Pongal Celebrations

Posted on January 15, 2013 by srijayendra

On Tuesday we held Samathuva Pongal at the School. This celebrates the apparent northern movement of the sun from the Tropic of Capricorn to the Tropic of Cancer which heralds the onset of summer and the harvest. We were honoured to host a celebration in collaboration with the International Association for Religious Freedom. The function was open to all irrespective of caste or creed and not only pupils and staff but many local villagers enjoyed the fun. Pongal was prepared (a rice dish) and consumed with relish. Pupils were amused to see their Principal and senior staff dancing with obvious delight.

World Diabetes Day

Posted on November 16, 2012 by srijayendra

To raise awareness of Diabetes locally, on World Diabetes Day on 16th November the interact club worked with Dr N S Balakrishnan from Sankar Hospital to organize a march. Over two hundred students from XI standard took part. The march was flagged off by Sumit Charan the DIG of Police Tirunelveli. A mobile diabetes camp was also organized using a School bus which toured round Sankarnagar Bazaar. Over 150 patients were tested and advice and, where necessary treatment, given. A number of people who had no idea they were at risk were found to need urgent treatment. This was a very worthwhile exercise.

Technology Integrated Classrooms in the Lucy Joe Studios

Posted on November 6, 2012 by srijayendra

On 6^th November we were delighted to welcome Nigel Wray, one of our most generous benefactors to Sri Jayendra. He spent two nights with us and was able to see just how much has been achieved with the help he has given us.

He opened the first floor rooms in the Lucy Joe Studios which have been equipped as Technology Integrated classrooms. He watched a demonstration lesson and then toured the school showing great interest in everything he saw. His visit culminated in a spectacular show of music and dance in the Priory Theatre which was enjoyed by all.

It was a great pleasure for us to be able to express our gratitude to him for all he has done for us. The School would not be what it is today without his generosity which has made such an incredible difference to the lives of so many children in the area.