HARI SEVA CAMP
Some of our students participated in the Hari Seva Camp conducted at CIRS,
Coimbatore from
02.05.19
to 06.05.19. The camp brought out the inherent Seva Bhava in the students.
The camp
integrated
students belonging to various Chinmaya Vidyalayas. Children learnt a good
lot out of
the
camp-hand
work like mat making, pillow making, broom making, building toilets and so
on. Above
all, it
was
a
time of fun, feeling brotherhood and togetherness.
COOL CAMP
The Chinmaya Cool Camp 2019 was conducted at Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Taylors
Road from
01.05.19
to
08.05.19. Many of our students participated in the camp which was ultimately
entertaining,
grooming,
educating and value-based. It was an eight-day-package with Love, Laughter
and
Learning.
SIDHABARI CAMP
A spiritual camp at Sidhabari was conducted from 26.05.19 to 31.05.19. The
camp
illuminated
the
inherent spiritual desire within every participant of the camp. Special
sessions on
basic
meditation
were conducted. The camp highlighted on benefiting the world through
Bhakthi, Dharma
and
Seva.
CHINMAYA JAYANTHI
Gurudev’s 103rd Jayanthi which was on 08.05.19 was observed and celebrated
in our
Vidyalaya.
The
session involved Bhajans, Paduka Pooja and rendering of Ashtotara Namavali.
The
Paduka Pooja
was
specially rendered by X batch students of 2019-20, coveting Gurudev’s
blessings to
flow
through
us
and guide us through the years to come.
A TRIBUTE TO THE MARTYRS
“It is a historic day that crowns the sacrifice of martyrs.”
A tribute to the 40 martyrs, who laid down their lives in the Pulwama
Attack, was
paid in
our
Vidyalaya on 19.02.19. Shri.L.R.Yadav, Retd Deputy Commandant, CRPF, along
with the
students
and
teachers offered prayers to the departed souls and to the bereaved families.
RALLY (Oral Cancer Awareness Programme)
“Every tooth in a main head is more valuable than a diamond.”
A rally on 13.02.19 on Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Day (OMFS Day) was
organized
by Indian
Dental
Association in combination with Ramachandra Dental College and Hospital. The
students of our
Vidyalaya of classes VII and VIII took part in it. It was an Oral Cancer
Awareness
programme.
The
purpose behind the rally was to create awareness about dental hygiene with
the help
of
placards
and
pamphlets.
NATIONAL YOUTH DAY (Swami Vivekananda Day)
“Believe in yourself and the world will be at your feet.”
National Youth Day (Swami Vivekananda Jayanthi) was celebrated in our school
on
12.01.19.
Children
were given an insight into Swami Vivekananda’s life and the values passed on
by him.
R.Rithesh
of
Std VII was dressed as Swami Vivekananda and led the students in taking the
‘Youth
Pledge’.
LIFE SKILL CLASS
“Focus on what you eat than how much you eat.”
Life skill class for students of VII and VIII was conducted in our Vidyalaya
on
19.01.2019.
Shri.Desikan from the Chinmaya Mission, Chennai conducted the class. The
theme of
the class
revolved
around “Healthy food and healthy eating habits.” The class was made
effective and
interesting
with
the help of a PPT presentation.
CHYK INAUGURATION
'Youth are not useless; but used less.’
‘Youth are not careless; but cared less.'
Chinmaya Yuva Kendra (CHYK), the youth wing of Chinmaya Mission aims to help
the
youth to
discover
the latent talents and infinite inner potential. The Yuvakendra members
shortly
called as
CHYKS
take
up responsibility with alacrity, assume leadership roles and show a
confidence that
belie
their
age.
CHYK was inaugurated in our Vidyalaya on 19.01.2019 by Br. Anand Chaitanya.
REPUBLIC DAY
“Our ancestors gave us a glorious part… we gave to create the
future…”
The 70th Republic Day (26.01.19) was celebrated with due reverence and
observance.
Captain
Dr.J.Arun, CVRDE presided over the function. March Past and Culturals were
the
highlight.
KG SPORTS DAY
The Republic Day events glided into the KG Sports Day. Mass Drill, Track
Events, an
event on
National Integration and Prize Distribution made the program.
SPORTS DAY
“Good players inspire themselves; Great players inspire others.”
Our school witnessed its 8th Annual Sports Day on 09.01.19. Dr.Natarajan
IRS,
International
Athlete,
IAAF Coach, Asst. Commissioner of GST & Central Excise (presently) – the
most
veteran and
versatile
sports person was the Chief Guest. He gave a detailed talk to the parents on
the
importance
of
Sports and Games. March past, Exclusive Yoga display, Mass Drill and Zumba
Dance
were the
highlights
of the programme. The event culminated well with the excellent co-operation
of the
students
and
the
parents.
PONGAL
“Culture is the widening of the mind and of the spirit.”
‘Thai Pongal’ – the predominant festival of the Tamil people across the
globe was
celebrated
with
due pomp and gusto. The whole school reverberated with the festive sense.
The rustic
tunes
of
‘Villupatu’ fanned the air of celebration. Children of our Vidyalaya
expressed their
joy and
celebration through dance and depictions. The zenith of celebration was,
Sweet
Pongal made
traditionally at school and distributed to all the staff members.
EDUCATIONAL TRIP
“The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.”
The children of class VIII of our Vidyalaya were taken on an educational
tour to
Mysore on
11.01.19
& 12.01.19. The trip served to be very informative and entertaining as well.
Children
enjoyed
the
fun and the togetherness that prevailed among them.
MARGAZHI UTSAV
“Our culture, our tradition, our language are the foundation upon which we
build our
identity.”
The “Margazhi fervour’ was kept up and observed in our Vidyalaya. On the
second day
of this
Margazhi month, the Principal, teachers and some of the students took up a
procession from a
nearby Perumal Temple to our Vidyalaya, rendering Bhajans and
Thirupavai.
Everyday in our Vidyalaya, Bhajans and Thirupavai are rendered at our
Ganapathi
Temple.
KAMBAN VAHINI
“Among all the languages we know, we do not see anywhere, as sweet as
Tamil.”
The vahini ‘Kamban Tharum Kaatchi’ hosting the history and some episodes of
‘Ramayanam’ from
Kamban’s point of view and the laudability of Tamil Language visited our
school for
four
days
from
17.12.18 to 20.12.18.
The information harboured within was an eye-opener to many unknown and
forgotten
facts about
our own glorious motherland. It served deep values and valuable information
to the
students,
teachers and parents.
RANGOLI
“The ability to draw depends on one’s ability to see the way an artist
sees.”
As a part of the CCA competitions, classes VI to VIII had Rangoli
Competition on
07.12.18.
This
was
an apt opportunity for children to come out with the best of their
creativity,
artistry and
time
management skills.
BHARATHIYAR DAY
“Live in the present and shape the future, do not be casting lingering looks
to the
distant
past
for
the past has passed away, never again to return.”
- Subramaniya Bharathi
The 136 th birthday of ‘Mahakavi Bharathiyar’ was observed in our Vidyalaya.
The
children
presented
a speech and a song on Bharathiyar. It was a bliss to reminisce a great poet
like
Bharathiyar
for
whom, his “pen was mightier than the sword.”
WORLD SOIL DAY (5 th December) – KARUNA CLUB
“Beauty surrounds us, but we usually need to be walking in a garden to know
it.”
The World soil day was observed in our Vidyalaya by means of an orientation
on
‘Rooftop
Gardening’ by Smt.Veeralakshmi for class VIII as a part of the Karuna Club
initiative. The
session
gave an insight into the different types of soil and how the soil has to be
prepared,
manured
and
maintained for the garden.
CCA – LKG
“A competitive person is always a winner.”
The LKG children were given a challenge of storytelling as a part of the CCA
competition.
Many
children participated with a good spirit.
FIELD TRIP
“Field trip is a powerful learning experience. It maximises the learning
done before
and
after
the
trip.”
The children of classes IV to VII of our Vidyalaya were taken on field trips
(Educational
Tour)
to
various places like Planetarium, Zoological Park (Vandalur Zoo), Museum
(Egmore) and
Dhakshinachitra
respectively.
The outcome of such an expedition emphasized the learning experiences, a
time of
togetherness
and
fun.
CHILD SAFETY INITIATIVE
“Personal Safety: Your body belongs to you!”
A workshop on ‘Good Touch and Bad Touch’ was conducted on 14.11.18 for
classes IV
and V in
our
Vidyalaya. It was a alarm for many children and meted out many measures to
beware of
the
mishaps
and how to seek someone’s help if such a situation arises.
Smt.Swapna, Trainer from ‘Masoom’ - Young Indians and Smt.Soshina, Trainer –
‘Train
the
Trainers’,
Psychological Counselor were the persons who trained the children in the
process of
the
session.
CHILDREN’S DAY
“Children are like wet cement. Whatever fall on them, makes an
impression.”
The Children’s day (14.11.18) witnessed a very brief of entertainment at the
assembly. The
order
of
the assembly and the activities were done by the teachers. The teachers gave
a
special song
for
the
children. There was a puppet show also. Children were distributed sweets as
a mark
of
celebration.
LITERARY CLUB INAUGURATION
“Literature is one of the most interesting and significant expression of
Humanity.”
Literary club was inaugurated in our Vidyalaya on 13.11.18. This club
focuses on the
edification
of
the
children from classes IV to VIII into various literary forms-trilingually.
The
action plan
for
the
year 2018-
19 was chalked out and declared at the inauguration. Children came out with
enthusiastic
participation
and interesting plans.
SWAMI TAPOVAN JAYANTI & GITA DHINAM
“Srimad Bhagavad Gita is the guiding light that leads us to our
origins.”
Swami Tapovan Jayanti and Gita Dhinam were celebrated in our Vidyalaya
premises on
18.11.2018.
The brisk participation of the children and the parents made the day
complete. The
celebration
included Gita Chanting, Tapovan Astakam and Astothra Namavali of Tapovan
Maharaj.
ASSEMBLY – STORYTELLING
“Storytelling is the oldest form of education.”
Morning Assembly is made interesting and informative by including activities
like
speech,
poem
recitation, storytelling and puppet shows. One such activity is the story
told by a
tiny tot
of
Std
I B – Vignesh. The story had a moral in store.
DIWALI CELEBRATIONS
“A nation’s culture resides in the hearts and in the soul of its
people.”
The celebration of Diwali – the festival of lights took place in our
Vidyalaya on
02.11.18.
Students
of Std V came out with their contribution in the form of Songs, poem
recitation,
speech and
chart
works. It created a festive sense in everyone. The Principal advised the
students to
celebrate
Diwali in a safe and secure manner, enumerating the safety measures.
COUNSELLING SESSION
“Life does not get better by chance, it gets better by change.”
A counselling session for the teachers of our Vidyalaya was conducted by our
Vidyalaya’s
counselor,
Ms.Uthara on 19.09.18. The session comprised of activities on sharing,
talking and
listening,
queries from the side of teachers and the counselor’s solution to the
problems. It
was a
very
lively
and interactive session, benefitting every participant.
Br.ANAND CHAITANYA
“The highest nobility lies in taming your own mind.”
The Vidyalaya organized a special talk by Br.Anand Chaitanya to our
parents on
12th
September,
2018, to motivate and gear up them to participate and get benefited by
the
Yagna, ‘Tame
the
Mind’ from 27 to 30th September, 2018 by SwamI Swaroopanandaji. The
session was
a good
motivation to the parents.
GANESH CHATURTHI
“A nation’s culture resides in the hearts and the soul of its
people.”
In accordance with the Ganesh Chaturthi celebration in the school, the
KG
children were
given an
interesting take away – a beautiful and colourful mask of Ganesha to
wear home.
This is
a
simple
and artistic way to introduce and make the children fall in line with
the Indian
Culture.
NILAVEMBU KASHAYAM
“To keep the body in good health is a duty.”
Nilavembu Kudineer is a herbal drug comprising nine ingredients in equal
measure. The
primary
ingredient of the drug -- Nilavembu (Andrographis Paniculata)--is a
small plant
that is
said
to
have antipyretic, anti-inflammatory and anti-analgesic properties and
several
other
health
benefits. The Vidyalaya, with the support of the Municipality has taken
this
step to
administer
the Kasayam on four consecutive days in a week in the right measure.
This is a
venture
towards
boosting the immunity of the children against Dengue, Malaria and other
proned
diseases.
This is
in allegiance with the CVP – the Physical Development.
8th ANNUAL DAY CELEBRATION
“What you do today is important because you exchange a day of your life
for
it.”
VGN Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Avadi celebrated its 8th Annual Day on
8th September,
2018. The
Hony.
Correspondent Sri.Rajkumar Devarajan welcomed the
gathering. Sri.V.N.Devadoss,
Chairman,
VGN
Properties Pvt. Ltd., was the guest of the day and distributed the
prizes. The
event
was
further graced by the presence of Smt.Jayanthi Amma, President, Chinmaya
Mission,
Chennai. The
highlight of the day was the thematic cultural show: “Hanumath Smaranat
Bhavet”
–
depicting
the
various facets of Hanuman. The show brought out the values of
PERSEVERANCE,
PRESENCE OF
MIND,
VALOUR, WIT and DEVOTION that children could imbibe from Lord Hanuman.
JANMASHTAMI
“Indian culture encourages people to drop in rather than drop
out.”
Krishna Jayanthi, the very auspicious day was celebrated in our
Vidyalaya on 2nd
September,
2018. The KG children brought out the fervour of the day by being
disguised as
‘Little
Krishna
and Radha’. The highlight was, the parents of the KG children were
invited for
an
entertainment
show, ‘Uri adi’. The flavour lingered throughout the day.
TEACHER’S DAY
“The teacher is like a lamp that lights the path of the
students.”
The teachers’ day was celebrated on 5th September, 2018. The students
organized
a
programme
to
honour and entertain teachers such as: poems and songs dedicated to
teachers and
a dance
to
entertain.
TOWARDS KERALA FLOOD RELIEF
“Nar Seva is Narayana Seva.”
Our Vidyalaya parents extended their whole hearted support to the Kerala
flood
relief
effort
of
the Chinmaya Mission by contributing 450 bags of rice, 62 kg of pulses,
2000
packets of
biscuits
and several bags of toothpaste along with brushes, soaps, cleaning
materials
etc. We
thank
the
parents and the Chinmaya Mission for the initiative.
FRUITS DAY
“Warning: Too much fruit causes: HEALTH.”
As a part of the CCA, the LKG children observed fruits day on 27th
August 2018.
This was
an
innovative methodology adopted to bring out the importance of eating
fruits as
well as
the
nutrition present in it.
VANAPRASTHA
“If a family has an old person in it, it possesses a jewel.”
'The art of graceful ageing’ a one day orientation programme was
conducted at
Chinmaya
Sarveswara Dhyana Nilayam, Thamaraipakkam for the grandparents of our
Vidyalaya
on
19.08.18.The
event was anchored by Swami Sureshanandaji. Yoga activities and games
were
conducted for
the
grandparents. Swami Sureshanandaji emphasised on the role of elders in
the
family. He
further
gave an introduction on Upanishads.
INDEPENDENCE DAY
“In the truest sense, freedom cannot be bestowed; it must be
won.”
The 72nd Independence Day was celebrated in our Vidyalaya on 15th
August, 2018.
Lt.Col.R.SAHAYA
RAJ was the guest of the day. The important message that he imparted to
the
parents was
“Nothing
is as worth as spending quality time with children and the family.”
The highlights of the day were:
- March Past
- Speech
- Patriotic Songs
- Ramp walk by KG students – representing Indian states
- Indian Folk Dance
SOUTH INDIA YOGASANA CHAMPIONSHIP 2018
“Inhale the Future, Exhale the Past.”
Two of our students, S.Jai Adhish and A.Dhananjay participated in the
South
India
Yogasana
Championship 2018 conducted at the Thiruvallur District Yogasana
Association and
were
placed
second and fifth respectively.
COLOURS DAY
“Colours are the smiles of nature.”
The tiny tots of LKG stole the show on 20.07.18, being clad in different
colours
as they
celebrated ‘Colours Day’. This was a perfect motivation for the children
to
learn and
identify
the different colours of nature.
KARUNA CLUB INAUGURATION
“Compassion is the language of a full heart.”
The Karuna Club which is one of the very important extra-curricular
activities
of the
Vidyalaya
was inaugurated for the year 2018-19 on 19.07.18. Sri.Ramamurugesan,
Educational
Officer,
Karuna
International was the Guest of Honor, inspiring many with his
thought-provoking
speech,
emphasizing Karuna values. To commemorate the occasion,
Sri.Ramamurugesan,
planted a
sapling.
UKG - CCA
“Competitors keep you active and dynamic.”
The competitors were to speak on ‘My Favourite doll or toy’ for one
minute on
16.07.18.
The
parents were invited to witness the show. This paves way for a healthy
competition among
the
children.
ORIENTATION TO PARENTS ON ‘PARENTING’
An exclusive session for the parents of classes was organised by the
Vidyalaya.
Arunachalamji,
the resident Sevak at Thamaraipakkam Ashram addressed the parents. The
orientation was
on
CVP
values and ‘Effective Parenting’.
The following aspects were
emphasized:
- parents spending quality time with the children;
- too much of pampering is not good parenting;
- it’s not good to interfere in the way of the teacher when the
child is
corrected;
- let the child adapt to every situation and face challenges;
- marks alone is not important – overall development is needful;
- parents and the school play an equal role in shaping the
children.
REMEMBERING THE REVERED GURUDEV
“Sainthood lies in the habit of referring the smallest actions to
God.”
In commemoration of the 25th Aradhana Day (03.08.18) of our beloved
Gurudev, our
Vidyalaya
observes 25 days of Padhuka Pooja to the great Master – a class a day,
starting
from
10.07.18.
It is scintillating to see the tiny tots perform Pooja and pay their
tribute to
the
numinous
saint. The Pooja includes Ashtothra Namavali and Chinmaya Aarti.
JANMADHIN OF GURUJI, SWAMI TEJOMAYANANDA
A birthday wish is sent your way hoping you'll have a wonderful day.
Surrounded
by
people
you
hold most dear, gathered to celebrate one more year.
A happy day is wished for you, We hope it lasts the whole year
through!.
The birthday of Guruji (30.06.18) was celebrated in our school by
chanting
Bhajans and
Mryutunjai Mantra for 21 times towards good health and well being of
Guruji.
The students extended their wishes by making greeting cards for Guruji.
INVESTITURE CEREMONY
“To be inspired is great, but to be an inspiration is an honor.”
The swearing in of the Students’ Council of VGN Chinmaya Vidyalaya of
2018-19
was
ceremoniously
conducted on 23.06.18. The children of the Vidyalaya are compartmented
into four
houses
namely
Gyan, Karma, Bakthi and Dharma. The office bearers, the House Captains
and the
Vice-Captains
were invested with Rank and Honors. The Students’ Council took an Oath
to
shoulder
responsibilities and duties with the true spirit of loyalty and
integrity.
SHUB-SAHAS
“Adventure is an attitude that we must apply to the day to day obstacles
in
life.”.
The Shubh-Sahas Camp was conducted for classes IV, V and VI at the
Chinmaya
Gardens,
Coimbatore.
It was a splendid venture making the children fit to encounter both
mental and
physical
challenges. It boosted the confidence level of the children, driving out
the
cloud of
fear.
HARI SEVA CAMP
“Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on
earth”..
Nine students attended the Hari Seva camp at the Chinmaya Gardens,
Coimbatore.
The camp
aimed at
brotherhood, equality and fraternity among children. They were given a
chance to
get
acquainted
with children from far and wide and also learn crafts like mat making,
pillow
making and
so
on.
YOGA DAY
“The quieter the mind, the sharper the intellect.”.
International Yoga Day was celebrated on 21.06.18 at VGN Chinmaya
Vidyalaya.
Asanas like Padmasana, Parvadasana, Vajrasana, Eagle Posture, T-Posture,
etc.
were
performed
by
students of Std. VI.
Surya Namaskar was performed extraordinarily by the students.
SUMMER CAMP AT SIDHABARI
“Spirituality is neither the privilege of the poor nor the luxury of the
rich.
It is the
choice
of a wise man”.
- H.H.SWAMI CHINMAYANANDA
This academic year began with a Spiritual treat for the Mind and
Intellect.
Chinmaya
Mission
organized a summer camp at Sidhabari. The theme of the camp was to learn
about
life,
values,
culture and spirituality under the guidance of Swami
Mitranandaji.
Camp Highlights
Meditation, Vedic Chanting, Paduka Pooja and visit to CORD.
Teachers from our vidyalaya took part in the camp. It is such a vibrant
place
where the
mind
and
intellect integrate.
GANAPATHY HOMAM
“Sometimes all it takes is just one prayer to change everything.”
After the vacation, the school reopened with a positive note - Ganapathy
Homam
on
04.06.18
at
the Ganapathy Shrine in our school premises. As an auspicious beginning
special
prayers
were
offered for the school’s welfare, the health and well-being of all the
staff and
students
and
for the over-all development of the school.
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