Sec. School, Nakodar; Apple Orchard School, Phagwara; Bawa Lalwani Public School, Kapurthala; Cambridge International School, Nakodar; Cambridge International School, Nawanshahr; Cambridge International School, Phagwara; Cambridge International School, Urban Estate, Jalandhar; Cambridge International School, Kapurthala; Delhi Public School, Jalandhar; DIPS, Jalandhar; Doaba Public Sr. Sec. School, Parowal; DRV DAV Public School, Phillaur; IVY World School, Phagwara; Saffron Public School, Phagwara; Sanskriti KMV School, Jalandhar; SRT DAV Public School, Bilga; State Public School, Jalandhar Cantt; and State Public School, Nakodar.

The orientation began with the introduction of the IAYP team by Mr. Jorawar Singh, Chairman, Jalandhar Independent Sahodaya Schools. This was followed by a brief session introducing the Award Programme, its philosophy, framework and benefits of the Award by Kapil Bhalla, National Director of IAYP. A thorough knowledge was provided by Bivujit Mukhoty, Programme Manager of IAYP India on the four domains of the Programme i.e. Skills, Service, Physical Recreation and Adventurous Journey and also the Residential Project.

This orientation workshop was a first step in the IAYP Award Programme. The workshop imparted an outline and its benefits for young people to the principals and teachers of Jalandhar Independent Sahodaya Schools.

The workshop delivered by Kapil Bhalla (National Director), Bivujit Mukhoty (Programme Manager) and Priyank Kumar Gupta (Head IT & ORB) included an interesting Q & A session. The workshop concluded with the experience shared by Gold Award Holder Gurkaran Singh from Cambridge International School, Phagwara. Click here for pictures

The Award programme -- a platform for continuous progress and well-being

Sudershan Kongkham, Gold Participant, Miles Bronson Residential School, Guwahati sharing his experience and achievement in the Physical Recreation section

At MBRS we indulge in various sports like football, volleyball, basketball, cricket, lawn-tennis, swimming, mini-golf, and other indoor games. Karate is an emerging physical activity along with yoga, to help us keep physically and mentally fit.

I started playing basketball and soccer as part of my Physical Recreation for the IAYP. I learnt fast and soon was selected as a part of the school's basketball and soccer team. My team mates and I were always hard at work, practicing together to perfect ourselves at the sports.

I participated in the North East Zone CBSE cluster tournament in 2014. We emerged as champions of the entire zone and got an opportunity to compete at the National level in Gujarat, representing the North East. Though we could not reach the finals, our hard work, perspiration, love and respect for the game rewarded us with the trophy for the "Most Disciplined Team" of the tournament.

I have learnt a lot while participating in these events: I have tasted both defeat and victory. I understand that failures are the pillars of success. So I am optimistic that I will achieve more success in the field of sports and games in the near future and bring glory to our esteemed institution. I am confident that I will be consistent and maintain a positive attitude towards fair-play and hold up the spirit of the games and sports. I am grateful to the Award, which has provided me with a platform to maintain a continuous progress both in the games I play and also in my general well-being. Click for pictures

9th National Award Leader Training Workshop in New Delhi

The National Award Authority (NAA) organized an Award Leader Training Workshop (YES Workshop) at Award Training Centre, New Delhi on 27-28 August, 2014. Eleven participants from six different institutions including our new Skills Partner Learning Unlimited participated in the workshop. Ice breaking session was the curtain raiser to the workshop; it was led by National Director Kapil Bhalla who also gave an introduction to the Award. The next session was led by Bivujit Mukhoty (Programme Manager) who shared details related to the Award philosophy and Award framework. Then Mr. Bhalla delivered a session on one of the four pillars of the programme i.e. Service, he started the session with an activity which helped participants feel the importance of this section. The post lunch session was devoted to Skills and Adventurous Journey sections, which were led by Bivujit Mukhoty. Kapil Bhalla also led a session on volunteering which is considered an integral part of the programme. The day ended with the screening of the IAYP India movie, "Why Not You?". 

The second day started with the last pillar of the Award i.e. Physical Recreation. The session began with some on-the-spot physical activities and then moved onto the requirements and importance of Physical Recreation. This was followed by the Residential Project which is part of the Gold Award programme. Some details regarding the technical aspect of the Award such as risk management were also discussed. The penultimate session was on the Web Resources and Online Record Book (ORB) which was led by Priyank Gupta, Head IT & ORB.  This session was about details regarding International Award for Young People website and the presence of the Indian Award at different social media platform. Priyank Gupta also talked about one of our new innovations related to the programme, the Online Record Book (ORB). He shared details on ORB process and the rollout plan for ORB.  The final session of the workshop was taken by our Programme Manager who discussed the importance of branding and risk management in the smooth running of the Award. The workshop concluded with an appreciation note from Kapil Bhalla followed by certificate presentation to our new Award leaders.