Here is an important information you can use.
If you have passed Tenth standard Board exam and joined in Science stream in class eleven or pursuing class twelve or have passed 12th standard Board exam and joined any degree in science, engineering or medicine, this is for you.
Department of Science and Technology and The Indian Institute of Technology, Bangalore are offering scholarship to deserving students pursuing studies in science, engineering and medicine.
The details about different streams, eligibility and other procedure for applying for the scholarship can be had from http://www.iisc.ernet.in/kvpy/index.htm
All the best!
And yes, if you are selected for a scholarship under this scheme, do drop me a line!
Thursday, June 29, 2006
Saturday, June 24, 2006
Young Journalists Programme
How you wished you interviewed people, participate in Press meets, go round the neibourhood and write stories for newspapers and magazines!
And if you get guidance and training how useful it could be!
If learning and doing the actual job come together how beneficial it will be!
Now, here is an opportunity to get trained as Young Jounalist.
Mylapore Times, the neighbourhood newspaper, will be conducting Young Journalists Programme (YJP) for students of class 9 to 12 from July '06 to January '07.
There will be an intensive classroom training for three weekends - 90 minutes each on Saturday and Sunday, followed by weekly lecture sessions on Sundays. Venue will be Mylapore Times Journalism Centre, Corporation Complex, 3rd Cross Road, R. A Puram (Near Chennai Kaliappa Hospital)
While you are undergoing training, you will also be trained on the job. You will be assigned to do news - stories and interviews, in your neighbourhood.
You can file your reports from your cozy study room of your home and mail it to them. Best reports / stories will be published!
All that you need to do is to write an application with a note on why you wish to be on this programme in five lines and mail it to mylaporetimes@vsnl.com
Selection is based on a test report.
The fee for the entire programme is Rs.1000
The application should reach by July 1 and the classes will start in mid-July.
All the successful participants will a Merit certificate at the end of a programme.
Student Reporter programmes are common in many schools in the West.
Read a story about a student reporter who won two national awards here.
And another student reporter who climbed up in career as editor of a popular magazine here.
Gather your writing pads and pens for the programme. If you want you can put your camera and recorder too in your reporter-bag.
But don't forget to pack your scrap books and files for arranging the published stories / reports! They will be part of your Curriculum vitae when you go to college and a job thereafter.
Next time when I see you on the road, you could be shaking hands with people with a Student Reporter ID Card hanging through the collar!
This programme is currently available to students of Adyar and Mylapore schools!
For more details call 24982244.
And if you get guidance and training how useful it could be!
If learning and doing the actual job come together how beneficial it will be!
Now, here is an opportunity to get trained as Young Jounalist.
Mylapore Times, the neighbourhood newspaper, will be conducting Young Journalists Programme (YJP) for students of class 9 to 12 from July '06 to January '07.
There will be an intensive classroom training for three weekends - 90 minutes each on Saturday and Sunday, followed by weekly lecture sessions on Sundays. Venue will be Mylapore Times Journalism Centre, Corporation Complex, 3rd Cross Road, R. A Puram (Near Chennai Kaliappa Hospital)
While you are undergoing training, you will also be trained on the job. You will be assigned to do news - stories and interviews, in your neighbourhood.
You can file your reports from your cozy study room of your home and mail it to them. Best reports / stories will be published!
All that you need to do is to write an application with a note on why you wish to be on this programme in five lines and mail it to mylaporetimes@vsnl.com
Selection is based on a test report.
The fee for the entire programme is Rs.1000
The application should reach by July 1 and the classes will start in mid-July.
All the successful participants will a Merit certificate at the end of a programme.
Student Reporter programmes are common in many schools in the West.
Read a story about a student reporter who won two national awards here.
And another student reporter who climbed up in career as editor of a popular magazine here.
Gather your writing pads and pens for the programme. If you want you can put your camera and recorder too in your reporter-bag.
But don't forget to pack your scrap books and files for arranging the published stories / reports! They will be part of your Curriculum vitae when you go to college and a job thereafter.
Next time when I see you on the road, you could be shaking hands with people with a Student Reporter ID Card hanging through the collar!
This programme is currently available to students of Adyar and Mylapore schools!
For more details call 24982244.
Friday, June 23, 2006
Storytelling competition
If you are a student of class 8 and you can tell stories on animals, you should be at the Storytelling competition this week.
It will be held on June 28, Wednesday 2 pm at Manuelmony Higher Secondary School, Tiruvanmiyur.
You will have to go to the school to fill in the entry form before June 26 (Monday)
More information will be available at this phone no. 24913686
The following will be useful for your preparation, I thought:
http://www.storycraft.com/
http://www.katha.org/
Have fun telling and listening to stories!
It will be held on June 28, Wednesday 2 pm at Manuelmony Higher Secondary School, Tiruvanmiyur.
You will have to go to the school to fill in the entry form before June 26 (Monday)
More information will be available at this phone no. 24913686
The following will be useful for your preparation, I thought:
http://www.storycraft.com/
http://www.katha.org/
Have fun telling and listening to stories!
Tuesday, June 20, 2006
Mathematics Olympiad coaching for Chennai Kids
Do you have an interest in numbers? You love mathematics like Srinivasa Ramanujan?
Then you should aim at participating in the International Mathematics Olympiad.
Of course, it is not yet another easy competitive exam. You should work right from your Class 4 or 5 to participate in the Olympiad when will be class 9 onwards!
But do you know that there is help available in various forms? Classes, lectures, discussion sessions and many more.
One such is the coaching by Nehru Children's Cultural Association. They are conducting classes during weekends of July and August.
The classes will be at Sri Karpagavalli Vidyalaya, 4, East Mada Street, Mangollai, Mylapore on Saturday evenings and Sunday mornings.
If you are interested contact 24453014 or 94444 16484.
You can even subscribe to the publications of The Association of Mathematics Teachers of India. The periodicals and the tests and lectures will be useful.
Watch out for lecture and discussions sessions at The Children's Club, Mylapore. I will keep you posted about all the help available in Chennai.
There will be a maths talent test for students of class 11at 9.30 am at The Children's Club on July 1, 2006. Entry Fee Rs. 10. Call 28474140 for more details
Then you should aim at participating in the International Mathematics Olympiad.
Of course, it is not yet another easy competitive exam. You should work right from your Class 4 or 5 to participate in the Olympiad when will be class 9 onwards!
But do you know that there is help available in various forms? Classes, lectures, discussion sessions and many more.
One such is the coaching by Nehru Children's Cultural Association. They are conducting classes during weekends of July and August.
The classes will be at Sri Karpagavalli Vidyalaya, 4, East Mada Street, Mangollai, Mylapore on Saturday evenings and Sunday mornings.
If you are interested contact 24453014 or 94444 16484.
You can even subscribe to the publications of The Association of Mathematics Teachers of India. The periodicals and the tests and lectures will be useful.
Watch out for lecture and discussions sessions at The Children's Club, Mylapore. I will keep you posted about all the help available in Chennai.
There will be a maths talent test for students of class 11at 9.30 am at The Children's Club on July 1, 2006. Entry Fee Rs. 10. Call 28474140 for more details
Sunday, June 18, 2006
Fun with Astronomy
The sky above us is not only vast but also consists of objects that make us curious about them.
If you and your parents are free this Saturday, check this out.
Tamil Nadu Science and Technology Centre will conduct a one-day programme 'Fun with Astronomy' on June 24 from 10 am to 8.30 p m at B.M. Birla Palnetarium, Gandhi Mandapam Road, Kotturpuram
If you are a student of class 6 to 10, you are eligible to participate with your family! Yes with mom, dad and brother and sister. Sounds great!
Simple astronomical concepts will be explained and a session of night sky observation is also there.
This is open to only 40 families will be admitted on first come basis. So hurry to register in person.
Hey... this is free session!
If you and your parents are free this Saturday, check this out.
Tamil Nadu Science and Technology Centre will conduct a one-day programme 'Fun with Astronomy' on June 24 from 10 am to 8.30 p m at B.M. Birla Palnetarium, Gandhi Mandapam Road, Kotturpuram
If you are a student of class 6 to 10, you are eligible to participate with your family! Yes with mom, dad and brother and sister. Sounds great!
Simple astronomical concepts will be explained and a session of night sky observation is also there.
This is open to only 40 families will be admitted on first come basis. So hurry to register in person.
Hey... this is free session!
Quiz on Japan
Do you know something more than Ikabana and Origami about Japan? Then you should participate in this quiz!
ABK - AOTS DOSOKAI - Tamil Nadu Centre is conducting this quiz for school children of classes 10, 11 and 12.
Each school can send only two representative.
The preliminaries will be held on June 24 at 9 am.
For more details call 23740318.
ABK - AOTS DOSOKAI - Tamil Nadu Centre is conducting this quiz for school children of classes 10, 11 and 12.
Each school can send only two representative.
The preliminaries will be held on June 24 at 9 am.
For more details call 23740318.
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
Hols are over! What next?
Of course, studies, classes, tuitions! - I hear what you all say in chorus.
School books do provide you with a lot of knowledge. I know you all read a little more onthe subjects from other books, sometimes even books prescribed by other Boards.
A few more read Gokulam, Chandamama, Tinkle and so on.
But, is just reading and saving information on the hard disk of your brain, just enough?
Do you hear from your parents, teachers, uncles and aunties that there are a few skills which need every child's attention?
Do you like to learn to play a musical instrument?
Do you want to tell your friends whats happening in your apartment complex?
Do you like to talk about safety of school children on the road, in your school's morning assembly?
Do you wish to know more about your town or city?
Are you eager to know what kind of work people do in a bank?
Do you know there are innovators from rural areas?
Then, be on your toes to learn some extra skills - communication, writing, public speaking and above all thinking out of the box!
Keep your eyes, ears open but allow your mind to sound you off whenever something worthwhile is happening. Now read about the awards for grassroot innovations.
I will come back with more ideas and resource places to hone your special skills. Keep visiting the blog.
And yeah, all the best for this all new year!
School books do provide you with a lot of knowledge. I know you all read a little more onthe subjects from other books, sometimes even books prescribed by other Boards.
A few more read Gokulam, Chandamama, Tinkle and so on.
But, is just reading and saving information on the hard disk of your brain, just enough?
Do you hear from your parents, teachers, uncles and aunties that there are a few skills which need every child's attention?
Do you like to learn to play a musical instrument?
Do you want to tell your friends whats happening in your apartment complex?
Do you like to talk about safety of school children on the road, in your school's morning assembly?
Do you wish to know more about your town or city?
Are you eager to know what kind of work people do in a bank?
Do you know there are innovators from rural areas?
Then, be on your toes to learn some extra skills - communication, writing, public speaking and above all thinking out of the box!
Keep your eyes, ears open but allow your mind to sound you off whenever something worthwhile is happening. Now read about the awards for grassroot innovations.
I will come back with more ideas and resource places to hone your special skills. Keep visiting the blog.
And yeah, all the best for this all new year!
Wednesday, June 07, 2006
Nursery / Pre-schools / childcare centres
Hi kids!
For a change, this post is for Moms and Dads!
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On popular demand from young parents, I tried to gather info on nursery schools, pre-schools, play schools, day care / creches in many parts of Chennai.
I came across many such centres in Adyar, T. Nagar, Mylapore, a few in Tiruvanmiyur, Abiramapuram, Velachery and Nungambakkam. Almost 'nil' in north Madras.
I guess the working parents reside, not in North Madras!
I welcome additions to the list. (The list is alphabetical in order)
Disclaimer: Parents, please verify with others who leave their kids in these places, before taking a decision. I do not have any personal experience or connection with any of these schools / creches!
Aarambh Play School
125 (Old no. 59), G. N. Chetty Road, T. Nagar. Phone: 45872636
Abhyaas Play School
Shreyas apartments, IV Seaward Road, Valmiki Nagar, Tiruvanmiyur. 24402651
Akshara Play School
23(Old no.10) Arisikara Street, Mylapore. Phone:24640742, 24939232
Alpana Creche
Unit D, Level 1, Sreela Terrace, 105, I Main Road, Gandhinagar, Adyar. Phone: 24416468
Apple Kids - International Pre school
13, Teachers Colony, Adyar. Phone: 30979445, 9884423695
Bright Kids Pre school (Day care attached)
17, Anna Avenue, Bhakthavathsalam Nagar, Adyar. (Behind Ganapathiram Theatre)
Phone: 55686866, 9444466216
*Euro kids - Alwarpet
Play Group and Nursery, 1F, Subaraya Avenue (Behind Sony World), Off C.P. Ramaswamy Road, Abhiramapuram. Phone: 9894050227, 9894040227
* Ask for centres at other areas in the city
Khel Play School and Creche
85, T.T.K. Road, Alwarpet. 24993172, 9840574008
Kutties Play School
18, Luz Church Road, Karpagambal Nagar, Mylapore. Phone: 24662557
Little Steps (Play school, day care and after school activities)
38, Co-operative Colony, Behind Park Sheraton, Chennai 18. Phone:24995759
Princess Naik's Play Coop
Play school, Pre school and day care centre, 12 (83), IV Main Road, Gandhinagar, Adyar.
Phone:42054989, 9884610369
Silver n Springs, Nursery and Primary
29(Old no. 15), School View Road, I Lane, R. k. Nagar, Mandaveli. Phone: 42100564, 24618473
Smart roots (Play school and Creche)
5, 5th Cross Street, Lakshmana Perumal Nagar, Kottivakkam. Cell: 92821 04486
www.smartroots.in
Sprouts Montessori House of Children
358, TTK Road, Alwarpet. Phone: 24984074, 42059447, Cell:98411 22788
Sun Shine Play school and Day care
4, 22nd Cross Street, Indira Nagar, Adyar. Phone:24411247, 9444810307
For a change, this post is for Moms and Dads!
-----------------------------
On popular demand from young parents, I tried to gather info on nursery schools, pre-schools, play schools, day care / creches in many parts of Chennai.
I came across many such centres in Adyar, T. Nagar, Mylapore, a few in Tiruvanmiyur, Abiramapuram, Velachery and Nungambakkam. Almost 'nil' in north Madras.
I guess the working parents reside, not in North Madras!
I welcome additions to the list. (The list is alphabetical in order)
Disclaimer: Parents, please verify with others who leave their kids in these places, before taking a decision. I do not have any personal experience or connection with any of these schools / creches!
Aarambh Play School
125 (Old no. 59), G. N. Chetty Road, T. Nagar. Phone: 45872636
Abhyaas Play School
Shreyas apartments, IV Seaward Road, Valmiki Nagar, Tiruvanmiyur. 24402651
Akshara Play School
23(Old no.10) Arisikara Street, Mylapore. Phone:24640742, 24939232
Alpana Creche
Unit D, Level 1, Sreela Terrace, 105, I Main Road, Gandhinagar, Adyar. Phone: 24416468
Apple Kids - International Pre school
13, Teachers Colony, Adyar. Phone: 30979445, 9884423695
Bright Kids Pre school (Day care attached)
17, Anna Avenue, Bhakthavathsalam Nagar, Adyar. (Behind Ganapathiram Theatre)
Phone: 55686866, 9444466216
*Euro kids - Alwarpet
Play Group and Nursery, 1F, Subaraya Avenue (Behind Sony World), Off C.P. Ramaswamy Road, Abhiramapuram. Phone: 9894050227, 9894040227
* Ask for centres at other areas in the city
Khel Play School and Creche
85, T.T.K. Road, Alwarpet. 24993172, 9840574008
Kutties Play School
18, Luz Church Road, Karpagambal Nagar, Mylapore. Phone: 24662557
Little Steps (Play school, day care and after school activities)
38, Co-operative Colony, Behind Park Sheraton, Chennai 18. Phone:24995759
Princess Naik's Play Coop
Play school, Pre school and day care centre, 12 (83), IV Main Road, Gandhinagar, Adyar.
Phone:42054989, 9884610369
Silver n Springs, Nursery and Primary
29(Old no. 15), School View Road, I Lane, R. k. Nagar, Mandaveli. Phone: 42100564, 24618473
Smart roots (Play school and Creche)
5, 5th Cross Street, Lakshmana Perumal Nagar, Kottivakkam. Cell: 92821 04486
www.smartroots.in
Sprouts Montessori House of Children
358, TTK Road, Alwarpet. Phone: 24984074, 42059447, Cell:98411 22788
Sun Shine Play school and Day care
4, 22nd Cross Street, Indira Nagar, Adyar. Phone:24411247, 9444810307
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