Marching first on R-Day

The SARS platoon of Carmel School, Padmanabhanagar, won the first place in Group IV, for march past at the Republic Day Parade at Manekshaw Parade Grounds this year. Himagowri, platoon leader, received the prize. High school principal Ganapathy Rao said, "We're proud of our physical education instructors, who trained students in a short time. Our sc hool gives importance to co-curricular activities and academics, which culminates in awards!"
Kalam on confidence
"I will fly! I will fly! I am confident I will fly!" This was the mantra former President A P J Abdul Kalam taught children assembled for the Annual Day celebrations at United International School, Kannur, on January 19, 2015.
Children and parents were spell-bound as chief guest Kalam spoke on the topic "I have confidence, I will fly". He encouraged them to nurture a positive attitude, dream big and work to make it happen. He also spoke on how to make a happy home and challenged kids to make their mothers happy, adding that only then will society and the country be happy.
He answered questions of the motivated children, offered to answer more questions over email and posed for photographs with students and teachers. He presented the school library a set of his books, with his autograph.
The school presented him a beautiful painting by a student Jebastin. Earlier, he was received by founder-chairman John Peter Kirubagaran, principal Chithra Mony and admini strator Rajini Alexander and was escorted by the school band.The principal highlighted activities of the year. Students from neighbouring schools also participated .
Dance and drama
SG International Public School celebrated its 24th Annual Day on January 7. The school staged two spectacular shows. Ekta (Jack and the Bean Stalk) by the juniors included resplendent dance forms from various states of India. A dance drama Navarasa by seniors was a potpourri of legends from Hindu mythology. The participants, benefactors and choreographer received an ecstatic ovation.
The chief guest for Ekta was singer LN Shastri. Renowned playback singer and actor Rajesh Krishnan was the chief guest for Nava rasa. He also enthralled the audience with a song from the new movie Melody.
Earlier, academic advisor Anuradha Ramesh welcomed the gathering. Principal Varsh Jaideep presented the annual report. The chief guests and dignitaries were honoured by chairman Palanetra and secretary Sunandha.