ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR 2022 - 2023
CHINMAYA VIDYALAYA, KANNAMALY
I deem it a great privilege and pleasure to present the 27thAnnual Report of ChinmayaVidyalaya for the year 2022-2023 Our beloved Gurudev, the embodiment of divinity, has indeed blessed the school to make big strides in different areas of Education during this academic year.
Tejomayanandaji laid the foundation stone for the school on 13th December 2000 and inaugurated the campus. It started functioning on February 1995 with 44 students in L.K.G & UKG at Vadakkemadom, Mattancherry. ChinmayaVidyalaya is owned and managed by Chinmaya Mission Educational & Cultural Trust – Greater Cochin.
Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Kannamally is just in the 27th fruitful year of its existence. The 27th Academic Year started on 16th May 2022 for classes X and XII. The classes for IX graders began on 23rd May. Grade VIII started on 24th May, classes for std XI commenced on 15th June & rest of the classes on 6th June 2022. At present 74 teaching, 26 non-teaching and 1324 students are on the roll. Chinmaya Vidyalaya is affiliated to CBSE, New Delhi with affiliation No.930485.
Since our Vidyalaya is situated at Kalathara, here after the Vidyalaya will be known as CHINMAYA VIDYALAYA, KALATHARA, WEST KOCHI.
The curriculum is designed by NCERT and routed through the CBSE.
The 27th academic year was successfully completed only by the dedication and co-operation of our family members. We have made great efforts to transform ourselves completely into the NEP format and have been extremely successful in all our endeavours. Apart from preparing the children to qualify for purely academic demands, special efforts were made continuously to enable them to face the challenges of the competitive world and be role models in the society. CVK has always encouraged students to actively participate in both, academic and extra-curricular activities to harness their energy in creative pursuits.
The co-operation and supportive rapport of each parent and staff member helped us to successfully complete the Academic year. Our school possesses highly qualified and experienced teachers and staff members.
Mrs. Pinky Santhosh is our Vice- Principal. Mrs.Susmitha N P and Mrs. Rekha R are the Academic co - ordinators. Mrs. Neeraja K S, the exam in charge, Mrs Dhanya.D.Prabhu & Iswarya are the CCA In-charges and Mrs Leeja james is the Assembly in charge. The Deputy Academic Co ordinators are :Mrs.NishaT ,Ms. Divya P Raj, Ms. Eugene Helen, Ms Sujatha S, Ms. Preeji V Raj Ms. Soumya R Pai &Ms Merly. Ms. Karishma Rajesh & Ms. Seema Sagar are the CVP co – ordinators. Mr. Roy & Mr. Sreejith are the Sports in charge & Ms. Preeji V Raj is the staff secretary during this academic year . Mrs Nimmy Raghavan is the incharge of vadakkemadom campus & the kg trainer during the academic year. Mrs Soumya .KS & Mr Sivakumar Jaggu are the incharges of Hindustan scouts & Guides unit.
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE – SSE & SSCE RESULTS
Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Kalathara ,West Kochi seek to develop the ability to think beyond the boundaries of the classroom walls.The Chinmayites came out in flying colours in the SSE and SSCE 2021-22 and secured centum results in X and XII board exams 2022.
SSE RESULTS
The following 15 students secured full A1.
Thanmaya K.K
V. Indulekha Shenoy
Aasrith S. Bakth
Sruthy S. Pai
Gian Joe Francis
Janvi N. Thakker
Aden Jose Anil
Amber Naseer
Leanne George
Vaibhav Agarwal
Divya
Sandra Bennett
Sreevidhya M.B
Lakshmi Rajeev
Ann Sarah Benzigar
SSCE 2022
The following 5 students secured full A1
Meenakshy Sudhir
Angel Priya
Gopika Krishna
Anu Rachael. K . Raphael
Fiona Maria George
MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS
It was a glorious moment for the Chinmayites of Kannamaly when our school was selected for the prestigious INDIA BOOK OF RECORDS , as part of the celebration of our Nation’s 75th year of Independence – AzadiKaAmrutMahotsav.
Principal Dr M Anil Kumar is appointed as a member in District Level Examination Centre Recommendation Committee (DLECRC) by CBSE.
It was a great honour and pride for the vidyalaya when it was selected as the Examination Centre for the SSCE and SSE 2023 (upcoming CBSE Exam). It is the first school at West Kochi as CBSE Examination Centre. The Chinmayites of Kannamaly were overwhelmed with joy when this became a reality. The continuous and tireless effort of the Vidylaya team led by the Principal Dr M Anil Kumar was congratulated by all the stakeholders. The Vidyalaya will be Centre for students from eight schools.
Chinmaya Vidyalaya HSG unit is delighted and proud to announce that our Principal Dr M Anil Kumar has been elected as the Ernakulam District Chief Commissioner of Hindustan Scouts and Guides Association Kerala.
Joshvin K John of class IX C has been ranked among the top hundred students from Thiruvanathapuram region of CBSE “ AryabhattaGanita Challenge 2022”
Shivani ChandraBabu of class VII and Aadidev V S of class X secured A1 Grade in the Sugama Hindi Exam organised by Kerala Hindi PracharaSabha,Thiruvanathapuram
NanduKrishna P U of class IX and Joshvin K John of Class IX are being selected for P M YASASVI top class scholarship scheme for OBC/EBC and DNT.
Our Vidyalaya was proud to participate in a virtual Group Song Programme Bala Vidya Geeth on the Children’s Day, 30th This event was recorded by the India Book of Records. It was organized by Progress World Foundation.
WINNERS OF STATE LEVEL GEETHA CHANTING COMPETITION
Group A2- Vidyuth V Prabhu (Class II) II Prize
Group B1- Sitalakshmi N Mallar (Class III) II prize
Group C- Saarang Krishna (Class VII) III Prize
ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
CHINMAYA VAIBHAV
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VIDYUT V PRABHU 2C CATEGORY 1 |
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SEETHALAKSHMI N MALAR 3B CATEGORY 2 |
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SREYAS P S 4A CATEGORY 2 |
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KRISHNA HAPPY 7B CATEGORY 3 |
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SHIVANI CHANDRABABU 7C CATEGORY 3 |
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ANN SHREYA 12A CATEGORY 4 |
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AMY RAJU 9C CATEGORY 4 |
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CHINMAYA RATNA
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ANWITA MAHESH |
2C |
CATEGORY 1 |
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V GOWREESHVAR |
5B |
CATEGORY 2 |
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ADITHYA NARAYANAN K A |
8A |
CATEGORY 3 |
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ARJUN PRASANTH |
8A |
CATEGORY 3 |
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AYERA NAZIR |
8A |
CATEGORY 3 |
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AGNA MARIA |
8B |
CATEGORY 3 |
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SHUBH SHARMA |
9A |
CATEGORY 4 |
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VAIBHAV AGARWAL |
11B |
CATEGORY 4 |
CHINMAYA GAURAV
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RITHEYA R NAIR |
LKG A |
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PURNASREE B |
LKG B |
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RUDRASREE B |
LKG VADAKKEMADOM |
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DHYAN RAM PL |
UKG A |
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GAURANG SREENATH |
UKG B |
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SUYASH N BHARDWAJ |
UKG VADAKKEMADOM |
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VEDHIKA A |
1A |
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HARINITHA S |
1B |
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AARADHYA H |
1C |
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DEVA DHARSHIKA SHINOY |
2A |
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VAIBHAV SHENOY |
2B |
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ANWITHA MAHESH |
2C |
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JAHNVI JEEVAN |
3A |
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ANIKA S |
3B |
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EVELIN GLADIN |
3C |
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ADHEENA SUDHEESH |
4A |
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ABHIRATH BALIGHA |
4B |
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DEVENDER A |
4C |
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ARAVIND K S |
5A |
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V GOWREESHVAR |
5B |
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KAITLIN FRANCIS |
5C |
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RISHIK SARIPAKA |
6A |
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NIVIN ANIL |
6B |
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SIDHATH RAJESH |
6C |
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AASRIYA S BAKTH |
7A |
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DURGHA DILIP |
7B |
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SIVANI CHANDRABABU |
7C |
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ARJUN PRASANTH |
8A |
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AGNA MARIA |
8B |
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SUBHADRA KAMATH |
8C |
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GOURI NANDANA ANAND |
9A |
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RIDDHI PRAVEEN |
9B |
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JOSHVIN K JOHN |
9C |
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ASHWIKA A VINOD PAI |
10A |
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PRANAV S BALIGHA |
10A |
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DINOY DENNIS |
10B |
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DIVANJAL TOGAN |
10C |
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M DIVYA |
11A |
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THANMAYA K K |
11B |
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NANDU MAHESH |
12A |
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SREYA MANOJ |
12B |
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SCHOLARSHIPS
CHINMAYA EDUCATION CELL SCHOLARSHIP
Four students of our school received the scholarship offered by the CCMT Education Cell for the academic year 2022 - 23 - Kumari Ayera Nazeer, K.R Rithul , Dinoy Dennis , Nandu Krishna P U.
We are proud of their achievements in bringing laurels to them as well as to the school.
Our school authority assisted us in conducting various Scholarship examinations. To develop the competitive spirit of the students, they were encouraged to take part in Olympiads conducted by SOF, Silver zone, Green Olympiads ,Sugama Hindi exam etc. Mrs Shari Michael is the Teacher in charge of scholarship examination.
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SCHOLARSHIP EXAMS |
Total Participants |
No: secured gold medal |
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SOF |
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MATHS |
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ADHEESH KRISHNA |
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SOCIAL SCIENCE |
1 |
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ENGLISH |
10 |
2 |
ANWITA MAHESH |
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AASRIYA S BHAKTH |
SELECTED FOR 2ND LEVEL |
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CYBER |
2 |
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GK |
1 |
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SCIENCE |
12 |
1 |
ADHEESH KRISHNA |
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SPELL BEE |
1 |
1 |
AASRIYA S BHAKTH |
8TH POSITION |
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SILVER ZONE |
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INFORMATICS |
1 |
1 |
VIDHYUTH V PRABHU |
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Maths |
17 |
8 |
RAJVEER RAGESH |
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ANWITHA MAHESH |
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VIDHYUTH VPRABHU |
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JHANVI JEEVAN |
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ADHEENA SUDHEESH |
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SRIHITHA SREEDEEP |
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KRISHNA HAPPY |
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ABHIMANYU A BHAT |
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SCIENCE |
18 |
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VAIBHAV S SHENOY |
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ANWITHA MAHESH |
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JHANVI JEEVAN |
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HARIGOVIND S |
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NIVIN ANIL |
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JOSHVEENA K JOHN |
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JOSHVIN K JOHN |
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DINOY DENNIS |
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ENGLISH |
15 |
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HARINITHA S |
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RHEA AJI |
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ANWITHA MAHESH |
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DHWANI S NAIR |
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ADHEENA SUDHEESH |
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NAMRITHA NITHEESH |
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KRISHNA HAPPY |
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ABHIMANYU A BHAT |
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GK |
5 |
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HARINITHA S |
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VIDHYUTH V PRABHU |
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ADHEENA SUDHEESH |
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SOCIAL |
2 |
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GOURINANDANA ANAND |
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HINDI |
2 |
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SAMARTH SHARMA |
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ABHIMANYU A BHAT |
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REASONING |
1 |
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KRISHNA HAPPY |
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MATHS, KG |
4 |
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MIANA ELIZABETH |
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MOHAMMED ZIDHAN |
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ENGLISH ,LITTLE |
4 |
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ZIVA M B |
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EVS |
4 |
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ZIVA M B |
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SUNDARESH S SHENOY |
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MIANA ELIZABETH |
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MOHAMMED ZIDHAN |
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CO-- CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
During this academic year , our school went an extra mile organizing a number of progammes for the students & it was much appreciated by all the stakeholders.
We conducted many programmes to bring out the talents of our children. Students of KG to Class XII were divided into four houses, Ganga,Yamuna, Saraswathi& Godavari.
The following teachers are in-charge of the houses
Ganga House : Mrs. Manjitha
Yamuna House : Mrs.Ancy P.A
Saraswathi House : Mrs. Mini M
Godavari House : Mrs. Jishy K.L
From various competitions held in CCA, following are the points scored by various houses during this academic year:
Ganga : 182 points
Yamuna : 134 points
Saraswathy : 186 points
Godavari : 152 points
Following are the points scored in various sports competitions during the academic year:
Ganga : 193 points
Yamuna : 159 points
Saraswathy : 138 points
Godavari : 144 points
The overall scores for the various houses are as follows:
Ganga : 375 points
Yamuna : 293 points
Saraswathy : 324 points
Godavari : 296 points
The overall championship goes to Ganga house. The Second position goes to Saraswathy house & the third position goes to Godavari house.
Our school organized a painting Exhibition ‘CHIDAGNI’ from 26th to 30th July, 2022. The venue was Kerala Lalitha Kala Academy Art Gallery, Durbar Hall, Ernakulam. The exhibition was inaugurated by Chief Guest KJ Maxi, MLA Cochin Constitutency. Other dignitaries include Shri Sajeev Balakrishnan (Assistant Commissioner, Income Tax and renowned Cartoonist), Shri Binuraj Kalapeetom (Assistant State Award winner, Documentary Director), Shri R K Chandrababu (Artist), Shri Madhusudan Gupta, Secretary of the Vidyalaya and Principal Dr M Anil Kumar. The students from various schools including Cochin Public School, Chinmaya Vidyalya Tripunithura, Amrita Vidyalaya Edappally, CV Thiruvanathapuram, CV Naruvvamood, Thiruvanthapuram participated in the event.
CELEBRATIONS
We celebrated Hiroshima Day, Environment Day, National reading day, Yoga & music day, Anti drug day, Red & yellow day,Gurupoornima, Ramayana month, Pi day, Aaradhana day, Independence Day, Teacher’s day, Gandhi Jayanthi, Hindi, Sanskrit & Malayalam week, Children’s Day, Esperanza,Srikrishnajayanthi,Vinayakachathurthi,Navarathri,World students day, National education day, Fitness week celebrations etc..
CVK also gave significant recognition to the 75th year of India’s independence celebration and accordingly conducted various competitions and programmes in connection with AzadiKaAmritMahotsav. We conducted several seminars, personality development programmes debates, CVP workshop & teachers training programmes.
A grand farewell was given to our class XII students on 7th Feb , 2023 and they presented a lamp of 32 kg worth Rs. 34,000 to the school as a token of their love.
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
The three days Praveshika training camp from 5th August to 7th August 2022 was organised by Hindustan Scouts & Guides in our Vidyalaya and it was the first basic test training camp. . We had 126 scouts and guides to take part in it. Sri K S Chauhan, the National Organising Commissioner of HSGA in India was the chief trainer of the camp.
The camp included many life saving training skills and activities, training for basic survival without any amenities, first aid, patriotism, march past, tackling emergency situations, knotting, lashing, compass and test card work . 55 students were selected for the next level of scouts and guides, Komal Path.
GURUPAD & RAJYA PURASKAR TRAINING & TESTING CAMP hosted by Chinmaya vidyalaya West Kochi was held on 31 st December 2022 to 2nd January 2023. MES public school from Orkkatteri vadakara, Sree sarada Vidyalaya, Kalady, Jama ath public school from padamukal, kakkanad & chinmaya vidyalaya, west kochi, T.G.M Public school from Kottayam participated in the camp. Sri K.S Chauhan National Organising Commissioner, HSGA-India was the chief trainer & camp Director of the camp. In this Training & testing camp, 57 scout & guide cadets participated.
We have an enthusiastic team for teaching Yoga, Music, Dance, Art, & Instrumental music. Ample opportunities are provided for extra curricular activities and sports.
- It was really a proud moment for the Vidyalaya when it was honoured for the whole hearted participation in the CBSE Ernakulam District School Youth Festival- Kalotsav 2022 at Sree Sarada Vidyalaya Senior Secondary School, Kalady organized by Kochi Metro Sahodaya.
- P S Sreyas of Grade IV was honoured as the ‘Kalaprathiba’ (Category 1) for the CBSE Kalotsav. He bagged three prizes. II prize in Digital Painting and Painting Crayon, and A grade in Light Music Competition. He bagged A grade for Painting Crayon and B grade for Digital Painting in the State Kaloltsav.
- Devganga of class VI won the first prize for Mohiniyattam (Category II) and II prize for Bharatanatyam in the CBSE Kalotsav. Devaganga also won A grade for Mohiniyattom and Bharatanatyam for the State Kaloltsav.
- Krishna Happy Kadathanad of class VII bagged I prize in Painting (Water Colour and A grade for English Recitation (Category II) in the CBSE Kalotsav 2022.She also bagged A grade for Painting (Water Colour)
- Gouri Parvathy T G of grade X won first prize for Poster Making (Category III) in the CBSE Kalotsav. Gouri also won A grade in Poster designing.
- Amy Raju of class IX bagged second prize in pencil drawing (Category III) in the CBSE Kalotsav 2022 She also won C grade for Pencil Drawing
- Sitalakshmi N Malar of class III secured II prize in Malayalam Recitation (Category I) and A grade for English Elocution .She also grabbed B grade for Malayalam Recitation.
- Anika S of class III bagged A grade for folk dance (Category I) at the CBSE Kochi Metro Kaloltsav.
- Sivani Chandrababu of class VII won A grade in Pencil drawing (Category II) conducted by CBSE (Kaloltsav 2022)
- Shriya Jaish of grade VI bagged A grade in English Essay Writing (CBSE Kochi Metro Kaloltsav 2022).
- Samyuktha Bhat of class VII secured A grade in Light music competition (Category II-CBSE Kochi Metro Kaloltsav 2022).
NATURE CLUB
Nature Club, OISCA, ManoramaNallapadam Units, SEED are functioning in our school. Ms. Jishi & Ms. Mini are in charge of Nature club.
Radio Show – Stream Light 2022--23
To help the young Chinmayites express their views in a safe, unimposing environment thereby promoting inclusion and school community, the school Radio Show – Stream Light 2022-23 was executed from 1st August. This helped the students to have a glimpse of all the activities conducted in the Vidyalaya during the past month. This venture aided the pupils to showcase their talents, build confidence and also to improve their speaking and listening skills. My special appreciation goes to Mrs Ancy and team.
EMPOWERING PROGRAMME FOR TEACHERS & PARENTS
School Management provided empowering programme for our teaching faculty members. Our teachers attended several orientation programmes organised by CBSE, CCMT and other leading educational organizations including Kochi Metro Sahodaya during the course of the year. During this academic year, 50 webinars were attended by teachers. We realize the challenges of the present world and the need to equip our students with life skills to move on with confidence and make the right choices. Several important sessions were held by national and international organizations to empower the students and help them make the right career choices. Five teachers are attending the Innovative Ambassador programme conducted by ministry of Education,Govt of India and received the certificates. Mrs Shanti is in charge of the training wing.
COUNSELLING
To address the emotional, social and behavioral needs of the students, frequent counseling sessions were conducted. This has enabled us to create a seamless and friendly environment to help each student. Individual attention & care was given through counseling to 22 students with the consent of parents. Counselling sessions on Cyber bullying, Screen time guidelines, Sleep hygiene, Brain health, Exam stress & POCSO act were conducted for all students of Class V and above. ‘Know – how’ forms were collected from students of Classes VI to XII. Special session for girls on ‘Body Hygiene’ was held for classes VI & VII as part of Human Rights Day. Our school has appointed a full time counsellor. Mrs. Praseetha is conducting several counselling session for students, parents & Teachers.
SPORTS
Sports do not build character, they reveal it. Our school tournaments are a testimony to this fact. We started coaching classes for Cricket, football, taekwondo, skating, yoga & Chess. ANNUAL SPORTS DAY was conducted on 13th January, 2023.
CHINMAYA VISION PROGRAMME & SEVA ACTIVITIES
Extra-curricular and CVP activities paired with Seva, came into sharper focus. The resilience and strength from values passed on to generations of our students with the blessings of Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda shines like diamond. Here is a panoramic view of the activities and events that has helped in setting new benchmarks and creating inspirational space for the holistic development of our students.
NEW KINDERGARTEN - VADAKKEMADOM UNIT (27th May):
27th May was indeed an auspicious day for the Chinmayites of Kannamaly. The new KG wing at Vadakkemadom was inaugurated on this day. The new building was blessed and inaugurated by H.H Swami Viviktananda, State Head, Chinmaya Mission.
CHINMAYA JAYANTI (8th May):
CVK family joined hands to celebrate the great spiritual leader Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayanada’s 106th birth anniversary on 8th May, 2022. The Principal, Vice Principal and all the teachers attended the function. Paduka puja was performed while chanting Ashttothara naamavali.
GURUPOORNIMA CELEBRATION (24th July):
All the students became part of this event. Floral offering was performed in all the classes by the students and the respective class teachers under the guidance of the lead choir, who also performed the Pooja in the main assembly.
ARADHANA DAY CELEBRATION (3rd August):
To honour the great visionary, and our guiding light, Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda on his Samadhi day; CV, Kannamaly organized a memorial to ensure the legacy of Gurudev is passed down to the coming generations.
ACTIVITES CONDUCTED:
‘SMARIKA PRADAKSHINAM’
Preparation of KARKIDAKA KANJI
‘SUVACHANA VRIKSHAM’ - All classes (I to XII) wrote Gurudev’s quotes on in the given colour paper and pasted them in the tree arranged in the main block.
VINAYAKA CHATHURTHI:(10th September)
Ganesh Chaturthi in the school compound with great fervour and fidelity. ‘Ashta Dravya Ganapati Homam’ was administered by Shri Anand Bhat on 31st August. The Homam lasted for one and half hours. The students prepared cards, collages and decorated their class as part of the celebration.
NAVRATRI UTSAV (26th September to October 5th ):
This year Navratri was celebrated with full fervour and asceticism in the Vidyalaya from 26th September, 2022 TO OCTOBER 5TH 2022. Special morning assembly on each day of Navratri, with students’ speech about the significance of the day, chanting of slokas and mantras of Devi, bhajans and keertanams, dance performance, were conducted.
BOMMA KOLU was arranged in the Seminar Hall from 26th September, 2022.
MATHRUPOOJA -The Pooja was attended by around 75 mothers. Bramhachari Sudheer Chaitanya performed and administered the Pooja in the Vidyalaya.
AYUDHA POOJA/ POOJA VEPPU: The Vidyalaya collected books of all students from Pre-Kg to Class XII, music, dance, art, craft, and sports instruments and placed them for Ayudha Pooja during Pooja Veppu on 2nd October, 2022.
VIDYARAMBHAM/ VIJAYADASHAMI: The Vijayadashami celebrations in the Vidyalaya were significant as the students and staff attended the Pooja. The students rendered bhajans, performed dance and played instrumental music and later offered their prayers before reading their books once again.
INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION (12th to 15th August):
Chinmaya Vidyalaya Kannamaly celebrated our country’s 76th Independence Day with patriotism.
- DAY 1 - “HAR GHAR TIRANGA” The Four-day program commenced with the distribution of the national flag to the teaching and non-teaching staff, Governing body and advisory council members of the Vidyalaya
- DAY 2 – FLAG HOISTING & CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES
- DAY 3 – ‘TIRANGA HAMARI PAHCHAAN’ – CYCLE RALLY- Cycle Rally was conducted by the students of classes VI to XII from school to Pallurthy veli.
- DAY 4: AZADI KA AMRUT MAHOTSAV – ‘TIRANGA KE SATH’– Mega Walkathon 2022 was conducted from St Rita’s road. . Students from KG to Grade 12 along with the parents, teachers and non-teaching staff were part of the walkathon.
- Acharyas classes are conducted on regular basis for students and teachers .
- On 9th August, teachers attended the online session by Devaki Amma based on chapter 2 of Gita.
- On 17th September, a session on ‘WHO IS MAHAVEER?’ was conducted for the students of class 6 and 7 by Brahmacharini Tarini Chaitanya.
SEVA PARAMO DHARMA
SEVA BY STUDENTS
- On AARADHANA DAY-The Chinmayites once again upheld the spirit of oneness and serving the needy by exercising the Seva. We distributed provisions to the support staff of our vidyalaya.
- ONAM-In true spirit of the legendary generosity of the Onam festival students and faculty of CV Kannamaly pooled in provisions and Onapudava to the needy in the neighbourhood of the school and our support staff with the assistance of police department ,Kannamaly & Ward member P A Margaret and Mr. Binoj.
- INTERNATIONAL COASTAL CLEANUP DAY
SWACHH SAGAR, SURAKSHIT SAGAR CAMPAIGN
The students of Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Kannamaly actively participated in the cleanliness drive. Our school council members gave their best in the cleanliness drive along with the Indian Coast Guard at Fort Kochi beach, making the beach speck and clean.
- ORGANIZING ESPERANZA (CLASS 11):
The vibrant, flagship interschool art and literary fest Esperanza - Vision 2022 was conducted on 4th September by class XI students under the guidance of teaching faculty. 12 prestigious schools and above 500 participants (from in and around Ernakulam) took part in the event.
- EACH ONE TEACH ONE (CLASS 11):
A spoken English class for the Vidyalaya’s support staff was organised on 28th June by the students of class XI. The support staff attended the same with much enthusiasm and zeal. GANDHI JAYANTI CELEBRATION ( 2nd October):
As part of the event, students of classes VI to IX under the guidance of Ms. Haysal and Mr. Roy cleaned the school premises. In this world of greed and unhealthy competition Gandhiyan ideas and values of sustainable development are the only way out.
- DIWALI CELEBRATION (21st October):
The Vidyalaya organized a noble prayer and passed a humble message to the world against the darkest side of drug abuse. A pledge was taken in front of the lighted diyas by the students of class VI to XII on “YES TO LIFE, NO TO DRUGS”.
Gayathri Havanam was conducted on February 10, 2023. Our school actively participated in Geetha Jnana Yagna held at TDM Hall Ernakulam from 6th Feb to 10th Feb, 2023. Our parents, students, teachers, well-wishers offered Guru dakshina. A sum of Rs 4,64,556/- was collected and offered to CMECT - GC. We extend our sincere and heartful thanks to all the well wishers of Chinmaya family. Ms. Karishma Rajesh & Ms. Seema Sagar are in charge of CVP.
Parent Advisory Council
In every academic year, we conduct Parent-Teacher Interaction, Principal-Parent Interaction and class PAC meeting. PAC meetings are held regularly in the school which bring into closer relationship the home and the school for the benefit of the children. The feedback from the parents helped me to make necessary changes in Academics. Mr. Yogesh Sharma is the Vice – President of the Parent Advisory Council.
RENOVATIONS AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Change is inevitable and progress is impossible without change. The expansion of the amenities of our campus grows along with our kids. Keeping ourselves up with the pace of the modern world, there were a lot of infrastructural changes.
- Net connection in all classrooms
- 73 CCTV cameras installed
- Completed the Renovation work of KG block & exam room.
- The renovation of main block washroom area is completed in full swing.
- The renovation of computer lab.
- Renovation of Parking area
POCSO ACT 2012
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has directed all schools affiliated under it to strictly comply with the POCSO Act by taking special measures, to prevent any case of sexual exploitation. In order to ensure strict compliance of Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, our Vidyalaya authorities have taken several initiatives and actions after attending an online meeting hosted by CCMT on 12th January 2022. A few to mention are
- POCSO complaint box with Child help line number is arranged in all blocks.
- CCTV cameras as per CBSE directives installed in all prominent areas.
- All the special classes and remedial classes are taken in allotted rooms only, not in secluded places.
- Awareness sessions for parents ,teachers & students regarding child protection was arranged during this Academic Year.
- Counselling sessions based on it provided to students by the school Counsellor.
REVIEW OF NATIONAL EDUCATION POLICY, 2020
The new National Education Policy 2020 proposes the revision and revamping of all aspects of education in India. Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Kalathara imbibed the key aspects of the policy from the beginning of the Academic year 2021 – 22 itself.
Following are the major steps taken towards implementation of NEP in our Vidyalaya in the academic year 2022 - 23.
- In the new 5+3+3+4 structure, a strong base of Early Childhood Care & Education from age 3 is included, aimed at promoting better overall learning, development and well – being. Taking this into consideration, ChinmayaVidyalaya, Kalathara started the Pre – KG class for the age group of 3 from the Academic year 2021 – 22 with 3 students in the first batch and continuing with 23 students in this Academic year.
- To bridge the learning gap due to the online classes of the previous academic year, 2 months of revision classes focusing the development of reading and writing skills was conducted for Classes I & II during the present Academic year. For classes III to VIII, 1 month of revision classes based on the concepts taught during the previous academic year, was conducted.
- Sanskrit is introduced as an optional language from Class III onwards during the Academic year 2022 – 23.
- All the activities as well as competitions in the Vidyalaya are being conducted as per the category of stages mentioned in the NEP from the present Academic year. i.e. Foundational Stage, Preparatory Stage, Middle Stage & Secondary Stage.
- The duties of teachers in Examination department are also allotted as per the new Academic structure mentioned in NEP.
- NEP has emphasized on reduction of weight of school bags as part of maintaining Physical Health and Well – being of students. Our Vidyalaya has implemented this from the Academic year 2020 – 21 by introducing Term Books for KG and Monthly Term Books for Classes I to V. During the present Academic year, we have implemented Term Books for KG to V.
- NEP suggests minimum 50 hours of Professional Development for teachers during an academic year. Teachers of ChinmayaVidyalaya, Kannamaly completed 50 hours of CPD during the past Academic year & by this time of the present Academic year, on an average, almost 30 hours of CPD completed.
- The Lesson Plan prepared by teachers clearly mentions the Learning Outcomes (LOs) so that the final result to be achieved is distinct and instructional methods can be accordingly planned. Focus on development of 21st Century skills is ensured by its inclusion in the Lesson Plan. The Lesson Plan is also modified as per the instructions from CMECT – GC.
- Art integrated activities and art integrated projects are being done by students in all subjects & in all classes from the previous Academic year onwards.
- As NEP stresses on preparing students for life as well as developing etiquettes in Early Childhood Education, Life Skill activities are introduced from Pre – KG. Activities like folding and unfolding of napkins, laying a lunch, folding a T shirt and stacking it in a cupboard, pulse sorting activity, picking activity using pulses,
transferring grains using spoon are introduced in Pre KG.
- As suggested by NEP, Art integration, Sports integration, Story telling pedagogy &Experiential learning introduced in all classes.
- Computational thinking introduced right from KG to Class VII through the curriculum based on Artificial Intelligence & Coding.
- Health & Wellness, being a Mandatory skill as mentioned in NEP, more opportunities in the field of Sports is being introduced from 15th September in our Vidyalaya by providing coaching in Basketball, Taekwondo, Boxing, Skating, KhoKho, Athletics & Chess. Coaching for Football & Cricket will also be continued.
- To develop a flavour towards Art in the young minds, the walls in KG are painted with Warli art, which is also part of BaLa (Building as Learning aid).
We are looking forward towards the implementation of the following plan as part of NEP in the days to come.
- Introduction of Bagless days – 10 days bagless internship with local trades / craftsperson.
- As CBSE has sanctioned our Vidyalaya as a SamajikChetna Kendra, implementation of CVP through related activities.
- As part of Health & Wellness, Yoga for parents during morning hours.
- Holistic Progress card of students.
- Health check - up for students and teachers.
- Continuous Professional Development for Teachers from CoE.
VISION@2025
VISION@2025 is a 5 year plan envisaged as part of Silver Jubilee celebrations of our Vidyalaya. This year our theme is CVK VISION INFRASTRUCTURE.
As part of conclusion of this Academic year, the result declaration of Classes I to VIII will be held on 11th April, 2023. Summer camp is arranged for classes KG to VIII from 3rd April to 5th April.
Our President, Mr. Rajesh V Patel & Secretary, Madhusudhan S Gupta are our guiding forces. Their rich experience in all the matters of administration reflects in every field of activities in our School. I take this opportunity to express my gratitude to school Governing Board Members & Advisory council members .
My dear well-wishers of Chinmaya West Kochi,
At this occasion of entering into the 28th year of Excellence, I offer prayerful gratitude to our Pujya Gurudev for his unfailing guidance throughout the period of our performance. The support and encouragement by the School Advisory Board Members, Management, parents, students and well-wishers are indeed praise worthy. The strenuous effort of the teachers has been bountifully blessed and we are thankful to them for the same.
I wish well and expect all to live up to the Motto:“ CHINMAYA STANDS FOR EXCELLENCE”
With this, I come to the conclusion of the Annual Report, and look forward to the next academic year’s opportunities and achievements.
Thanking one and all, I most humbly submit this report before you.
29.03.2023
PRINCIPAL
(Dr. M.ANIL KUMAR)