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Maxim Gorky School, Kodaikanal celebrated ‘Nutrition Week’ from 1st September to 7th September by arranging inter-school cookery contests, oratorical, painting and poster competitions, besides talks by eminent nutritionists and medical professionals. There was an overwhelming response from students and parents. Prepare a report in 100-125 words to be published in your school magazine. You are Arjun/Anita, School Pupil Leader.
Celebration of Nutrition Week
By Anita
Kodaikanal, 4 March 2013. Maxim Gorky School, Kodaikanal, celebrated ‘Nutrition Week’ from September (1st to 7th).The celebration was inaugurated by the Minister of Health and family welfare, Ghulam Nabi Azad. The inaugural speech was given by nutrition expert, Mrs Rashmi Wadhwa. She spoke about the importance of developing healthy eating habits. The speeches were followed by cookery contest, salad-making competition, painting and poster making competitions. Students and parents got the opportunity to interact with some noted medical professionals and nutritionists, and gain advice on topics like balanced diet, right food for children, etc. The event got an overwhelming response from all and was a grand success.
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On Teacher's Day, you read in a' newspaper that privately owned and managed schools in small towns or even in the suburbs of metropolitan cities exploit their teachers by paying them just' a fraction' of their authorised salaries. This affects their performance in the classroom and thus the lives of their students. Write a letter in 120-150 words to the editor of a national daily raising your voice against such exploitation. Suggest ways to solve this problem. You are Navtej/Navita, 112 Taj Road, Agra.
The government has banned the use of animals in the laboratories for the purpose of dissection. Write a debate in 150 - 200 words either for or against this decision.
Some people feel that electronic media (TV news) will bring about the end of print media (newspapers). What are your views on the issue? Write a debate in 150-200 words either for or against this view.
* Use of visuals on TV
* Authentic and fast
* Not enough news for 24-hour telecast
* May fabricate news
* Become repetitive and dull
* Even scandals become news
* Print media - time tested
* Analysed, verified news
* Editorial comments
* Cater to all interests
Midday meal scheme in the schools introduced by the government serves several purposes. Millions of children from the deprived sections of society get nutritious food leading to good health, are attracted to the schools, kept from going astray and developed into good citizens. The scheme may have some drawbacks too. Write an article in 150 – 200 words on all aspects of the scheme. You are Navtej/Navita
Morning assembly in the schools gives a cool and calm start to the otherwise hectic schedule of the day. It can be a means of passing important information to the students. What are your views on this significant event of the day? Write an article in 150 – 200 words on 'Importance of Morning Assembly'. You are Navtej/Navita.
You are a member of the S.P.C.A. Draft a poster in not more than 50 words, to create awareness on the need to prevent cruelty to animals. You are Suhas/Suhasini.
As the principal of a reputed college, you have been invited to inaugurate a Book Exhibition in your neighbourhood. Draft a reply to the invitation in not more than 50 words, expressing your inability to attend the function. You are Tarun/Tanvi.
Last week the newly built auditorium of your school was inaugurated. As Deepak/Deepti Saha, the head boy/girl of the school, write a factual description of the auditorium in 125‒150 words.
You had attended a workshop on personality development for students. Many eminent personalities had been present. Write a report in 125‒150 words on how the workshop proved to be beneficial. You are Rajesh/Rajshree.
You are Anand/Arti of 14, Model Town, Delhi. You have seen an advertisement in The Hindu for the post of Chief Chef in a 5-Star Hotel. Apply for the job with complete biodata. Write in 125-150 words.
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