SWAMI VIVEKANANDA JAYANTI AND NATIONAL YOUTH DAY CELEBRATION

Vivekananda kendra vidyalaya, Sri Vijaya Puram celebrated 163rd Swami Vivekananda Jayanti and National Youth Day with great enthusiasm and reverence at our school premises and at the Dr. Bheem Rao Ambedkar Auditorium, Sri Vijaya Puram. Morning Programme (School Premises) 

In the morning, the 163rd birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda was celebrated in the school premises. Shri Ashish Shekar , Panchayat Secretary, Sippiggat (an ex-student of the school, Batch 2000), graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. He garlanded the statue of Swami Vivekananda and offered flowers as a mark of tribute and respect.

On this occasion, Ms Varalaxmi, teacher, highlighted the importance and significance of the day. In his address, the Chief Guest expressed his sincere gratitude to the teachers and encouraged the students to follow the teachings and messages of Swami Vivekananda. He also motivated the students to be confident, disciplined, responsible, and dedicated towards their goals.

Evening Programme (Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Auditorium, Sri Vijaya Puram) 

In the evening, the 163rd Swami Vivekananda Jayanti Celebration was held at the Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Auditorium, Sri Vijaya Puram. The programme began with the traditional lamp lighting ceremony, followed by Mangla Charan and welcome address by Principal.
The Chief Guest for the programme was Ms Jagtap Kalyani Rajendra (DANICS), Director, FISHERIES and OSD to the Chief Secretary while Guest of Honour was Dr. Aparup Das, Director, ICMR. 

Dr. Aparup Das, Guest of Honour, highlighted the significance of the day and advised the students to follow the teachings and ideals of Swami Vivekananda. He also explained how Swami Vivekananda delivered his inspiring speech at the Parliament of Religions in Chicago, which motivated the youth to be disciplined, responsible, and confident.

The Chief Guest, in her address, emphasized the relevance of Swami Vivekananda’s teachings in today’s world. She inspired the students to work hard, remain disciplined, and contribute positively to society. She also spoke about the values of determination, self-confidence, and service to society and the nation, as preached by Swami Vivekananda.
Swami Shuddhananda Saraswati Maharaj Ji was the Special Guest who graced the occasion.
The celebration included various colourful and vibrant cultural performances comprised of a vibrant invocation dance, 
patriotic dance by Balvatika students, a skit on sister Nivedita performed by students of Classes VI to VIII, 
Two songs-based on Swami Vivekananda and a patriotic song by Classes VI to VIII, 
A folk dance on Kalbeliya (a tribe of Rajasthan) performed by Primary students(class IV & V) and a vibrant group dance on Hanuman Chalisa performed by students from Primary to Senior Secondary.
Altogether, more than 200 students actively participated in the cultural programmes.
Later, the vote of thanks was proposed by the Vice Principal and the programme concluded with the Shanti Mantra.
A total of 68 teaching and non-teaching staff were present. More than 350 students and around 400 parents attended the programme and graced the occasion, making the celebration grand, meaningful, and memorable.

GEETA JAYANTI

Gita Jayanti was celebrated in VIVEKANANDA KENDRA VIDYALAYA (SRI VIJAYA PURAM) on 1st December 2025 with great devotion, enthusiasm, and cultural spirit. The programme aimed to highlight the timeless teachings of the Sreemad Bhagavad Geeta and to inspire students to follow its message of righteousness, duty, and self-discipline.

The event began with Aikya Mantra, followed by a brief introduction on the significance of Geeta Jayanti. Students from Classes VI to XII participated in various activities such as shloka recitation, Geeta chanting and speech presentations based on the episodes from the Mahabharat.

A special highlight of the celebration was the Geeta Chanting Session, where students recited verses from different chapters with proper pronunciation and understanding. Geeta chanting, the 12 chapter, was performed by K.Srinidhi of Class V and Palak Biswas of Class - VII chanted Karmayoga  Shloka Samgraha. Dhruv, a student of Class - VIII, explained the life story of Lord Krishna in the form of an exhibit. A speech was also presented by Shri Shiv Kumar Dwivedi in the morning assembly highlighting the importance of the day and explaining the core teachings of the Gita, such as the importance of karma (duty), discipline, and maintaining balance in life.

The chief guest was Mananeeya Swami Shuddhananda Saraswati Ji Maharaj. He addressed the gathering, appreciating the students’ active participation and encouraging them to imbibe the moral values taught in the Geeta. Shri Tushar Juvekar, Head of Chote Scientist, KPIT, Pune, Maharashtra also graced this special occasion by his presence. The celebration concluded with the distribution of certificates to the winners of the competitions. Overall, the Geeta Jayanti celebration was an enriching and inspiring experience that helped students understand the spiritual and philosophical essence of the Bhagavad Gita.

 

38th ANNUAL SPORTS MEET

The 38th Annual Sports Meet of Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya, Sri Vijaya Puram, was held on 29 November 2025 in the school premises with great enthusiasm and excitement. Shri Manoj Kumar Meena, IPS, Senior Superintendent of Police, South Andaman, was the Chief Guest of the occasion. 

The programme began with a warm Welcome Address by the Principal of the school. The Chief Guest declared the Sports Meet open, followed by a spectacular March Past by the four houses of the school. The chief guest in his inspiring address, he appreciated the efforts of the students, teachers, and school management. He also motivated the students to participate actively in sports and games for their physical and mental development.

Various cultural displays such as Action song, Rhythmic Yoga, Lezim, Dance, Aerobics, Umbrella Drill, Mallakhamb and other group performances were presented by students from Class I to VIII, which captivated the audience.

A number of track and field events were conducted for the students of Balvatika to Class XII. All participants showed true sportsmanship and competitive spirit throughout the events.

Prizes and medals were awarded to the winners by the Chief Guest and the Guest of Honour, Col. K. Yudheshwar Singh, Commanding Officer, 1 (A&N), Independent Coy NCC. In his motivating address, he encouraged the students to take part actively in sports and also spoke about the inspiring messages of Swami Vivekananda. Lance Naik Albert Ekka House received a trophy for the best performance in the sports events.  The Vote of Thanks was delivered by the Vice Principal, VKV Sri Vijaya Puram. Altogether more than 700 students, more than 150 parents, 7 Alumni, 56 teaching and non-teaching staff were present on this occasion. The event concluded with the National Anthem.

Overall, the event was a grand success and provided the students with an excellent platform to showcase their talents in sports and cultural activities.

ASTHRA 2025 – ART, SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY & HANDICRAFT RESEARCH ACTIVITES

On the occasion of Sadhana Diwas, Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya, Sri Vijaya Puram conducted ASTHRA 2025 – Art and Science Exhibition on 19 November 2025 in the school premises. Smti. Archana Singh, Deputy Director Education (Planning), Andaman and Nicobar Administration, graced the event as the Chief Guest. She appreciated the talent, efforts, culture, and spiritual values showcased by the students and teachers.

Teachers from various schools served as judges for the exhibition. The esteemed panel included:

Ms. Voronica, Humanities, GMSSS

Smti. Ragini Mohan, PGT Chemistry, GMSSS

Smti. Pooja Kumari, PGT Physics, NCS

Shri T. S. Jayachandran, PGT Mathematics, NCS

Smti. Sheeja John, PGT Biology, KEMS

Smti. Pandiammal, PGT English, KEMS

All judges praised the creativity, scientific outlook, and hard work of the students, along with the strong support provided by the school management.

A total of 220 models were exhibited by students:

EVS (Primary): 25 

Mathematics: 23 (Primary)

English: 11 (Primary)

Science: 102 (VI–XI)

Mathematics: 24 (VI–XI)

Social Science: 14 (VI–X)

English: 6 (VI–XI)

Hindi: 15 (I–X)

Additionally, 15 special guests from Manipur visited the exhibition to witness the exhibits. They highly appreciated the talent, creativity, and discipline of the students of VKV Sri Vijaya Puram.

Altogether, 60 teaching & non-teaching staff, more than 700 students, and over 400 parents attended the event.

The exhibition also featured the launch of a rap song on "Nasha Mukt Bharat" by Anshika Hawalader of Class VIII-A. The link for the song is given:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRRlearD2Hg/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

The event concluded successfully, celebrating innovation, creativity, and holistic learning among students.