India August 21
Here I sit in the lobby of the School, as Rob is having a meeting in his office (I have been sharing with him – until they settle me upstairs with Communications). I see from the sign hung on the wall across from me that RAGGING IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED as per the Supreme Court Judgement in Vishwar. It goes on to say that Ragging is a cognizable criminal act and is strictly prohibited.
Now I have to find out what ragging is. Ah, it’s hazing!
Today I sat in on more of the IELTS classes. The students still do not have their workbooks, so they are not yet doing practise tests. Instead, Amandeep is taking up the modules, one by one – as to what they can expect, and giving tips for completing the 4 tests on time, esp. in the reading section which seems to give students the most difficulty. Of course, it boils down to reading comprehension..
For anyone who doesn’t know the term, IELTS stands for International English Language Testing System. This test is administered to students who are hoping to go to Canada to study (which is the case here) and a certain score must be achieved in order for a Visa to be granted. The test is only given at certain locations at certain times and is carefully regulated to prevent cheating.
Some of our students in all programs have already “cleared” (as they say here) their IELTS, but most have yet to write it so time has been provided in each program’s timetable every day for IELTS practise.
I will add a sign to another email – which was stuck to the pole on our street – because I liked it.
BTW, a tiffin is either your meal – “What do you have for tiffin?” or it can be the container itself – called a tiffin – by which you transport your lunch to school. I see people who carry plastic ones here now, but many still use the stainless steel ones – many levels of short containers which fasten together into a tower – with a handle. Perhaps you can see pictures of some on the net.
Love, Hansi
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