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Zawya
4 days ago
- General
- Zawya
Creative Primary School and Creative Primary School's Kindergarten Celebrate 40th Anniversary with Successful Open Day
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 2 June 2025 - On 24 May 2025, Creative Primary School (CPS) and Creative Primary School's Kindergarten (CPSKG) held a grand open day to celebrate their 40th anniversary, welcoming guests, parents, alumni, and community members. Nestled in the prestigious educational hub of Oxford Road, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong, China, these two institutions have, for four decades, served as distinguished private schools, delivering exceptional education and nurturing generations of outstanding students. Student-Led Exhibitions and Performances The day featured the IB PYP Units of Inquiry Exhibition, student-led research presentations, workshops, and performances, reflecting the school's commitment to holistic education. Parents explored the campus guided by students, while alumni reconnected with teachers. Special guests from the International Alliance for Invitational Education (IAIE) attended, highlighting the school's "Care, Respect, and Trust" "Sky of Growth" exhibition showcased child-led learning across subjects like English, Chinese, science, robotics, and art, embodying the philosophy of "Inspiring curiosity, nurturing explorers." Teachers guided students in constructing knowledge through research, fostering critical thinking and lifelong learning. Parents admired the children's creativity, witnessing the student-centered curriculum in action. An alumnus shared: "Returning to my alma mater let me see the school's ongoing innovation." Forty Years of Excellence Established in 1985, CPS and CPSKG have championed holistic education, aligning with Hong Kong's 2000 education reforms emphasizing critical thinking, character, and lifelong learning. With the later addition of Creative Secondary School (CSS), the institution now offers a seamless 3–18 education, blending Eastern and Western pedagogy. Global Recognition and Future Vision As an IB World School, the institution emphasizes inquiry-based learning, with trilingual (English, Chinese, Putonghua) foundations in early years and English-medium secondary education. Its " Inviting School Award" from IAIE underscores its nurturing environment. Mr. Victor Fong, Open Day Committee Chairman and School Supervisor, noted:"In an era of AI and rapid change, we remain committed to cultivating adaptable, compassionate leaders." He thanked faculty and parents for their support. The open day celebrated past achievements while marking a new chapter. The school invites the community to join its journey—inspiring future generations of learners. Factual Highlights of the Creative Schools Continuum Three Schools ‧ One Philosophy ‧ One Continuum The motto of Creative Schools Continuum is "Nurture Future Minds * Build Boundless Capacity", highlighting the continuum's foresights and insights of quality education and our commitments to our students and parents. Creative Primary School and Creative Secondary School are award-winning "Inviting Schools". The award recognizes the schools' commitments to providing an exceptionally caring, trusting, respectful and positive learning environment for its students and staff. As International Baccalaureate (IB) World Schools, Creative Primary and Creative Secondary Schools offer the IB Primary Years Programme (IB PYP), IB Middle Years Programme (IB MYP) respectively. Creative Secondary School also offers the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary School Examination (HKDSE) course in parallel with the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) as pathways to university entrances. Hashtag: #CSS #CPS #CPSKG #CreativeSchoolsContinuum The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. Creative Schools Continuum
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Campus note: May 11, 2025
The following area students graduated from the University of Georgia this spring: Anya Muir, Lower Heidelberg Township; Isabella Duddy, Jennifer Gentry and Owen Scargle, Wyomissing; Samantha Drop, Brecknock Township. East Stroudsburg The following area students graduated in May from East Stroudsburg University: Doctor of education: Leigh Gruen, Kempton Master of science: Rebecca Kotula, Wyomissing; Tyler Reitenauer, Kutztown, management & leadership. Francisco Taveras, Muhlenberg Township, exercise science. Norma Zavala, Laureldale, communication sciences & disorders. Master of education: Kylie Redcay, Temple. Master of arts: Dion Thorpe, Shillington, communication. Bachelor of science: Alexander Auguste, Laureldale, finance. Ashlyn Augustine, Alsace Township, marine science. Emilie Bartosh, Maidencreek Township, exercise science. Jennifer Hausman, Bechtelsville; Connie Howland, Brecknock Township, early childhood education. Michael Loera-Castro, Lower Alsace Township, environmental studies. Jordan Moore, West Lawn, communication sciences & disorders. Jennifer Pagan, Breinigsville, athletic training. Joshua Petschelt, Gilbertsville, hotel, restaurant & tourism management. Bachelor of arts: Tatum Kresley, Alburtis, sociology. LVC awards The following area students received awards from Lebanon Valley College this spring: Sara Miller, Boyertown, Financial Executives International Award; Chloe Moser, Boyertown; Beta Beta Beta Freshman Achievement Award in Biology and Freshman Achievement Award in Chemistry; Aaron Weitzel, Reinholds, Accreditation Council for Business Schools & Programs David V. Rudd Award; Sarah Kramer, Mohrsville, Achievement Scholarship Award in Business Administration; Gwendolyn Sears, Wernersville, Robert A. Nichols III Scholarship; Camryn Cataldi, Exeter Township; Alumni Scholarship and Mund Scholarship. Alyssa Werner, Robesonia, Design, Media, & Technology Academic Excellence Award; Kailey Eckhart, Myerstown, Alumni Scholarship; Hayley Krill, Newmanstown, Cloyd H. Ebersole Scholarship; Marina Biltcliff, Lower Heidelberg Township, Mund Scholarship; Wyatt Martin, Denver, Mathematics Achievement Award; Gracyn Amato, Shillington, Delta Alpha Chapter-Sigma Alpha Iota Award; Kathryn Shanaman, Denver, Arthur L. Peterson Leadership Scholarship; Samantha Miller, Richmond Township, Award for Professionalism and Commitment to the Discipline of Sociology, Robert A. Clay Award in Sociology and Senior Award for Academic Excellence in Sociology. Community service Sarah Kramer, Mohrsville; and Emily Lakin, Exeter Township, received the Gold Community Service Award from Lebanon Valley College. Student leadership The following local Lebanon Valley College received awards for leadership during the past academic year: Chloe Moser, Boyertown, First-Year Student Leader; Gwendolyn Sears, Wernersville, Dean Rosemary Yuhas Award; Kathryn Shanaman, Denver, Robert A. Nichols III Scholarship and Outstanding Programmer of the Year. Alvernia leaders The following area students were honored at Alvernia University's Student Leadership Recognition award ceremony: Mylina Castillo, Reading, Golden Wolf Student Leader of the Year Award; Brooke Hauck, Muhlenberg Township, Resident Assistant of the Year Award; Tyler Johnson, Leesport, Student Government Association Vice President; Kayla Keegan, Morgantown, Registered Student Organization President of the Year Award, Student Occupational Therapy Association; Hailey Keperling, Exeter Township, Service Leadership Award; Megan Kowalick, Lower Heidelberg Township, Academic Success Center Creative Contribution Award; Brian Pascal, Sinking Spring, Student Government Association Secretary and Contemplation Leadership Award; Samantha Stewart, Leesport, Study Group Leader of the Year Award. Ellie Bercume, Mohnton, Golden Guide Impact Award. Literary magazine The following local students had leadership roles in the annual Green Blotter Literary Magazine at Lebanon Valley College: Katherine Buerke, Reading, managing editor; Katelyn Price, Myerstown, Reader Board. Honor societies • Lebanon Valley College inducted the following area students to Delta Alpha Pi honor society: Lauren Hafer, Exeter Township; Kathryn Shanaman, Denver; Jordan Shekalus, Ontelaunee Township, Elena Tulli, North Heidelberg Township. • Geraldy Perez, Reading, was inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma business honor society at the University of Scranton. Military police Glory Gillen, Robeson Township, a senior criminal justice student at Bob Jones University, Greenville, S.C., will join the Military Police after graduation. Gillen will be commissioned as a 2nd lieutenant. Research shared Andrei Pop, Spring Township, was among a group of students from Belmont University, Nashville, Tenn., joining national efforts to advocate for online safety in youth and presenting their research in Washington. Their research on how social media impacts young people revealed that on average, students opened their first social media accounts around age 13 — some as young as 6. Many respondents also encountered harmful content at early ages, including cyberbullying, unrealistic beauty standards and explicit material. Items are submitted by the colleges involved.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Boys & Girls Clubs of America Celebrates Its Esteemed Alumni Hall of Fame Class
Honorees from Sports, Entertainment, Healthcare and More Inducted During May 8 Ceremony, Hosted by Courtney B. Vance in San Diego Boys & Girls Clubs of America's 2025 Alumni Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Boys & Girls Clubs of America's 2025 Alumni Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony ATLANTA, May 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Last night, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, one of the nation's leading youth-serving organizations, proudly celebrated its 2025 Alumni Hall of Fame class, marking the 35th anniversary of this esteemed tradition. Each year, a new class of Hall of Fame inductees represents a group of accomplished individuals who credit their formative experiences at Boys & Girls Clubs for laying the foundation to becoming successful adults. The 2025 Alumni Hall of Fame inductees are: Cedric "The Entertainer" Kyles – Actor/Comedian, Producer, Director & Novelist Donnie Wahlberg – Singer-Songwriter, Actor & Producer Derek Anderson – Retired NBA Basketball Player & Philanthropist Kenneth "Montez Ford" Crawford – WWE Superstar Khalia Collier – VP/Chief of Staff of Basketball Operations, Dallas Mavericks & Owner, St. Louis Surge Donnie Edwards – Retired NFL Linebacker & Nonprofit President and Founder Dr. Rita Ng – Physician-In-Chief at Kaiser Permanente Oakland, Former Miss America Pageant Runner-Up The 2025 Alumni Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony took place on Thursday, May 8, 2025, in San Diego, California during Boys & Girls Clubs of America's 119th National Conference. Adding a special touch to the evening, the event was hosted by award-winning actor, producer and fellow Boys & Girls Club alum, Courtney B. Vance, a 2005 inductee to the Alumni Hall of Fame. It also included performances by Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter, Ruben Studdard (2005 inductee) and celebrated pianist, composer and producer, William Joseph (2024 inductee). 'Seeing the impact of Boys & Girls Clubs come full circle through our incredible Hall of Famers is always inspiring,' said Jim Clark, president & CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of America. 'It is a privilege to celebrate this year's honorees and their exceptional journeys and contributions, which will undoubtedly encourage the next generation of Club kids.' These seven individuals join a prestigious group of over 250 Boys & Girls Club alumni—from Academy-Award winner Denzel Washington to award-winning sports and musical icons, national media personalities, industry leaders and more—who have been recognized for extraordinary contributions to their respective fields and their unwavering commitment to giving back. Their stories serve as powerful examples of the positive impact Boys & Girls Clubs have on shaping the lives of young people. Images from the event can be viewed and downloaded here. To learn more about Boys & Girls Clubs of America, its programs and alumni, visit About Boys & Girls Clubs of America For more than 160 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of America ( has provided a safe place for kids and teens to learn and grow. Clubs offer caring adult mentors, fun and friendship, and high-impact youth development programs on a daily basis during critical non-school hours. Boys & Girls Clubs programming promotes academic success, good character and leadership, and healthy lifestyles. Over 5,500 Clubs serve more than 4 million young people through Club membership and community outreach. Clubs are located in cities, towns, public housing and on Native lands throughout the country, and serve military families in BGCA-affiliated Youth Centers on U.S. military installations worldwide. The national headquarters is located in Atlanta. Learn more about Boys & Girls Clubs of America on Facebook and LinkedIn. Attachments Boys & Girls Clubs of America's 2025 Alumni Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Boys & Girls Clubs of America's 2025 Alumni Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony CONTACT: Andrea Holliday Boys & Girls Clubs of America aholliday@ while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
The Hindu
27-04-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
KGH will be developed into a Centre of Excellence on the lines of AIIMS-Delhi: CM Naidu
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said on Saturday (April 26, 2025) that the King George Hospital (KGH) in Visakhapatnam would be developed into a Centre of Excellence, on the lines of AIIMS, Delhi. Speaking at the inauguration of the 'Centenary Alumni Building' of Andhra Medical College (AMC), Mr. Naidu said KGH, which had been serving patients for over a century, was a symbol of pride for Andhra Pradesh. He directed the Health Department to prepare a comprehensive action plan to ensure the hospital continued to thrive for the next 100 years. Also read: Unique Tribal Cell at KGH serves people from agency areas across region Mr. Naidu said the newly inaugurated Centenary Alumni Building, constructed at a cost of ₹50 crore by the AMC alumni, marked a significant milestone in the college's glorious history. He noted that AMC was the seventh oldest medical college in India, established in 1923 during the British rule, and was the first medical college in the erstwhile united Andhra Pradesh. The college had produced a number of stalwarts, he said. Lauding the efforts of the alumni, Mr. Naidu recalled that they initially raised ₹3 crore in 2023 after receiving 1.4 acres of land. Over time, the contributions grew to ₹50 crore, gradually helping in the completion of state-of-the-art facility for the students. He appreciated the alumni's dedication and vision, calling them an inspiration. He also announced that with an additional ₹20 crore, a biomedical research laboratory would soon be established at AMC to further strengthen research capabilities. The Chief Minister also acknowledged similar efforts by the alumni of Guntur Medical College and others who were contributing to the development of their alma mater. Emphasising the importance of Information Technology in education and career development, Mr. Naidu encouraged students to embrace digital tools and innovation. Vizag poised for growth Mr. Naidu also reiterated that Visakhapatnam was poised for transformative growth over the next two to five years. Key infrastructure and industrial projects, including an international airport, a metro rail project, and major investments from TCS, Cognizant, and Google, were set to drive the progress, he said, and added that the combined regions of Anakapalli and Visakhapatnam might emerge as the largest steel-producing hub, powered by the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant and the upcoming ArcelorMittal Steel Plant. Health Minister Y. Satya Kumar noted that the State Government had been giving top priority to the health sector. Alumni of AMC and in-charge Minister of Visakhapatnam district Dola Sree Bala Veerajaneya Swamy urged the Chief Minister to take steps to increase the PG seats in AMC. Principal of Andhra Medical College K.V.S.M. Sandhya Devi recalled the history of AMC and also thanked the alumnus for their contribution marking the centenary milestone. MP M. Sribharat, Home Minister V. Anitha, MLAs Ch. Vamsikrishna Srinivas and P. Vishnu Kumar Raju, Special Chief Secretary, Health, M.T. Krishna Babu, Collector M.N. Harendhira Prasad, and Chairperson of AMC CAB Committee Dr. T. Ravi Raju were present.
CTV News
24-04-2025
- Sport
- CTV News
Playoff hockey returns to Ottawa as Sens prepare for Game 3 at home
For the first time in eight years, playoff hockey is back in Ottawa, and the city is ready for the excitement. The Ottawa Senators will hit home ice Thursday, for Game 3 of their first-round playoff series against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Puck drops at 7 p.m. at the Canadian Tire Centre. The Senators are trailing the series 0-2 after a pair of tough losses in Toronto, including a dramatic overtime defeat on Tuesday night. But with the series shifting to the capital, fans are hopeful the change in venue can shift momentum. Among those feeling the buzz is former Ottawa Senator Mark Borowiecki, who was part of Ottawa's 2017 playoff run, when the team made it to the eastern Conference final and knows the pressure firsthand. 'I remember playing against Montreal, you're a little shaky sometimes you feel like you forgot how to skate,' said the former defenceman. 'A lot of nerves and excitement and anxiety, all kind of wrapped into one, it's a big opportunity for all of them. You know, playoffs are special. Playoffs at home are even more special and some of my fondest memories.' Borowiecki returned to the ice ahead of Thursday's game, at the Richcraft Sensplex, as Alumni, to support Hockey Helps the Homeless, a fundraiser benefiting the Shepherds of Good Hope. While reflecting on his own playoff memories, he shared what the Sens need to do to turn the tide. 'They're probably looking to jump out to a lead what they're best at in the NHL regular season, going up early so I'm sure that's their game plan.' While the Sens are still chasing their first win of the post-season, fans in Ottawa remain optimistic. 'I think they win both at home,' said Jacob Gauthier, who lives along Elgin Street, now dubbed the Sens Mile during playoff time. He's heading to the game and expects a lively scene at the Canadian Tore Center and the restaurants around his home. 'Maybe a little bit of hazing for Leafs fans. Nothing bad just all in good fun.' Said Gauthier. Bars across the city are preparing for a surge in playoff energy. At The Royal Oak in Stittsville, staff have stopped taking reservations in anticipation of walk-in traffic. 'Everyone really wants to be part of the action,' said assistant manager Cody McCallan. 'We have TSN 1200 coming in to do a live podcast during the game, so it's going to be a lot of excitement and a lot of extra buzz too.' As the Sens get ready to hit the ice at home, Borowiecki says the key will be turning playoff nerves into fuel. 'It's about managing those emotions and making sure they help you in a positive, productive way,' he said. Game 3 remains in Ottawa Saturday night, and the capital is more than ready. Pic - Sens fan Jacob Gauthier walks along Sens Mile on Elgin Street, dressed in Ottawa senators gear, ready for tonight's game.
