Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Virugambakkam, proudly hosted its highly anticipated two-day Model United Nations (MUN) conference on 30th June and 1st July. The event brought together 330 student delegates from 15 distinguished schools across Chennai, transforming the school campus into a dynamic hub of diplomacy, debate, and global awareness.
Class VIII students visited Kaikoduppom , an old-age home, as part of a community service initiative. Experiences like these impart valuable life lessons that go beyond the pages of a textbook.
Our Pujya Guruji, His Holiness Swami Tejomayanandaji’s birthday, was celebrated on June 30th. Guruji, as he is affectionately known, is a living portrait of simplicity. Students rendered bhajans reverently seeking his blessings on this auspicious day.
An awareness program was held on 28th June for students of classes VII and VIII on the importance of balanced diet, nutrition, and the benefits of healthy eating habits. The resource person was Mrs. Aiswarya, a senior dietician at Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes and Specialities Centre, Gopalapuram. She is a certified Type 1 Diabetes educator and works enthusiastically towards the welfare of children with type 1 diabetes.
On 21st June 2025, the middle school teachers of Chinmaya Vidyalaya participated in a workshop, at Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Taylors Road. Mrs. Maheshwari Natarajan, Director of AM Jain School, Chennai, conducted a session on “Building Critical and Creative Skills in Middle School Students.”
Tamil Department teachers attended a workshop on “Strategies to Improve Teaching and Learning Using Technology” by Dr. Balaraman, Assistant Professor of Science and Anthropology, SRM Ramapuram, Chennai, held at Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Virugambakkam 21st June.
As part of the International Yoga Day Celebration—2025, an awareness talk on "Yoga in Daily Life for Young Engineers" was held on 20th June 2025 at 3:00 PM in the R.A. Auditorium, Main Campus of Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute, by Dr. R. Venugopal (B.Com, PGDY, M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.), Yoga Master of the Vidyalaya. He addressed the young audience about the significance of incorporating yoga into their daily routines.
National Reading Day was celebrated on 19th June 2025. The theme for this year was ‘Read and Grow’. Kids2Today Publishers held a book fair on 19th and 20th June in the school premises. It was inaugurated by the Correspondent Shri.N Nagarajan. Meera Venkatraman, Samyuktha Niranjan and Sivaramakrishnan had the opportunity to interview Dr. Sudha Seshayyan, director of Sastra University, Chennai Campus, and the Indo-Japan G20 Chair. The benefits of reading books were highlighted in the talk.
Smt. Visalakshi and Smt. Indra Priyadharshini attended Netritva XII, an orientation program for school leaders conducted by CCMT Education Cell, from 18th June to 21st June at Chinmaya Tarangini, Chennai.
‘Khel Sangam 3.0,’ an Inter Chinmaya Athletic Meet, was conducted by Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Anna Nagar at the Chinmaya Sports Complex, Thamaraipakkam, on 17th and 18th June in which 8 schools participated and our school secured the overall second position.
A two-day CVP induction programme was conducted for the new teachers from all the Chinmaya Vidyalayas in Chennai. It was held at Chinmaya Tarangini on the 14th and 15th of June. The session was conducted by Swami Mitrananda, Shri. Sathiyamoorty, Director of Chinmaya Vidyalayas Chennai, Smt. P. Vijayalakshmi, Deputy Director of Chennai, Smt. Vijaya Devanathan, Principal of CVT, and Smt. Latha, teaching faculty. This helped the new teachers to understand the vision and teachings of Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda and the philosophy behind the Chinmaya Vision Programme.
The Student Council Election was held on 14th June, providing students from Classes IX to XII the opportunity to exercise their voting rights and elect their leaders. The entire voting process was conducted digitally, powered by the Chinmaya Computing Club, ensuring a secure, efficient, and transparent election experience that reflected the school’s commitment to integrating technology in meaningful ways.
Karuna Club was inaugurated on 14th June. The Chief Guests were Mr. Sajjan Singh Jain, President, Karuna International, Chennai Kendra, and Mrs. Geeta Shroff, Soft skills and English Language Trainer. The program commenced with the lighting of the lamp followed by award presentation, and a talk by the dignitaries’ pledge-taking and a cultural program. Mrs. Geeta Shroff conducted an enrichment session on empathy for the students of Class VIII.
Our school warmly welcomed the little ones of the Pre-KG class on 11th June 2025. The day commenced with a short program. The Correspondent, Shri N. Nagarajan, lit the lamp and gave the welcome address. Saraswati puja was performed and the traditional ceremony to initiate children into the world of learning, ‘Aksharabhyasam,’ was held, where the little ones were guided to write ’Om’ on a bed of paddy grains. Students were taught to honour learning as a sacred journey where knowledge is acquired by discipline and grace.
World Environment Day was celebrated on 5th June 2025 with great enthusiasm. As part of the occasion, the Principal, Smt. Chempian Elavarasi, officially launched Mannin Marangal – Our Trees, an AI-powered Tree Recognition App developed by the students of the Chinmaya Computing Club. In a remarkable effort to blend technology with environmental consciousness and reconnect with our native ecosystem, this web application identifies trees and plants through leaf images, promoting awareness and appreciation of our rich natural heritage.
A workshop on “Smooth transition from KG to I STD” was conducted for the teachers by Mrs. Chitrakala Ramachandran at Chinmaya Vidyalaya Sr. Sec. School, Virugambakkam on June 4th, 2025.
A workshop on the topic Inquiry-Based Learning in Environmental Science was conducted by Mrs. Sobha Moorthy, Macmillan publisher, at Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Anna Nagar on 4th June 2025
Conceptual Clarity through Games in Math by Mr. Hariharan in association with the Orient BlackSwan team were conducted at Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Taylors Road on 4th June 2025
A workshop on Activity-based learning in English by
Dr. Sujatha Menon, Associate Professor SSL (VIT Vellore), was conducted at Chinmaya Vidyalaya Sr. Sec. School, Virugambakkam on 4th June 2025
A workshop on the topic Integrating Artificial Intelligence in the Classroom by Mr. Rajendran Dhandapani, founding member of Zoho, was conducted at Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Taylors Road 4th June.
Chinmaya Yuva Kendra(CHYK) CVV celebrated Guru Purnima on 11th July 2025 with great devotion and enthusiasm. The celebration began with an invocation prayer, "Sahana Vavatu...", setting a serene and spiritual tone for the session. To help students understand the deeper meaning behind the occasion, a video on the significance of Guru Purnima by Swami Mitrananda was screened. The message emphasized the role of the Guru in guiding one’s life and highlighted the values of gratitude and reverence. The students also made paper petals garland with heartfelt quotes, Rangoli with which they presented their Guru Purnima wishes artistically symbolizing devotion through creative expression and rendered soulful bhajans. Students participated wholeheartedly expressing their deep respect and gratitude to the Guru.
On May 18th, an online session by Chinmaya Mission was held to appreciate and express deepest gratitude to our defense personnel and martyrs for strategically attacking the terrorists and avenging the attack on 26 innocent lives. Titled ‘Veera Vanakkam,’ the meeting was headed by Swami Mitranandaji to make the worldwide audience know ‘What happened?’ and ‘How it happened?’ Air Marshal Shri Varthaman and Major Shri Madhan Kumar were the eminent speakers, while the entire Chinmaya family, which included parents, students, and staff, listened attentively. Hearing about India’s strength from defense personnel filled our hearts with pride and patriotism for the nation.
The 109th Janma Jayanti of Pujya Swami Chinmayananda (founder of the Chinmaya Mission) was celebrated with reverence and devotion on 8th May 2025. Swamiji dedicated his life to disseminating the knowledge of Advaita Vedanta across India and the world. Shri. N. Nagarajan, Correspondent; Smt. Chempian Elavarasi, Principal; Smt. Vasundhara, Vice Principal; staff; and students performed Paduka Puja and sang Bhajans. As a service, students distributed buttermilk at Koyambedu to quench the thirst of passers-by during the hot month.
A Wellness Retreat was organized by the management for teachers in the serenity of Mamalla Beach Resort on 24th April 2025. The holistic wellbeing programs were meticulously crafted to harmonize physical and mental wellbeing of the teachers. Packed with fun and insightful activities, the program found its mark. Mrs. Deepa Nambiar and Mr. Rajeev Nambiar were the enthusiastic resource persons.
Shakespeare Day is traditionally celebrated on April 23rd, marking both the presumed birth and death date of William Shakespeare. This day is a time to celebrate his legacy as a playwright, poet, and actor. Students of Primary classes reminisced his various plays by dressing up as characters from them. Shakespeare's characters grapple with complex emotions and relationships, which can foster empathy and understanding in readers and viewers.
On April 22nd World Earth Day was celebrated. Earth Day aims to highlight the importance of protecting the environment and to raise awareness about environmental issues. Students were sensitized to environmental issues by taking the My Earth Pledge. Students of Class VIII adopted a sapling, planted it and pledged to take care of it.
22nd April TO 26th April
Balsevak students of Class VIII embarked on a five-day adventure at Chinmaya Gardens, Coimbatore, joining peers from across India for a vibrant blend of service and learning. From crafting brooms and notebooks to painting trees, creating Azolla pits, and witnessing the making of Vibhoothi and Kumkum, the camp was packed with hands-on experiences. Village visits and eco-friendly projects deepened their connection with the community. Through CORD, students embraced the spirit of selfless service and responsibility, making the camp truly unforgettable.
CBSE workshop on Competency Based Education was held on 12th April 2025. Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Taylors Road was the venue for Science and Mathematics faculties and Chinmaya Vidyalaya Senior Secondary School, Virugambakkam, for English and Social Science faculties.
The resource persons were Mrs. V. Gowrilakshmi, Principal, Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Annanagar for Taylors road and Mrs. P. Vijayalakshmi, Deputy Director, Chinmaya Vidyalayas for Virugambakkam. The workshop equipped teachers with the knowledge and skills to shift from traditional, content-based teaching to a more student-centric, competency-driven approach.
Mrs. Aishwarya, Co-ordinator of the Chinmaya Computing Club, successfully facilitated an enriching 5-day (7TH APRIL TO 11TH APRIL) Electronics Workshop in collaboration with the Robotics Department of Easwari Engineering College. The session was led by esteemed faculty members Dr. Arun and Dr. Nandini, both distinguished experts from the department.
A group of 20 enthusiastic students participated in this hands-on workshop, where they were introduced to the foundational concepts of robotics, beginning with the basics of electronics. The interactive session sparked curiosity and inspired the young learners to explore the fascinating intersection of technology and innovation.
The auspicious Ganapathy Homam marked the beginning of the new academic year 2025-2026. It was held on 10th April 2025 in the school premises. The ritualistic ceremony was headed by our honourable Correspondent Shri N Nagarajan, Madam Principal Smt. Chempian Elavarasi and Madam Vice Principal Smt. K Vasundhara. Students of Classes X, XII and staff sang Bhajans, chanted Slokas and made offering to the ‘Homakund’ with devotional fervour to seek the blessings of our Poojya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda and the Almighty to make this academic year a grand success.
7th April 2025 - World Health Day 2025 was observed globally with the theme 'Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures' as declared by World Health Organisation (WHO). Students were briefed on the importance of being healthy and the benefits of inculcating the habit of regular exercise. They were motivated to do Yoga during assembly. This healthy routine is practiced daily.
Ram Navami was celebrated on 5th April 2025, to commemorate the birth of Lord Rama, the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Classes from KG to XII took part in age-appropriate activities designed for their respective levels. Acts of generosity and compassion such as distributing ‘Panagam’ and Buttermilk to the general public during the hot and dry month, served as a way to share traditional beverages and connect with the community.
The workshop on Stress Management conducted by Mrs. V Gowrilakshmi; Principal, Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Annanagar and Dr.Maheshwari Nagarajan, Director, AM Jain School Meenambakkam; on 3rd April 2025, equipped teachers with practical tools and strategies to recognize, understand, and manage stress. This initiative of the management aimed at the well-being of their faculty. The workshop activities covered topics like recognizing stress triggers, practicing relaxation techniques, improving time management, and building resilience. Teachers vouched that the activity found its mark.