By Madhumitha Sriram, Class 5, Chettinad Harishree Vidyalayam
The IPA – Ideal Play Abacus conducted contests for kids from age 4 years to 15 years. They were held in Flat no. 5, 1st Floor, Acharya apartments, No. 31, Second Main Road, Raja Annamalaipuram, Chennai – 28 on September 26, 2009.
There were 4 competitions: Math, English, Drawing, and Handwriting.
We were given 15 minutes for each subject. In Math and English they gave us a question paper to fill out.
In drawing they gave us a picture that we had to complete and color. In handwriting, they gave us a passage, which we had to copy down within the lines that were given. It was a fun time being there and a great experience participating.
While some of the contestants were learners at the center, a few people like me were from the communities nearby. Ms.Sangeetha, the organiser got our home numbers and said that she will call us if we win.
I was so happy when she called my parents last week and said I won the 1st place in English and 3rd place in handwriting. They had called all the winners to IPA at R.A.Puram on Oct.10, 2009 and Mrs. Sharrada K.Sriram, the director of IPA presented the trophies and certificates to the winners. It was a wonderful moment for all of us winning the trophies.