Thursday, March 31, 2011

SUMMER ACROSS KERALA


കേരളം കേരളം കേളികൊട്ടുയരുന്നു കേരളം
കേളീ കതംബം പൂകും കേരളം 
വീര കേര കഥകളാം എന്‍ കേരളം
കേരളം.. കേരളം...കേരളം 

കൊയ്ത്തു കഴിഞ്ഞ പാടത്തു പ്രാവുകള്‍ നെല്മണി തെരയുനതും 
പുഞ്ച്ച  കൃഷിക്ക് ആയി വെള്ളം ഇറക്കിയ ശേഷം ദേശാടനപക്ഷികള്‍ വന്നതും 

Pigeons in search of paddy grains

Birds flying back home

Paddy fields ploughed and  submerged for sowing

Migratory birds along the wetland bunds
കേരളത്തനിമയുടെ ഒരു ചിത്രം നഗരങ്ങളില്‍ രാപ്പാര്കുന്ന കൊച്ചു മക്കള്‍ കായി  ...

ആ കിളി ഈ കിളി പാറി അക്കരെ ഇക്കരെ പാറി
നെല്മണി കൊത്തി പൊന്മണി കൊത്തി 
കുഞ്ഞി ചിറക് ഇളക്കി മെല്ലെ കുഞ്ഞി ചിറക് ഇളക്കി
...............

The pictures are a nostalgic attraction for all Keralites. In order, these shots are the present condition of our wetlands during third crop season of paddy cultivation.

Paddy farming in Kerala and its various steps is a regular topic of evaluation in Orchard India Scholarship Examinations.(Orchard India is a children's theatre group based at Kozhikode, under the patronage of Shri.M.T.Vasudevan Nair).

Cultivation under submerged or waterlogged conditions and even identification of paddy, is a surprise for most kids in towns and cities. So, amidst vacation trips and leisure travels along countrysides, pause at these sites and enjoy the beautiful sight and learn about how we get our staple food, the rice we take daily...

Monday, March 28, 2011

SUMMER VACATION 2011- ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS FOR KIDS

RAGADEEPAM - CHILDREN'S MUSIC CLUB AT KOZHIKODE

Under the able guidance of Shri.L.Sasikant, Music Director; Ragadeepam is organising a vacation program for children from April 1st to May 30th, 2011. The sessions are on keyboard.

Classes are conducted at IYA (Indian Youth Association, P.M.Kutty Road, Pilathikulam) and Chavara Cultural Centre, Amalapuri. While the classes are from 8.30am to 10am and 3.30 pm to 5pm at IYA; there is only one batch at Chavara Centre from 2pm to 3.30pm.Kids can select any batch of their choice depending on convenience of location and timing.

The proposed days for the classes are Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Regular batches would follow up after the vacation at these centres on Saturdays.

The major attraction of this summer camp is that kids who wish to showcase their talent in music can exhibit the same under special guidance at a public program entitled "ragasandhya" proposed to be conducted at Town Hall, Kozhikode on May14th and 15th, 2011; in connection with annual day celebration of Ragadeepam.

For more details on Ragadeepam call : 9387480029
or  visit: http://calicutnet.com/articles/rajesh/music@heart.htm

S.K. POTTEKKAD CULTURAL CENTRE, Puthiyara.
Phone: 0495-2741252, 9349102750

A three days intensive summer camp is being organised on April 4,5and 6th at this centre. Its a full day program from 10 am to 5pm for kids (5-15year age group). Registration is in progress and the fees is Rs.250 per kid.

 From April 7th,vacation classes are proposed to be conducted in vocal carnatic music, chess and drawing @ 5 classes a week; instrumental music @3 classes per week. The instruments on which kids can get trained are organ, tabla and guitar.

Another innovative proposal is an Orchestra Orientation Class for kids who have some talent in singing film songs. These kids are screened and talented ones are selected and trained to sing along with orchestra. This would enhance their interest in music and reduce dependancy on karokae as a study aid. This class is on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 11am to 12 noon. Fees is Rs.800 per student.

 VIDYA KENDRA
S.K.Temple Road, Behind Coronation Theatre.
Phone: 0495-4022278  



KIDS SUMMER CAMP AT ROOTS TO WINGS
Call: 9995220033,9349220033,9567220033
5/306 ,P.H.E.D. Road, Eranhipalam,Calicut-20


Summer camp is being organised at this centre for two batch of students.It proposes to cater to kids of 3- 10years.

One can join either for the April Camp or the camp in May !

A camp that spans 15 working days for one batch from 9am to 12 noon; the curricula covers crafts, painting, dance, grooming, field trip, pot apinting, kids yoga, clay sculpting, culinary chocolate making, paper bag making, photo frame, music, flower making and more...

CAREER GUIDANCE ACADEMY
YMCA Cross road, Near IDBI Bank, Calicut 1
Phone 0495-2360920, 2760795

Vacation courses for school students in Spoken English, English Grammar, Computer courses, Handwriting Improvement, Group Discussions for English Medium students etc. The offer also offers 1 or 2 test classes for every student, if necessary.

ADITHYA SCHOOL OF ARTS, Karaparamba
Phone: 9037277844

Vacation classes on drawing and painting, chess, abacus, spoken english, dance, classical music, instrumental music, etc.

KALLAI SOCCER ACADEMY - FOOTBALL COACHING CAMP
Phone: 9447772012

Venue: Ground, Ganapath HSS, Kallai
Time: April 2, 2011 -one month
Senior students: born between 1.1.1995 and 31.12.1997
Junior batch: born between 1.1.1998 and 31.12.2000

C.M.I. - FREE CAMP FOR MALAYALAM MEDIUM STUDENTS
Phone: 0495-2353582, 3263395 

Under the joint auspicious of CMI Public school and Devagiri Residents Association, malayalam medium students of class vi to viii are being provided with a free summer coaching camp. Kids from the locality can participate in the program proposed to be organised from April 11 to May 6th, 2011. The curricula encompasses Spoken English, Basic Mathematics, Hindi, General Knowledge, Personality Development, Music, Dance, Drawing and Painting, etc.
Parents of interested children should submit their application between 9am and 3pm at the School office on April8th, 2011. The first 100 students can grab the precious opportunity.

Earlier posts on the topic:
http://shyamathanniyil.blogspot.com/2011/03/vacation-programs-for-kids-in-kozhikode_24.html
http://shyamathanniyil.blogspot.com/2011/03/vacation-programs-for-kids-in-kozhikode.html
http://shyama17nair.blogspot.com/2010/04/engaging-kids-on-vacation-in-calicut.html


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