29-08-2020
Onam is one of Kerala's most significant harvest festivals and is an attraction for thousands of people outside and within the State. During this season, all the activities are centered on worship, music, dance, sports, boat races, and delicious food. To mark Onam's significance and portray our cultural diversity, students of Presidium conducted a special online assembly on Onam. It started with an enchanting prayer, and then the students showcased various traditions followed during this celebration, from Rangoli Making - Pookkalam to beautiful dances and from the cooking of special delicacies to the making of beautiful colorful boats. Students also presented an informative speech based on the story behind the celebration of Onam. They portrayed the role of King Mahabali along with the reason to celebrate this Harvest festival. The atmosphere was full of festivity and cheer.
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29-08-2020
"All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy." This proverb highlights the importance of playful activities in our life. Sports help us improve both physical and mental strength. National Sports Day was celebrated at the Presidium through Online Assembly. Students were enlightened about the significance of the day, and medals were given for various sports achievements. To promote linkage between sports, clubs, and schools, our sports prefects of various clubs addressed the students to participate in fun and healthy physical activities and develop working partnerships and collaboration with stakeholders. Many young students dream of one-day playing sports professionally and grow up regarding star athletes as their heroes, so students represented themselves as famous sports personalities like Sachin, PT Usha, to name a few. The assembly filled the students with sportsmanship and enthusiasm.
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29-08-2020
Presidium held an online 'Intra Class Quiz Competition' for the students of Grades Nursery - III. The main aim of this competition was to promote general awareness among the students besides their academic acquaintance. The quiz consisted of two rounds i.e., Preliminary Round and Final Round and covered various domains like water, National Symbols, famous Indian Sports personalities, animals, and nutrients. All the students were required to participate in the Preliminary Round. Top 10 best performers were shortlisted to participate in the Final Round. Out of these top three whiz kids from each section were declared as 'Quiz Champs.' Organized by 'The Storytellers' Academy of Mass Communication, the competition filled not just the motivational spirit but also the curiosity among contestants.
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29-08-2020
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16-08-2020
‘The only way to learn MATHEMATICS is to DO MATHEMATICS.’ Mathematics activities/competitions help the students to think from a different perspective. It also promotes many good qualities like teamwork, problem-solving skills, time management, patience, etc. In order to test the knowledge of the basic concepts, Mathematics activity was organized for Grade- VI. It generated intense interest in the students. The aim of conducting this activity was to represent decimal numbers on the Grid. Students thoroughly enjoyed the activity as they learned about decimal numbers and their representation on Grid.
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15-08-2020
Physics activities/competitions help the students to think from a different perspective. Science is different because the answers to scientific questions are not found in a textbook or through pondering high and lofty thoughts but result from the careful collection and analysis of laboratory evidence. To test the practical knowledge of the basic concepts, Physics activity was organized for Grade- IX. It generated intense interest in the students. The aim of conducting this activity was to enhance the practical knowledge of students. Students learned about the Graphical Representation of Motion through Distance- Time and Velocity- Time Graph. It was indeed an interesting and educational experience for our students.
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14-08-2020
11-08-2020
“Culture Education is an essential aspect of the curriculum.” Understanding the importance of culture and glorifying Indian traditions with the young generation, staff and students of Presidium celebrated Janmashtami with great fervor and devotion. Janmashtami is celebrated as the birthday of Lord Krishna, one of the most powerful and eminent reincarnations of Lord Vishnu. Presidium seized the opportunity to both jubilate and foster young minds regarding tradition. The tiny tots of Nursery and Prep were dressed up as Lord Krishna and Radha, along with flute, peacock feathers, and matkis, which touched everyone’s heart. In a mesmerizing skit, Presidians portrayed the characters of Lord Sri Krishna, Radha, Sudama, and Balram. The event also showcased young hands at the craft like Matki & Flute decoration. From Bal Leela to Raas Leela, Presidians left no stone unturned to put their best foot forward. The assembly culminated with a message by our respected Principal emphasizing moral values and Victory of Good over Evil.
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08-08-2020
Maps help to clarify and structure ideas. A map activity was conducted in grade 6 of Presidium to help students synthesize and integrate information, ideas, and concepts. On the physical map of India, students marked tributaries of different rivers and identified the Sulaiman and Kirthar hills' location. During this activity, students noticed how small streams flowing from different directions come together to form the main river. This helped them to represent the real world on a much smaller scale. It was a fun-filled activity and assisted our students to enhance their learning.
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