Saturday, September 30, 2006

Science workshop for school kids

To celebrate 118th birth anniversary of Nobel Laureate Sir C. V. Raman, Nehru Children's Cultural Association is organising a 14 day Science workshop for students of classes 4 to 9
The classes will be held on week nds (Saturdays 5 -7pm and Sundays 11am to 1pm during October and November.
The workshop will cover various branches of Science - Physics, Chemistry, Astronomy, Biology, Geology and Environmental Sciences.
Venue: P. S. Hugher Secondary School, 215, R. K. Mutt Road, Mylapore, Chennai - 4
For more details contact M. R. Sugumaran at 2445 3014, 94444 16484

Friday, September 29, 2006

Oratorical contest

An oratorical competition for school kids to mark the birthday of Jayaprakash Narayan, the freedom fighter and political leader has been arranged by Jayaprakash Narayan Forum, Chennai
The contest is open to students studying in classes 10 to 12. The topics are: JP's role during the freedom struggle and after; Contribution of Tamil Nadu to the freedom movement; Role of students in the creation of Strong India; My aim in life.
The competition will be held on Oct. 8 at 2.30 pm. Venue: Sringeri Pravachana Mandiram, 21, Sringeri Mutt Road, Raja Annamalai Puram, Chennai - 28
To register call Mr. Krishanmurthy at 2499 7507. The last date for registration is Oct. 6, 2006

Friday, September 22, 2006

Pre schools / Creche in Anna Nagar

Some one wanted information about preschools and creches in Anna Nagar area.
I tried to gather some info on this.
I again repeat, please check well before leaving your kid in any such places, as I do not have any personal experiences or connections with these places.

1. Kids Space Pre school
1850, 6th Avenue, Anna Nagar, Chennai - 40
Phone : 6529 3515, 94441 11616

2. Kamala Garden Pre School
K- 26, 1st Avenue, Anna Nagar East, Chennai - 102
Phone : 6542 4667, 92831 20888

3. Eurokids - Anna Nagar Centre
L Block, 102/2, 19th Street, Brindavan Colony
Anna Nagar East, Chennai - 102
Phone: 2663 1715, 94444 04853

4. Little Folks Pre School
1594, 13th Main Road, Old Y Block. 3rd Street, Anna Nagar, Chennai - 40
Phone: 2645 0911, 94444 46389

5. Vatsalya Montessori House
AH - 151, 3rd Street, 7th Main Road, Shanthi Colony,
Anna Nagar, Chennai - 40
Phone: 2622 3446, 2620 3499

6. Tots Paradise Play School
U-60, 7th Street, Anna Nagar, Chennai - 40
Phone : 2621 3488, 98412 78304

If you find these details useful, please drop a message in the comments link. That will really encourage me to do more.

Sunday, September 10, 2006

Here's something for the Puja Holidays!

Hey, kids, you must be busy with your quarterly exams. Do well and plan for some relaxing activity in the holidays that would follow the exams!

If you are interested in acting, here is a chance to get trained in voice modulation, body language, expressions, prop building, etc.
Alchemy Kids Theatre Club is conducting auditions for their three new theatre productions with children in the age group of 9 - 14 years. The auditions will be held on Sep. 16 and 17.

The selected kids will undergo training in theatre techniques which will also help in building memory and personality development.

Alchemy Kids Theatre Club is located at 16/15, 3rd Floor, 3rd Cross Street, Kasturba Nagar, Adyar, Chennai - 20.
For appointments for auditions call the club at phone no. 55121119 or cell no. 98410 47620
Enjoy the holidays!

Saturday, September 09, 2006

Wildlife Week celebrations: Drawing, Elocution and quiz contests

It's time to celebrate our friends in forests!
As part of Wildlife Week celebrations, Tamil Nadu Forest department is organising competitions for all students - from LKG to college level! Hey.. after all you all are kids!

Drawing competition will be held on Sep 10 at various centres in the city. the theme is 'Various forms of Wildlife'

Elocution contests will be held at Children's Park, Guindy on Sep. 17 at 11am. The topic is 'Importance of conservation of wildlife and bio-diversity'. The contest will be in English and Tamil.

A quiz on wildlife is scheduled for Sep.17 at Children's Park, Guindy on 17 at 9 am.

To participate in all the contest, contact Guindy Children's Park at 2432 1471 or 22301328
All the best!

Olympiads - selection tests on Nov.26

For students interested in science subjects and mathematics, the international olympiad are one of their dreams in life.

National Level tests are conducted in India by Homi Baba Centre for Science Education, Mumbai. National Standard Examinations in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Astronomy (NSEP, NSEC, NSEB, NSEA) will be held on Nov. 26.

You can contact the science department of your school for registration for these exams.
Last date for registration is Sep. 15.

Among other olympiads, the fascinating subject is astronomy. As you all know Physics and Maths for basis for many astronomical calculations. So the Astronomy olympiad will be a test involving questions mosrly from Maths and Physics apart from basic Astronomy.

The olympiad is conducted in two groups:
Junior - For those who are born between Jan 1, 1992 and Dec.31, 1993
Senior - For those who are born between Jan 1, 1990 and Dec. 31, 1991

In Chennai, the Astronomy Olympiad is co-ordinated by Tamil Nadu Science and Technolgy Centre on Gandhi Mandapam Road, Adyar.

You can call 2441 0025 or 24416751 for details and registration to Astronomy Olympiad.

Here is a link for Astronomy for Kids: http://www.dustbunny.com/afk/

All the best!

Saturday, September 02, 2006

Is there really help around?

During the last one month, I have come across various activities for kids.
There were contests open to all, including kids!
A few projects on the city by school children.
An inter-school bhajan competition.
A coins, stamps, maps exhibition in the city.
A heritage walk exclusively for kids in a temple area guided by architects, arts persons and many more.

Some curious kids look for such events, through newspapers and web sites.
Some parents and grand parents are interested in getting their wards into such activities.
But what about others?
Do we pass on information to our friends?

I used to share such information through a notice board at the entrance of the staircase in our apartment complex in Mumbai, where we used to live till very recently.
Our friendly Chennai can also come up with such ideas. If you do not live in a big complex or you live in an independant house, how will you share?
Perhaps phone up your friend, email, share it through orkut (!) or have some common place to meet and discuss.

Give me more ideas... I really want to get the kids of Chennai together in all activities.
By this, the idle time after the school homework spent in front of TV, watching all serials with the elders in the family and learning unwanted manners and cultures will be reduced.

What do you say?