YFC Screenings at Trichy « The Truth about Tigers

YFC Screenings at Trichy

The YFC outreach team comprising Ramnath Chandrasekhar and Yashwant are on a roll. Here’s their report from Trichy:

10.11.11: The Truth About Tigers was screened for 960 students of RSK Mr. Hr. Sec School, Trichirapalli. The interaction was very good, and students grasped the film extremely well. About 15 questions were thrown at them after the screening, and the answers were spot on! On 11.11.11 TTAT was screened at Campion Mr. Hr. Sec. School for around 570 students of classes 6th, 7th and 8th.These screenings are part of a fairly extensive outreach programme in Tamil Nadu schools and colleges. The programme is being conducted with support from Wildlife Conservation Society.

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