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Challenging for the grey cells School Notes

BANGALORE: It sure was challenging for the grey cells of the participants at the cluster-level quiz competition organised at the Army Public School here on Tuesday. How many lines does a sonnet have? What is the study of tress called? In which country did ice-hockey originate? These questions had some stumped, and others tripped over themselves to answer.

Teams of seven Army Schools from Secunderabad, Wellington, Thiruvananthapuram, Bangalore and Kannur vied with one another to prove themselves the best at the competition organised in association with Army Welfare Education Society, New Delhi.

The host team comprising Darsha, Paras and Anirudha qualified for the command-level quiz to be held in Pune. The triumphant three acknowledged the “home support” that boosted their confidence.

Investiture

Cabinet members of Ryan International School, Kundalahalli, took oath to uphold the values of the institution at the investiture ceremony held recently. The ceremony began with Bible reading and a prayer invoking the blessings of the Almighty. Air Commodore R. Chopra was the chief guest and he told the students to discharge their duties with passion and conviction.

Pastor Timothy Connors said a prayer.

At MES

This was an election of a different kind. Neither the voters nor the candidates were anywhere near the age of 18, the constitutional requirement to take part in the election process. Yet, they got a chance to learn the nuances of the electoral process. MES Kishore Kendra Public School, Vidyaranyapura, conducted elections for the school cabinet recently. Students from classes VI to VII exercised their franchise to elect their leaders for the academic year.

St. Ann’s

St. Ann’s High School, Rajajinagar, believes that inculcating true leadership qualities among young minds is part of education. Hence, it conducted elections recently for the students’ council. T. Balakrishna, chairman of the institution, was present.

Disha 2008

CMR National Public School, Banaswadi, hosted Disha 2008, an interschool festival, recently. Children enthusiastically participated in various competitions in music, art, dance. Students from about 20 schools participated.

The Hindu NIE Team

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