July 1, 2019: Puppet Show:
Tolapavakootu a Shadow Puppet show was organized by Spic Macay and we hosted the programme on 1st July 2019 Monday. The theme of the puppet show was Kamba Ramayana, where the five artists namely Shri K K Ramchandra Pulavar (Padma Shri) , Rajeev Pulavar, Shri Lakshman, Shri Krishna Das, Shri Manoj did a wonderful job by entertaining the children of grade 3,4,5,6 and also explained the techniques and making of shadow puppets. Indeed students enjoyed the show by learning the story of Ramayana and also the traditional art of kerala “The Shadow Puppet show”.
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July 18, 2019: Inauguration of the Annual Sports Activities
The Annual Sports Events for the current academic year was inaugurated on July 18, 2019. The meet opened by Mrs. Jayanthi Paniraj, Princiapal, SVK-The Smart School, accompanied by Mrs. Manju George, Headmistress, Primary Section. The event for the day began with a marchpast by the students of the four houses, Pranathi, Pragathi, Prakruthi and Prasidhi, followed by the Oath-taking, by the leaders.
The first inter-house event for the year was Volleyball tournament for Boys and Throwball event for Girls. The first contest in volleyball was between Blue and Yellow houses, followed by the Green and Red houses. Similarly the girls’ throwball event was also between the same house teams. The games were exciting, thrilling and the participants gave their best, and the students enjoyed the games.
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July 20, 2019: Science Lecture by IISC Scientists
An interesting Lecture Demonstration was presented by the Scientists of Indian Institute of Science in the SVK, The Smart School premises on July 20, 2019. The Resource people from the esteemed institution comprised of Dr. Ramray Bhat, Dr. Ashwini Rathnam, and Dr. Rajani. M.B.
Dr. Bhat, a professional doctor himself, and now a Scientist, gave a presentation on Anatomy of Human body and its various mysteries. Dr. Rathnam dealt with Aero Sciences and Dr. Rajani gave a view of Earth Sciences-topological maps, geo-maps etc.
It was an interesting session and the students also had the chance of an hands-on experience of viewing microscopic organisms using very powerful microscopes, brought in by these scientists to the school.
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July 19-20, 2019: SPICMACAY SOUTH ZONE CONVENTION
Ten Students from the Smart school participated in a National level cultural convention held by Spicmacay at DPS, Coimbatore on July 19th and 20th 2019.
Students got a very good exposure to traditional, unique fine arts of India and took active part in various cultural intensive workshops like Kathakali , Carnatic Classical Vocal, Temple mural Painting, Wooden Carving, Puppetry and so on.
Workshops were conducted by Maestros and Gurus of national and international repute in all the intensives like Sri. Shankaran Nambudari, Sadanam Krishna Kutty Nair and others.
Children also participated in Naad yog, Dhyana Pranayam exercises and Shram daan where they learnt the importance of the Indian way of life and practices which are relevant to the present day as well.
Evening cultural programs included a classical vocal concert by Sri Shankaran Nambudari and team followed by a Kathakali performance by exponents from Kerala including Krishna Kutty Nair and others.
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July 22, 2019: Direct telecast of the launching of mission ‘Chandrayaan’
The students of Grade 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12 had the golden opportunity to view the launching of the mission to moon-‘CHANDRAYAAN’, on July 22, 2019. This successful launch, which happened in Sriharikota, was telecast live by Doordarshan Channel, this was beamed in the SVK Premises also. The students watched this proud moment for India live and relished each moment of it.
World Tiger’s Day – Assembly Talk on 29th July
Significance of Tigers
The message that the students conveyed in the assembly was as follows:
Tigers occupy an important place in the Indian culture. Since ages, it has been a symbol of magnificence, power, beauty, fierceness and has been associated with bravery and valour.
Tiger is a unique animal which plays a pivotal role in health and diversity of an eco system. Therefore the presence of tigers in the forest is an indicator of the well – being of the eco system. Protection of tigers in forest protects habitats of several others species.
Indirect benefits include protection of soil erosion and improvement of ecological services like pollination, water table retention.
Decline in the tiger population in India can be attributed to many factors like poaching, killing tigers in the name of sport, urbanization etc.
Therefore, the survival of the tiger is an important yardstick to measure the existence of a healthy forest eco system.
The above talk was followed by a Quiz programme conducted class wise. All the children participated enthusiastically.
July 31, 2019 : Kargil Vijay Diwas Celebration
On the momentous occasion of the commemoration of 20th Anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas, various activities were successfully performed at our school during the last week of July 2019.
Activities performed by the students included:
1. Singing of Kargil Tribute Song- 2019 (Meri Mitti Ki Santano) in the school assembly
2. Patriotic slogans were delivered by NCC Cadets with ceremonial respects given to the martyrs of Kargil.
3. Screening of Kargil tribute song and a few documentary/ videos like Vijay Diwas-The story of Kargil War, Revealed Siachen – Part I and II were done across the grades and students observed and appreciated with deep patriotic fervor- the bravery, sacrifice and service rendered by our soldiers during the kargil war and in general for the defence of our nation.
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