ISH celebrates its Sixth Graduation
(L) A student of the International School of Hyderabad receives his certificate from Dr Dar, while school Principal Helge Gallinger looks on proudly. (R) Dr Dar addresses the students.
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he sixth graduation ceremony of the IB 2 students of the International school of Hyderabad (ISH) was held at Park Hyatt Hotel in Hyderabad on 25 May. Speaking on the occasion, Director General William Dar congratulated the students and their parents and explained that graduation is not the product only of individual effort. “It is the result of a collective endeavour. We can’t spell “success” without “u” and therefore we have to extend our thanks to recognize the contribution of others. “Leadership and success are based on one’s ability to see the future and act decisively upon it. There are no shortcuts to success but, yes, there are certain competencies you can develop along the way,” he advised the students. As a graduating gift, he urged
them to cultivate along the way self-awareness, a compelling vision, masterful execution, a real way with people, relevance and social contribution, renewal and continuous learning and adaptation to be successful in the future. Apart from conferring the students with the High School Graduation Certificates, ISH also recognized their accomplishment in diverse areas. The Principal’s Award went to Vyshnavi Koppolu, the Antara Biswas Academic Achievement Award to Abhijith Matur and Academic Effort Award to Solveig Castelli. Dr Chidambaran, Assistant Professor of Finance, Fordham University Schools of Business, graced the occasion. g
IACD sewing wing produces handmade bags for 40th anniversary
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articipants in ICRISAT’s 40th anniversary celebrations will hold a direct result of ICRISAT’s development activities in their hands as they meet in a few months.
The ICRISAT Association for Community Development (IACD) has been commissioned by ICRISAT’s Human Resources unit to produce a series of high-quality handmade cloth bags for participants in its 40th anniversary events. The first 50 bags were handed over by Mrs Vicki Easdown, head of the IACD sewing department, to Mr Hector Hernandez, Director, HRO on 30 May. The bags were produced by Ms Nagaroja Sayam, Mrs M Jayamma and Mrs M Nasayanamma using treadle sewing machines. Mr Hernandez thanked IACD for the fantastic product they had made and their contribution to helping ICRISAT celebrate its 40 years of developing the dryland areas of the world – both locally and across the world.
(L) Vicki Easdown hands over the bags to Hector Hernandez. (R) An IACD trainee sewing a bag. 6
ICRISAT Happenings 1 June 2012/1521
The IACD sewing program provides a six-month course for ladies who live in the poor neighboring communities to enable them to earn an independent income. Up to 30 ladies are trained at any one time. g