Rocket Making and Launching Workshop organised at Chaman Vatika Gurukul on ‘National Space Day’ in Collaboration with SPSTI
To commemorate the success of Chandrayaan-3 mission, an NGO, ‘SPSTI’ organised a Rocket Making and Launching Workshop at Chaman Vatika Gurukul on August 23, 2024 to engage and inspire the youth of the nation towards space technology and its applications.
The Chief Guest for the day, Mr. A.D. Gandhi, the Co- Founder of the Institution, Dr. Rajendra Vidayalankar , the Guest of Honour Dr. Keya Dharamveer, the General Secretary, SPSTI, Mr. Dharamveer, the President, SPSTI , Mr. Akash Ekka , Aero Space Engineer and Scientist , Ms. Savita Makkar, Founder, Susheel Educational Research Foundation graced the occasion with their benign presence. The event began with the importance of the day followed by the lighting of the lamp and the sapling presentation.
On this auspicious occasion, an Inter School Rocket Making, Rocket Decoration , Rocket Naming , Poster Making, Slogan Writing and Science, Mathematics and Art Model / Project Competitions were held in which the students from the other Gurukuls HOL Partner Schools and the Government Schools, Ambala were invited to participate in the workshop as well as the competitions. The students designed and built their own model rockets followed by a rocket decorating session where they added vibrant colours and space themed designs. The climax was the rocket launching where the students watched their creations soar into sky.
Mr. Akaash Ekka, an Aero Space Engineer and Scientist, who received his training at ISRO, delivered an inspiring and thought provoking talk to motivate and educate the youth about the wonders of the universe. Ms. Keya Dharamveer conducted an open quiz on National Space Day to raise awareness about space exploration, its history and significance and awarded the children with token of love.
The prize distribution ceremony to honour the winners was also organised on this day. The Principal, Ms. Sonali Sharma declared the results and appreciated the performance of the students.
The names of the winners are as follows:-
POSTER MAKING COMPETITION
Sr. No. Name of the School Name of the Participants Position
- Chaman Vatika ‘Gurukul’ : Samridhi 1st
Jagriti 1st
Aashwi 1st - GSSS, Prem Nagar : Akanksha 2nd
Indrapari 2nd
Anshu 2nd - Chaman Vatika ‘Gurukul’ : Leharika 3rd
Raima 3rd
Kanishka 3rd
SLOGAN WRITING COMPETITION
Sr. No. Name of the School Name of the Participants Position
- Chaman Vatika ‘Gurukul’ : Aayushi 1st
- GMSSS, Police Line : Jaspreet 2nd
- Chaman Vatika ‘Gurukul’ : Kesar 3rd
- GGSSS, Baldev Nagar : Chandani 3rd
ROCKET MAKING, NAMING & DECORATION COMPETITION
Sr. No. Name of the School Name of the Participants Position
- Chaman Vatika ‘Gurukul’ : Vidhi, Navya , Kanika, Radhika 1st
Pragya, Kashish, Sugandha Chaman Vatika ‘Gurukul’ : Komal, Ritika, Aarohi, Jigasha, Disha 1st
Aditi, Anshu - The Gurukul Jyotisar : Chandan Singh, Vidittva Nain 2nd
The Gurukul Kurukshetra Satyam Singh, Mradul Kumar, Yaditya Harsh
Anmol Verma, Parth - Chaman Vatika ‘Gurukul’ : Sanjana, Arshdeep, Mahima, Tarushi, Anjali 3rd
Asharfi, Jashan
Mr. A.D. Gandhi, the Chief Guest for the day congratulated the students to take the first step towards turning their visions into reality and make a positive impact on the world.
Ms. Samandeep Kaur, the Academic Head, extended a vote of thanks to everyone for making this event a huge success.