Encouragement from teachers inspires students to stay tuned to culture events
Kolkali team of hosts MES Central School , who have won the first prize in category IV,celebrates the victory with
the teachers in the media room. (Photo: venugopal)
Tirur (Malappurram): There was a time when CBSE schools meant only academic activities and were infamous for not encouraging any extracurricular activities, including participating in youth festivals. However, during the last few years, the trend is changing and the schools have even created separate periods and teaching posts to encourage and nurture the talent in students by creating a favourable atmosphere. The students opine that without the support from the school and teachers, they couldn’t have imagined participating in the youth festival, despite their busy academic schedule.
“When the system of education changed at State-level, there was a reflection at CBSE schools also, where students get more time to get involved with extracurricular activities. Earlier, we had to take care of ourselves if we want to take part in fests risking our classes and attendance. Moreover, there was no grace marks too,” said Ansiya Ramesh, a 12th standard student from Rani Public School, Vadakara.
“Now the situation has changed completely with very good encouragement from the school and teachers. They give special care for those who participate in such activities realizing their hardships,” she added. She feels that the students should not lose their quest in extracurricular activities after passing out from school.
“We have free hours in the time table every day where we can practice the item which we want to participate. Teachers also come to us and ask us to join in any item which we think we excel in,” said Aswin M Nair, a 10th standard student of Holy Grace Academy, Mala.
Drowpathy S Sunil, Meghana M.P and Varsha M.P of Sree Narayana Public School, Mulluvila, Kollam, feel that representing their school and showcasing their talents are the only positive things about participating in the fests.
“We have a lot to study. Still we could participate in the fests because of our passion and the support from our teachers. They give us free periods to practice and also help us to make up the lost classes. However, if we got the same treatment as that of State syllabus students, it would have helped us to face the exams without much tension,” they opine.
Day two of the 20th Kerala State CBSE Kalolsav was rich with the presence of big screen and mini screen actors along with some stars from the participants too. Cine actress Lakshmi Menon and comedian Vinod Kovoor made their presence felt at the venue. While Lakshmi Menon kept her visit low profile, Vinod Kovoor entertained the crowd with his own unique numbers and wit.
Devadas.P, son of actor Ramu and famed by his title role in the 2007 sci-fi movie ‘Athisayan’ by Vinayan, and one of the participants was one of the attractions. Devadas, who was participating in the mime competition, is representing IES Public School, Chittilappalli, Thrissur. “I want to get into my father’s business after my studies and once I am settled in that, I will think seriously about acting,” replied Devadas to a question about his ambitions. “Luck plays an important role in film. So I can’t completely rely on that,” he made his point clear.
Another star of the day was Sreehari Ramdas, 10th standard student from Sree Narayana Vidya Peetam, Mattannur, Kannur, who bagged five prizes in the competition. Sreehari, who was the Kalaprathibha during last year’s fest, won second prize in pencil drawing, cartoon and oil painting and also bagged third prize in mimicry and water colours.
Sreehari, who focuses more on painting, started testing his skills at the age of three. He is also a sculptor, and has won many laurels including the Balasri award and the Cultural Talent Search Scholarship Scheme of the central government.
( Source : dc )
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