Kids Watch

Memorable Morning
An informal meeting was arranged for the members of the Young Express Club on August 8, with the famous film and theatre actor Naseeruddin Shah. Shah signed autographs and chatted with the kids, while a few lucky ones managed to get themselves photographed with him. The event was arranged at the Balgandharva Rangamandir where the young members had a memorable morning. The Young Express Club is a club for children in the age group of 6 8211; 15 years, working under the aegis of the Indian Express, Pune. For further details contact: 631541 between 11 a.m to 1.00 p.m and between 3.00 p.m to 5.00 p.m.

Resilient Kids
The kids of the Stella Maris High School, Vadgaonsheri had written letters to us concerning the pitiable state of the approach road to their school. Well, we carried a feature hoping that the Pune Muncipal Corporation would sit up and take notice. That hasn8217;t happened so far but we got two letters from these very kids thanking us for telling their tale of woe. Here are some excerpts from the letters:
Archana Kamat writes: 8220;I am very grateful to you for publishing our letters so that the corporation is aware that we students are not going to keep mum as we have all these years. It is because of you that I can say yes, there is some power in the freedom of speech!8221; Salim Shaikh writes: 8220;Sir, you encouraged us and we were sure that the PMC would wake up after reading this in your newspaper. The PMC should wake up from their sleep and listen to small children8217;s call.8221;

Science Talent Search
The Rotary Club of Pune Metro, a voluntary organisation is organising its annual science talent search through competition and exhibition at the school level. This year the project is supported by IAPT Indian Association of Physics Teachers. The competition of working models under the topic space8217; will be held on September 26 and the exhibition will be open to the public.

Applications from various schools in and around Pune are invited. The competition is for students from the 8th to 10th standard under Group A, and students from the 11th to 12th standard under Group B.

Entry forms are available with Rtn. M. M. Chhatre, Flat no 11, Prayag Apts, Plot no 98, Bhusari Colony, Paud Road, Pune 8211; 38. Tel: 364020 Paint a PoemThe British Library in collaboration with Superior Junior Times, Pune will organise a Paint a Poem Contest8217; for members on August 22, 3.00 p.m at the British Library. The contest is open for kids in three age groups: 5-7, 8-10, 11-15.

Members who wish to participate should register their names with the Library.