Statues of Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri unveiled in the school ALLAHABAD (January 11, 2015) - Skills required to succeed in the 21st century are entirely different than those needed in the previous century and today we need well trained youth who can connect, analyse, communicate and dare to face the challenges of life, Shri Ram Naik, Hon’ble Governor, Uttar Pradesh, said. “Educational institutions should change with time and encourage children to learn in a stress-free environment,” the Governor said in a speech, read in absentia, at Laurels International School, as he could not arrive from Lucknow due to poor weather conditions.
The day of the function has historical significance as Mahatma Gandhi returned to India from South Africa exactly 100 years ago. Besides, the day is also observed as the 49th death anniversary of former Prime Minister Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri. The Guest of Honour, Hon'ble Mr. Justice Hasnain, said that despite being in a remote area, the school has been providing world-class educational facilities that often not seen in established schools even in big cities.
Dr Arun Prakash, Principal of Laurels International School, said that today’s children should take inspiration from our great leaders, besides learning advanced skills to always stay ahead in life. He said that the school’s unique initiatives such as Laurels TV and Radio Laurels will help children in to hone their presentation and communication skills, key ingredients of success in the modern world. Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra of Allahabad High Court; Shri Bhagwan Swaroop , D.I.G of Police; Shri A. K. Singh, Vice Chairman, Allahabad Development Authority; Professor A.K. Srivastava of Allahabad University and Komal Yadav, District Inspector of Schools, Allahabad, also graced the occasion. Shri K. P. Singh, S.P. Karmik, proposed a vote of thanks.
Laurels International School, which was featured in the 2014 list of India’ top schools compiled by Digital Learning magazine, has a seven-acre lush green campus, with facilities for activities such as horse riding, swimming and robotics. The school, under the aegis of Laurels Global, United Kingdom, has set up language labs to teach French, Chinese and German and has installed computer-enabled white smart boards in each class room. |