Innocent Hearts College of Education, Jalandhar celebrated Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti.

 

Innocent Hearts College of Education, Jalandhar celebrated Dr. BR Ambedkar's birthday which is also referred to as 'Equality Day' in order to inculcate the values of team work, co operation, optimism, togetherness, equality and justice amongst the would-be teachers. 

The programme started by paying tribute to Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar through a power point presentation presented by the student- teachers Sarika and Sonia. They explained that Dr. Ambedkar advocated a society based on three fundamental principles of liberty, equality, and fraternity. He endorsed equal rights for all Indian citizens in the constitution.

A drama on the theme ‘Dr. BR Ambedkar’s contributions to nation building and women empowerment’ was enacted by the would-be teachers – Ridhi, Parampreet Kaur, Janupriya, Medhavi, Sonia and Bunny. Student-teacher Janupriya who played the role of Dr. Ambedkar quoted him, “Unity is meaningless without the accompaniment of women. Education is fruitless without educated women and agitation is incomplete without the strength of women.”

Principal Dr. Arjinder Singh explained to the student teachers that Babasaheb Ambedkar was a crusader against caste system and untouchability and the would-be teachers must imbibe and transfer his teachings to the coming generations.

Innocent Hearts College of Education, Jalandhar celebrated Baisakhi festival.

Innocent Hearts College of Education, Jalandhar celebrated the spring harvest festival Baisakhi with the objective of preserving and transferring the rich cultural heritage of Punjab to our would-be teachers. Alumni member Mr. Kulwinder Kumar elucidated the religious importance of Baisakhi festival by commemorating that on this day Khalsa Panth was formed under the leadership of Guru Gobind Singhji, the tenth Guru of the Sikhs in the year 1699. Student-teacher Parampreet Kaur explained the importance of Baisakhi festival for the Indian farmers. Dressed up in their cultural attire the student-teachers, Sonia and Sarika performed Gidda. Bolis and Tappes were chanted by the student-teachers Komal and Poonam in Punjabi language which added to the merriment and amusement.

INNOCENT HEARTS COLLEGE OF EDUCATION CELEBRATED HOLI

The student-teachers of Innocent Hearts College of Education celebrated the colourful carnival- Holi under the essence of ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ program conveying the message of Holi being a symbol of love and merriment as well as brotherhood and unity.

Floral Rangoli competition on the theme of ‘Unity in Diversity’ depicted that this festival dissolves the unseen barriers created by race, caste, creed, religion with its vivid colours. All student-teachers felt very happy portraying hues in their Rangoli designs.

Spectacular vibrant pigments were displayed by the students in the ‘Natural Eco-friendly Colour-making competition’. The participants prepared beautiful shades in a very surprising manner with flowers and vegetables.

Principal Dr. Arjinder Singh and faculty members congratulated the winners and wished all ‘A Safe and Healthy Holi’. In the end, the student-teachers enjoyed playing holi with flowers and organic colours.

Innocent Hearts College of Education observed Martyrs day

The NSS unit of Innocent Hearts College of Education observed Martyrs day to remember the sacrifice of three extraordinary revolutionaries of India – Bhagat Singh, Shivaram Rajguru, Sukhdev Thapar and for paying homage to them.

A drama on personality traits of freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev was enacted by the NSS volunteers - Yasmeen, Pooja Mahi, Gurpreet Kaur, Ravneet Kaur, Manmeet Kaur and Tarun which showcased various chivalric incidents related to Indian freedom struggle in turn reviving the spirit of patriotism amongst the audience.

A slogan writing competition on the theme of ‘Reviving slogans of Immortal Indian freedom fighters’ was also organised to recall the inspirational quotes like ‘Inquilab Zindabad’ and ‘The desire for revolution is in our hearts, we shall see how much strength lies in the arms of the enemy.’ Ravneet Kaur and Gurpreet Kaur achieved first position in slogan writing competition.