Events
Educational trip - Farm Guru
The Class 5 students visited Farm Guru on 07/01/25 as part of an
educational field trip to learn about farming and agriculture. The
students actively participated in hands-on activities such as
pottery, ploughing, and threshing. They also observed apiculture
(beekeeping) and learned about the role of bees in farming and food
production. The visit helped students understand the agricultural
process and created awareness about both traditional and modern
farming practices. The bullock and tractor rides were enjoyable and
informative, giving students a real-life experience of farm
activities.
Educational trip - Mysore and Coorg
A three-day educational trip to Mysore and Coorg was organised for
the students of Std IX. Visited KRS Dam, Brindavan Gardens, Sangam
River and Srirangapatnam Temple on the first day. The chanting of
the fifteenth chapter of the Bhagwad Gita at Srirangapatnam temple
added a spiritual touch to the trip. On the second day, they
explored Coorg, visiting the Golden Temple, Om Kareshwara Temple and
Raja Seat, with the Golden Temple being a highlight. On the final
day, students visited Chamundi Hills and Mysore Palace before
departing on the Chennai Express. The trip was a resounding success
with students enjoying the scenic beauty and cultural experiences
and returning with evergreen memories. The trip was enriching and
enjoyable and it provided valuable learning experiences for all
participants.
Educational trip - Tholkappia Poonga
Class IV students enjoyed an exciting and educational trip to
(Tholkappia Poonga) and Birla Planetarium. They observed different
plants, trees, birds, and insects, helping them understand the
importance of protecting our environment. The children were excited
to learn about biodiversity and enjoyed connecting classroom
learning with real-life experiences in nature. At the Birla
Planetarium, students were fascinated by the show on space, planets,
and stars, which sparked their curiosity and interest in science.
The planetarium show helped them learn about the solar system,
planets, stars, and constellations in a fun and engaging way. The
visual presentation sparked curiosity and encouraged students to ask
questions and think scientifically.
CVA INTRA MUN 2025
CVA INTRA MUN was conducted on 24th & 25th November 2025. CVA Intra
MUN Edition 5 was organized to cultivate diplomatic thinking, policy
analysis, and global awareness among students through a structured
simulation of international committees. The conference was led by
the Core Committee, consisting of Secretary General: Sundar Ganesh
S.S. (11C) Deputy Secretary General: Pranathi Krishna (12C). The two
day conference was vibrant, intellectually engaging, and executed
with strong professionalism by the core team and the executive
board. Delegates actively participated in moderated debates,
lobbying, drafting, and crisis-driven negotiations within their
respective committees. The overall atmosphere reflected a high
standard of diplomacy and enthusiasm, with participants displaying
commendable research depth, negotiation abilities, and public
speaking clarity. With efficient organization, strong delegate
participation, and a dynamic executive board, the conference set a
new benchmark for future editions of the CVA Intra MUN and a strong
delegation which will win awards in inter school MUNs.
Educational trip - Kolwan
Students of Std XI & XII went on a trip to Kolwan Ashram, Pune on
29.10.2025 to 01.11.2025. The educational trip to Kolwan, Pune was
an enriching and unforgettable experience that combined learning,
exploration, and spiritual growth. Through visits to places like the
Chinmaya Vibhooti Ashram, Ellora Caves, Grishneshwar Temple,
Daulatabad Fort, and Shaniwar Wada, students gained a deeper
understanding of India’s rich history, culture, and architectural
heritage. Each day offered unique learning opportunities from
discovering ancient monuments to engaging in moments of peace and
self-discovery.
KG Project on food day
Project on food day was organized by the kindergarten about
traditional village foods on 15.10.2025. The KG block was decorated
elegantly with stalls showcasing different village foods each having
its own nutritional values and their significance. Display of
various village kitchen tools and utensils used in cooking, a divine
space for Goddess Annapoorni , known as Goddess for food and
nourishment. CVP corner which explained about the different
development that was connected with the traditional village foods.
36th Annual Day
The 36th Annual Day of our school was held on 24th October 2025 in
the School Decennial Auditorium. The Chief Guests for the occasion
were Dr. D. K. Sriram, Medical Director, Hindu Mission Hospital;
Shri C. Sathiyamoorthy, Director of Chennai Chinmaya Vidyalayas;
Smt. P. Vijayalakshmi, Deputy Director of Chennai Chinmaya
Vidyalayas; and our Correspondent, Shri B. Vishwanath. In his
address, the Chief Guest emphasized the importance of education that
nurtures both intellect and character. The Prize Distribution
Ceremony followed, during which Shri S. Kannan and Smt. R. Gayathri
were felicitated for their contribution to the Gita Versification in
Tamil. The 2023–2025 batch Seva Coordinator and Seva Mentors were
also awarded trophies for successfully completing the Seva program.
Mrs. Sumi Sathish of the KG Department was felicitated for achieving
cent percent attendance. Outstanding students from all classes were
honoured with prizes in recognition of their hard work and
dedication. The cultural extravaganza that followed captivated the
audience. The theme for this year’s celebration, Ananda Yatra
integrating the four Purusharthas- Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha,
was beautifully portrayed through a series of dances and skits, in
connection with the 75th anniversary of our Chinmaya Mission that
left the audience spellbound.
Educational Trip - Sidhabari Ashram
Students of Std X went on a trip to Sidhabari Ashram in the serene
foothills of Dhauladhar range from 3.10.2025 to 9.10.2025. At the
ashram Swami Mitrananda inaugurated the two-day camp. The children
visited Shakti temple, Gurudev’s Samadhi and the Hanuman temple on
the first day. They visited the Dharmashala Cricket stadium, CORD
(Chinmaya Organisation for Rural Development) the next day. Sessions
were conducted for the students by the Yuvaveers to test their
teamwork, leadership and co-ordination skills. Children went for
trekking in the hills with great enthusiasm. In New Delhi they
visited Rajghat, Shakthisthal, Indian Gate and War Memorial.
Children enjoyed their adventurous and enriching trip immensely.
Mathru Pooja
Mathru Pooja was celebrated on 04-10-25 with great devotion and
enthusiasm. The event aimed to express love, gratitude, and respect
towards mothers. After nine days of worshipping the Goddess during
Navrathri, Mathru Pooja reminds us to recognize and revere the
living embodiment of the Divine Mother — our own mother. The pooja
was performed by our Madam Principal Smt V Gowrilakshmi and our
Primary Incharge Mrs. Roshni S, under the guidance of our Sanskrit
teacher Mr. Ravi. Our Balvihar teacher Mrs. Jayashree Shrikant
guided the students during the pooja. Students of classes VI and VII
chanted the Mathrusthavanam with great devotion. Melodious bhajans
were sung by students from classes VII and VIII. After pooja all
students sought blessings from their mothers. The celebration
beautifully reminded everyone that a mother’s love is the purest
form of divine love.
Onam Celebration – Main Block (6-09-2025)
The festive mood of Onam was beautifully recreated in our school in
the form of a grand celebration with a lot of tradition, music,
dance, and festive costumes. The festival highlighted the cultural
heritage of Kerala and was a reason for great rejoicing among
students and teachers. The day opened with a lively ‘Chenda Melam’
recital by ‘Aadhira’ and ‘Shreshta’ of Class 7. Their beats
established the mood of the day, bringing out the celebratory spirit
of Onam. This was followed by an elegant ‘Thiruvathira dance’, a
classical piece representing feminine power, beautifully performed
by the senior students. A part of the cultural extravaganza, the
Grade 11 and 12 girls folk dance added vibrancy, color, and joy to
the stage. A visual treat of the celebration was the exquisite
‘Pookalam’ – a beautiful floral pattern put together with care and
creativity by IX and X students. This traditional flower design was
a lovely reflection of harmony and artistic creativity. All the
teachers and participants contributed to the authenticity of the
celebration by dressing up in traditional Kerala clothing. The Onam
festival was a very memorable occasion that promoted a spirit of
community, tradition among all participants.
Onam Celebration – KG Block
Onam was celebrated at our Kindergarten on September 3rd. Dressed as
Mahabali, Vamana, Kathakali, and Mohiniyattam dancers, the children
set the tone for a festive day, warmly welcoming the Principal to
the rhythmic beats of the traditional Chenda Melam. The celebration
was a beautiful tapestry of Kerala’s rich traditions. Highlights
included Onam songs that echoed festive cheer, Graceful dance
performances showcasing Kerala's classical heritage, A heartfelt
poem recitation capturing the essence of Onam, A lively ramp walk
featuring various Onam characters that delighted all, An
entertaining Onam-themed drama that captivated the young audience, A
creative and fun-filled elephant decoration game that added to the
excitement. The program concluded on a divine note with a serene
Arathi ceremony in honor of Lord Ganesha and Lord Vishnu, instilling
a sense of devotion and togetherness among the children. It was a
day filled with joy, learning, and cultural pride — a memorable
celebration of Onam that truly reflected the spirit of unity and
happiness!
Teacher's Day Celebration (6-09-2025)
On the occasion of Teacher's Day, the students of Grade 12 organized
a program to express their sincere gratitude to the teaching
faculty.
Ganesh Chaturthi Celebration 2025 – Main Block
The celebration began with a grand procession from the Ganesha
temple. The Ganesha idol was brought in a vividly decorated
palanquin accompanied by a group of enthusiastic dancers in colorful
attire. The procession was led by a live Ganesha, enroute to the
stage for the pooja. The pooja was performed by our Madam Principal
Mrs. V Gowrilakshmi and our Vice Principal Mrs. Lakshmiprabha under
the able guidance of our Sanskrit teachers Mr. Kannan and Mr. Ravi.
Students of classes VI-VIII performed the pooja in the auditorium
with great devotion under the guidance of our Bal Vihar teacher Mrs.
Jayashree Shrikant. This was followed by an alluring dance
performance by students of classes VI & VII. Devotional bhajans and
melodious chanting mesmerized the audience.
Ganesh Chaturthi Celebration 2025 – KG Block
The celebration was filled with devotion and creativity as students
sang soulful bhajans, performed a skit on Ganesha’s Dharmachakra,
and showcased their talent through dance and vibrant decorations.
The little ones learned about the significance of the festival and
confidently spoke about it. A grand procession added to the spirit
of the occasion, with students carrying the Ganesha idol and
chanting “Ganapathy Bappa Moriya” and “Mangala Moorthiye Moriya.”
The air reverberated with joy, music, and spirituality, making the
day truly memorable.
Amaaya 2025 ( August 18th and 19th )
Amaaya brought together students from class 9-12, offering them a
platform to showcase their creativity and talent in a spirit of
healthy competition. The events highlighted the enthusiasm of
participants and the encouragement of the audience, making the fest
truly memorable. The judges offered valuable insights, and their
appreciation added to the spirit of the fest. Amaaya was not just an
event but an experience that enriched and inspired everyone
involved. They gave lot of inputs to enhance that particular event
and gave tips individually for the participants to improve upon. The
winner of the grand final showdown was Aalya from Std. 10, while
Haerish from Std. 12 secured the runner-up position. Srivatsan and
Farhan of Std. 12 also received a special verbal mention for their
commendable performances.
Project Day – Class 5 (Quotes of Swami Chinmayananda)
On 23rd July, the students of Class 5 presented their Project Day on
the theme Quotes of Swami Chinmayananda with great enthusiasm. The
children showcased their talents through a variety of engaging
activities, including lively dances, a well-crafted model
explanation, an informative quiz, expressive mime, and captivating
role plays.
Project Day – Class 4 (Life History of Swami Chinmayananda)
The students of Class 4 celebrated their Project Day on 23rd July
2025 with the theme Life History of Swami Chinmayananda. The
programme featured songs, dances, villupaatu, models display, games,
and mime, each highlighting the inspiring journey and values of
Swami Chinmayananda.
Project Day – Class 3 (Ashtothara Namavali)
The students of Class 3 presented their Project Day on the theme
Ashtothara Namavali with great devotion and enthusiasm on 21st July.
The children chanted the Namavali with sincerity, creating a divine
and vibrant atmosphere. They brought out the essence and
significance of the names through a wonderful blend of villupaatu,
mime, dance, songs, models, and creative presentations.
Project Day – Class 2 (Ashtothara Namavali)
The students of Class 2 participated enthusiastically in the Class
Project based on the theme Ashtothara Namavali of our Pooja Gurudev
on 21st July. The entire atmosphere was filled with the divine
presence and grace of our Guru, creating a serene and spiritually
uplifting environment.
Project Day – Class 1 (Chinmaya Vision Programme)
The students of Class 1 enthusiastically participated in Project Day
based on the theme Chinmaya Vision Programme. The children exhibited
their creativity through models, charts, and vibrant displays,
beautifully reflecting the values and principles of the programme.
Elephant Day
Kindergarten celebrated Elephant Day. Kids learnt a fun song about
elephants and enjoyed singing it together, loved going home with an
elephant mask. They displayed their favourite elephant toys and
narrated stories about elephants
Krishna Jayanthi celebration 2025
Krishna Jayanthi was celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm
on 13th August (KG Block) and 14th August (Main Block). Pooja
created a serene and divine atmosphere, filling the atmosphere with
spiritual vibes. Overall, it was a grand event that combined
devotion, culture, and celebration, leaving the audience with
cherished memories.
THE VERDICT 2025
On 30th July, 31st July and 1st August 2025. THE VERDICT 2025, an
inter school debate competition hosted by our Chinmaya Vidyalaya
Anna Nagar, was conducted to keep the spark of WSDC (World Schools
Debating championship) format alive, as well as open up the floor to
the youth of today to debate about current social and political
themes, going both for and against to organize a well rounded
conversation about the topics. THE VERDICT 2025 commenced with Smt.
Vijayalakshmi, Deputy Director of Chinmaya Vidyalayas presiding over
the opening ceremony. Chinmaya Vidyalaya Taylors road secured the
winner position and SBOA Globlal school secured the runner up
position. Siya Jhaver from Chinmaya Vidyalaya Taylor’s road secured
the Best Speaker award.
Independence Day Celebration – KG Block
The Independence Day celebration was held in kindergarten on August
14, 2025. The event began with a parade showcasing the army, navy,
and air force, demonstrating military strength and unity. This was
followed by kids singing patriotic songs about the tricolor flag and
freedom fighters. Students dressed up as prominent freedom fighters,
paying tribute to their sacrifices. A dance performance on a
patriotic song added to the festive atmosphere. A talk on the
significance of Independence Day emphasized the importance of unity,
freedom, and national pride. The celebration concluded with a
"Tricolor Flag" game, where participants identified the national
flag among other flags making the event both fun and patriotic for
the little ones.
79th Independence Day Celebration
The 79th Independence Day of our nation was celebrated with great
enthusiasm and patriotic spirit on 15th August 2025. The Chief Guest
for the day was Shri Radhakrishna Vittaldaev, Managing Director of
Skylink Multimedia Pvt. Ltd. In his speech, the Chief Guest
emphasized the importance of freedom and our duties as responsible
citizens. He also awarded prizes to the children who had 100%
attendance in the last academic year. The theme for the cultural
program was "National Integration."
Guru Purnima Celebration -2025
Guru Purnima was celebrated in our Vidyalaya on 10th July with great
devotion. The program began with an invocation song by students of
Classes 4 and 5. Our Principal, Mrs. V. Gowrilakshmi, and Vice
Principal, Mrs. D. Lakshmiprabha performed Vyasa pooja and guru
paadhuka pooja under the guidance of our Sanskrit teachers. Students
of class 4 chanted the Guru Stotram. Devotional bhajan was also sung
by the students. Our Principal spoke about the importance of Guru
Purnima and the role of teachers in our lives. Prasadham was offered
as Neiveidhyam and was distributed to all the students. The
celebration reminded everyone of the value and respect we must give
to our Gurus.
Farewell - Batch 2024-2025
The Farewell for Class XII of batch 2024-2025 of our Vidyalaya was
held on 5th July 2025 (Saturday). It was an emotional journey
through time for the students. Students revisited all their classes
starting from their first class rooms (KG) and shared heartfelt
memories. The feedback session with the management (Shri O.V.
Nambiar Zonal Director, Shri Rajkumar Devarajan MCST Chief Sevak,
Shri. Satyamoorthy Director Chinmaya Vidyalayas, Smt. Uma Kalyan
Hony. Correspondent Sricity Chinmaya Vidyalaya) allowed the children
to express their views about their experiences and the school. It
was a day steeped in emotions, love and gratitude.
Annual Sports Day – 2025
The 36th Annual Sports Day of the Vidyalaya was held on 29th July
2025 at SDAT Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. The Chief Guest for the
Opening Ceremony, Dr. Arathi Arun, Common Wealth Gold Medalist
(Power Lifting) Vice President & Chairman, Women Committee-TNSKA
declared the Sports Meet Open. Smt. Vidhya Prabhu, Associate
Director, Kyndryl Solutions and an alumna of the Vidyalaya was the
Chief Guest for the Closing Ceremony.
CCA inauguration - 2025
CCA inauguration was held on 21.6.2025. The Chief Guest for the
program was our alumnus Mrs. Padmaswini R(Batch 2000) Product
Manager TATA Consultancy Services. As a part of CCA inauguration,
students of classes VIII and IX performed Carnatic mash up and
classical dance.
Investiture ceremony - 2025
Investiture ceremony was held on 21.6.2025. The election for the
School Cabinet was done through Electronic Ballot. Students of
classes VIII to XII and teachers exercised their franchise. The
Chief Guest for the program was our alumnus Mrs. Padmaswini R(Batch
2000) Product Manager TATA Consultancy Services. Our Correspondent
Shri. B.Viswanath took part in this program. He along with the Chief
Guest felicitated the newly inducted members of the school council
by honoring them with their badges.
International Yoga Day 2025 – Main Block
International Yoga Day was celebrated on June 21st 2025, with great
enthusiasm. Explanation of yoga's significance was done by Mrs.
Pabitra, our yoga teacher. Students from Class VII and NCC students
from Class IX participated in yoga sessions under the guidance of
yoga teacher. Our principal Mrs. V Gowrilakshmi emphasized the
importance of regular yoga practice for physical and emotional
well-being, discipline, flexibility, and concentration. She
encouraged students to adopt yoga as a way of life to achieve
balance and inner peace
International Yoga Day 2025 – KG Block
The International Yoga Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm in
the Kindergarten department on Friday, 20th June 2025. Kindergarten
teachers participated in a one-hour yoga session led by the yoga
instructor Mrs. Tharunya. It provided the teachers with a refreshing
break, helping them gain flexibility and mental relaxation from
their busy routines. This created awareness of the value of physical
well-being in both children and teachers.
Pujya Gurudev 109th birth Anniversary Celebration
On May 8, 2025, our school commemorated the 109th birth anniversary
of Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda with deep reverence and
enthusiasm. In the spirit of Seva, food was distributed to the needy
near Koyambedu market by teachers and students of Class XII.
Buttermilk at 6th Avenue, Annanagar. The collective participation of
students, teachers and staff made the celebration a memorable
tribute to Swami Chinmayananda's enduring legacy.
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Sri Rama Navami Celebration
Rama Navami was celebrated with devotion and joy in our kindergarten
on 7th April 2025. Main block on 5th April 2025. The program helped
children learn about our culture through music, stories and art.
Ganapathy Homam
The academic year 2025-2026 had a divine beginning on April 1st
2025. Ganapathy Homam, Hayagreeva Homam, Dhanvantri Homam, Lakshmi
Homam and Mrityunjaya Homam were performed in our school campus to
ensure health, knowledge, long life and spiritual well-being of
everyone. The Havan purified the entire atmosphere and left a divine
impression in everyone’s heart. Our Correspondent Shri B. Viswanath
and his wife performed the pooja. This was followed by Kalasa
Abhishegam and Anna Pavadai to our Vidya Ganapathy, seeking the
Lord’s blessings for good health, prosperity and well-being of the
Vidyalaya.
35th Kindergarten Graduation Day
Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Anna Nagar celebrated its 35th Kindergarten
Graduation Day on 21st March 2025 at the school Decennial Auditorium
with great enthusiasm and joy, marking an important milestone in the
lives of its young learners. The event was graced by the esteemed
chief guest Smt. Meena Mehta, Principal, Kola Saraswathy Sr. Sec.
School, Chennai.
Mahashivarathri Celebration 2025
Mahashivarathri was celebrated on 26-02-25 in our school with great
devotion. The puja was performed on stage by our Madam Principal
Smt. V.Gowrilakshmi and Vice Principal Smt. Lakshmi Prabha. Students
of classes III, IV and V also performed the puja with utmost
devotion, to the shiva lingas which they had brought. Students of
middle school chanted the Shiva Panchaksharam, Lingashtakam, Shiva
Puranam and sang bhajans mellifluously. In the end, everyone
collected the prasadam and left the venue with a divine feeling in
their hearts.
Vilakku Pooja
Vilakku Pooja was performed on 25th March with great devotion and
enthusiasm. The pooja was led by our Principal, Mrs. V.
Gowrilakshmi, and the Vice Principal, Mrs. Lakshmi Prabha. All the
teachers actively participated in the pooja, contributing to the
spiritual atmosphere. Teachers and staff members, by participating
in the pooja, reinforced the significance of spiritual values in
everyday life. The unity in performing the rituals together
strengthened the sense of togetherness.
Educational tour – Class VIII
Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Anna Nagar organized an educational tour for the
students of class VIII to Kanyakumari on February 20th 2025.
Day1-Students were taken to Suchindram and Anjaneyar temple at
Nagarcoil., Thiruparapu Falls, Pechiparai Dam. Day 2 – Students were
taken to Vivekananda Rock Memorial, enjoying a boat ride to the
site. Another highlight of the day was the thrilling experience of
walking on the Glass Sea Bridge, offering a spectacular view of the
ocean beneath and the Thiruvalluvar Statue, a majestic, imposing
monument dedicated to the Tamil poet Thiruvalluvar. After a lunch
break, the students visited Gandhi Mandapam, where they learned
about its historical importance and observed its unique
architecture.
CCA Prize Day
CCA Prize day is celebrated in our Vidyalaya every year to encourage
the children who showcase their talents in all CCA activities. 35th
CCA Prize day was held on Friday the 7th of February 2025.
Shri.SaileshUnnithan (Alumnus) Director – Sankar Infinity Pvt. Ltd
was the chief guest. He mentioned that this generation lacks mental
strength, and he gave various steps to strengthen our mental health
through Simple exercises like Meditation, to avoid junk drinks and
foods, get good sleep, must choose one sport, and be friendly with
everyone. Prize distribution ceremony was an attraction of the
programme. The overall trophy was lifted by the Cauvery house. The
cultural programme including songs and dances were enjoyed by one
and all.
Educational Field trip - Vellore
The class VII students embarked on an educational trip to Vellore,
where they had a memorable journey, bonding with friends on the long
bus ride. During the trip, they visited the RathnaGiri and
Jalagandeshwara Temple, gaining valuable insights into their
history. They also learned about the significance of the Vellore
Fort. A major highlight of the trip was their visit to the Golden
Temple, where they marvelled at the intricate craftsmanship of the
main deity, made of 70 kg of gold by skilled artisans specializing
in temple art. The students also enjoyed shopping at the temple
premises, making the trip even more exciting.
Educational Field trip to Mahabalipuram
An educational Field trip to Mahabalipuram was arranged for Class VI
and they visited the place on 4thFebruary 2025. Their first
destination was Chinmaya Tarangani at Uthandi.The children recited
few shlokas of the Bhagawad Gita at the MatsaNarayana temple which
is built on the shores of the Bay of Bengal. In Mahabalipuram they
could witness the ancient architecture and historical monuments of
Tamil Nadu’s rich culture and heritage. The students visited the
Shore Temple, Five Rathas and saw Krishna’s Butter Ball in
Mahabalipuram. They also did a lot of shopping and bought trinkets
and other items. After lunch, they proceeded to Tiger Caves, their
last stop. Here they had ample space to run, play around and climb
the rocks.
Blood Donation Camp
Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Annanagar, in association with 1 TN (BTY) NCC
Chennai, successfully organized a Blood Donation Camp on February 1,
2025. The event was held at our Vidyalaya from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm
witnessed an overwhelming response, with 36 units of blood being
collected.
KG Sports Day - 2025
Chinmaya Vidyalaya Annanagar, celebrated their 35thKG Sports day
on February 1st2025 with great fervour. The programme started
with the special march past and the flag hoisting ceremony. The
Chief Guest Smt. Gayathri. R, Principal, Hari Hara Vidyalaya,
Tamaraipakkam declared the sports meet open. The final events
were conducted and the students actively participated in all the
races. Some of the special races were - feeding the animals
race, colour stacking race, save water race and let me fly race.
Special performances were performed confidently by the students
of Upper Kindergarten.Prizes were distributed to all the
winners. The audience were dazzled by the mass drill using four
diamonds and a diya at the centre by the students of UKG. The
drill added a vibrant touch to the programme, making it a
memorable and joyous occasion.
Alumni Meet - (26-01-2025)
Our Principal Shrimati V.Gowrilakshmi welcomed the gathering.
Our correspondent Shri B Viswanath spoke about the importance of
networking to stay connected with school. He also informed the
alumni about the ALUMNI APP and encouraged everyone to register.
The highlight of the meet was the presence of retired teachers
who had come, making the event nostalgic. The get together ended
with everyone interacting, followed by high tea which was
sponsored by the school.
Republic Day Celebration - 2025
Republic Day is celebrated in our Vidyalaya each year with great
zeal and enthusiasm. This year, the celebrations began with the
Bulbuls of our Vidyalaya welcoming the Chief Guest, the
Correspondent, Principal and the Vice Principal through a
vibrant and colourful bulbuls greetings. Our Correspondent, Mr.
B. Vishwanath, warmly welcomed the gathering, and the Principal,
Mrs. V. Gowrilakshmi, introduced the esteemed Chief Guest,
Dr.ChinniVikram. A, MBBS, Ms, DNB, MCH (Surgical Gastro) DrNB
(Surgical Gastro) F.MAS, D.MAS, FALS, FICRS (Robotics) an
alumnus of our school.
Educational Trip - Vandular Zoo
Children of class 3 went to Vandalur Zoo as their educational
trip on 09th January 2025. It was a memorable day for the
children. They enjoyed visiting animals in a battery car with
their friends, learnt about different animals and their
habitats. They also observed preserved plant specimens
(Herbarium), labeled with scientific names and details. In the
afternoon children played in the park with their friends.
Children saw a wide variety of animals-lions, tigers, elephants,
exotic birds, reptiles, and aquatic life-instills a sense of
wonder about the diversity of life on Earth.
Verdict Debate Event- 2024
The Verdict debate event, inaugurated on November 8-9,
successfully concluded its first edition. H. Samiksha Sanvi the
cultural secretary for the year is the visionary Founder and
Director General for The Verdict who also served as the
President of the Oratory Club. The creative direction was led by
Santhoshi, while Chiranjeev Kumar and Pranav Sandeep formed the
innovative Design Team. Shruthi Kuttikad captured the event's
essence as the Photography Team lead. Abhinav R efficiently
managed participation as the Head of Participation, and Yashika
and Aryan Monish jointly oversaw the Print Media department. The
two-day event witnessed intense intellectual battles among
talented debaters from various schools, culminating in: Chinmaya
Vidyalaya, Taylor Road (Overall Trophy), Chinmaya Vidyalaya,
Anna Nagar (Runner-up, with a close margin of just 1 point). The
Verdict debate event provided a platform for intellectual
discourse, critical thinking, and effective communication. We
congratulate all participants on their engaging performances.
Childrens’ Day Celebration - 2024
Childrens’ Day was celebrated with gaiety and fervor at Chinmaya
Vidyalaya Annanagar on 14th November 2024. It was a fun filled
day for students. Childrens’ Day is all about respecting and
honoring children who are the future leaders of the nation. They
are the valuable assets and the future of our country as well as
hope for tomorrow. The teachers made their day a memorable one
by conducting the morning assembly. The teachers actively took
part in various forms of dances like mass dandiya, traditional
dance and music to entertain the students.
Bharathiyar’s Birthday Celebration
Bharathiyar’s Birthday was celebrated in a grand manner on 11th
December 2024 at Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Anna Nagar. Students from
Classes I to IX participated in various cultural events such as
"Divine Salutation” , Kummi Dance ,’Speech on the topic
'Bharathiyar's Appeal', and ‘If Bharathiyar were alive today',
Group song, Drama, Solo singing and Bharathanatiyam on
Bharathiyar song.
School Trip - Yelagiri
The school trip to Yelagiri for Class 12 was full of adventure,
excitement, and camaraderie. Scenic views and anticipation were
very much in evidence from the start of the journey. Trekking
through the beautiful hills of Yelagiri was challenging yet
rewarding, giving students great views and an opportunity to
connect with nature. Relaxation was also added by a visit to a
local park with games and serene surroundings that made a break
from adventure very peaceful. The entire trip was cherished with
moments of togetherness and memories for life. Overall, the trip
to Yelagiri was a perfect blend of fun, relaxation.
Hanuman Jayanthi Celebration - Kindergarten
The KG block celebrated Hanuman Jayanthi with great fervor and
devotion. The assembly collectively chanted the Hanuman Chalisa
and Sriramajayam, creating a spiritually charged atmosphere. As
a symbolic gesture, the LKG classes offered beetle leaf
garlands, while the UKG children crafted a garland with the
words "Sriramajayam" and presented it to Lord Hanuman
Educational Tour – Railway Museum
The students of std I A,B visited the Railway Museum on 3 rd C,D
classes visited on 7th January 2025 as a part of the Annual
Educational trip. The students got a wonderful exposure to our
Indian Railway system. They also enjoyed their tour in the toy
train with their friends and teachers. Students also witnessed
the working system of the electric and diesel engine trains.
They were made to visit various kinds of coaches and understand
more about the amenities inside the coach. Overall it was an
excellent learning process for the students.
Kindergarten - CCA Prize Day
CCA Prize Day ceremony commenced with an invocation song,
followed by a welcome speech that honored the esteemed chief
guest, Mrs. Kalpana Sampath, Head of Kindergarten at Chinmaya
Vidyalaya Virugambakkam. The gathering also welcomed Principal
Mrs. Gowrilakshmi, Vice Principal Mrs. Lakshmi Prabha, parents,
and students. The kindergarten students stole the show with
their mesmerizing dance performance on the themes "Save Trees"
and "Save Rivers," as well as their creative fancy dress
presentations. The chief guest addressed the audience,
emphasizing the importance of hard work, dedication, and
perseverance. To motivate the students to strive for excellence,
the chief guest distributed prizes to the deserving winners.
Pongal Celebration 2025 - Main Block
Pongal Celebration in main block was held on 9th January 2025.
The Pongal was cooked in the mud pot on the firewood stove.
Following this various cultural events took place. Students of
Class 1 & 2 presented karagattam, Class 4 & 5 students prepared
Mulaipari. A group of students rendered a group song on
Mulaipari, a skit was enacted by the students of class 4 & 5
about the significance and celebration of Pongal in different
states of India, students of classes 6, 7 and 8 students
performed Oyilattam and Poikkal Kuthirai dance, a colorful folk
dance was performed by the students of Class 5, Pattimandram for
the students of Classes 8 & 9 was conducted with the topic
"School Education is for parents or for children"? A food
festival on traditional food from millets was hosted by class 5
students. The students enjoyed the programme as they could
witness the culture and tradition through various performances.
Students understood the greatness of the Harvest festival and
the importance of farming.
Pongal Celebration 2025 - Kindergarten
Our kindergarten celebrated Pongal, the harvest festival, with
great enthusiasm and excitement on 9th Jan 2025. The program
aimed to introduce our young learners the significance and
traditions of the Pongal festival.
Educational Tour – Farmguru
The children of class 5 went to FARMGURU as a part of their
educational trip on 10 January, 2025. It was a memorable day for
the children. They learnt farming and the life of farmers. The
children toured the farm on the bullock cart ride and tractor
ride with their friends. Artificial water fall was another
attraction of the day. The students participated in hands on
activities like planting, ploughing and pot making. Children
splashed water on each other and enjoyed playing in the water.
They celebrated Pongal festival in the farm, in the village set
up. They danced and prepared Pongal and made it a day to
remember forever.
Educational Tour – Guindy National Park
The students of class 2 went on an Educational field trip to
Guindy National Park on 8th January, 2025. Children were very
excited to see many species of animals, birds and reptiles in
their natural habitat. Students had a good time playing in the
park filled with swings, slides and jungle jingle. They enjoyed
the trip immensely having gained more knowledge from the
National park about various living beings.
Educational Trip – Dakshinchitra
The children of class 4 went to Dakshinchitra as a part of their
Educational trip on 24th January. It was a memorable day for the
children. They visited many houses of cultural heritage, enjoyed
bullock cart ride with their friends. Puppet show was another
attraction of the trip. The children danced to the tune of folk
music and they enjoyed watching the professionals dancing.
KG - Project (Food)
Children spoke about food, its importance and why it is
essential, followed by a song dedicated to Goddess Annapoorni.
Next, was a puppet show by lkg kids, where the importance of
consuming healthy food was presented in a simple and relatable
way, which was quiet appealing for kids. An array of vibrant and
colorful display of food was put-up by the ukg children- the
theme being “cooking without fire”. The display included
vegetable salad, chocolate balls, sprouts chaat, panjamrutam,
vegetable sandwich and sweet poha. Children dressed up in
colourful costumes not only displayed a variety of food items,
but even demonstrated how to make them. They confidently mixed,
mashed and tossed the ingredients to make salads, chaat and
panjamrutam. They conveyed the message of consuming sattvic food
and also replicated our traditions, where we offer food as
offering to god before consuming and the prasadams we extend
after pooja like panjamrutam for lord muruga, sweet poha and
sprouts for goddess Lakshmi during Navaratri and Varalakshmi
vratam.
CVA Intra MUN – 2024
The CVA Intra MUN aimed to give students a forum to model
authentic diplomatic conversations, improve their comprehension
of current affairs, and refine abilities including critical
thinking, public speaking, and bargaining. It sought to
encourage students to address global issues with a
solution-focused perspective by fostering a culture of
discussion and international collaboration. It was conducted on
18.10.24 & 21.10.24. The core secretariat members were Sundar
Ganesh S S of class XI B - Secretary General Sakshi Chhajer of
class XII C - Deputy Secretary General. The six different
committees in the CVA Intra MUN-UNHRC, ECOSOC, UNSC, CRISIS,
IPC, and IPP-were individually created to mimic actual
international organizations and news outlets. The event, which
drew 140 participants and 14 members of the Executive Board
(EB), was planned to guarantee effective and seamless operations
for every committee.
Diwali Celebration-2024
Chinmaya Vidyalaya Anna Nagar celebrated the Diwali festival in
a grand manner. Students of class 5 spoke about the significance
of the day. An outstanding skit was performed by the students of
class 2 about the social and cultural importance of celebrating
festivals. Class 7 students sang a rap song about the importance
of Diwali celebration. Students of class 3 mesmerized the
audience with an amazing dance. The primary children shared
sweets with their friends and teachers. Diwali celebration at
school paved way for preserving and passing down cultural
practices, rituals, music and dance. It is an opportunity for
younger generations to learn and connect with their heritage and
religion.
Educational excursion – Class X
Seventy four students of class X of Chinmaya Vidyalaya,
Annanagar, along with six teachers went on an educational trip
to Odisha. They excitedly boarded the train on 4th November and
reached Puri on 5th November. True learning happens only through
experience. An educational trip is not just for entertainment
but also aids in experiential learning. This trip served to
strengthen the bond among students and also their bond with the
teachers.
Educational excursion – Class IX
On October 26, 2024, ninety students from Class IX from Chinmaya
Vidyalaya Annanagar, accompanied by six teachers, set off on an
enriching three-day educational excursion to Mysore,
Shravanabelagola, Srirangapatinam, Halebedu, and Belur.
35th Annual Day Celebration
Our Vidyalaya celebrated 35th Annual Day on 25th October 2024
highlighting the life incidents of Adi Sankaracharya in a very
grand manner. The Chief Guest Col (DR) Praveen. R, Senior
Advisor Paediatrics, Neonatologist, Command Officer, Field
Hospital, Indian Army and the Guest of Honour Smt. Sridevi Dev
Anand, Pink Ambassador, India Turns Pink Women’ s Welfare
Organisation and our Director Shri. C. Sathiyamoorthy, received
a grand salute from our NCC cadets and Bulbuls, a warm welcome
from our Correspondent, Principal and Vice-Principal. Our
correspondent Shri. B. Viswanath welcomed the dignitaries and
the gathering. The Annual Report was presented by our Principal
Mrs. V. Gowrilakshmi which influenced many students to bring
more accolades to the school. Col (DR) Praveen inspired the
students with his motivational speech and encouraged the
gathering to have a positive attitude to lead a successful life.
Matru Pooja Celebrations - 2024
Matru Pooja was conducted on 12th October 2024 in our vidyalaya
in a grand manner. The students spoke about the significance of
celebrating Matrupooja. Students from Primary classes rendered
bhajans and the Sanskrit teacher Mr. Kannan, Mr. Ravi and Bala
Vihar teacher Mr. Jayashree helped the parents to perform the
pooja along with the Vice Principal Mrs.Lakshmiprabha. All the
classrooms were decorated well and the class teachers conducted
Saraswathi pooja in the classes. The students after doing the
pooja exhibited their talents in front of their classmates. The
students who learn music, art , craft, musical instruments,
dance and any form of art performed in front of their
classmates.
Onam Celebration 2024
Classes 9-12 performed some of Kerala’s prominent dance
traditions like the Thiruvadhirakkali and the traditional
harvest dance. This was followed by a melodious group song,
creating an atmosphere of collective harmony and joy. The grand
finale featured a Onam fusion dance with a blend of styles.
Onam Celebration – KG block
Onam was celebrated in the kindergarten department on 13.09.24
friday . Children dressed up as King Mahabali, Kathakali,
Mohiniyattam, Pulikali . Speech was given by the UKG children.
Two Krishna bhajans were sung by a group of LKG/UKG children
with actions. A skit on Vamana was enacted by the children with
full of energy and enthusiasm. All the children enjoyed watching
the skit. A group dance was performed by the children of KG made
the celebration cheerful. An Onam vegetable shopping race was
conducted using Jute bags. Children learned the importance of
eating Vegetables and using Jute bags instead of plastic bags.
Teachers Day Celebration
To express gratitude towards teachers for their Invaluable
contribution, students of STD XII along with the teachers
celebrated the teachers’ day on 5.9.24.
Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi, was celebrated on 06-09-24 with great joy and
enthusiasm. The invocation song gave a divine start to the
celebration. The idol of Lord Ganesha was brought from the
temple to the dais accompanied by a lively procession. The
dancers of Std VI & VII mesmerized all with their graceful moves
to the energetic music. We also had a live Ganesha in the
auditorium. Our Madam Principal and Vice Principal did the pooja
under the guidance of Mr. S Kannan, our Sanskrit teacher.
Students of Std VI, VII and VIII also did pooja in the
auditorium to the idols which they had brought. Next, the
Ganesha Pancharatnam was chanted by student of Std VI, followed
by bhajans sung by students of Std VIII. The students collected
the prasadam in the end and left the auditorium chanting
‘Ganapati Bappa Morya’.
Krishna Jayanthi Celebration – 2024
Gokulastami was celebrated in our school to know the
significance of the rituals and celebrations related to
gokulashtami.
Krishna Jayanthi Celebration - KG Block
Kindergarten celebrated Krishna Jayanthi in a grand manner.
Children were dressed up in blue colour dress. LKG and UKG
students sang Krishna song melodiously. One of the KG students
spoke confidently on the significance of Krishna jayanthi.
Children dressed up in different forms of Krishna. They enacted
a drama showcasing the friendship between Krishna and Sudama.
Tiny tots danced well to the tunes of Krishna song and finally
the ‘Crowning Krishna’ game was played.
Annual Sports Meet - 2024
The Chief Guest for the Opening Ceremony was Shri. S.
Purushothaman, Chairman, Sports Connect International. The mass
drill on the theme ‘Cricket’ displayed by students of Std VII in
their white costume was a treat to the spectators. Around
sixty-one sports events were conducted for students. Events were
also conducted for parents and staff. The Chief Guest for the
Closing Ceremony was Shri. C. Vijay, Founder and CEO, Smart 7 &
Wellness. The overall trophy was won by Ganga House and the
trophy for March past was won by Bagirathi house.
Chennai Day
Madras, which is now Chennai, its 385th ‘birthday’ is celebrated
on 27.08.24 to commemorate the establishment of the city on 22nd
August 1639. As a part of the celebration, Social Science
department teachers of our school glorified the significance of
the day in their respective classes. Students of class 9 & 10
took part in a written quiz about the city. Students of class 8
performed group dance which delighted the audience. Students of
class 6 to 12 displayed charts depicting important landmarks in
the city Students of class 6 to 12 took their selfie in
important landmarks in Chennai, the printout of the pictures
were exhibited in the auditorium.
Alumni Meet
After the Independence day programme, the alumni assembled in
the auditorium. Our Principal Smt V. Gowrilakshmi welcomed the
gathering. Our correspondent Shri B Viswanath spoke about the
importance of networking to stay connected in society. He also
informed them about the Chinmaya Alumni App and requested all of
them to join. Alumni are filled with nostalgia when they
remember their alma mater. Alumni are proud to belong to the
school which has moulded them to become better citizens of
tomorrow. Alumni also mentioned how the teachings and guidance
given in school has prepared them to become holistic and has
instilled in them the confidence to face challenges with
courage.
Amaaya - 2024
Amaaya 2024-2025 is an intra-school culturals in which our own
students from class 9 to 12 participated with much joy and pomp.
It served as an excellent extracurricular activity and bonding
experience. Amaaya gave our students an opportunity to venture
into the world of culturals and showcase their unique talents,
serving as a reminder of the importance of extracurriculars and
the role they serve in the development of all-rounded
individuals.
Guru Poornima Day Celebration
Guru Poornima, a day dedicated to honouring and expressing
gratitude towards Gurus, was celebrated with great enthusiasm at
our Vidyalaya on 19th July. The event highlighted various
traditional and cultural aspects associated with this auspicious
day. The celebration commenced with an invocation ceremony,
where prayers were offered to invoke blessings for the occasion.
Guru Aradhana Day
Guru Aradhana program commenced with the Paduka procession. The
school pupil leader led the students of class XII around the
school and Annexe building. Swami Mitranandaji graced the
occasion. All the classrooms were decorated and quotes of
Swamiji were displayed. Arathi was performed. Vote of thanks was
proposed by Meghana of classXII.
Independence Day Celebration
The 78th Independence Day was celebrated on 15.08.2024 with a
lot of patriotic fervour. The program kickstarted with a Welcome
dance by the Bulbuls who received the Chief Guest Shri S.
Subramhanyan, Retd. Additional Member (Finance), Railway Board.
The Chief Guest hoisted the school flag, which was saluted by
all present in the school. The March Past by senior students of
the four houses, NCC, Scouts and Guides and the RSP was a sight
to behold. The inspiring speech by the Chief Guest left an
indelible imprint on the students’ minds. This was followed by
the prize distribution ceremony for students who had secured
cent percent attendance in the academic year 2023-2024.
International Yoga Day - 2024
The International Yoga Day is celebrated with colorful events on
21st June every year. It is observed all over the world to
promote the practice of yoga and its physical and emotional
well-being to create the health benefits of Yoga. Our students
also celebrated yoga day on 21st June 2024 in our auditorium
with great enthusiasm. Significance of yoga was well explained
by our Vidyalaya student. Various modification partner asanas
were well demonstrated by the professional yoga teacher, Mrs
Pabitra and the students. Many of these asanas were related to
get rid of anxiety issues, stress and panic disorder. The
students of class VII-C and NCC students of class IX performed
yoga under the guidance of the Yoga teacher. Our principal Mrs.V
.Gowrilakshmi and the other staff members of the school
vibrantly took part in the yogic asana.
Investiture ceremony and CCA Inauguration - 2024
Investiture Ceremony and CCA inauguration was held on 28th June
2024. The investiture ceremony is a solemn event where
responsibilities are bestowed upon the student council. A new
set of leaders were chosen to serve the school. The student
council members were honoured with badges by our correspondent
Mr. B Vishwanath and by the Chief Guest Smt. Radha Srikanth. CCA
inauguration marks the beginning of the CCA activities of the
school. It recognizes the talents of students making them all
rounded individuals.
Cycle Rally 2024
Chinmaya Vidyalaya , Annanagar conducted a Cycle Rally on
15.06.2024. The rally was inaugurated by Dr. S Bhavanishankar
Director of Lalaji Memorial Omega International school
Kolapakkam, Chennai, who is also a Chairperson of Chennai
Sahodaya School Complex, along with Our Principal Mrs. V
Gowrilakshmi. Around 50 students from class 8 participated in
cycle rally to create awareness on significance of cycling .
Cycling not only improves cardiovascular fitness, strengthens
muscles also helps to maintain a healthy weight. It is not just
a mode of transportation but a versatile activity that promotes
both physical well-being and environmental sustainability.
Vishnu Sahasranama Chanting
We are happy to inform that 11 students of our school along with
our Sanskrit teacher, Mr.Kannan , attended a special mass Vishnu
Sahasranama chanting event, on May 1, 2024, from 3:00 PM to 6:00
PM at Kuchalambal Kalyana Mandapam, Chetpet, Chennai. This event
was graced by special dignitaries, and there were over 2,000
children chanting Bhagavan’s Naamas in unison.
Annual Get Together 2024
Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Annanagar hosted the Annual Get Together to
strengthen the bonding of Chinmaya family and to felicitate the
staff for their long and dedicated service and to bid adieu to
the retiring and the outgoing staff of the Vidyalayas. The
retiring and outgoing staffs were honoured. Swamiji appreciated
the efforts of Art and Craft Department for the wonderful
onstage decoration. He congratulated the team spirit of the
faculty in making all the arrangements. The Annual Get Together
served as an occasion to meet the members of the Chinmaya
family.
Chinmaya Jayanthi Celebration
Chinmaya Jayanti, Celebrated annually, marks the birth
anniversary of Swami Chinmayananda. We celebrated our revered
Pujya Gurudev’s 108th Jayanthi on 8th May 2024 in our school
auditorium. Chinmaya Jayanthi celebration served as a reminder
of the importance of spiritual growth, service to humanity and
practical expression of love.
Rama Navami - 2024
This year Rama Navami was celebrated in our Vidyalaya in a grand
manner on April 17th 2024. It is a festival that commemorates
the birth of Lord Sri Rama, the seventh avatar of Lord Vishnu in
the Treta Yuga. The programme started with an invocation to seek
Lord Rama’s blessings. Rayna of class 3 gave the significance of
Rama Navami. Our sanskrit teachers Mr. Kannan sir and Mr. Ravi
sir guided for the pooja. Our Principal and Vice- principal
performed the pooja. The students of class 3 rendered beautiful
bhajans which brought tremendous spiritual energy and filled the
atmosphere with divinity. Rama Ashtothara Namaavali was chanted
with great devotion. The pooja concluded with Maha Aarti. Kyathi
jain of class 3 proposed the vote of thanks. Prasadam
(Kosambar), paanakam and buttermilk were distributed to all.
Earth Day - 2024
Chinmaya Vidyalaya Annanagar celebrated ‘Earth Day’ on 25th
April. Students of classes I & II made flower beds in front of
their classes and planted various plants and understood the
importance of protecting plants, watched videos connected to
Earth day highlighting the importance of protecting and
preservation of nature, stop pollution, clean drinking water,
litter free classroom, planting more trees and recycling and
reusing. The students learnt Earth day song and also took a
pledge not to use plastic bottles to drink water.
Thiruvilakku Pooja
The teachers and staff of Chinmaya Vidyalaya performed Vilakku
pooja on 26.03.2024 in a grand manner in the school campus. The
pooja was performed by our Principal and Vice Principal and led
by the team of teachers. Deities were decorated with beautiful
flowers. Lalitha sahasranamam was chanted melodiously. Bhajans
sung by the teachers brought tremendous spiritual energy, filled
the atmosphere with divinity and took everyone to a higher level
of consciousness and made it a memorable and devotional
occasion.
Ganapathy homam
Ganapathy homam, Hayagreeva homam and Dhanvantri homam were
peformed in our school campus on 27.3.2024 to ensure health,
long life and spiritual well-being of everyone. Havan purified
the entire atmosphere and left a divine impression in everyone’s
heart. Holy verses chanted during the havan, relaxed everyone’s
mind and brought them closer to God. Aarthi and bhajans by the
students created peace and harmony which helped them to grow
spiritually. This enabled the students to contemplate on
themselves and determine to do their best with the blessings of
God. Havan brought a positive vibration in the campus.
Kindergarten Graduation Day - 2024
Chinmaya Vidyalaya Annanagar celebrated its kindergarten
graduation Day on 22nd March 2024 at the school Decennial
auditorium. The occasion was graced by the chief guest Shri P.G
Subramanian, Principal, Bhavans Rajaji Vidhyashram, Chennai. The
cultural program began with an inaugural dance followed by a
Holi dance which was very colourful.. A song on the importance
of healthy food was also presented by the little ones. A skit on
Lord Ayyappa story was enacted.
Blood Donation Camp - 2024
Chinmaya Vidyalaya Annanagar and 1 TN (BTY) NCC Chennai jointly
organized a Blood Donation camp on 03.02.2024 in our Vidyalaya
from 8.30 am to 12.30 pm. 61 units of Blood were collected.
Above mentioned camp was organized under the able guidance of Lt
Col Baratwal SM and Chinmaya Vidyalaya Principal Mrs
Gowrilakshmi.
Inter School Basket ball tournament
West Chennai Sahodaya Cluster Inter School Basket ball
tournament was conducted by our school on 6th & 7th February
2024 at our school premises. 15 teams from various schools
participated in the tournament. Around 180 students (boys)
showcased their talent. The winners of the tournament were SBOA
Jr college and the Runners were Bhavan’s Rajaji Vidyashram.
Kindergarten sports meet - 2024
The 34th Kindergarten sports meet was held at our school
premises on February 3rd 2024. Shri. M.VINOTH, Chennai district
athletic coach (SDAT) was our chief guest. The school flag was
hoisted by the chief guest followed by LKG kids march past.
Lighting the torch was done by the UKG torch bearers followed by
oath taking. The chief guest declared the sports meet open and
gave a motivating speech encouraging kids to participate in
sports. Final events, namely Cycle race, lighting the lamp,
balloon fixing and traffic signal race were conducted for the
LKG and UKG students. It was followed by parent event and a
special performance on Silambam, Skating and Gymnastics by the
tiny tots. Prizes for all the events were distributed by the
chief guest. In the end, UKG students performed a mass drill by
holding colorful disc in their hands.
Educational trip - FARMGURU
The children of class V went to FARMGURU as a part of their
educational trip. It was a memorable day for the children. The
children learnt about farming and the life of farmers. They
enjoyed the bullock cart ride with their friends. Artificial
water fall was another attraction of the day. They celebrated
Pongal festival in the farm, in the village set up. They danced
and prepared pongal and made it a day to remember forever.
Republic Day Celebration - 2024
Republic Day is celebrated in our Vidyalaya every year with
great zeal and enthusiasm. Bulbuls of our Vidyalaya welcomed
the chief guest, the correspondent and the vice principal
through their colourful dance. The Correspondent Mr.B
Vishwanath welcomed the gathering and the Principal Mrs. V.
Gowrilakshmi introduced the chief guest. Our Alumnus Shri
Sudhan.D.V Assistant commander CRPF Chief Guest of the day,
unfurled the National Flag and inspired the teachers and
students with his inspiring thoughts. The March Past by the
NCC, Scouts and Guides and the students filled the air with
patriotic ferver. The young talents of grade 1 to 5 were
awarded with prizes and medals. Middle school students
performed a patriotic dance and the day ended with the
rendition of the National Anthem.
Educational trip - Dakshinchitra
Children of class IV went to Dakshinchitra as a part of
their educational trip. It was a memorable day for the
children. They visited many houses of cultural heritage. The
children enjoyed the bullock cart ride with their friends.
Puppet show was another attraction of the trip. In the
evening the children were taken to the famous Matsya
Narayana temple and the children chanted Gita in the divine
presence of the God.
Educational trip - Vandalur
The children of class III went to Vandalur as a part of
their educational trip. The children enjoyed visiting
animals in a battery car with their friends. They learnt
about different animals and their habitats.
Educational trip - VGP Marine Kingdom and Uthandi
On 24th January 2024, students of class II along with their
teachers went on a field trip to Matsya Narayana temple at
Uthandi and VGP Marine Kingdom at Injambakkam. Children had
the opportunity to chant ‘Gita’ inside the temple Premises.
Later, children went to VGP Marine Kingdom at Injambakkam.
Children were fascinated with the different species of
fishes in the grand Aquarium.
Educational trip - Railway Museum
The students of Class I visited the Railway Museum on 23rd
and 24th of January 2024 as a part of the Annual Educational
trip. The students got a wonderful exposure to our Indian
Railway system. They also enjoyed their tour in the toy with
their friends and teachers. Students also witnessed the
working system of the electric and diesel engine trains.
They were made to visit various kinds of coaches and
understand more about the amenities inside the coach.
Pongal Celebration - 2024
The pongal festival was celebrated with great enthusiasm and
fun in the Kindergarten. The Pongal was cooked in the mud
pot on the firewood stove in main block. Everyone gathered
around the pongal pot saying “Pongalo Pongal”when the pongal
was being cooked. The students enjoyed the programme as they
could witness the culture and tradition through various
performances. Students understood the greatness of the
Harvest festival and the importance of farming.
Prana prathista of Ram Madhir
Chinmaya Vidyalaya Anna nagar joyfully celebrated the
historic prana prathista of Ram Madhir in Ayodhya, uniting
in display of devotion and cultural extravaganza. Vidyalaya
was decked up with saffron flags and brightly lit lamps to
welcome Lord Rama. Auditorium was adorned with vibrant
flowers which brought out a festive fervour and jubilation
among the children. Ramar pattabhishekam portrait & temple
set up on the stage created a spiritual fervour among the
audience. Much awaited consecration ceremony of Ram Lalla
was live streamed through Mega Screen in our vidyalaya.
Cultural shows by the Primary and middle school children on
Ramayana were the greatest entertainment which took them
back to the Treta Yug. The Fireworks were another attraction
which filled the atmosphere in a festive mood. Their
dazzling lights and thundering sounds created joy and
excitement in children. ‘May Lord Ram give us all happiness,
good health and fulfill our endeavours in life’.
Chinmayam 2023
Chinmayam 2023, a cultural extravaganza gives a repository
of multifarious events on a platter for every boy and girl
of Chinmaya Vidyalayas in Chennai to unfold their potential.
Our school hosted it this year on the 17th and the 18th of
November in a grand manner in our school auditorium. For the
inaugural function, our Zonal Director, Shri. O.V.Nambiar
and Shri. C.Satyamoorthy the Director Chinmaya Vidyalayas
presided over the inaugural function on 17th November. On
day two valedictory functions was graced by Spiritual Mentor
Swami Mitrananda and two other eminent people from the field
of entertainment Ms. Sivaangi K was the Chief guest and Mr,
Praveen Muthurangan was the Guest of Honour. This year it
was a stupendous performance by the host school and all the
trophies for the three categories were lift by CVA. The most
coveted award Mr. Chinmayam title was bagged Ritesh the
Cultural Secretary of the school.
Diwali Celebration - 2023
Diwali, the festival of lights was celebrated in our
kindergarten block on 10th November with great zeal and
zest. The school campus was adorningly decorated with
hangings, balloons and beautiful Rangoli.
Educational trip to Mysore – STD IX & X
On 25th October 2023 students of class X & 29th
November 2023 students of class IX from Chinmaya
Vidyalaya Annanagar accompanied by teachers embarked
on a 5-day educational trip to Mysore, Shravana
Belagola, Srirangapatinam, Halebedu and Belur.
Amaaya - 2023
The grand event of Amaaya took place in our
Vidyalaya on 3rd and 6th of November in our school
auditorium. The students of STD IX, X, XI and XII
were the active participants of this program. Our
principal Mrs. V Gowrilakshmi presided and
inaugurated the cultural event on 3.11.23. The
nostalgic alumni were humbled and agreed to
preside as the judges. After every event the
judges declared the results and gave a feedback to
the participants on their performance. The second
day event entered the final stage with Aswin of
std XII, bagging the title of Mr. Amaaya and
Ritesh of std XII securing the runner up position.
The students and teachers motivated and enjoyed
the program.
Educational Trip - Hampi
Four day trip to Hampi situated on the banks of
the Tungabhadra River in the eastern part of
central Karnataka is chosen by UNESCO as World
Heritage Site. Around 100 students of class XII &
100 students of class XI were taken on an
educational trip to learn more about the rich
heritage of our country as well as our ancient
history too. It stands as an testament for our
rich culture and heritage and they speak volumes
about Bharat despite being ravaged by the
invaders. Certainly this break provided relaxation
from mundane life.
National Unity Day
The students of 9th standard - Chinmaya Vidyalaya
Annanagar paid commensurate tribute to Sardar
Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary, 31st
October. Various programs were meticulously
conducted inside the school premises as an honour
of the Iron man of India.
Mathru Puja - 2023
Mathru Puja was performed on 28-10-23 in
connection with Navrathri. It is a special puja
performed to revere the Devi who resides in the
form of mothers. The Primary choir enthralled the
audience with their mellifluous bhajans. Aadhya
Venkatesh recited the Mathru Panchakam while Aadya
Nair rendered a beautiful song on the Divine
mother. Everyone collected prasadam and left the
venue with a divine feeling in their hearts.
Childrens day Celebration 2023
Childrens day was celebrated with gaiety and
fervor at Chinmaya Vidyalaya Annanagar on 14th
November 2023. It was a fun filled day for
students. Childrens day is all about respecting
and honoring children who are considered to be the
future leaders of the nation. They are the
valuable assets and the future of our country as
well as hope for tomorrow. The teachers actively
took part in dance, music and standup comedy to
entertain the students. The school organized a
painting competition on the topic “Peace” on this
day.
Food Project Day
Food Project Day was celebrated on 26th October,
Thursday, in the Kindergarten department. The
theme being countries of Civil Society 20 (C20),
students presented food culture of different
countries like Germany, Canada, USA, Russia,
China, India, Indonesia etc, in a vibrant and
colorful manner.
Chinmaya Khel Mela 2023
Chinmaya Vidyalayas Chennai, conducted the All
India Inter Chinmaya Khel Mela Athletic meet 2023
from 7th September to 9th September 2023 at Nehru
Stadium, in which our school students participated
and won various prizes. In the boys Under – 16
category, Deepak Kumar of Std IX won the silver
medal in both 400m and 800m. In the girls Under -
16 category, Riddhi Shree C K of Std X won the
gold medal in Shot put, while Shrujan Sri of Std X
won the bronze in 400m. In the boys Under – 19
category, Gokulnath P J of Std XII won the silver
in both 400m and 800m. Nagulan S of Std XII won
the bronze in 100m and Shashank of Std XII won the
gold medal in Discus Throw In the girls Under –
19, Shruthika of Std XI won the silver in Long
Jump while Sana of Std XI bagged the gold in
Shotput.
Swachh Bharat Mission 2023
On October 1st 2023 as per the Swachh Bharat
Mission initiative, Students of Class VII to XII
enthusiastically took part in Swacchata Hi Seva
- Seva in different temples in and around Anna
Nagar and Uthandi in ECR. Children visited
BalaMurugan temple, Maha Ganapathy temple and
Chandra Mouleeswarar temple. They cleaned the
mandapam of the temple and the statues of the
deities, they also helped to pack prasadam for
the devotees. They did their service
dedicatedly. Few parents also supported us in
cleaning the temple venue. The in-charges of the
temples appreciated the service rendered by the
students and also encouraged them to extend
their service in future 10 students, Principal &
Mr. Arumugam – PET took part in the cleaning
drive project initiated by honourable Tamilnadu
Governor Shri. R N Ravi at uthandi beach . The
children had a profound impact on serving the
society. The school also received the
certificate.
34th Annual Day Celebration
Our Vidyalaya celebrated its 34th Annual Day on
7th October 2023 in which students of our
Vidyalaya enacted the voyage of Kauntinya. The
chief guest of the day, Shri. Sadagopan
Krishnan, the Senior Vice President of Ashok
Leyland as well as the Independent Director of
the Indian Oil Corporation Ltd, received a grand
salute from the NCC cadets of our vidyalaya and
a warm welcome from our honourable
correspondent, Shri. B. Vishwanath.
Guru Aaradhna day - 2023
On the Guru Aaradhna day the solemn event began
with the chanting of Gita 4 followed by Guru
paduka procession by the senior secondary
students by chanting Guru stotram & Guru paduka
stotram. The procession was followed poorna
Kumbam & paduka pooja. Swami Mitrananda, acharya
witnessed the day’s activity. Melodious bhajans
were rendered by the school choir. A dance
recital on the namavali of gurudev was performed
by the middle school children. The senior
secondary students expressed the verses of Gita
4 in English. A primary student Adya, brought
forth a verbal picture of the movie The Quest.
Based on her expressive presentation Swami
Mitrananda conducted an inter active session
with the students with a touch of his
experiences with his master. As a day of Sadhna,
akanda nama japa was observed throughout the day
where a close connect was felt with Gurudev by
the students & the teachers. The day concluded
with Chinmaya Arathi and Prasad distribution.
Independence Day Celebration - 2023
On 15th August 2023, Independence Day was
celebrated grandly in Chinmaya Vidyalaya
Annanagar. The chief guest was Dr. M A Raja,
Director of Oncology Services and Chairman of
the Medical Advisory Board at MGM Healthcare and
Cancer Institute. The Chief Guest’s inspiring
speech instilled the true spirit of patriotism
among all in the audience. This was followed by
the Prize Distribution to students for cent
percent attendance in the academic year
2022-2023.
Alumni meet 2023
On 15th August 2023, the alumni of CVA were
invited to come and visit their alma mater.
Alumni from various batches came forward to
reminisce nostalgically about their school days
and the role the school had played in their
lives. They shared how the teachings and
guidance given in school had prepared them to
become holistic and instilled in them the
confidence to face challenges with courage. The
alumni also volunteered to take turns and share
their experiences with the students of Senior
Secondary classes, advise them regarding the
courses to be taken, as well as give them tips
to tackle challenges in life.
Onam Celebration - 2023
The history, significance and importance of Onam
were presented through a beautiful and
enlightening speech. Students from classes 11
and 12 performed a brilliantly choreographed
dance of some of Kerala's most prominent dance
traditions, including Thiruvadhirakkali,
Mohiniyattam, Vanjipattu, and Kerala folk dance.
It was an incredible performance that
highlighted the cultural depth and diversity of
Kerala- “God”s own country”.
Kinder Garten Onam Celebrations
A skit on Vamana was enacted with full of
enthusiasm. A Krishna Bajan was sung by a group
of children doing actions. As a highlight of the
celebration avial making was explained by using
real vegetables. The nutritious value was
explained. The character walk depicted the state
dances of kerela. A group dance was performed by
the children. A race was conducted to make a
pookalam which induced creativity in the young
minds.
Krishna Jayanti Celebrations
Janmashtami, the birthday of Lord Krishna-the
darling of the masses, was celebrated on 4-9-23
in our school. On 6th September, the Krishna
Jayanti celebrations continued. Pooja was
performed in the evening by teachers and
students of other schools who had come for Khel
Mela. The cultural program consisted of Krishna
songs by the school band and dances by senior
students.
Kindergarten Krishna Jayanthi celebration
A peppy action dance by the tiny tots to an
enchanting Krishna song was a real treat to the
eyes. Kids narrated and enacted the story of
Krishna and the Govardhan mountain beautifully
with lot of expressions. The grand costume and
props added colour to the skit. Next in line was
a melodious Krishna song ‘’Makhan chora”
rendered by LKG kids with action. Riya and
Lingesh of UKG explained about Krishna Jayanthi
celebration confidently. It was followed by an
attractive Krishna Radha dance by the tiny tots
which was the highlight of the program. Finally,
a “Krishna Sudama” race was conducted for the
children instilling the value of friendship in
them. Newspaper flute making class activity was
done in all Kindergarten classes as a part of
the celebration.
Teachers day Celebration – 2023
'THOSE THAT KNOW, DO. THOSE THAT UNDERSTAND,
TEACH' was the slogan put up by students of Std
XII on Teacher's Day which was celebrated on
11th September 2023 in the school auditorium.
The students put up a cultural program for the
teachers as a token of their gratitude. The
program included a medley of songs by the school
band and vibrant dances by the students. It was
an enjoyable and relaxing afternoon for all the
teachers and a break from their busy schedule.
Ganesh Chaturthi Celebration
Ganesh Chaturthi, the festival marking the
birth of Lord Ganesha- the God of prosperity
and wisdom, was celebrated with a lot of
enthusiasm on 15-9-23. The spirit of
celebration and festivity permeated throughout
the school. We hope that Lord Ganesha would
bless all of us with wisdom, prosperity and
good fortune.
Investiture Ceremony and CCA inauguration - 2023
Investiture Ceremony and CCA inauguration was
held on 5th July 2023. The investiture
ceremony is a solemn event where
responsibilities are bestowed upon the student
council. A new set of leaders were chosen to
serve the school. The student council members
were honoured with badges by our correspondent
Mr. B Vishwanath and our special invitee Mrs.
Shreeja Mohan our alumna 1998-99 batch. CCA
inauguration marks the beginning of the CCA
activities of the school. It recognizes the
talents of students making them all rounded
individuals.
108th Chinmaya Jayanthi mahotsav
To mark the 108th Chinmaya Jayanthi mahotsav,
on Sunday 16th July 2023, the staff, students
& parents of Chinmaya Vidyalaya - Annanagar in
association with Chinmaya Mission - Chennai
performed a haven with 108 homa kundams. More
than 500 people participated in this homam
including students of Class 10,11 & 12,
parents and teachers. The aim of this haven is
for a sound health, prosperity, family oneness
& social welfare. Swami. Sureshananda, guided
students in performing the homam. The havan
started in the early morning, which was
followed by a talk on the mahima of the
ancient Indian culture , explained by
H.H.Swami Mitrananda. Collective chanting of
Ganesha Gayatri , Danvantri mantra & Medha
suktam created a wonderful aura and energy was
high. Teachers, students & parents were soaked
in the bliss and proceeded home after Prasad.
This was an endeavor for fulfilment of body,
mind and spirit.
The World Population Day – 2023
The World Population Day was celebrated in
school on 14/7/2023 to create awareness about
the increasing population and its related
issues. An awareness song, dance and skit
emphasising the importance of solving the
problem of overpopulation was performed by the
students of STD XIC and XID.
Annual Sports Meet 2023
34th Annual Sports Meet was celebrated on
Friday 28th July 2023. The Chief Guest for the
opening ceremony Smt. Soumini Srinivas former
president of Tamil Nadu Billiards and Snooker
Association. The Chief Guest for the Closing
Ceremony was Mr. P.K. Anilkumar National
Umpire in Hockey, International Technical
Officer in Hockey. The Cauvery house won the
trophy for their theme while Ganga house won
the trophy for the march past. The exemplary
sportspersons of the school running with the
torch to light the cauldron inspired every
student. Mass drill was the cynosure of all
eyes.
International Yoga day 2023
The International Yoga day was celebrated in
Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Anna Nagar on 21.6.23
Students of Class VII, NCC, Scouts and
Guides performed yogasanas and Pranayama. Kg
children also performed yoga in the
kindergarten section.
VasudhaivaKutumbakam
Our Vidyalaya had an opportunity to work
with C20 team as companions of one earth at
the historic town of Mahabalipuram. The aim
of the conference was to discuss the
application of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam under
the able guidance of our Acharya Swami
Mitrananda, Chinmaya Mission, who is India
Coordinator for the summit. The staff,
students, parents and alumni of our school
took up various responsibilities in the
functioning of the conference. The culture
of the 20 participating countries was
exhibited at the venue and our students were
privileged to be the live models in the
exhibition. Our Holy Gita was released as a
Coffee table copy in which, our Sanskrit
master Mr. Kannan was part of the editing
team and he was honoured by governor of
Tamil Nadu Shri R N Ravi on stage. It was a
great enrichment programme for all of us to
explore along with the foreign delegates the
facets of unity in diversity, and work
together to build a harmonious world.
Ganapathy Homam - 2023
The academic year 2023-24 had a divine
beginning on April 4th, 2023. Ganapathy
Homam, Hayagreeva Homam, Dhanvantri Homam,
Lakshmi Homam and Mrityunjaya Homam were
performed in our school campus to ensure
health, knowledge, long life and spiritual
well-being of everyone. Our Correspondent Dr
Shri R Suryakumar and his wife performed the
pooja. This was followed by Kalasa
Abhishegam to our Vidya Ganapathy, seeking
the Lord’s blessings for good health,
prosperity and well-being of the Vidyalaya.
Vahana pratista Ceremony 2023
Vahana pratista is the ceremony by which a
moosika was consecrated in the vidyalaya
VIDYA GANAPATHY temple. Special hymns and
Vedic mantras were recited to invite the
Mosika to be in the shila roopam always in
the temple, thus infusing life into the
statue and the murti's eye was opened for
the first time. The students along with the
teaching staff saw this through a mirror.
The ritual involved a Puja, chanting of
Sanskrit mantras, ganapathy have , abishekam
and singing of bhajans. After the maha aarti
prasad was distributed.
Annual Lunch - 2023
This year, the annual lunch was hosted by
Chinmaya Vidyalaya Virugambakkam, on 22nd
April 2023. All schools of Chinmaya gathered
to acknowledge the success achieved by the
sheer hard work and perseverance of our dear
teachers who had retired, completed 25 years
and 10 years of service. Mrs.Rama received
memento for 25 years of completion.
Mrs.Zeema, Mrs.Poornima, Mrs.Namitha and
Mrs.Sakunthala received memento for
completing 10 years. From our school, Mrs
Latha Mukundan was honoured for her
excellent years of service and dedication.
Mrs.Shuba priya from K.G and Miss
Subbulakshmi BV teacher was also honored on
this occasion.
Bidding adieu - Honorable Shri R Suryakumar
Anna Nagar teachers, bid farewell to one of
our most beloved correspondent, Honorable
Shri R Suryakumar , who has been a knight ,
a refined person of our vidyalaya. On this
very same day the outgoing teachers also
were felicitated and were honored. We wish
all the best to all of them and pray the
blessings of our Pujya Gurudev be bestowed
upon them forever.
108th Chinmaya Jayanti
The 108th Chinmaya Jayanti was not a mere
celebration of a birthday it was a
celebration of a life of transformation in
the vidyalaya campus. Pujya Gurudev
transformed from Balakrishna Menon to a
great master, Swami Chinmayananda. Chinmaya
Jayanti is a celebration of his
transformation and a great source of
inspiration for all of us to bring
transformation in our lives. The staff and
students contributed kitchen provisions to
Premapuri Ashram an elderly care centre as a
token of our gratitude to the great master.
The day concluded with the Memorial talk on
Dynamic spirituality by swami.
Padmanabhananda of Divine Life Society in
Chinmaya Heritage. A day filled with Sadhana
on this Sadhana Day. A Day for introspection
and reflection. A Day of feeling blessed. A
Day filled with gratitude for Pujya Gurudev.
National Science day - 2023
This academic year, 2022-23, The National
Science day was celebrated in Chinmaya
Vidyalaya, Anna nagar on 02/03/2023 in honor
of the renowned Indian physicist, Nobel
laureate and Bharat Ratna awardee, Dr. C. V.
Raman.
Project Day -Apradhim Bala Prakasini
Chinmaya Vidyalaya Anna Nagar organised a
Project Day -Apradhim Bala Prakasini on 2nd
March 2023 for class 3 wherein the young
budding brains showcased their talents in
Science, Arithmetic and Linguistics
enthusiastically. The models and charts they
exhibited created a great awareness about
the importance of our culture, environmental
conservation and cognitive skill. The
Principal, the Vice Principal was the guest
of the show, whose insights and
encouragement motivated the children to
further their interest in their chosen
concepts and widen their perspective as
well. The other teachers and parents were
the spectators who visited their projects,
kindled their spirit with their appreciative
comments to bring the best out of them.
Gurudev’s Visit – 13th March 2023
Gurudev visited our vidyalaya on 13th March
to celebrate His 108th birthday with the
tiny tots of our kindergarten children. Our
correspondent Dr. Sri R. Suryakumar and the
Principal along with the senior teachers
accompanied Him from the Heritage centre.
The privileged teachers along with Vice
principal, parents of the KG students and
the neighbours received Gurudev with
taalapoli, kolatam, poornakumbam and
bhajans. Day 2 and day 3 the KG students
along with their parents performed the
Paduka Pooja and received Gurudev’s portrait
as yagna Prasad.
Kindergarten Graduation Day – 2023
Chinmaya Vidyalaya Anna Nagar, celebrated
its 33rd Kindergarten Graduation Day on
March 24th, 2023 at the school Decenial
Auditorium. The chief guest for the day was
Smt. N.Vijayalakshmi, Principal of
Bhaktavatsalam Vidyashram, Korattur,Chennai.
It was indeed a joyous day for the
kindergarten children, parents and teachers.
Sri Rama Navami - 2023
Rama Navami is a festival that commemorates
the birth of Sri Rama, the seventh avatar of
Lord Vishnu in the Treta Yuga. This year,
Rama Navami and Villaku Pooja were jointly
celebrated in our Vidyalaya in a grand
manner on March 30th 2023.
Educational tour - Kumbakonam
As a part of an educational tour, Chinmaya
Vidyalaya, Anna Nagar organized a trip to
historical places in and around Kumbakonam
and Thanjore. Students of classes VII and
VIII went for a two-day trip. Students
enjoyed the trip and came to know about the
Indian culture, architecture and about great
Indian kings. It was a memorable trip for
the students and the teachers.
Maha Shivarathri Celebration - 2023
Maha Shivarathri was celebrated with great
grandeur in Chinmaya Vidyalaya on 18th
February 2023. The Shivalinga was
beautifully decorated with various flowers
and vilva leaves. Our Kindergarten
department also celebrated Shivarathri on
the previous day (17.02.2023) Children
rendered bhajans. Children prayed and
offered flowers.
CCA Prize day - 2023
CCA Prize day is celebrated in our Vidyalaya
every year to encourage the children to
showcase their talents. CCA Prize day was
held in our Vidyalaya on 13.02.2023. The
popular singer Swetha Mohan was the chief
guest of this programme. The presence of the
famous singer made the day a memorable one.
Inspiring speech and the melodious songs
sung by Smt. Swetha Mohan made the students
and teachers awestruck. Prize distribution
ceremony was another attraction of the
programme. The overall trophy was lifted by
the cauvery house. The cultural programme
including dances and songs were enjoyed by
one and all.
Amaaya 2022
The students of Std IX, X, XI and XII were
the active participants of Amaaya- the
intra-school CCA competition. There were on
the whole 29 events inclusive of 19
off-stage events, 6 on-stage events and 4
submission events. The cultural event was
formally inaugurated on 25.11.2022. The Vice
Principal of the Vidyalaya, Mrs. D. Lakshmi
Prabha presided over the inaugural function.
The cultural events paved a platform for the
students to exhibit their talents and to
recognise and appreciate the talents of
their fellow mates
Gita Din - 2022
4th December 2022 Gita Din was celebrated in
our Vidyalaya in association with Samskruta
Bharati
Bharathiyar birthday Celebration – 2022
140th Bharathiyar birthday was celebrated on
11.12.2022 by students of Chinmaya
Vidyalaya, AnnaNagar
Kindergarten project Expo
The kindergarten project exhibition held on
the 8th and 12th of December 2022 at the
kindergarten block. It was a spectacular
show with all the kindergarten children
exhibiting their talents. The topics
exhibited by the lower kindergarten were
about the numbers 1 to 10 and the upper
kindergarten exhibited various EVS topics
like transport, fruits and vegetables,
clothes, flowers, birds and animals and
plants. Participating in the exhibition made
students very confident and creative and
thus created a holistic development in them.
GITAMRUTHAM 2022
Gita- Pradarshini, the
Bhagavad-Gita-Exhibition, inaugurated on
26th December 2022, at Chinmaya Vidyalaya
Annanagar. It is the joint project by
Samskruta Bharati and Chinmaya Mission
Kindergarten CCA Prize Day 2022-23
The kindergarten CCA Prize Day for the
academic year 2022-23 was held on 5th
January 2023 in the school auditorium.The
chief guest for the program was our school
aĺumni Mrs Anjana Pradeep.
Thyagaraja Aradhana
Thyagaraja Aradhana is an annual aradhana of
Telugu saint composer Thyagaraja. The
aradhana is observed on Pushya Bahula
Panchami day when the saint attained
samadhi, where the musicians render the
saint's Pancharatna Kritis. We had the
Thyagaraja aaradhana at school on 11/1/23.
Students sang Pancharatna kriti and
Thyagaraja kritis. Our principal madam V
Gowrilakshmi addressed the students and also
shared her thoughts on Saint Thyagaraja
Pongal Celebration – 2023
Pongal was celebrated in a grand manner on
12th January 2023 at Chinmaya Vidyalaya,
Anna Nagar. The pongal pot was kept on a
firewood stove and when the dish boiled and
overflowed, everyone gathered around shouted
‘Pongalo Pongal’ in great joy. Students from
class I to XII participated in various
cultural events like Karagattam, Gummiattam,
Silambattam, Oyilattam and performed the
martial art Kalari
Educational tour – Class VI, III, IV, V
Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Anna Nagar organized an
educational tour for the students of class
VI to Pondicherry. A one-day trip to VGP-
Marine Kingdom was organised for grades 3,4
and 5 students. They explored the Marine
world, where in they learnt about various
types of fishes and their habitats. They
also enjoyed the mermaid show. The
exploration made them inquisitive about the
marine species and the importance of
conserving them for a balanced ecosystem.
The trip was not only knowledgeable and
enjoyable
Republic Day celebration - 2023
The Republic Day celebration for this year,
was observed in the school campus with great
gratification. Our Correspondent,Dr.Shri R
Suryakumar welcomed the gathering and our
Alumnus Mr. D.Venkataraman, Chief Guest of
the day unfurled the National Flag and
inspired the teachers and students with his
inspiring thoughts. The March Past by the
NCC, Scouts and Guides and the students
filled the air with patriotic fervour.
Project Day
Chinmaya Vidyalaya Anna Nagar organised a
Project Day -Rainbow Dazzlers on 31 January
2023 for primary classes 1 and 2, wherein
the young budding brains showcased their
talents in Science, Arithmetic and
Linguistics enthusiastically. The models and
charts they exhibited, created a great
awareness about the importance of our
culture, environmental conservation and
cognitive skill.
Karuna Club Inauguration
The Principal, Vice Principal, Staff and
Students of Chinmaya Vidyalaya Anna Nagar
Inaugurated the Karuna Club on Wednesday 8th
February 2023 in the Decennial Auditorium at
10 a.m. Shri. Sajjan Jain President of
Karuna International for Chennai Kendra and
Shri. A.S. Ramamurugesh Educational Officer
of Karuna International were present for the
function. The programme awaken in young
adults the inherent love, kindness and
compassion towards all living beings,
plants, animals and fellow human beings; as
well as to appreciate and help in their own
way to conserve our environment. Club
activities in schools will benefit students
in multiple ways.
Blood Donation camp
Chinmaya Vidyalaya Annanagar and 1 TN (BTY)
NCC Chennai, jointly organized a Blood
Donation camp on 04.02.2023 at our Vidyalaya
from 8.30 am to 12.30 pm. 81 units of Blood
were collected. The camp was a success and
was well appreciated by the Guest Dr. Shri S
Ashwin Prasad, Emergency Medicine Consultant
at Apollo hospital, and the public on that
day
Kindergarten Sports Day
The Kindergarten students of Chinmaya
Vidyalaya Annanagar, celebrated their sports
day on February 4th 2023 with great fervour.
The Chief Guest Dr. S. Ashwin Prasad, our
Alumnus, Emergency Medicine Consultant,
Apollo Hospital declared the sports meet
open. The final events were conducted and
the students actively participated in all
the races. Some of the special races were-
Krishna race, Butterfly race, Clown race,
and Flower race. Special performances were
performed confidently by the students of
Upper Kindergarten. Krish. T.D. and Aarush.
T. D. demonstrated their cycling skills and
Thanusri. V and Jisha Ajithkumar
demonstrated their skating skills. K.K.
Maghizhan , a sports prodigy in multi fields
demonstrated his gymnastics skills and
mesmerized the audience.. The audience were
dazzled by the mass drill performed with the
Sunflowers by the tiny tots. The formation
of the drill added a vibrant look to the
programme.
Children’s Day Celebration - 2022
Children’s Day was celebrated on 14.11.2022
in our Vidyalaya in a grand manner. Children
enjoyed watching their favourite teachers
perform different dance styles like
semi-classical dance, diya dance, dandiya
dance and free style dance. The melodious
music and vibrant attire was a feast for the
eyes. A hilarious skit based on the effects
of online classes was also enacted. The old
classic songs sung by the teachers were
highly applauded by the students.
Mathru Pooja Celebration - 2022
Mathru Puja, celebrated on 8-10-22, is a
unique Puja that instils reverence and love
in the child for his/her mother.
Onam Celebration -2022
Onam, India's biggest harvest festival, was
celebrated on 12.09.2022 in our Vidyalaya.
Children rendered bhajans. Dance drama was
performed by the children which had the
cultural symbols of Kerala. A small skit on
the story of Mahabali and Vamana was
performed by the children. They also
performed a dance and Pulikali, one of the
folk art forms of Kerala.
Teacher’s Day Celebration - 2022
Teacher’s Day was celebrated on 5th
September 2022 to honour teachers for their
significant contribution in shaping the
lives of children.
Sports Day – 2022
The Chief Guest for the Opening Ceremony LT.
COL. R C Barthwal, SM- Officer Commanding I
TN BTY NCC declared the Sports Meet open. In
his inaugural address he spoke about life in
the army and advised the students to follow
a disciplined life style. Around seventy
sports events were conducted for students.
Events were also conducted for alumni,
parents and staff. The Chief Guest for the
Closing Ceremony was Mr. Vignesh Hariharan,
Kettel Bell World Champion, Sports and
Fitness Entrepreneur and award winner of -
ICON of the year 2018. While addressing the
students, he quoted the success story of a
fellow sportsman Sri. Anand Gunasekharan who
had excelled in the field of sports despite
many hurdles in life. His message to the
students was ‘Never, Ever Give Up’. The
overall trophy was won by the Alkananda
House.
Gnana Yagna – August 2022
Chinmaya Vidyalaya Annanagar was the venue
for the two-day Gnana Yagna by Swami
Mitrananda (Chinmaya Mission, Chennai)
conducted on 27th evening and 28th morning
of August 2022 on the topic ‘Sadhana
Panchakam’. Sadhana Panchakam composed by
Adi Shankaracharya, consists of 5 verses of
40 steps. Each step is like a step in a
ladder, taking us progressively to attain
the goal of Moksha or Nirvana. Swami
Mitrananda, a dynamic disciple of H H Swami
Chinmayananda, explained these verses
succinctly to an auditorium packed to
capacity. All the parents, grandparents and
other devotees were inspired to follow these
simple steps, eg: connect with spirituality
every day, practice devotion, give up
unnecessary desires, develop self-restraint
and many more.
Super Kid Cop - The Greater Chennai Police
The Greater Chennai Police have launched
‘Super Kid Cop’, for the children from
classes UKG to Class VII to monitor the
driving patterns of the motorists and also
act as a gatekeeper giving advice to their
parents and others on the need to adhere to
traffic rules. The students have to monitor
the driving of their parents, auto rickshaw
and van drivers. The children would carry
the Super Kid Cop card, launched by Greater
Chennai Police and would also be awarded a
certificate at the end of the program.
Nakshatara P of Std IV took part in this
program and was interviewed by NDTV
recently. She reported that her father had
followed all the traffic rules properly and
that this initiative had helped her to
understand the traffic rules better. Her
father Mr. Pratheep Chandramohan too was
interviewed in the same program.
Ganesh Chaturthi Celebration - 2022
Ganesh Chaturthi was celebrated with a lot
of pomp and vigour on 30-8-22 in our school
campus. The Vinayaka idol was brought in a
vividly decorated palanquin accompanied by a
bevy of dancers who revved up the spirit of
the celebration.
Chennai day - 2022
Chennai day was celebrated in a grand manner
by the students of Chinmaya Vidyalaya
annanagar. Sakshi of 10 th std spoke on the
significance of the day. Students presented
a tableau highlighting various landmarks in
Chennai. Students sang the glory of places
in Chennai. The audience were able to gather
a lot of information from this program about
Namma Chennai. The same day students of
classes VI & VII took part in the 'Chennai
day quiz' which tested their knowledge about
the important places in Chennai. The winners
were awarded certificates.
Janmashtami Celebration -2022
Janmashtami, the birth of Krishna was
celebrated with much joy and enthusiasm on
18-08-22. Kindergarten children of CVA also
celebrated Janmashtami in a grand manner.
The block was decorated beautifully with the
Krishna idol in the centre. All children
dressed in blue gave a traditional touch to
the celebration. Our Principal motivated
everyone to chant Jai Shri Krishna and offer
Tulsi leaves at the Lotus feet of Shri
Krishna. The celebration filled the air with
joy and festive spirit.
Investiture ceremony and CCA Inauguration - 2022
The investiture ceremony of Student council
for the academic year 2022-23 was held at
Chinmaya Vidyalaya Anna nagar. The students
of class 6-10 performed a cultural program
on Swarajathis as a mark of CCA
inauguration. The Chief Guest Dr. R
Suryakumar addressed the gathering. His
words of wisdom and thoughts about
leadership were inspiring and filled all the
newly elected leaders and everyone in the
hall with energy, enthusiasm and courage to
face the world and achieve their endeavours.
76th Independence Day Celebration - 2022
The 76th Independence Day was celebrated
with great patriotic spirit on 15-8-22. Our
Correspondent Dr R Suryakumar hoisted the
national flag. Ms Aishwarya Radhakrishnan,
alumna Ex- Sr. Cadet Captain of 1(TN) Naval
Unit NCC took the salute and addressed the
gathering.
World Food Day 2022
Eat Healthy Stay Healthy".. In connection
with the World Food Day, a food project was
conducted in the kindergarten department on
17.10.2022. The project aimed at developing
a healthy dietary and life style pattern
from an early age among children.
Diwali Celebration - NCC 1 TN Bty NCC
NCC cadets of Chinmaya vidyalaya Anna Nagar
celebrated deepavali with inmates of guild
of service a school for deaf and dumb at
Anna Nagar by donating Rs 5000, sweets,
crackers and dresses. On the same day they
have donated RS 9400 to Avvai home an old
age home at kundratthoor. NCC 1 TN Bty NCC
officials have also taken part in this
programme.
33rd Annual Day - 2022
Our Vidyalaya celebrated its 33rd Annual Day
on 28th October 2022 vigorously highlighting
with the theme ‘Bharatho Baasathe’, the
success stories of India’s great achievers
in various fields. Chief guest for the
programme Prof. Dr. V. Chockalingam, (Dr.
MGR Medical University). This celebration
was dedicated to all the great achievers,
intellectuals, scientists, athletes,
cricketers, doctors, physicists, astronauts,
actors, dancers, who appeared alive on stage
and made our country proud, Their
contribution to society in whole and to the
nation is invaluable.
International Yoga Day - 2022
International Yoga Day was celebrated on
21st June in Chinmaya Vidyalaya. The theme
for this year was ‘Yoga for Humanity’ which
means yoga for the health for all. Students
of the Vidyalaya participated in the Yoga
Day celebration with much vigour and
enthusiasm. Students of Std VIII, NCC,
SCOUTS AND GUIDES performed yoga with the
guidance of the Yoga instructor Mrs.
Pabitra.
Guru Aradhana Day - 2022
The 27th Aradhana Day was observed in
Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Annanagar with great
reverence. August 3rd is a day of Sadhana –
a special day in remembrance of Pujya
Gurudev- Swami Chinmayananda, for the
invaluable service rendered by him to
mankind. Swami Mitrananda, the resident
Spiritual Mentor at Chinmaya Mission
Chennai, graced the occasion with his
presence.
Guru Purnima - 2022
Guru Purnima was celebrated on 13th July
2022 to honour Guru-Shishya Parampara .
Following the invocation by the school
choir, Vyasa Ashtothra Namavali was read and
Pooja was performed. The Pooja concluded
with chanting of Gurustotram and bhajans on
the divine glory of Guru Parambara by the
high school students.
'Har Ghar Tiranga – 2022
'Har Ghar Tiranga’ is a campaign under the
aegis of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, to
encourage people to bring the Tiranga home
hoist it to mark the 75th year of India’s
Independence. All the students of our school
hoisted the tricolour atop their houses and
took a selfie. These selfies were then made
into a collage and displayed outside their
classes. A flex banner displaying the best
75 selfies was proudly exhibited in school.
Also 75 flags were displayed in the school
to commemorate the 75th Independence Day.
This initiative invoked the feeling of
patriotism in the hearts of all the students
and also promoted awareness about the Indian
National Flag.
Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav or the 75th
Anniversary of Indian Independence is being
celebrated in India with great enthusiasm.
In connection with this, a cycle rally was
staged on 13.08.2022, in which NCC Cadets,
Scouts and Guides and student council
members participated. These 75 students
cycled from our school to 3rd Main road and
back, shouting ‘Vande Mataram’, ‘Jai Hind’
and wishing everyone a very happy
Independence Day. The rally generated a lot
of interest and many people came out to
witness it. All of them promised to
celebrate this 75th Independence Day with
patriotic fervour. Some of our teachers too
participated in this event to create an
awareness about the 75th Independence Day.
106th Chinmaya Jayanthi
Our Pujya Gurudev's 106th Jayanthi was
celebrated on Sunday, 8th May 2022 in our
school premises. On this sacred day- a day
on which we express our immense gratitude to
one of the most notable spiritual leaders in
India- pooja, abhisekam and aarathi was
performed with a lot of divinity, followed
by chanting of the Ashtothara Namavali. Our
Tamil teacher Mrs Gayathri composed and
rendered a beautiful song as a tribute to
Gurudev. On this auspicious occasion, our
school conducted Annadanam to benefit 108
needy people in the neighbourhood. This
noble gesture was contributed by students of
Class X and XII as a token of their
gratitude.
Manavaseva Madhavaseva
Chinmaya Vidyalaya , Annanagar was
instrumental in providing slight relief to
the general public from the scorching heat
of Chennai on Thursday 28.04.2022. All
students of std IX and std X brought curd
packets which were churned into butter milk
poured into vessels and taken to Vijaya
Maruthi bus stop at 6th Avenue, Annanagar.
Our Prinicpal, Mrs V Gowrilakshmi along with
few teachers, NCC cadets, Scouts, Guides and
students of Std IX distributed unlimited
buttermilk to the public from 10.30 am to
12.30 pm. Passers-by, auto rickshaw drivers,
labourers, cyclists, vendors etc. quenched
their thirst and appreciated this gesture.
This activity of public service gave immense
delight and gratification to our students
who are looking forward to continue the act
of Manavaseva as Madhavaseva.
International Dance Day - 2022
International Dance Day (April 29th) is a
celebration of all types of dance, and was
created to recognise how the act of dancing
can break cultural barriers. We celebrated
international dance day with the performance
of 3 dance forms. Bharatanatyam performed by
kavya, Priyanka and tanushya of Std 8th and
9th, Mohiniyattam dance performed by
samyuktha and megha of 9th std, Kashmiri
dance performed by Janani, Joshitha,
Meghana, Swetha and Sathvika.
The Earth Day - 2022
The Earth Day was celebrated in Chinmaya
Vidayalaya Anna nagar on 22nd April 2022 in
a grand manner. Students from classes VI to
VIII participated in the programme
enthusiastically. A mime was performed by
the students of class X. They showcased
about the present condition of the earth and
the need to protect it for the future
generation. They highlighted the topics such
as pollution, global warming, water scarcity
and disposal of industrial waste. Students
took a pledge “We must, We can” towards
protecting our mother earth.
Annual Lunch - 2022
Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Anna Nagar was
privileged to host the Annual Lunch on 23rd
April for the entire Chinmaya fraternity.
The management honoured the teachers, office
staff and service staff who have completed
25 years and 10 years of service in the
Vidyalaya. The retired teachers were
honoured and everyone wished them a happy
and healthy retired life. Among them were
our dear teachers Mrs Jayashree, Mr
Subramani and Mrs Prasanna. The Annual Lunch
meet was a delightful and delicious
experience in an aesthetically arranged
environment. Everyone was happy to meet the
teachers from different Vidyalayas and share
their thoughts. It was a very relaxing time
for all the teachers away from the daily
routine.
Punith Sagar Abhiyan
National Cadet Corps (NCC) has initiated a
nationwide flagship campaign 'Punith Sagar
Abhiyan' to clean the seashores/beaches of
plastic and other waste material. In
connection to this, NCC cadets and Scouts
and Guides of Chinmaya Vidyalaya Annanagar
cleaned the Marina Beach on 18.04.2022
(Monday) from 09.30am onwards. It was done
under the banner of 1TN Battery, NCC. More
than 10 bags of garbage were removed by
them. This program was conducted under the
able guidance of our Principal Mrs V
Gowrilakshmi and Officer Commanding, Lt.Col
.R.C.Barathwal,S.M.
Ram Navami - 2022
Ram Navami, is looked upon as an important
Hindu Festival, to honor the birth of Lord
Ram, the seventh avatar of Lord Vishnu in
the Treta yuga. So, every year, with a lot
of faith and dedication the students of our
vidyalaya celebrate this glorious day with
Pomp and show. The day opened in the campus
with Nama japa followed by the ashtothara
pooja where the children chanted Rama
stotram & rendered melodious bhajans on
Bagavan. The pooja concluded with maha
aarati and distribution of traditional
prasad, pannakam & neermore which the kids
relished happily. The students expressed
their enthusiasm while the Rama Nama likitha
japa booklets were distributed. With great
reverence they completed writing the Nama
1008 times. This naturally prepared their
minds to focus on the divinity and
experience the joy within. It was a
privilege for our students of class VIII to
participate in the live streaming of
chanting the Hanuman Chalisa at the renowned
Ayyapan temple in Annanagar. It can be
viewed through you tube channel Annanagar
Ayappa temple.
Vilakku Pooja 2022
The teachers and staff of Chinmaya Vidyalaya
performed Vilakku pooja on 5.4.22 in a grand
manner in the school campus. The pooja was
performed by our Principal, Vice Principal
and all teachers . Pooja was led by the team
of teachers. Deities were decorated with
beautiful flowers. Lalitha sahasranamam was
chanted melodiously. Bhajans sung by the
teachers brought tremendous spiritual
energy, filled the atmosphere with divinity
and took everyone to a higher level of
consciousness and made it a memorable and
devotional occasion.
Ganapathy homam 2022
Ganapathy homam, Hayagreeva homam,
Dhanvantri homam, Lakshmi homam and
Mrityunjaya homam were performed in our
school campus on 04.04.2022 to ensure
health, knowledge, long life and spiritual
wellbeing of everyone. Havan purified the
entire atmosphere and left a divine
impression in everyone’s heart.
Gita Chanting Competition
Chinmaya Mission, Chennai despite the
pandemic, conducted the city level
competition through virtual platform,
wherein 75 students from our Vidyalaya
participated enthusiastically and bagged the
third position at the city level. The proud
students along with Principal, Vice
Principal & the teachers, received the
shield from Swami. Sureshanandhaji, Chinmaya
Mission, Chennai.
Chinmaya Alapa
Riya Anand of 8C, of our Vidyalaya, had an
opportunity to take part in the third
edition of Chinmaya Alapa ,an interschool
story telling competition, conducted by our
Chinmaya group of schools on 4th February
2022. V.G.N, Avadi, hosted the event through
the online platform and Smt.Radha Narayanan-
Co- founder and creative head of Gurucool
Fun ,was the guest of honor and the judge.
This was an initiative to teach Indian
History through stories. Riya Anand spoke
about the ancient king Maharaja Ranjith
Singh and bagged the second prize.
Bharathiyar Tamil Online
West Cluster Schools organised - Bharathiyar
Tamil Online Competition 2022 - in February,
which was hosted by Kola Saraswathi Vaishnav
School, Kilpauk. Many competitions honouring
Mahakavi Subramania Bharathiyar, were
conducted online for students of Class VI.
Sreshta S of Std VI won the Second prize in
the Solo Instrumental Music category (of
Bharathiyar poems). She was honoured at the
Valedictory Function held on 4.3.2022.
INTER SCHOOL COMPETITION
West Cluster conducted an Inter school
competition, organized by The Schram Academy
for Std VIII students. A team of six
students from our school participated. The
following topics were given by the
organizer: 1. End poverty. 2. End hunger and
Improve nutrition and sustainable
Agriculture. 3. Ensure equitable and quality
education. 4. Achieve gender equality
Children chose Topic No.2 which is SDG #2.
They Online platforms like Whatsapp,
Microsoft Teams and Google meet to discuss
about the topic to be selected, understand
the problem they are trying to solve,
Ideate, Define, Prototype and Test. They
shared apps like Google forms, Flipgrid and
Padlet to gather their peer group’s idea on
the problem. They presented their ideas,
views and innovative solutions through
PowerPoint presentation (online) for 7
minutes, followed by 3 minutes interaction
with judges. Our school team won the second
place.
Marvel 2022
KS Academy organized 'Marvel 2022' - A Pan
India Level Accountancy examination in which
Megha Kumaran of Class 12C secured second
rank scoring 77.5/80 among 2500+ students in
and around Chennai from 80+ schools. She
also received a cash prize of Rs.30000.
Accounting Wizard 2022
RR Academy conducted Accounting Wizard 2022
in which Charukesi Sumedh Waikar and Megha
Kumaran of Class 12 secured the first rank
scoring a perfect 40 and Praveen of Class 12
secured the third rank scoring 38 out of 40
among 500+ students from 15+ schools in and
around Chennai. Also many other students
from our school secured Meritorious and
Special prizes for their outstanding
performance.
ENDOWMENT PRIZE DAY
The Endowment Prize day was held on
19.03.2022. Shri.V.Manikandan, alumnus
(Senior Manager, Cognizant Technology
Solution) presided over the function. The
chief guest while addressing the students
shared his memories at school and inspired
the students to put in 100% hard work to
excel in their chosen field. He insisted on
the need to develop logical learning and
rational thinking. Every child should charge
himself with ‘‘Triple A’- ASPIRATION,
ATTITUDE, APTITUDE to be successful. The
prize winners were felicitated by the chief
guest.
KG GRADUATION DAY
Chinmaya Vidyalaya Annanagar celebrated its
Kindergarten Graduation Day on March 24th
2022 at the school Decennial auditorium. The
chief guest for the day was Smt. Latha
Ganesan, Principal Chinmaya Vidyalaya -VGN
Avadi. Our Principal Mrs V Gowrilakshmi
welcomed the gathering. The chief guest in
her convocation address, complimented the
graduates on their achievements and
congratulated the teachers for their
dedication and hard work. The Kindergarten
incharge Mrs Usha Joseph presented the
Kindergarten annual report for the year
2021-22, with the vote of thanks by Mrs
Prasannna Rav
CCA_PRIZE DAY
CCA prize day is celebrated to appreciate
and to motivate children who have skillfully
dedicated their innate talents for the
co-curricular activities conducted through
online platform throughout the academic year
2021 – 2022. Children who bagged the overall
prizes were awarded with a trophy and a
certificate. The overall trophy was won by
Alakananda house.
Achiever’s Day
“Happiness lies in the joy of achievement
and the thrill of creative effort”. Chinmaya
Vidyalaya celebrated ‘Achiever’s Day' on 4th
April 2022 to felicitate the young achievers
of our vidyalaya. Many students from our
vidyalaya took part in the National and
International level competitions and brought
laurels to the school. It was a proud moment
for the parents and the staff of the
vidyalaya to felicitate the students and
encourage them.
Republic Day Celebration
This year Republic Day celebration was held
in the school campus with great
gratification and joy. The programme started
with Tamizh Thai Vazhthu. Our Principal Mrs.
V. Gowrilakshmi welcomed the gathering. Our
Correspondent Shri. R. Surya Kumar was the
chief guest of the programme. He hoisted the
National Flag and inspired the teachers
through his motivational words. Mrs.
Rajashree Menon Dept head of English
proposed the Vote of Thanks. The event
concluded with the rendition of the National
anthem.
Ganesh Chathurti – 2021
Lord Ganesha, who is considered to be the
remover of all obstacles is always
worshipped for a new beginning. Our
Vidyalaya holds the privilege of having the
Vidya Ganapathi temple with a Vriksha
Ganapathi besides it in the main building as
well as a Vijaya Ganapathi temple in the KG
block. Every year during the auspicious
occasion of Vinayaka Chathurti a grand pooja
is performed in this temple. The Ganesh
Chathurti is always celebrated in a grand
manner in our campus, with various cultural
events associated with the celebration.
Teachers Day Celebration-2021
Teaching is considered as one of the noblest
professions in the world as this educated
workforce alone can shape the world to a
better and beautiful place. Chinmaya
Vidyalaya, Anna Nagar honoured their
teachers by conducting myriads of virtual
activities for the children. The little one
of class 1 and 2, made alluring greeting
cards to show their love for their teachers.
Students of Classes 3 to 5 made fascinating
bookmarks with a quote of Dr Sarvepalli
Radhakrishnan. Students of classes 6 to 8
had to imagine if they were teachers and
were asked to write an essay for the same.
11th and 12th children organized wonderfully
a virtual treat to all the teachers on this
occasion to show their gratitude to them.
All teachers enthusiastically participated
in the programme and enjoyed the day.
Onam Celebration -2021
“Onam is not just a festival to cherish, but
a moment to reincarnate a past of prosperity
and goodness.” Onam is celebrated to honour
the kind-hearted and much-beloved demon King
Mahabali, who is believed to return to
Kerala during this festival. This year, the
Chinmaya Anna Nagar family was in full swing
to celebrate Onam. An Onam video was
prepared by students and teachers of classes
III-V.
Gokulashtami celebration – 2021
Children adore and love Lord Krishna because
of His friendly and lovable nature. He is
the lord of love, tenderness and compassion.
Like no other festival children love to
dress up like little krishnas and flaunt
with the hues of blue on them, the peacock
feathers, the dangling kundans , the adorned
black khol fluttering eyes and the innocent
and cuteness overflowing on their faces
which obviously melts our hearts to bits.
Due to the prevailing scenario of Corona
illness, various interesting activities were
conducted in a modest way by Chinmaya Anna
Nagar for classes 1 to 8 through Google
Meet. Classes 1 and 2 drew and coloured the
picture of little Krishna. To add to the
celebrations, classes 3 to 5 made various
traditional delicacies of little Krishna’s
favourites. Classes 6 to 8 performed solo
dance with utmost involvement and danced to
the tunes to celebrate the spirit of Krishna
Jayanthi.
GURU ARADHANA DAY 2021
August 3rd is a day of Sadhana for all
Chinmayites, a special day to be spent in
remembrance of Gurudev for the invaluable
service He has offered to mankind and to
seek His blessings. In our humble endeavour
to keep alive Gurudev's vision of spreading
the message of the Bhagavad Gita, the
faculty members of Chinmaya Vidyalaya,
Annanagar chanted the 18 chapters of the
Bhagavad Gita. The whole hearted involvement
of the teachers added to the sanctity of the
day.
Investiture ceremony - 2021
Investiture ceremony was held on 7th August
2021(virtually). The members of the newly
inducted school council took the oath. They
were felicitated by our Principal after the
oath taking ceremony. The Head Boy Viswajith
gave the acceptance speech and promised to
take the name and fame of school to greater
heights. This program will certainly help
children to hone their leadership skills.
Today's leaders are tomorrow’s icons so
wishing the entire team success as they
embark on a new journey to serve the
Vidyalaya in letter and spirit.
75th Independence Day Celebration – 2021
The Chinmaya Anna Nagar fraternity
celebrated the 75th Anniversary of India’s
Independence Day on 15th August 2021, an
important milestone of Indian history. Many
CCA activities were held through Google Meet
for the children from classes 1 to 8 in
connection with this day. Sri R. Suryakumar,
our Correspondent, unfurled the national
flag. Independence Day celebration was done
virtually too, by the students with the
guidance of Hindi department teachers, the
same was compiled as video and was viewed by
all the students.
Guru Purnima Celebration - 2021
Guru Purnima is meant for paying an ode to
teachers and is also known as Vyasa Purnima,
the birth anniversary of sage Veda Vyasa.
This year it was celebrated on 24th July in
our school. The students of Std 6 took part
in the virtual celebrations which was
conducted by our Balvihar teacher Mrs
Visalakshi. Vyasa Puja was performed and
Vyasa Ashtothram was chanted. H.H. Swami
Mitrananda’s video was shown to all the
students during the online classes where
Swamiji beautifully explained the
significance of the day. He called it a day
of selflessness and gratitude where the
students showed their gratitude to the
selfless teacher. This celebration of the
guru-shishya relationship was continued in
the ten-day program-Acharya Devo Bhava
organised by Chinmaya Mission and Chinmaya
Academy of management where teachers of all
the Chinmaya Vidyalayas were honoured. Both
the videos can be watched using the
following links-
105th Chinmaya Jayanthi Celebration - 2021
Our Beloved Pujya Gurudev Swami
Chinmayananda’s 105th Jayanthi was
celebrated on 8th May 2021. Interesting and
attractive PPTs and videos were presented by
the teachers of all departments. It
showcased how the four major components of
CVP-Integrated Development, Indian Culture,
Patriotism and Universal Outlook-were
connected to all the Scholastic and
Co-Scholastic subjects. On the occasion of
Chinmaya Jayanthi, a special puja was
performed in school too. A detailed video on
Gurudev’s Life History was prepared by our
Balavihar teacher and shown to all the
students.
International Day of Yoga – 2021
International Yoga Day was celebrated by the
students and teachers of Chinmaya Vidyalaya
Annanagar with great enthusiasm. Students of
Class VI took part in an online Yoga session
conducted by our Yoga teacher, Mrs Pabitra.
Many students enthusiastically demonstrated
asanas in their online classes. Our NCC &
Scouts also participated in the Virtual Yoga
Day celebrations conducted by Chennai City
CBSE Schools District. Teachers also took up
the Yoga challenge proposed by our
Principal, Mrs. V. Gowrilakshmi and posted
pictures of themselves in various Yogic
postures. Regular practice of yoga will
surely help our students achieve a better
life, physically, mentally and spiritually
as well.
Ramanavami celebration - 2021
The auspicious day of Ramanavami, the
celebration of the birth of Lord Rama, was
on April 21st this year. Due to the
pandemic, this year too it was celebrated
online. Akhanda Rama Nama Japa was organized
from 6pm on 20th April to 6pm on 21st April
by Chinmaya Mission Chennai. Devotees could
stream into the Divine reverberations of
Rama Nama Japa. Few teachers of our school
too took part in this event and chanted for
an hour from 3pm to 4pm on 21st April.
Students of Std VII took part in the online
puja. Students chanted the name of Lord Rama
while the puja was done by Mrs Visalakshi,
Balvihar teacher. Students also chanted Rama
bhajans and shared snippets from Ramayana.
All the students from KG to Std XII watched
the video on Ramanavami compiled by our
Balvihar teacher. The celebrations on that
day left a feeling of bliss among all.
Ramanavami celebration – (Kindergarten)
Sri Rama Navami, the birth anniversary of
Lord Rama was also celebrated with great
festive fervor via online class by
Kindergarten children too. Various
activities like drawing & coloring the
picture of Lord Rama, decorating the picture
using flowers, bow making, singing bhajan
etc., done by the Children during their
online classes. They all participated with
great enthusiasm.
Sankatahara Chaturthi pooja
Ganesh temple in our school campus was
repainted and Sankatahara chaturthi pooja
was performed in a grand manner. The entire
staff of the school gathered at the temple
premises as a family, at the early hours to
attend Ganapathi Homam and Punarpooja and to
seek blessings from lord Ganesha. Chanting
of mantras and the resonance of temple bell
created an atmosphere of divinity. The
Punarpooja brought absolute bliss among the
devotees. It was a wonderful opportunity to
be away from the hustle-bustle of day to day
activities and to show our gratitude towards
the divine as well as developing spiritual
values and harmony among everyone.
Maha Sivarathiri celebration
The teachers and staff of Chinmaya Vidyalaya
celebrated The Mahasivarathri in a grand
manner. Sivapuranam, Lingashtakam, Siva
panchakshara strotram and Ganga strotram
were chanted melodiously. Bhajans sung by
the teachers brought tremendous spiritual
energy, filled the atmosphere with divinity
and took everyone to a higher level of
consciousness
World Thinking Day
The World Thinking Day is celebrated
annually on 22nd February by all Scouts and
Guides worldwide. This day marks the birth
anniversary of the founder of the World
Scouts and Guides Organization -Lady Baden
Powell. The Chinmaya Vidyalaya Scouts and
Guides Unit celebrated this day in our
Vidyalaya. The enthusiastic Scouts, Guides,
Cubs and Bulbuls of the unit initiated to
bring greenery around the campus by planting
varieties of plants, which included a few
medicinal plants
NCC practical exam
Every setback is a setup for a comeback.
After a big break of nearly 365 days,
regular school activities started with the
NCC practical exams, which was held in our
Vidyalaya on 19th February. Sub-major and a
P I staff had come to conduct the exams. NCC
cadets of our school took part in it
enthusiastically and proved their efficiency
Annual Gita Chanting competition 2020
With the blessings of Pujya Gurudev Swami
Chinmayananda, the annual Gita Chanting
competition 2020 was completed through
Online platform due to the COVID pandemic
situation, for all the Chennai city schools.
In connection to the competition, the award
function was conducted at Chinmaya Heritage
Centre, Chetpet on 13th February 2021,
presided by Swami Mitranandaji, Acharya,
Chinmaya mission, Chennai. The other guests
on the dias were Shri. O. V. Nambiar, Swami
Sureshanandaji and Shri Anand Chaithanya.
The prizes were presented to the 120 prize
winners under various categories by the
dignitaries on the stage. The prestigious
award function was meticulously coordinated
and successfully organized by the staff of
Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Annanagar following the
Covid protocols. Also very proud to inform
that we were placed one among the top 6
schools and received the Award for it.
Republic Day celebration
We consider Republic Day celebrations as a
moment of joy combined with our social
responsibility towards our beloved nation.
On this 72nd Republic Day, let us remember,
respect and dedicate this day to those who
had contributed their efforts for building
our strong nation. Our correspondent
Shri.R.Surya Kumar hoisted the national flag
in our school. All the teaching and
non-teaching staff attended the programme.
In relation to this, students of STD VIII
and the Social Department of our school
presented a video which depicted the
importance of our National freedom and the
salient features of our Constitution.
Amaaya 2020
Adversity gives birth to greatness". True to
this quote and despite the dreary pandemic,
Chinmaya Vidyalaya Annanagar organized a
series of exciting co-curricular activities
for the students of classes IX-XII.
Organized over the month of January, this
event was rightly timed to bring students
out of the monotonous online lifestyle and
instead engage them on a creative level.
With over 12 events and tons of entries,
Amaaya 2020 was a smashing success.
Pongal Celebration – 2021
Pongal falls in the mid-January every year
and marks the auspicious beginning of
uttarayan, sun’s journey north wards. This
period has special significance in Hindu
mythology and is considered to be extremely
auspicious. Pongal was celebrated virtually
by the students of the kindergarten. An
exclusive villupattu about the significance
of the festival and Pongal themed Tamil
songs were sung. Children danced gracefully
and sweet Pongal was prepared in a mud pot
and offered first to God. Value talks
followed and traditional dresses were worn
by the participating children. Every moment
was exciting and enriching for the kids, who
were able to experience a typical Pongal
celebration, which was seen as a true
manifestation of our rich culture and
tradition.
Tapo Geeta Jayanti Fest
Gita Jayanti, a sacred day for Hinduism, was
celebrated across the country on Friday,
December 25, 2020, on the auspicious day of
Shukla Ekadasi of Margashirsha month. A very
special 21 day lead-up programme on Bhagavad
Gita began online on Saturday, December 5,
2020. On December 17, 2020, our Vidyalaya
students chanted Chapter 12, Bhakti Yoga of
the Gita. On 25th December 2020 Chinmaya
Mission – Mumbai, organized a special
celebration in which our school students
along with the students of Chennai Chinmaya
Vidyalayas were given the opportunity to
chant Tapovan Shatakam. On the same day
evening, Chinmaya Mission, Chennai organized
a program in which our students were blessed
with an opportunity of chanting 12th Chapter
of Bhagavad Gita once again.
Margazhi Utsav
The month of Margasheersha, also known as
Margazhi in Tamil, It is considered
auspicious for putting efforts into one's
own spiritual growth - be it Sadhana, Vrata,
Bhajan or Pooja - for the Upasakas of Shiva,
Shakti, Vishnu as well as others. Our Kinder
Garten Department has made a video of
MARGAZHI UTSAV. The tiny tots enthralled us
by the lovely chanting of Thirupaavai,
“Andal Charithram”- the story of Sri Andal
was beautifully narrated and enacted by the
kids. Students of Standard I to VIII
participated in the co-curricular Activities
like Parrot making, recitation of Pasuram,
Garland making for Andal. Tamil department
and Music Department teachers rendered
melodiously the Thirupaavai Pasurams with
its meaning and the recorded version is
being shared to all the parents and the
students.
National Mathematics day
In connection with the National Mathematics
day, various activities were conducted in
our Vidyalaya from the 7th to the 11th of
December. To kindle interest and enhance
logical reasoning, puzzles and riddles were
shared with the students. The enthusiastic
participation of the students in all the
activities is an affirmation to the fact
that learning can be fun and everlasting if
it can be integrated with life and daily
activities.
ThiruKarthigai Celebration
ThiruKarthigai is celebrated on the full
moon day of the month of Karthigai as per
South Indian calendar. It was one of the
most important festivals of the ancient
Tamils. It is celebrated in Andhra Pradesh ,
Telengana , Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Srilanka
.There are various anecdotes on this . Lamps
are lit before sunset to remove the negative
energy from our surroundings.Students of our
Vidhyalaya have enthusiastically showcased
their talents in some art forms like music ,
dance and designing of lamps : making Diyas
using eco friendly materials ,Rangoli or
villakku kolam and decorating the Diya
plates.
Navrathri2020
Navrathri is a holy festival celebrated all
over India with great pomp and festivity.
Navrathri ‘nine nights’ symbolizes victory
of good over evil. This year it has been a
damp squib due to the pandemic. But don’t
lose heart; this video compilation on
Navrathri will surely make up for all the
fun which everyone has missed.
Bharathiyar's 138th birthday Celebration
Bharathiyar's 138th birthday was celebrated
on 11.12.2020 by students of
ChinmayaVidyalaya, Anna Nagar School.
Students from different standards
participated in poem recitation, signifying
the importance of eating healthy food, new
Athichudi and Odivilaiyaadu papa song, skit
on Bharathiyar's biography, dance etc.,
National Unity Day
Rashtriya Ekta Diwas or National Unity Day
was observed on 31st October to commemorate
the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai
Patel who played an important role in
uniting India. He is also known as an ‘Iron
Man of India’ and as one of the founding
leaders of the Republic of India. This year
the students of standard XI came up with the
virtual celebrations. This celebration
included Introduction speech, significance
of National Unity Day, Hindi song & dance
portraying Unity in diversity and Rashtriya
Ekta Diwas pledge. This occasion will
definitely provide an opportunity to
reaffirm the inherent strength and
resilience of our nation to withstand the
actual and potential threats to the unity,
integrity, and security of our country.
World Students' Day
World Students' Day is observed on October
15 to commemorate the birth anniversary of
the 11th President of India, Dr APJ Abdul
Kalam. The class 8 students have put in a
great effort by including skits of various
exquisite anecdotes of Kalam’s life. Apart
from these activities, CCA was conducted for
the classes 1 to 8. Classes 1 and 2 had
rocket making. Picture collage on vision of
Dr.APJ Abdul kalam was a treat to the eyes.
Classes 6, 7 and 8 did several scientific
experiments.
Intra-school Model United Nations Conference
An online intra-school Model United Nations
Conference was held using Microsoft Teams
and Google Meet on account of United Nations
Day on 27th, 28th and 29th October 2020. It
was inaugurated by Madam Principal Mrs V
Gowrilakshmi. There were four committees,
namely the Human Rights Council, Economic
and Social Council, The Office on Drugs and
Crime and Joint Crisis Committees of both
Axis and Allied Powers. These were chaired
by the students of class 12 as well as the
alumni of our Vidyalaya. The committees
discussed various issues like attaining
sustainable development goals, rights of
socially displaced individuals, tackling
Norco-terrorism and World War II. There were
about 140 participants from classes
VIII-XII. Each committee gave out prizes of
various degrees to the delegates for their
performance. This experience exposed them to
second degree thinking and made them better
diplomats with strong negotiation skills.
Despite the challenges faced by COVID-19,
this programme exhibited an atmosphere of
greater learning and exploration into new
frontiers.
Google CS First training program
Mrs. Shanti Krishnamurthy, Director of CCMT
Education cell, organized this training for
Computer Science teachers of Chinmaya
Vidyalaya all over India, on Monday the 17th
of August 2020, 3 - 5pm, online through
Google meet. Audience were CS Educators of
classes 4-8, Computer Science HODs, ICT
teachers (148 attendees).This training
introduced programming and computer science
in a fun and interactive way. A very
flexible program, teachers and students can
run it on their own pace and at their
convenience. Our teachers Mrs.T.Hemamalini &
Mrs.Renuka Krishna kumar, both from Computer
Science dept., were facilitators for the
Google CS First training program as a part
of the Computer Educators’ Training
conducted by Google India.
National Sports Day
Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Annanagar celebrated the
National Sports Day on 29th August 2020. On
this occasion, our principal Mrs. V.
Gowrilakshmi addressed the students and
spoke on the importance of sports and games.
She motivated the students to participate in
sports as it would definitely offer them a
change from the monotony of a daily routine
and help in keeping away stress and anxiety
Ganesh Chaturthi
The festival that marks the birth of Lord
Ganesha was celebrated with great devotion
by the staff and students of the vidyalaya.
The students were involved in various
co-curricular activities such as singing
bhajans, making Lord Ganesha with leaves and
making palanquins. These activities not only
helped to bring out the creative talents of
the students but also sowed in their minds
the seeds of admiration and respect for
Indian tradition and culture.
Teacher’s day
This year, Teacher’s day was honored on 5th
of September 2020. But the celebration was
rather heart wrenching without the children
around. However, the students from 10th and
12th made us enjoy with their inner talents
of playing instruments, dancing and cheering
us and acknowledging all the teachers in
their life. The best part was the selection
of the songs they wanted us to identify.
Teacher’s day can never be complete without
students' loving and warm presence.
Onam 2020
Onam is celebrated to commemorate the
glorious past of King Mahabali , a time when
prosperity, joy and unity knew no bounds.
This year too Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Anna Nagar
celebrated Onam in all its splendour
Investiture ceremony
The investiture ceremony for the batch of
2020-21 was held on 3rd September 2020 at
4:00pm. Keeping in mind the pandemic
scenario the school conducted an online
event for the students to bestow them with
their respective positions. The audience
included students from class 12 and all the
teachers of the Vidyalaya. Mrs V Gowri
Lakshmi addressed the students and teachers.
The speech outlined the current situation.
The correspondent, shri R Suryakumar
felicitated the function.
Navaratri 2020
Navaratri, the nine-day autumn festival, is
a celebration of women empowerment. Golu (or
Kolu) in Tamil refers to the display and
decoration of dolls. This year due to the
pandemic, people are unable to socialize and
visit each other's houses. But we can enjoy
the festival with the help of digital media.
Here is a beautiful Kolu arrangement done by
our teachers for you to enjoy.
Mahatma Gandhi Jayanthi
Gandhi jayanti is the birth anniversary of
Mahatma Gandhi and is celebrated throughout
the nation on 2nd October. This year, the
students of standard II came up with the
virtual celebrations including invocation,
dance, Hindi and Tamil speech on Gandhian
principles and an oration on the Swachh
Bharat Mission launched by our honorable
Prime minister on the 2nd October 2014.
Mathru pooja
Mathru pooja accentuate the Indian culture
of reverence to Matha, Pitha, Guru and
Daivam and encourage children to express
their affection to their mothers in a
special way. They also imbibe the truth that
mother is the “Universal Shakthi” who plays
the pivotal role in sustaining the peace and
harmony in the family. This unique function
performed by Chinmayites gave an opportunity
for children to express their love and
affection to their beloved mothers.
Lions Club - “Dr. Radhakrishnan Teaching Excellence Award”
Mr. Subramani & Mrs.Thangam have received
“Dr. Radhakrishnan Teaching Excellence
Award” for their dedicated service rendered
in the field of Education. The function was
held at Mohan Gardens, Korattur, Chennai on
1st November 2020. The Chief Guest was Lion
P V Prakash Kumar, District Governor. The
Guest of Honours were Sun TV fame Pulavar
Professor Nellai Subbaiah & Dr. S. Raja
Samuel, Principal - Madras School of Social
Work. Mr Subramani (Computer Science) was
nominated by Arcot Lions Club & Mrs. Thangam
(Librarian) was nominated by Lions Club of
Chennai Super Kings. Our Congratulations to
both the teachers.
Vijay Kargil Diwas
“India remains eternally grateful to our
soldiers for their bravery”- PM Shri
Narendra Modi. On 26th July, NCC cadets
observed Vijay KargilDiwas virtually through
a skype session, under the guidance of our
NCC master Mr Kannan. This day is a saga of
the glorious victory of our nation during
the Kargil conflict in May-July 1999. The
students talked about the Kargil war in
detail and saluted the undaunted courage,
indomitable valour and sacrifice of our
heroes. The session was also attended by
Principal Mrs V Gowrilakshmi and Vice
Principal Mrs Lakshmiprabha who spoke about
other recent instances when our Indian army
have fought tooth and nail to protect India
from incursions into our territories by
neighbouring countries.
Guru Aradhana day
The 27th Mahasamadhi Aradhana of our Poojya
Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda was observed on
3rd August. As is the tradition in CVA,
teachers started chanting the 18 chapters of
Bhagwadgita one week prior to the Sadhana
Day. This year due to the pandemic, the
teachers did the chanting virtually online,
from 27th July. Our Balvihar teacher
performed aarthi to Gurudev’s photo every
day after the chanting and all the teachers
felt blessed to witness this.
Sanskrit Day-2020
Sanskrit Day-2020 was observed virtually
online. Sanskrit Diwas is celebrated to
spread awareness, promote and revive the
ancient Indian language. The day essentially
speaks of the importance of learning and
knowing Sanskrit. Sanskrit is the mother of
all Indian languages and the first among the
ancient languages spoken in India. The event
was organised by Mr Kannan, our Sanskrit
HOD, and Sanskrit students of Class IX
participated in it.
INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION, 2020
These are the moments of our times where we
all have to be confined in our homes but
still glow with the fire of the pride and
love that we have for our country. Not even
the threat of the pandemic can steal the
warmth that we feel for our nation.
Krishna Jayanthi Celebration, 2020
As in the yester years, Krishna Jayanthi was
celebrated with grand fervour by the
students of CVA. The pandemic did not dampen
their spirit. The students participated
enthusiastically in various programs and CCA
activities online. The students of the
primary classes dressed up as little Krishna
stole everyone's heart with their cuteness.
The students displayed their artistic and
creative skills through various activities
like flute making, face mask making etc.
Please click on this link below to watch the
video that will bring alive the various
programs and activities conducted in
connection with Janmashtami.
CHENNAI DAY
On 22nd August marked its 381st anniversary.
It is believed that both Madras and Chennai
have been derived from the towns of
Madrasapattinam and Chennapatnam that
together encompass the city as we know it
today. In this video, the students of class
XI C have gone past through many topics
regarding chennai. From history to art and
culture to showing how it was in the 20th
century vs the 21st century. This video has
an authentic Madras feel to which modern
Chennai vibes are added.
World population day
The students of Class XII C prepared a video
on world population day with the aim to
create awareness about the rapidly
increasing population and also about how the
finite resources of the Earth will not be
enough for the large number of people. The
change in our environment during the
pandemic is a good example of how nature can
renew its resources with lesser humans
constantly exploiting it. It is time for us
to act wisely and protect our planet.
Education Development Day
117th Birthday of Mr. Karmaveerar Kamarajar(
Education Development Day ) was celebrated
on 15th July 2020 by Tamil department. This
event was virtually celebrated. Students of
classes 9 and 10 participated by making
short videos. We thank parents for their
timely help in making the online celebration
a grand success.
Vana Mahotsav
Vana Mahotsav is the annual tree festival of
India, celebrated every year during the
first week of July. Owing to the pandemic,
we are presently restricted to virtual
classrooms and hence decided to consult with
the students to come up with ways to
celebrate this auspicious event on an online
platform. It is thus evident that the young
minds of our school are the embodiment of
Mahatma Gandhi’s following statement –
Nature has made Enough for Man’s Need, not
for Man’s Greed.
Guru Purnima
Guru Purnima also known as Vyasa Purnima,
was celebrated on 6th July by all the
teachers of CVA and few Sanskrit students of
Std X. This year due to the Corona pandemic,
it was celebrated in a novel way, online
through Google Meet.
International day of Yoga
The International day of Yoga falling on the
21stof June every year, was observed online
through Google Meet due to the COVID19
pandemic. This was attended by students of
classes 6A, 6B, teachers and parents. NCC
cadets shared their experiences.
Dr.N.Srinivasan, our Hindi sir spoke about
the demonstration of Scouts and guide
students of Chennai City CBSE school (Around
250 students), with the help of Mrs. Pabitra
our Yoga teacher which was organized by
Bharat scouts and guides – District level.
104thCHINMAYA JAYANTHI
When the surrounding is full of darkness, a
ray of light will give us a hope. So does,
Our PujyaGurudev’s 104thJayanthi celebration
on 08.05.2020 through a virtual satsang.
During the time of lockdown, this
celebration illuminated all of us in and
out. What an irony! our Gurudev tuned the
people’s mind in line of spirituality and we
celebrated his birthday online.
Educational trip – Rail Museum
The students of class I and II visited the
Rail museum at ICF from the 4th of February
to the 7th February 2020. They enjoyed the
ride in the toy train with their friends.
They also visited the art gallery and
gathered more information about the
development of the Integral Coach Factory in
Chennai. Students had an opportunity to
observe the working system of the railway
stations and the safety signals. The 3D show
featuring the different types of trains was
the highlight of the day. The day concluded
with a visit to various coach models.
Overall, the students enjoyed their time at
the museum and gained immense knowledge
about our Indian Railways.
Educational trip – Aavin Milk Factory, Dakshinchitra
As part of our educational trip Class III
were taken to Aavin Milk factory at
Madhavaram & Ambattur on 19th February and
20th February 2020. It was indeed a
remarkable experience for the children.
For them it was an unforgettable experience. There was lot of bonding among the children and the caring and sharing let to better understanding.
Students of Class IV visited Dakshinchitra, on 7th February 2020. Dakshinchitra which means ‘picture of the south’ is a South Indian heritage village.
For them it was an unforgettable experience. There was lot of bonding among the children and the caring and sharing let to better understanding.
Students of Class IV visited Dakshinchitra, on 7th February 2020. Dakshinchitra which means ‘picture of the south’ is a South Indian heritage village.
A Trip to the Tip of India
It was a great opportunity for the students
of Std VIII to go on a tour to the
southernmost tip of India – Kanyakumari. 129
students along with 8 teachers went on a
three day tour. They visited the oldest and
popular shrines, the Kumari Amman temple and
the Suchindram temple. The visit to the
Padmanaba Palace and the Tiruparapu
waterfalls was a cynosure of all eyes. The
sight of the crimson red sky at the time of
the setting of the sun was spellbinding. The
trip was indeed a great break from the
monotonous routine. It was a great learning
experience for everyone.
A Trip to Rameswaram
Students of Std VII along with seven
teachers travelled to Rameswaram on 2nd
February 2020. They visited Agnitheertham
and Ramar Paadham, Dhanushkodi and
Kothandaramasamy temple. The enchanting wax
models in Dr. Kalam’s memorial were admired
by all the students. They had a view of the
Pamban bridge which is an engineering
marvel. The next place on the itinerary was
the Panchamukha Anjaneya temple where the
‘Floating stone’ captured everyone’s
attention. They also visited
Lakshmanatheertham, where it is believed
that Vibhishana’s coronation took place. The
last place they visited before boarding the
train to Chennai was Dr. Kalam’s house and
the shopping complex attached to it. It was
indeed a memorable, educational and
refreshing trip.
Maha shivarathri Celebration
Students performed pooja along with parents
and teachers. Students chanted Shivapuranam
and Lingastagam. The Panchakshram, ‘Om
Namashivaya’ reverberated in the school
spreading divinity in the campus
CCA Prize day
Our Vidyalaya’s 30th CCA Prize day was
celebrated on Tuesday, the 25th of February
2020 in our school decennial auditorium. The
Chief Guest was Shri Akash.U, MBA, PGDM, CFP
an alumnus of our Vidyalaya , who is
currently the Vice President of HSBC. Smt
Sasikala Senthilkumar , CCA in-charge
teacher read out the CCA report. This year
the overall CCA trophy was bagged by Ganga
House.
Farewell
The farewell to Std XII students by their
Juniors brought a feeling of nostalgia and
camaraderie among the 12th graders. They
were each given a memento which was a
picture of their uniforms framed, which
would always remind them about the school
which cared and nurtured them.
National Science day
National Science day was celebrated in our
Vidyalaya on the 28th of February to
commemorate the discovery of the Raman
effect. Students and teachers of Math and
Science departments put in their joint
effort in conducting this. The Chief Guest
for the occasion was Mrs. Sangeetha
Sathyanarayanan M.Sc, M.Phil
(Bio-Chemistry), M.Sc.(Psychology) who is an
Asst Professor in the PG and Research dept
of Bio-Chemistry, D G Vaishnav College.
Bharat Scouts and Guides - Ellen Sharma camp site, Shollinganallur
The Bharat Scouts and Guides organised a
seven day camp at “Ellen Sharma camp site,
Shollinganallur. Four teachers of our
Vidyalaya attended the flocks and Guides
Adult Training Programme from 14.12.2019 to
20.12.2019 .Various activities related to
the Scouts and Guides were taught. They
successfully completed the basic course and
received the certificates from the Bharat
Scouts and Guides.
Republic day
The 71st Republic day was celebrated on
26.01.2020 with patriotic fever and zest.
The Chief Guest Shri K Gnana Desikan IAS
(retd) and Shri G Anand Babu (Inspector of
Police) were welcomed by the Bulbuls with
their flock song and dance.
BOOK READING DAY
Chinmaya Vidyalaya Annanagar, celebrated
“BOOK READING DAY” on 23.01.2020 (Thursday)
to inculcate the habit of book reading in
the children. The programme started at
11.00a.m with an Oath taking. The oath was
read by Shishira Srivatsav of VII A. The
Principal, Vice- Principal, teachers,
students from K.G to 12th STD, the
non-teaching staff and also the service
staff actively participated by reading a
book at the specified time. Everybody
enjoyed the reading session.
Chinmayavil Thiruvaiyaru
Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Annanagar promoted a
platform for Indian Classical Music festival
in the school premises in the name of
"Chinmayavil Thiruvaiyaru" and conducted it
on 25th January 2020.This festival provides
a forum for interested students as well as
new talents to exhibit their musical skills.
Educational trip
Students of class V were taken to Birla
planetarium for an educational trip on
31.1.2020 and visited the science exhibition
organised by Periyar Institute of science
and Technology-Chennai. They also visited
the planetarium and viewed a 3D show based
on ‘fun with science’ , Solomon heart
museum, Science in sphere- about pollution,
various models of nuclear power reactors ,
fun mirror room and learnt a lot through
working models
Blood Donation Camp
1(TN)Bty NCC Cadets of Chinmaya Vidyalaya
Annanagar in association with the Lions Club
of Chennai Coast line organised a Blood
Donation Camp on 01.02.2020 (Saturday)
between 8.30 a.m. and 12.30 p.m. More than
68 units of Blood have been collected.
Parents, Public, Alumni, teaching staff and
service staff actively took part in this
noble cause.
Kindergarten sports day
Children at the Kindergarten Chinmaya
Vidyalaya Annanagar celebrated sports day
with great enthusiasm on Saturday the 1st
February 2020, at the school ground. The
Chief Guest for the day was Mrs Deepa
Nambiar- Program Manager, facilitator, My
Persona, Member- Board of Management,
Chinmaya Vidyalayas, Chennai.
Kindergarten prize day
The kindergarten prize day for the academic
year 2019-20 was held on 7th January 2020 in
the school Auditorium. The chief guest for
the program was Mrs. Harsha Muralidhar. The
program began with a prayer song followed by
a mesmerizing cultural show which included
fancy dress parade and a dance performance.
Soon after, the chief guest gave an
inspiring speech.
Pongal Celebration
The Pongal festival celebration in our
school is a true manifestation of our rich
culture and tradition. Our school
Kindergarten children & teachers also
celebrated Pongal in a great manner with the
children singing folk songs and dance.
Tapovan Jayanthi
Tapovan Jayanthi was celebrated on 7th
December 2019, which provided an insight
into the life of Swami Tapovan Maharaj.
Tapovan Shatkam, chapter I of Bagawad gita
was chanted. Students of class VI-VIII
rendered melodious Bhajans in the praise of
the Guru Parampara, the lineage of the
gurus.
Chinmayam - 2019
Chinmayam - an annual inter-Chinmaya
cultural fest was successfully hosted by
Chinmaya Vidyalaya Annanagar. It was held on
December 3rd and 4th for classes IX to XII.
Miss Chinmayam 2019 title was bagged by
Varshini of Chinmaya Vidyalaya Virugambakkam
Overall trophy IX & X was bagged by Chinmaya
Vidyalaya Taylor’s Raod. Overall trophy XI &
XII was bagged by Chinmaya Vidyalaya
Annanagar. The valedictory was presided over
by our Chief guest - Smt. Gopika Varma who
is a renowned dancer and Guest of honour-
Shri Sathiya moorthy, the director of the
Chinmaya Vidyalayas in Chennai.
Bharathiyar Dinam
137th Bharathiyar Dinam was celebrated in
our school on 11.12.2019.
WORKSHOP- AWARENESS OF LIFE SAVING AND MLT
Students of class XII attended the AWARENESS
OF LIFE SAVING AND MLT workshop conducted by
MMM COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES on 29th
November 2019.
Amaaya 2019
Amaaya 2019, the CCA days for classes XI-XII
was held on November 14 and 15 in which
students from all four houses- Alakananda ,
Bagirathi, Cauvery and Ganga competed
against each other in various events like
channel surfing , Shipwreck, Fusion Dance,
Fashion Designing , Field X O, Band , Movie
Review , Lawyer up etc.
EDU DAYS EVENT
Mrs. Renuka Krishna kumar and
Mrs.T.Hemamalini teachers from Computer
Science department- Microsoft Innovative
Educator Experts, participated in EDU DAYS
EVENT, conducted by Microsoft Organization
in Gurgaon 19th & 20th Nov. 2019 for their
contribution to the domain of education
using Microsoft O365 tools.
Children’s day celebration
Children’s day celebrations focus on
children and their enjoyment. On 14th
November teachers of our Vidyalaya gave
various performances for the students in
order to express their love and care for
them.
Vigilance Awareness week
On account of Vigilance Awareness week,
Mrs.Renuka Krishna kumar and
Mrs.T.Hemamalini from Computer Science
department conducted a Quiz for CBSE
officials on 1st of November, 2019. Topics
covered were themes, abbreviations, and to
identify different scams and the person
responsible for it. All participants showed
great enthusiasm and were a great learning
experience for the participants and for the
spectators.
GST & Central Excise, Chennai Outer conducted a debate and essay writing contest on 30th October in which the students of our school took part. For the debate, students had to speak either for or against the given topic. The essay writing topic was provided on the spot. Our school debate team ( Nishitha BS and Shreya G Sekar) secured the 2nd position in the team category. Nishitha BS also won the 1st place in the individual category. They were also invited to deliver a speech at the GST Office for the valedictory.
GST & Central Excise, Chennai Outer conducted a debate and essay writing contest on 30th October in which the students of our school took part. For the debate, students had to speak either for or against the given topic. The essay writing topic was provided on the spot. Our school debate team ( Nishitha BS and Shreya G Sekar) secured the 2nd position in the team category. Nishitha BS also won the 1st place in the individual category. They were also invited to deliver a speech at the GST Office for the valedictory.
30th Annual day Celebration
The 30th Annual day of our Vidyalaya on 24th
October 2019, was dedicated to all women and
aptly titled ‘Sthree Shakthi’. The Chief
Guest on the occasion, Shri Sujith Kumar
(from Infosys Ltd) and the Guest of Honour
Smt Priya Ramesh (Co-Founder of Orenda)
Educational trip to Sidhabari and Delhi
The Students of Std X were taken on an
educational trip to sidhabari and Delhi for
a week from 13th October to 20th October
2019.
Navarathri – KG Block
The Kindergarten Children of Chinmaya
Vidyalaya, Annanagar celebrated Navarathri
by keeping Golu. Dolls were arranged
according to the tradition and religious
faith. Children participated in the
celebration with a lot of enthusiasm. It
brought great fun and joy among them.
Birth anniversary celebration of Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam
Onam celebration was held on 10th September
2019 in our Vidyalaya amidst great cheer and
cultural extravaganza. A traditional dance
of Kerala was performed by the students of
class IX. Onam festivity also included
various competitions to mark the
significance of the celebration
MATHRU POOJA CELEBRATION
The biggest worship is to serve our mothers
and our children were blessed to get this
chance in our Vidyalaya on 12th October 2019
by doing Mathru Pooja
AREA YAGNA
The biggest worship is to serve our mothers
and our children were blessed to get this
chance in our Vidyalaya on 12th October 2019
by doing Mathru Pooja
Onam Celebration
Onam celebration was held on 10th September
2019 in our Vidyalaya amidst great cheer and
cultural extravaganza. A traditional dance
of Kerala was performed by the students of
class IX. Onam festivity also included
various competitions to mark the
significance of the celebration
Teachers’ day Celebration
Gokulashtami celebration
Gokulashtami was celebrated in our school on
22nd August 2019 .Mr. Kannan, HOD of
Sanskrit department recited the Krishna
Namavali. Krishnashtakam was chanted by
students of class 6 and a Bhajan was sung in
the praise of Lord Guruvayur by students of
class 5. A beautiful dance was showcased by
students of class 1 and 2. The children were
given a wide exposure on the different
facets of the Indian Culture, thereby
increasing their cultural awareness.
National sports day
National sports day was celebrated on
29.08.2019. Mr Santhosh Gopi (Ranji Trophy
player – Cricket) was the chief guest for
the program. His speech motivated all the
students to take part in sports too which
will improve the concentration which in turn
helps academics. He also gave away the
sports prizes conducted for Std IV & V on
the eve of sports day.
Vinayaka Chathurthi Celebration – KG BLOCK
The tiny tots celebrated Vinayaka Chathurthi
with devotion and enthusiasm starting from
Ganesha visiting the children on a bicycle.
The high lights of the program were
villupattu ,Bhajans by LKG and UKG children,
action song, a skit about the story of
‘Ganesha and the moon’ followed by a
Bharatnatyam dance and Dhandiya dance on
Ganesha Pancharatnam. Dance by Parent’s
added colours to the festival.The procession
and the chant of Ganapathy Bappa Moriya
reverberated the school.
Vinayaka Chathurthi Celebration
Vinayaka Chathurthi was celebrated in our
Vidyalaya with much pomp and gaiety on
31.8.19. On account of Vinayaka Chathurthi
celebration the following activities were
conducted as CCA activities. Std I & II
Making Ganesha with pulses collage, Std III
to V –Making Ganesha with Peepal leaves, Std
VI to VIII – Pallak making
Independence Day
73rd Independence Day was celebrated in our
school premises with our correspondent Sri R
Surya Kumar as Chief Guest. Independence Day
was also celebrated in the KG block on the
previous day. Children took part
enthusiastically in all programs starting
from the March past, speech, song and dance
etc.
Guru Aaradhana day
Guru Aaradhana day was observed on 3rd
August 2019 in our Vidyalaya to remember the
day on which our Pujya Guru dev Swami
Chinmayananada left his mortal frame to
merge with the cosmos
⦁ 30th Annual Sports Meet
Chinmaya Vidyalaya Annanagar celebrated the
30th Annual sports meet on 29.07.2019 at
SDAT Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. The Chief
Guest for the Opening Ceremony was Major
General Dr. A V K Mohan. Chief Guest for the
closing ceremony was Shri Sathish kumar
satagopan. He addressed the gathering
mentioning the importance of the sports and
then distributed the prizes to the students.
This year the overall trophy was won by the
Ganga house and Bhagirathi house bagged the
overall trophy for the March past.
⦁ Awareness programme for conservation of forest
Teachers and students observed Vanmahotsav
on 15th July.. CCA activities related to
Vanmahotsav were also conducted for all
classes. We need to join hands to make a
better tomorrow. Plant trees and get oxygen
free.
⦁ Kargil Vijay Diwas
Kargil Vijay Diwas was observed in our
Vidyalaya on 25.07.2019. Subadhur Major R
Vivekanandhan was the chief guest whose
inspiring speech kindled patriotic fervor
among the students of classes IX to XII. As
the program was organized by the NCC of our
school, they also got an opportunity to
share their views in the presence of
Subadhur and were also felicitated by the
guest who awarded them with certificates for
their achievement in the NCC camps.
⦁ An awareness programme – World population day
On the 15th of July 2019 an awareness
programme was done by the Commerce
students of Class XI. They enacted a skit
during the assembly. The skit highlighted
the following: - Water scarcity in the
city due to over population, differences
between the planned and un planned
families in terms of having basic
amenities, struggle in inculcating the
values and discipline in a family and a
society when it is over populated,
intervention of great leaders to find out
the solution to control population
explosion
⦁ Karma veerar Kamarajar’s 117th birthday celebration
Karma veerar Kamarajar’s 117th birthday
was celebrated in our school on July 15th
2019. Students from STD I and II performed
a song about Kamarajar, which was written
by Tamil department teachers. The students
of STD III, IV and V presented a skit
which portrayed the simplicity of
Kamarajar. Students from classes VI, VII
and VIII enacted a scene depicting the
decision making capacity of the great
leader Kamarajar. VIII STD students
recited a poem about Kamarajar.
⦁ Guru Poornima Celebration
Guru Poornima was celebrated on 16th July
2019 in our school auditorium. Students
III, IV, chanted Guru stotram which was
followed by pooja. Students sang “GURU
VENDUM” song which signified the
importance of GURU. Children performed
dance for Guru Ashtakam written by Adi
Shankaracharya which tells about the
necessity of Gurus and attaching our mind
to the lotus feet of the Guru
⦁ Pujya Guruji H H Swami Tejomayanandaji’s birthday celebration in our Vidyalaya.
Pujya Guruji H H Swami Tejomayanandaji’s
birthday was celebrated in the Vidyalaya.
The celebration commenced with the
invocation song. Then power point
presentation about Pujya Guruji was
presented which highlighted , the various
projects initiated by him as the Head of
Chinmaya mission worldwide and the books
authored by Guruji on Vedanta etc.. Ayush
suktam was chanted for Guruji’s health and
longevity. The staff and the students sang
the Birthday song ‘Janmadinamidam’. One of
Guruji’s compostions was sung by the
school choir and a graceful dance was
performed on stage for the melodious
rendition. On this joyous occasion,
students of all classes whole-heartedly
donated edible items which were handed
over to Annashethram- Tamaraipakkam. The
sixth batch of students who have completed
the seva project were awarded certificates
to appreciate their commendable service to
the society. On the same day Kala vaibhav
and Pustaq utsav were inaugurated. During
the CCA period children of various classes
made colourful greetings expressing their
love and affection to our Guruji.
Ganapathy Homam
An auspicious beginning of the academic
year 2019-20 started on a sacred note with
an array of poojas held in our school
auditorium on 5.6.2019.Correspondent Shri.
R Suryakumar , Smt. R Suryakumar ,
Principal , Teachers , Non teaching staff
and students of Std X and XII were present
on this auspicious occasion
Pujya Gurudev’s 103rd Jayanthi
Pujya Gurudev’s 103rd Jayanthi was
celebrated on 08.05.2019 in our school
premises with much devotion and joy. The
celebration began with a Guru padhuka
pooja led by our Sanskrit teacher Mr.
Kannan. The devotees present for this
occasion include all Chinmaya staff , few
parents and students . The Celebration
concluded with an offering of Aarti. On
the auspicious day we all bowed down with
cheerful minds and prayed that his sweet
and inspiring remembrance remains ever in
our heart. It is our bound duty to spread
His vision to the society. Unto him our
best.
World International Yoga day
It was observed in our Vidyalaya on
21.6.2019. Chief Guest for the event was
our alumnus Mrs Rohini Manohar founder of
Chennai Yoga Studio and the Guest of
Honour was Mr Rakesh kumar commending
officer Col.Bty NCC.
Investiture and CCA Inauguration
Annual Alumni meet
The Annual Alumni meet of CVA was held on
24th February 2019(Sunday) in the school
auditorium. Alumni from all batches
(beginning from 1998) attended the
meeting. Anirudh Ragunath an active member
of the Alumni Association briefed the
audience on the various measures taken to
reach out to fellow students. Every
alumnus felt that such meetings were
platforms to meet, interact and keep in
touch. They also exposed their views on
how the school had moulded them to become
better citizens because of the spiritual
and cultural exposure given to them at
school.
Maha Shivarathri
Maha Shivarathri Pooja was held in
Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Annanagar on 4.3.2019,
Monday. The significance of the day was
explained by Ms. Gayathri (Dept of Tamil).
The Pooja was performed on stage and Mr.
Kannan (Dept of Sanskrit) chanted the 108
names of lord Shiva. This was followed by
Bhajans by the school Choir. The pooja
ended with devotees offering flowers to
lord Shiva and prasadam was distributed to
all.The pooja was attended by a large
number of parents and students.
Science day
Science day was observed on 28th February
2019 with a motive to kindle scientific
temper in students. Science exhibition was
inaugurated by our correspondent , Shri R
Surya Kumar. Students from K.G to Std IX
participated in the project with great
enthusiasm Models of Satellites,
Aryabhatta , INSAT 1A, Rohini RS1 were
exhibited by students of Std I and II
Students from Classes III – V performed
simple experiments in Biology, Physics and
Chemistry and explained the basic concepts
with lot of enthusiasm. Students of Std VI
explained the mechanism of working of
Teslacar, Solar powered car &
communication. Bio gas plants, Hydel power
plant , hydroponics, vertical farming were
just to mention a few projects exhibited
by students of class VII and VIII. Madam
Principal talked on the significance of
the day, explained the basic concept of
Raman Effect, scattering of light. She
also had an interactive discussion with
the students regarding the types of
fighter aircrafts used by our Indian Air
force recently. Parents, students and
students visited the exhibition and
encouraged the participants.
Kindergarten Graduation day
Chinmaya Vidyalaya , Annanagar celebrated
its 29th Kindergarten Graduation day on
March 21st 2019 at the school Decennial
Auditorium. The chief guest for the day
was Mrs. Asha Nathan, Principal of Chennai
Public School, Annanagar.
Vilakku pooja
Light and brightness is associated with
Villakku or lamp. The lamp leads us from
darkness to-wards light. It burns only to
give a message of peace and light to human
kind. The Vilakku pooja of CVA was held on
26th march 2019. The auditorium was
beautifully adorned with kolam and the
spectacular shimmering lamps were
decorated with flowers,smeared turmeric
and kumkum. The lamp was decorated as
Goddess Lakshmi. The deity was a great
sight for many who witnessed the pooja.
The teachers religiously performed the
Villakku pooja. Eventually it ended with
bhajans . Prasadam was also distributed to
the teachers and students.
Republic Day
Republic day was celebrated with pride and
patriotism at Chinmaya Vidyalaya Annanagar
on 26th January 2019. Our correspondent
Sri. R Surya kumar unfurled the national
flag. This was followed by our flag song
in Tamil. A grand parade was showcased by
the four different houses, NCC, Scouts and
guides. The correspondent was the chief
guest and he addressed the gathering. He
emphasized the need for discipline and
moral values in life. Sports day prizes
were distributed for the classes I, II and
III. Social science department put up a
grand Program on the life of national
leaders and their freedom movement. Other
cultural items included patriotic songs
and speeches. The function ended with our
national anthem. The students and teachers
enjoyed the Republic day with great
enthusiasm.
29th Kindergarten sports meet
The 29th Kindergarten sports meet was held
on Saturday, the 2nd February 2019. The
Chief guest Smt. Radhika Kannan (Primary
Incharge, Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Taylors
Road), declared the sports meet open by
releasing the balloons, which soared up in
the sky signifying the heights achieved by
the children, the chief guest insisted the
Parents to give importance for Physical
activities instead of playing with
gadgets. Children did mass drill with
smileys and highlighted our school motto.
The games conducted for the Children were
based on eco-friendly such as “Say No to
Plastic”- Go Green and “ Say No to Junk
food”- enable them to learn valuable
lessons. Chief guest handed over the
prizes to the winners and parents.
Kindergarten Prize day
Kindergarten Prize day was held on January
4th 2019. Ms. Ashritha Keshav, a child
Psychologist and known dancer was the
Chief guest. Activity based learning is
part and parcel of Kindergarten and an
important mile stone in the developmental
stages of children. True to it the KG
department of CVA conducted number of
Competitions to sharpen the children
intellectual and social development.
Blood donation camp
NCC cadets of Chinmaya Vidyalaya Annanagar
and Lion’s Club of Chennai organized a
blood donation camp on Saturday(
02.02.2019) between 8.30am and 12.30pm.
More than 65 units of blood were
collected. Tamil Nadu Bty NCC commanding
officer Lt Col Rakesh kumar was present on
the occasion.
LIFE SKILL – UTHANDI STD VII
The students of class VII were taken to
Chinmaya Tarangini (Uthandi) for life
skill progam- ‘History or His story’ On
12th January 2019. Miss Radha, the CHYK
member welcomed the students. They
attended a 3 hour session, in which they
learnt the significance of learning
history. They were made to understand that
history is not a mere subject that is
learnt in class but a life lesson, where
we learn values and how to imbibe values
in our lives. An anecdote from the life of
Chhatrapati Shivaji was explained to
highlight his wisdom and bravery. The most
celebrated war-tactic of Shivaji was
explained. Based on this, a few activities
like tug of war, fort building with cups
were conducted. A few memory games were
also conducted to develop student’s
alertness. Students were amazed by the
beauty of Matsya Narayana temple and its
surroundings. On the whole the session was
very informative and a memorable one for
the students.
LIFE SKILL - STD VIII TO TAMARAIPAKKAM
Life skill Program was arranged in
Tamaraipakkam on 12 January 2019. The
students of class VIII attended the
program. The highlight of the session was
foreseeing the future, learning from ones
mistake, understanding a problem and
finding a permanent solution to it. A few
games were organised. These games made the
students understand how to strategize,
concentrate and execute a plan in order to
succeed, be it a game or a job. The
resource person from Chinmaya mission
spoke to the students about the Mauriyan
period in Indian history. They emphasised
on the tactics used by Chanakya inorder to
protect and unify the country. The
students enjoyed the session and learnt
various life skills that are required for
successful living.
Session on Awareness and Prevention of Child Abuse
A session on Awareness and Prevention of
Child Abuse was organised by CBSE .
Members of Mukta Foundation a non-
government organisation under the guidance
of Dr. Sangeeta Mahesh addressed the
students of classes VI , VII and VIII on
3rd January 2019.The team spoke to the
students about how to differentiate
between bad touch and good touch. The
students were made aware of various ways
in which abusers lure children. They were
advised to be cautious while interacting
even with relatives and acquaintances and
not to take their inappropriate closeness
for granted. The students were asked to be
alert while using the social media. This
session has been an eye-opener for
ignorant students, to be cautious about
lurking dangers in this society.
Pongal celebration
Pongal celebration was held in our
Vidyalaya on 11.1.2019 . All the staff of
the Vidyalaya came in Traditional attire .
KG Parents very actively and
enthusiastically danced for folk song. Few
children from Primary delivered the speech
which gave the importance of Pongal
celebration. KG Children enjoyed the day
with various activities like fun race,
folk songs, dances etc, which signified
the importance of Pongal.
field trip to Farmguru
The field trip to Farmguru near karanodai
was organized for class 7 students as a
part of pongal celebration, so as to have
an experience in the field and to
understand the importance of farming and
care of soil. Students from all the
sections reached Farmguru about 28 km from
Chennai on the banks of river
kosasthalaiyar at 9 am. The People at
Farmguru addressed the students and given
an introduction about the day’s
activities. Hands on experience in Farming
ploughing, sowing, threshing, pounding,
harvesting were given to all students.
Apart from that children enjoyed bullock
cart ride and tractor ride and it was a
new experience
Hanuman Jayanthi
Hanuman Jayanthi was celebrated on 7th
January 2019. The students of classes III
,IV and V gathered in the auditorium for
the celebration. Two students of class V
spoke about the virtues of Lord Hanuman
and the significance of offering butter to
the Lord respectively. Hanuman
Ashtotharanamavali was chanted. Puja and
Aarti were performed seeking the blessings
of Lord Hanuman. The school choir sang
bajans and chanted Hanuman chalisa. The
Balavihar teacher Ms. Saloni Sharma
briefed the qualities of Hanuman through
stories. This occasion helped the students
aware of the importance of acquiring
qualities of lord Hanuman such as humility
and dedication.
UNESCO trip
Students from XI th and XII th visited
Hampi, a UNESCO world Heritage site in
Karnataka in the last week of November.
This trip gave them a well deserved break
and rejuvenated them to face the
forthcoming exams with fresh zeal and
vigour.
Project exhibition
The Annual kindergarten project exhibition
was held on November 27th, 2018. It was a
grand show with more than 300 children
exhibiting their creativity and talent.
The chief guest for the exhibition was
Mrs. Deepa founder of Kinder nest
BHARATHIYAR 136TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AT CHINMAYA VIDYALAYA
Seminar on Accountancy , Economics and B.Studies
A seminar on Accountancy , Economics and
B.Studies was organised by CCMT Education
cell, from 3rd-7th December 2018 at CIRS.
66 teachers from 27 Vidyalayas ,4 Colleges
and 5 Vision Schools attended the seminar.
Ganesh Chathurthi celebration
Ganesh Chathurthi celebration was held in
our school on Wednesday 12th September
2018.
Teacher’s Day
True teachers are those who help us think
for ourselves-Dr. Radhakrishnan.’ Chinmaya
Vidyalaya Annanagar celebrated Teacher’s
Day with zeal and gusto on 5th September
2018.
Gokulashtami
Gokulashtami was celebrated on 3.9.2018 in
the school auditorium.
29th Annual Day Celebration
29th Annual Day Celebration of our school
was held on 26.10.18. The Chief Guest for
the Program was Dr. J. Radha Krishnan, IAS
(Principal Secretary, Health & FW
Dept.) and the Guest Of Honour was Dr. S.
Guna Sekaran, Ph.D., DSC (TANSA Awardee,
Dean, Research & Development,
St.Peter’s Institute of Hr. Education
Research & Founder President, Indian
Spectro Physics Association). Students
received the Endowment prizes for various
categories as well as the Best Students
award from each class for the year
2017-2018. The Theme for the Cultural Show
was “RTUSAMHARA” (SEASONS). The Show was
mind blowing and kept the audience stand
still.
Children's Day - 2018
‘There is no garden as beautiful as
childhood. Every child is a different
flower, together they make a beautiful
garden.'
Children's Day was celebrated in CVA with a lot of enthusiasm this year. There was a reversal of roles, as the teachers conducted the morning assembly instead of the students. Teachers had also planned a short cultural program to entertain their dear students. There were two colourful group dances, melodious group songs and delightful solo performances. Fun-filled activities t
Children's Day was celebrated in CVA with a lot of enthusiasm this year. There was a reversal of roles, as the teachers conducted the morning assembly instead of the students. Teachers had also planned a short cultural program to entertain their dear students. There were two colourful group dances, melodious group songs and delightful solo performances. Fun-filled activities t