The Balasahithya Academy of Kerala in association with DC BOOKS conducted the Akshara Yathra, 2015 in Believers Church Residential School on 27th July, 2015, in order to promote reading habit amongst the school children. As a part of the programme there was a book display and sale of variety of literature for Children, for 3 days. The books ranging from Rs.10 to 350 were sold at almost 50% discount. The school hosted a cultural fete of music and dance to spread the message – “Read to grow”. The celebrated magician Shri Gopinath Muthukad was the Chief Guest. He mesmerized the little hearts with his juggling of words and ideas. He delved on the need to hold fast to ‘CASH’ (Confidence, Attention, Sincerity and Hardwork) in order to grow. His words of wisdom peppered with interesting and educative anecdotes and analogies kept the students in rapt attention. The other dignitaries who adorned the dais were R. Jayakumar, Ex-Chairman, TVL Municipality, Dr. Nedumudi Harikumar, Director, Balasahithya Academy, Rev. Fr. Sijo Jose Pandapallil, Manager BCRS, Dr. Rajalakshmi. S The Head of the Malayalam Dept, NSS College, Changanasserry, Rev. Fr. Mathew Thengumpallil CMI Principal Christ Central School, TVL and our Principal Mrs Shirley Ann Thomas.
