Sahyadri College hosts Toastmasters division level speech contest

Media Release
February 25, 2019

‘CONFAB’, the Division Level Speech Contest of Toastmasters District 92 (Division F) was held on Sunday, 17th February 2019 at Sahyadri College of Engineering and Management, Adyar, Mangaluru. 

This was followed by ‘EMPARCH’, the zonal level contest for college students. Division F comprises twelve Toastmasters clubs of Mangaluru and Udupi districts.

‘CONFAB’ contest had three categories: International Speech Contest, Evaluation Contest and Table Topic Contest. The winners of CONFAB were: International Speech Contest - Flexon Fernandes (First), Leona Aranha (Second) and Sudesh Kumar (Third); Evaluation Contest - Flexon Fernandes (First), Anik Dutta (Second), Malini Hebbar (Third); Table Topics Contest - Anik Dutta (First), Manisha Daithota (Second) and Sudesh Kumar (Third). 

The first place winners will participate in the semi annual contest to be held in Bengaluru on 28th April 2019. Those who clear this contest in the first place will further qualify to participate in the District Annual Conference ‘Coronation’ to be held in Bengaluru on 24th, 25th, 26th May 2019 at Taj Vivanta, Yeshwanthpur, Bengaluru. 

Veera Katpitia was the Chief Judge for the CONFAB contest. Toastmaster Sridhar Kamath was the Contest Chair. Amith Lionel Ananda, Santhosh M J and Bhaskar Kiran were the Contest Masters for the three categories.

EMPARCH is an initiative by District 92 to introduce Toastmasters to college students and build their leadership potential and communication skills. The three categories of ‘EMPARCH’ zonal level contest for college students were Humorous Speech Contest, TurnCoat and Improv. Students of Mangalore and Udupi district participated. The winners of EMPARCH were: Humorous Speech - Ashley Jovian (First), Shalini Prabhu (Second) and Sethu Pillai (Third); Turn Coat - Shalini Prabhu (First), Sethu Pillai (Second) and  Shagufa Bawa (Third); Improv – Team Shagufa, Hiba, Raj Mohan (First), Team Shalini Prabhu, Ratan (Second) and Team Tarun Asthana, Ashley (Third).

The first place winner will go on to participate in the grand finale in Bengaluru on 24th February. Molly Chaudhary was the Contest Chair. Amith Lionel Ananda, Tanuja Maben and Shivani Baliga were the Contest Masters for the three categories.

The day long programme opened with a welcome address by Division Director Savita Salian. District 92 representatives who were present during the contest were Program Quality Director Raj Kumar Bansal, Club Growth Director Bhoopathy Shankar, District Administration Manager Chimmu Kutty, District 92 Conference Chair Gopinath Srinivasan, Division E Director Vanitha Rangarajan and Area M3 Director Rohan David.

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August 9,2020

The core objective of the new National Education Policy (NEP), which has given freedom for amalgamation of different concepts, will be translated into action through the National Curriculum Framework, CBSE director said on Friday.

CBSE Director Biswajit Saha made the comments during an e-conclave on the new NEP organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

“The core objective of the policy will be translated into action through the National Curriculum Framework (NCF), which needs more participatory approach. The policy has given freedom for amalgamation of different concepts and multidisciplinary approach. The NCF will give a roadmap for implementation of reforms laid down in the policy,” he said.

Saha said the training required for competency-based education and learning outcomes can be achieved with progressive participation of stakeholders.

“There could be a debate about the training required for competency-based education and learning outcomes but once we have decided we want to do it, it can be achieved with progressive participation of stakeholders. It is a forward-looking policy,” the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) director said.

The NEP approved by the Union Cabinet replaces the 34-year-old National Policy on Education framed in 1986 and is aimed at paving the way for transformational reforms in school and higher education systems to make India a global knowledge superpower.

Choice between 3 or 4 year undergraduate courses, multiple entry and exit options in degree courses, adding 3.5 crore seats in higher education institutions, which will now have a single regulator, discontinuation of M.Phil programmes and fixation of fees are among the higher education reforms outlined in the new NEP.

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May 26,2020

The Department of Business Administration organised a Webinar on Career Planning and Development for the Under Graduate and PUC students of various colleges on 23 May 2020. Sr Dr Venissa A.C, Principal, inaugurated the programme and conveyed her best wishes. Mr Abhilash K, Managing Director of Abhijnya Education Private Limited was the Resource speaker.

Mr Abhilash said that a student should assess themselves, evaluate their career skills, set career goals in order to implement and maximise their career plan. He listed out the various courses available after completion of PUC/Degree. He also said that the students need to create their own future, assess their strengths, build personality and explore various options available to build their own career. He gave a few tips on how to prepare for the various competitive exams and manage time.

The Webinar had 125 participants from various colleges who actively participated by asking their doubts on Career Planning. The programme was conducted on Google Meet. Dr Neethu Suraj, Assistant Professor of BBA welcomed the Resource speaker and the participants, Mr Elson Dsouza Assistant Professor of BBA delivered the vote of thanks and Mrs Sabina Dsouza HOD of BBA coordinated the programme.

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March 15,2020

First Steps Pre-School, Kudroli celebrated Red Day on Friday, 14th March 2020 with elegance. To mark the celebration, all the tiny tots wore Red clothing and brought Red coloured fruits, vegetables & toys to share with the class and each pre-schooler briefly described his or her Red item brought to the class. 

The classroom was decorated with red streamers, balloons and table settings. The bulletin board was designed with the word ‘Red’ with pictures of Red animals, vehicles, plants and foods.

The Bloomings were asked to bring Red coloured objects for a ‘Show and Tell’ activity.

The teachers collected the objects from the children and displayed them on a table and taught the names of the objects to the children and also introduced many other facts about them. Students were given a thorough understanding of the colour red through different activities.

The kids actively participated and were very happy and excited. Parents were equally thrilled and overwhelmed due to their child’s participation.

Career Guidance Counsellor, Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) Shameer Ahmed was the chief guest of the event. He addressed the students on the importance of colours and explained the purpose of conducting such an event to boost the confidence and creative culture in kids.
 
Headteacher Himna S. Ahmed enlightened the importance of colour in our life. She further added that Red is the best colour to create enthusiasm for life and can awaken greater confidence & optimism. In the meaning of colours, Red inspires original thought and inquisitiveness. 

Red is the colour of energy, strength, power, determination as well as passion, desire, and love. Red is a very emotionally intense colour. Children learnt the significance, importance and identification of the colours.

The teachers Himna, Azeema decorated the classrooms with red objects that children can easily identify with. They created beautiful red tables, red drapes, red balloons, red toys, red boxes, red balls, red fruit and vegetable cutouts etc. Everywhere the kids looked, they found something or the other in red. Learning was fun on red day and the children are looking forward to learning about yet another colour.

Event coordinator Shehzan S. Ahmed arranged the event in a skilled manner, which added a feather to the event.

In the end, each child was sent home with a bright Red smiley prop. and the colouring sheets which they coloured as an indoor activity to commemorate the Red day.

The event magnificently concluded with refreshments for the kids of pre-school.

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