An educational rather infotainment blog that caters to the needs of elementary or primary level education of children...a comprehensive coverage on academics, assignments and information for projects, confidence building mechanisms, kids personality,hobbies, extra curricular activities,talent shows,nature and the world around us...
In our schools, children can opt to appear for different scholarship exams during October to December, every year. The syllabus covers general questions relevant to their age on literature, arts, sports, culture, society, values etc apart from current affairs and regular subjects at school- mainly science, social studies, mathematics and english.
Please find a list of examinatiosn usually offered in our schools. Details are not elaborated as most ae already available online. This is only consolidation.
Sarvodaya Award Scholarship Scheme http://www.scholarshipsarvodaya.org
In our state, students also have scholarship exams from Orchard India, Holy faith International and Guru Sishya also. Apart from LSS and USS exams. Smart India, Unified Council, MaRRS etc conduct Maths and Cyber Olympiads also.
If you can add any, please intimate by email. information provided would definitely be acknowledged publicly.
This post title refers to the message of the malayalam movie, Philips and the Monkey pen. It inspires in us the very words of Swami Vivekananda: "Awake, arise and stop not, till your goal is reached..."
A movie that thrusts on righteous living from children's perspective, its a must watch for parents, teachers and kids. it not only throws light on various issues of children in present society but also enlists numerous feasible suggestions on how best to solve them...
1.Wake up
with a smile : Thank God for this
beautiful human life. Count on all your blessings and start the day with a
smile. Be conscious of your 'self',
that is be aware of your strength, talent, abilities, opportunities and
resources.
2.Dream
well : Dreams, dreams, dreams. Dreams transform into thoughts. Thoughts
result into actions. ( Courtesy Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam)
3.Maintain
a visual notice board: List out all your difficulties, weakness and
problems on the left. Seek guidance to resolve them. Remember to tackle one at
a time.
4.Greet
your parents and teachers early in the morning with a sweet smile: Fold
your hands together, close your eyes and bow to them or wish them from the
depths of your heart.
5.Share
your food: At home share food with siblings and mates. At school be sure to
share with your classmates. During play and at camps share with your play
mates...
6.Keep your
surroundings clean: Cleanliness is next only to godliness. Always be
organized. At home or at school use things carefully and replace them in proper
places. Let it be your books, clothes, slippers, bags, umbrella or even
utensils. (time is quite precious; this saves for ample quality time together)
7. Wash your lunch box: Always wash your
vessels, before and after food. Take enough drinking water. Try to set the
table if you can. Even at school or at work, make it a habit to wash your
vessels.
8.Talk to
your mother: To err is human. We have a crisis when we realize something
has gone wrong. It puts us into confusion, it spoils our mood and diminishes
our enthusiasm. These are situations that one has to seek support for
confession, healing and relief. Mamma's lap is the best refuge.
9.Surprise
elders: Show your respect and remembrance by spontaneous obedience and good
conduct. Celebrate their achievements. Profusely thank them for their care and
guidance.
10.Prepare a
balance sheet every day: Before you go to sleep recollect all you
experiences and interactions every day. Is there anything to be done or said in
a different manner? If so make sure to correct it the next morning itself. Live
as if you are going to die just now and make sure you reserve a seat in
paradise.(courtesy: Sr.Shivani)
11.Volunteer: Always find time to do
something good for others. Recycle and donate. Be generous in appreciating others.
It enhances your self esteem.
12.Discipline
pays: Follow rules and laws. At times, it would create some difficulty,
still stick to them. Short cuts cause havoc. (courtesy: Malayalam Movie: Philips and the Monkeypen)
Team work always pays.
Smart work is better than hard work.
GOD is nothing but LOVE... Its taste is sweet...
Children are God's gift, love them to tap their creativity and intelligence...to mould them successfully...
Various organizations in Kozhikode city is all set to welcome hot summer with diverse mix of activities built into a multitude of camps to engage children during the months of April, May;2012.
Does summer and water go hand in hand?
It seems so; by the way all swimming pools in Calicut city prepare in advance to handle an anticipated rush during the vacation. Old students who have learnt to swim previously refresh themselves during this period.
Freshers also join every year; says Mr.Ratnakaran of Cherooty Nagar Rotarian Pool. “Children need a minimum of 36inches height to join such classes. It’s better if they are 8years or more. He adds. There is a lady coach for girls and separate timings also for the lady members. However, they can opt for mixed timings;” he concludes.
"How Ambili teacher follows each student amidst the rush during peak hours is a surprise for most Mammas"; admits Mrs.Rema Balagopal,one of the grandmothers who accompany their ward for daily lessons. She gets help from girls who are already aquatic champions, at times of extreme necessity. Her own daughter Ammu, a short kid to join Class I, is an amazing swimming wizard. Her demos are truly an inspiration for the new students.
"This is a lady swimming coach for ladies and children and we presume the only one in Calicut city, " said Dr. Gayathri of Beach Hospital. Her son is an enthusiastic beginner during this vacation.
Children learn fast, says coach Satyan of Chakkorathkulam swimming pool. Kids take less then 10days to pick the basics, he continued. Swimming gives all round coordination and is a wholesome exercise.
Cosmopolitan Club, near beach and Exclusive club near Civil Station also offer coaching camps in swimming for children as and when they join during this vacation.
Timing is an hour a day either in the morning from 6am to 9am or in the evening from 3pm to 6pm. Sunday is mostly a holiday for beginners. Monday is a general holiday for almost all pools in the city.
Fees for a 30day coaching vary from 1000 to 2000 INR depending on the pool.
Sports shops also join the spree with adequate swim suits, caps, ear plugs and goggles.
Concentrating on Music during the vacation…
Ragadeepam, children’s music club of Kozhikode has announced daily classes in instrumental music and choir singing during this vacation. This is in addition to their regular classes during weekends. The classes are offered for about 2 hours at IYA Hall and Chavara Cultural Centre.
Children can choose to learn keyboard or electric organ, guitar or violin; either eastern or western music. They can also join the children’s choir and practice singing in group. The fast and medium pace learners, including beginners get a chance to display their talent on stage on 19th MAY 2012 at Town hall, Calicut; says L.Sasikant, Director, Ragadeepam. For more details contact 9387480029 or watch the video uploads of their former programmes at the You Tube ID : Ragadeepam100.
A TASTE OF FULL DAY CAMPS FOR CHILDREN…
SK Pottekad cultural centre at Puthiyara is offering a short term 3 day camp for children on April 2nd ,3rd and 4th of 2012. As always this is the first camp of the season in the city with specialty of maximum participants numbering to hundreds. Snacks, lime juice, tea and lunch for all participants at reasonable rates are an added attraction. Generally the programme begins at 9am and goes up to 4 or 5pm. Drawing, colouring, arts, drama, movie show, music, origami, are all clubbed into the 3day show. Please contact 0495-2741252 for registration.
Vacation classes are also proposed during two months on various activities like Chess, Instrumental music, Drawing and colouring, etc.
Chavara Cultural Centre, Amalapuri.
Kaliveedu, is a half day camp for kids of class I to IX at Amalapuri. Beginning from April 9th it has a timing of 9am to 1 noon for a fee of Rs. 1200 per head. The camp ends on 4th May. From Monday to Friday, children are engaged in various activities from theatre arts, anchoring, magic, ventriloquism, games, aerobics, soft toys, etc. To register call 0495-2769021
Those who wish to spend the afternoon also at the centre can opt for additional coaching on any of the following items of their choice, for an extra fee of Rs.500 per head per month. The available choice is quite a beautiful range from skating, bolly wood dance, instrumental music, classical dance or music, drawing and colouring, voice dubbing etc.
Radcliffe School near IQRAA hospital is planning for their annual camp from 21st to 31st May, 2012; says Mrs. Susheela, their Principal. From 9am to 4pm daily with pick up and drop facility (transport) for all participants with a mix of diverse activities and outdoor trips, it is a camp that kids look forward to eagerly. For details call on 0495 – 2536139.
Miscellaneous Programmes
Apart from the activities listed above, coaching on various sports items like table tennis, badminton, chess etc are offered at various centers in the city.
Anand Chess Academy at Kuthiravattom offers daily classes in chess, says Mr. Venugopal.
Indoor Stadium is also set to cater to aspirants in sports and games.
Drawing and Colouring classes are also offered by innumerable centers for 2 hours a day during this vacation. Universal Arts near Gandhi Park conducts classes in two batches from Monday to Friday from 10am to 12 noon and 2pm to 4pm, says Sebastian of the Academy.
Abacus and Mental Arithmetic training centres are also prepared to lure interested candidates into heir regular and crash courses during the vacation.
UCMASis inaugurating their fresh batch for level I on 1st April 2012, Says Mrs. Malini Varma.
Kerala celebrates Thiruvathira on 8th January 2012. A major festival of the state, it has many legends and myths attached to it. A festival that merges well into the culture of traditional Hindu families, it offers varying dimensions for following, depending on one's age and ambition.
Traditional folklore includes many items to keep devotees engaged during the night hours of Thiruvathira. Poratte or pulikali is one such event where in Calicut city even children are enthusiastically engaged in...
A video recorded at night from a courtyard:
The materialistic target is a suitable groom for unmarried girls, long lasting courtship for married women, Merging with the Lord and uplift for spiritual aspirants and elders.
To know about the different legends, rituals, special foods and its recipe, read:
http://calicutnet.com/articles/alisha/thiruvathira.htm
Formerly an occasion for family get to-gethers, fulfuling all dimensions are practically difficult nowadays. Although most of the conservative aspects get left out, the festival still maintains its space of yore...
The preparatory material for Orchard India Scholarship Examination, 2010 carried a question :"Why is Kerala called God's Own Country?" for primary students. Our exploration got us the following responses.Which answer fetch you the score? Rather how would your kid/ward respond to this query? Conclude yourself !
In Hindu Mythology, Kerala was created by Lord Parasurama, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. So, land of Kerala from Gokarnam to kanyakumari was created from sea by the axe thrown by the Lord. This was gifted to his devotees to lead a peaceful life.
Another myth is that under the guidance of Lord Parasurama, Guru and Vayu decided to install the holy idol of Lord Vishnu in Rudrathirtha(Boolokha Vaikunda),the present GURUVAYUR. Being God's abode,this land is considered pure and divine too.Hence the name gained more acceptance.
In every nook and corner of Kerala, there are Hindu temples, Christian churches or Muslim mosques. The location Palayam in the heart of Thiruvananthapuram is an apt site for this religious diversity at hands reach. Even with so many places of worship, most adjacent to each other, there is great religious tolerance and communal harmony. Hence the adage is valid.
Kerala has developed from a "lunatic asylum" status during the period of Swami Vivekananda.There has been socio economic and cultural reformations in all sectors like education, health, sanitation, child care, literacy etc. Kerala has now evolved as a "model"of development in many aspects. Hence aptly phrased as above.
Kerala is a paradise for tourists. Its biodiversity from Arabian sea to Western Ghats, rivers, lakes, backwaters - a network of water bodies clubbed with forests, wildlife all make Kerala God's own country- being blessed with natures' wealth.
The slogan "God's own country" was first used by Dr.Vipin Gopal, when he created the webpage on Kerala in 1993. Later KTDC adopted this to promote tourism campaigns.Adage was popularised by Dr.Babu Paul, during his tenure as Director.Now the slogan holds global super brand status.
Literally the word Kerala means land of coconuts. Ayurveda is a popular traditional medicine that has its roots in this small state.
MARRS, is organising a series of tests for pre school, elementary and higher level students on English. Classes 1 to 12 are split into a total of six different categories.At the elementary or primary level, the test has few rounds.
FIRST ROUND AT SCHOOL
The first round is conducted during June to December at the respective schools. All interested students can register by paying a fee of Rs.150.00. This covers expense for study materials also. The test has two parts - a written round that is basically dictation, followed by identification of the correct spelling and word from a set of jumbled words. All those who score the cut off mark can then attend an oral test on the spelling of some other words. Those who qualify are selected from the school. The topper is naturally the winner. But additional qualifiers are also selected to attend the next level.
SECOND ROUND- INTER-SCHOOL AT DISTRICT LEVEL
The inter-school competition is the second level for the test. The registration fees is Rs.400.00 per student. Study materials are the same as in earlier round. Here the kids take up similar dictation and jumbled words for written round and spell out orally for the oral round. Here also winners and qualifiers from each district are selected to participate in the next level.
THIRD ROUND - STATE ROUND
The third level is a state level test. In this case the registration fees is Rs.600.00 per student. for participation. Here the oral round has thrust on pronunciation of the word to be spelled out.Written round has dictation, usage of words, jumbled words and so on. from this round students have to start learning phonemics, ie the script of the language. An additional book on pronunciation would be provided to help kids learn this.
The District level orals and State written are conducted together.( 3rd round)
The State orals and National written are conducted together.(4th round)
National orals and International written are conducted together.(5th round)
International Orals is the last and final round of the programme.
For 2010-11, the last lap goes on January6th and 7th,2012 at Al Nahda Girls School, Abudhabi.
A 10 hour coaching on pronunciation is arranged for those who wish to enroll at a fee of Rs.1500.00per student between each of these rounds.Altogether 4 or 5 such sessions (each at Rs 1500 ) or a repetition of the same when available at extra fees equip kids on phonetics to a great extent. Participants are free to attend the test without this orientation also.
MARRS has also introduced a regular coaching programme at Kochi on all Sundays from 10am to 12 noon for a span of 6 months and the fees is Rs 1200 per month.
NATIONAL ROUND
Here, in the written test, children have to additionally focus on grammar and usage of the language;idioms, phrasal verbs etc. In the oral round students have spell it, phonetics and synonyms and antonyms.
The registration fees for the round is Rs 1000 per student.
INTERNATIONAL PRELIMINARY ROUND
This written round encompasses all aspects from round 1,dictation, jumbled words, usage, synonyms and antonyms, idioms, phrasal verbs. Registration is Rs 2000 per student.
INTERNATIONAL FINALS- ORALS ONLY
This is the last round and is a meeting point for all spell bees, both winners and qualifiers for the last round. Registration fees is Rs 5000 per student. This year the venue is at Abu dhabi and warrants meeting formalities for international travel. Students being minors have to invariably be accompanied by their parents.
While the in between rounds involve lot of domestic travel, the final round necessitates an international trip. For all rounds of the competition and the orientation programme, travel, food and accommodaton are extra and has to be borne by the participants themselves...
The study materials provided by MaRRS at different stages are only a preliminary guide and not the content for the competition. The grade of participants is available online for the National Oral Round only. This in fact helps decide participation in the final round. However, if such results are readily updated after every round, it would help parents and teachers to guide students to tide over their lacuna and thus equip their kids in a better way from an earlier period itself.
Our kids have come up to the last round and from my personal experience, the test is a good chance to improve their vocabulary. Participation spirit is enhanced and sustained by the child friendly approach adopted by MaRRS.However most activities are an addition to their routine school affairs and extra curricular activities, if any.This makes the spell bees truly busy bees...
The rates noted are as per last year's programme and may get revised.
To sum up, a participant who reaches the last round needs Rs 9150 as registration fees alone.
Orientation would need another 9000 INR.(1500 * 4 + 3000)
All other expenses vary - food, transport, accommodation, etc - depending on location and extent of travel required to attend each level of the competition.
Kerala is a land of diversities and we have one festive occasion after another. April commences with the summer vacation for school children and hence most of the celebrations gather more momentum than otherwise.
An inauguration with the famous Fools Day on April 1st it goes on to World health day on 7th and World Earth Day on 22nd.
Birthdays of many legends also fall in during this month.Lord Sree Rama (12), Lord Hanuman (18), P.S.Warrier (5), Dr.Ambedkar (14), Vagbhadanandha (25), Swathi Thirunal (28), Raja Ravi Varma and Paliyathachan (29),
Various special days fall into focus and each can be celebrated based on ones taste and time... .
Many famous temples also have their annual celebratiosn during this period. Extending from Ananthapadmanabha Swamy temple in Thiruvananthapuram to festivals at Chettikulangara, Kodungallur and Thirumathamkunnu, to that at Tirunelli in Wynad and Sundareshwar Temple at Kannur and Subramanya temple at Payyanur the list is exhaustive.
VISHU AND CHILDREN
Amidst all this comes the most popular festival of Vishu celebrated with so much pomp and glory by Hindus. It falls on the first day of Malayalam month Medam as per the lunar calendar. Associated with the solar transit, at times it shifts to the second day.
Waking up and being guided by the elders at home to a well arranged beautiful sight of prosperity early in the morning is called "Vishukani". This is the most splendid component of the celebration. The sight encompasses a comprehensive and holistic view of our state and every household represented onto an Ottu uruli.
The components gathered thus include Paddy, Banana, Mangoes, Jack, Kani vellari (special cucumber variety grown for that occasion) along with Konna (Cassia fistula) flowers and Jasmine, marigold and thulasi (Ocimum sanctum). These along with well lit lamps, Coconut as neeranjanam, astamangalyam, Kasavu pudava(cloth), Grantham(either palm leaf manuscript of bound volumes of Bhagavad Gita or Ramayana)Valkannadi, and a bowl full of coins ...
The keerthana (devotional song) reverberates in all households early in the morning. It reminds us of the prosperous sight enjoyed by our eyes for a long time. Devotional songs on Lord Krishna and other hymns echo all through the day.
Kids are set into motion by burning of crackers and then into new clothes and a bliss of "kaineetam" where the elder members gift coins, cash or even gold to the youngsters.
A grand feast at lunch served on plantain leaves with numerous culinary delicacies(kaalan, olan, aviyal, erisseri, and what not?) and payasam (sweet special dessert that marks the occasion) completes the occasion.
Vishu celebrations at Sree Krishna Temple, Guruvayur is also most popular and cherished desire of most devotees. If interested, catch a glimpse of the same at: http://citizenwrite.blogspot.com/2011/04/vishu-abode-of-lord-krishna.html
KIDS AND EASTER
In X'ian households children are busy with Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter. Exchange of Easter eggs is gaining popularity here too. While boiled eggs are distributed in churches after the Holy Mass on Easter day; we can buy sweetened candy eggs from bakeries on this occasion. Catch a glimpse of its contents below.
To read more about Easter eggs visit the following URLs.
The State Assembly elections are to be held in Kerala on 13th April, 2011. As the campaign gathers momentum to a full swing, kids wonder as to what is going around. In my efforts to explain various aspects regarding this topic, the brochure by our own MLA, A.Pradeepkumar came in handy. A model worth replication, I used the same to describe about the role of an MLA, limited just to education scenario, that too in our own vicinity.
Sky has been his limit for all endeavours. Peep in to this slide show and read how he has been appreciated for his dedicated mission by Jnanapith Award winner, Shri,M.T.Vasudevan Nair...
Further details on the process as elaborated to my kids would be updated soon...
Hai kids, come on, lets find ways to beat this summer during April- May 2011. Lotof summer vacation classes, programmes, camps and coaching sessions have been announced for children in and around Calicut city. Browse and select your choice.
ULLASAPPARAVAKAL
S.K.Pottekkatt Cultural Centre, Puthiyara.
For details on the centre, please follow the link: http://www.skpottekkatt.org/
HARISREE EDUCATION CENTRE
Near CH Hospital, Nadakave 0495-3273217, 9526072100
Kids Abacus and Coaching classes for LSS, USS and Navodaya Entrance Exams.
MALAYALAM POETRY CAMP
N.V. Krishna Warrier Memorial trust at Kottakkal is organising a three days camp for budding poets at Vallathol Vidyapeedom, Edappal on May 13,14 and 15, 2011. Applications for registration should be submitted so as to reach them by 20th April, 2011.This should contain details on sample poems, class, name of school, date of birth etc. Please call 8086878010 for additional queries.
FOCUS MALL AND AEGLE AEROBICS
Phone: 9747300900 Camps are being organised for Bollywood dance, hip-hop, salsa, kids aerobics, shatokan karate, etc. Our kids enjoyed this programme last year along with the rides in Johnny and Jolly.
ANWAVE - DISCOVER ME - 15 DAYS PROGRAMME. Phone: 9020242924
KASYAPA VEDA RESEARCH FOUNDATION Phone: 0495-2724700, 9446842494
Veda study class for a week from 9am to 12 noon at Saraswati Nikunj, Opposite Apsara theatre, Link Road, Calicut from April 4th to 8th, 2011. Students of 8 to 16years are welcome to participate irrespective of religion, caste, creed and gender. Fees is rs.250/- per head.
GUJARATI SCHOOL - TABLE TENNIS CAMP
Phone: 8089685989
CALICUT DISTRICT TABLE TENNIS ASSOCIATION
Phone: 9447393853
Vacation classes during April and May for kids below 10years.
EXCLUSIVE CLUB Civil Station. Phone: 0495-3040311,3040315,9645620204
Summer Coaching camp in swimming from April 1st , 2011. A haealth club with multi gymnasium is also associated with this centre.
SADGAMAYA SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Chakkorathkulam. Phone: 9388682246
New batch starts from 3rd April on Carnatic Vocal, Instrumental Music (keyboard, guitar, drums, veena etc); fine arts, dance etc.
Details that we came across earlier on this topic has been updated on 21st, 24th and 28th March 2011. Copies of the same are reproduced below for easy navigation of those who are browsing for the first time.
SUMMER VACATION 2011- ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMES FOR KIDS(BLOG POSTED ON : 28.3.2011)
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, titled "Ullasaparavakal" 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.
VACATION PROGRAMMES FOR KIDS IN KOZHIKODE- AN UPDATE (BLOG POSTED ON 24.3.2011)
The following programmes have been announced for kids during this summer vacation in and around Calicut(Kozhikode).
Vacation Utsav: COMPUTER COURSES FOR SCHOOL STUDENTS
Lot of programmes are announced by C-DIT. {Centre for Development of Imaging Technology} under Government of Kerala.
Courses are offered in Animation, Web designing, Office Automation, DTP, Graphic Designing, Hardware training, Programming in C, Tally and so on...Fees in Rs.600 to Rs.1500 per course.Its a Talent Hunt to identify interested school children. Early birds who register before 5th April are offered a school bag.
Information on centres in Kozhikode and its contact numbers are added in the side bar.For more specific details, please log on to www.tet.cdit.org.
POONKAVANAM
This is the children's summer camp organised by Chinmaya Mission under the guidance of Swami Adtyatmananda.Children from 8 to 15years can participate in the camp being held from April 1st to 18th. Programme is proposed to span from 9.30am to 4pm every day, at Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Thondayad. Fees @Rs.500 per child.
Classes announced for music by Smt.Bindu Suresh, Drawing and Painting by Shri.Paul Kallanode and Dance by Smt.K.Santhakumari at Police Club from 27th March 2011.
For further details contact: 0495-3196600 or 9387112511.
A theme based coaching on Magic is proposed by Magic World for 100 selected students from the district during the summer vacation. The program is led by magician Mr.Pradeep Hudino.(To know more about him, visit: http://magicweekly.blogspot.com/2011/01/magic-academy-award-for-pradeep-hodino.html)
For details of the program contact: 9847000102 or 0495- 2300062.
ROTARIAN CHEROOTY MEMORIAL SWIMMING POOL
Phone: 0495-2771641
Coaching classes are already in progress for swimming in this ozonised indoor class I swimming pool and continues till May31, 2011.Lady instructors are an available option for girls.
HINDI MAHAVIDYALAYAM, Arts College.P.O., Calicut 18.
Phone: 0495- 2321521, 9388887206
Vacation classes are proposed to improve Hindi communication ability and grammar in children. Other classes on Hindi like Prathama, Madhyama and so on can also be opted by those who wish to learn the language more. To catch upon details visit: http://dbhpskerala.org/index.html
TALENT HUNT ON ANIMATION-VACATION COURSES
The KSRVC Multimedia Academy (part of Kerala State AudioVisual and Reprographic Centre; an autonomous body under Govt.of Kerala) is conducting an Animation talent hunt. The Junior group is for students from Class V to X and the senior group is for elders until age21 years.For registration call 9249999646 and for details visit http://www.ksavrcmultimedia.com/
Vacation Courses are for kids above Class V.
SNES EUROKIDS- SUMMER CLUB 2011.
Phone: 9388006894, 0495-2770609
For kids from 3to 12 years, the Summer camp is at their campus at Cherooty Nagar, Calicut. The programme is from 10 am to 12.30noon for a period of 21days from April 4th to May4th(tentative); 2011. This years program is based on STORIES...vocabulary building, related craft activities and a mix of indoor games. The elder kids have resolution of puzzles and crosswords also. Transport facility is available from all areas of the city.
VACATION PROGRAMMES FOR KIDS IN KOZHIKODE
(BLOG POSTED ON 21.3.2011)
Summer is in.
Schools are winding up after the academic year, 2010-11.
Kids are enthusiastically exploring for the innovative vacation programs being declared to woo them in!
Some of those that we came across are noted here. This shall be updated as we come across new ones.
ANTS ANIMATION TRAINING SCHOOL
S.M.Arcade, P.M.Taj road,
Mananchira, Calicut 673001
Phone: 0495-3040161
They are organising an introductory course on animation for kids. This course proposes to cover an initial session on drawing wherein kids would sketch simple cartoons as it appears at every stage of the animation during the first month. Thereafter they would be initiated into 2D animation using Flash and 3D animation using Maya software. Targeting to kindle the interest on animation and to give them a hands- on- exposure on the topic, the course period is during April-May from Monday to Friday, at 2 hours a day.
CHAVARA CULTURAL CENTRE
Amalapuri, Near 4th Railway Gate, Calicut
Phone: 0495-2769021
As during last year, Chavara Centre is organising a kids camp titled KALIVEEDU for kids from April 4th to 30th. Timing is from 9am to 12.30 noon. This program is a mix of innumerable components like arts and crafts, aerobics, personality development sessions, self defense, and so on.
During the two months, they are also organising special classes on extra curricular activities on weekdays from 2 to 4pm. Children can choose any one of their preferred activity from Chess, Keyboard, Drawing and Painting, Skating, Bollywood Dance, Classical dance etc.
Registration already commenced.
GURUKULAM SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
Ceyon, 5/2310-A, P.R.Nambiar Road, Asokapuram,
Kozhikode. Phone: 9895835863, 8089626306
Vacation classes are being organised form April 4th, 2011.
Carnatic Music (vocal) , Bollywood dance - 2 classes a week.
Pencil drawing, water colour, Oil painting - 3 classes a week.
Chess - 3 classes a week (Tuesday, Thursday 9-10.30 am and Saturday 10.30-11.30am)
Spoken English classes - 3 classes a week for all age group
Registration has started at this centre.
IT MAGIC
G-TEC Education, City Centre,
Opp.SMGB, Kannur Road, Calicut
Phone: 0495-2762672
Summer Vacation Computer Courses for students of class 4 to +2 level. Duration of all courses is 2 months. There are 21 modules and kids can select any as per their taste and need. The different modules are : Computer Operator, Junior programmer, Junior Animator, 3D magic, Junior Architect etc.
KIDS WORLD
Near Reliance Petrol Pump,
St.Vincent road, Kozhikode.
Phone: 9895332132
Summer camp for kids from 4th till 30th of April, 2011. This is also a mix of various activities and targets to cater to a group of 40 kids. So rush in to join, as the early bird...
UNIVERSAL SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
Aravind Ghosh Road, Near Gandhi Park
Kozhikode Phone: 0495-2765348
The centre is organising drawing and painting classes for kids during April and May on all weekdays. There are two batches every day and kids can choose the timing as per their choice. The morning batch is from 10-12.30noon and the afternoon batch is from 2-4.30pm. Kids up to 8years are trained on crayons and oil pastels and elder ones on water colours.
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...
Vacation Utsav: COMPUTER COURSES FOR SCHOOL STUDENTS
Lot of programmes are announced by C-DIT. {Centre for Development of Imaging Technology} under Government of Kerala.
Courses are offered in Animation, Web designing, Office Automation, DTP, Graphic Designing, Hardware training, Programming in C, Tally and so on...Fees in Rs.600 to Rs.1500 per course.Its a Talent Hunt to identify interested school children. Early birds who register before 5th April are offered a school bag.
Information on centres in Kozhikode and its contact numbers are added in the side bar.For more specific details, please log on to www.tet.cdit.org.
POONKAVANAM
This is the children's summer camp organised by Chinmaya Mission under the guidance of Swami Adtyatmananda.Children from 8 to 15years can participate in the camp being held from April 1st to 18th. Programme is proposed to span from 9.30am to 4pm every day, at Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Thondayad. Fees @Rs.500 per child.
Classes announced for music by Smt.Bindu Suresh, Drawing and Painting by Shri.Paul Kallanode and Dance by Smt.K.Santhakumari at Police Club from 27th March 2011.
For further details contact: 0495-3196600 or 9387112511.
A theme based coaching on Magic is proposed by Magic World for 100 selected students from the district during the summer vacation. The program is led by magician Mr.Pradeep Hudino.(To know more about him, visit: http://magicweekly.blogspot.com/2011/01/magic-academy-award-for-pradeep-hodino.html)
For details of the program contact: 9847000102 or 0495- 2300062.
ROTARIAN CHEROOTY MEMORIAL SWIMMING POOL
Phone: 0495-2771641
Coaching classes are already in progress for swimming in this ozonised indoor class I swimming pool and continues till May31, 2011.Lady instructors are an available option for girls.
HINDI MAHAVIDYALAYAM, Arts College.P.O., Calicut 18.
Phone: 0495- 2321521, 9388887206
Vacation classes are proposed to improve Hindi communication ability and grammar in children. Other classes on Hindi like Prathama, Madhyama and so on can also be opted by those who wish to learn the language more. To catch upon details visit: http://dbhpskerala.org/index.html
TALENT HUNT ON ANIMATION &VACATION COURSES
The KSRVC Multimedia Academy (part of Kerala State AudioVisual and Reprographic Centre; an autonomous body under Govt.of Kerala) is conducting an Animation talent hunt. The Junior group is for students from Class V to X and the senior group is for elders until age21 years.For registration call 9249999646 and for details visit http://www.ksavrcmultimedia.com/
Vacation Courses are for kids above Class V.
SNES EUROKIDS- SUMMER CLUB 2011.
Phone: 9388006894, 0495-2770609
For kids from 3to 12 years, the Summer camp is at their campus at Cherooty Nagar, Calicut. The programme is from 10 am to 12.30noon for a period of 21days from April 4th to May4th(tentative); 2011. This years program is based on STORIES...vocabulary building, related craft activities and a mix of indoor games. The elder kids have resolution of puzzles and crosswords also. Transport facility is available from all areas of the city.
Be on the outlook for more additions as we catch up on the latest...
Summer is in.
Schools are winding up after the academic year, 2010-11.
Kids are enthusiastically exploring for the innovative vacation programs being declared to woo them in!
Some of those that we came across are noted here. This shall be updated as we come across new ones.
ANTS ANIMATION TRAINING SCHOOL
S.M.Arcade, P.M.Taj road,
Mananchira, Calicut 673001
Phone: 0495-3040161
They are organising an introductory course on animation for kids. This course proposes to cover an initial session on drawing wherein kids would sketch simple cartoons as it appears at every stage of the animation during the first month. Thereafter they would be initiated into 2D animation using Flash and 3D animation using Maya software. Targeting to kindle the interest on animation and to give them a hands- on- exposure on the topic, the course period is during April-May from Monday to Friday, at 2 hours a day.
CHAVARA CULTURAL CENTRE
Amalapuri, Near 4th Railway Gate, Calicut
Phone: 0495-2769021
As during last year, Chavara Centre is organising a kids camp titled KALIVEEDU for kids from April 4th to 30th. Timing is from 9am to 12.30 noon. This program is a mix of innumerable components like arts and crafts, aerobics, personality development sessions, self defense, and so on.
During the two months, they are also organising special classes on extra curricular activities on weekdays from 2 to 4pm. Children can choose any one of their preferred activity from Chess, Keyboard, Drawing and Painting, Skating, Bollywood Dance, Classical dance etc.
Registration already commenced.
GURUKULAM SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
Ceyon, 5/2310-A, P.R.Nambiar Road, Asokapuram,
Kozhikode. Phone: 9895835863, 8089626306
Vacation classes are being organised form April 4th, 2011.
The proposed programmes are as noted below.
Instrumental Music- Keyboard, Tabala, Guitar, Violin - 2 classes a week.
Carnatic Music (vocal) , Bollywood dance - 2 classes a week.
Pencil drawing, water colour, Oil painting - 3 classes a week.
Chess - 3 classes a week (Tuesday, Thursday 9-10.30 am and Saturday 10.30-11.30am)
Spoken English classes - 3 classes a week for all age group
Registration has started at this centre.
IT MAGIC
G-TEC Education, City Centre,
Opp.SMGB, Kannur Road, Calicut
Phone: 0495-2762672
Summer Vacation Computer Courses for students of class 4 to +2 level. Duration of all courses is 2 months. There are 21 modules and kids can select any as per their taste and need. The different modules are : Computer Operator, Junior programmer, Junior Animator, 3D magic, Junior Architect etc.
KIDS WORLD
Near Reliance Petrol Pump,
St.Vincent road, Kozhikode.
Phone: 9895332132
Summer camp for kids from 4th till 30th of April, 2011. This is also a mix of various activities and targets to cater to a group of 40 kids. So rush in to join, as the early bird...
UNIVERSAL SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
Aravind Ghosh Road, Near Gandhi Park
Kozhikode Phone: 0495-2765348
The centre is organising drawing and painting classes for kids during April and May on all weekdays. There are two batches every day and kids can choose the timing as per their choice. The morning batch is from 10-12.30noon and the afternoon batch is from 2-4.30pm. Kids up to 8years are trained on crayons and oil pastels and elder ones on water colours.
Season is the division of the year marked by changes in weather, ecology and hours of daylight.
Seasons happen because of annual revolution of earth around sun and the tilt of the earth's axis in relation to the orbital plane. This angle of deviation is 23.5 degrees.
(For more read: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Season)
WHAT CAUSES EARTH'S SEASONS?
WHAT ARE SEASONAL VARIATIONS?
( A must read for students working on this lesson: http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/121632/climate-change/275776/Seasonal-variation)
Equinox = day and night are equal.
Solstice = Days when Sun is at the farthest North or South
Shortest day of the year: 22 December(Winter Solstice; beginning of winter)
Longest day of the year: 21 June(Summer Solstice; beginning of summer)
Vernal Equinox: 21 March (Sun crosses equator; Spring begins in Northern hemisphere & Autumn in Southern Hemisphere)
Autumnal Equinox: 22 September
During summer, days are longer than nights
In winter, days are shorter than nights.
Generally, during May, June and July Northern hemisphere faces sun. During this time, they have Summer and at this period, Southern Hemisphere has winter. During November, December, January; Southern Hemisphere faces Sun and they have summer while opposite side has winter.
In the tropical countries, hot summers are from March to May; monsoons from June to October and cool or mild winters from November to March.
In North India, during December -January, winter(frost or fog); February to April is Spring; may to June is Summer; July and September/October are rainy seasons and in November there is Autumn.
In Kerala, there are two monsoons. South West monsoon is called Kalavarsham or Edavapathy and it is from June to September. The land receives 60% of rainfall from this monsoon. The other is North East monsoon called Thulavarsham. Its during October- November.We get 30%rains from this. Premonsoon showers with thunder in May is another common feature. Thus the seasons of Kerala are predominantly 3, with a prolonged rainy season. From November end to January its winter and thereafter its Summer.
To read more on seasons of Kerala log onto:
http://www.prokerala.com/kerala/climate.htm
For a visual and poetic elude of rainy nightfall in God's Own Country, read:
Great Poet John Keats has penned a beautiful sonnet titled " The Human Seasons..."
"Four seasons fill the measure of the year
There are four seasons in the mind of man...
He has his lusty spring, when fancy clear
Takes in all beauty with an easy span:
He has his Summer, when luxuriously
Spring's honied cud of youthful thought he loves
To ruminate, and by such dreaming high
Is nearest unto heaven: quiet coves
His soul has in its Autumn, when his wings
He furleth close; contented so to look
On mists in idleness--to let fair things
Pass by unheeded as a threshold brook.
He has his Winter too of pale misfeature,
Or else he would fore go his mortal nature..."
Summary of meaning:
The four stages of human life are like the four seasons of a year.Each stage has a compilation of lengthy dramas and stories of experiences from the cradle to the grave.It applies for both the human body and the human mind.For what is life here on earth? it is but a short journey we all undertake till our purpose is done.We all are formed from the dust and to the dust we shall all return one day.
The first stage of human life is the birth and the childhood days,which is compared to the season of Spring.This Season is believed to be the rebirth of Nature's life here on earth.It is characterized by warmth, spots of flora emerging everywhere on the naked ground,sounds of all types of birds in the air, movement of wild animals in the forest and very bright sunshine.This is the Season of optimism and hope.From birth till late childhood, life for every child is almost the beginning of a bright and a shiny future.Childhood is featured by innocence, physical stamina and vitality, tremendous urge for the outdoors and a tremendous appetite for fun and play.Activities have no limits.Each and everyone of us miss our childhood days.
The second stage of human life is Youth which is compared to the season of Summer. Summer is the season of fertility and immense harvest. It is marked by pleasantness,warm Summer rain and a blooming of vegetation.The fish of the waters swim adventurously in the gushing streams and rivers.The Earth itself is manifested with esteemed life.Similarly, Youth is marked by the end of Childhood innocence,beginning of self consciousness and high spirits of Romance.It is the peak and the glorious age of life.Each and everyone of us decides which path in life to take and the plans to settle with the best of everything.Beauty and attraction symbolizes the physical color of youth.
The Third stage of human life is Middle age which is compared to the season of Autumn.Autumn is characterized by beginning of dryness and slow deterioration of leaves of trees and plants.Everything around begins to fade away and begins to look shabby.The incoming chilling breeze blowing in all directions add to the gloom of nature.Similarly, Middle age is featured by a very slowly degrading physical strength,slight change in outward appearance,relaxed mood,and burdened with matured activities.By this time, all are treading towards old age.We see life differently and quite often worry about the generation,quite often our own off springs.The main feature of Middle age is Parenthood.We also learn to look back at our own lives and become very nostalgic.
The last stage is the Old Age which is compared to the season of Winter.This season is marked by extreme dryness and cold.The days are short and nights are long.Physical strength begins to fall to an all time low.Health is always a major issue.At this stage people tend to become very Spiritual and become mentally prepared for death.Winter ultimately closes the year just like old age closes the life on earth of a person to eternal rest.
