Kiara Elaina from grade XI participated in Chettinaad Vidyashram’s cultural programme, ‘Maitri’ and secured the 3rd place in the poster making competition.

Kiara Elaina from grade XI participated in Chettinaad Vidyashram’s cultural programme, ‘Maitri’ and secured the 3rd place in the poster making competition.
On the 22nd of November, students of grade XII left Chennai with much joy and excitement as they boarded the train to Bangalore. From there, they headed to the historically famous location of Hampi. This five-day trip was well planned in connection to ‘Utsav’ and understanding our cultural roots and heritage. The students visited Virupaksha temple, the UNESCO world heritage site and the Tungabhadra Dam. The dam visit demanded students to be extremely active as they had to trek and climb to get a good view of this place. The students appreciated the rich culture of Hampi and the friendly environment along with its business free surroundings. They also compared and contrasted the architecture of Hampi to the other historical places they’ve visited which unleashed their creative and analytical thought process. All in all, it was a memorable trip and a perfect combination of the past, present and the future.
– Sandhya Kanakasri Melpakkam, Grade XII
Students from middle school got an opportunity to understand the depth of our culture and values from Smt. Prema Krishnamurthy, fondly known as Prema mami, who is very knowledgeable about Itihasas and Puranas. She gave a riveting lecture on short shlokas and how they relate to Dharma in daily life.
– Tithi Kothari R, Grade VII
The Children’s Day celebrations took place on November 14th and 16th for the primary grades and senior grades respectively. The students were captivated by their acharyas coming together and curating a versatile performance including skits, musical renditions, various dance routines, and even an interpretation of the new blockbuster Tamil movie, ‘Ponniyin Selvan’, for the primary grades. The students enjoyed the well-portrayed humorous sketches, clapping to the rhythms, and expressed their gratitude through cheering on their acharyas enthusiastically.
– Smriti Krishnan, Grade XI
The middle school students had the opportunity to meet Dr. Kannan Gireesh, the mentor of the ‘Leader in Me’ program in Hari Shree. When he visited the classrooms, students shared their activities and experiences of following the seven habits. During the discussions, the students were able to articulate how LiM has helped to transform their approach to situations in their day to day life. He appreciated the students for being actively involved in LiM sessions and role modelling to be true leaders of the future.
– Zakya K Palicha, Grade VIII
High school students took up digital poster making to create awareness on the importance of mental health on World Mental Health Day. The posters focussed on the various aspects that contribute to a healthy mind. This activity served as a reminder for the need of a healthy mind in a healthy body. It also impressed upon them to be empathetic and compassionate with one and all.
Kridhay.S of Grade II received 1st prize in Model making and Science drawing conducted by CSIR- SERC.
Nihhaan Khatod from Grade II participated in the Baby League Football tournament held at KCH School and his team won the championship.
Aryaan Prabhu of grade V participated in the Boys U11 category of the ISTA Junior Squash tournament and won a bronze medal for the same.
Chettinad Hari Shree Vidyalayam’s 17th Annual Sports Meet happened in the true spirit of sportsmanship. The chief guest, Ms. Shahana K, a renowned kho-kho player, hoisted the flag and received the salute from the 4 contingents and the student leaders as they marched past. The oath was taken, followed by a yoga demonstration, aerobics and human pyramid formations by students from middle and high school. The events of the day, which included a parents event and alumni event were thoroughly enjoyed by one and all. Every house worked towards accumulating points for their team, and the day ended with Prithvi winning the house cup this year.
– Chelsia, Grade XII
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