The overall champions – Saraswathi Vidyalaya – with the shield

Cultural festivals help in bringing hidden talents to the fore and it is important for school children to participate in such events on a regular basis. Like in the past years, the annual inter-school cultural festival, CRE8-2013, hosted by L’ecole Chempaka School on August 24th, featured superb performances by the participants. Around 260 students from seven different schools in Thiruvananthapuram took part in this talent fest for school children.

The event was planned and conduted by the senior students of L’ecole Chempaka under the guidance of their teachers. There were both on-stage and off-stage competitions. Smt. A Khyrunnisa, retired All Saints’ College Professor and author, was the Chief Guest at the awards ceremony and the well known artist Ms Sajitha Shankar lighted the lamp. Saraswathi Vidyalaya bagged the overall championsip and St Thomas Central School was the runner-up.

‘EduZone Talent Face’ is a talent competition conducted by Face Media Research Centre in association with the Civil Service Academy ‘Eduzone’. First Phase of Trivandrum District Exam was conducted at Six Schools on 24th August 2013. The preliminary test consisted of questions from regular academics, General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Kerala Culture, Language skills, Social Commitment, Problem Solving Ability, Mental Intelligence etc. Results will be announced on November 5th.

The second phase of the Talent Face Examination in Trivandrum District and other districts will be held on October 26.
For registration, visit http://www.talentfaceonline.com

Chief Minister Oommen Chandy on 27th August, inaugurated the year-long golden jubilee celebration of Nirmala Bhavan Higher Secondary School, Trivandrum amidst much fanfare and enthusiasm. Minister M.K.Muneer, minister Shibu Baby John and K.Muraleedharan MLA, school principal Sr. Liza Maliakal, Nexus secretary Dimple Mohan and a few others spoke on this occasion. The Golden Jubilee Celebration will be held in phases throughout the year 2013-2014. The celebrations will culminate in the Golden Jubilee Annual Function in August 2014. A video showing a flashback of the school’s history highlighting the major achievements of the students was also presented in the function.

NIRMALA BHAVAN English Medium High school started in 1964, and later upgraded to Higher Secondary School in the year 2002. The school has grown in a remarkable manner since then. The history of the school is demonstrative of having achieved excellence in both academic and co-curricular areas.

The ex students of Nirmala Bhavan also celebrated the curtain raiser for the Golden Jubilee Celebrations on 15th August 2013 at the school open air auditorium. They honored their old teachers and other school staff, reminisced about old times and performed various cultural programs. It was a very memorable day for them, a day to be remembered in many years to come.

Saraswathi Vidyalaya’s heritage club programmes are designed so as to involve students in various activities that develop their interest in the rich cultural legacy left behind by our ancestors. The club organised a trip to Museum of History and Heritage in Trivandrum. It offered a glimpse into the land where artistic tradition can be traced back to the Megalithic Period characterised by paintings and engravings made on rock walls. The Trip enhanced knowledge on the history and cultural of Kerala among the students. It was an enriching and exciting experience for both students and teachers.

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“The principal value of debate lies in the development of logical thought processes, and the ability to articulate your positions publicly” – Senator Dick Clark of Iowa

Participating in debates are very beneficial for students, so schools should promote debating clubs and contests. Students get a chance to hone their public speaking and researching skills. Reading about current affairs and general issues are essential for debaters, so these habits are also cultivated in children. Learning the art of persuasion and developing self confidence are other advantages of taking part in debates.

Saraswathi Vidyalaya School, Trivandrum is holding the Inter-School English Debate Competition, Thinkers and Talkers, on 23-08-2013 at 9 am in the School Auditorium. Good luck to all the competing teams.

Proud of the students of Saraswathy Vidyalaya who celebrated independence day in a very unique way. Under the guidance of the school’s Eco Club, the students conducted clean-up activities outside their school premises on August 15. Kudos to the Eco club members for organizing this and spreading awareness on the need to keep our surroundings litter free and clean.
Link to the article in the Hindu

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