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Last summer, tomorrows

they trained to be world leaders.

This year, it could be your turn.

APPLY FOR INDIAS UNIQUE SUMMER PROGRAMME IN LEADERSHIP SKILLS FROM THE SHRI RAM ANANTA ASPEN LEADERSHIP SCHOOL 18 MAY- 31 MAY 2014
Ananta Aspen Centre (Formerly Aspen Institute India), a premier organization known globally for fostering values-based leadership, and The Shri Ram School, one of Indias finest private schools, have come together to offer a 2-week residential programme for students of grades 9-12 that aims to build values-based leadership skills and enlighten them to move from thought to action, and from success to significance.The intense yet fun-filled curriculum comprising leadership case studies, adventure sports and experiential learning, takes students through structured modules in a safe & supportive environment, to help uncover the hidden leader within.

THE SHRI RAM ANANTA ASPEN LEADERSHIP SCHOOL

The Leadership Program has the following objectives: Develop an independent view of college life and beyond amongst high-school (or school-leaving) students Grow students emotionally, intellectually and socially through different experiential modes of learning in a safe and supportive environment Build understanding of diversity in people, careers, viewpoints for young students who often stay in a single K-12 school and city all their lives Introduce concepts of leadership impact amongst students which will encourage them to move from thought to action, from success to significance. Create greater sense of awareness about ethics and valuesbased leadership among students with respect to society & business, science & environment. Ensure the high-impact program is a key accomplishment for the students, worthy of mention in their Letter of Recommendation.

THE PROCESS
Pedagogy: 100%=90 hours
Educational Tours Guest Lectures

13% 10%

8%

Personalized Counseling: Tests & Tools

10% 17% 13% 13%

Text-based Socratic Dialogue

Experiential: Soft Skills Training

16%
Sports: Adventure & Wilderness Lab

Experiential: Communication & Performing Arts

Academic/Case Study Approach

FACULTY Five full-time faculty per group of 25 (ratio 1:5) 4 teaching faculty Adventure Sports Coach & trained staff

Socratic Dialogue in Leadership

Text-based Socratic dialogue: Students will be made to read, reflect and conduct discussions on a series of thought provoking readings around the issues of Leadership, like: (i) The Challenge of Leadership; (ii) The Promise of Leadership; (iii) The Good Society; (iv) The Possibility of Heroism; and (v) The Meaning of Life.

THE PROGRAMME The program a blend of Socratic dialogue, experiential learning, motivational lectures & adventure sportsis a 2-week residential program at a camp site by the Ganges at Rishikesh. Our leadership program is based on Aspen beliefs and enhanced with multiple pedagogies:
Leadership Elements Self Awareness Self & Team Dynamics Leadership at Work My Leadership Agenda

Leadership Studies

Leadership Case Studies: For a practical, foundational and academic understanding of Applied Leadership.

Leadership is a continuous processnon-linear and indiscrete. However, we have broken it down into five steps to make it exciting, engaging and evocative to all senses for young adults Finally, we have built-in personalized counseling and psychometric testing for participants to build their personal leadership approach in a scientific manner We learn how to think about our own thoughts. Its almost like a Psychology lesson, just a lot more fun!
Community Visits: Community visits organized to a government school in a village and an orphanage, to sensitize the students to various social issues, and expose them to an environment where there is a scarcity of basic requirements, inequities and hardships in life.
Community Visits

ARJUN GOVIND, Vidyashilp Academy, Bangalore

Projects

ADMISSION & SELECTION Criteria for Admission The student should be a moderate to high performer in
Experiential Training: To enhance skills such as positive attitude and self-confidence, motivating self and others, resolving conflict and dealing with stress, becoming more Emotionally Intelligent, etc.

academics and extra-curricular activities An overall performer & team player, ready for challenges

Its a very balanced program, thats why I chose TSALS over anything else, over any camps, because it includes adventure sports, activities, as well as Socratic dialogue, drama, communication... ADMISSION & SELECTION (cont.) Admission Process The first round of selection will include a comprehensive application form with: 1) Q&A on demonstrated leadership
SAANCHI BHATIA, The Shri Ram School, Moulsari, Gurgaon

2) Essay (Not more than 300 words): 10 years from now, a newspaper article is written about you, as you are extremely successful. What do you want the article to say? 3) One recommendation letter from a teacher/school admin-

ASSAR MAJID LONE, Delhi Public School, Srinagar

We got to know a lot of people and we discussed our cultures and we just tried to figure out how much we have in common.

istrator/guidance counselor who supports your candidature Candidates will be interviewed in person or telephonically For the online form please log on to: www.anantaaspencentre.in

Adventure Sports

PROJECT & OUTCOMES As part of the leadership program, the student will be required to initiate a project at school, college or community level in the
Adventure Sports

Sports, Adventure & Wilderness: Dedicated 3-4 days for adventure sports like rafting and trekking, leadership & team building games and wilderness walks.

area of their choice. The project should involve the students to commit some of their time, individually or in a group, directly to the project. The project must help the student transition from thought to action and from success to significance. Students will write a short Project Summary during the

Guest Lectures

program with the following details: Name of Project What will the project do? Who/what will it

Guest Lectures: There will be a series of motivational and educational lectures from people of different backgrounds.

benefit and how? How will it be measured? Does it meet the criteria for projects laid out in the project descriptor? Why is the project worthy of the Leadership School?

READINGS & THEMES

Communication & Soft Skills

I. The Challenge of Leadership II. The Promise of Leadership

Communication Skills & Performing Arts: Written and verbal communication skills training will include activities such as Public Speaking which will give students an experience of combining quality and quantity of expression in a structured format in front of an audience. The students will also prepare a play on value-based leadership to experience the leadership predicament.

III. The Good Society IV. The Possibility of Heroism V. The Meaning of Life

CONTENT Participants will be provided a Student Handbook three weeks ahead of the Program. Students must read the entire Student

Assessments

Handbook ahead of the Program to be able to fully participate in the discussions and enjoy the leadership experience.

Personalized Counseling & Tests: Personalized Counseling sessions for the students in which the counselor will discuss the students experiences, problems, progress, ongoing understanding and analysis.

ASSESSMENT: Tests & Tools Team Membership Skills Evaluation by peers Leadership Skills Evaluation by peers Journal Writing

TRAVEL & LOGISTICS The proposed program is a 15-day long, residential, offsite program Opening Ceremony: 18th May, Saturday at TSRS, Gurgaon (DLF Phase IV), Aravali Campus Departure for Rishikesh Students proceed to the Leadership Program venue in the hills, i.e. Snow Leopard camp near Haridwar/Rishikesh Closing Ceremony: 1st June, Saturday at The Shri Ram School, Gurgaon (DLF Phase IV), Aravali Campus I have rediscovered myself. I didnt know I had so many qualities: I could debate with 28 people, I could introspect. I could talk to a gathering of 50 people, 100 people, I never knew that! can be paid by cheque/DD/ Electronic Transfer on or before 31 March 2014. All payments should be made in favour of The Shri Ram School. In case the payment is not made within the stipulated time, offer will stand cancelled and it will automatically go to the next best candidate on the merit list. If payments are made by cheque, the offer to short-listed candidates will be considered confirmed only after the realization of cheques. Details for Electronic Transfer of Payment: Beneficiary Name: The Shri Ram School; Bank & Branch: HDFC BANK, DLF Phase I; IFSC Code: HDFC0000044; Account No.: 00441110000162 Please send a mail confirmation for any such remittance along with details.
Dhruv Raman, Modern School, New Delhi

ANANTA ASPEN CENTRE, formerly ASPEN INSTITUTE INDIA, promotes values-based leadership, open dialogue and cross-sector outreach, by engaging civil society, the government, the private sector and other key stakeholders on issues related to Indias development. It invites industrial, economic, financial, political, social and cultural leaders to discuss these issues in settings that encourage frank and open dialogue. | www.anantaaspencentre.in

ACCOMMODATION, FOOD & SAFETY Accomodation: The selected location will have a spectacular scenic beauty, will be safe and create an inspirational environment for learning. The location is carefully chosen keeping in mind safety and facilitation of activities. Food: Care is taken to provide food that is nutritious, wholesome and tasty. Food will be a combination of vegetarian and nonvegetarian items on menu. Fruits will be served regularly and nimbu-paani or other fruit flavored drinks are available through the day to keep the participants hydrated. There will be mineral water on all sites and locations. Care & Safety: Safety is the foundation on which the whole program stands. Right from the time your child is handed over to us, she/he is our responsibility.We will have a well trained & certified team; the adult to child ratio will be 1:5, for every 25 students there will be 5 faculty members, 3 permanent in addition to administrative staff in camps. Resident doctor will be available for emergencies.

THE SHRI RAM SCHOOL is a progressive, child centered, coeducational private school, committed to providing quality education for all its pupils. Established in 1988, it began with the pre-primary section and, with a class being added every year, it now proudly spans three campuses in the National Capital Region of India, offering an alternate and unique educational experience to children of age-groups Nursery to Class 12. | www.tsrs.org

SNOW LEOPARD ADVENTURES is reputed to be among the best adventure tour operators in India. Be it river rafting on the Ganga, trekking in the Himalayas, cycling on forest trails or rappelling down

COST OF THE PROGRAM Total cost of the Program will be 90,000/-. This includes cost of the program, boarding & lodging, excursions & all travel including airfare (to & fromTSRS Gurgaon Campus) A multicity cheque of 10,000/- payable at Gurgaon in favour of The Shri Ram School at the time of initial application on or before 31 March 2014. In case a child is not accepted, the initial fee will be refunded. After the student is selected the remaining amount of 80,000/-

a cliff, Snow Leopard assures you of a safe yet exciting experience. Meticulous planning, tremendous emphasis on safety and eco-sense form the foundation of Snow Leopard Adventures. | www.snowleopardadventures.com Leadership is a quality which we all need to live through life and since the leader doesnt have to be one who is always famous, even if we lead ourselves, thats enough.

Anushri Gupta, Arya Vidya Mandir, Mumbai

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