School
Life, Youth Clubs and Associations
Attended
the Mare d’Albert Government School from 1971 to 1977, which left after
passing the Primary School Leaving Certificate (Appendix 32k). Also passed
the Alliance Française exams in 1976 (Appendix 32g)
From
1978 to 1984, attended the Sookdeo Bissoondoyal State Secondary School of
Rose Belle.
In
1979, obtained 1st Prize in the Essay Competition marking the
anniversary of the Independence of Mauritius
In
1980, took part in the Inter-College Quiz Competition organised by the
Mauritius Institute of Education in collaboration with the MBC-TV.
In
1981, obtained the 1st Prize in Essay Competition entitled “MY
COUNTRY AND I”
In
1982, Special Prize awarded for having come first in the School in Economics
for the Cambridge School certificate Examinations after obtaining
distinction in the subject.
In
1983, took part in quiz competition organised by the Mauritius Family
Planning Association and in the Lornho Award Competition. Also participated
in the Cultural Exchange with Lycee Roland Garros of Reunion Island. Was
awarded Special Prize for good conduct and hard work during the exchange.
In
1984, elected Head Boy and took part in debate competition organised by the
MSPCA. In July 1984, had
various meetings with the Minister of Education, Arts and Culture, Hon.
Armoogum Parsuramen in relation to the Forum on White Paper of Education.
Has
studied Hindi Language as well. Obtained the following Certificates in Hindi
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Diploma
in Hindi Language: Parichaye (1980)
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Certificate
in Hindi Language: Praveshika (1978)
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Certificate
in Hindi Language: 6th Standard – 1977
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Certificate
in Hindi Language: 5th Standard – 1976
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Certificate
in Hindi Language: 4th Standard – 1975
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Certificate
in Sanskrit Language: Sanskrit Balbodh – 1977
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Maha
Bhagwad Gita Certificate: 1976
Dave
was involved in Youth club and social activities at Mare d’Albert. Was one
of the founders of the Celtic Youth Club of Mare d’Albert and has been in
the Executive Committee for many years. Has also been a Member of the Rural
Youth Movement of Mauritius (RYMOM).
Followed
course on First-Aid from the St John’s Ambulance and also obtained the
Bronze Award of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme. Was one of the
pioneers of the National Young Volunteers Scheme. In 1983, followed a course
on Club Management and Leadership from the Ministry of Youth and Sports.
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