Vipanchika

Finally, all the hardwork and hardships for two weeks have resulted in fruition. They made it! Yes, the teaching trainies from various institutions have made the Moon day exhibition a reality. It was well planned, well organized and well executed.  It is yet another golden feather in the glorious cap of the school's achievements, for sure.

" അനന്തം അജ്ഞാതം അവര്‍ണ്ണനീയം ഈ ഭൂലോകഗോളം തിരിയുന്നമാര്‍ഗം അതിങ്കെലങ്ങാണ്ടൊരിടത്തിരുന്നു നോക്കുന്ന മര്‍ത്യന്‍ കഥയെന്തു കണ്ടു!" ആയിരക്കണക്കിന് വർഷങ്ങളായി, മനുഷ്യ നാഗരികതകൾ ആകാശത്തേക്ക് നോക്കുകയും ചന്ദ്രന്റെ ഉത്ഭവത്തെയും നിഗൂഢതകളെയും കുറിച്ച് ചിന്തിക്കുകയും ചെയ്യുന്നു – നമ്മുടെ ഒരേയൊരു പ്രകൃതി ഉപഗ്രഹം. ആദ്യത്തെ ടെലിസ്‌കോപ്പുകളുടെ കണ്ടുപിടിത്തത്തിലൂടെ പ്രാപ്‌തമാക്കിയ ഭൂഗർഭ നിരീക്ഷണങ്ങൾ നമ്മുടെ സ്വർഗ്ഗീയ സഹചാരിയെക്കുറിച്ചുള്ള നമ്മുടെ ധാരണയിൽ ഒരു പുതിയ അധ്യായം തുറന്നു.   ബഹിരാകാശ പ്രവർത്തനങ്ങൾ ആരംഭിച്ചതോടെ, പ്രപഞ്ചത്തിലെ ആദ്യത്തെ മനുഷ്യന്റെ കാൽപ്പാടുകൾ മറ്റൊരു സ്ഥലത്തേക്ക് കൊണ്ടുവന്ന ക്രൂഡ് ഫ്ലൈറ്റുകൾ ഉൾപ്പെടെ എണ്ണമറ്റ ദൗത്യങ്ങളുടെ ആത്യന്തിക ലക്ഷ്യസ്ഥാനമായി ചന്ദ്രൻ മാറി.  ഭൂമിക്ക്‌ പുറത്ത്‌ മനുഷ്യന്‍ ചെന്നെത്തിയിട്ടുള്ള ഒരേയൊരു ശൂന്യാകാശഗോളം ചന്ദ്രനാണ്‌. ചാന്ദ്രപര്യവേഷണങ്ങള്‍ മനുഷ്യനെ ചന്ദ്രനിലിറക്കാന്‍ ആരംഭിച്ച യജ്ഞം അമേരിക്കയുടെ ശൂന്യാകാശഗവേഷണ കേന്ദ്രമായ നാസയുടെ 1967-ല്‍ ആരംഭിച്ച അപ്പോളോ -1 ദൗത്യം ആയിരുന്നു. 1967 ജനുവരി 27 ന്‍ തുടങ്ങിയ അപ്പോളോ -1 ദുരന്തമായിത്തീര്‍ന്നു. പേടകത...

Words won't suffice to explain the hardwork of these women. It's no exaggeration to say that these girls excel in whatever they are in, no matter what. From the brain behind the idea to the planning for the actualization of the idea, to the organisation and coordination and everything, they have their part. And, the students, their participation and involvement need special mention. We are witnessing creativity at its peak! A bunch of creative spirits! Let's wait to see them working wonders!

After a short break of 4 days we went to the school with a reluctant mind. The students,  like their training teachers, were all the more lazy after the cozy, comfortable and leisurely weekend. It took an hour or two to get back into the saddle. However, we prepared our lessons, engaged the classes, served the food and did our duties satisfactorily. The day was smooth, productive and memorable.

Yet another day of work and weariness has gone by. Two classes were engaged and, as usual, it has drained all my energy. I had to shout in the class, for the students were least attentive and restless. Being the last period of the day, they were eager to go home, which is typical of school children. I couldn't complete the lesson plan as planned, as I was desperately trying to make them concentrate on the class. Anyway, that was a wild goose chase. They turned a deaf year to my words and, to be frank, I lost my control and I yelled at them. The class fell into utter silence. They stared at me unblinkingly. I poured out all my frustrations into words and sat at the teacher's table silently. They seemed guilty. They were speechless. I was about to restart the class and then the bell rang. Thus, the day ended. 

Some unexpected moments in your life help you build confidence to present yourself positively, give courage to handle situations peacefully and let you realize your strengths and weaknesses. It could have been a normal day if there wasn't that surprise visit by Maya Ma'am. Even though we have been anticipating the visit of one of the general teachers for a while, we didn't even in our wildest dreams thought that somebody would turn up today. And that happened. The dramatic entry of Maya Ma'am aroused in us feelings some what inexplicable;  we don't know whether it was tension or nervousness or anxiety. But the never fading smile on her face and 'nothing to fear, go ahead' kind of attitude gave us confidence and courage. However, we fared well despite all the adverse circumstances. And you know what, Maya Ma'am gave us two packets of 'jeeraka mittayi' as a token of her love along with all those positive comments.

Busy days and hectic schedules no longer make any impact upon us. They have become part and parcel of our daily routine. Apart from my regular classes,  I engaged a UP class, which was actually an  interesting experience. I could finish the topic in my class as planned and hence all the language activities related to the first unit are completed. Many other assignments were completed in between along with the regular school duties. We left the school at 4. 30, almost 1 hr late than usual.