Silver Lining

उम्मीद की किरण

SILVER LINING

A compilation of
creative reflections
on the Covid-19 pandemic
by the students of
Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan,
Ernakulam Region.

2021
KVS Ernakulam Region

Dedicated

to
the Corona Warrior
in
YOU

केन्द्रीय विद्यालय संगठन, क्षेत्रीय कार्यालय, एर्नाकुलम
KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN, REGIONAL OFFICE, ERNAKULAM, KOCHI

आर सेन्दिल कुमार
उपायुक्त
R. SENTHIL KUMAR
Deputy Commissioner

Message

“Sweet are the uses of adversity, which, like the toad, ugly and venomous, wears yet a precious jewel in his head”
-William Shakespeare

Today we are confronted with an unprecedented crisis- the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the world in a way no one could have ever anticipated. Every sector has been scathed by the diabolic hit of Novel corona virus and education sector is no exception. With closure of schools due to complete or partial lockdown, the anxiety among students and parents has intensified. In all crises there are truly the seeds of good things and great ideas to propagate in infinite ways. Crises often act as the forcing mechanism behind expeditious innovations and out of crises emerge new and incredible opportunities. KVS has grown stronger amidst disruptions and uncertainties by embracing technology with open arms, setting an example for other educational institutes to follow.

Silver Lining

Online classes, virtual platforms and digital classrooms which seemed a distant reality a year ago, have become the part and parcel of our lives today. Virtual platforms have opened new avenues to both teachers and students to explore interesting, innovative, and interactive methods of learning. Along with catering to the academic needs of the students, KVS has systematically adapted methods of shifting most of the school activities which normally take place in the physical face-to-face mode to the online platform. This paradigm shift has provided ample opportunities to the KV students to enhance their literary acumen, cultural talents, and artistic skills even in this dismal situation.

KVS has now come out with yet another innovative idea of bringing out an eBook to provide an opportunity to its students to share their COVID experiences and describe the various strategies adopted by them to overcome the challenges faced by them.

'Silver Lining' - the eBook of KVS Ernakulam Region is a collection of creative and literary works of the young budding writers, poets and artists of this region that will transport the readers into their world of experience, imagination, ecstasy and emotional rapture. I congratulate the young talents for their valuable contributions and also appreciate the guiding hands that helped them unleash their hidden talents.

My warm wishes to the principals, staff and students of KVS Ernakulam Region to continue their journey on the road of excellence.

Warm Regards

(R. Senthil Kumar)

दीप्ति नायर
सहा. आयुक्त
DEEPTI NAIR
Assistant Commissioner

Message

“Adversity creates challenge, and challenge creates change, and change is absolutely necessary for growth and development”.-Willie Jolley

Life often takes unexpected turns compelling us to face various challenging experiences but what is more important in such situations is our perception of the happening. The way one copes with an unprecedented situation makes all the difference. All our problems and challenges are merely lessons for our self-evolution. These testing times provide opportunities for self-growth. The pandemic COVID-19 has also altered our lives in more ways than one can imagine but at the same time the challenge has compelled us to espouse various 21st century skills essential to keep pace with today’s technological era.

Silver Lining

e-learning has emerged as the best way of imparting education in this grim situation. KVS has left no stones unturned to provide the best innovative ways to reach out to its students using various digital platforms. Through a multitude of online programmes KVS has also channelised the young energy fruitfully by engaging KV students in constructive activities. We have to ensure that the academic session 2020-21 must not go down in history only as a period of unparalleled separation, emotional chaos and psychological crisis but it should also be recorded as a period of great courage, innovation, learning and collaboration.

'Silver Lining'- e-Book of KVS Ernakulam region is a compilation of literary works and artistic talents that translates the COVID experiences of the KV students of our region. The students have used popular social media formats to unfold their narration of hope, resilience and inspiration, during the COVID pandemic.

I congratulate the students, teachers and all others who are instrumental in bringing out this commendable piece of work.

My best wishes to you all for your future endeavours.

Regards

(Deepti Nair)

संतोष कुमार एन.
सहा. आयुक्त
SANTHOSH KUMAR N.
Assistant Commissioner

Message

'Siver Lining'- the eBook presented by KVS Ernakulam Region - showcases the creative expressions of the upcoming writers and the grassroot level artists of the different schools under this Region. It is their focused response to the all-inclusive stimulation received and perceived from their much-disturbed environment during the Covid 19 pandemic. This magazine includes their reaction to their world turning topsy turvy at the hands of the master juggler called Fate, who finds immense joy in changing human life, but never in pre-determined course.