EXCURSIONS

These are compulsory as they create disciplined minds and bodies. Primary classes go on day trips to nearby places of interest. Junior classes go on overnight trips to places of environmental and ecological value. Senior classes go on adventure trips.

ADVENTURE PROGRAMMES

Plunge into the excitement of exploration with ‘inme’ which is an outdoor and adventure-based summer camp for young students. It takes all of our Std. IX and XI kids to Rishikesh, Tirthan, Sitlakhet, Bhimtal, Karwar, Yercaud  or Coorg for Rock Climbing, Trekking, River Rafting, River Crossing etc. Visits to Delhi, Agra and Jaipur are sometimes included with this exciting excursion. In Turtle Bay, Lakshadweep or Andamans, children experience the thrill of Scuba Diving and Snorkelling and are taught the importance of protecting marine life.

STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMMES WITHIN INDIA AND ABROAD

The Principal will announce dates for these Exchange Programmes.   Parents will be expected to ‘host’ visiting children. Similarly our students will stay with host families on these programmes. Other details will be given as and when necessary.  Participation in an Exchange is highly recommended, though not compulsory, because of financial constraints.

SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

Solid Waste Management is a complex issue. For the past several years Pallikoodam has been involved in the study of Solid Waste Management. Our pupils and staff have been educated about the importance of segregating solid waste into biodegradable and non-biodegradable categories. They have also been taught about the hazards of improper incineration.

Pallikoodam is a zero-waste campus, as the use of plastics is banned.

What has emerged is the fact that the most important item on the agenda is AWARENESS. The public must be aware of the methods whereby this terrible scourge can be eliminated. Schools and Colleges must educate children to understand Solid Waste Management. A lot of our time has been spent in experimenting with different ways of composting Solid Waste. e.g.:

• Aerobic Composting
• Anaerobic Composting
• Vermiculture

In School, we follow Aerobic Composting.

SPECIAL WORKSHOPS

Pallikoodam believes that children need to be exposed to a world outside their curriculum. This is done through a series of special workshops. Over the past few years, some of the workshops that have been conducted are

• Sailing Workshops conducted by experienced Naval Personnel
• Photography workshop conducted by professional Photographer Alok Johri and Biju Menon.
• Movie Making conducted by social activist Sreemith of Trivandrum Pedestrian Pictures
• Puppet making and Storytelling by Brian Woltgen and Brigitte Revelli

Regular workshops are held to enable the students to get familiar with other art forms. These include

• Modern American Dance workshops conducted by Jaan Freeman of New York
• Dance Workshops by Zuleikha of U.S.A. (an international performer and storyteller)
• Bharathanatyam workshop by Shijith Nambiar and Geeta Hariharan of Kalakshetra, Chennai.
• Workshops conducted by SPIC MACAY