I'm going to describe my primary school which is very near my house.

It take me
about 10 minutes from my home to school and it also next to my high school.
In .., I go to primary school at 6 years old and it is the same to me.
In summer, I could collect a lot of flowers,leaves and push in my note books, and
then I gave it to my best friend like a gift. My memory about teachers in that
school is unclear now but I still remember my third grade teacher. The reason is
she is the only person who gave me a seat on special class for outstanding
student.
One of important things I love my childhood at that school because I met my exbest friend from there, we played, we learned, we laughed, we ate together. we
talked about a lot of ghost stories, dared each other and our classmates
My second school is in the vicinity of my house. It is one of the big school in that
area which is named . I went there when I was years old,. The
atmosphre at school was very reliable, we had our own school sport teams at
football and volleyball, also we had our labs, library, medical room, gym. Teacher
stuff was very close with students, so we all respected our teachers. My school
times are the most memorable times in my life, because I enjoyed my every
minute there. I had very good friends and teachers that I still keep in touch with
them. I also belonged to our school's volleyball team, so we frequently were busy
at sports and attended some competitons.
Iam going to discuss about my Higher secondary school namely ...It is one
the famous and good school, which is located in the ., India and takes ..
from my village.I studied in this school up to my 12+/t. cwh standard. I used to
get good ranks and teachers are from Tamilnadu state and they are majors in
distinct fields.I really enjoyed my schooling with my friends by playing different
games in play ground, which we used to play almost every day for one hour
except weekends.To conclude, the school is well-established that contain all sort
of facilities , Our teachers are also very strict. They teach us with the utmost
care, guide us with our assessments and other preparations and help us in times
of need.

I can conclude that I love my school LIFE because all my special memories was
there.

I visited Mahabalipuram which is 65 KM away from Chennai on ECR(East Coast Road).

The journey from Chennai to Mahabalipuram or mamllapuram is unforgettable due to its
magnificent scenic views.
It takes about one and half hour to reach mahabalipuram.
The place is famous for its stone carvings temples and monuments.
The most important places are Shore temple which is a World Heritage site.
The monuments are mostly rock-cut and monolithic, and constitute the early stages of
Dravidian architecture wherein Buddhist elements of design are prominently visible.
They are constituted by cave temples, monolithic rathas (chariots), sculpted reliefs and
structural temples. The pillars are of the Dravidian order. The sculptures are excellent
examples of Pallava art.
It is believed by some that this area served as a school for young sculptors. The different
sculptures, some half finished, may have been examples of different styles of
architecture, probably demonstrated by instructors and practiced on by young students.
This can be seen in the Pancha Rathas where each Ratha is sculpted in a different style.
Some important structures include:
Thirukadalmallai, the temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It was also built by Pallava King
in order to safeguard
the sculptures from the ocean. It is told that after building this temple, the remaining
architecture was preserved and was not corroded by sea.
Descent of the Ganges - a giant open-air bas relief
Arjuna's Penance - relief sculpture on a massive scale extolling an episode from the
Hindu epic, The Mahabharata.
Varaha Cave Temple - a small rock-cut temple dating back to the 7th century.
The Shore Temple - a structural temple along the Bay of Bengal with the entrance from
the western side away from the sea. Recent excavations have revealed new structures
here. The temple was reconstructed stone by stone from the sea after being washed away
in a cyclone.
Pancha Rathas (Five Chariots) - five monolithic pyramidal structures named after the
Pandavas (Arjuna, Bhima, Yudhishtra, Nakula and Sahadeva) and Draupadi. An
interesting aspect of the rathas is that, despite their sizes they are not assembled each
of these is carved from one single large piece of stone.
If u r visiting mahabalipuram in the mid of December o till mid of January
then do not miss the Indian dance festival. This dance festival took place for 30 days in
the period at Arjuna's Penance.
Every day their is dance show for 2 hours. Entry fee was Rs.100 for day.
I visited mahabalipuram on 28thDec Sunday; so being weekend there was huge rush.
So while visiting avoid Saturday and Sundays if possible. Its nice place to chill out and
hang out with friends; u can spend 3-4 days easily in mahabalipuram.
The beach of mahabalipuram is neat, clean and safe.
Visit mahabalipuram and enjoy u r trip.

A Visit to Marina Beach, Chennai, Tamil

Nadu

The seashore of Chennai, the largest city of Tamil Nadu, is home to the 13 km stretch
better known as Marina Beach. This local and foreign tourist favorite stands as one of the
longest beaches in the world. The iconic destination built in the 1880s was badly
damaged from the 2004 tsunamis.
When I arrived on a beautiful, hot and humid afternoon, activity was all around. Vendors
selling cool drinks, ice cream, balloons and more were catering to the crowds of mostly
Indian beach goers. Although its advised not to swim due to the currents that didnt deter
the large number of kids and adults splashing away in the Bay of Bengal.
Sand leads from the shore a great distance to parking lots and beyond where it finally
meets South Beach Road. I had limited time to jump out of the car for some quick snaps
but how could I pass up this opportunity to walk to the water? Turns out it took me
several minutes walking over the wide berth of beach. Impressive is one word that comes

to mind. Marina Beach is tagged as a must see in most guide books; see families
frolicking along the beach, young lovers sitting under the shade of trees and kids flying
their kites.

Young lovers hide behind a boat

Visitors with more time might look into a self-guided history walk. Many fascinating
buildings remain from the British era as well as newer Indian built memorials and statues
right along the highway. Pack your trunks, flip flops and sunscreen cause were going to
the beach!

History Walk of Marina Beach

1. Start at Victory War Memorial. This sits at the north end of Kamarajar Salai before
turning into Rajaji Salai. The memorial is known today in memory of World War II
soldiers but originally was built to commemorate the victory of the Allied Armies of
World War I.
2. Move south to Anna Park. The memorial and burial of CN Annadurai, the former
chief minister of Tamil Nadu lies here.
3. Continue south to the commemorative garden called MGR Samadhi. MGR represents
MG Ramachandran, a popular Tamil film star for which the park was built in honor.
Look around this area for food vendors, gift sellers and on Sundays, the local market.
4. The Indo-Saracenic Madras University lies on the opposite side of the beach. Large
red brick buildings are the landmark to look for. This is one of the oldest universities in
India, founded in 1857.
5. Considered an architectural marvel, next door marks the Senate House. In 1879, this
building became the main offices for the Madras University.

6. Chepauk Palace. Originally built in 1768, the architect of the Senate House, Robert
Chisholm, added the extensions we see today. The palace is now home to government
offices and behind is Chepauk Stadium, home to Chennais well known cricket ground.
7. Continue south. Founded in 1840, and noted for being the first institution in South
India for higher education, Presidency College is situated to the left of the water.
8. Opposite the College, visitors enjoy the newly added aquarium and swimming pool.
9. Along the roadside sits several statues of Mahatma Gandhi, Kannagi, Thiruvalluvar, Sir
Thomas Munro, Kamarajar, Avvaiyar, Thanthai Periyar and finally Triumph of Labour.
Created by renowned painter and sculpture Debi Prasad Roy Chowdhary, 1959.
10. Continue south to Annie Besant Road, turn right (West). After a short distance is the
Ice House. Built in the 1840s, the circular building housed ice imported from the US.
Until recently it existed as a womens hostel but now is open as a gallery.
11. Back to South Beach Road, turn south, opposite side of beach, Madras College for
Women. Originally opened in 1914 as Queen Marys College, this was Chennais first
womens college.
12. From the College you can view the more recently built red and white striped
lighthouse. This rather dull looking building stands 48m above sea level, open to visitors
from 2 -4 PM daily.
Youve done it! Now grab some ice cream and watch the street entertainment.