SCHOOL IS COOL 03

It’s not just a place where you get to learn Einstein’s Theory
of Relativity. It’s also a place where you can think beyond the
classroom. Hence we say, SCHOOL IS COOL
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2023

ELGI SCHOOL STUDENTS KEEP

THEIR FLAG HIGH FOR MUSIC
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ncouraging students to develop

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the art of curiosity is an impor- ntending to bring out the
tant part of a holistic educa- K.K.GANESH, talents of school children,
tion. Curiosity is key to learn- Principal, Kovai Sahodaya conducted
ing. It is obvious that when we’re curi- ELGI School, an inter-school music compe-
ous about a subject, we are much more tition at PSG Public School on
likely to remember the information we Coimbatore November 17, 2023. Students
learned about that subject. I would like from ELGI School competed
to recall the quote from the poem writ- and won prizes for solo and
ten by Rudyard Kipling. I keep six hon- group music events. Students
est serving men. They taught me all I rendered the songs in the cat-
knew. Their names are What and Why, egories of classical, folk, and
When and How, and Where and Who. I semi-classical.
send them over land and sea; I send The following students classes VI to VIII won first Principal K.K. Ganesh and
them east and west. But after they bagged second prizes for the prize in the semi-classical Vice Principal S. Rajendran
have worked for me, I give them all a solo events: Sanvika. V.S. for group category, and students appreciated the music teacher,
rest. The message on the importance classical, Lakshana Shree. in classes VI to VIII received Vinisha, and all the prize-
of curiosity is clear, but so is the K.S. for semi-classical and Ta- second prize for both folk and winning students for keeping
realization that, with adulthood, mil. U for folk. Students in classical group categories. their flag high.
we are forced to limit this to
only a few parts of our lives.
Street play and a rally
But children are not limited
as adults in their thoughts.
Their imagination is so pow-
RADIANT RAYS AND JOYFUL HUES to raise awareness of
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erful that it can travel to any eeds World School shimmered
extent and explore.

TIME TO CONSIDER AND

ENCOURAGE THE STUDENTS
TO RAISE QUESTIONS
W e, as teachers, should know that
curiosity most often begins with
C uriosity is fuel. It drives us to
“why?” If we want to fire up our stu-
dents’ curiosity, we need to encourage
them to ask—and try to answer—ques-
tions. That means we should avoid giv-
ing dry lectures. Instead, try designing
our classes so that we encourage stu-
dents to raise questions, either implic-
itly or explicitly. An effective class is
just 15 minutes of lecture, and the re-
maining 25 minutes are interaction and
assessment.
REFLECT
try to figure things out and,
ultimately, to learn. But that fuel
doesn’t always need to burn hot,
which means excited questions
and bold experimentation alone
are the signs. Curiosity can re-
main active even when we’re
more passive, particularly in qui-
eter moments when we can go
over what we’ve uncovered and
consider what it all means. We
need to make sure that we give
our students time for this level of
reflection. Not only does this
kind of reflection aid in learning,
with the warm glow of Di-
wali as the mor ning sun
kissed the festivities awake. The air
drug abuse
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was infused with the sweet scent of ince the use of synthetic drugs is reported
incense, and the school grounds to have increased among youth in recent
sparkled with vibrant rangoli pat-
terns. Students participated in cul-
tural performances that echoed the
years, Yuvabharathi Public School held a
rally recently to create awareness among the
public and sensitize them about the ill effects of
spirit of the festival. From the using drugs. Raising slogans against the use of
rhythmic beats of the dhol to the drugs and other substances, about 135 class X
graceful swirls of the diya dance, students took part in the demonstration. A riv-
every moment resonated with joy. eting Veedhi naadagam (street play) was staged
The morning was a symphony of by a troupe of class IX students depicting the ill
laughter, camaraderie, and the soft effects of drug abuse at the Kanuvai bus junc-
crackling of fireworks. As the sun tion, where about 750 people had gathered to
ascended, it bathed the celebration board the buses. The students distributed pam-
in a golden hue, leaving indelible phlets to the public to emphasize the ill effects
memories of a Diwali dawn at Reeds of drugs on physical health, mental health, and
World School. the economic impact of drug abuse.

Speed Math training session hosted at SNMM

but it can also teach students to
BEING ENTHUSIASTIC make curiosity a constantly pre-

B eing enthusiastic as a teacher can

set an effective tone for their class-
sent part of their lives. Not every
question that the students ask

room. Think of yourself as an explorer
leading an expedition. You may have
traveled the path before, but you’re ex-
cited to show others what you’ve found
and eager to hear their take on things.
The more you demonstrate your enthu-
siasm for discovery, the more likely it
is that your students will be curious
about what you’re teaching.
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will be one we expect. But all ree Narayana Mission Ma-
questions demonstrate a curious triculation School hosted a
mind, so we should not dismiss Superpower Memory, Speed,
questions that don’t fit with our and Easy Maths training session
lesson. Instead, let us leave un- recently for the school students.
structured time in class to ad- D. Jayasudhakaran, the school
dress those unexpected ques- principal, welcomed the trainer
tions, or establish a system and the students for the intrigu-
whereby unexpected questions ing session. Vijay, the trainer,
can be “stored” for later. instructed the pupils for around
three hours on different topics,
including the significance of eye
contact and simple and easy
Math tricks. He gave numerous
helpful hints for improving mem-
ory power. The session ended
emotionally by having the young-
sters express their gratitude to
the teachers. G. Renukadevi,
teaching faculty, delivered a vote
of thanks at the close of the in-
teractive session.

FAIL
UNTIL YOU SUCCEED E
very child has their own rights to act. Child labour has been
the most important concern in the world because it affects the
children both mentally and physically. It also destroys the
future of children. Children aged to 5 to 17 are engaged in child

H HAPPINESS
ealth is the boon to your body as was the youngest participant to be
well as to your mind. It increases awarded with 3rd prize by lifting
labour. Forcing children to take part in often dangerous and
both physical & mental strength. “160kg” among the people of huge strenuous work and preventing them from attending

We can maintain a good health by having
a balanced diet and with some physical
exercises. I realised this when I was 12
years old and started my journey of fit-
ness. Though it has many bright and dark
sides, at beginning I started my fitness
training as an athlete. Initially I lost
in several competitions which made
me to feel inferior and down, but
one thing I always had in my
mind was” FAIL TILL
YOUR SUCCESS “.
But my faith and
belief didn’t come
True. Unfortunate-
ly, on 5th Septem-
ber 2020 I met with a
major bike accident.
Even though this inci-
dent put me down, I was
holding some hope that I can again
bounce back and achieve what I dreamt
before. After 7 months of bed rest and
long battle with my life, again I came into
the track, but it was harder than I thought.
So, I decided to change my body and mind
to become a brave athlete. Then I realised
my area of strength in power lifting and
gave a try in local competition. When I
went there, I was literally scared and got
nervous because am the only person in
the age category of 16 years. All other
participants were 20 to 25 years old. In my
first step itself I lost my hope but at the
end something unexpected happened. I
H
age difference. Then I started to appiness holds significant value in our school. Child labour is a major barrier to education,
work hard & after 2 months I lives. It does not require anything to be affecting attendance and performance in school.
participated in Tamil Nadu happy. You can be content with what you
level power lifting Competi- have. Happiness is something that everyone should strive There are many children who are interested to go
tion under sub junior cate- for. Nothing is fascinating if there is no happiness in life. to school, but they are not allowed. Every child
gory. As the name is sub There are plenty of reasons to be joyful. Don’t let your tears need to go to school that’s very essential.
junior, I thought that fall for something you don’t have. Do whatever makes your soul Because the childhood is the best stage to learn
other participants happy. Have a smile on your face from the beginning to the end
will be in my age of the day. Memories from our favourite people make us happy. many new things. Children are the future socie-
category but the Spend some time with your soul and be happy. Happiness is what ty, if the society need to be good all the chil-
reality was qui- makes us beautiful. People who are happy are always attractive. dren should be educated. Child labour is a
et opposite. Be- They are like mirrors, reflecting happiness. They shine like stars
cause in Sub in the night sky. We have nowhere to look for happiness. We have
crime. Stop child labour. If you come across
junior category it within us. Happiness creates a path to our goal. Happiness is any child forced or engaged in child labor,
the age limit something we must share. Laugh at problems. Avoid complicat- report to your police station or call CHILDLINE
was till 23 years. ing things. Remain calm and relaxed. Remember to smile today. helpline on 1093.
Again, it was a
replica of what hap- S. DAKSHATA,
DAKSHATA, Class IX, SBIOA S. KANISHKA, Class VII, Sbioa Public Sr. Sec. School
pened before. But this
time the climax was entirely Public Senior Secondary
different. I secured 7th place all School, Pattanam
over Tamil Nadu by lighting “175
KG” and I was proudly honoured
with shield and medal. I was much
happy and delighted because I was the
only guy at the age of 16 among 70 - 80
participants who were at the age group
of 20 to 23. It gave me the hope to BOOSETA. T, Class XI, SBOA
come up once again. Last but not
least, “ Fail until you succeed “.
Matriculation Hr. Sec. School
KAUSHIK RAM, Class XII, Lisieux
Matriculation Hr. Sec. School,
Coimbatore SATHYASHREE P, Class V,
Sai Vidhya Nikethan

INDIA’S HEARTBREAK
Matriculation School

T
he World Cup finals, the much awaited
one with immense hope and expecta-
tions ended up in a bad note. The
spectators all silent in the arena as the
overs proceeded. The toss won by the
opposition and Indians put to bat. There
itself the sign was not good because chas-
ing a total is comfortable rather than set-
ting up a total to defend. The day wasn’t
ours at all. The star batters getting out one
by one and the morale of the
team went zero. The tam
India struggled hard to reach
240. The fielding of the
Aussies was far too the best.
Not leaving any scope for
mistake. The entire win
for the team India
rested on the bowlers. They did their best.
The day wasn’t good for the wicket keeper
KL Rahul either. Many miss fielding and the
runs poured in. The early 3 wickets gave a
little hope and showed us the ray of win-
ning. But then the Australian batters were
excellent. They literally showered the rain
of runs from all the sides and angles. The
match was out of our hands. Nothing could
be done. Just to play and fin-
ish. It feels bad as through-
out the tournament not a
single match was lost by
the Indians . They are the
bests of the team no
doubt about it. The bat-
ting and then the fielding
didn’t fall in the line and
TEACHER
CORNER
length. But then
it’s a game any-
thing can happen. The best team won but
then we Indians are not less than that. The
only team to have won all the league
matches, and that’s commendable. Hats off
to Team India. Looking forward to the T20
series in South Africa. That’s a great chal-
lenge , to beat the host team in their home
ground ,in front of the home crowd. The
pitch new to us ,the weather conditions and
the crowd, all in one basket a big challenge.
But then it’s Team India
and we work wonders.
RAJESWARY NAIR (PRT),
Kendriya Vidyalaya, PRAVEEN SINGH, Class VI, SBOA
Sulur Matriculation Hr. Sec. School

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