Govt. Vocational Higher Secondary School Perinthalmanna.: Vocational Expo and Science Fair: 12th Nov 2009

Our Vocational Expo & Science Fair was inaugurated by Sri. Kutteeri Manuppa, Ward Councillor. PTA President Sri T. K. Jayan presided the function. HSS Principal Sri. Aboobacker sir welcomed everybody and VHSE Principal Smt. Padmini teacher expressed Vote of Thanks.

As part of the Expo, MLT students conducted Haemoglobin estimation of selected high school students and screened the Anaemic students of the school. They also did Blood grouping.

MOBE students checked BP, demonstrated the working and usage of ECG machine and Colorimeter. With the help of visual aids, they also explained different scanning procedures. Altogether the function was very informative and a great success.

Ward Councillor Sri. Kutteeri Manuppa inaugurates the Vocational Expo

HSS Principal Sri. Aboobacker sir welcomes the guests

Presidential speech by PTA President Sri. T. K. Jayan

VHSE Principal Smt. Padmini teacher and HSS Principal Sri. Aboobacker sir on the Dais

The audience

Blood collection by VHSE students

MLT teacher Smt. Resmi instructing students

Hb estimation using Colorimeter

“Prevalence of Iron Deficiency Anaemia among school children in G.V.H.S.S. Perinthalmanna” - Project No.1 by VHSE students:

The study aims to assess the prevalence of anaemia among school children in G.V.H.S.S. Perinthalmanna. According to a UNICEF report, more than two billion people worldwide are anaemic; due mostly to iron deficiency. The prevalence of anaemia is disproportionately high in developing countries due to dietary practices, high disease burden, frequent pregnancies, and poor access to health services.

Anaemia has a serious negative impact on growth and development during adolescence (11-19 years of age). Adolescence is an opportune time for interventions to address anaemia. Also, adolescents are open to new information and new practices since they are often striving for physical or academic excellence.

A cross-sectional questionnaire was prepared and relevant information are collected from the 8th, 9th and 10th standard students. Based on the data collected, the possibly anaemic students were identified. Hb estimation was done by the students under the supervision of MLT teacher and instructor.

MLT students doing the blood test

With the help of the questionnaire, 80 high school students were identified prone to anaemia. After the Hb estimation, they are classified as:

Normal : 46 Nos.
Mild anaemic : 28 Nos.
Severe anaemic : 6 Nos.

In the 80 students we tested, 34 were identified as 'anaemic'.

Waiting for their turn - Students waiting for Hb test

Blood Grouping - Project No.2 by VHSE students:

As part of the Vocational Expo, blood group of 62 High school students were determined.

A +ve : 10 Nos.
A -ve : Nil
B +ve : 19 Nos.
B -ve : 1 No.
AB +ve : 3 Nos.
AB -ve : NIL
O +ve : 26 Nos.
O -ve : 3 Nos.

Normal occurrence:

O group : 45%
B group : 30%
A group : 20%
AB group : 5%

The analysis of test results almost matches the normal occurrence.

"BP - The silent killer" - Free BP check-up - Project No.3 by VHSE students:

A free BP check-up for the public was arranged as part of the Expo. An awareness about BP was also given to the public.

Blood pressure of 75 persons were checked. Out of which 43 were in the age group 12-19, 26 were in 20-49 age group and 6 persons were in the age group 50 and above. We identified hypertension mostly in the age group from 20-49 (27%), hypotension in the age group 12-19 (7%) and Isolated systolic hypertension in the age group 50 and above (50%)

Hypertension:

12-19 age group: 1 person (2%)
20-49 age group: 7 persons (27%)
50 and above age group: 2 persons (33%)

Hypotension:

12-19 age group: 3 persons (7%)

Isolated systolic hypertension:

50 and above age group: 3 persons (50%)

"Prevention is better than cure" - Charts displaying information about BP

Through the VHSE stalls:

Welcome board prepared using running lights

The most precious visitors:

The students of G.M.L.P. School, Perinthalmanna visited our stalls. Most of the kids were so curious that it's being a wonderful experience for the VHSE students to clear their doubts.

Eager to learn more... - Students from G.M.L.P. School, Perinthalmanna

"Picture abhi bhi baaki hai mere dost!" - Some more from the stalls:

Charts prepared from News paper cuttings about environmental issues by HSS students

Coin and currency collection

The Eye-catchers:

Can you imagine a lamp made of glass and waste bottles? Vivek. K. 1st year MLT student made this dream a real one. His lamp made of waste materials like glass pieces and bottles, was one of the most attractive products of Work experience fair conducted in our school. Vivek and his lamp attracted the visitors and he bagged the first prize in this category.

News in "Madhyamam" daily dated 13th Nov 2009

Who told you that modern youth is away from traditional paths and they are ignoring our tradition and culture? Mohammed Shereef. K. representing 1st year MLT made an exquisite basket out of palm leaves and he proved that this type of traditional vocations are secure in the hands of our youth.