Thursday, February 3, 2011
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Scrabble Champs!
Our scrabble contest went wonderfully well.......thanks to all the enthusiastic participation from kids aged 8 to 15 years!
The final match in both categories was well fought and a close finish. Hearty congratulations to all the winners. Gift vouchers were awarded to the first and second prize winners and all participants received certificates in addition to being gifted a 2 month free subscription to the Gulmohar Days Library!
Thank you to our teachers Ranji and Nisha for conducting the contest so smoothly!
Well done kids and hope to see you all use the library and become avid readers in the next few weeks! :)
Here are some pictures that capture all the action!
The final match in both categories was well fought and a close finish. Hearty congratulations to all the winners. Gift vouchers were awarded to the first and second prize winners and all participants received certificates in addition to being gifted a 2 month free subscription to the Gulmohar Days Library!
Thank you to our teachers Ranji and Nisha for conducting the contest so smoothly!
Well done kids and hope to see you all use the library and become avid readers in the next few weeks! :)
Here are some pictures that capture all the action!
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| The Elimination Rounds in progress |
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| OUR CHAMPIONS! |
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
SCRABBLE CONTEST FOR KIDS!!
Hello everyone!
Gear up for some fun saturdays at Gulmohar days this month! Announcing a Scrabble Competition for kids ages 8 years and above!
So your child thinks he/she has a way with words! Time to prove it and win a prize or two!
Here are the event details:
Event: Let's Scrabble: Contest for kids
Ages: GROUP 1: ages 8 to 10 years
GROUP 2: ages 10 -15 years
Date: Saturday, 29th January 2011
Time: 10.00 am
Fee: Library members: Absolutely free :)
Non Members: Rs 100/
Last Date to Register: 26th January, 2011
Looking forward to some good participation and an even better contest!
Gear up for some fun saturdays at Gulmohar days this month! Announcing a Scrabble Competition for kids ages 8 years and above!
So your child thinks he/she has a way with words! Time to prove it and win a prize or two!
Here are the event details:
Event: Let's Scrabble: Contest for kids
Ages: GROUP 1: ages 8 to 10 years
GROUP 2: ages 10 -15 years
Date: Saturday, 29th January 2011
Time: 10.00 am
Fee: Library members: Absolutely free :)
Non Members: Rs 100/
Last Date to Register: 26th January, 2011
Looking forward to some good participation and an even better contest!
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Winter Workshops and Christmas Fun!!
Greetings! The New Year is upon us and all of us at Gulmohar Days wish you a very Happy 2011!! We had a fun filled December, what with our winter workshops and christmas celebrations. Here are a few pictures that capture all the excitement. Enjoy them and we look forward to seeing all of you once our classes commence from the 10th of January, 2011.
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| PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP: AGES 8 YEARS ABOVE |
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| THE FUN & FITNESS CLUB |
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| THE CHRISTMAS EVE PROGRAMME |
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| THE PRIZE WINNERS OF THE CREATIVE WRITING COMPETITION |
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| TALKING ART AND SCIENCE!! |
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| OUR BUDDING WRITERS |
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| THE SINGING STARS |
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| THE YOGA DISPLAY |
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| SCIENCE IS FUN: WORKSHOP FOR KIDS AGES 4 TO 7 YEARS |
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Winter Workshops for Kids this December!
Winter Workshops December 2010
Gulmohar Days is pleased to announce the following holiday workshops:
Workshop | Ages Group | Date | Time | Description |
Science Is Fun | 4 – 7 yrs | 13th to 17th and 20th to 24th Dec. | 11.00 am to 12.30 pm | Kids may enroll for either part or whole of the programme |
The Sound Of Music (western Vocal singing) | 4 – 8 years | 13th to 24 th Dec. | 5.15 to 6.00 pm | 10 days of fun music & singing sessions with a feel of Christmas! |
Let’s Scrabble! | 7 – 12 years | 13th to 17th Dec | 4 to 5 pm | Word games, vocab. building and scrabble fun! |
Fun n Fitness | 4 – 12 years above | 13th to 30th | 4.00 to 5.00 pm | Fitness club for kids every Mon, Wed and Fri. only |
Photography (basic course) | 8 – 15 years | 20th to 23rd Dec | 11.00 am to 1.00 pm | Kids must bring their own cameras + charged battery |
Photography ( advanced) | 8 – 15 years | 18th Dec. | 9 to 12 pm | A one day outdoor session on popular demand. All kids from our previous basic course and those with working knowledge of cameras may attend |
Story Writing and Illustration | 8 to 15 years | 20th to 24th Dec | 4 to 5.30 pm | A perfect blend of art, creative writing and imaginative thinking for all those budding writers |
As always our Library and Day Care will remain open throughout the holidays. Library Timings are 10.00 am to 7.00 pm. For further information on any of the programmes please send us an email on gulmohardays@gmail.com | ||||
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Creative Writing Competition: Results!!
Hello everyone,
Congratulations to all the children who took part in the competition. The participants found the topics interesting and the contest challenging. We looked for writing that was fresh in ideas, clear in thought and well crafted.
A big thank you to the parents who encouraged their children to go out and try something new.
So here are the winners by category:
Poetry:
1st prize: Khushi Barjatya (Best Friends)
2nd prize: Neel Shah ( Memories)
3rd prize: Taneya Apshankar (Rainbow Smile)
Special Mention: Saniya Shah(Best Friends)
Essay:
1st prize: Arjun Nair ( My Dream School)
2nd prize: Neel Shah ( If I were a superhero, I would be...)
Short Story:
Category 8 - 10 years:
1st prize: Mihika Bansal
Category 11 - 15 years:
1st prize: Khushi Barjatya
2nd prize: Arjun Nair
Congratulations to all the children who took part in the competition. The participants found the topics interesting and the contest challenging. We looked for writing that was fresh in ideas, clear in thought and well crafted.
A big thank you to the parents who encouraged their children to go out and try something new.
So here are the winners by category:
Poetry:
1st prize: Khushi Barjatya (Best Friends)
2nd prize: Neel Shah ( Memories)
3rd prize: Taneya Apshankar (Rainbow Smile)
Special Mention: Saniya Shah(Best Friends)
Essay:
1st prize: Arjun Nair ( My Dream School)
2nd prize: Neel Shah ( If I were a superhero, I would be...)
Short Story:
Category 8 - 10 years:
1st prize: Mihika Bansal
Category 11 - 15 years:
1st prize: Khushi Barjatya
2nd prize: Arjun Nair
Thursday, November 18, 2010
One day photography workshop (advanced) in December
Hi everyone,
Pleased to announce a one-day Photography Workshop (advanced) in December.
This is for all the kids who joined us for our August Workshop and have been asking for more. And also for all kids who have a working knowledge of manual cameras and are familiar with the basics of photography.
Please note details below:
Course Title: Photography workshop (advanced)
Date: 18th of December 2010, Saturday
Time: 10.00 am to 1.00 pm
AGE GROUP: 9 to 15 yrs
COURSE MENTOR: Ms. Richie Deaver
MATERIALS REQD: Children must bring their digital cameras from home for each of the sessions. Camera must have an empty memory card and fully charged battery.
Venue: Gulmohar Days, Kalyani Nagar
As always we will accept only a limited number in our batch. Please do drop by at the earliest to pay the fee and register.
Pleased to announce a one-day Photography Workshop (advanced) in December.
This is for all the kids who joined us for our August Workshop and have been asking for more. And also for all kids who have a working knowledge of manual cameras and are familiar with the basics of photography.
Please note details below:
Course Title: Photography workshop (advanced)
Date: 18th of December 2010, Saturday
Time: 10.00 am to 1.00 pm
AGE GROUP: 9 to 15 yrs
COURSE MENTOR: Ms. Richie Deaver
MATERIALS REQD: Children must bring their digital cameras from home for each of the sessions. Camera must have an empty memory card and fully charged battery.
Venue: Gulmohar Days, Kalyani Nagar
As always we will accept only a limited number in our batch. Please do drop by at the earliest to pay the fee and register.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Photography Workshop for kids (Basic course) in December
Hi everyone,
Gulmohar Days is happy to host a fun and hands-on Photography workshop for kids as part of our Winter Workshops in December 2010. Our previous photography workshop was a huge success and the kids have been begging for more.
Pls find course details below:
COURSE TITLE: Photography Workshop (Basic Course)
AGE GROUP: 9 to 15 yrs
DAYS: 4 DAY WORKSHOP; 4 sessions of 2 hours each
DATES: Indoor sessions: 20th, 21st, 22nd of December 2010
Outdoor session: 23rd of August, 2010
TIME: 11.00 am to 1.00 pm
COURSE MENTOR: Ms. Richie Deaver
MATERIALS REQD: Children must bring their digital cameras from home for each of the sessions. Camera must have an empty memory card and fully charged battery.
COURSE CONTENT:
• Camera History - Defining photography and how it began
• Camera handling, Using a point-and-shoot camera (parts, functions, handling, and storage)
• Essentials of a good photo
• composition and color
• capturing subjects from various viewpoints
• viewing and feedback of students photos
• The outdoor session would be a fun day wherein kids will use techniques they have learned in class
As always we will accept only a limited number of participants in this group. Pls call at the earliest if you wish to enroll your child in our workshop or for any further inquiries regarding fee structure. Enrollments are underway already. Looking forward....
Gulmohar Days is happy to host a fun and hands-on Photography workshop for kids as part of our Winter Workshops in December 2010. Our previous photography workshop was a huge success and the kids have been begging for more.
Pls find course details below:
COURSE TITLE: Photography Workshop (Basic Course)
AGE GROUP: 9 to 15 yrs
DAYS: 4 DAY WORKSHOP; 4 sessions of 2 hours each
DATES: Indoor sessions: 20th, 21st, 22nd of December 2010
Outdoor session: 23rd of August, 2010
TIME: 11.00 am to 1.00 pm
COURSE MENTOR: Ms. Richie Deaver
MATERIALS REQD: Children must bring their digital cameras from home for each of the sessions. Camera must have an empty memory card and fully charged battery.
COURSE CONTENT:
• Camera History - Defining photography and how it began
• Camera handling, Using a point-and-shoot camera (parts, functions, handling, and storage)
• Essentials of a good photo
• composition and color
• capturing subjects from various viewpoints
• viewing and feedback of students photos
• The outdoor session would be a fun day wherein kids will use techniques they have learned in class
As always we will accept only a limited number of participants in this group. Pls call at the earliest if you wish to enroll your child in our workshop or for any further inquiries regarding fee structure. Enrollments are underway already. Looking forward....
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| Outdoor Photography Session |
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Children's Day at Gulmohar Days
A very special morning at the library. Our library kids brought in guests from less privileged families and played hosts, giving them a perfect children's day treat! Easily one of the most fulfilling events at the centre :)
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| Five year old sayali, who had never blown bubbles before. |
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Deepak, who walks 45 minutes to school everyday, but is proud to be monitor of his class. |
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| Deepali feeling and looking like a princess in her blue frilly frock !! |
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| Ashwini and Ranji, my dear teachers who are always game for anything! |
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| intro session in progress |
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| amrita and adira teaching little hina how to make a photo frame with ice cream stciks |
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| arjun helping subhash...subhash goes to an english medium school and surprised all of us when he said his fav. subject was science and he loved studying the classification of plants!! |
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cake! |
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| One Happy Bunch! |
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