Schools of specialized excellence begin classes for the first batch; Sisodia contacted the students – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Schools of Specialized Excellence (SOSE) on Monday started its first batch of classes with Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia practically interacting with students and parents. Sisodia announced that September 27 of each year would be marked as SOSE Foundation Day.

He was present at SOSE, Kalkaji to interact directly with 20 SOS students and parents, starting this year.

Of the 14,245 students who took part in the SOS aptitude test, about 2,200 students have been admitted so far. This year, SoSEs have entered the fields of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), humanities, performing and visual arts, and high-end 21st century skills.

Although students and parents physically assembled at SOSE Kalkaji, 19 other SOS people practically joined.

“We are starting a new chapter in education today. About 10 years ago, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) started with the first campus in Kharagpur with 224 students. It took time because India needed special education. Field of technology.

“In today’s world, we see the need for special education in the school system and so, we have established SoSEs. In the coming years, SoSEs will set a new bar of excellence not only in our country, but in the whole world,” Sisodia said.

Students of different SOS have shared the reasons for admission in this school.

When asked about the future path after passing from SSE, Sisodia said, “Since you have passed a highly competitive qualifying exam for admission to SOSE, it is certain that you will have a good higher education and career. Today, I thank SOSE students and their parents. I want to assure you that no matter what career the students choose, they will have deep faith in themselves.

Each of the 20 SOS welcomes admitted students and parents and hosts interactions with experts and alumni of the school.

There are 30 of these schools, which will be covered for the first batch of the newly formed Delhi School Education Board (DSBE).

The schools want to take care of students in grades 9 to 12 who have special qualifications and interests in specific areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), humanities, performing and visual arts, and higher-end 21st century studies. Skills.