BWI: Attano Media and Education and BBC Knowledge Magazine Announce the Winners of the contest: “Tell Us What You Did This Summer’

Press release from Business Wire India
Source: Attano Media And Education
Monday, September 05, 2011 04:55 PM IST (11:25 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Arts & culture, Consumer interest, Entertainment, People; Business: Media & entertainment
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Attano Media and Education and BBC Knowledge Magazine Announce the Winners of the contest: "Tell Us What You Did This Summer'


Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Monday, September 05, 2011 -- (Business Wire India) -- Attano Media & Education and the BBC Knowledge Magazine proudly congratulate the winners of the "Tell Us What You Did This Summer" contest which was successfully conducted on Attanolearn.com, an educational community for students, parents and teachers offering over 7500 free online videos for CBSE, ICSE and State Boards.

Students were invited to share their summer activities by creating a short presentation/document with pictures and their personal stories. The entries could be in Sports, Arts and Craft, Social Service, Science Projects and Travel.

The winners are

1st Prize - 'A trip to Kalpa and Sangla Valley' by Gaurang Bhatla of Ryan International School, Chandigarh

2nd Prize - 'Le Benevolat' by Nishit Chhajed of Delhi Public School, Pune

3rd Prize - 'Reviewing our Roots - ThinkQuest Project' by Sushmita Krishnamurti of Sardar Patel Vidyalaya, New Delhi

Two extraordinary entries also won special prizes. Blood Donation by Ayush Pateria of St Joseph Convent School, Khandwa and 'My Blog' by Nishna Singh of Dhirubhai Ambani International School, Mumbai.

The first Prize includes a Sony PS3 game console and the 2nd and 3rd Prizes come with a Sports Watch. In addition all winners get one year's subscription of the BBC Knowledge Magazine and a goody bag with Stationary and other knick-knacks.

Attano CEO Soumya Banerjee says: "We would like to congratulate all the winners of the contest, 'Tell Us What You did this summer'. The winning entries highlight how students of today can touch the future of learning, by showcasing their skills through the digital medium and share their experiences with other students, extending their network beyond the class."

Preeti Singh, the Editor of BBC Knowledge says, "We were very excited to be a part of this contest because it gave us an opportunity to speak directly to school children- the primary audience for our magazine. BBC Knowledge strives to provide interesting and engaging content that will help students expand their horizons and take learning beyond their classroom. In this, we share similar values with Attanolearn.com and hence were very pleased to associate with them in this contest."

As part of the contest, registered contestants were also given a free membership to attanolearn.com where they can view over 7500 free educational videos covering grades 5 to 12 of CBSE, ICSE, Maharashtra, Karnataka and other state curriculums. By making these videos freely available in a helpful educational context, Attanolearn.com brings India closer to the dream of democratization of education where the best educational videos in the world are available to every student, parent and teacher.

About Attano Media & Education

Attano Media And Education is an education company that brings learning to life using the digital medium. Attano's suite of educational products enable effective learning by providing access to personalized curriculum and course materials on smart boards, tablets & mobile devices. For more information visit attanocorp.com

About BBC Knowledge

BBC Knowledge, a Worldwide Media Publication, is a magazine for young inquisitive minds where well-researched, handpicked stories are matched with breath-taking pictures and graphics to cover topics of science, history and nature. Written by renowned international and Indian experts, BBC Knowledge's wide range of features provide riveting and up-to-date stories that are meant to stimulate the mind and empower a young generation of readers. The bi-monthly is targeted primarily at teenagers.

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CONTACT DETAILS
Preeti Singh, Attano Media And Education, preeti.singh@attanocorp.com

KEYWORDS
ARTS, CONSUMER, ENTERTAINMENT, PEOPLE, MEDIA

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