As people across Kerala observed the holy month of Karkkadam , Vidyodaya School, Kochi, too organised prayers and devotional sessions in the school. Devotional bhajans , classical dance and a skit based on the epic Ramayana were organised for primary students as part of the SPICE (Students Participating in Community Enterprises) programme.
Vijayalakshmi, a philosopher and orator, was the chief guest for the event. The Ramayana month is observed in Vidyodaya since 1991. As a part of the special event, inter-house quiz and poster making competitions were conducted in the school. Also, students as well as teachers recited slokas from the Ramayana. In a world of fading value systems, observance of the Ramayana month helped the children realise the importance of truth and the value of dharma.
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The Bhavan's Vidya Mandir, Elamakkara, conducted EnGuiZard-2011, an inter-school quiz competition. It dealt with the English language, its usage and literature. Writer Sreekumari Ramachandran inaugurated the event. Speaking on the occasion, she lauded the school authorities for organising the contest which instilled curiosity and interest among students about the nuances of the language. Students from 16 schools in the city participated in the competition. In the final round of the quiz, there were questions covering a wide range of topics like anagrams, common errors, correct usage, idioms and phrases, famous litterateurs and classics. The school's principal Jaya Jacob gave away the prizes.
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Playback singer Biju Narayanan was the chief guest at the Ramayana Week celebrations organised by Bhavan's Vidya Mandir, Girinagar . There were bhajans and Ramayana parayanam by students. The event concluded with a colourful procession and “Sreerama Pattabhisekham”. Mr. Narayanan distributed prizes to the winners of different competitions, said vice-principal Santha E.P.
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The St. Paul's International Kindergarten School, Kalamassery, celebrated Grandparents Day with a programme called Grandiflora 2011. The tiny tots welcomed their grandparents with flowers. Variety entertainment programmes were held and the whole day was dedicated to grandparents. Many games were also organised for them. Some grandparents shared a few interesting incidents that took place in their lives, while others sang songs. They lauded the school management's initiative in organising the event. The celebration was inaugurated by Prof. M.V. Pylee, educationist and former Vice-Chancellor of Cusat.
Inputs from John L. Paul
