Amrita Vidyalayam, Bengaluru, had the honour of hosting Dr. Balakrishnan Shankar, Dean of Amrita Engineering College, Amrita University, Amritapuri for a series of impactful sessions. Addressing students and faculty, Dr. Shankar shared deep insights into Amma’s teachings, the excellence of Amrita institutions, and the compassion-driven initiatives that are transforming lives.

The global campaign aims to raise awareness about the significant threat posed by illicit drugs to society, especially to the youth. Its goal is to mobilize support and encourage action against drug use. For our campaign event, Mr. Manoj C.R., Retired Sub-Inspector of Police, graced us as the chief guest. Students from higher classes performed dances, and a speech competition was also held. Following these activities, our chief guest addressed and interacted with the students.

On June 27th, we organized a Teacher Training program led by our Principal, Mr. Saijan Kumar. The session focused on 21st Century Skills, comparing current and past skill sets, and exploring their practical application through tests and activities.

Leadership is not just a title but a demonstration through action and example. To foster leadership skills among our students, we celebrated Investiture Day on June 28th. Our young leaders took the stage adorned with badges and sashes. The School Leader administered oaths to the House Captains and Class Representatives. Our esteemed Chief Guest, Mr. Manoj C.R., Retired Sub-Inspector of Police, extended his wishes to the students.

Under the supervision of Primary Health Centre Pulpally, our school became a platform for the anti-rabies campaign. Students of classes VII and VIII attended the session. Sri Prince, Health Inspector, Pulpally was our chief guest. He interacted with the students and engaged in various activities.

As part of the Ramayana Month celebration at Amrita Vidyalayam Kanhangad, our students from KG to 2nd grade brought the epic to life by dressing up as their favourite characters and reenacting their iconic roles. The children had a wonderful time and showcased their creativity and talent.

To encourage their efforts, merit certificates were awarded to the best performers, and participation certificates were given to all students.

A Ramayana Quiz was successfully conducted under the guidance of Br Vedavedyamrita Chaitanya. The event was organized into two sections: Category III in the morning and Category II in the afternoon. The house-wise competition fostered teamwork and healthy rivalry among the students.

The results are as follows:

We celebrated Sreekrishna Jayanthi at Amrita Vidyalayam, Kanhangad, with great enthusiasm and devotion. Students from KG to 2nd grade participated in a series of vibrant and colourful programs, bringing the spirit of the festival to life.

The highlights of the celebration were:

A captivating Gopika dance performance by students of Grades 1 and 2.
KG students impressed everyone with three different Krishna Gopika dances, showcasing graceful movements.
The traditional “Uriyadi” festivities added excitement to the day, with students and staff actively participating.

Amrita Vidyalayam, Kanhangad, celebrated Onam with great enthusiasm. The festivities began with an inter-house pookkalam competition, where the Chinmayi house claimed victory, securing the first position.

Students showcased their talents through a variety of cultural activities:

Amrita Pradarshini 2024 provided a remarkable platform for our talented and creative students to showcase their scientific, artistic, and mathematical explorations. The event, held on November 7th, was a celebration of innovation and creativity.

Dr. Sreeprasad, Professor of the English Department at Pandalam NSS College, inaugurated the event with a captivating poetry recital and an inspiring speech, setting the tone for the day.