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VVV Maral Sarovar : Training on Integrated Payment System

CBSE Training on Integrated Payment System was held at Vivekanand Vidya Vihar Maral Sarovar as the City Coordinator Principal  School in January 2023. The training was conducted inorder to ensure that the CBSE schools within the district learnt and implemented the newly launched Integrated Payment System.The training was attended by all the principals of the Khargone district schools who learnt about important pointers regarding data entry into the CBSE portal. The training was conducted by Khargone City Coordinator, Respected Rashmi Kaushal Baveja.

VVV Maral Sarovar : Offline Session on Art Integration

Art Integrated Learning seeks to integrate various art forms such as songs, street plays, acts, dramas, poems, and mimes into traditional education systems and teaching processes to enhance the teaching-learning process. Vivekanand Vidya Vihar Maral Sarovar School was mentored by NCERT DIRECTOR (Art Integrated Teaching) through various Training Programmes organized for teachers exclusively.

The school was the proud host of CBSE’s Art Integrated Learning, a training program for teachers of the region also. This training program witnessed the participation of sixty-six teachers from various CBSE schools in the region. These trainings equip teachers with various art-based activities involving music, clay art, and drama dance making them realize the effective nature of this advanced and empowering mode of learning.

VVV Maral Sarovar : Yellow Day Celebrations

Yellow is the colour of optimism, glory, sunshine, and happiness. It stands for freshness, positivity, intellect, and joy. It is significant to develop Fine Motor Skills in the students.

Vivekananad Vidya Vihar Maral Sarovar School's little toddlers were dressed up in shades of yellow. All the students of the Pre-primary section sang rhymes, danced, and played a game of identifying various yellow color objects. It was an amazing learning experience that had a long-lasting effect on each student. School's respected Principal distributed gifts to the children in the joy of celebrating Makar Sankranti. All the children were happy and enjoyed the day to its fullest.

VVV Maral Sarovar : Annual Parent Teacher Meeting

Parents' encouragement and support in a child’s education is of absolute importance. Vivekananad Vidya Vihar Maral Sarovar conducted Parents - Teachers Meeting on 10th March 2023 for classes Nursery to 3rd and 9th & 11th, to discuss the annual performance and achievements of the students during the academic year. Moreover, in order to ensure parents' involvement in the education of their ward, the parents expressed their content and satisfaction with the quality of education of their children.

Activities such as ‘Warli Painting’ an art form practiced by ancient tribes to depict stories based on the natural events occurring around them and an Open Stage Karaoke Event was also organized in which Parents and students both wholeheartedly participated and enjoyed the activities.

The musical ambiance and the smiles on the faces of students and parents gave a very positive message.

VVV Maral Sarovar : Team Building -Teachers Training at Safari Adventure Park

Vivekanand Vidya Vihar Maral Sarovar organized a trip to Safari Adventure Park, Indore for the staff on the 28th of March 2023. The Safari Adventure Park at Indore is a well-known destination that organizes activities and games that help improve team spirit and bonding along with creating an understanding of individual roles when working in teams.

The teachers were brought out of their comfort zones through various challenges and were stimulated to use their intelligence and soft skills to compete and win these challenges. The games and activities helped the staff find room for improvement on both levels as an individual and as a team. Mr. Rakesh Jain, a certified Neuro-Linguistic Programming coach helped the staff identify the mental barrier that the mind creates which limits our progress in real life. The workshop gave the teachers new insight into productivity, growth, and teamwork.

VVV Maral Sarovar : Annual Sports Meet

Annual Sports Meet was held in Vivekanand Vidya Vihar Maral Sarovar School with students from House Bhabha, Raman and Vikram competing in various track and field events along with a host of team sports competitions like Volleyball, Football, Kho Kho, Basketball, Taekwondo, Chess, Badminton and Netball, categorized in four different age groups - Group Zero, Sub-Juniors, Juniors and Seniors. Group Zero category students from Nursery to Class II participate in fun game events like the sack race, athletics, the balance game, circuit run and task etc to develop their Gross Motor Skills and capabilities.

The team games composed of both Girls and Boys championing the spirit of gender equality. The outcome of the events and the performance brings light to the fact that given a chance our girls are just as brilliant and physically capable as our boys. Sports meet provides the students a platform to display their passion, sportsmanship and develop mental strength and team spirit.

VVV Maral Sarovar : Republic Day Celebrations

Vivekanand Vidya Vihar Maral Sarovar School celebrated the 74th Republic Day. The function began with the chief guest unfurling our national flag followed by the National Anthem. Acknowledging Basant Panchami, Saraswati Vandana was chanted on this special occasion. Among various beautiful musical and dance performances, the beautifully choreographed Ganesh Stuti Dance stood out, its beautiful costumes and graceful presentation deserved special praise.

The Inter House Dance Competition was held as well, where the three houses Bhabha, Raman and Vikram performed to impress the judges. Students and teachers were specially waiting for the announcements of the winners of the Best Class Award, Inter-House Sports Competition Trophy, Inter-House CCA trophy and Overall House Winners Trophy. The winners of the respective trophies were overjoyed and were truly deserving of the award.

There was great zeal and enthusiasm amongst the students and teachers as must be the order of the day. A sense of Patriotism was instilled through a few precious words of wisdom by our chief guest Mr. Satyanarayan Goyal, President of Maral Overseas Limited. Students seemed energized, motivated and joyful after the award of the medals, certificate & trophies along with the distribution of the delicious sweets. A wonderful conclusion to a wonderful and special day.

VKV Rishabhdev : Exposure Visits for students of government School

Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya Rishabhdev School was selected by Education Department to provide exposure visits to the students of Government School under National Achievement Survey (NAS-2021). One day EDUCATIONAL TOUR for Government Upper Primary School, Nanglai was concluded with enthusiasm at Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya, Rishabhdev. On this occasion, students were shown recordings of various Scouts and Guides service work activities and competitions held throughout the year. Students participated in various sports & games activities.

Mr. Satish Bhanawat, Chief Block Development Officer appreciated the efforts of VKV Rishabhdev. Students were advised to make good use of waste material and not to use polythene. Students also visited Chess Lab, Music Lab, Science Lab and Computer Lab.

VKV Rishabhdev: Facilitation Program

It's a matter of pride for Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya Rishabhdev that six illuminating stars of the school were felicitated at Gurukul Ground, Rishabhdev during Republic Day Celebration on 26th January 2023 by Hon'ble Sub Divisional Magistrate, Rishabhdev. These students were felicitated for their participation at National Level.

Dhruvin Jain of Grade 7, Sarthak Panchal of Grade 9, Yaksh Malasiya of Grade 10, and Sourabh Parmar of Grade 7 performed well in CBSE Cluster National Chess Championship. Whereas Devendra Chaudhary of Grade 10, Varshshika Chaudhary of Grade 6 performed well in CBSE Cluster National Archery Championship.

VKV Rishabhdev : CBSE Art Integration Training Camp

Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya Rishabhdev School organized one-day full-time CBSE Art Integration Training Camp on 18th March 2023. This training camp was organized in collaboration with the Center of Excellence, Central Board of Secondary Education, Ajmer. 46 teachers from various CBSE-affiliated schools participated in this camp. Teachers from DAV School, Zawar Mines, The Nobles School, Kherwara, Swami Vivekananda Government Model School, Ghoghara, Jhadol, Jawahar Navodaya School, Mavli, Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya, Rishabhdev, St. Mathew Senior Secondary School Udaipur, Dungarpur Public School, etc.

The resource persons for the art integration camp from CBSE, New Delhi were Mr. Avinash Ojha, Principal, Podar International School, Himmatnagar, Gujarat, and Dr. PV Satya Ramesh, Principal, of Vasantiben & ChanduBhai Patel English School, Anand, Gujarat.

Art integration-based activities in different subjects were directed to the teachers as per NEP 2020 guidelines. Further, CBSE provided certificates to all the participants.

VKV Rishabhdev : Classical Open Fide Rating Chess Tournament 2023

Vidyalaya Rishabhdev School organised Classical Open Fide Rating Chess Tournament, 2023 from 2nd to 4th January 2023. The three days Swiss event carried a prize fund of ₹ 2,00,000 and was distributed amongst different categories. 59 Fide Rated players along with 1 title holder- Grand Master Mr. Himanshu Sharma & 86 unrated players which took the tally of players to 145, from 8 States took part in this prestigious chess tournament.

One and Only title player of the tournament GM Mr. Himanshu Sharma of Haryana & Mr. Harshit Singh of Uttar Pradesh was Unbeaten with a Score of 6/6 but unfortunately, with a Better Tie Break, Mr. Harshit Singh clinched the title with a cash prize of Rs. 20,000 & Trophy and Runner up of the event was GM Mr. Himanshu Sharma who won a cash prize of Rs. 15,000 & Trophy. Mr. Sunny Bedi from Rajasthan won a cash prize of Rs. 15,000 & Trophy in the rating category (1600 to 1899); Mr. Gaurav Sharma from Delhi won a cash prize of Rs. 10,000 & Trophy in the rating category (1300 to 1599 ), Mr. Sahil Panchal from Madhya Pradesh won cash prizes of Rs.7,500 & Trophy in rating category (0 to 1299 ). A total of 38 cash prizes & 38 trophies were given to winners in different rating & age categories. This mega event was completed successfully without any dispute. All the participants appreciated the arrangements at the venue, accommodations, food, etc.

VKV HURDA : Career Counselling Workshop

The Two Days Career Counselling Workshop was organised by Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya Hurda School and inaugurated by the school Principal Mrs. Asha Goyal. The workshop was hosted by Mr. Sushil Kumar Tripathi from Delhi. He gave his valuable advice to the students of classes IX to XII. It was an interactive session that promotes the concept of THINKING BEYOND.

1 Introduction of various unfamiliar career options

2 Growing career opportunities

3 Upcoming career options for the students

4 Selection of career according to potential and skills (not by force/pressure)

5  Information about various institutions

6 Difference between aptitude and attitude

7 Expectations about profession and reality

8 Excel in your field. Give your best in whatever career you choose.

9 The contribution of social and other skills to success is more than Academic Skills.

10 Pursue your dream and work hard to accomplish it.

It was an enthusiastic, informative, and interactive session.

VKV HURDA : Art Workshop

On 21^st  & 22^nd March, 2023 ol Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya Hurda Schol organised two days art workshop on topic Phad Paintings with tagline "Learn with Phad" for students of class 7th and 8th, who actively participated in this workshop under the guidance of art teacher Sri Laxpal Singh Rathore and Sri  Abhishek Joshi (Resource Person).

It’s the age when unconventional modes of learning, students today are empowered to learn beyond the classroom. This brings us to the groundbreaking initiative that our school is taking up inspired by the 700-year-old art form of Rajasthan – the Phad painting.  The Objective of " Phad se Padh " means to channel the importance of Indian traditional art and develop  an appreciation in young minds of India’s history and heritage.

A synergy of traditional art and modern academics. The workshop started with an interactive activity. Phad painting is an art form of visual storytelling, finding its origins in Shahpura near Bhilwara, Rajasthan. The skills of making the painting are passed down in one family. The Joshi family and generations have contributed remarkably to represent this art form globally. Traditionally, the Phad painting depicts characters from mythological folklore. However, the students are walking over an unconventional path of learning. Through classrooms and in the field of art with painting about textbooks and societal learnings.

The students learned about different elements of art like  space, form and shapes. Students draw beautiful sketches  ( like eyes, nose, lips and facial expressions) of different mythological characters. Mr. Abhishek  explained the skills and techniques of phad painting. Students completed their paintings and showed them to the teachers 

 The learning outcome of this workshop is to encourage the students to look beyond and understand the joy of experiential learning through art, painting, and the prestigious culture of India. We hope that the beauty of the Indian art form will be realized through the Phad art by young students.

In  classrooms, painting is not only used for self expression and creativity, but it is a practical skill. For students painting is a way of strengthening muscles and developing fine motor skills. Painting can also help to improve a child's concentration and Hand eye coordination. It develops

Critical Thinking, Writing, and Analysis skills among students.

VKV HURDA : Centralized Group Song Competition

“Music is a word within itself with the language we all understand”.Music is beneficial for children as it is not only develops their aesthetic sense, but is also the

key of creativity. It is one of the most beloved human experiences and plays an important role in the education of a child by providing it an opportunity of self expressions.

Inter-school Patriotic Group Song Competition was organized by Vivekanand Vidya Vihar, Maral Sarovar School to expose our students to music, while also enhancing their language and presentation skills.

In this competition students from class 7 th to 9 th of all four LNJ Group schools participated. About fifteen students of Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya, Hurda School presented the song (on Aarambh Hai Prachand………. and Teri Mitti Mein Mil Jaavan……………). The students were brimming with enthusiasm and eagerness to showcase their talent. The efforts of the organization in keeping the spirit of solidarity and love for the country was appreciable.

Each school showed their mastery over voice, modulation, rhythm and other important aspects of the singing. The performance mesmerized the audience.

VKV HURDA : The Importance of Drama in Education

Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya, Hurda organized a drama on 'Shiksha Main Natak ki Upyogita' related to the Importance of Drama in Education on the 21st and 22nd of March 2023. Mr. Pareek was the resource person who conducted the dama for classes vii and viii. The time duration was between 9.00 am to 1:30 am. 

1) What is drama?

2) How drama is created?

3) Where it is used?

2. He invited students one by one and asked them to perform various acts on different topics like Vegetable Seller, Cricket Matches, real-life situations, Aao school Chale, Voice of different animals and birds.

3. He also explained the point to be remembered in or while performing the drama - Story,  Content, Characters, Expressions (gestures and body language), Makeup, Lighting, Sequence of dialogue, Rehearsal, Learning the story,  To make a story on different subjects.

4. Types of Drama :

1) Solo drama(act)

2) Group act

3) Mono Act

4) Nukkad Natak

What is Nukkad Natak and how it is presented?

It is being performed to bring awareness among people, It is not performed on stage but at the crossroads or in an open area. They act on current issues and through that, they try to bring the reality and facts about the problems going on in the society. It is a unique way of showing against the social evils of society. Nukkad Natak is presented through songs and shlokas.

The acts  performed by Mr. Pareek 

Topic -'Ek Kuein ki Maut'.

The acts performed by students on the following topics:

1) Badappan ka Mapdand

2) Ped ki Peeda

3) Clean Environment is our duty.

Learning outcomes - Students learned about saving water sources, the importance of being polite and humble, saving trees, and the importance of trees and their uses.

The session was very informative and beneficial for students.

VKV HURDA : Industrial Visit

Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya Hudra School organised an industrial visit for students to learn about the workings of an industry and gain practical knowledge and experience. The students were very excited as Industrial Visit to RSWM Limited, inculcated managerial qualities in the students. The entire process of production, difficulties faced in the production, and the ways to solve them were understoodin great depth by the students.

They also discussed how students can start developing small projects and turn it into gigantic unit which will be a milestone for manufacturing industry. They set up a huge horizon to develop project and research activities.

Graphite School : NCC Shooting Practice

A total of 35 Students from Graphite Higher Secondary School participated in shooting practice as a part of the curriculum on 25th January and 24 students appeared for the “A” certification exam.

Graphite School : Oral Health Check up

Graphite Higher Secondary School organised a Oral health screening camp - Swasthya Shoshthav. In order to make students aware of oral health and hygiene which is the basis of a healthy body, It was accomplished on 8th February for the students of class nursery to V under the supervision of Dr. Kshitij Gupta, dental specialist.

He along with his team of 3 other doctors performed oral health screening and also provided each student with a dental health check-up card. The card had all details of the findings of each student and the treatment needed further.

They also guided the students on how to maintain oral hygiene. Students benefitted greatly from this camp.

Graphite School: Inauguration of a new building

For Graphite Higher Secondary School on 30th March 2023, was indeed a memorable day for all at Graphite Higher Secondary School as a sprawling new state-of-the-art building was inaugurated. On the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami, the Graphite Higher Secondary School hosted a small gathering of staff for an inaugural pooja in the newly constructed building of the school in Mandideep. The addition of this building will increase the capacity of the school by additional 1400 students taking the total capacity of both school buildings to 2600 students thereby giving them ample space and amenities for their growth and development.

Mr.  Manish Gulati, Executive Director of HEG  & President SMC shared a motivational address to the entire staff of the school and congratulated them all. The pooja was performed by the SMC President, Mr. Manish Gulati, and the Principal, Mrs. Swati Rahatekar.  All esteemed SMC members and teachers attended this auspicious event. This pooja marked the official opening of the school which will start to function from April 4 for the new session 2023-24. The ceremony concluded with the distribution of sweets and prasad to all.

The President’s address:

Addressing the gathering at the inauguration event of the new building the SMC President said that “A lot of thinking and brainstorming has gone into conceptualizing and designing this new building. We had a vision of creating a world-class teaching-learning facility”.

The Principal’s Message:

The Principal in her address highlighted the USPs and key achievements of the school. She also stated that the focus will not be just on academics but on empowering the students using 21st-century skills, and life skills and incorporating values that make them “a future responsible citizen”.

Key highlights of the new venture :

The new building is twice the size of the old one and has a capacity of 1400 students.

It has:

• Spacious and airy classrooms
• Vast ICT Lab
• Huge multi-purpose Hall
• Music & Dance Room
• Science & Math Laboratories
• A dynamic auditorium
• A well-stocked Learning Resource Centre.
• Art & Craft Studio
• Sports Playgrounds
• Vocational Hall
• Conference room

Graphite School :Pariksha Pe Charcha

Graphite Higher Secondary School participated with lots of zeal in Pariksha pe Charcha organized by CBSE. Nearly 300 students from the school participated in the program and registered their names. After the completion of the session, questionnaire submissions on the given link were awarded with certificates.

Graphite School : Science Quiz

Graphite Higher Secondary School enthusiastically participated in the Annual Science Quiz -2023 organized by Regional Science Centre Bhopal, a unit of NCSM. The competition was conducted from 17th January 2023 to 31st January 2023. Two students participated in each senior and junior category.

The students competed with 12+ schools in Bhopal in the junior category and secured the third position. They received cash prizes, certificates, and trophies for securing special positions. Students displayed excellent knowledge and their confidence was at an all-time high and it also added to their concentration along with holistic development.

Graphite School : CM Cup Division Level

Graphite Higher Secondary School CM Cup Kho-Kho was organized at Narmadapuram (Hoshangabad). 12 Students from the school participated in the event. Out of 12 students, 4 students got selected for the state level due to their extra-ordinary performance and valor.