If one decides not to let one’s mind resign to mediocrity, one is undoubtedly driven towards excellence. For Apeejayites at Model Town School, excellence is a habit as its students are determined to put their heart, mind and soul into their academics and extra-curricular activities.
In a recent ceremony, Apeejay School, Model Town recognised and awarded student scholars highlighting their hard work, perseverance and precision towards their academics during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The event began with a soulful invocation dance as students thanked Goddess Saraswati, the Hindu goddess of knowledge, music, art, speech, wisdom, and learning. After the performance, the Chief Guest of the event, Professor Sarita Tiwari who is a former Doordarshan presenter and compere, along with Ms. Sinia Sajith, the school’s Principal, presented trophies and certificates to the student achievers.
Addressing the gathering of students and parents, Professor Tiwari spoke about the importance of inculcating strong values along with achieving academic goals. Ms. Sajith emphasised how constant appreciation works as magic for students. She said, “This award ceremony is to motivate the students to keep excelling and sway the Apeejay flag higher.”
“My once introvert child has bloomed like a beautiful fragrant flower ever since he has been tended by the love and care of Apeejay. As a parent, whenever I get the credit for Taresh’s achievements, I just say that he has the best teachers and the best school. I want to thank the school for bringing out the best in him and Taresh is very happy to receive the honour. According to him, the award gave him strength to perform better across all the streams,” says Ms. Arti Datta, mother of class 7 student Taresh Datta.
Dr. Vaneeta Bhardwar, mother of class 7 student, Praatik Kauldhar says, “We feel glad to be part of the wonderful family at Apeejay School, Model Town. The initiative to encourage students to work hard and give their best at the Excellence Awards ceremony is worth appreciating. I am thankful to the school management for acknowledging the hard work of my son and awarding him today.”
While it was a proud moment for all the parents and teachers to witness their children being appreciated at the ceremony, Ms. Muskan Saini, mother of class 5 student, Aarish says, “I owe my child’s success to the best advice provided to him by his mentors. I, as a mother, feel that Apeejay provides the best opportunities to all the students. The school is consistently working towards making them confident, motivated, determined and enthusiastic to strive for perfection. I am grateful to them and the Excellence Awards have encouraged an outstanding feat among students.”
“To see that smile on your child’s face while winning an award is a privilege and I am thankful to Apeejay for this opportunity,” says Shelly Aggarwal, mother of class 6 student Bhavesh Aggarwal.
“Every learner at Apeejay School, Model Town is committed towards the pursuit of excellence. We have collaboratively taken on this journey to celebrate their milestones that bring them closer to their vision, beliefs and goals.”
-Ms. Sinia Sajith, Principal, Apeejay School, Model Town, Jalandhar
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