The ‘Cello Pointec Best Handwriting Wizards 2017’ hosted by The Hindu in School in association with BIC Cello India, turned out to be an occasion for students not only to prove their skill in handwriting skill but to also get calligraphy tips on improving the much needed skill.
The multi-purpose hall of K. A. P. Viswanatham Primary School in Thillai Nagar was jam-packed with enthusiastic participants, who were selected among about 16,000 participants for the final round after preliminary rounds were conducted in 25 schools. About 300 students from Tiruchi, Thanjavur, Pudukottai, Karur, Ariyalur, Perambalur, Thiruvarur, Nagapattinam and Karaikal made it to the final round. The competitions were held in separate categories for juniors (classes 4 to 6) and seniors (classes 7 to 9).
Though there have been many changes in the learning and teaching methods thanks to the advent of modern gadgets including smart phones, the enthusiastic participation once again proved that handwriting skill remains an important aspect in school education.
M. K. Kanisrinithi of Mount Zion Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Pudukottai, bagged the title in the junior category. P. Divyadharshini of the same school finished second. The third prize went to S. Yamuna of N. R. J. Higher Secondary School in Karaikal.
In the senior category, K. Atchaya of Chellammal Vidyashram CBSE School, Musiri, was adjusted as winner. The second prize went to A. M. Yadhini of Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Woraiyur. P. Jayashri of Mount Zion Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Pudukottai, bagged the third prize.
M. Thirugnanam, Inspector of Matriculation School, Tiruchi, L. Venkatesan, Zonal Sales Manager, BIC Cello- Cello Group of Companies and Ramasamy, Chairman, Priyadharshini Plastics, gave away prizes and trophies to the winners.
S. Prasanth Kumar, calligraphy expert, Bishop Heber College, spoke on techniques to improve handwriting skill.
The event was presented by BIC Cello India.
