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July 2018
International Day of Yoga at the United Nations, New York, USA 64 member CMS delegation gives scintillating performance at the UN Headquarters
21st June declared as the International Day of Yoga by the United Nations, was celebrated in the true spirit of dedication and devotion by the students of City Montessori School. The celebrations were held both in India as well as at the UN Headquarters in New York, USA. On one hand, CMS, Rajajipuram Campus I organized an Inter-school Yoga Meet at CMS Kanpur Road auditorium on the occasion of International Day of Yoga. Chief Guest, Mrs Sanyukta Bhatia, Mayor of Lucknow lit the lamp of health to inaugurate the Yoga Meet formally. The Peethadhishwar of Sant Sai Chandu Ramji of Sant Aasudaram Ashram and Founder of CMS, Dr Jagdish Gandhi graced the occasion with their benign presence and yoga guru Shri Ashok Kevlani and Col. Satyaveer Singh along with several dignitaries, yoga lovers and a large number of students did yoga and disseminated the message of staying fit by doing yoga, across the world. On the other hand, a 64 member team of CMS students displayed their prowess performing difficult yogic postures performed yoga at a special function held at the Headquarters of the UNO, sending the message of ‘Yoga for health and happiness’ The delegation is on a special tour to USA, also visiting NASA and other places of educational interest.
CMS celebrates 'Vidya Ka Parv' with pomp and gaiety
Chief Guest Dr Satya Pal Singh, State Minister, HRD, Govt. of India with the CMS Founders leading the ‘Classroom Chalo, Classroom Chalo’ March
Special Guest of Honour Dr Dinesh Sharma, Dy. Chief Minister of UP, addressing the august gathering of teachers and students at the function
Over 3000 CMS teachers and workers gathered together at CMS Gomti Nagar II auditorium to celebrate 'Vidya Ka Parv' with unbounding joy and enthusiasm. Chief Guest, Dr Satyapal Singh, State Minister for Human Resource Development, Govt. of India and Special Guest of Honour, Dr Dinesh Sharma, Dy. C.M., UP, registered their august presence to make the day truly memorable. Prior to the main function, Dr Satyapal Singh, State Minister for HRD, Govt. of India inspired the teachers by leading the 'Classroom Chalo, Classroom Chalo' March by CMS teachers.
He joined CMS Kanpur Road in Class V in 1995. In 2004, he passed the ICSE (Class X) Examination with flying colours. Belonging to a family where human values and studies are given prime importance, Swapnil never had to look anywhere else for inspiration. His mother, Principal in Navyug Inter College made the home a place of peace, harmony and love while his father, retired manager in Royal Enfield Motors, gave him the necessary support, encouragement and guidance in making the right decisions in life. Swapnil did his engineering from Uttar Pradesh Technical University (MGM College, NOIDA) in 2010 and MBA in Marketing (Major) and Media Planning (Minor) from Jaypee Business School, Noida.
He worked for Buddh International Circuit (Formula 1 race), Hockey India League and Yamuna Expressway at various positions. Later he cleared the Intelligence Bureau exam. Finally, he qualified the Civil Service exam of 2017 with AIR 591.
CMS has influenced Swapnil in more ways than one. It has given him the imagination to think big. The infra-structure available at CMS, the exposure and the education allowed him to visualize a successful, meaningful and fulfilling life.
When he was in Class VIII at CMS, the renowned scientist and later President of India Dr APJ Kalam visited the school and inspired the students saying that it was a crime to have a low aim. Today, with the same spirit, he advises the younger crop of students saying, “All we have is one life. But if we live it well, once is just enough. Pursue your dream, let it make you mad. Do justice with it. Make your life purposeful, let it be dedicated to nation, society and humanity at large. Do good and good will come to you.” The Indian Police Services have certainly found a new and highly talented officer in Swapnil. We wish him all the best!
Profiles of CMS alumni selected in Indian Administrative Services (IAS)-2018
Swapnil Yadav
Secured AIR 591 in IAS (IPS)
Former student of CMS Kanpur Road Campus
Swapnil’s long craving was always to do something unique that would make a difference in the world. Today, with his selection in the Indian Police Service, he has set out to do just that.
He joined CMS Kanpur Road in Class V in 1995. In 2004, he passed the ICSE (Class X) Examination with flying colours. Belonging to a family where human values and studies are given prime importance, Swapnil never had to look anywhere else for inspiration. His mother, Principal in Navyug Inter College made the home a place of peace, harmony and love while his father, retired manager in Royal Enfield Motors, gave him the necessary support, encouragement and guidance in making the right decisions in life. Swapnil did his engineering from Uttar Pradesh Technical University (MGM College, NOIDA) in 2010 and MBA in Marketing (Major) and Media Planning (Minor) from Jaypee Business School, Noida.
He worked for Buddh International Circuit (Formula 1 race), Hockey India League and Yamuna Expressway at various positions. Later he cleared the Intelligence Bureau exam. Finally, he qualified the Civil Service exam of 2017 with AIR 591.
CMS has influenced Swapnil in more ways than one. It has given him the imagination to think big. The infra-structure available at CMS, the exposure and the education allowed him to visualize a successful, meaningful and fulfilling life.
When he was in Class VIII at CMS, the renowned scientist and later President of India Dr APJ Kalam visited the school and inspired the students saying that it was a crime to have a low aim. Today, with the same spirit, he advises the younger crop of students saying, “All we have is one life. But if we live it well, once is just enough. Pursue your dream, let it make you mad. Do justice with it. Make your life purposeful, let it be dedicated to nation, society and humanity at large. Do good and good will come to you.” The Indian Police Services have certainly found a new and highly talented officer in Swapnil. We wish him all the best!
Dr Avlokita Ashok
Secured AIR 915 in IAS (IRS)
Former student of CMS Mahanagar Campus
Dr Avlokita Ashok is a shining example of brilliance and consistent hard work leading to success. Student of CMS Mahanagar, she is an inspiration for all her juniors and a gem of pride for her Principal and teachers. Both parents of Dr Avlokita are in government service. Her father, Mr B.P. Ashok, is a police officer, while her mother is in the state administrative services (PCS). The discipline and hard work of her parents has found its way into her character as well and trained her mind to accept all kinds of responsibilities with a smiling face. Her husband, Dr Yogendra Sagar is an IAS officer.
Avlokita joined CMS Mahanagar Campus in Kindergarten in 1994. She remembers her teachers, Nidhi Ma’am and Arti Ma’am, with great fondness. She believes in hard work, perseverance and never quitting attitude, values that she learnt at CMS. She says with confidence, “I can easily sit for studies for nearly 10-12 hours and this habit, I developed in CMS” She praises the CMS practice of teachers visiting the homes of students, as it makes every child feel special.
While still in Class XII, she qualified in the medical entrance examination and went on to complete her MBBS from Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi. After this, she appeared for the IAS Exams and was selected in IRS. In her own words, “…my biggest achievement is to crack the toughest exam of India (UPSC) after the very first year of my marriage.”
Dr Avlokita is also a kathak dancer and her first performance on stage was at the age of five in CMS. She says happily, “It gave me the confidence to be myself on stage which became my biggest attribute in the future.” At present, she is undergoing training for the IRS. Her advice to the younger students is, “Never quit, and believe in yourself.”
The CMS Family wishes Avlokita all the best for a happy future with many more accolades and achievements to come.