At Sri Prakash Synergy School, every summer has a story with sports-enthusiasts and tech-savvy students of classes IV – IX from various schools across the country vying with one another pitching their hopes for an exhilarating and prize-winning spell. The driving force behind holding the Summer Camp is to foster Holistic Development of students with a focused attention on superior technological innovations. Of course, fun and frolic remains the centripetal force.
Truly, the scorching summer was indeed not a deterrent to the enthusiasm-personified Summer Campers nor was their accelerated excitement stoppable. It was the picturesque beauty at the Summer Camp-2018 held from 29 April to 11 May 2018 in Sri Prakash Synergy School, Peddapuram. As is the tradition, the Summer Camp had the curtain raising ceremony on 29 April 2018 amidst much fanfare. Around 140 students from the states: Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka apart from Andhra Pradesh actively participated in various categories of events viz. Adventure, Sports and Games, Life Skills, Technology and Social Skills. The zeal and zesty Summer Camp spread a lavish palette of sporting and techno events that ranged from Lawn Tennis to Basketball to Table Tennis to Robotics, much to the delight and innovative urge of the sports and tech-savvy.
Towards exploring the transcendental view of the cosmos, part of Astronomy, students-turned-amateur astronomers had a great opportunity of using high-end telescopes. This ecstatic stargazing pursuit provided the students with hands-on experience about celestial bodies studded in the firmament. The phenomenal view of the cosmos gave the students a further fillip to their understanding and contribution to the cutting-edge science of astronomy. The interaction between Sri Anand Babu, renowned Astrophysicist and night sky observer, and the students turned out to be highly productive.
Moving further, the gritty ride in a giant rainbow checkered balloon, under the twilight canopy, was indeed adventuresome. The balloon, a first time experience in East Godavari District, flying up elegantly was the cynosure of all eyes and it was like chasing one’s dreams across the sky. The students had a gala time as they were regaled with a glide in the beautiful balloon. Their curiosity as to how scientifically it flew up received more than adequate explanation from the Teachers of Science. The students reveled in a joy ride in the balloon and carried home sweet and lasting memories of their vertical ride experience.
No less significant was the session on Robotics. In fact, it was the crowning feature of the Summer Camp 2018. Robotics has gained momentum in nurturing creativity and problem-solving skills among students. Robotics, a technological breakthrough, has its unique presence in various applications that cut across Science and Technology, Industries, Medical Field, and Defense, to name a few. Robozen Software Solutions spearheaded the process of Building of Robots and their Programming for the students of the Summer Camp. The students were exposed to different tasks like Robotic Arm using Touch and Gyro sensors, Line Follower with Obstacle Detection and Reverse Parking Indication, part of the Robotics session. Incredibly inspired by the innovative concept, the participants turned tech-savvy by creating, designing and building awesome robot models displaying the height of their curiosity and technological bent of mind. Moreover, Robotic Kits and STEM courseware, part of the school’s ATAL Tinkering Lab, are poised to help students discover their brilliance.
Further, 3D Design and Printing, a sweeping new-age technology, holds tremendous breadth of promise for future innovations. Student participants were indeed privileged to have their first and foremost introduction to the nuts and bolts of designing three dimensional objects by using 3D Technology. With a heightened thirst for innovation, they tried their hand at preparing 3D based Phone holders, Small model of a boat, Toys like Lord Krishna, Key Chains, etc.
Swimming and Yoga sessions, part of Life Skills, helped the student participants hone their vim and vigor. Similarly, the students, based on their preferences, had a snazzy experience in various sports and games like Cricket, Basket Ball, Skating, Table Tennis, Lawn Tennis, and Rope Skipping in addition to swanky Horse Riding. They were even made to equip themselves with refined Table Etiquettes along with a suitable measure of knowledge on Genetic Evolution, paving their way to wholesome learning.
On 12 May 2018, the grand Summer Camp drew to an impressive close with the valedictory function. Sri Col.L.C.S Naidu, Group Commander, Kakinada Group graced the closing ceremony as the Chief Guest. In his keynote address, the Chief Guest underscored the need for such Summer Camps so that students would be able to fine-tune their skills in various sports and games and other innovative concepts. Sri Ch. Vijay Prakash, Director, Sri Prakash Synergy School, expressing his satisfaction over the success of the Camp, appreciated the Summer Campers and their parents for the trust they reposed in the school as a quality destination for a holistic development coupled with a breadth of human values.
Sri M.V.S.Murthy, Senior Principal, extended his compliments to the Summer Campers who made Sri Prakash Synergy School – a home away from their homes. Sri Srinivasa Rao, Chief Operating Officer (COO) complimented the participants for their energetic participation. Smt. Neera Prasad, Vice Principal said that the participants truly deserved appreciation as they maintained nice rapport with the coaches and for the cooperation they extended to the school management. School’s Liaison Officer Sri M.Satish and the Teaching Fraternity were highly appreciative of the animated participation of the students.
