Monday 28 December 2020

Gita Jeyanthi Celebration 2020

 

  Bhagavat Gita is an important scripture that it can help us to get out of the cycle of birth and death.  If we want to live nobly, successfully and purposefully then the study of the Gita is must.  Gita is the book for living.  We celebrate Gita Jayanthi because Gita contains the philosophy of our culture, of our organization, of our work.

          Mananeeya Eknathji used to study Gita daily.  He brought the whole nation together for the construction of Vivekananda Rock Memorial as per the directions laid out in Gita.


          We started with three ‘Omkaras’ at 9.30 am.  Smt.T.Maheshwari, teacher of VKV invocated and teacher Kum. S.Ajithawelcomed the gathering. All the teachers chanted the 7th, 11th and 15th chapters from Bhagavat Gita. Mann.Krishnamoorthyji, Editor of Vivekavani presided over the function and explained the important aspects of all the 18 chapters. He quoted slokas from each chapter and gave a clear picture of the role of Bhagavat Gita in our life.

          Smt.M.Nalarani, Librarian of VKV presented the vote of thanks. The programme was concluded by Kendra prathana.

Eknathji used to say,

          ‘Opportunities are Duties’.  According to his quote, we utilized this opportunity on Gita Jayanthi, chanted the slokas and got the blessings of Sri Krishna.

         

Thursday 17 December 2020

Teacher Learning and Development programme

         
       A motivational camp was arranged for the teachers. Dr.Sundar kumar Gandikota, Founder and CEO, School Education and Management Services- SEAMS, from Hyderabad engaged the teachers during the entire camp.

On 08/12/2020 (10.00 a.m to 12.30 p.m),

Dr.Sundarji started the session by narrating the story of Shri. Vishnu Sharma, a popular  teacher, a  man of 80 years old who wrote the Panchatantra story. Through this story, we could learn moral values such as discipline, diligence, time management, punctuality, etc.

As teachers, we must know  about  the  "Why"  type of question answers. If we inculcate this type of attitude among the students it develops their curiosity to imbibe knowledge.

At the end of the session, Dr.Sundarji quoted Edmund Burke's beautiful quote “Example is the school of  mankind  and  he will learn at no other” .

The second session started with “my success story”. The teachers shared their experience with the students based on students' quality, their response, handling of  the students and characters.

On 09/12/2020(9.30 a.m to 12.30 p.m),

 “My success story” was continued and a new topic “The best teacher in my life” was also introduced. He insisted that we  should  strengthen  our  strength –Create Leadership quality among the students – begin class via activity – transformation must be developed  in  the  student Effectiveness  and   efficiency  bring   outcome.

On 14/12/2020 (9.00 a.m to 12.30 p.m), a self-appraisal form was given to all the teachers to fill in and discussion was done on the same.

On 15/12/2020 (9.00 a.m to 12.30 p.m), analysis was done by each teacher on the marks scored by the students in their subjects and he introduced various techniques to bring improvement in the academics.


On 16/12/2020 (9.00 a.m to 4.30 p.m), micro-teaching practice was done by each teacher in groups. Explanation on specific topics from Mathematics and Physics was given through demonstration.           The camp concluded at 4.30 p.m.

Friday 20 November 2020

Sadhana Diwas Celebration Youtube Link

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Sadhana Diwas Celebration 2020



Vivekananda Kendra and Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya together celebrated ‘SADHANA DIWAS’ ON 19th Nov 2020.  The programme started at 5.30 pm at Eknath hall.

          Mann.H.Angiras ji, Senior most Life worker of VRM & VK initiated the programme by lighting the lamp. The teachers of Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya sang the invocation, which was followed by Prarthana by Smt.Jeyanthi, Accountant of VRM and VK.

            Welcome address was delivered by Smt.P.Shanthi,, Central Office, VRM & VK.. 

          

  The teachers of Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya prasied Mann.Eknathji Ranade through a melodious song.


The President of the function Mann. Krishnamoorthyji, Editor of Viveka Vani, VRM & VK addressed the gathering. He explained the meaning of ‘SADHANA’.  He specified that whatever we do we should do it in a systematic manner and focus towards particular things.



Finally, the students of Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya and the staff of Vivekananda Kendra entertained the audience through various cultural programmes.

         



   The celebration was concluded by Shanthi mantra and Kendra Prarthana.

           

Thursday 29 October 2020

SARASWATHI POOJA AND VIDYARAMBHAM CELEBRATION 2020

 

SARASWATHI POOJA CELEBRATION (25-10-2020)

 

Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya celebrated Saraswathi Pooja on 25th October 2020. It started at 9.30 am. Mann.Bhanudas ji, General Secretary, VRM & VK presided over the function Sri.K.Manikumar, Music teacher of Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya initiated the function with three Omkaras. The teachers of Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya and Nivedita Balwadi sang devotional songs. The pooja was done by Sri. R.Sundarakumar. Finally it ended by serving prasadham to everyone.

 

VIDYARAMBHAM CELEBRATION (26-10-2020)



            Vidyarambham ceremony was celebrated on the 26th October 2020 in an auspicious manner. It started at 8.00 am. Mann.Rekha Didi, Joint General Secretary, VRM & VK presided over the function. 

The staff, the teachers, the parents and the children participated in the ceremony. The ceremony was initiated with three Omkaras. Sri.S.Abraham Lingom, Principal of Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya welcomed the gathering. Vidyarambham was carried out by Mann.Rekha Didi. Five children participated in Vidyarambham. Mann.Rekha Didi, addressed the participants about the importance of education. 

Sri.R.Sundarakumar, teacher of Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya delivered the vote of thanks. The pooja was done by Smt. Nalarani, Librarian of Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya.    





 

 


Monday 14 September 2020

Universal Brotherhood day & 50th anniversary of Vivekananda Rock Memorial Celebration 2020

 

Universal Brotherhood day & 50th anniversary of Vivekananda Rock Memorial was celebrated on 11th September 2020 in a grand manner at Vivekananda Kendra, Kanyakumari.


The programme started at 10:00 a.m.  It was compered by Smt.P.Jeya, Teacher of Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya.The celebration was initiated with the invocation song sung by Sri.Manikumar, Teacher of Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya.

The programme began with lighting the lamp by the Vice President of VRM & VK, Mann.Nivedita Didi. Welcome address was delivered by Sri.S.Abraham Lingom, Principal of Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya. Smt.T.Sindhu, Teacher of Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya elaborately narrated the story of Vivekananda Rock Memorial. Teachers of Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya gave a feast to the ears of the audience through a melodious song.


         Mann.Nivedita Didi, Vice President of VRM & VK gave the message of Universal Brotherhood day. She spoke about the obstacles faced by Swami Vivekananda before and after reaching Chicago to attend the world religious conference. She said that the Americans’ attitude entirely changed after listening Swamiji’s speech. The people were eagerly waiting for Swamiji’s speech every day. Finally she concluded by saying that brotherhoodness should start from home and should spread to the whole world.


          The Kendra employees who had completed their ten and twenty years of service were honoured by Mann.Bhanudasji, General Secretary of VRM & VK.


          Students of Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya entertained the audience with a Bharathanatiyam dance performance.Vote of Thanks was proposed by Smt.K.G.Sariga, Vice Pricipal of Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya.The Programme ended at 11:00 a.m with Kendra Prarthana.

 

Wednesday 19 August 2020

Independence Day Celebration 2020

 

INDEPENDENCE DAY REPORT-15TH AUGUST-2020

“What India wants is a new electric fire to stir up a fresh vigour in the national veins. Be brave, be brave , man dies but once!”                                                                                                                                                                    -Swami Vivekananda

74th Independence day was celebrated at Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya , Kanyakumari by hoisting the tricolor national flag by Mann. Balakrishnanji, President of VRM & VK. The celebration was initiated by singing Vande Mataram.

It was followed by flag hoisting, National Anthem and Pledge. Smt. Hemalatha , teacher of VKV,KK welcomed the gathering. A group of teachers kindled the patriotic feelings through a song. Mann. Balakrishnanji, President of VRM & VK presided over the function and addressed the gathering.
He insisted each one to follow a life of dharma and live for the society . Smt.P.Jeya, teacher of VKV,KK expressed the gratitude to the participants for their valuable presence which was followed by Kendra Prarthana.
Staff from Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya, Vivekananda Kendra and Karyakarthas of Vivekananda Kendra attended the function.

Friday 20 March 2020

MATHRU POOJA CELEBRATION REPORT-19-03-2020 (FRIDAY)


Chief Guest: Dr.Savitha, Asst.Professor, Dept.of English, Sri Ayyappa College, Chunkankaddai


 On March 19, 2020 around 45 mothers and students from X standard assembled in the premises of Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya and participated with great zeal in Mathru Pooja celebration. The event commenced at 3.15 pm. The celebration was initiated with three Ohmkaras’.
         

Smt.K.Kavitha, Teacher of Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya delivered the welcome address.


          The students were followed the guidance given by Sri.R.Manikumar. Students performed the Mathru Pooja by offering flowers and chanting the slokas. As a part of the ceremony the children washed the feet of their mothers and applied chandan (sandal) and kumkum. They worshipped their mothers and got blessings with them. They also performed Aarathi. He explained the value of the mother.
         

We were fortunate to have an eminent personality Dr.Savitha, Asst.Professor, Dept. of English, Sri Ayyappa College, Chunkankadai, addressed the gathering. She initiated her speech by singing the guru song. She insisted the students to get the blessings with their parent’s everyday. She explained about the reason of Shasti Viratham and why the mothers were doing that. She illustrated the mother’s value through some characters like mothers of Maratha King Chhatrapati Shivaji and Aathi Sankaracharya. She asked the parents to instruct about our culture to the children and to maintain it throughout their life. She also blessed the students to live a healthy life.
         

Some of the mothers and students shared their experiences about the importance of this pooja.

          The students who came regularly to the school during this academic year were honoured by our Chief Guest Dr.Savitha.


     
Our principal presented a memento to our Chief Guest. Vote of thanks was proposed by Smt.T.Sindhu.

          Finally, the celebration was concluded by Shanthi Mantra at 4.40
p.m.

Saturday 7 March 2020

Sports Day Celebration 2020


CHIEF GUEST   : Sri. Anbarasu, M.Tech., Sub Inspector of Police , Kanyakumari.
PRESIDED BY  : Mann. HanumataRaoji., Treasurer, VRM & VK.
            The most awaited ‘Sports Day’ was held on 6th march 2020 with great zeal and excitement in our school. The event commenced at 3.00 pm. The programme was compered by S.Pranya.
            The event began with an invocation song by VII Standard students.
            Welcome address was rendered by Abinaya of IX Standard.
            Kum.M.Abinaya Lakshmi, Teacher of Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya delivered the speech on the importance of the day.
Mann. HanumantaRaoji, Treasurer of VRM & VK, President of the function presided over the function. He highlighted his speech about the importance of sports day. He asked the students to practise yoga and give importance for sports. He advised the students to spend atleast one hour in a day in the play ground. They should give equal importance to education and sports. He also asked the students to participate in all competitionsand  get the medals.
Aerobic exercise was performed by the students of VII and VIII Standard.
We were honoured that afternoon by the presence of the honourable chief guest Sri. Anbarasu, M.Tech., Sub Inspector of police, Kanyakumari who addressed the gathering. He insisted the students to do daily exercise and lead a healthy life. He motivated the students to take part in games. He advised the students to avoid using smart phones and utilize that time in playing games. He strictly warned the students not to ride two wheelers without licence. He advised them to use electric bike if there is any emergency and not to use mobile phones while riding. He instructed the use of “ Save our Soul” app.

            The students from LKG to X standard participated with great fervor and manifested their athletic skills with an unimpeachable finesse. The prize winners were a warded by our chief guest. The prize list was read by Smt.Sindhu Rani, Teacher of Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya.

           Mann.HanumantaRaoji, Treasurer of VRM & VK presented a memento to our chief guest.
            G.Anto Joel of VII standard proposed the vote of thanks.Finally, the programme was concluded by Kendra Prarthana at 4.05 p.m.

Monday 24 February 2020

Mothers' Day Celebration 2019-2020





 Presided By    : Mann.Radha Didi, PrantSanghatak, VRM & VK
Chief Guest    : Dr.S.D.MillingTania,M.D.S.,
            We celebrated “Mothers’ Day” on 22nd February 2020. Sri Rama Krishna Paramahamsa, the  Guru of Swami Vivekananda proclaimed his wife Saradha Devi as the embodiment of the Divine Mother.
            The celebration started at 1.00 PM. The meeting was begun at 4.15 PM. The programme was compered by Smt.B.Geetha, M.A..,B.Ed.,
            On that fine evening the programme was inaugurated by Dr.S.D. Milling Tania,M.D.S.,   

            The invocation was sung by Smt.Meena Jothi.Welcome address was rendered by Smt.Bhagavathiammal. The importance of the day was presented by Smt.C.KrishnaKumari.Regarding Mothers’ Day celebration, music competition was also conducted. The devotional song was sung by the first prize winner Smt.LakshmiThangam.
            The Samskara Varga team presented a skit based on its activities.The participants shared their experience about the competitions and the celebration.


            Mann.Radha Didi, Dakshin PrantSangatak VRM & VK addressed the gathering . She appreciated the team work of Samskara Varga and explained abut the value of it. She insisted the parents to start Samskara Varga in their own villages,so that the students grow as a fullledged individual.


            We were fortunate to have an eminent personality Dr.S.D.Milling Tania, M.D.S., the alumni of our school. She paid her respect to her teachers. She instructed the mothers to provide the balanced diet for their children to become physically and meantally strong. She advised the students not to skip the breakfast and take rest for at least 6 to 8 hours. She asked  the students to learn yoga and asanas.

  Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamasa says that, “Women are the veritable image  ofShakthi” According to his quote, various competitions were conducted to bring out their hidden talents. The winners were honoured by our chief guest and the special guest. Smt.K.R.Ishwarya, Teacher of Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya read out the prize list.

           

Mann. Radha Didi presenteda memento to our chief guest. The vote of thanks was proposed by Smt.TheivaJeya Jothi. Finally the programme was concluded by Shanthi Mantra at 5.55 PM.