Alpha Golden Jubilee 2018 - Highlights | Alpha Group of Institution Chennai

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As the Alpha Group steps into its 51st year of educational excellence - here is a rewind of the Golden Jubilee Celebration which was held at Music Academy on January 24th, 2018#FlashbackFriday.

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VISIT TO REHOBOTH HOME FOR THE MENTALLY CHALLENGED | Alpha Arts and Science College Chennai

Christmas is a time of charity and goodwill. This year AIS students donated clothes, groceries, eatables etc. to the Rehoboth Home for Mentally Challenged, Somangalam. It houses mentally ill and mentally challenged adult women. They have a farm as well as poultry within the campus in which these women engage themselves in. This was the first time the children were seeing such women. It sensitized them towards the plight of such hapless people and made them appreciative of their own natural endowments and blessings as well as the love and care of their parents. 

VISIT TO REHOBOTH HOME FOR THE MENTALLY CHALLENGED 

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS - 22.12.2016 | Alpha College of Engineering Chennai

Christmas celebrations at Alpha International School was a gala event this year with songs and dances aplenty. Kindergarteners gave a charming performance of the nativity scene. The choir sang carols and paeans to herald the birth of Christ. The highlight of the day was the puppet show by the three chief guests, Pastor Alexander, Pastor Arun Stephen, and Pastor Samson, who are not only pastors but also puppeteers. Children laughed uproariously at the performance and thoroughly enjoyed themselves. After this, Santa Claus came in and showered the kids with chocolates. The teachers’ Xmas celebrations took place in the afternoon. The chief guest of the day Mrs. Loretta Jhona who gave a simple but soul-stirring speech. Later teachers sang songs and danced too. All in all, it was a very eventful day and everyone went home happy and contented.

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS

World Chocolate Day - Alpha CBSE School Porur Chennai

On the occasion of World Chocolate Day, Alpha School (CBSE), Porur witnessed a joyous celebration where the students expressed their love for chocolate and dressed up as their favorite chocolates. Our students also witnessed an informative presentation which explained the health benefits of dark chocolate.

World Chocolate Day 

Jet Toy and Skimmer challenge -Mahindra Research Valley | Alpha International School | Sembakkam Chennai

On 27.10.2018, SAE (AWIM) had organized Regional level Jet Toy and Skimmer challenge in Mahindra Research Valley. A group of 4 students from Grade V took part in the skimmer and 2 groups of students from Grade 6 took part in Jet Toy. Grade 5 students won the overall shield and going to take part in National level challenge, in Chitkar University, Chandigarh on 22nd & 23rd December. AWIM, “A World In Motion” program is a teacher-administered, industry volunteer-assisted program designed mainly to bring science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education to life for students in the age range of 9 to 15 years. The students are provided with a Kit containing raw materials to build Toys, such as Skimmer, Jet Toy, Straw Rocket etc. The Society of Automobile Engineers (SAE) International provides the curriculum, while SAEINDIA has been implementing this program in schools across the country. The future of the automotive industry in India will ultimately depend on its young engineers who need to display a firm grasp on scientific and engineering

Jet Toy and Skimmer challenge -Mahindra Research Valley

Alpha CBSE School Chennai | Curriculum, and Assessments | Sembakkam

Curriculum

At Alpha, the aim is to develop global citizens who are self-confident, responsible, and aware of their duties towards the community. Students are encouraged to cultivate skills that help them face the challenges of the dynamic global village.
The curriculum at Alpha International School supports a developmental, student-centric approach, engaging them in classroom activities. Constructive feedback is given to students to encourage and motivate them.
Alpha International School aims to make learning relevant and meaningful to students by adopting an inquiry-based, integrated curriculum, which focuses on the child as a highly inquisitive learner. At Alpha, children are recognized to be individuals with unique experiences, backgrounds, abilities, and interests. Teachers, at Alpha, promote a curriculum framed to meet students’ varying needs, abilities, and learning styles. A balanced education programme within a safe, stimulating environment is maintained so that every child learns and grows to its greatest potential.
The school adopts a holistic approach to develop students’ personality, which includes Sports and Performing Arts (SPA), integrated into the curriculum. Some of the methods followed, at Alpha to ensure all-round development of children is:

• Alphians are taught with multiple intelligent and innovative methods, with individualized attention and guidance to develop their inherent potential
• Students are taught to uphold their moral and spiritual values by affirming the worth and dignity of each individual and instilling in each student a caring attitude towards society
• Children, at Alpha, are taught to respect cultural diversity, beliefs, and values of all people and to work with a sense of commitment, social responsibility, and open-mindedness
• Students are encouraged to build life skills such as team spirit, learning to work in groups to achieve a common goal, develop a winning attitude by accepting the loss as another step to success
• Students are also motivated to express themselves using different forms of art like music (instrumental, vocal), drama and dance.

The curriculum is designed to have a two-term structure with the syllabus split to ensure that all subjects and topics are delivered in the right chronological order.

Assessments

While the major objective of the assessment is to measure progress and achievement of learners that reflect the effectiveness of the classroom transaction, it also serves as a feedback mechanism for the learner. The assessment pattern helps highlight areas where performance can be improved, in concurrence with the concept of holistic development of the learner.
At Alpha, the methods of assessment differ based on the choice of board and the learner’s grade.
Kindergarten follows a non-formal, continuous and comprehensive assessment pattern based on the worksheet system.
The Primary level (Grade I to V) has a series of Formative Assessments (FA) aimed at measuring progress and achievements of students through practical assessing activities, subject-specific skills. Pen and paper assessments spread over the academic year are conducted informally for the understanding of learning levels achieved. The skill gaps are observed and the necessary remediation is undertaken. The Summative Assessment (SA) is a formal written test, which is conducted at the end of each term. The student is graded based on the sum total of FA and SA conducted over the two terms.
The Cambridge Primary Progression tests and Checkpoint examinations are standardized assessments that provide clear insight into learners’ strengths and areas of improvement.
At the end of Grade V, the students appear for the Cambridge Primary Checkpoint exam.

Alpha International School - Sembakkam | Chennai

About Us

Alpha International School (AIS), established in the year 2015, is managed by the Alpha Educational Society. AIS is designed to evolve into an infrastructure with resources and amenities commensurate with global standards, as laid down by the Board and Committee of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE). The pedagogy at Alpha International School is designed to support a developmental, student-centric approach, where teaching is coupled with a stimulating and varied curriculum. The school endeavors to ensure deliverables in accordance to the learners’ needs as the school progresses to higher levels. Our goal is to instill an enthusiasm for lifelong learning and a sense of global awareness in each student, along with the necessary skills to prepare them for the challenges and changes, which lie ahead.

At Alpha International School, every student is believed to be a unique individual with the potential to make a positive contribution to the school and society. The school aims to provide the direction, advice, and support, which students deserve to reach their full potential and nurture in every student, a strong sense of self-esteem and personal integrity, with a respectful, caring attitude towards others.

Located on the Velachery-Tambaram main road, Sembakkam, the school currently is spread over one acre with a built-up area of 22400 sq. ft. The campus has fourteen learning studios along with 10 other rooms housing laboratories and a library, which serve the needs of over 400 students. The school has plans to expand to 76500 sq. ft. of built-up area to accommodate 2000 students.

The school has been ranked number 1 in the city of Chennai and number 1 all over Tamil Nadu. The school stands among the top 20 International Day Schools in India.

IGCSE (Affiliated to Cambridge University for Cambridge International Primary Program) and CBSE-i for Secondary Education.

Mission & Vision

MISSION

• To foster a caring and creative environment and respect the individual needs of children

• To develop self-confident learners with active and creative minds
• To ensure the all-round development of children and develop a creative, happy, positive atmosphere in order to enable students to become productive, self-confident and patriotic citizens
• To tap the untapped potential of every child and help them to excel in it

VISION

• To be an institution of excellence, dedicated to producing leaders of the future

• To nurture children to grow to be global achievers tomorrow’s world

Messages

CHAIRPERSON’S MESSAGE

It gives me great pleasure to welcome you all to the Alpha Group of Institutions. Alpha Group of Educational Institutions has institutionalized ‘Seek, Share and Serve’ as its motto for a continued search for knowledge and information, and share the received wisdom with the community to selflessly serve mankind. Every marble piece has within, certain unwanted parts, needing to be chiseled out by its maker, before being sculpted into a beautiful statue. Alpha over the past four and a half decades is in the pursuit of this noble mission to help mould blossoming minds. We have diligently developed our academic philosophy by laying great emphasis on the pursuit of knowledge, its application, and skills to help in its dissemination. Our underlying philosophy is to create new benchmarks by incorporating new initiatives in the field of education through modern and innovative teaching and learning methodologies. Alpha knows no bounds in knowledge and realizes the margin fades forever and ever as it moves. But within its boundaries, the disseminated knowledge embodies the spirit of inquiry, research, and quality. Our search is incessant, our service is ceaseless and our perseverance untiring. Imparting right knowledge, enhancing wisdom and creating distinct individuals is our pursuit.

Today we stand in the threshold of a new era-an era empowered by ‘knowledge economy’. Even as we prepare to ride the waves of change, on our foundations built on solid rock, firmly anchored on strong life principles. Alpha prides itself in not only being an institution imparting life’s latest know-how but also instilling human core values. May God bless you. May His mighty hand guide you in all your endeavors.

-Dr.Mrs.Grace George

VICE CHAIRPERSON’S MESSAGE

“Education is not preparation for life, education is life itself”, -John Dewey.

Alpha concurs on the magnitude of this statement and strives to impact the lives of the students under its fold with positive and transforming learning experiences. The holistic intervention in education is imperative in every stage of the growth phase of the student.

We are thus constantly striving to provide a conducive environment to create a balance in the academic, emotional, spiritual, creative and physical development of students. We believe that in today’s world where change is constant and fast-paced, we need to, as educators are adaptable to the continuous innovative and improvised models and trends in education research. This helps us to deliver the quality of highest standards and provide a firm foundation for the holistic development of our students. The learning environment in the classroom is also aimed at teachers being sensitive to the various needs of different learners.

John F Kennedy once said, “A child miseducated is a child lost”, thus at Alpha, we go the extra mile to delve into all the developmental aspects of the student. We provide continuous training to our staff, in order that they may be agents of qualitative and holistic transformation in the lives of the students who pass through the portals of our Institutions.

Alpha continuously strives for excellence in the field of education by accepting the best practice from around the globe and implementing innovation in our instructional practice to provide an impetus and develop students to be worthy leaders and citizens of our nation.

At Alpha, we believe that the training of the mind to develop lateral thinking and the ability to process knowledge and information in a critical and analytical manner are skills which are imperative in today’s competitive world. The skills to be imbibed in order to interpret and apply the knowledge imbibed and to provide solutions to complex problems and the ability to make informed decisions is a very essential quality much sought after in the corporate environment. Thus, we ensure that these skills are developed by benchmarking our teaching and training to the best global practices and research.

The true goal of education is not to be self-serving but to serve and contribute to society with empathy and benevolence. We aspire to make every student in our care, blossom into responsible and thinking individuals who would be life-long learners and be agents of transformation and thus worthy citizens. I would like to reiterate this commitment by quoting the Dalai Lama,

“When educating the mind of our youth, we must not forget to educate their hearts.”

-Mrs.Suja George
Vice Chairperson

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

“The secret of education lies in respecting the pupil. It is not for you to choose what he shall know, what he shall do. It is chosen and foreordained and he only holds the key to his own secret.”- Ralph Waldo Emerson

Alpha International School is a world-class school with the best advantages to cater to today’s children in integrating them into the international community. We believe that each of our students is a unique individual with the equal potential to make a positive contribution to our school and society. Our goal is to build confidence, instill decision-making skills, and create a quest for lifelong learning. We seek to nurture in every student a strong sense of self-esteem, personal integrity and a respectful and caring attitude towards others. We aim to provide the direction, counsel, and support that they need to reach their full potential, by preparing them to face challenges and consequences with equanimity.

It gives me great pleasure to welcome you on to the portals of our esteemed institution to share our vision experience and passion for excellence.

- Mrs.Nalini Ravi
Principal

Achievements

• Alpha International School, Sembakkam at the end of its first year of inception has been Ranked 28th in the city of Chennai & Ranked 196 among the top 1000 schools in India by Education World Ranking 2016
• Alpha International School is ranked No.1 in Chennai, No.1 in Tamil Nadu and No.18 in India amongst India’s Top 20 International – Day Schools & ranked No.5 amongst the Top 10 Schools in India for innovative teaching methods by Education Today
• Alpha International School is ranked No.1 in Times School Ranking 2017 amongst the emerging school category in Chennai West.
• Alpha International School, Sembakkam is ranked No.1 in Emerging Schools Category - West Zone by Times of India in February 2017.
• Alpha International School, Sembakkam is ranked No.1 amongst the International Schools in the City by Education Today 2017.
• Alpha International School, Sembakkam is ranked 27 in the City and 36 in State by Education World Rankings 2018
• Alpha International School, Sembakkam is ranked No.16 in India, No.2 in Tamil Nadu & No.1 in Chennai amongst India’s Top 20 International Schools by Education Today 2018 - 2019

Many of our students have participated in District level, State level, and National level competitions and won prizes.

1. BELIEVE YOU CAN - CREATIVE STROKES - FANTASY CHARACTERS - Conducted by St. Britto’s Academy- Mathuja Shree (Gr V) won the 3^rd place
2. R.P.Prabhanjan (Gr-III)
   2^nd National level open championship - III prize in Yoga conducted on 10.07.2016
   2^nd National level open championship - III prize in Silambam Individual game, sparring, weapon conducted on 10.07.2016
   3^rd National level open championship - I prize in Yoga conducted on 09.10.2016
   3^rd National level open championship - III prize in Silambam Individual game, sparring, weapon conducted on 09.10.2016
3. Punnen.C.Projosh (Gr V)
   1^st state open Karate championship 2016 - for Karate - I prize
4. M.Bharat (Gr V)
   Scored 100 Runs in Cricket, conducted by Reddy’s Academy.
5. P.Haston (Gr-IV)
   5. Kancheepuram district level 3^rd tournament- 3^rd prize –Yoga
6. P.Haric (Gr V)
   Kancheepuram district level 3^rd tournament- 2^nd prize –Yoga

Orientation Program - Save for Future | Events at Alpha Arts and Science Chennai

Department of Mathematics, shift II conducted an orientation program on “Save for the future”. Mr.S.D Shyam Sundar. Public relations Inspector Mylapore Post office gave a speech on the need to save and why the students should start saving at their age. He also told them that they can pursue their higher studies or become young entrepreneurs if they have enough money to invest. They briefed them with the available schemes and facilities. Girl’s special scheme SSA was explained. Monthly pension scheme, PPF for boys, Indian post payment bank. basic saving plan @ 4% interest etc was explained. Third-year students, Part-time workers, and interested students and staff were the audiences. The students showed interest and were eager to know when they would come back for opening the accounts. Online banking which was missing in the post office is introduced recently and a trial run is done. Students can use this facility in a short while. We made the students understand, Money does not dictate their lifestyle. But what they do to get it and how they manage their finances is that which determines their lifestyle.

A Seminar on Political Reporting & Journalist Skills | Events at Alpha Arts and Science college | Chennai

The Department of Visual Communication organized a seminar on ‘Political Reporting & Journalist Skills’ for 1st, 2nd & 3rd-year students on 5th Dec 2018. Resource person Mr.Gunasekaran, Senior Editor, News 18 Channel, Tamil Nadu. He started his career in Print Media and worked in Dinamani, Times of India, The Hindu, and Deccan Chronicle, later moved to Electronic media –Puthiya Thalaimurai & News 18 Channel. The session started with an interaction with the students and raise questions to the floor like How many of them are interested in Journalism. What is a nose for NEWS? He talks about types of Media, the significance of each media, Political Icons interviewing techniques, Preparation for News hour debate shows, handling the crisis in the execution of programs in TV channels especially in political issues and quoted the number of political situations as examples. Job satisfaction and opportunities in the field of Journalism, Motivated students to take up reading and writing practice every single day to improve their language skills.

Alpha College of Engineering is organizing a sports camp - Got Game? on 26th to 30th December from 9am - 3pm. The sports-focused on will be Football, Volleyball, Throwball, and Chess. Registration Fees - Rs. 1000/-. The last date for registration is 21st December 2018.

Guest Lecture on Number System | Alpha Arts and Science College | Chennai

                                  
The Department of Mathematics had organized a Guest lecture on the 20th of July 2018. The chief guest, Dr. T. Johnson, Head of the Department of Mathematics, Dr. M.G. R. Educational & Research University was invited to deliver a lecture on a number system. Sir elucidated on the topics of number theory giving illustrations with examples of real-life situations. He explained the concept of division by zero and the concept of infinity and its existence, developing from natural numbers and then extending his discussion on rationals and irrationals through light on complex and imaginary numbers and their relationship with trigonometric functions. The talk was highly appreciated by the students. Students from various disciplines attended and had benefitted from his lecture.

7th Graduation Day | Alpha college of engineering | Chennai

Alpha College of Engineering, Chennai, celebrated its 7th“GRADUATION DAY” for the 2012-16 Batch UG and PG students on 2nd September 2017. Dr.J. Kumar, Director, Planning and Development, Anna University was the Chief Guest for the program. The program was presided over by Seva Ratna Dr. Mrs. Grace George, Chairperson, Alpha Group of Institutions and Mrs. Suja George, Vice Chairperson, Alpha Group of Institutions. All the UG (BME / CSE / ECE / IT/ MECH and PG (MBA / ME –CSE) students have participated in the program and received their degree certificates from the Chief Guest and Principal, ACE.

6th Graduation Ceremony | Alpha college of engineering | Chennai

The Alpha College of Engineering organized 6th Graduation Ceremony on, 16th July 2016. Dr. K. Sekar, M.Sc, M.Phil, Ph.D., Director, Directorate of Collegiate Education, Chennai was the Chief-Guest.

“NIZHAL”, a Sapling Planting Program | Alpha college of engineering | Chennai

                              

The NSS Team and Rotary Club of Chennai Galaxy jointly organized “NIZHAL”, a sapling planting program in the college campus on 2nd October 2016. Around 160 saplings were donated by the trust.

“WE SHOULD HAVE SELF-RESPECT IN ORDER TO MAKE OTHERS RESPECT US” | Alpha Arts and Science College | Chennai

The following blog is written by the students of Alpha arts and science college Chennai, about the division between humans both mentally and physically.

BEING HUMAN

We, as humans face so many problems physically and mentally. They may be direct or indirect. One such indirect mentally challenging problem is language. In India, we have so many religions and languages and we are not only divided physically (by physical boundaries) but we are also divided mentally because of the differences in our language, custom, and tradition.

We know a proverb called “UNITY IS STRENGTH”, this says people are strong and will become the strongest when they are united. We will take continent Asia for an example, Asia has different countries, which have different languages in it, but India is the only country, which has many languages, and it is unique. India is unique but not united.

People from other countries and continents may realize our country India’s richness in resources, religions, and languages. Even though they realize our wellness, we the people of India have not respected our Uniqueness. We have not realized the achievements of our own country when the outsiders can.

“WE SHOULD HAVE SELF-RESPECT IN ORDER TO MAKE OTHERS RESPECT US”

We as Indians should respect our ancestors, achievements, and uniqueness. We should be united irrespective of religion, caste, and languages. People lose their precious things by having a desire for an empty treasure, which is far away from them.

Therefore, let us not become the people who lose their identification and their country. Let us respect our identity, uniqueness and be united.

“Beautiful music plays but not everyone with ears can hear it” | Blogs | Alpha arts and science college | Chennai

The blog about Beauty of the music by the student of Alpha arts and science college

THE BEAUTY OF MUSIC

We all know that music has eternal power that holds the entire world in its hand. Music is all around us and it is a great gift that God has given us freely from the beginning. Trees and flowers make music when the cool breeze blows in the morning. The bird sings sweetly with their gorgeous soprano. Waterfalls, wind whistles, Nature sings. The Book of the Songs of Solomon 2:12 says, “The flowers appear on the earth; the time of the singing of birds comes, the LORD hath done great things for them”. When we hear the music of nature, surely we are moved to experience deep emotions. We may find ourselves pouring out deep thoughts in a poem, or feel inspired or excited to achieve something beyond our abilities. It has the power to heal, the power to renew, and the power to energize. The Bible describes the Israelites as singing a song of joy and celebration, a spontaneous outburst of emotion after they crossed the Red Sea and escaped from Pharaoh.

Even though some people cannot understand the lyrics, they will tune their feelings according to their situation. They can feel, act and say something from each precious line. Even I have the same type of feelings while listening to music my heart pumps like an empty vessel filled with water from the tap with a high sound. My emotions start to overflow. My pillow will be filled with tears. Most of the people will listen to music when they feel sad. It is all because of its flow of lines, words, rhythm. All together makes music perfect. True beauty is music

“Beautiful music is the art of prophets that can calm the agitation of the soul; it is one of the most magnificent and delightful presents God has given us” by Martin Luther. Pregnant ladies from the date of pregnancy listen to happy music to make themselves feel fresh, the womb to have peace, as babies too respond to music. Those who are much addicted to music will never feel lonely because their entire world will be their music according to them.

“Beautiful music plays but not everyone with ears can hear it”

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Azaadi 70 Rally

With regard to the 70th Independence Day

Blood Donation Camp

Alpha College of Engineering and Urban Public Health Center, Thirumazhisai jointly organised the “Blood Donation Camp” on 2nd September 2016 in the college campus. Totally 119 students and 5 faculty members donated blood in this camp.

National Level Technical Symposium “BIOENSY”

The department of Biomedical Engineering organised a National Level Technical Symposium “BIOENSY” on 23rd September 2016. The Chief-Guest was Dr. S. Mathavan, Ph.D, F.N.A.Sc. Chief Scientist & Senior Professor, HOD, SN ONGC. Deptartment of Genetics & Molecular Biology, Vision Research Foundation, Sankaranethralaya.

“NIZHAL”, a Sapling Planting Program

The NSS Team and Rotary Club of Chennai Galaxy jointly organised “NIZHAL”, a sapling planting program in the college campus on 2nd October 2016. Around 160 saplings were donated by the trust.

Christmas celebration

Christmas celebration was held on, 22nd December 2016.

ALPHA INTER SCHOOL THROW BALL TOURNAMENT

Alpha Group of Institutions has successfully entered, its 50th year of excellence in education. To commemorate this, Alpha College of Engineering, organized “ALPHA INTER SCHOOL THROW BALL TOURNAMENT’ on 19thJanuary 2017. Vellammal Matriculation Hr. Sec School won the tournament trophy. D.A.V Matriculation Hr. Sec School won the Runners-up trophy.

68th Republic Day Celebration

The 68th Republic Day was celebrated on 26th January 2017 in the college premises. Dr. Anita Titus, Principal hoisted the national flag and took the pledge.

National Level Technical Symposium “WARTECH 2K17”

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering organised a National Level Technical Symposium “WARTECH 2K17” on 10th February 2017. Mr. M. Rajendran, CEO of Kaavian systems Pvt. Ltd was the Chief-Guest.

National Level Technical symposium “IMPACT 2K17”

The Department of Information Technology organised a National Level Technical symposium “IMPACT 2K17” on 2nd March 2017. The Chief-Guest Mr. M. Srinivasan, CTO of Ethna Attributes Soft Technologies Pvt Ltd, released the souvenir of the symposium.

National Level Symposium “Electromania 2K17”

On 3rd March 2017, “ELECTROMANIA 2K17” a National Level Symposium was organized by the department of Electronics and Communication Engineering. The Chief-Guest Mr. G. Venkatesh, AGM, ICT Academy, released the souvenir of the symposium.

National Conference on Scientific Research and Development

On 24th March 2017, a National Conference on Scientific Research and Development organized by Bio Medical and Engineering was inaugurated by the Chief-Guest, Dr. Arun K Thittai, Associate Professor, Department of Applied Mechanics, IIT, Madras, Chennai at Alpha College of Engineering.

ICT Academy - Centre of Academic Excellence Inauguration

On 23rd January 2017, Alpha College of Engineering inaugurated the “Data Science and Big Data Analytics and Design Academy Autodesk” Centre of Academic Excellence in collaboration with ICT Academy. The Chief-Guest, Mr. Anbu Thambi, Vice President, ICT Academy and Mr. Vishnu Prasad, co-ordinator, ICT Academy graced the occasion.


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