Saraswati Puja Celebration

Saraswati Puja Celebration: A Day of Knowledge and Innovation      

On Monday, February 3^rd 2025, our vidyalaya enthusiastically celebrated the revered Goddess of Knowledge, Maa Saraswati, with a grand puja ceremony. The festivities commenced at 7:30 a.m. with heartfelt prayers offered to the Goddess of wisdom, seeking her blessings and guidance.

                                                          Aarti and Flower Offering

The aarti ceremony was a impressive and touching moment, as teachers, students, and parents collectively offered flowers to Maa Saraswati, invoking her divine presence and seeking her blessings.

 

Inauguration of Library, Computer and Science Laboratories

 

The celebration was further elevated with the inauguration of our newly established library, computer and science laboratories.

Our esteemed Chief Guest, Shri S. Parmanathan, Pramukh, Panchayat Samiti, Little Andaman graciously unveiled the ceremonial cloth from the plaque, it is a symbolic gesture to officially mark the inauguration of these state-of-the-art facilities. The Chief Guest was accompanied by our distinguished dignitaries like Shri. Ajoy Mondal, Tehsildar, Little Andaman, Shri. Rudra Murthy, Pradhan of Hutbay Panchayat, Little Andaman and members of PTA and SMC,VKV, Hutbay.

 

Prasad Distribution and Conclusion

The joyous celebration culminated with the distribution of Bhog Prasad from 10.30 am to 1.30 pm to all attendees, including students, parents, guests and teachers. This auspicious occasion not only honored Maa Saraswati but also heralded a new era of learning and innovation in our vidyalaya.

Republic Day Celebration

  Republic Day Celebration

           

 The 76^th Republic Day celebrations were held at our vidyalaya on January 26, 2025, with immense pride and patriotism. The day began with a vibrant 'Prabhaat Pheri' procession, where students from Balvatika 1 to Class VIII enthusiastically participated.

The National Flag was then unfurled, followed by stirring patriotic song performances by Class VII and VIII students. Shri R. Venu Rao, our Headmaster, delivered an address highlighting the significance of Republic Day.  Kumar. Sahil Xalxo, a Class VII student, also presented an inspiring speech on the occasion. The celebration concluded with refreshments for students and teachers, wrapping up by 7:30 am.

 

  

Swami Vivekananda Jayanti

 

SWAMI VIVEKANANDA JAYANTI

The 162^nd Swami Vivekananda Jayanti / National Youth Day 2025 was celebrated withgreat enthusiasm and fervor at our vidyalaya on January 12, 2025 at 5.00 pm. 

The Chief Guest was Shri Prabhash Roy,   Zonal Officer and Principal, GMSSS, Hut Bay and the Guest of Honour was Smti. Bandana Chakrabarty, Executive Engineer, MID, APWD, Hut Bay, Little Andaman.

The programme commenced with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp by the Chief Guest and the Guest of Honour. This was followed by the prize distribution ceremony for the Inter-house competitions held in connection with Swamiji's Jayanti. The "Balsabha Champion House Trophy of the year 2024-25" was awarded to "Charaka House" (Green House) for their exceptional performances throughout the year in various Inter-house individual competitions, Display Board and Assembly activities.

      

The students of Balvatika I to Class VIII presented a vibrant cultural programme, featuring devotional and patriotic dances, Swamiji’s and patriotic group songs and a skit based on "Instances from Swami Vivekananda's life. Programme was concluded at 7.30 pm.

                       

                      

     

18th Annual Athletic Meet 2024-25

 

18^th Annual Athletic Meet 2024-25

On Saturday, the 7th December 2024, the 18th Annual Athletic Meet was organised in our Vidyalaya and for the Opening ceremony (8.30 am) and the Chief Guest was Shri. Ajoy Mandal, Tehsildar, Little Andaman and the Guest of Honour was Shri G. Mohan Rao, SHO, PS Hut Bay and for the Closing ceremony (11.30 am) Shri S. Parmanathan, Pramukh, Panchayat Samiti, Little Andaman was the Chief Guest and Shri. Bidyut Roy, Pradhan, Netaji nagar, Hutbay was the Guest of Honour. We had Sus. Varsha Bujone Didi, Secretary, VKVs, Andaman & Nicobar Islands as our Special Guest.

 

This year, we included every student (from Balvatika 1 to VIII) in one or the other event to make 100% involvement from student side and all the winners of events were presented with medals and certificates through our dignitaries. In both the Inter-House March Past competition and Overall Champion title trophy were bagged by the Chanakya House (Red House). Chief Guests have given away the Champion trophy to House Incharges, Captain, Vice Captains and members of the Red House.

 

Along with our Guests, hundreds of parents, well wishers and public gathered to witness the programme from start to end.

 

The programme concluded with national anthem at 12.35 pm.

   

  

            

 

ASTHRA Exhibition 2024

 

Arts, Science, Technology, Handicrafts Research Activities (ASTHRA) Exhibition 2024

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Sadhana Divas (Eknathji Jayanti)

On Tuesday, the 19th November 2024, our Vidyalaya organised an Arts, Science, Technology, Handicrafts and Research Activities - Exhibition (ASTHRA 2024) to commemorate the birth anniversary (as Sadhana Divas) of our ‘Mananeeya Sri. Eknathji, the founder of Vivekananda Kendra & Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Kanyakumari. On this occasion, the Hon'ble Member of Parliament, A & N Islands, Shri. Bishnu Pada Roy was our chief guest along with other dignitaries as guests. He inaugurated the exhibition by unveiling a floral garland followed by lighting the lamp and offering flowers to Swami Vivekananda and Sri. Eknathji’s portraits. Then he enlightened us with his valuable and breathtaking words about Eknathji’s contribution to the society and briefed about his vision. Later, the Chief Guests and other dignitaries visited our exhibition and interacted with students. He appreciated the efforts of students and teachers along with the parents for the efforts put on to showcase this wonderful event. All together 92 models were showcased by our students with great zeal and enthusiasm. Hundreds of visitors like Headmasters, teachers, students of other vidyalayas, parents and general public visited and interacted with our students. The programme ended at 1:00 p.m.                                                                                                                

                    

                           

                                             

                                                                        

Children's Day Celebration

Children's Day Celebration   

 

Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya, Hut Bay celebrated ‘Children’s Day’ with great vehemence, to commemorate the Birth Anniversary of ‘Pandit JawaharLal Nehru’.  On this occasion, we had a cultural programme, in which the students performed their dances and sang melodious songs. Teachers and students paid floral tribute to Nehru Ji’s portrait. We had two speeches also. Through the speeches, children better understood about our first Prime Minister, ‘Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru’, who is known for his persistent efforts in increasing awareness of the rights, care and education of children. The programme ended with sweet distribution.

  

Gandhi ji & Lal Bahadur Shasthri ji Jayanti Celebration

 

Gandhi ji & Lal Bahadur Shasthri ji Jayanti Celebration

 

On 2nd October 2024, Gandhi ji and Lal Bahadur Shasthri ji Jayanti were celebrated in our vidyalaya. Around 90 student, teaching and non-teaching staff were present for the celebration and the programme started with a Prabhat Pheri, and then we paid floral tribute to portraits of Gandhi ji and Shasthri ji. Later, everyone sang Ram Dhun together and we had two speeches, one had been given by a teacher and another by a Class VII student.  Then, the refreshment was given to everyone and we dispersed at 10:30 a.m.