Sant Singh Sukha Singh Group of Schools and Colleges, established in 1893 for spreading the light of education, celebrated its 131th Foundation day on Saturday, May 13th, 2023. Director, S.Jagdish Singh Ji, and a group of about 100 members of the SSSS parivar comprising the principals, teachers and students paid obeisance at Sri Darbar Sahib and Sri Akal Takht Sahib and recited Ardas to express their gratitude to The Almighty for His benedictions in the wee hours of the morning.
A function was held at Mata Kaulan Marg Campus wherein the students of SSSS schools and colleges performed Shabad Kirtan. Director, S. Jagdish Singh Ji enlightened the audience about the contribution of Advocate S. Manmohan Singhji. He further shed light on the history of 130 years of the institution and encouraged the young generation to work hard and make consistent efforts.
A special programme coordinated by Principal, Dr. Navdeep Kaur and her team was held in the Vidyak Bhawan where S.Kultar Singh Sandhwan (Speaker Punjab Legislative Assembly, Chandigarh) was the chief guest. Justice R S Randhawa (Retd.) Presided over the event. Dr. Surinder Kaur Sandhu (Former HOD Gynecologist Medical College and Daughter of Advocate Dr. Manmohan Singhji), Dr. Jaspal Singh (Vice Chancellor GNDU,Amritsar) were honoured in the memory of Advocate S. Manmohan Singh ji. Dr. Pretty Sodhi an alumna of SSSS Modern School and Principal, MGSM Janta College, Kartarpur, Jalandhar was honoured with SSSS award. Giani Kenwal Singh ji, former Jaithedar Takat Sri Damdma Sahib and Bhai Sahib Ram Singh ji, member SGPC, Dr. Amandeep Kaur, Director Amandeep Hospital and IAS Jayant Puri were specially honoured for their remarkable contributions in their respective profession and to the society. Token of gratitude was presented to speaker S. Kultar Singh ji Sandhwan. Congratulating the audience, the Chief Guest talked about the relevance and teachings of the scriptures. Speaker sahib emphasized on aiming high, becoming leaders and creating the job opportunities and becoming perfectionists.
Justice S. Ranjit Singh ji (Retd.) was also honoured for his services. Justice Sahib appreciated the students for sharing their thought-provoking ideas. Dr. Surinder Kaur remembering her father advocate S. Manmohan Singh ji, known for his contribution in translating the Sri Guru Granth Sahib in English and developing Shabadkosh, shared that his father could accomplish the task with the blessings of almighty.
Remembering the great philanthropist S. Sant Singh ji, Principal, Dr. Navdeep Kaur presented the dignified journey and history of Sant Singh Sukha Singh Institutions, epitome of academics, sports and cultural activities.
Students enlightened the gathering about the selfless endeavours of the Founder S.Sant Singh Ji, the historical significance and development of SSSS institutions through the writeups and poems titled ’SSSS Naam Nirala hai’ and penned down by Director Sahib.
Sdn. Swaran Kaur, Sardarni and S. Dr. Manmohan Singhji, S. Pyiara Singh , S. Jatinder Singh, Sdn. Raj Kaur, Singh Sahib S.Surjit Singh ji, S. Mukhtair Singh ji, S.KS Khallon, S.D.B. Singh ji, and S. Satinder Singh ji , Dr. Harpreet Kaur, Mr.Gurpreet Singh, Dr. Gurratan Singhji, Mrs. Arvinder Kaur, Mrs. Jaswinder Kaur, Mrs. Savita Khanna, Mrs. Manjit Kaur, S. Satpal Singh, also Mrs. Varinder Kaur Kalsi, graced the occasion.
The event ended with the presentation of the vote of thanks by Principal Dr. Navdeep Kaur and the recitation of the National Anthem.