Project Day San Academy Group Of Schools

The tastefully decorated entrance built in the anticipation for all those who entered the room. There were big models which showed fruits, vegetables and the seeds inside them. Actual seeds were also on display which was followed by description of germination. Hearing about germination from the tiny tots, along with edible parts of different plants, uses of plants and trees was really great.

The walls and the centre piece artistically picturized all the salient features of the seasons and the young ones explained them well. The entire room could have been used as a photo booth, each wall, each display vying with each other for praise.

Children usually listen to stories narrated by their parents, grandparents or teachers. This time we had the little ones from Senior KG sweetly telling us a few. The attractively created backdrops, with 3 D effect enhanced the story in the minds of the visitors. The centre piece had the characters from the stories. Children were divided into groups and the related the story picking up the thread from their previous partner. One could see the visitors taking photos of their children in front of each story portrayal. The stories were: The Selfish Giant, The Frog Prince, The Little Fir Tree, Little Red Riding Hood, Ask Mr. Bear. The class room mobiles included many important items/characters from each story – like castle, frog prince.

One of the most common topics of today is pollution. But it is an entirely new concept for Class 1 and it did not deter them from explaining the whole scenario with carefully formed statements. The centre model conveyed a strong message “Say No To Plastics”. It showed a big globe with examples of decomposable and non-degradable products. They not only had models on almost all kinds – Vehicular, Land, Water, Thermal, Soil, Air, Light, Visual pollution, the children explained these with examples. They enlightened us about their causes, the effect on us/environment and had even come out with solutions in some cases.

Classes 2 and 3 took us through a journey of our body and the environment. Though the entrance may have given you a false note that you were entering the world of medicine, once one crosses the threshold there were in for a feast to learn facts on various topics from human body to protecting the environment. Their message was loud and clear when the centre piece was about saving planet earth. They had a model of all the important organs of our body. As safety measures are vital in this age, a couple of models were on prevention of accidents on roads. The road was shown in another model where sensors were placed on strategic points which when activated by the passage of vehicles will switch on the next street lamp. Other working models included drip water irrigation, solar power irrigation, waste water treatment plant and a windmill producing power for the house nearby. Non working models like structure of DNA, Rain water harvesting; Photosynthesis, Day and night, Sewage Treatment Plant, etc. were equally appreciated. Their take home – a sapling inside a tender coconut was very innovative.

One was welcomed into this room with a beautifully designed maze and human face on the door with the help of geometric shapes. A person with mathemaphobia may have had some trepidation in entering this room, but the choice of topics with visually pleasing charts and models would put anxiety to rest. The activities held the interests of the visitors. They included calculating the age, shadow triangle, finding the day of any date, among others. Mathematics in real life showed building with such architectural designs, like the Burj Khalifa. Other models were of Geodesic Dome, String art, Geometrical city, Fibonacci series, Pascal triangle, Ramanujam number, etc. There were a few working models too like Pythagoras theorem, Tesla 3-6-9. The Centre piece was a huge display of BMI and the photo-booth, concentric circles, was strategically placed near it.

English Department welcomed one and all into their library, through their door chart. Their main message of the room was ‘The Importance of Reading Books”. They set up a shelf at the entrance of the room where various dailies and weeklies were spread out. People were seen browsing through them as they passed by. The centre piece which also served as photo booth had a tree shelf with small children books. A couple of bean bags and pillows were spread out. Children enjoyed reading the stories and take pictures. One backdrop gave details of some eminent authors and poets. Grammar, which included parts of speech, rhyming words, prefix-suffix, compound words, tenses, was presented in a very interactive manner. But that was not all. All time favourites Alice in Wonderland, Gulliver’s travels, Treasure island and Harry Potter were depicted in the form of models supplemented by explanation and charts at the background. The charts had the story board, details about the author, characters and other related stories. Character sketch of Geronimo Stilton, Armando Salazar, Poetry Analysis of “The Poison Tree” and Book Review of “Percy Jackson – The Lightning Thief” were also on display.

Tamil Department showcased the language in a very spirited form. Their efforts had a lot of appreciation as the visitors could visualize what was being depicted and they could relate to it. All the five land forms Kurunji, Mullai, Marutham, Neithal, Paalai were very intrinsically depicted. Even minute details were not ignored. Their centre piece represented the village life, the main backbone of the country. Scenes from epics adorned the walls along with the life in Tamil Nadu (both past and present). Important personalities like Avvayyar, Bharathidasan, Bharathiyar were covered. Famous works like Thirukkural found their way too. Famous scenes from the life of some famous kings like Karikala Cholan were showcased. Even though medicine has grown in leaps and bounds, home remedy and Tamil medicine has not lost its popularity for various reasons and information was given about “Nattu Maruthuvam” too. Some models like the Thanjavur Temple had the adults giving a second look.

Our National language Hindi shared its show space with our ancient language Sanskrit. Apart from the grammar topics they had charts and models regarding ancient, old poets in Hindi Literature. Some of the famous relics and epics were also on display. The importance of Sanskrit and Hindi in various dialects was neatly shown. Stories connected to patriotism towards our nation and respect towards our teachers was also selected. The centre piece had all the national symbols of India.

Class 6 students were involved in this category. Their working models were exquisite as they were complemented with excellent explanation. Keeping in mind the water scarcity faced by the city there was a water indicator system to indicate the levels in our tanks. Other models included motion based door opener, fire and gas avoider system, Health monitoring system, Automatic visitor counter, Automatic waste segregation system, etc. Models were also done on Smart road safety systems, voice/vibration controlled systems and those that can be controlled using Android phones. Some of these models were accompanied by the circuit diagrams as well. Each model was coupled with a good explanation which included the working procedure, Principles, Applications, Sensors used, Advantages (and sometimes disadvantages as well) of the system, importance of safety, and the compatibility in today’s world. The centre piece enlightened us regarding the old and new technologies.

Classes 7 to 9 were involved in this project, which had on display several working models. The Entrance was decorated in such a way that you knew that you had entered the world of Engineering. Easy-to-understand explanations of how hydraulics powers diggers, cranes, lifts and bridges had the parents listening attentively. In this age of pollution one would really love to have a smoke absorber like the one created by the children. How is a rocket launched? How is the machine moved to change the direction of the missiles? Well, this was beautifully explained with the help of a working model. Other exhibits included: pneumatic machine, robotic arm, siege engine, propeller car, turbines etc. Their centre piece was a model of a smart city. Photo booth had a submarine and several marine creatures with a scuba driver at the background. One could see children waiting for their turns for a click. The backdrops and the mobiles made one wonder whether they had entered a real Engineering capsule.

Students from our school have the privilege to pursue their passion in robotics as an after-school activity. Along with their trainer they get to exhibit their skills during the Project Day too. The visitors were welcomed into the room by a humanoid. All the models on display were working and they were strengthened by descriptive explanation. Their working models included 3-level transmission system, object avoidance robot, robotic arm, movable fork lift, blind stick, prosthetic robotic hand, automatic water sprinkler, etc. The main attraction for the children and adult alike was the game where the planets were to be placed on their right orbit by a robot.

San Academy has a very sincere set of students in Scouts and Guides and they very diligently take part in all the events that come their way. In their room they set up a tent and the visitors could visualize the experience they get while camping out. The entrance had two huge paintings of a scout and guide with their motto. After a thorough survey of the charts and models, everyone could realize what being a scout or a guide means. There was a detailed explanation of the journey a child takes from the age of 3 to 15 and the various tests that they would undertake. Various memorabilia were on display too. Also as exhibits in that room was various art and craft items that were made by the teacher and the students.

The entrance and the lobby gave the general idea to the visitors on what they could expect when they visited the classrooms. A cultural event was held for the visitors twice a day, to give an introduction of the theme, by each category.