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Volume 2: Issue 3 April 2009

INSIDENSIDESummer campsin Chennai

City Scan

Hangoutof the month

Proud kidsof Chennai

Know your city

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The annual theatre production at Bala Vidya Mandir brought

out the talents of the kids in acting and backstage management

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YoungTheatreWizards

Reported by V. Akarsh,Student Reporter

The Dramatics Society of Bala Vidya Mandir Senior

Secondary School, Gandhi Nagar, presented the 4th annual

production on Saturday, the March 7, 2009 at the Vidyapeet

Auditorium, which is a part of the school premises.

This year, two short but wonderful plays were staged by more

than 50 students in their own creative contributions – the Wizard

of Oz and the Wise Men of Schilda directed by the well-known

theatre personality Krishnakumar (popularly called KK), of

Masquerade.... contd. on page 6

Photos by

V. P. Ishan

Student Reporter



www.yocee.in | The hub for young Chennai | Volume 2 Issue 3

The summer in Chennai is hot. But this is the season

of camps and workshops for kids. Here are a fewsummer camps you can check.

The details of all these camps can be found here -

www.yocee.in/summercamps.php.The list is updated

daily.

AdventureInme Adventure Camps at various locations in

Karnataka, Himachal and Uttarakhand. Contact :

Chennai : 044 - 4216 4663, Bangalore : 080 - 41554663

Aero-Modelling

The Hobby Club Summer Workshop. Contact:1359/1, 11th Street, 18th Main Road, Vallalar Colony,

Anna Nagar West. Phone: 92831 98818

Arts and craftsCREARTIVE Kids Summer Camp 09. Contact:

AD19, 5th Street, 5th Avenue, Annanagar, Chennai - 40.

Phone : 99520 99871, 4217 0810

Computer & TechHoliday Camp and Talent search. Contact: E-Kids,

'God's Mercy' Complex. 2nd Floor, E-135, 6th Avenue,

Besant Nagar, Chennai - 90. Ph; 2491 1351, 9840200856

Robotix Summer Camp. Contact: Flat.No. 5,

Smruti Apartments, 2nd Floor, 1st Avenue, Indira

Nagar, Adyar, Chennai - 20. Phone: 98402 22267

Journalism and writingSummer Journalism Camp for senior school

students Contact: Mylapore Times, 77, C. P.

Ramaswamy Road, Alwarpet, Chennai - 18. Phone:

98410 49155.

Summer Camps in ChennaiHEIWA Creative writing workshop Contact:

98408 75385Language

Fun with Japanese Contact: 98408 75385

Science and MathsLittle Einstein Summer Programme Contact:

No.13, Shrinivasa Nilayam, 3rd Main Road,

Vijayanagar, Velachery, Chennai - 42. Phone: 94445

14733, 2259 2257

SportsSummer Sailing Camp Contact: Tamil Nadu Sailing

Association, 83, East Mada Church Road, Royapuram,

Chennai - 600 013. Phone: 2538 2253, 98406 85058

YMCA coaching camp Contact: YMCA, 52, Halls

Road, Kilpauk, Chennai - 10. Phone: 2647 2231

St. Patrick's Cricket Academy camp Contact: St.

Patrick's Anglo Indian School, Gandhi Nagar, Adyar,

Chennai - 20. Phone: 94440 04638, 94443 00109

Cricket Camp at St. Mixhael's Academy Contact:

N. Ramesh, Cricket coach. Phone: 98402 33011, 2233

5625

StorytellingSpring into Reading Storytelling Workshop

Contact : 99404 50495

Variety activitiesSummer camps at Vanilla Children Place Contact:

No. 8/57, 1st Street, Luz Avenue, Mylapore, Chennai -

4. Phone: 4553 4145, 4553 4146

Enchanting Elves camp Contact: No.26,

Ranganathan Avenue, Sylvan Lodge Colony, Kilpauk,

Chennai - 10. Phone: 94440 85903

Summer Fun 2009 @ Hansel & Gretel Contact:

Hansel & Gretel Children’s Play Centre, 11, JagadambalStreet, T.Nagar, Chennai - 17. Phone: 2815 2549

Schools out Bamboola is in... Contact : Bamboola,

73, Venkata Krishna Road, R. A. Puram, Chennai - 28.

Phone: 24611779, 9840872951, 9884156961

Kid's Cafe Camps Contact: 98409 55556, 97899

79996

Camp Yakaboo at Hippocampus Contact :

Hippocampus Children's Co. 1/E, Subbraya Avenue,

Behind Sony World, Abhirampuram. Ph: 24661544,

94440 49175.




Reported by S. Sruti, Student Reporter

On the occasion of the International Year

of Astronomy and National Science Day the

P.S.Senior Secondary School organisedscience project day on Feb. 27.

The function was held at the Seminar Hall

of the School.

The students were found busy preparing

projects for the whole month of Febraury.

Finally the D-day arrived when students

of classes 6, 7 and 8 put forth projects on

topic titled ' Exploring Space -- Expanding

Future'.

The project was inaugurated by R. V.

Perumal, associate director, Vikram SarabhaiSpace Researach Centre (VSSC)

Thiruvananthapuram who also headed the

Geo Synchronous Launch Vehicle, ISRO

earlier.

An eminent and popular aeronautic

scientist, R. V. Perumal has pioneered various

space programmes and is a recipient of the

Padma Bhushan award in 2002 for his

outstanding contribution in the field of space

research for flight integration and launch

operations.

He interacted with the students and made

a power point presentation about space

research and the technical improvements

made in space after a decade.

The students came up with interesting

projects regarding space science and

dispalyed many attractive models and charts.

Students of class 8 spoke on the importance

of the Science day and one of the students

presented a brief history of C.V.Raman.

Read the full story on

www.yocee.in/schoolbuzz.php

Science

Project day

at P. S. Senior

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Increase in spotted deer andblackbucks at the GuindyNational Park

According to the annual census conducted recently at

The Guindy National Park, the population of spotted deer

and blackbuck inside the Guindy National Park has

increased marginally. The latest count says that there are

1,280 spotted deer (1,200 last year) and 382 blackbuck

(325 last year) now.

India's first student - madesatellite

Anusat, the micro-student satellite will be launched by

the four-stage PSLVwill take off from Sriharikota on April

5 or 6. It has been designed and developed by 37

aerospace engineering students with the help of 10 of their

teachers from the Madras Institute Of Technology. The

satellite will mainly be used for amateur communication

purposes, providing students with a hands-on experience

about space sciences and technology.

Lok Sabha Elections in Chennaion May 13

The general elections to the 15th Lok Sabha will be

held in five phases, on April 16, 23 and 30, and May 7 and

13. Counting of votes is scheduled for May 16 and the

results would be announced the same day. The entire poll

process would be completed by May 28. Chennai and

other parts of Tamil Nadu will go to the polls on May 13.

Former TN Cop inCommenwealth Games!

Walter I. Davaram, President, Tamil Nadu Athletics

Association and former Director General of Police, has

been nonimated as member of the Security Committee for

the Commenwealth Games to be held in New Delhi from

October 3-14, 2010.

Digital mapping of ChennaiThe Geo Spatial Data wing of the Survey of India, the

sole mapping agency in the country, has completed digital

mapping of the city to the minute details. The map

includes even your house, if it is within the city. This map

would form the foundation of Geographic Information

System (GIS) - enabled services to help government

agencies plan and execute civic and development work

better.

White tigress delivers three cubsat the Vandalur zoo

For the first time in the history of Arignar Anna

Zoological Park, Vandalur, a white tigress has given birth

to three cubs recently. Anu. the mother white tigress was

brought to Chennai from the National Zoo, New Delhi

four years ago. India has nearly 100 white tigers (Panthera

Tigris) and it is an endangered species.




of the month...f the month...HANGOUTANGOUT

Science City

Where is it:Planetarium Campus, Gandhi ManadapamRoad, Kotturpuram

When to visit:Working days, between 10 am and 5 pm

Is parking space available:Yes. Should go through security check

What to do there:Watch displays on space and astronomy,participate in workshops, lectures and educativeprogrammes.

What are the attractions:

The campus has many displays, science maze,games and the planetarium.

What are the timings of the cosmic shows atthe planetarium:There are shows from 10.45 a.m., 1.15 p.m. and3.45 p.m. Tamil show timings - 12 noon and 2.30p.m.

Any special occasions to check:Guidance during the solar and lunar eclipses.Experts guide the public to view the celestialevents.How to contact:Contact the Scientific officeron phone no. 2445 4034




Both the plays were for an hour each and the

show went on from 6.30 pm through 8.45pm, with

an intermission for 15 minutes, during which the

audience grabbed some snacks from the school

canteen.

Both the plays were totally exhilarating and the

audience enjoyed them thoroughly, appreciating the

actors with heavy and spirited applause. The showwas fully executed by the students, so much so that

even the lights and sounds were managed by the

students themselves.

The show had attracted the students in the last

three years that Mr. Krishnakumar had to conduct

auditions to select a few from the numerous

students who had signed up for the plays this year.

Some students applied for acting on-stage, while some wanted to help back-stage.

Read the full story on www.yocee.in/schoolbuzz.php

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Young Theatre Wizards

Contd. from page 1




Who is the Hero this time?

Trot, trot, trot to Pondy!Namrata Kishore, a student of class 7 of Lady Andal

Venkata Subbarao School, Chetpet, won two gold medals

in show jumping and a bronze in dressage event at the

Auroville Horse Tournament in Puducherry recently. She

handled not one but three horses, winning the dressage on

Dance Melody and Star of Ring and the jumping event

with Dance Melody and Awesome Mover. Namrata trains

at the Madras Riding School, Guindy.

Skilled lotsA V K Srikant and A Sai Mali of DAV Boys Senior

Secondary School, Gopalapuram, V Nithin and Vineet

Kumar of Bhavan's Rajaji Vidyashram, Kilpauk won the

Global Scholar - Education World Young Achievers Award

2008 in recognition of their skills and for showcasing their

ability to the world.

US-based software concern Global Scholar and

'Education World', a magazine on education honours kids

with annual awards. Srikant recievd it for Art and Music

while Sai Mali got it under the Science, Maths and

Technology' category. Nitin got it under the Sportscategory and Vinnet got it for social work.

Racing RiderL. B. Ajay Kumar, a student of class 7 of SBOA

School, Mogappair is the youngest motorcyclist on the

Irungattukottai race track in Sriperambudur. Ajay races on

his customised Yamaha RX 135 like professional racers.

He plans to leave for Malaysia for a race track training

session during his vacations.

Proud kids of

Chennai ...Hi young friends!Does your mom tell you stories?

Chat with you narrating events at home and outside?

Does she teach you to stitch buttons for your shirts orskirts?

Then you have a job this summer vacation!

Wondering what this 'job' is all about? Read on, I amsure you would love to do it.

The job is to make your mom share the ideas andknow-how with other kids or even other moms. How? Itwill be online!

Here is something you can show to your mom - http:// spinastory.blogspot.com.A mom who loves to write sharesher stories online.

Here is another - http://rhymesandmore.blogspot.com.This mom loves to sing along.

Another mom says she wants to share ideas of 'firelesscooking' with kids so that they don't stay hungry whenthey return from school and wait long hours to get fed bymom. Her son is now on to teaching the mom host theideas online.

Yes. Your job is to make your mom Net-savvy andmake her ideas known to the world!

Your mom has introduced you to the fun way learningwhen you were in nursery. Now it is your turn to do it forher!

Hey, do share what you have taught your mom thisvacation with YOCee!

May be the best 'teacher' would get an award!

From the editorial desk

Revathi

Editor

Do share this newsletter with your friends.They too would love to read as you do!

Visit - www.yocee.in/blog

News beyond Chennai!

Links to online articles for kids!

Fun ideas and suggestions

from the world of kids!

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For Private Circulation

Know your city

Jail in news...

Newspapers have reported thatas many as 108 prisoners, mostlylife convicts, wrote the class 10

(SSLC) examination in the prisonsin Tamil Nadu. Do you know where

the new premises of the Central

Prison is located in Chennai? It isin Puzhal in the north Chennai area.

The old prison near the Govt. General hospital isclsoed now and will be demoloshed to make way for

expansion of the general hospital, as well as a station for

the proposed Metro rail project.

The old prison complex is now open for public visitfrom 8.30 am to 4.30 pm untill further orders of demolition is issued by the Govt.

Thermo monitors

of Chennai ...The Regional Meteorological

Centre in Nungambakkam and the

Meteorological Observatory in

Meenambakkam monitor the

city's climate meticulously. Thesecentres observe and store climatological data throughout

the year. The Cyclone Detection Radar Station at the PortTrust Building is another observation centre that helps in

monitoring cyclones.These centres are occasionally open to the public and

students. Recently they were thrown open for the public

and students on the occasion of the National Science Day.

Want to write

for YOCee?Then, become a Student Reporter!

www. yocee.in , the only one of its kind website

for Chennai kids is launching the Student Reporter

Programme for the year 2009 - 2010.

Students studying in class 6 to 12 in any school in

Chennai city are eligible to apply. The website isselecting 20 reporters across the city schools for the

academic year.

The student reporters will get an opportunity to

report events from their school campuses and from

their residential locality, interview authors /

storytellers / artists and achiever kids.

Apply now and enjoy doing reports during the

vacation. More details on

www.yocee.in/studentreporters.php

Fascinating rails...

How about a joy-train ride thissummer vacation?

Then head to the Regional Rail

Museum situated near ICF,

Perambur. It is close to ICF Furnishing Division and can

be reached from the New Avadi Road, Anna Nagar Round

Tana, ICF Bus Terminus and Villivakkam.The Fowler Ploughing Engine, the running models of

trains and scale models of coaches are the mainattractions. There are also many indoor displays in the

museum. It is open from 10 am to 5.00 pm and functions

six days in a week. Monday is weekly holiday.

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