Class: VI
Date: 25/10/24 6.45 p.m to 28/10/24 10.00 a.m
Total no. of participants: 99 students and 5 staff
A total of 99 students actively participated in the personality development camp. The day started with prathasmaran and the children practiced Surya Namaskar, Yogasana, Pranayama and meditation daily to promote their physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
Day 1: (25-10-24)
v The students reported at 6.00 p.m and camped in sathyacom.
v Bhajan sandhya was at 6.45 p.m.
v Smt.K.G.Sariga, Principal gave an introduction of the camp at 8.00 p.m.
Day 2: (26-10-24)
vThe day started with prathasmaran.
vYoga was taught by Sri.Haritharan sir and Sri. Esai Reshwant sir.
v Session 1 started at 9.30 am with camp song. Our honourable guest Mann.Krishnamoorthiji (Annaji) narrated the story from the epic “Mahabaratha”. The story was about “The river and five Panchapandavas”. He interacted with the students and asked questions.
v Annaji also encouraged the students with tongue twister.
v Session 2 started at 11.00 a.m by Smt.Vimala akka, Balwadi teacher from Arumai, Marthandam. She narrated the epic “Ramayana” with expression. The students enthusiastically listened, answered and took notes.
v 12.30 – 1 pm: Song Session. Smt. Sariga, principal of VKV taught the children to chant the mantras with correct pronunciation.
v Session 3 began at 2.00 p.m. Dr.Sundara Kumar sir explained about Swami Vivekananda. Then he narrated “The story of Rock Memorial”. Sir interacted with the students and the session holded their entire attention.
v At 3.30 pm Kendra Varga and later, students visited Mann. Eknathji”s Samathi and Swami Vivekananda’s statue. Games were held near to it.
v At 6.30 pm, students had a peaceful Bhajan Sandhya.
v After taking dinner, the day concluded with happy assembly.
Day 3: (27-10-24):
vSession 1 was handled by Leela akka. She narrated “The Incidents from the life of Swami Vivekananda”. She filled the hall with joy and delight with dance and 5 stories. The stories were expressed lively.
vSession 2 was handled by Rekha akka. She narrated the epic “The Mahabharata”. The students listened well and answered her questions actively.
v At 2.00 pm the students enjoyed happy journey to Rock Memorial. The students admired the two structures of VRM – Sri Padamandapam and Swami Vivekananda Mandapam. The students had a group photo and reached Sathyakam at 4.45 pm.
vFollowed by Bhajan Sandhya and dinner the day concluded with students’ presentation. They enacted from the incidents of Swami Vivekananda.
Day 4: (28-10-24):
vThe concluding session was handled by Sri.Krishnakumarji.
Valuable points & advices given by Sri.Krishnakumarji:
§Do exercise daily.
§Pray, play & meditate regularly.
§Daily chant Naama Jabham or Ohmkara.
§Help others who are in need.
§Obey the words of parents,teachers & elders.
§Take vow to study well.
§Develop physically, mentally, morally & spiritually.
The Class VI students listened to Sri Krishna Kumarji’s valuable speech & sure they will develop confidence, positive attitude, self-discipline & moral principles. He interacted with the students and asked them about personality development. He initiated to wake up early, meditate.
v The personality development camp concluded with good thoughts.