The Sky Up forum, established in the 2014-15 academic year, serves as a platform for students to develop essential life skills and achieve holistic personal growth.
Key Objectives:
- Fostering Personal Development: Equipping students with the skills and attributes necessary for success in various aspects of life.
- Cultivating Leadership Potential: Identifying and nurturing leadership qualities in students, empowering them to become effective leaders.
- Building Confidence: Developing students' self-assurance and belief in their abilities.
- Enhancing Organisational Skills: Improving students' ability to plan, coordinate, and execute tasks effectively.
- Developing Managerial Acumen: Cultivating essential management skills, including decision-making, problem-solving, and delegation.
- Building Effective Teams: Fostering collaboration, communication, and teamwork among students.
- Honing Communication Skills: Enhancing students' verbal and written communication abilities.
- Promoting Altruism: Instilling the value of selfless service and community engagement in students.
Forum Structure:
The Sky Up team comprises second-year DC students representing various departments. Selection involves a rigorous process, including a written test and personal interview. Team members are provided with a distinctive uniform.
Activities and Initiatives:
The Sky Up team plays a pivotal role in organising major college events, including orientation programmes, arts festivals, inauguration ceremonies, PTA meetings, and retirement functions.
Flagship Programme: Aloysian Exemplar Competition
The Sky Up team spearheads the prestigious Aloysian Exemplar Competition, designed to identify and recognise outstanding students. The competition consists of four comprehensive rounds: a written test, group discussion, personal interview, and stage performance. Participants are evaluated on various parameters, including academic knowledge, current affairs, communication skills, leadership, teamwork, confidence, and overall personality. The final round showcases students’ talents, culminating in the selection of five Aloysian Exemplars for the academic year.
In addition to the Aloysian Exemplar Competition, the Sky Up team also organises the graduation day and passing out ceremony, ensuring a memorable and meaningful transition for graduating students.