IS HOLDS SCOUTS & GUIDES TRAINING PROGRAMME : Ideal Indian School organized a Training Program for newly recruited Scouts and Guides recently. The event coincided with the visit of esteemed delegates from the Qatar Scouts & Guides Association: Mr. Ahmed Khamis B Al-Yousef (Scout Activities Consultant), Ms. Muna Jumah Al-Mansouri (1st Scout Activities Expert), and Mrs. Paramjeet Bhullar (Scouts & Guides Coordinator for Expatriate Schools).
The program commenced with a Guard of Honour presented to the dignitaries and the school Principal, Mr. Shaik Shamim Saheb, Vice Principal Girls Section Dr. Nazima Bi, Headmistress Girls Section Ms. Khatija TC and Asst. Headmistress Boys Section Ms. Lipsy Sabu. Asst. Head Scout Chirag Udaykumar hoisted the Qatar National Flag, accompanied by the rendition of the Qatar National Anthem.
The formal function began with a prayer by Guide Farha Naaz, followed by a welcome address delivered by the Scout Ihsan Mohammed Shameer. Guide Nakshatra Vigneshwaran led the Scouts and Guides in reciting the ‘Scout Oath’. The event was hosted by Guide Venika Anil, who also provided an overview of the training program. The function concluded with a vote of thanks by Asst. Head Guide Sahana Sherin.
The training program featured five activity stations where participants learned essential life skills, including Types of Knots and Their Uses, Camp Essentials, Setting-Up a Camp, Campfire Techniques and Whistle & Signaling. A total of 64 newly recruited Scouts and Guides, along with senior members, participated in the training. The delegates appreciated the school’s efforts in organizing such an impactful program and provided positive feedback. During a follow-up meeting with school officials and Scout leaders, they discussed plans for upcoming Scouts & Guides events. The event was successfully coordinated by Mr. Vijayant Thapa (Scout Master), Ms. Suman Panwar (Guides Leader), and Mr. Suneer AP (Scouts in charge).
