ANNUAL REPORT FOR  THE YEAR 2023 - 2024

CHINMAYA VIDYALAYA, KALATHARA , WEST KOCHI

I deem it a great privilege and pleasure to present the 28^thAnnual Report of Chinmaya Vidyalaya for the year 2023-2024. 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 13^th 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, West Kochi is just in the 28th fruitful year of its existence. The 28^th Academic Year started on 9th May, 2023 for classes IX, X and XII.  The classes for VIII graders began on 22nd May.  Grades 1 to 7 started on 1^st June, classes for U.K.G commenced on 5^th June & rest of the classes on 7th June 2023. At present 74 teaching, 26 non-teaching and 1282 students are on the roll. Chinmaya Vidyalaya is affiliated to CBSE, New Delhi with affiliation No.930485.

The curriculum is designed by NCERT and routed through the CBSE.

The 28th academic year is being 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. Dhanya D Prabhu & Divya. P. Raj are the exam in charge,  Mrs Preeji V Raj, Mrs Eugene Helen & Mr Sujith Chandran  are the CCA In-charge and Mrs Sujatha S  is the Assembly in charge. The Deputy Academic Co - ordinators are : Mrs. Nisha T , Ms. Merly, Ms. Iswarya & Ms. Soumya R Pai. Ms. Karishma Rajesh & Ms. Seema Sagar are the CVP co – ordinators.  Mr. Sreejith K S & Mrs Harsha P D are the Sports in charge & Ms. Sujatha S is the staff secretary during this academic year. Mrs Jayalakshmi S is the KG mentor & Mrs Sujitha is the in charge of Vadakkemadom campus during the academic year. Mrs Soumya K S & Mr Sivakumar Jaggu are the in charge of Hindustan scouts & Guides unit.  Mrs Iswarya & Mrs Sujatha  are the incharges of  HSGA ranger and rover unit .

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE – SSE & SSCE RESULTS

The Chinmayites came out in flying colours in the SSE and SSCE 2022-23  and secured centum results in X and XII board exams 2023.

SSCE RESULT - 2023

SCHOOL TOPPERS: 1. ALAN AJAY (SCIENCE STREAM) - 493/500 - 98.6%

2. NANDU MAHESH (SCIENCE STREAM) - 493/500 - 98.6%
3. SRUTHI KRISHNA R (COMMERCE STREAM) - 485/500 - 97%

SSE RESULT-2023

SCHOOL TOPPER:  DINOY DENNIS - 488/500  -  97.6%

• Orientation session for parentsof Pre – KG to Class XII was conducted from 23^rd to 25^th May, 2023.
• On 9^thto 11^th August, CCMTEC administrative assessment was conducted in our Vidyalaya.
• State Educational Achievement Survey was conducted for grade 3, 6 & 11 on November 3^rd, 2023.
• Principal Parent Interaction for the Review assessment of class X and XII was conducted on 6^thand 7^th July, for Assessment –I (Class I-XII) conducted on 21^st August

MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS

• Chinmaya Vidyalaya, West Kochistands as the second highest enrolment in Bunny, Cubs, and Bulbul categories at the All India level in HSGA. Ms. Deepa V K, Ms. Aghila C A, Ms. Prajitha P, Ms. Gayathri E A, Ms. Revathy N, Ms. Iswarya S, Ms. Sujatha S are newly enrolled into HSGA as trainers during this academic year.

• CHINMAYA KHEL MELA- ACHIEVEMENTS

1. Fahad M F                 X Bronze (800 Mts Under 19 Boys).
2. Sneha R Vadhyar      XI      Silver (Shot Put Under 19 Girls).
3. Aldrin Geo Xavier    XII     Silver (Discus Throw Under 19 Boys).
4. Rithul Jithin              VIII    Bronze (Long Jump Under 14 Boys).
5. Sreelakshmi P R        X       Bronze (Discus Throw Under 16 Girls).

Special mention to Mr. Sreejith K S, Ms. Iswarya S, Ms. Haysal Thomson, Mr. Sharmes Lal for the wonderful co – ordination during Chinmaya Khel Mela.

• On 27^thOctober, Our Vidyalaya has been honoured for its excellence in inculcating logical and advanced learning at Eldrok India K-12 Summit held at Grand Hyatt Kochi.
• The students of our vidyalaya participated in the CBSE South Zone Chess II Championship organized by Delhi Public School Bangalore.   

• The Principal of the Vidyalaya was honoured with THE IDEAL PRINCIPAL AWARD 2023 by the All India Citizens Development Centre, Aurangabad (Maharashtra), India.

• The young Chinmayites rose the flag of our vidyalaya to the heights by winning several prizes for the Kochi Metro Sahodya Kalotsav 2023.  Out of the 53 schools, we bagged the 14^thposition and achieved 416 points.

• The Vidyalaya secured the prestigious position of Second Runner up in the Star Search Inter School Compeition held at St Paul’s High School Fort Kochi.  

• Shivani Chandrababu was honoured as the Kalathilakam (Category III) at the Kochi Metro Sahodaya Kalotsav 2023.  She had won first prize for Poster Designing, II position for Pencil Drawing, A Grade for Painting - Oil Colour, Hindi recitation, Group dance and versification in Malalayalam.
• Devaganga DM was honoured as the Kalathilakam (Category II) at the Kochi Metro Sahodaya Kalotsav 2023.  She had won first prize for Bharatnatyam, IInd position for Folk Dance, and third prize for Mohiniyattom.
• Murali Madhav of class VIII was awarded ‘Man of the Match’ in the All Kerala Under 14 Cricket Tournament conducted by Kottayam District Cricket Association.  He scored 87 & 53 runs in two consecutive matches and led the team to victory.
• Sanjay K S of grade XI, was honoured as the ‘Best Player’ for the football match at Toc H Inter School Football tournament.ory.
• Parthiv Prasoon of class V was honoured as the Best Player for the CPS Inter school Football match Tournament organized by Cochin Public School.
• Ms Aswathymol U of the Computer Department represented the Vidyalaya in the Global Indian Student Digital Fest 2023-24 and secured the Ist position in Programming Quiz Competition.
• Hindustan Scouts and Guides Association organized State Rajya Puraskar Training and Testing Camp at Holy Grace Academy, Mala from 7^thDecember to 10^th The Ist Batch (comprising of 21 Scouts and Guides Cadets) from the vidyalaya was qualified for the Rajya Puraskar Award (Governor’s Award).  It was a great achievement for the vidyalaya.  The following is the list of the cadets:

1. Aadithya Narayanan K A 9 A             
2. Arjun Prasanth 9 A
3. C A Sanju 9 A
4. Daiwikdarsh S 9 A
5. Hari Krishnan 9 C
6. Krishnajith N S 9 C
7. Rohit C B 9 C
8. Udith Jayaram 9 B
9. Adithya Abeesh 9 A
10. Agna Mariya 9 B
11. Angelina Ajith 9 B
12. Ann Jennifer K B 9 B
13. Ayera Naseer Salati 9 A
14. Christina Heinz 9 C
15. Idhika Rajeesh 9 C
16. Jennifer Margret 9 C
17. Kalyani Sajan 9 C
18. Malavika C Shine 9 B
19. Namra Zebah Afril 9 A
20. Niranjana I P 9 A
21. Swathi S Prabhu 8 B

Agna Maria (315 marks) and Angelina Ajith (313 marks) secured Ist and IInd position respectively in the Kerala State HSGA Guides Rajyapuraskar Governor Award.

In Scouts, Arjun Prasanth (296 marks) secured IInd position in Kerala State HSGA Guides Rajyapuraskar Governor Award. Special appreciation goes to Mr. Shivakumar Jaggu, State Training Commissioner & Ms. Soumya K S, Assistant State Training Commissioner for their commitment and dedication to the Vidyalaya. Also special mention to Ms. Sujatha S, Trainer & PGT Maths for her wonderful co – ordination during the Rajyapuraskar camp.

The vidyalaya athletic team secured 5^th position out of the 25 participant schools in the Kochi Metro Sahodya Athletic Meet 2023.  

• WINNERS OF GEETHA CHANTING COMPETITION

The following students won the first, second and third position in the Geetha Chanting Competition organized by Chinmaya Mission on 26^th November-

• Adithri S Kamath (LKG) – I Prize
• Vidyut V Prabhu (Class III)- III Prize
• Aadidev Sandeep (Class VI) – II prize
• Samyuktha S Bhat (Class VIII)- I Prize
• Sneha R Vadyar (Class XI) – II Prize

ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

CHINMAYA VAIBHAV ( EXCELLENCE IN ACADEMICS & CO-CURRICULAR)

CHINMAYA RATNA

CHINMAYA GAURAV (PROFICIENCY IN ACADEMICS )

1. Ram Madhav V Shenoy - Pre KG Vadakkemadom
2. Trayaksh C A (88%) - Pre-KG
3. Sidharth Chandran (99%) - LKG Vadakkemadam
4. Jaanvi Prabhakar  (96%) - LKG A
5. Devansh V Bhat (99.5%) - UKG Vadakkemadam
6. Elna Maria Peter (100%) - UKG B
7. Parthiv K V (98%) – 1 B
8. Abhinav Premanand  (99.35% )   - 2 C
9. Vidyut V Prabhu ( 99.76%) – 3 C
10. Jahnvi Jeevan  (96.4%) – 4 C
11. Abhirath S Baliga (98.65%) - 5 C
12. V Gowreeshwar (96.33%) - 6 C
13. Sidharth Rajesh (95.4%) - 7 C
14. Durga Dileep (96.9%) - 8 C
15. Agna Mariya (92%) - 9 B
16. Riddhi Praveen (92%) - 10 B
17. Pranav S Baliga (84.5%) - 11 A (Science Stream)
18. Lakshmi Ben Devi M B (84.8%) - 11 B ( Commerce Stream)
19. A V Indulekha Shenoy (84%) - Class 12  (Science Stream)
20. Thanmaya K K (73%) - Class 12  (Commerce Stream)

SCHOLARSHIPS:

• CHINMAYA EDUCATION CELL SCHOLARSHIP

     Four students of our school received the scholarship offered by the CCMT Education Cell for the academic year 2023 - 24 – Kumari Ayera Naseer (IX), K R Rithul (VII), Nandukrishna P U (X), A Sooryanarayanan (XI).

• ENY scholarship (Ernst & Young -  sponsor a girl child education program :

ENY scholarship was granted to  8 students of our Vidyalaya.

Vaiga Abhilash (VIII)

Aiswarya B Pillai (IX)

Amritha Sanal Kumar (XI)

Ardra Jose (X)

R Shivanisree (III)

Idhika Rajeesh (IX)

Neha Sajosh (IV)

Amritha Praveen (III)

• Aadhar Housing Finance Limited Scholarship:

Aadhar Housing Finance Limited sponsored scholarship for 10 students from our Vidyalaya.

Harimadhav P B (VI)

Shane Solomon (VIII)

Aldrin K Sebastian (VIII)

V Gowreeshwar (VI)

Vinisha Prakash (VI)

Sreenidhi R Shenoy (V)

Satwik Krishna (II)

Aarav Krishna (V)

Mrudula Rajesh (XI)

Gautham J Sisarkar (VI)

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, PCM, Brilliant, KAMP, Silver zone, Sugama Hindi exam etc.

 Mrs Sheeja Ramesh & Mrs. Jishy K L are the teachers in charge of scholarship examination.  

Special appreciation goes to Harigovind S of class 6C for maximum participation in scholarship examinations.

CO-- CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

During this academic year, our school went an extra mile organizing a number of progammes for the students

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. Gayathri S

Yamuna  House : Mrs. Steffy Philip

Saraswathi  House : Mrs. Soumya Simon

Godavari House : Mrs. Febina Joseph

From various competitions held in CCA, following are the points scored by various houses during this academic year:

Ganga :   690 points

Yamuna :   534 points

Saraswathy :   726 points

Godavari :   636 points

Following are the points scored in various sports competitions during the academic year:

Ganga :  578 points

Yamuna :  573 points

Saraswathy :  567 points

Godavari :  472 points

The overall scores for the various houses are as follows:

Ganga :  1268 points

Saraswathy :  1293 points

Yamuna    :  1107 points

Godavari :  1108 points

The overall championship goes to Saraswathy house. The Second position goes to Ganga house & the third position goes to Godavari               house.

PURASKAROSTAV 2023 - 24 (16^th December 2023)

The prize distribution ceremony, Puraskarotsav, 2023-24 was held on 16/12/2023 The winners of various competitions were awarded by the guests.

CELEBRATIONS: We celebrated & observed the following days

• Graduation ceremony – 5^thJune
• Environment day – 5^thJune
• Chinmaya Chunav 23 – 24 – 7^thJune
• World Ocean day – 8^thJune
• Awareness session on Drug abuse – 9^thJune
• Kabir Das Jayanti – 14^thJune
• Father’s day – 16^thJune
• Changampuzha remembrance day – 17^thJune
• Reading day – 19^thJune
• Yoga & World music day – 21^stJune
• Investiture ceremony, inauguration of interactive board, G20 & CCA activities – 26^thJune
• Red day – 30^thJune
• Doctor’s day – 1^stJuly
• World Population day – 11^thJuly
• World Youth skill day – 15^thJuly
• Health check up – 15^th, 29^th& 31^st July
• Birth anniversary celebration of Mangal Pandey & Balamani Amma – 19^thJuly
• Pi day – 21^stJuly
• Birth anniversary of Lok Manya Tilak & Chandrasekhar Azad – 23^rdjuly
• Kargil Vijay Divas – 26^thJuly
• Yellow day – 27^thJuly
• Hiroshima & Nagasaki Day – 9^thAugust
• World Sanskrit Day celebration – 30^thAugust
• Teachers’ day – 5^thSeptember
• International literacy day – 8^thSeptember
• Hindi week celebration – 14^thto 23^rd September
• Rain day celebration – 16^thSeptember
• Bhagat Singh birth anniversary celebration – 28^thSeptember
• World Heart day – 29^thSeptember
• National Nutrition month – 30^thSeptember
• World Post day – 9^thOctober
• World food day – 17^thOctober
• World Students’ day – 17^thOctober
• Cancer awareness day – 7^thNovember
• CV Raman day – 7^thNovember
• Childrens’ day – 14^thNovember
• Book week – 14^thto 20^th November
• National integration day – 20^thNovember
• Indian constitution day – 26^thNovember
• Observance of World Aids day – 4^thDecember
• National energy conservation day – 14^thDecember
• Kuchela Jayanti – 20^thDecember
• National Mathematics day – 22^ndDecember
• NATIONAL YOUTH DAY - 12^th January
• Pongal celebration - 15^thJanuary 
• NETAJI SUBASH CHANDRA BOSE JAYANTI - 23^rdJanuary

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

 PRAVESHIKA CAMP & BASIC & ADVANCE TEACHERS TRAINING CAMP (18^th to 20^th August) - CVK hosted the Preveshika Camp & Basic and Advance Teachers Training Camp in the Vidyalaya premises from 18th to 20th August 2023.  It was organised by Hindustan Scouts & Guides. The camp was declared open by the Vice President of HSGA, KERALA, Adv. Anand  by hoisting the flag. 108 Scouts and Guides and 41 teacher trainers took 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, wide game, knotting, lashing, compass and test card work. Fifty five students were selected for the next level of scouts and guides, 7 students for Komal Pad and 19 students for Dhruv pad. The students of LKG to Grade II were enrolled in the Bunny, Cubs and Bulbul Categories.  This has raised the vidyalaya as the second highest enrolment in Bunny, Cubs, and Bulbul categories at the All India level in HSGA.  

DIGITAL FEST 2023 - 24

As part of world computer literacy day celebration, a digital fest was conducted in the Vidyalaya, on 2nd December 2023.  31 students participated in the digital fest.  They displayed their talents in different fields like gaming, website design, power point presentation, animation, and robotics.  .

SEA CADET CORPS 2023-24:

For the last 15 years our students have been enrolling in the Sea Cadet Corps, student wing of the Indian Navy.  In the academic year 2023-24 six students of our Vidyalaya was selected and is undergoing the training in the Naval Base.

• Madhav Krishna P R of class 5 B
• Diya Vipin of class 5 B
• Sreepriya H of class 5 C
• Anjali Singh of class 5 C
• Avyukt D Mallya of class 5 c
• Agney Binu of class 6 B

In the academic year 22-23 twenty-three students got enrolled in the sea cadet corps and completed their one year training programme.

 For the second phase of recruitment which will be held at the month of February 2024, our ten students have been shortlisted for the interview.

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.   Several important sessions were held by national and international organizations to empower the students and help them make the right career choices.  Mrs Sheeja Das is in charge of the training wing.

• Our Vidyalaya hosted workshop on 17^thNovember on the topic ‘Ways and means of improving or enhancing Hindi subject teaching methods on basis of NEP’. The resource person was Dr Ashok Batra, who is a highly prolific Hindi linguistic expert. Around 100 Hindi teachers from all over Kerala participated.

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 17 students with the consent of parents.  ‘Know – how’ forms were collected from students of Classes VI to XII. Our school has appointed a full time counsellor.  Mrs Anu Renjith is conducting several counselling session  for students, parents & teachers.

SPORTS

  yoga and meditation classes are conducted under expert guidance. Taking into account that   interschool competitions provide an invaluable platform for children to showcase their talents, skills, and abilities, CV West Kochi provides opportunities for the young Chinmayites to participate in various inter school events.  The students of the vidyalaya  have participated in various interschool and CBSE Cluster and South Zone games team wise and individual wise.

• KHEL MELA: Athletic team consisting of 34 students participated in the KHEL MELA 2023. All India Chinmaya Athletic Meet was held at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai from 7^thSeptember to 9^th September 2023. Our team secured two silver medals and three bronze medals in the meet.

The Physical Education Department of the Vidyalaya conducted an Inter House Chess & Cricket, BatmentainTournament for the students of classes III-XII.  

• JUNIOR ANNUAL ATHLETIC MEET (12^thJanuary):

 The Junior Annual Athletic Meet was conducted on 12th January for the students of KG to grade II.   It was a fun day focusing on promoting physical activity and healthy competition. Children and parents enthusiastically took part in sports activities. The event began with a march past by the HSG unit of the vidyalaya.   The Principal Dr. M Anilkumar hoisted the flag and the President of the vidyalaya Sri Rajesh  V Patel declared the Sports Meet open .  He received the Olympic torch from the present champion Master Dhyan Vivek. A colourful display of  KG students both Vadakemadom and Westkochi  made the event  more attractive. All the students took part in the display. The Track events started soon after the inaugural ceremony.

• SENIOR ATHLETIC MEET (20th January):

The annual sports day event, held on 20th January in the Vidyalaya premises was a thrilling display of athleticism and sportsmanship. The sports day commenced with an energetic opening ceremony, where participants and spectators alike were treated to a vibrant display of music and dance. The Chief Guest of the day, Mr Sujith P S, Indian Football Team player (Asian Para Games) declared the Annual Athletic Meet 23-24 open and delivered a motivational speech. The House wise march past was done with the student council members along with Hindustan scout and guides students and band team.   The individual champions and achievers of Annual Sports Meet 2022-23  carried the Olympic torch which was lighted by the Chief Guest. The opening ceremony was followed by the colorful display performance of band, mass drill, aerobics and yoga students.  The sports day featured a diverse range of events, including track and field, team sports, and individual challenges. Parents, teachers and supporting staff were also given chance to participate.  It was followed by the prize distribution and the culmination ceremony.

CHINMAYA VISION PROGRAMME & SEVA ACTIVITIES

Extra-curricular and CVP activities paired with Seva, came into sharper focus.

• CVP being the foundation of all activities of our Vidyalaya, an extensive session was conducted to get the new teachers  Handy tips to incorporate CVP in teaching-learning transactions, guidance in writing NEP - based, CVP integrated lessons plans were also given to them.
• CHINMAYA JAYANTI (8^thMay):

Chinmaya Vidyalaya, West Kochi celebrated the 107^th birthday of Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda on 8^th May, 2023. Ganapati Homam, Vishnu Pooja and Devi Pooja were organized .

• When Nipun Pramod of class XI came to know that the school’s security, Mr Venu  was having a very old phone which had  developed several faults, he  went above and beyond  to contribute his pocket money to buy a new one for the poor man.  This generous gesture displayed by Nipun Pramod has truly touched the hearts of the Chinmayites.  

• SAPTHATI CELEBRATION (SWAMI VIVIKTANANDA 23^rdJune) - Swami Viviktanandji , the Regional Head of Chinmaya Mission, Kerala celebrated his on 23^rd  To pay tribute and respect to swamiji, the vidyalaya Principal and Vice principal along with a few teachers visited Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Kasargod.  He was presented a cardamom garland, portraits, gurudakshina and offerings.  

• SWAMI TEJOMAYANDA’S BIRTHDAY (30^thJune):

CVK family joined hands to celebrate the Pujya Guruji Swami Tejomayandji’s 73^rd birth anniversary. Krishnaja Sreedhar of class XI delivered an enlightening speech about Guruji’s achievements.    

• GURUPOORNIMA CELEBRATION (3^rdJuly):

Students from class KG to XII performed Archana and floral tribute to Gurudev in their respective classes along with Ashtotthara Namavali.  ‘GURUPRANAMAM’, a ceremony of honouring retired teachers was organized in the seminar hall. Five teacher grand parents who retired from service after years of hard work and valuable contributions from various schools were honoured.

• WORLD NATURE CONSERVATION DAY & CULMINATION OF VANMAHOTSAV (27^thJuly):

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• WORLD SCOUT SCARF DAY (1^stAugust):

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• ARADHANA DAY CELEBRATION (3^rdAugust):

• BASIC LIFE SUPPORT TRAINING (4^thAugust)- ).  
• INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION (15th August):

• RAMAYANA MONTH

• VINAYAKA CHATHURTHI (17^th- 20^thAugust) :

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• ONAM CELEBRATION (25^thAugust)- .   
• SREEKRISHNA JAYANTI (7^thSeptember)-
• NADATMAKAM (16^thSeptember)- The intra school cultural fest, Nadatmakam  was conducted  .

• ESPERANZA-INTER SCHOOL LITERARY & CULTURAL FEST (21^stSeptember):

 Esperanza 23; inter-school literary and cultural fiesta on 21^st September 2023.   The vibrant programme was conducted in the school premises with 15 prestigious schools and above 450 participants  Vidyodaya School, Thevakkal was declared the overall champions  with 229 points.  Toch H Public school lifted the  first Runner up trophy with  151 points and St Pauls  Public School bagged the second Runner-up Trophy with 80 points.

• GANDHI JAYANTHI CELEBRATION (2^ndOctober):

• The Chinmayites from class I to XII conducted cleaning activity on 30^thSeptember to preserve and spread Gandhiji’s great thoughts about cleanliness. All the students along with the class teachers cleaned their classroom with great enthusiasm. The HSG wing of the vidyalaya conducted cleaning activity "Swachhata Hi Seva- Cleaning Drive" at Chirackal Park on 2^nd  October 2023.    A ‘Cleaning Week’ was celebrated from 2^nd to 9^th  
• 34^THGITA JNANA YAGNA (16th - 20th  October)-To pay tribute to Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda on the 108th Chinmaya Jayanthi and in view of  the upcoming celebration, Chinmaya Sankaram, CVK hosted the 34th Gita Jnana Yagna in the vidyalaya premises from 16th to 20th October 2023.  Yagnacharya Br. Sudheer Chaitanya,(Coordinator of 108 chinmaya Sankaram) graced the occasion  The yagna was based on the sixteenth chapter Daivāsura Sampad Vibhāg Yog  . A As part of the Yagna, Br Sudheer Chaitanya took forenoon sessions for the students of  classes IX-XII from 16th to 19th October.

• NAVARATHRI CELEBRATIONS & MATHRU POOJA(16th – 24^th  October):

• RASHTRIYA EKTA DIWAS (31^stOctober) - The 148^th  birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, was celebrated as 'Rashtriya Ekta Diwas' (National Unity Day), in the school campus

• KERALA PIRAVI CELEBRATION (1^stNovember):

• DIWALI CELEBRATION (10^thNovember):

• INTERNATIONAL WEEK FOR SCIENCE AND PEACE (9^thNovember to 14^th November):

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION (22^nd December):

PRAN PRATISHTHA OF RAMLALLA (22^nd January):

 REPUBLIC DAY CELEBRATION (26^th January):

MARTYR’S DAY/SHAHEED DIWAS (30^th January):

 Parent Advisory Council

In every academic year, we conduct Parent-Teacher Interaction,   Principal-Parent Interaction and PAC meeting. This academic year, the Parent Advisory council meeting was held on 20^th September, 2023. 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

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.

Completed Projects

1. Renovation of Staffroom
2. Amphitheatre/ 300000 liters water tank
3. Lockers for staff
4. Panel boards in five classrooms
5. New Furniture in five classrooms and chairs in computer labs
6. KG play area

Ongoing projects

1. Renovation of VP/conference room
2. Fire & Safety

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.  

• Collaborative learning initiatives : We are providing platform to exchange ideas and best practices among teachers .
• Community outreach programmes – To strengthen ties with the local community , all are actively involved in community outreach programs.
• We 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.
• Sanskrit is introduced as an optional language from Class III onwards from  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 suggests minimum 50 hours of Professional Development for teachers during an academic year. Teachers of Chinmaya Vidyalaya, 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.
• • 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 per the guidance obtained from CCMTEC, a map of India is erected as a visual learning aid in the campus in an area where it is visible for all. This serves the purpose of learning through the 4 C’s – Classroom, Corridor, Campus & Community
• Health & Wellness, being a Mandatory skill as mentioned in NEP, more opportunities in the field of Sports • 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).

My dear well-wishers of Chinmaya West Kochi,

At this occasion of entering into the 29th 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. We have started the admissions for the Academic year 2024 – 25 & it is under progress.

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.

03.02.2024  

                                                                                 PRINCIPAL

                                                                       (Dr M ANIL KUMAR)