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E-NEWSPAPER FOR CHENNAI KIDS Feb 17 - Mar 02, 2013
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S. Abhinav and V. Thejas of P. S. Senior Sec. School, Mylapore, Chennai, winners of the Chennai Regional Round of Texas Instruments India Science & Technology Quiz-2013 pose with K. S. Narahari, Director -Communications, Texas Instruments India (second from left) and R. Sandeep, Design Engineer, Texas Instruments India (third from left).
It was a day to win telescopes, tablet PCs, binoculars, calculators for the teams that participated in the regional round of 10th Texas Instruments Science & Technology Quiz, 2013 recently held in Chennai.
In the quiz which took place at the Chinmaya Heritage Centre, 228 teams representing 42 schools participated. The quiz was open to students of classes 8 to 10.
S. Abhinav and V. Thejas from P S Senior Sec. School emerged as regional winners in the quiz. Another teams from P. S. Senior School and Padma Seshadri Bal Bhavan came in second and third places respectively.
The quiz held annually aims to kindle curiosity and innovation among young students in schools.
>>> To know more about the quiz log on to http://www.tiif.org
Wiz kids of P.S. Senior win the regional rounds of Texas Instruments quiz
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This fortnight for you ... Composting workshop for kids – Feb. 23, 2013
The Children’s Space along with Navneeth Raghavan of the Daily Dump is organising a workshop on composting for kids and their parents.
There will be an interactive one hour session with a couple of games and quizzes. Kids will get to take home a book on composting and environment and a fridge sheet telling them what is degradable and what is not.
The fee for the workshop is Rs. 400 for parent and child together. The organisers offer parents with two kids a discount of 25% and they need to pay Rs. 600 for both kids and themselves.
Kids above 8 years can enroll for this workshop.
Per-registration is required. Please text 87544 70178 for more details or to register.
Clay modelling and pottery workshop – Feb. 23, 2013
DakshinaChitra, is organising a one-day workshop on Clay modeling and pottery for children. The workshop will teach children to use clay to make exquisite small products, pots, cups etc.
The workshop is for children of ages 7 years to 13 years.
The workshop fee: 500/-Inclusive of materials, refreshment and transport only.
For registration please contact: 9841777779, 044- 24462435
Workshop on doodling – Feb. 23, 2013
Forum Art Gallery, Padmanabha Nagar, Adyar is hosting a workshop on the art of doodling for kids and adults.
The workshop will be conducted by Cartoonist Biswajit Balasubramanian against the backdrop of R.K.Laxman’s doodles.
On Feb. 23 from 10.30am – 1.30pm
Contact phone: 42115596 / 97
An Arabian night – Play for kids – Feb. 23, 2013
Indigo Kids Edutainment presents An Arabian Night, based on One Thousand and One Nights, a collection of folk tales from the Middle East and Asia. This theatrical rendition of An Arabian Night will encompass the stories of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves & Alladin.
Venue: Sir Mutha Venkatasubba Rao Auditorium, Shenstone Park, # 13/1, 7, Harrington Rd, Chetpet.
At 4 p.m.
This is a ticketed show. For More Information contact – 09789097939
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For the 70 schools and 350 participants, Scolympics was not just another event.
A spelling competition and a quiz for the younger children in schools was a huge draw with the Chinmaya Heritage Centre in Chetpet seeing a house with kids, parents and teachers.
Chennai based Scolympics, hosted their first events for school children on February 2, 2013.
The individual event, Speller was held in two tracks, Speller 1 for children in classes 4 and 5 and Speller 2 for children in classes 6, 7 and 8.
Quizticon was a team event with over 80 teams participating consisting of children in classes 6 to 8. In the Speller 1, Sunithi S from SBOA topped and Tejas and Vichar Lochan of PSBB came as runners up.
In the Speller 2, Aswin Narayanan from National Public School was the winner and Pranav Kamesh from PS Senior and Kardhama Ravi from Modern Senior were the runners up.
The Quizticon event had more than 80 teams from the city schools. Archishman and Keshav Narayan of PSBB T.Nagar walked away with the first prize.
The teams of Pranav Kamesh and Pranav Hari from P S Senior and the team of Aswin Narayanan and Soumya Ranjan from National Public School bagged the second and third prize respectively.
Standard Chartered and Little Nathella supported the events.
Scolympics, founded by Hema Srinivas and Gopal Kidao aims to help children develop life skills in addition to the academic knowledge.
Scolympics plans to host debates, Word Bees, public speaking, essay writing activities and contests.
Website: www.scolympics.in
Quiz and spelling wizards win loads of prizes
Winners of Quizticon - Archishman and Keshav Narayan, PSBB T. Nagar.
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By Nandita Krishna M Student Reporter If Mr. U V Krishna Mohan Rao, Dr. Umadevi Rao and their daughter Dr. U V Nivedita have named their home ‘Viswa Syamalam’. it has a reason.
Their residence in Madipakkam, a neighbourhood located off Velachery Main Road is completely an eco-friendly home otherwise called a Green home.
Viswa Syamalam consumes the lowest energy loads and least carbon footprint, say the residents of this home. The Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) has rated ‘Viswa Syamalam’ as India’s first platinum green home. Generally IGBC encourages houses that adopt recycling and conservative methods. And the family believes that eco-friendly home is ethical requirement of any responsible citizen.
Some of the main features of this green home iclude rain water harvesting, use of solar energy for major energy requirements and a very good cross ventilation.
Since the rain water is managed very well, there is no municipal water connection to this home. Solar energy is used for heating water, cooking and taking advantage of natural light is so good that electric lights are not needed during the day time in any part of the building, sunrise to
sunset.
There is also a unique ‘sunpipe’ used to bring in sunlight into the home without heat and using the principle of total internal reflection. And during the night time, mercury-free LED lights are used.
Solar power is used for lighting. Also there is excellent ventilation (cross ventilation) all through the day that there is no need of turning on the air conditioners, as the temperature generally remains lesser by 4 to 5 degres C compared to conventional homes in the same
locality.
The waste water from the bathroom is used for the kitchen garden, by the method of root zone filtration.
Even in the construction of Viswa Syamalam, only eco-friendly materials were used, say the Raos.
The good news is that owners of Viswa Syamalam confirm that to practice eco-friendly lifestyle and building a green home does not cost anything extra. On the other hand, it saves money and the environment too.
India’s first Platinum rated Green Home: Viswa Syamalam in Madipakkam
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Painting Competition
Dessin Academy is hosting its annual paniting competition on Feb. 16, 2013. Between 11 am and 12.30 p.m.
The venue is Lalit Kala Academy, No. 170, Greams Road.
The competition is open to children studying in LKG to class 5 and will be conducted in three age groups.
Theme will be given on the spot. The participants should bring their own colouring materials.
Registration closes on Feb. 15, 2013.
The students of Dessin Academy are not eligibel to participate in the contest.
Contact phone nos. 4559 9206, 99422 50836
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STATE BOARD - CLASS XII March 1, 2013 - Language Paper – I
March 4, 2013 - Language Paper – II
March 6, 2013 - English Paper – I
March 7, 2013 - English Paper – II
March 11, 2013 - Physics / Economics
March 14, 2013 - Mathematics / Zoology / Micro Biology /
Nutrition & Dietetics
March 15, 2013 - Commerce / Home Science /Geography
March 18, 2013 - Chemistry / Accountancy
March 21, 2013 - Biology / History / Botany /
Business Maths
March 25, 2013 - Communicative English / Indian Culture
/ Computer Science / Bio-Chemistry /
Advanced Language / Typewriting
Tamil and English
March 27, 2013 - Political Science /
Nursing (General Stream) / Statistics /
Theory of Vocational Subjects
Source: http://www.tn.gov.in/dge/
CBSE - CLASS XII The examination begins on March 1, 2013 and goes on till April 17, 2013.
The schedule is long. Please go through this web link for the detailed Time Table
http://cbse.nic.in/DSHT121M.pdf
CBSE - CLASS X The examination begins on March 1, 2013 and goes on till March 15, 2013.
The basic subjects are given below. Please go through this web link for the detailed Time Table
http://cbse.nic.in/DSHT101M.pdf
March 2, 2013 - Mathematics
March 4, 2013 - Hindi
March 8, 2013 - English
March 11, 2013 - Tamil
March 12, 2013 - Social Science
March 14, 2013 - Science
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Alwarpet based creativity centre Kalaa Manjari conducted its Annual Day on January 26, 2013
Children performed Bharatnatyam, Keyboard and Carnatic Vocal concerts. The little ones chanted shlokas. PET English students put up 'Vande Mataram', a patriotic presentation.
Students who have excelled in Global Art at the Regional ,National and International levels were
felicitated at the function.
The Faculty and support staff of Kalaa Manjari were also felicitated. The guests for the occasion were actor Chinni Jayanth, Carnatic vocalist K.N.Shashikiran and Mr.Sunitha Daisun, Head, Global Art in Tamil Nadu.
Ms.Jayashree Chinne, Head of Kalaa Manjari presented the Annual Report for the year 2012.
Kalaa Manjari is at 6/12, First Street, Venus Colony, Alwarpet.
Phone: 24312676
Annual Day Annual Day Annual Day at at at Kalaa Kalaa Kalaa ManjariManjariManjari
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1. Be prepared . Don't have any last - minute preparations.
2. Work on the areas where you are weak.
3. Also remember that your entire future does not hinge on this exam.
4. Don't let fears about your performance overwhelm you.
5. Also don't devote excessive amount of time for studying just for the purpose for your grades.
It will not help you in anyway.
6. Cramming usually involves memorising study material. You will have to avoid cramming before the exam as it will pressurise your ability to recall memorized information.
7. Taking time to understand the course material will improve your chances of being able to use what you’ve learned when you need it most.
8. If you feel you are stressed, take a break and resume with your studies after a while.
9. Always stick with your routine , don't try changing your sleeping patterns or diet during your preparation for examinations as it will take you out of your comfort zone. This will have a great impact on your physical as well as mental health.
10. Summarise the important concepts what you have learnt in the morning. This will help you score good grades in an examination.
10 GREAT WAYS TO BEAT THE EXAM STRESS
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