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SIMRAN Vedvyas - 13 years The Millennium School, Dubai-U.A.E.

My Moment to Shine

I am proud to be the youngest torch bearer chosen from the region by Samsung Gulf Electronics having carried the esteemed Olympic Flame during the London 2012 Olympic Games this summer as it passed across the UK.

I was one of the only six chosen from UAE and nine from the entire region. It was my moment to shine as many people looked at me in my community- India and country- United Arab Emirates, in the United Kingdom and worldwide and also a very proud moment for GEMS and my school - The Millennium School. Nominated and sponsored by Samsung Gulf Electronics as social campaigner and a ‘star’ student of my school, I aspire to represent Peace, Unity and Friendship.

Honors and Awards:

Winner of the prestigious "Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Makhtoum Award for Distinguished Academic Performance” 2011-2012, in the category – Distinguished Student. This prestigious award is given by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Makhtoum; Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Finance and Industry- United Arab Emirates.Award Trophy with Certificate Plaque of Distinction and Prize Money

Winner of the prestigious "Sharjah Educational Award for Outstanding Performance” 2011-2012, for Academic Excellence. This prestigious award is given by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qassimi; the Ruler of Sharjah and the member of the Supreme Council of United Arab Emirates. Award Trophy with Certificate of Excellence and Prize Money

Winner of the prestigious "Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Makhtoum Award for Distinguished Academic Performance” 2008-2009, in the category – Distinguished Student. This prestigious award is given by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Makhtoum; Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Finance and Industry- United Arab Emirates.Award Trophy with Certificate Plaque of Distinction and Prize Money

Winner of the prestigious "Sharjah Educational Award for Outstanding Performance” 2007-2008, for Academic Excellence. This prestigious award is given by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qassimi; the Ruler of Sharjah and the member of the Supreme Council of United Arab Emirates. Award Trophy with Certificate of Excellence and Prize Money

Received ‘The Outstanding Delegate Award’ at WEMUN (WE Model United Nations Conference) Beijing China 2012. Our school was also awarded ‘Best Delegation Award’.

Received ‘1st Runner’s Up Individual Top Collector-Paper Award’ 2012, by Emirates Environmental Group, Dubai UAE. This included a certificate of appreciation and a mobile phone

Received ‘The Youngest delegate for valued presentation Award 2012 at International Youth Forum 2012

Received ‘Best Environmental Presentation Award’ at Global Youth for the Environment Forum 2012, Seoul, South Korea. This included a Certificate and a Samsung Laptop awarded by Samsung Engineering Korea. The Trip was also an award and full expenses paid as I was one of the 5 selected delegates who won the award to attend the Forum.

Received ‘The Principal’s Special Award 2012 at School Level; for academic and overall achievements and winning 2 academic awards

Received ‘The Principal’s Special Award 2012 at School Level; for being the London Olympics Torch Bearer

Runners Up for Best Arabic Speaker Competition 2011-2012

Received ‘The Principal’s Special Citizenship Award’ 2010-2011 at School Level.

2nd Runner’s Up Award, from ‘"EAD (Environmental Agency Abu Dhabi) and Abu Dhabi Indian School” for winning position in 18TH Inter School Environmental Awareness Quiz 2010 A total of 18 school teams participated

Winner 2nd Position for the Conservation Award 2010-2011 by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority- A Team Award.

Received the ‘YOUNG COMPUTER ACHIEVER AWARD 2010’, for effective usage of computer skills and presentation submitted for the competition conducted by IMPACT EDUCATION, INDIA 2010

Award for CLEAN UP DRIVE 2011 in effort towards awareness of the cause –took place in Dubai by Clean Up the World and Dubai Municipality




Received ‘The Principal’s Special Award’ 2008-2009; for All Round Academic and Co-curricular Achievements at School Level.

Received ‘The Principal’s Special Award’ 2007-2008; for All Round Academic and Co-curricular Achievements at School Level.

Honors and Certificates:Certificate of Appreciation for Academic Accomplishments from Knowledge and Human Development Authority, Government of Dubai 2011-2012

Certificate of Excellence for Highest in Arabic 2011-2012Certificate of Excellence for Highest in Hindi 2011-2012Certificate of Excellence for Highest in Social Science 2011-2012Certificate of Excellence for Highest in Science 2011-2012Certificate of Excellence for Highest in English 2011-2012

Certificate of Appreciation for Academic Accomplishments from Knowledge and Human Development Authority, Government of Dubai 2010-2011

Certificate of Excellence for Highest in Arabic 2010-2011Certificate of Excellence for Highest in Hindi 2010-2011Certificate of Excellence for Highest in Social Science 2010-2011Certificate of Excellence for Highest in Science 2010-2011


Certificate of Excellence for Highest in Arabic 2009-2010


Certificate of Excellence for Highest in Arabic 2008-2009



The Golden Star Award for General Proficiency I 2006-2007

Certificate of Excellence for Highest in E.V.S. 2006-2007

The Golden Star Award for General Proficiency I 2005-2006

Certificate of Appreciation for Academic Accomplishments from Dubai Education District 2005-2006

The Exceptional Pupil Award for General Proficiency I 2004-2005 Highest in Math, Arabic, EVS and Hindi



Zonal Certificates of Appreciation:

‘Certificate of Appreciation’ from ‘"Sharjah Educational Awards” for participation 2010-2011

‘Certificate of Appreciation’ from ‘"KHDA” for participating in the Sharjah Educational Award for Educational Excellence 2010-2011

‘Certificate of Appreciation’ from ‘"Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Makhtoum Award for Distinguished Academic Performance” for following Best Practices 2008-2009

‘Certificate of Appreciation’ from ‘"KHDA” for winning the Sheikh Hamdan Award for distinguished academic performance 2008-2009

Special Mention Endeavors:I pledged to mobilize 5000 youth the World Environment Day 2012 and I outdid the count in less than a month by traveling to 3 continents and reaching out to over 145 nationalities during various Youth gatherings, Forums and Youth Summits. I stand proud as the Finalist for the WED 2012 Challenge by UNEP with 9650 entries worldwide submitted.

I successfully completed – Junior National Leadership Summit conducted by Lead America in Stanford University San Francisco California United States of America in August 2011, I was awarded the scholarship to attend the Summit.

I successfully completed the Youth Leadership, Sustainability and Ethics Course (5 weeks) conducted by Earth Charter International, Costa Rica.

I successfully completed the online course- Water Footprint and Applications conducted by World Bank Institute and University of Twente.

I successfully completed the US Space Academy Wings, NASA Space Academy, 10 days Space camp at Huntsville, Alabama, United States of America

Appointments and Positions (in School):Currently appointed as office bearer – Environment Club Prefect, Best Buddies Prefect and Headgirl Arabic Club for the year 2011-2012The Millennium School, Dubai U.A.E.

I served as office bearer – Prefect for the year 2011-2012, appointed as Middle School Prefect, The Millennium School, Dubai U.A.E.

I am the selected office bearer – Arabic Club for the year 2011-2012 and beyond, appointed as Headgirl Arabic Club, The Millennium School, Dubai U.A.E.

I am the selected– Student Member for the Green Team 2011-2012 and beyond, The Millennium School, Dubai U.A.E.

I am the selected office bearer – Prefect for the year 2009-2010, appointed as Round Square Prefect, The Millennium School, Dubai U.A.E.

I am the selected office bearer of the Student’s Council for the year 2008-2009, appointed as Student Council, The Millennium

School, Dubai U.A.E. which is a 16 member council including one girl and one boy from each of Grade V to Grade XII

I effectively handled the duty of office bearer of the Junior Student Prefectorial Board for the year 2007-2008, appointed as House Prefect, The Millennium School, Dubai U.A.E.

Appointments and Positions (outside School): Eye on Earth Youth Ambassador, an AGEDI & Environment

Agency Abu Dhabi initiative supported by UNEP UNEP -TUNZA Eco Generation Regional Ambassador Middle

East Earth Charter Youth Group Country Activator- UAE Ambassador Connect for Diabetes- Raise your Hands for Africa

and Middle East Spokesperson and Ambassador Cosmo Foundation (an NGO with

Education Initiative) India and UAE Children of the Earth Chapter Leader United Arab Emirates and

India (Northern) Ambassador Cartoona Club and Student Member Emirates

Environmental Group Peace Ambassador Emerging Futures Youth Network International Youth Council- Chapter Coordinator Dubai, U.A.E Alexis Society- Chapter Coordinator Dubai, U.A.E Member Water Youth Movement Member Communications Task Force Group UN CSD Major

Group for Children and Youth. Volunteer EWS-WWF, Volunteer in Dubai and several others

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Academic Statement:

I am born and educated in Dubai, U.A.E., a First Class Student Achieving [A+] Excellent grades’, being the top achiever in all the grades from the reputed, GEM’s managed “The Millennium School”, Dubai, UAE, aiming to make a steady progress on a proven note.

Certificates of Commendation: I have a record 100% attendance over the years in school; since past 6 yearsAcademic years.

100% Attendance during the Academic year 2011-2012100% Attendance during the Academic year 2010-2011100% Attendance during the Academic year 2009-2010100% Attendance during the Academic year 2008-2009100% Attendance during the Academic year 2007-2008100% Attendance during the Academic year 2006-2007100% Attendance during the Academic year 2005-2006100% Attendance during the Academic year 2003-2004

Certificate of Commendation- For Noble Cause:BEST SUMMER SERVICE PROJECT July-August 2009 ; during the Academic year 2009-2010

Recognition Award and Appreciation Letters for CAMPAIGN- “CONNECT FOR DIABETES- Share your Shoes successfully done in 2010

Chosen to Carry the Olympic Torch 2012, during the prestigious Olympic Torch Relay in London 2012, by Samsung

C onference Representation:

I participated in WEMUN ( Model United Nations Conference 2012 ) Beijing China ( 25-31st July 2012) I submitted my position papers as NGO- Human Rights Watch with special focus on the Arab Spring. I also participated and made speeches / debates on women empowerment in developing nations, took part in diverse topics – fight against global terrisom, war in Iraq, Refugees in South Sudan and various political, economic, cultural and social conflicts across the globe.

International Youth Forum 2012 New Delhi India, June 2012 where over 550 delegates from India and 75 other nations got together to discuss about the Policy, change and development. This forum was graced by many speakers and was announced open by Dr. Shashi Tharoor ; an Indian Member of Parliament (MP), until 2007, he was a career official at the UN, rising to United Nations Under-Secretary General for Communications and Public Information.

Participated in the Youth Blast, Side events and preparatory meetings at UNCSD Rio +20 Summit 2012. I stood up on the UNEP stage and was an invited speaker for Eye on Environmental Education initiative by Eye on Earth which is an initiative by AGEDI, Environment Agency Abu Dhabi and UNEP. I am proud to be appointed as Eye on Earth Youth Ambassador.

Delegate 6TH World Water Forum, Marseille, France; focusing on “Time for Solutions”. I participated with Youth Groups during drafting of “YOUTH VISION”, closing session WHAT

NEXT? AND COMMITMENTS. I am now part of the YOUTH WATER MOVEMENT.

Certificate of Participation for attending the South Asia and Gulf Region; Round Square Regional Conference, held at The Millennium School, Dubai UAE. ‘BE THE CHANGE’ theme. I was also assigned to conduct a 20 minutes interactive student workshop engaging the delegates.

Invited Delegate for attending the 2012 GLOBAL YOUTH FOR THE ENVIRONMENT FORUM; held at Seoul, South Korea, in February 2012, hosted by Samsung Engineering and Korea Green Foundation and organized by Graduate School of Environmental Studies, Seoul National University, invited with all-expenses paid trip as delegate and I was the ultimate winner being awarded Samsung Engineering Prize and Samsung mini lap-top computer, from amongst 24 presenters from International Delegate Teams.

Invited Delegate for attending the Eye on Earth Summit 2011; held at Abu Dhabi under the auspices and patronage of Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of UAE, focusing on the Sustainable Development and Road to Rio 20+. The only Youth to also receive “CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION”.

Certificate of Participation for attending the South Asia and Gulf Region; Sub-Junior Round Square Regional Conference, held at Vidya Devi Jindal School, India 2009. ‘FROM ME TO WE’. Conference focused on Democracy

Certificate of Participation for attending the Round Square Adventure Trip; to Pratapgarh Fort, Panchgani, India 2011. Trip focused on Adventure, Athletic and Sport Events and Team-building

Certificates of Academic Appreciation : FOR SCIENCE EXHIBITION – WORKING MODEL OF DRIP IRRIGATION 2011FOR BEST PROJECT ARABIC 2010

FOR MAKING BEST MODELS 2009FOR MAKING BEST HISTORY PROJECT 2009FOR SHARING THE NEWS AND INFORMATION 2007FOR SHARING THE NEWS AND INFORMATION 2007FOR TAKING THE HOLIDAY CHALLENGE FOR PROJECT 2007FOR BEAUTIFUL MATH PROJECT: CURRENCIES 2006FOR BRINGING BEAUTIFUL CHART ON “SOIL PROFILE” 2006FOR BRINGING USEFUL INFORMATION ON “OUR UNIVERSE”2006 FOR PRESENTING A BEAUTIFUL PROJECT, WORK IN EVS 2005FOR MAKING A BEAUTIFUL, WEATHER CHART FOR THE CLASS 2005

Certificates of Merit and Appreciation:For participating in the ‘Welcome Diya Dance’ for the Prize Day 2010For leading the school in prayer for the Prize Day 2007For the outstanding performance in the Choir for the Prize Day 2007For being the anchor person for class assemblies 2006For doing a class, project on “One world, one family day” 2006For participating in the Interclass Choral Elocution Competition 2006For sharing nutritional facts during “The healthy food week” 2006For spending her holidays helping other less privileged children and presenting a great holiday project 2006For lending a helpful hand to all her peers 2006

For using golden words 2006For outstanding academic performance for term II 2005For outstanding academic performance for term I 2005For participation in the Family Project 2004

Certificates of Achievement General Knowledge and other academic:

Appreciation for securing Good Level two in Enviro Spellathon, by EWS, WWF and Dubai Municipality 2009-2010

Appreciation for securing Good Level two in Enviro Spellathon, by EWS, WWF and Dubai Municipality 2008-2009

Appreciation in Arabic Reading, by Ministry of Education 2006-2007Semifinalist in Math Quiz, at Intra School Talent Competitions 2006-2007Semifinalist in General knowledge Quiz, at Intra School Talent Competitions 2006Completed Tables Champ Challenge 2006Certificate of Participation in Intra Class Art Competition 2006Certificate of Participation in Arabic Handwriting Competition 2006Certificate of Participation in Hindi Handwriting Competition 2006Third, position in Math Quiz, at Intra School Talent Competitions 2005-2006Tables Champ, at Intra School Talent Competitions 2005-2006

First, position in G. K. Quiz, at Intra School Talent Competitions 2004-2005Second, position in Know your tables, at Intra School Talent Competitions 2004-2005

Certificates of Achievement Swimming, Athletics, and Sports:

Third, position in Swimming 25 m back stroke, at Intra School Talent Competitions 2011-2012Third, position in Swimming 25 m free-style, at Intra School Talent Competitions 2011-2012Third, position in Swimming 4 x 25 m back relay , at Intra School Talent Competitions 2010-2011First, position in Swimming 4 x 25 m free-style relay , at Intra School Talent Competitions 2010-2011First, position in Swimming 4 x 25 m free-style relay , at Intra School Talent Competitions 2009-2010Third, position in Swimming 25 m back stroke, at Intra School Talent Competitions 2009-2010First, position in Swimming free-style, at Intra School Talent Competitions 2008-2009Second, position in Swimming breast stroke, at Intra School Talent Competitions 2008-2009

First, position in Swimming 25 m breast stroke, at Intra School swimming gala Competitions 2007-2008Second, position in Swimming 25 m free-style, at Intra School swimming gala Competitions 2007-2008Third, position in Swimming 25 m breast stroke medley relay, at Inter School swimming gala Competitions 2007-2008

Third, position in Swimming 25 m free-style medley relay, at Intra School swimming gala Competitions 2007-2008

First, position in Swimming, at Intra School Talent Competitions 2007First, position in Swimming, at Intra School Talent Competitions 2005-2006Second, position in Throw Ball, at Intra School Talent Competitions 2008-2009Third, position in Novelty Race, at Annual Sports Day Competitions 2006-2007Won a Bronze Medal for the event

Certificates of Achievement Chess: Certificate of Participation and Appreciation LetterParticipated in the First Inaugural Round Square International Chess Tournament 2009-2010674 students from 18 countries participated in the event. I Played till round 8 and reached the top quarter final of the match with only 4 matches to be played and top 8 contestants

Certificates of Achievement Literary Appreciation and Creative Writing : Proficiency in Literary Appreciation 2010Proficiency in Literary Appreciation 2009

First in Hindi Essay Writing Competition 2008-2009Third in Hindi Essay Writing Competition 2009-2010

Certificates of Achievement Public Speaking : Certificate of Appreciation for supporting the Student Workshop conducted by Emirates Environmental Group in October 2011, I conducted the presentation on sustainable development – MY DREAM CITY

Performed at UAE NATIONAL DAY Celebrations 2011', The Millennium School for the Narration of Speech in English about all seven Emirates

Performed at UAE NATIONAL DAY Celebrations 2010', The Millennium School for the Narration of Speech in Arabic about Dubai Emirate

Third in Hindi Poetry Recitation Competition 2011-2012Third in Hindi Poetry Recitation Competition 2010-2011Second in Hindi Recitation Competition 2009-2010Certificate of Appreciation for Participating in Reading Day 2009-2010First, position in Spellathon 2009-2010SUPER STAR AWARD in the Inter School Debate 2009-2010; held at Star International School Dubai.

Certificate of Participation for READING DAY in the Inter School 2009-2010Best Speaker Award and First position in the Inter School Debate 2007-2008; held at Star International School Sharjah.Contributed to Win the Rolling Trophy for The Millennium School as the Best School; in the Inter School Debate 2007-2008. 42 students from 21 school teams participated in this competition.

First, position in Elocution, at Intra School Talent Competitions 2007-2008First, position in Individual Recitation, at Inter class Talent Competitions 2007-2008Certificate of Merit for leading the Junior School in Prayer for the Annual Prize Day, 2007For participating in the Interclass Choral Elocution Competition 2006First, position in Speech, at Intra School Talent Competitions 2006-2007Third, position in Individual Recitation, at Intra School Talent Competitions 2006-2007Semifinalist in Hindi Recitation, at Intra School Talent Competitions 2006First, position in Story Telling, at Intra School Talent Competitions 2005-2006First, position in Elocution, at Intra School Talent Competitions 2005-2006Second, position in Hindi Elocution, at Intra School Talent Competitions 2005-2006Participated in Inter School “The K. S. Varkey School English Elocution Contest” 2005Consolation position in Recitation, at Intra School Talent Competitions 2004-2005First, position in Recitation, at Intra School Talent Competitions 2003-2004

Award and Achievement in Dance :

Won Second Position and a Trophy representing The Millennium School in the Individual category in the Interschool Dance Competition 2007-2008, at Family A’Fair, organized by Emirates Parent Plus held at Wonderland Dubai on 22nd and 23rd

February’2008.

Performing Art: Dramatics Show Performance:

PERFORMED AS Young Poet DURING SWARA –EVOLVE 2010 – The Spoken Word Experience. An evening dedicated to the Poets and musicians.

One of the Leading Main Characters of “The Ugly Duckling”; staged as part of the GEMS community program called - 'Children for Children'. The Millennium School, Dubai, U.A.E. hosted a charity concert entitled 'A Twilight Treat' that helped raise funds, which was donated to under-privileged children in the UAE 2005-2006

Performed the Lead Main Character of “The Bedtime Story”; which was a fusion of dance and drama 2005 staged at The Millennium School, Dubai, U.A.E.

Performing Art: Dance Show Performance :

Performed at SDIPA's Summer Funk 2010', Lucknow India as the grand finale to Shiamak Davar’s Institute for the Performing Arts annual summer workshop.

Performed at Annual Prize Day 2010', The Millennium School for the Welcome Diya Dance, Indo- Fusion Style

Performed at “On the Stage”; staged at The Auditorium Emirates International School, Dubai, a concert and Dance show choreographed by Step n Groove Dance Institute 2009Performed at MOSAIC-COLOURS OF LIFE 2008', The Millennium School for the Arabic Hospitality Dance, at the opening Ceremony of Mosaic Round Square Conference.

Performed at UAE NATIONAL DAY Celebrations 2008', The Millennium School for the Arabic Dance

Performed at SDIPA's Summer Funk 2007', Lucknow India as the grand finale to Shiamak Davar’s Institute for the Performing Arts annual summer workshop.

Performed at “Inspiration 4”; staged at The Auditorium Emirates International School, Dubai, a concert and Dance show choreographed by Swingers Dance Institute 2008


Certificate of Participation for performance at “Acrobatic Show”; staged during SPORTEX Middle East 2006, choreographed by Swingers Dance Institute 2006



Course work to enhance objective and development of Talents and skills: Self-development:Attended and successfully completed a Course and Workshop on “Self Development” showing excellent performance, at EDUSCAN 2004

Creative Writing Skills:Attended workshop CREATIVE WRITING- JOURNEYS BY ALICE KUPIERS March 2010, at Emirates Literature Festival, Dubai, U.A.E. This workshop covered details from the creative imagination to vocabulary building and writing. Exciting games and activities were worked during the workshop.

Science Knowledge:Attended and successfully completed a US SPACE ACADEMY WINGS PROGRAM involving an intense training on aerospace technology as applied to the rocketry Programs showing excellent participation, certified by NASA- National Aeronautics and Space Administration- USA 2010I also received the special badge for BEST LUNAR PRESENTATION, which is awarded to only one student graduating from the entire group.

Attended and successfully completed a 5 day Summer Camp Workshop on “Science” showing excellent participation, organized by Mad Science and Dolphinarium 2008

Computer:Competed“IMPACT Module 1-3” computer course certified by MICROSOFT – 2010

Attended and successfully completed “IMPACT Module 3” computer course certified by IMPACT Computer Education, India for Applications in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Power-point, Account and Paint, 2010



Attended and successfully completed “VIDYA” computer course certified by Aptech Computer Education, India for Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Power-point and Paint, Internet and E mail, GIF animator 2007

Attended and successfully completed a Computer Course certified by Search Recruitment and Training, Dubai for Microsoft Word, Power-point and Paint 2006

Creative Decoration:Attended Workshop to learn Arabic Calligraphy, 2011 conducted during the Emirates Literature festival 2011

Attended Classes and Workshop for Creative Decoration to learn Calligraphy, 2008 conducted by Pratham International, India.

Attended Classes and Workshop for Creative Decoration to learn pot decorating, 2008 conducted by Pratham International, India.

Attended Classes and Workshop for Creative Decoration to learn flower making, 2007 conducted by Pratham International, India.

Attended Classes and Workshop for Creative Decoration to learn glass painting, 2007 conducted by Pratham International, India.

Attended Classes and Workshop for Creative Decoration to learn gift packing, 2007 conducted by Pratham International, India.

Public Speaking- Speech- Dramatics:Attended workshop Dramatics Playtime with Fiona Lindsay March 2011, at Emirates Literature Festival, Dubai, U.A.E. This workshop covered from writing to acting, and performing. Exciting themes were worked during the workshop.

2008-2010: Attending regular classes in Dramatics though Speech, Drama and Communication skills, at Popular Music Institute and Sing and Swing, Dubai, U.A.E. This Dramatics Course covers TRINITY GUILDHALL SYLLABUS and gets certified by Trinity College; London. COMPLETED LEVEL 2, 3, 4, 5 IN DRAMATICS AND COMMUNICATION

Attended summer workshop Dramatics KIDS THEATRE WORKS SUMMER CAMP- AUGUST 2010, at DUCTAC, Dubai, U.A.E. This summer workshop covered from writing to acting, singing and dancing. Exciting theme included comic heroes. The workshop culminated in a stage show.

Attended a self-development through drama program for children, Dramatics Course certified by Helen O’Grady Drama Academy 2007, conducted at The Millennium School, Dubai, U.A.E.

Attended workshop Dramatics PAGE TO STAGE BY ROUND MIDNIGHT March 2010, at Emirates Literature Festival, Dubai, U.A.E. This workshop covered from writing to acting, and performing. Exciting themes were worked during the workshop.

Attended and successfully completed several Workshops on “Public speaking and Presentation skills” at ETON Educational Institute Dubai, U.A.E. 2007

Attended and successfully completed a Workshop on “Public speaking and Story telling” at EDUSCAN Dubai, U.A.E. 2005

Dance:Attended and successfully completed the SDIPA's Summer Funk'2010 –Adult Beginner Annual Workshop, certified by The Shiamak Davar’s Institute for the Performing Arts, India

Attended and completed with Excellent A+ Grades, Dance Course for Teens Four months (two days a week): IN 2009 from Step and Groove Dance Institute-Dubai U.A.E.

Attended and completed with Excellent A+ Grades, Four months (two days a week): Primary Advanced level of Professional Course Study/ Young People Program in 2008 from Swingers Dance Institute- Place for movements, Dubai U.A.E., affiliated to the famous Broadway Dance Centre of New York.

Attended and successfully completed the SDIPA's Summer Funk'2007 You're the Star Annual Workshop, certified by The Shiamak Davar’s Institute for the Performing Arts, India

Attended and completed two Workshops titled “Summer N Groove” 2005 and “Winter N Groove”2006 from Swingers Dance Institute- Place for movements, Dubai U.A.E., affiliated to Broadway Dance Centre of New York.

Attended and completed with Excellent A+ Grades, from Swingers Dance Institute- Place for movements, Dubai U.A.E., affiliated to the famous Broadway Dance Centre of New York.

Four months (two days a week): Advanced level III Young People Program in 2007 Four months (two days a week): Intermediate level II Young People Program in 2006Four months (two days a week): Foundation level I Young People Program in 2005

Photography:Attended certified Photography Course Workshop “Digital photography for Teens” by Tonya Colson 2010, organized by Gulf Photo Plus, Dubai

Attended certified Photography Course Workshop “Great Night Shots: low light photography” by Robin Nichols 2008, organized by Gulf Photo Plus, Dubai

Attended certified Photography Course Workshop “Shoot and Go” by Robin Nichols 2008, organized by Gulf Photo Plus, Dubai

Attended certified Photography Course Workshop “Let’s get started in Digital photography level 1” by Don Cocksedge 2008, organized by Gulf Photo Plus, Dubai

Attended certified Photography Course Workshop “The Moment it Clicks” by Joe McNally 2008, organized by Gulf Photo Plus, Dubai

Attended certified Photography Workshop “Taking Better Facebook Portraits” by Robin Nichols 2008, organized by Gulf Photo Plus, Dubai

Attended certified Photography Workshop “Wildlife Photography by Manus Van Dyk 2008, organized by Gulf Photo Plus, Dubai

Attended certified Photography Workshop “Apple iLife’08 and Mac: from Capture to Output by David Nightingale 2008, organized by Gulf Photo Plus, DubaiAttended certified Photography Workshop “WOW techniques with Corel Paint Shop Pro” by Robin Nichols 2007, organized by Gulf Photo Plus, Dubai

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Swimming:Completed a SUMMER workshop to enhance “Swimming Techniques in free-style and breaststroke” from The HAMILTON AQUATIC, Dubai 2010

Completed a 12 days course done to enhance “Swimming Techniques in free-style and breaststroke” from The Aviation Club, Dubai 2006

Regularly being trained by the swimming coach in the Millennium School to enhance “Swimming Techniques in free-style, back stroke, butterfly stroke and breaststroke” from The Aviation Club, Dubai 2006

Team Member of “The Millennium School Swimming Team” 2007-2008-2009

Ice Skating:Completed a 3 months Ice Skating Training to enhance “Ice Skating Techniques” from The Galleria Ice Rink, Dubai 2010

Certificate of Appreciation to clear Ice Skating Examination “Ice Skating –Pre Alpha” from The Galleria Ice Rink, Dubai 2010

Tennis Sport:Attended and completed tennis courses from Clark Francis Tennis School, The Aviation Club, Dubai 7 weeks (2008): 2 days a week Tennis for Young

7 weeks (May-June’06): 2 days a week Tennis for Tots course 15 weeks (Jan-April’05): 2 days a week Tennis for Tots course 14 weeks (Sept-Dec’04): 2 days a week Tennis for Tots course

Membership cards Dubai Public Children’s Library : five years till 2012Emirates Environment Group: Member since 2007 till 2011Etisalat Academy Sports and Recreation Center: one year membership

MAGRUDY LOYALTY CARD till 2014SHIAMAK – Institute for the performing arts memberGalleria Ice Skating at Hyatt Regency DubaiCommunity Involvement, noble cause Voluntary and Welfare and social help to make a difference:

CONNECT FOR DIABETES- SHARE YOUR SHOES CAMPAIGN- As a person who walks an extra mile to help I collected over 3000 pairs of shoes out of which 1500 pairs were collected in less than a month; sent and distributed through US-AID AMPATH to Centre in Eldoret Kenya, Africa and continued by sending a similar lot last summer to United Healthcare Centre in Uganda for the impoverished patients suffering from Diabetes in Africa and Middle East, some of whom cannot buy shoes to protect their foot from getting amputated due to diabetic foot and injuries. I participate in various drives and offer my support to Dubai Cares, WWF, Terry Fox Run, Breast Cancer Walk etc. I was awarded the prestigious Citizenship Award in 2011. Since past 7 years I have associated with the Missionaries of Charity centre in Jyothinagar Lucknow, which incidentally is the largest centre worldwide for leprosy patients by offering my services and time and donating items of daily use , medicines and toys for the children and playing with them too.

As an active member of the Round Square Club since past 6 years 2007-2012, I got an opportunity to engage myself in some outstanding and special community service projects involving some exceptionally meaningful efforts like:

1. Visiting the Prem Niwas and Jyothi Nagar Leprosy Centers’ in Lucknow India, incidentally the largest Leprosy Center in the World, providing home to over five hundred patients and associating myself by donating medicines, clothes, food material, money, toys and spending time with the residents.2. Teaching Kindergarten children of New Ideal Montessori School for seven days with a self designed program “Special child teacher program”

3. During the Summer Vacations of 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009, I took the initiative to teach the under-privileged children staying in the locality in India for fifteen days and one week respectively.4.Sharing Arabic Language Knowledge at Madrasa Arabia Khadimul Uloom for a day.I also contributed by giving 20 leather bound holy Quran Books to the centre in 2009, which I especially carried from Dubai

Participated in DUBAI CARES WALK FOR EDUCATION 2011, in effort towards awareness of the cause – Education and raising funds for Children in Developing countries and also was invited to the 5th Annual Recognition Ceremony 2012 attended by His Highness Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Makhtoum.

Participated in DUBAI CARES WALK FOR EDUCATION 2010, in effort towards awareness of the cause – Education and raising funds for Children in Developing countries and took place in Dubai on 26th November 2010. I managed pages by Face-book and co ordinate to have a group of 31 people to participate with me

Participated in DUBAI CARES- SCHOOL FEEDING PROGRAM 2010, in effort towards awareness of the cause – Education and raising funds for Children in Developing countries took place in Dubai for Eid 2010. I raised funds and also bought golden stars.

Participated in CLEAN UP DRIVE 2010, in effort towards awareness of the cause –took place in Dubai on 12th December’2010, ORGANIZED BY EMIRATES ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP DUBAI

Participated in CLEAN UP DRIVE 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, in effort towards awareness of the cause –took place in Dubai by Clean Up the World and Dubai Municipality

Participated to vote for Al Butinah Island, Abu Dhabi event, in effort to make it win as New 7 Wonders of Nature, took place in Abu Dhabi on 14th December 2010

Active Member of the BEST BUDDIES PROGRAM 2011-2012, at The Millennium School Dubai, I have a buddy also assigned to me. Participated on the activities and events organized for many physically challenged individuals during World Disability Day 10th Dec’2011.Involved in Sale of Merchandise and Promotional items to raise funds for the benefit of students and member s of Manzil.

Participated in Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon 2011, for participating in athletic sport event and in effort towards fund raising that and took place in Dubai on 21st January 2011

Participated in Pink Walkathon 2009, in effort towards awareness of the cause – Breast Cancer and took place in Dubai in October2009

Participated in Valentines Day Fundraiser 2009, in effort towards awareness and in the interest of Animal Welfare and sponsored by INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR ANIMAL WELFARE , I managed the stall to make sales of toys, cards, stickers, posters etc at Souk Al Bastikya, Dubai

Participated in Million Book Challenge, Dubai Cares 2008 in effort towards awareness of the cause and took place under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Makhtoum Participated in Fundraiser for Dubai Cares 2007 in effort towards awareness of the cause and took place under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Makhtoum

Participated in Yalla Walk the World Fight Hunger Walk the World, Dubai 2011 in effort towards awareness of the cause through United Nation’s World Food Program [WFP]

Participated in Fight Hunger Walk the World, Dubai 2007 in effort towards awareness of the cause and sponsored food for one year supply to a child through United Nation’s World Food Program [WFP]

Received a Certificate of Participation for Fight Hunger Walk the World 2006 promoted by Ministry of Education, student activities and welfare, Department of Sport and Health Programs for United Nation’s World Food Program [WFP]

Participated and performed on stage at the opening ceremony of the Second Arab Children Health Congress, Dubai 2007 organized under the patronage and attended by HRH Princess Haya Bint Al Hussain, wife of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Makhtoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE, Ruler of Dubai. During the performance, I had the opportunity to greet and speak to HRH Princess Haya Bint Al Hussain.

Certificate of Participation for Terry Fox Run 2012, for Cancer patients

Certificate of Participation for Terry Fox Run 2011, took place on 25th February 2011 for Cancer patients

Certificate of Participation for Terry Fox Run 2007, took place in February 2008 for Cancer patients

Certificate of Participation for Terry Fox Run 2006, took place in January 2007 for Cancer patients

Certificate of participation for Clean Up Drive 2010 an effort towards Saving the Environment organized by Emirates Environmental Group, Dubai U.A.E.

Participated in Yalla Walk Dubai 2011 in effort towards Health awareness through Dubai Municipality.

War in Lebanon 2006 left behind a large number of seriously traumatized children, I actively participated in the drive of International Federation of Red Crescent Society, for supporting these victims organized by Dulsco doing cash collection and donating them to help them rebuild their family life. In 2007, I continued this

endeavour and was a part of a team that collected funds and thereafter donated two hundred blankets to the society

Successfully participated in Knowledgeathon 2005 and Knowledgeathon 2007, that gave me and insight into the concept of Charity fund raising.

Participated in a welfare and voluntary function, organized by Schlumberger Malaysia, International (SEED) 2004, aiming to help children and shared my views about “Time”.To help the victims of Tsunami and great Earthquake of 2004 in Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean, I donated my books, woolens, blankets, clothes and toys. I also collected funds for food grains from friends for the noble cause and ensured an effective passage to reach the needy though Worldwide Auctioneers’ Collection team.

Environment Care- to make a difference: On Earth Day 2012, I planted in my school garden along with my Principal and teachers and also attended a workshop titled “Water is Life”.

I volunteered with Dubai Electricity and Water Authority for the Earth Hour 2012 event also and as volunteer I got the opportunity o light the first candle.

On 4th of February 2012, the UAE celebrated the 15th National Environment Day 2012 ; theme the “Living Desert” under the auspices of HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, Sheikha Latifah Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Makhtoum for childhood creativity and Ministry of Water and Environment appreciated and awarded my painting.

Planted a tree in my own name on 11.11.2011 an effort towards Saving the Environment organized by Emirates Environmental Group, Dubai U.A.E.

Planted a tree in my own name on 10.10.2010 an effort towards Saving the Environment organized by Emirates Environmental Group, Dubai U.A.E.

Certificate of participation for Can Collection Campaign and Drive 2011an effort towards Saving the Environment organized by Emirates Environmental Group, Dubai U.A.E.Certificate of participation for Can Collection Campaign and Drive 2010 an effort towards Saving the Environment organized by Emirates Environmental Group, Dubai U.A.E.

Certificate of participation for Can Collection Campaign and Drive 2009 an effort towards Saving the Environment organized by Emirates Environmental Group, Dubai U.A.E.

Certificate of participation for Can Collection Campaign and Drive 2007-2008 an effort towards Saving the Environment organized by Emirates Environmental Group, Dubai U.A.E.

Certificate of participation for Toner Collection Campaign and Drive 2011 an effort towards Saving the Environment organized by Emirates Environmental Group, Dubai U.A.E.



Participated in Panasonic Eco Diary Contest 2010 an effort towards environment friendly practices organized by Panasonic, Dubai U.A.E.

Certificate of Appreciation for Plug Ins GO GREEN Campaign 2011 an effort towards environment friendly disposal of used electronics organized by Plug-Ins Electronix, Dubai U.A.E.

Certificate of Appreciation for Plug Ins GO GREEN Campaign 2008 an effort towards environment friendly disposal of used electronics organized by Plug-Ins Electronix, Dubai U.A.E.

Award Trophy and Certificate of participation for Clean Up the World 2011 an effort towards creating awareness of the cause organized by World Pty Ltd Australia in association with Dubai Municipality supported by United Nation’s Environment Program [UNFP]




I planted saplings with the help of my grandparents’, around the farm as trees are important parts of our environment and we should grow more and more trees to conserve our environment 2004

Art and Cultural Participation:Participated in the Competition to research, prepare a presentation on computer on VISIONS AND CONTRIBUTION OF HH SHEIKH MOHAMMED BIN RASHID AL MAKHTOUM by Ousha Bint Cultural Centre -2010. My presentation was submitted through the KHDA- Dubai.

Participated in the Art Competition for Forest Forever organized by United Nation -2011 My painting was chosen amongst Top 100

Participated in the Art Competition Sheikha Latifa Creativity -2010 on the theme UAE AND CULTURE. My painting was submitted through the KHDA- Dubai.

Participated in the International Heritage Day 2011 organized by KHDA - on the theme “Incredible India”. I managed the entire pavilion and stall

Participated in the Art Competition for Road Safety organized by Dubai Police -2010 on the theme “Signals and Road Safety”. My painting was submitted through the KHDA- Dubai.

Participated in the Art Competition for Environment organized by Emirates Environmental Group-2010 on the theme “Conservation of Wildlife”. My painting was awarded second Consolation Prize and Certificate of Participation.

Participated in the Art Competition for children to design a United Nations Stamp 2007 on the theme “We can end poverty”. My painting is included amongst the best five design entries sent from my school. The best six designs will be issued as United Nations stamps in 2008.

Participated in the International Art Competition on the theme “Egypt through children’s eyes”, organized by the Ministry of Education, Student Activities & Welfare, Department of Culture & Art,2006

Participated and received a Certificate for the Second International Student Creativity Contest 2006, organized by the Ministry of Education, Student Activities and Welfare.

Participated in the Special Arabic Assembly for 35th National Day U.A.E. Celebration 2006, organized by the school and attended by officials from the Ministry of Education, Dubai

Travel/ Exposure to Cultural Experiences I have traveled to the following 24 countries:

Austria : Vienna, Salzburg Brazil : Rio de JaneiroChina : BeijingEgypt : Alexandria, CairoFrance : Paris, Marseille, Cannes, NiceGreece : AthensGermany : Munich, StuttgartHong Kong : Hong KongItaly : Rome, Florence, Pisa, VeniceIndia : Mumbai, Mahabaleshwar, Panchgani, Lonawala,

Cochin Agra New Delhi, Agra, Lucknow, Bangalore,

Mangalore, JaipurJordan : Amman, Petra Kenya : NairobiMalaysia : Kuala Lumpur, Penang Oman : Muscat, KhassabSingapore : Singapore city South Korea : SeoulSwitzerland : Zurich, Lucern, Interlaken Spain : BarcelonaThailand : Bangkok, PhuketThe Netherlands: AmsterdamUnited Kingdom: London, Scotland, ManchesterUnited States of America : Alabama, Atlanta-Georgia, Houston,

Huntsville, New York, Orlando, San Francisco, Los

Angles- CaliforniaVatican City

Special exposure trips: Star Cruise “Singapore-Thailand-Malaysia” Trip

Trip to the Disneyland, ParisTrip to Disneyland, Hong KongTrip to Disneyland, Orlando, USATrip to US Space Camp, Houston, USAKenya Safari

I have visited the following Memorial places and “Wonders of the World”:

1. Great Wall of China, China2. Christ the Reedemer, Rio de

Janeiro3. Taj Mahal, India4. Eiffel Tower, France5. Great Pyramid of Giza, Egypt6. The Lighthouse of Alexandria,

Egypt7. The Parthenon at the Acropolis,

Greece8. Petra, Jordan9. Colosseum, Italy10. Leaning Tower of Pisa, Italy11. Statue of Liberty- New York12. Dachau Memorial- Nazi

Concentration Camp,Germany

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