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Time of India
24-06-2025
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- Time of India
World's Best School Prizes 2026: Four Indian schools earn spot among top global finalists
CHANDIGARH: A government school in Haryana's Faridabad, one of the four Indian schools named among the top 10 finalists across different categories for the annual World's Best School Prizes organised in the UK, is leading the change to help transform the lives of scores of girl students by focusing and implementing physical and mental health wellbeing, nutritional support and community engagement. The Government Girls Senior Secondary School NIT-5 in Faridabad was selected for transforming the lives of at-risk girls by interlinking nutritional programmes, physical well-being and mental health support with education to break down societal barriers and ensure no girl is left behind. It is on the list of 10 finalists for the prize under the Supporting Healthy Lives category. The five World's Best School Prizes -- for Community Collaboration, Environmental Action, Innovation, Overcoming Adversity and Supporting Healthy Lives -- were founded by UK-headquartered T4 Education in the wake of COVID-19 to give a platform to schools that are changing lives in their classrooms and beyond. "In a world being turned upside down by AI, as technology reshapes the way we learn and renders jobs that have existed for centuries obsolete, amid growing challenges of climate change, conflict, poverty and populism, the world our young people are entering has never felt more precarious. And a good education, with humans at its heart, has never been more important," said Vikas Pota, Founder of T4 Education and the World's Best School Prizes. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy Brass Laxmi Ji Idol For Wealth, Peace & Happiness Luxeartisanship Shop Now Undo Besides the Government Girls Senior Secondary School NIT-5 in Faridabad, schools from Maharashtra, Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh were also unveiled as contenders for membership to the Best School to Work programme to help schools attract and retain the best teachers, and celebrate the schools' enormous contribution to society's progress. The winners across categories will be announced in October. T4 Education calls itself a global platform bringing together a community of over 2,00,000 teachers from more than 100 countries to transform education. Dr Avinasha Sharma, who was an English teacher at the Faridabad school before being posted in another government school in the neighbourhood, recalled several initiatives which have been taken by the school from time to time helping it find its place being shortlisted among the top 10 finalists. A nutrition awareness programme at the school teaches students how to eat healthily while the students tend to a school vegetable garden. "During the period I was in the school and later also whatever initiatives were taking place, we worked towards healthy lives of children including focusing on their mental and physical well-being. Specifically, the area also revolved around the girl child, their health, counselling about menstruation cycles, and whether they are anaemic or not. We have been working on various sessions related to mental wellbeing, specifically focused on aiming for a purposeful life," Sharma said. NGOs also contribute to enhancing infrastructure and services. "We have various NGOs who have been conducting sessions in school premises and supporting school infrastructure also, in terms of sports activities. One of the NGOs has supported creating a football ground for students," she said. For Class 12 students, the teachers engage with students and parents to highlight the importance of higher education and career choice to support girls in building careers. The school facilitates parent workshops on health, nutrition, and education, and teachers and community volunteers personally visit homes, inviting parents to attend, she said. The school is empowering scores of students to confidently embrace the opportunities they deserve. Sharma said what makes this school different from others is here the leadership preserved whatever has been gifted from the community. "We tried to maintain whatever has been given. So, that's why this school has always been first choice among the CSR initiatives across Faridabad. That is the key to the success of the entire initiatives being taken up by the school," she said. K C Kaliya, the school principal, who was transferred from another school in Gurugram and posted in the Faridabad school on May 9, said the institute runs classes from Class 1 to 12 and is affiliated to the Board of School Education, Haryana. The number of students at the Government Girls Senior Secondary School NIT-5, Faridabad, is about 1,500, he said. "We have 57 teachers besides 13 junior teachers for Classes 1 to 5. The school has over 40 well-equipped classrooms. Each year we have a very good result which varies between 99 to 100 per cent pass percentage," Kaliya said. Expressing his happiness at the school being among the top 10 finalists, the principal said, "Over the years, the school has grown from strength to strength." He said the school regularly holds camps and seminars. "Along with studies, the physical and mental health of students is given priority," he said. "The students take part in extracurricular activities, excelling in yoga, sports and cultural competitions," he said. The principal said many pursue higher education, competitive exams, and leadership roles within their communities. The winners will be chosen by an expert Judging Academy, with all 50 finalist schools across five categories also taking part in a public vote opened this week to determine the winner of the Community Choice Award. The worldwide winners across these categories will be announced in October, with all the finalists and winners invited to the World Schools Summit in Abu Dhabi on November 15-16. Is your child ready for the careers of tomorrow? Enroll now and take advantage of our early bird offer! Spaces are limited.
CairoScene
22-06-2025
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- CairoScene
Three UAE Schools Shortlisted for Worlds Best School Prizes 2025
Dubai British School Jumeirah Park, Arbor School, and ATS-UAQ were shortlisted for World's Best School Prizes 2025 in innovation, environment, and community categories — a first for the UAE. Jun 22, 2025 Three schools from the United Arab Emirates have been named among the top 10 finalists for the 2025 World's Best School Prizes in a historic first. The annual awards, organised by UK-based T4 Education, honour schools that are driving positive change in education through innovation, environmental responsibility, and community impact. Dubai British School Jumeirah Park (DBSJP), the Arbor School in Al Furjan, and Applied Technology Schools in Umm Al Quwain (ATS-UAQ) are each competing in a separate category: community collaboration, environmental action, and innovation, respectively. DBSJP was recognised for its community-first approach, involving parents and external partners in learning. The school integrates creativity, inclusion, and wellbeing into its curriculum, and maintains a 100% student pass rate. Partnerships include global names from Barcelona's Football Escola to Michelin-starred chefs. The Arbor School focuses on environmental learning through hands-on inquiry and sustainability challenges. Its curriculum features eco-literacy programmes supported by six on-campus biodomes. Students have previously presented their work at COP28. ATS-UAQ specialises in vocational education, with programmes centred on AI, sustainability, and engineering. Students combine academic and industry-based training, earning national and regional awards for practical projects with measurable real-world impact. Winners will be announced in October following a review by an expert panel. A public vote will also determine the winner of the Community Choice Award. Finalists and winners will be invited to the World Schools Summit in Abu Dhabi on November 15th to the 16th.
Time of India
20-06-2025
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- Time of India
Faridabad government school named among top 10 finalists for World's Best School 2025; check why
Chandigarh's Government Girls Senior Secondary School, NIT-5, Faridabad, has earned global recognition by being named among the top 10 finalists across different categories in the annual World's Best School Prizes . Organized in the UK, these awards highlight the significant contributions schools make to societal development. Schools from Haryana, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Uttar Pradesh have been shortlisted for potential inclusion in the Best School to Work programme, an initiative aimed at helping schools attract and retain top teaching talent. The winners in all categories will be revealed in October. Haryana Education Minister Mahipal Dhanda , speaking on Thursday, described this achievement as a source of inspiration for government schools across the state. He emphasized that this success reinforces the idea that government schools are capable of excelling on global platforms. Dhanda added that the recognition of the Faridabad school would further encourage other government schools to prioritize innovation and student welfare. He noted that reforms initiated by the state government—such as the introduction of smart classrooms, STEM labs, and teacher training—will receive renewed momentum from this accomplishment. Live Events The World's Best School Prizes, founded by UK-based T4 Education after the COVID-19 pandemic, honour schools that are making transformative impacts both inside and outside their classrooms. The five prize categories include Community Collaboration, Environmental Action, Innovation, Overcoming Adversity, and Supporting Healthy Lives. T4 Education is a global platform that unites a network of over 200,000 educators across 100+ countries, committed to advancing education worldwide. The Faridabad school has been recognized under the Supporting Healthy Lives category for its efforts in transforming the lives of at-risk girls. The school integrates nutrition programs, mental and physical health support, and education to remove social barriers and ensure that no girl is left behind. Each category has 10 finalist schools. All 50 schools are also participating in a public voting round, which opened this week, to decide the Community Choice Award winner. The final results will be announced in October, and both winners and finalists will be invited to share their insights at the World Schools Summit in Abu Dhabi on November 15–16. There, they will present their best practices and innovative approaches to global education leaders and policymakers. [With inputs from PTI]
Hindustan Times
20-06-2025
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- Hindustan Times
UGC NET 2025 city slip for June 25 exam released, admit card next
UGC NET 2025 Admit Card: National Testing Agency (NTA) has released exam city intimation slips for the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test or UGC NET scheduled for July 25. Candidates who will appear for the exam that day can download their admit cards from The direct link is given below. UGC NET admit card 2025 news live updates Candidates need to use their application numbers and dates of birth to download the document. UGC NET June 25 exam city slip download link NTA releases exam city intimation slips ahead of admit cards to inform candidates where their exam centres will be located. Candidates do not need to carry this document on the exam day. Also read: CSBC Bihar Police Constable exam city slip 2025 out, know when admit card will be released On the admit card, candidates will get to know the name and address of the exam centre along with other important information. They must bring a printed copy of the admit card along with other prescribed documents on the day of the examination. The entrance test will be held from June 25 to 29. UGC NET June 2025 will be conducted in two shifts- first shift from 9 am to 12 noon and second shift from 3 pm to 6 pm. Question papers in the test will consist of two sections and have objective-type, multiple-choice questions. Also read: Faridabad govt school among 4 Indian schools selected as finalists for World's Best School Prizes 1. Open the official website, 2. On the home page, click on the UGC NET June 2025 exam city slip link 3. Enter your credentials and log in. 4. Check your exam city slip and download the document. For further details, candidates are advised to visit the official website.
Time of India
20-06-2025
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- Time of India
Haryana's government girls school recognised among top 10 schools worldwide for supporting healthy lives
CHANDIGARH: Government Girls Senior Secondary School NIT-5, Faridabad, is among the four Indian schools that were on Wednesday named among the top 10 finalists across different categories for the annual World's Best School Prizes, organised in the UK to celebrate schools' enormous contribution to society's progress. Schools from Haryana, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh were unveiled as contenders for membership to the Best School to Work programme to help schools attract and retain the best teachers. The winners across categories will be announced in October. "This achievement is inspirational for the government schools of the state. This also proves that government schools can excel on the global platform," Haryana's Education Minister Mahipal Dhanda said on Thursday. Education Minister Dhanda said the success of the Faridabad school will propel other government schools in the state towards innovation and student welfare. With this, he said, the reform initiatives like smart classrooms, STEM labs (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics lab) and teachers' training by the state government will fresh impetus. The five World's Best School Prizes for Community Collaboration, Environmental Action, Innovation, Overcoming Adversity and Supporting Healthy Lives were founded by UK-headquartered T4 Education in the wake of COVID-19 to give a platform to schools that are changing lives in their classrooms and beyond. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Perdagangkan CFD Emas dengan Broker Tepercaya IC Markets Mendaftar Undo T4 Education calls itself a global platform, bringing together a community of over 2,00,000 teachers from more than 100 countries to transform education. The government school in Faridabad has been selected for transforming the lives of at-risk girls by interlinking nutritional programmes, physical well-being, and mental health support with education to break down societal barriers and ensure no girl is left behind. It is on the list of 10 finalists for the prize under the Supporting Healthy Lives category. The winners will be chosen by an expert Judging Academy, with all 50 finalist schools across five categories also taking part in a public vote opened this week to determine the winner of the Community Choice Award. The worldwide winners across these categories will be announced in October, with all the finalists and winners invited to the World Schools Summit in Abu Dhabi on November 15-16. The winning schools will share their best practices, unique expertise and experience with policymakers and leading figures in global education. Is your child ready for the careers of tomorrow? Enroll now and take advantage of our early bird offer! Spaces are limited.
