On 3rd July Guru Purnima Pooja celebrated at SDV campus, Manjakkudi. Pujyasri Swamiji’s and Veda Vyasa’s Photos were decorated with flowers. Classes 1 to 12 students were assembled in the ground. Shri. M. G. Srinivasan was the Chief Guest of this occasion; he delivered speech about the values of Guru and Our Pujyasri Swamiji.

School prayer song and Dayananda Panchakam rendered by school choir group and Guru Sthothram was recited by the students, school music teacher Ms. Abirami sung a song about Guru. School Sanskrit Master Mr. Krishnan delivered the story of Krishna Dwaipayana and how he called as Veda Vyasa, the value of gurus and the importance of Pujyasri Swamiji sayings.

Archanai was done with Swamiji’s Ashtothram from the Namavali book and Pooja done with thambulam and naivethyam.

School English Teacher Ms. Vidhya read the message sent by Our Chairperson madam. Computer Science teacher Mr. Maruthivasan read the message sent by our Academic Director Madam.

Students from Montessori to Class 12 offered the flowers to the feet of our Swamiji’s and Vyasa’s photo (Pushpanjali) and paid their respects.

Namaste! Pranams to pujya sri swamiji.

Swami Dayananda Vidyalaya, which functions under Swami

Dayananda Educational Trust, celebrated its Annual Day and Founder’s Day dated on 16 th August, 2023 at G.R.Auditorium venue inside Swami Dayananda institution campus, manjakkudi, Thiruvarur district. This fest shows the unwavering journey, in its educational service, since its inception around this manjakkudi community.

We celebrated Red Day in our Campus(SWAMI DAYANANDA VIDYALAYA)on 28.08.2023. We are happy to share the happiness of our children. They usually learn about color during their preschool years. The ability to identify colors is considered a marker and milestone in a child’s cognitive development process and is often part of early screening for the development and educational admittance.

Recognizing the colors and identifying the color names is an important part of a child’s development. Early identification of colors helps to create the cognitive link between visual clues and words.

Teacher’s Day is Celebrated at Swami Dayananda Vidyalaya in a grand manner on 5th September 2023.The Program was organized by the students council 2023-2024 and the Aluminae 2022-2023.Swami Rameshwara Nandha ji was the guest of the day. The Assembly hall is decorated with balloons and Flowers. The Aluminae Students welcomed the Teacher’s with a Rose and gave Sweet Box.

The Principal Mr.P.Karthikayan Welcomed the gathering and added that Dr.radha Krishnan’s birth anniversary is celebrated as Teacher’s day in India.He wishes the Teachers a very happy teacher’s day.The Guest of the day Swami Rameshwaranandhaji delivers the gathering.He spoke about the purpose of celebrating teacher’s day and remembered our Great guru our Founder Swami Dayananda Sarawati teaching’s.

The Aluminae Students Thulasi,Preethi,Sri Krishna and thmaizhvanan recalled their school memories and wished the Teachers a Very happy teachers day. They expressed their fond of love connected with Swami Dayananda Vidyalaya.They thanked to our management for arranging this kind of events and support which was given by our Management.

After the formal part gets over, follow up with cultural events done by Class XI and XII students. Classical Dance was performed by the Aravind From Class XI.

Council members conducted fun games such as musical chair and Blind Folded diagram competitons for the Teachers. All the Teachers enthusiastically participated and enjoyed the games.

The Program ended With Vote of thanks by Thulasi-Alumini (2022-2023). She express her gratitude towards our school, and she thanked our Chairperson and Secretary mam for invited aluminae for this special occasion.

After the Celebrations, as per our Academic Director mam guidance We allotted students from Grade XII for taking classes for the Montessori to Class XI students. This will give them Exposure about the teaching profession.Finally Sweet candies Distributed to all the students from the Montessori to Class XII.

It was a pleasant and a cool blue day for the tiny tots. The significance of blue color was reiterated through a series of activities. The dress code of the day was blue.

Excitement and enthusiasm was visible everywhere. All the children came dressed up in different shades and hues of blue. The classrooms were decorated with blue balloons and children were introduced to different shades of blue. Blue – the colour of loyalty, strength, wisdom and trust had a very positive impact on tiny tots bringing in harmony and brotherhood.

Clad in blue dresses, students were made to recognize blue color through different games and play-way activities. An array of blue coloured objects like umbrella, ball, cloud, flowers etc. were at display thus providing the students opportunities to have a clear sense of the color and its importance.

KG Students were involved in activities such as, free hand drawing, and coloring. Blue Day was an amazing learning experience which had a long lasting effect on each student. Early identification of colors helped to create the cognitive link between visual clues and words which is an important part of a child’s development.

It was indeed a visual treat to see the good effects of blue colour on our little ones.

Grandparents are a family’s greatest treasure, the founders of a loving legacy, the greatest storytellers, and the keepers of traditions. Grandparents are the family’s strong foundation. Through their special love and care, grandparents keep a family close at heart. To honour them SDV – Montessori students celebrated Grandparents Day on 08th September 2023.

The function started with welcoming the grandparents by giving Sweet candies by their grandchildren. Then Grandparent’s told moral stories to the children. Students bought Healthy and Tasty sweet stuff from their home. Grand Children served the Healthy food stuff to their Grandparent’s. Both Grandparent’s and Grandson/daughter Sit together and did coloring in the given worksheet. Few of the Grandparents were unable to take part in this function. So other Grandparents are mingled with all children did the activities.

It was a successful event indeed, and the School as always would be pleased to organize many such more events.

On pertaining children’s day competitions, we have conducted various competitions from Montessori-Class XII. Our academic director Smt.Judy Nagarajan mam sent all the instructions and detailed guidelines through mail. The theme also allocated for the compartment level.

S.NO	COMPARTMENT	TITLE
01	PRE.KG-UKG	Birds/Animals/Rainbow
02	I-IV	Painting (My Garden/Save water/ House/natural Scenary)
03	V-VIII	My Family/My Village
04	IX-XII	My Country/ My Inspiration

S.NO	COMPARTMENT	INCHARGE NAME
01	PRE.KG-UKG	Mrs.Ramya
02	I-IV	Mrs.Chitra
03	V-VIII	Mrs.Anushya
04	IX-XII	Mr.G.Sundharavadhanam

S.NO	JUDGE NAME	DEPARTMENT
01	Shri.Seshadhiri	Sanskrit
02	Smt.G.Sivagami	Computer Science
03	Dr.R.K.Brintha	Commerce
04	Dr.A.Rajappa	Chemistry

On pertaining Diwali celebrations, we have conducted various competitions on (15.11.2023) Wednesday, from Montessori-Class-IX during first two periods. Our academic director Smt.Judy nagarajan mam sent all the instructions and detailed guidelines through mail. The theme also allocated for the compartment level.

OVERALL INCHARGES: VASANTHA PRIYA.P, CHITHRA.R, SUGANYA DEVI.N, DHIVYA.M, VIMALA.G

S.NO	COMPARTMENT	TITLE
01	PRE.KG-UKG	PAPER PLATE RANGOLI
02	I-III	DIYA PAINTING AND DECORATION
03	IV-V	GREETING CARD MAKING
04	VI	WALL HANGING DECORATION
05	VII	PAPER LANTERN
06	VIII-IX	FIRE LESS COOKING

S.NO	COMPARTMENT	INCHARGE NAME
01	PRE.KG-UKG	Mrs.VASANTHA PRIYA.P
02	I-III	1.Mrs.REVATHI.A 2.Mrs.KOWSALYA 3.Ms.LAKSHMI PRIYA.S
03	IV-V	1. Mrs.CHITRA.R 2.Ms.SUBATHRA.C 3.Mrs.SUMATHI.R
04	VI	1.Mrs.PRABHA.R 2.Mrs.NEELAVATHI.S 3.Mrs.DEEPIKA.P
05	VII	1.Mrs.DEEPIKA.A 2.Mrs.JOTHI.G
06	VIII-IX	1.Ms.VIMALA.G 2.Mrs.PARAMESWARI.R 3.Mrs.ANUSUYA.N

S.NO	COMPARTMENT	JUDGE NAME
01	PRE.KG-UKG	1.Mrs.ABIRAMI.R 2.Ms.KRUPASATVI.R
02	I-III	1.Mrs.BHUVANA.N 2.Mrs.LOHAVEDHA.J
03	IV-V	1.Mrs.GEETHA.B, 2.Mrs.JOTHI.G
04	VI	1.Mrs.SOWMIYA DEVI.G 2.Mr.KIRUBAKARAN.R
05	VII	1.Mrs.KALAIVANI.R 2. Mrs.USHA.S< 3.Mr.NANDHAKUMAR.S
06	VIII-IX	1.Mrs.DEEPIKA.A, 2.Mrs.VIDHYA.V >3.Mr.SIVAKUMAR.S

Shades of yellow stimulate our little ones with happiness, energy and optimism. “With an objective to recapitulate and reinforce the effects of yellow color, our Montessori Department celebrated “Yellow Day “on 28th November, 2023 at SDV, Manjakkudi.

A day dedicated to the yellow colour was marked with children dressed in different hues and tints of yellow. Children were not only beautifully dressed in their favorite yellow dresses but also brought yellow objects to make it a complete “Yellow Day”!

Snacks and Lunch were filled with bananas, custard, jelly, lemons, pineapples etc. Attractive yellow coloured toys like, teddy bears, dolls, balls, balloons, flowers and masks made the learning environment active and sporty.

Some pictures were given to the children and they colored it. The children enjoyed this activity and were very happy when they received a crown decorated with sun flowers to take home. The teachers were beaming with pride when the confident little commentators described the yellow objects with flair and ease.

Finally call it a day or rather a yellow day.

On pertaining computer Literacy day Quiz competition was conducted for the students from Grade V-IX. A 30 minutes test was conducted for students of class 5 to 9 in the morning. A separate question paper was prepared for each class as ppt format and the questions were uploaded in the smart board after the children left yesterday (01.12.2023). At the stroke of 9.30 a.m. the teachers of computer Science Department opened the smart board and Children answered them in 30mins on a paper. Answer scripts were evaluated by the team of Computer Science teachers. The results got acknowledged by the Principal and announced on the common prayer on 04.12.2023.

On the same day a Quiz competition was conducted to all the teachers using Google Forms and Teachers were to answer from their mobile in 15 minutes. The answers landed in the server and it was corrected. Today being Computer Literacy day, our students and teachers at SDV are also tech savvy.

On this auspicious day (28.02.2024) our Chairperson mam birthday celebration, We SDV celebrated in our school premises. This day started with principal and students wishes in the common prayer. Our school Music miss and school choir had sung birthday song, and dedicated “Goddess Durga” song for our chairperson mam in the prayer with all the students from Montessori to grade XII.

Our principal Mrs.R.Rukmani organized “WALL OF HONOUR” in our school campus. Around 500 students from Grade III to XII ,wrote their wishes in Tamil,English,Hindi and Sanskrit at the sticky notes and pasted on the wall. Overall ,the day went well and students happily participated in these celebrations.
The principal,Staff and students of SDV prayed for our Chairperson mam to get Healthy and prosperous life.

Pranams to Pujya Sri Swamiji.

Pongal is one of the biggest harvest festival of Tamilnadu. We, Swami Dayananda Vidyalaya celebrated “ Samathuva Pongal Thiruvizha” on 9th January 2024 in our campus in a very ethnic way. The whole school was decorated in a traditional way. The Chief Guest of the day was Shri M.G.Srinivasansir, Trustee of SDET and Correspondent of Swami Dayananda College of Arts and Science.

The programme was started with prayer song, lighting lamp and flower offering to our Guru Pujya Sri Swamiji. Then all the dignitaries and the students welcomed by Shri.G.Karthikeyan Hod of Tamil, SDV. The Chief guest Shri.M.G.Srinivasan sir wished everyone “Happy Pongal” and explained the importance of celebrating pongal. Swamiji Rameshwaranandhaji, also graced the moment. Then it was followed by the cultural events – welcome song by lady teachers ,Silambam by the students of SDV and folk dance by Lady teachers. Fun game “TUG OF WAR” was conducted very gracefully.

Shri.S.Krishnan, Sanskrit Teacher of SDV, did poojai. The programme was concluded with vote of thanks by Shri.Kirubakaran PGT Science of SDV. Finally, the programme ended with Pooja and pongal was served to all

On February 24th 2024 Saturday, Swami Dayananda Vidyalaya celebrated kids’ fiesta and Graduation day with great zeal and enthusiasm. The ceremony began with the lighting of the lamp by the chief guest Mrs.Kamala Rajan, Swami Rameswara nandhaji and the Principal Mrs.R.Rukmani symbolizing the victory of knowledge over ignorance followed by prayer and welcome address by Emi Praisy from Grade I.

Then it was followed by cultural events performed by from Pre.KG to IV standard students. Music concert-It was really really a great feast to the ears. Two of our college students played Miruthangam for music concert. At the end of the program, they were honored with shawl and gift by the chief guest Mrs.Kamala Rajan. Then it was followed by a pride walk on the stage by senior kg graduating students and they were seated on the gallery. It was a pride and exciting moments for the students and the parents. Then it was followed by various students activities such as classical dance , English action song, story enacted and humanity dance with tune, Role play Fashion parade, Group discussion, Montessori presentation and dance with property.

All the students from Pre-Kg to IV participated in the program. Other attractions on that day Robotic exhibition, selfie corner and south indian Traditional cafeteria also arranged on that day in our college campus. The chief guest Smt.Kamalarajn was felicitated by swami Rameshwwara nandhaji. The principal Smt.R.Rukmani in her speech thanked the parents for their continuous support to our school SDV. The chief guest Mrs.Kamalarajan “Every Child is a different kind of flower, and all together, make this world beautiful garden” overwhelemed on seeing the performance of the smart tiny tots and congratulated all. The program was ended with vote of thanks followed by mangalam and National anthem.

It was indeed a joyous and memorable day. The little tots left everybody spell bound by their dancing on tunes and a fluency in compering, story enacting, role play and other activities on the stage.

Commencement of new academic year, Promotion card, summer camp and online payment portal presentation. A Parent Teacher Meeting was conducted on 20/03/2024 from 2.00 p.m-3.30 p.m. The parents were intimated through the student official what’sapp groups in advance through class teachers

S.NO	WAITING ROOM ALLOTMENT	ALLOTTED ROOM
01	MONTESSORI TO GRADE III	II-B GROUND FLOOR
02	IV-V VI-VII	V-B CLASS ROOM VI-C CLASS ROOM FIRST FLOOR
03	VIII-XI	SECOND FLOOR

FEATURES AND OUTCOMES OF PTM:

• overall 541 Parents were attended this meeting out of 725 parents.(Excluding XII)
• Online fee portal presentation and video was clearly explained to all the parents.
• A complete academics presentation was given by Mrs.R.Rukmani Principal, SDV.
• Bridge course details, forthcoming planner were explained by principal.
• Interaction between Parents, Class Teachers, and Subject Teachers was done.
• Promotion card and summer camp willingness form given to all the parents from U.KG-VIII.
• Most of the parent’s was felt happy with the way the school was conducting academically. Parents were very much satisfied with the performance of their ward.
• For grade VIII –X recently conducted exam performance were discussed with parents.
• Each floor waiting hall is allocated along with three teachers were deputed. Using smart board all the events photos and videos were displayed for the parents. They have enjoyed very much.
• All subject handling teachers names were written on the black board.
• Fees defaulters papers and progress card is kept at the principal cabin.
• Very few parents requested the principal for remitting fees, and their names are noted in the office and the details are forwarded to the concerned class teachers.
• Reopen date announced for the classes X and XII (2024-2025).
• Reopen date for Grade XII-04.04.2024 and Grade X22.04.2024
• The overall parent attendance report is handed over to the principal along with class teacher & Coordinator’s sign.
• Compartment wise academic grievances and feedback report was given by class coordinators and compiled as overall PTM report.

PTM FEEDBACK:

COMPARTMENT: MONTESSORI :

• Requested to change the school commencement timing.
• Parents requested uniform as material instead of readymade.
• Worksheets are very useful.
• Regular uniform and sports uniform not fit to wear, so please consider in the upcoming year.
• Graduation day photo need to be taken for individual child

COMPARTMENT: I-IV :

• Parents raised queries regarding uniform change.
• Parents felt uniforms were changed in the consecutive year so financially they felt difficult to buy every year.
• After the remedial class, parents felt happy her daughter performance is improved.
• Request for one way transport(kudavasal)
• Few parents though B section denotes “Dull Section “ as we had in the previous year slow learners kept in Bubble section.
• Request sibling’s concession.
• Parents want Homework copy to be sent through what’sapp.
• Few parents requested at least two Saturday as holidays.
• Van need to come in interior places also.
• Parents asked about CBSE age clarification.

COMPARTMENT V-VIII :

• Requested group photo at the end of the year with teachers.
• Asking concession for single (full payment)
• More focus on lab activities
• Extracurricular activities need to be continued through out the academic year.
• Need to improve Reading in Tamil and English.

COMPARTMENT IX-XI:

• Parents asked about their performance in recent test.
• Few parents asked about hall ticket issuing date for class X
• Few parents queried about reopening date for class X and XII

On Saturday 06th April, a field trip was organized for the science practical class. 125 Students from grade 7 and 8 along with 5 teachers were participated. This trip aimed at providing experiential and contextualized understanding on agricultural skills. Aside from this the trip aims to develop deeper understanding of the farming. Before proceeding to the field, students were welcomed by the farm incharge Mr.K.Bhaskar who took us through the journey to owning the farm and doing farm and a passion that was instilled in him as he grew up. More clearly, he pointed out the following farm process:

• Vermicompost and its process
• Preparation of panchakaviyam
• Ploughing, laser leveling were explained

Then all the children are visited Mill where they saw black rice,red rice, polished and unpolished rice.293 organic seeds were displayed.
Finally all the students visited Gosala where they observed varieties of cow such as Tarparkar,sahiwal,red sindhi.
Finally the students were back to school happily.
Principal has given them assignment on the title of “ Experience about farm visit”.

Camp is a place where friends are made, memories are created and dreams take flight. The summer camp was conducted in swami Dayananda vidyalaya, Manjakkudi for children to learn new skills in a safe and nurturing environment. The camp duration was 12 days, started on 22nd April 2024 and culminated on 4th May. Around 176 students were participated in different activities. 156 students from SDV and 20 students from other schools take part in summer camp.

Our summer camp includes various activities like Aerobics, calligraphy, keyboard, fun with maths, fun with English, drawing, Art and craft, traditional yoga, traditional games, indoor and outdoor games.

The camp aimed at keeping the students engaged and provided them an even platform to explore their creativity in any form as per their interest. The most awaited day of the summer camp was the outing trip to “Darasuram temple”, The students were extremely excited and kept singing songs in the bus till they reached the venue. It was a great day for all the students and teachers. In summer camp kids showed an interest in food and cooking as we did fireless cooking on the last day of our camp, and presentation was given to the students on the topic of “HEALTH AND NUTRITION”.

In the final day of the camp afternoon session we had valedictory function in our G.R Auditorium. Students were performed various activities in aerobics,Yoga,keyboard and Skipping Dance.
Finally all the resource persons were honoured with gift and certificates were distributed to the students as batch wise. The program ended with group photo.

“Alone we can do little; together we can do so much”

On part of the summer camp our SDV students visited Darasuram temple on 28.04.2024, Sunday.

Around 176 students along with 40 teachers and 5 care takers take part in the visit. School bus has started from our school campus by 8.30 a.m. and reached temple by 9.30 a.m. students and staff had dharshan and had fun with their friends in the temple ground till 11.45 p.m.

Each of the places had its own unique beauty and the students had great time along with a remarkable learning experience.

Two days teachers orientation program was held at Swami Dayananda Vidyalaya in GR auditorium on 2nd and 3rd of May. Montessori to grade XII teachers participated in this program. The program was started with lighting lamp by the trainers and the principal and followed by prayer song and Bharathiar song by the lady teachers. Principal Mrs R.Rukmani madam welcomed the gathering and honoured the trainners Mr.Nagasamy Dinesh Suresh, coordinator, principal ,ECO, Advisor and Mrs Shalini Nair principal of kikani global schools of education. The trainners were introduced by Ms.C.Subhathra ,English teacher and Mrs R.kalaivani, art and craft teacher. Principal emphasized the significance of teachers role in shaping the minds of the students and importance of being observant and interactive in the orientation program. Teachers were made familiar with the following point. Role of a teacher - First quality of a teacher is to learn. Teacher should teach the lesson from known to unknown. Role of a teacher is to make the lesson easy. Help the students to think.

Effective classroom management - It is essential for maintaining an orderly and conducive learning environment.This orientation program provided practical strategies for behaviour management, planning for the classroom, seating arrangement ,time management and students engagement. Difference between assessment and evaluation. Assessment is an ongoing process and evolution is a judgement. Teachers can visit and do remedial for the topic after assessment.

Difference between learning outcomes and learning objectives. Learning objectives what students are going to learn and learning outcome is what students have learnt. Teachers were advised to instill the skills in the process of getting marks. Skills are very important.

Teachers had an activity on learning style. First ,teachers were oriented with the importance and the usage of visual, auditory ,read and write and kinesthetic tools .Then,they were divided into groups and asked to take a lesson using the mentioned above teaching tools. Physical movement of the teachers in the class is always supplement to the students energy.

Effective teachers establish effective learnings in the classroom. Effective learning engage the students and effectively engaged students show positive behaviours. The resource persons also highlighted the qualities of effective teachers

• Effective teachers are Master of their material.
• Well prepared and well organised.
• Very enthusiastic.
• Warm and approachable.
• Alert and watch full.
• Firm , reasonable fair and considered.
• Have clear and well moderated speech.

Types of rewards in the classroom.(Social activity ,token and material rewards) Teachers were oriented not brand children. Teachers were oriented with the learning cycle and student’s problem and its solution. Finally, teachers were oriented and got clear explanation on bloom's taxonomy and the ways that a teacher can achieve cognitive domain affective domain and psychomotor domain in the class.

During the program, teachers had many activities and ice breaking fun activities. Indeed the teachers orientation programme was very informative and interactive. Truly the session was knowledge and fun filled session. The program ended with vote of thanks by the principal and feedback from a teacher.

Swami dayananda vidyalaya organized one day staff tour to Chidambaram, Pichavaram and poomphukar on 07.05.2024 Tuesday. Tour was being planned and coordinated through school admin staff. Around 37 teachers were a part of this tour and bus started from Manjakkudi at 6.45 a.m.

Most of the staff boarded from school campus, while rest of the staff boarded at kudavasal. Bus stopped at srivanjiyam for breakfast arranged by our management. After breakfast bus headed towards Chidambaram. We reached Chidambaram temple around 10.15 a.m. after all staff had dharshan on temple, next we moved to pichavaram mangrove forest.

The boat ride through the mangrove forest is good and the boatman would tell stories about the movies that were shot in this location. During the tsunami, these forests have survived and protect that area as well. Finally we headed towards poophukar and enjoyed the pleasant evening in the beach.

A fabulous time it was for the entire team as the journey exchanged the feeling of togetherness which is often forgotten in the busy line of works. We back to Manjakkudi by 7.30 p.m

A math lab in a school is a dedicated space where students can explore mathematical concepts through hands-on activities, experiments, and problem-solving exercises. These labs are equipped with application, specialized tools, software, Technology, and materials that enable students to visualize and manipulate abstract mathematical concepts, fostering their understanding of math and promoting their interest in the subject. Math labs also provide an opportunity for students to work collaboratively with their peers, honing their teamwork and communication skills while tackling complex mathematical problems.

Two days math lab training was arranged by SDV on 27.05.2024 and 28.05.2024 at school premises. Mrs. A.kalavathi math lab trainer, kids and concepts from Chennai. She has given training for all the math’s teachers from our school. Around 7 teachers were participated in this training.

The following topics were covered in the training session

1. The session begins with explanation of all kits. Total 61 math lab kits available in our school, 31 kits were explained and mapped with NCERT mathematics books.
2. The lattice method of multiplication was explained to all the teachers.
3. Display boards were clearly explained.
4. Foundation books from class 6-8 were interconnected with the tools, and trainer taught how to integrate with the topics from text books.

Overall the two days training session was very useful to maths teachers and they will implement all those ideas in the class room.

VENUE: LEARNING CENTRE
DAY 1: 10.06.2024:

Circle time:
All the teachers are sit in circle shape They Introduce small game in it. That is she had a ball with her and throws the one of them in the group. Who get the ball in their hand that person introduce them self. Like this way rest of the people done it.
Rhymes time:
They introduced new rhymes “Who took the cookie from the cookie jar”. In that time they had cookies with jar in the centre of the circle then she sang that rhymes along with us. We also Practice it on that day.
Story time:
“If You Give a Mouse a Cookie” She took the story for us. Using this Story book the following key points should be needed.

• How children to sit in the story time?
• How the teacher to hold the book and turn the pages?
• Be preparing the story, once we read the story to take in front of children.
• Show front cover page to the children and asking some interesting question about the picture. It should be encourage the child’s enthusiasm, concentration and communication.
• Teacher should read the story with the actions and voice modulations.

Centre time:
They arrange four corners in the class room. Every table had one task in it. Teachers are divided into 4 groups. Four group are move around the table with in break. They set timer also. Within a time all group should done the task. Then group could change their corner. Like this way all group done the all corner.

• Corner 1: Spelling challenge
• Corner2: Match the tool to the descriptor
• Corner 3: Place the matching name card
• Corner 4: Sequence the task

These four were interrelated to one topic. Game: Mingle game Activity: Split the teacher as 3 groups (LKG, UKG and STD Group). Each group had 4 members. She gave activity to prepare corner based on their level about one topic. We prepared and showed to them. They conducted group discussion then every group explained their topic. If any suggestion is there on the topic all teachers give their feedback and correct it. Note: After every end of the session they asked feedback from us based on that topic. Then she added some ideas.

DAY 2: 11.06.2024:

Circle time:
Same as first day.
Story time:
Same as first day.
Story time:
Same as first day.
Game:
Mingle game.
Challenging task:
Food preparation: This is also same as 4 corners for class 2,3 and 4.

• Table1: Narrate the story.
• Table 2: Juice corner
• Table3: Sandwich corner
• Table 4: Challenge corner

This is act as previous day. It had some conversation, making own sentences narrate the story. *Afternoon session: *Making material Teachers were made the material to learn from the two day session. Again teachers are divided into 6 groups. Each group done one material .The following materials are done by teachers

1. Rhymes chart
2. Arranging correct Sequence.
3. Picture with spelling card
4. Read the sentence match with the picture.
5. Picture with name card
6. Centre time activity about plants

Vision of the session:

• Communication skill
• Reading
• Writing
• Problem solving

The following teachers are attended the training program

1. Ramya .S
2. Vasanthapriya
3. Buvana
4. Divya
5. Porkodi
6. Praveena
7. Mangaiyakarasi
8. Prathipa
9. Kalaivani
10. .Renuka
11. .Ilakkiya
12. .Gayathri

We are happy to share the joyous news , our student R.DHARSHANRAJ of class 4 , participated in the “Under10” Archery regional level sports competition as individual and team held on 26.05.24 at Thiruvarur and he has won the first prize along with gold Medal.

He also participated in the yoga competition(surya namaskar) and secured first place. Today(12.06.2024) Morning common prayer he was honored by our Principal Mrs. R. Rukmani ,On behalf of our management, staff, students ,We congratulate Dharshanraj & wish him success in upcoming tournaments.

On this auspicious Wednesday 12th June, 2024 is a special day for SDV Manjakkudi. It is the first day of school for the students of K.G-GRADE I. As is the tradition of the school, Aksharabhyasam was conducted for our tiny tots at learning center.

All parents and children were welcomed by band music lead by PET master, at the entrance of learning center Montessori teachers were deputed for reception, they gave warm welcome to all the parents and students of Montessori were welcomed with handmade crown which was designed by Montessori teachers. Parents waiting hall was arranged at the first floor, they were engaged with 2023-2024 school activities videos and admission promo video. Once all the parents were arrived they were welcomed to pooja hall at the ground floor. The function began with a prayer. The class room was decorated with balloons and flowers. Pooja was performed by our Sanskrit master, in a traditional way; children were made to write “Om Ganapathaye Namah” and “Om Saraswathyai Namah” in their mother tongue on the Aksharabhyasam rice plates. A welcome card and handout were presented to each child. Our trustee (SDET) and correspondent SDC shri.

M.G.Srinivasan sir addressed the parents and explain the importance of “ AKSHARABHYASAM” and blessed all the children. Followed by Mrs.R.Rukmani, Principal, addressed the students and parents. She briefed about the Montessori education system and also she assured daily activities will be compiled and sent to student whatsapp number on every Friday. Parents were also informed about the dress code, the need for sending healthy snacks and other necessary guidelines. The program ended with an open session for Question and Answer with parents.principal thanked all the parents who participated in “AKSHARABHYASAM”. After end of the program at learning center, all parents were lead into Montessori environment. Class rooms were allocated for activity corner, Rhymes corner, story corner. Parents were seated outside the class room. Students enjoyed activities with teachers.

Finally all parents took selfie at the selfie corner placed at the entrance of the Montessori block

International yoga Day is observed every year on June 21 to raise awareness about this ancient practice which provides a holistic approach to health and wellbeing apart from striking a balance between all aspects of life.

Swami Dayananda Vidyalaya celebrated International Yoga Day on 21st 2024, in G.R.Audotorium in a grand manner.The program was commenced with lighting the lamp by the Principal Smt.R.Rukmani and was followed with school prayer song by the school music choir. Principal of Swami Dayananda Vidyalaya Smt.R.Rukmani welcomed the gathering and gave a comprehensive introduction of Yoga and its numerous benefits. It was followed the incredible advanced yoga performance and yoga dance on the stage by few students from middle school. Then ,the program kicked off with mass yoga done by all the students from grade VI to X.

The students were guided with various sitting asanas and standing asanas ,with simultaneous explanation of its significance by the Yoga Teacher.The program lasted for over 1.30 hours with students active participation. Undoubtedly, the students displayed their yoga skill in a synchronized and an organized manner. Principal, Smt R.Rukmani appreciated the Yoga teacher Mrs.K.Lealavathi and the students for their active participation.The program concluded with Vote of thanks by M.Srinidhi from grade X and was followed by National Anthem.

The Van Mahotsav is a week-long festival celebrated in India from July 1 to July 7 of every year, dedicated to the act of saving trees and the environment and strongly promoting tree plantation.

Swami Dayananda Vidyalaya celebrated Van Mahotsav on 5th July friday, in our Vidyalaya Campus by conducting Painting Competition with the guidance of our Principal Smt.R.Rukmani .

Classes I to XII students were participated in this event enthusiastically. The topics were sent as circular through whatsapp and diary well in advance.

Competition Details

Class	Title
Montessori	Little Green Thumbs
I & II	Natures Art
III to V	Save Nature & Save Future
VI to VIII	Green Innovation
IX to XII	Seedling Stars (Poster Making)

This year Guru Purnima falls on Sunday July 21. So we SDV preponed the Guru Purnima Pooja celebration today(20.07.2024) at SDV campus, Manjakkudi. Pujyasri Swamiji’s and Veda Vyasa’s Photos were decorated with flowers. Classes 1 to 12 students were assembled in the ground. Our principal Mrs.R.Rukmani delivered speech about the values of Guru by quoting “panchamahayajna”.

Guru Sthothram was recited by the students and school music teacher Mrs.R.Abirami sung “Dayananda panchakam”.

Our Sanskrit Master Mr. Krishnan did Archanai for swami dayananda saraswathi and Vyasar photo’s with Swamiji’s Ashtothram from the Namavali book and naivethyam(dry grapes and sweet candies) were distributed to all the students and teachers. Students from Grade I to Class 12 offered the flowers to the feet of our Swamiji’s and Vyasa’s photo (Pushpanjali) and paid their respects

The investiture ceremony for the academic year 2024-25 was held with the great pump and dignity on 27th July 2024 at G.R auditorium in Swami Dayanada Vidyalaya,Manjakkudi. Colonel S.Chandrashekhar sir was the chief guest of the day. The program was started with lighting the lamp by the chief guest, Principal of Swami Dayananda Vidyalaya Mrs Rukmani and Swami Rameshwaranandaji and it were followed by prayer song and a group patriotic song by school choir. The principal welcomed the gathering and introduced the chief guest to the gathering. The chief guest was honoured by Swami Rameshwarananda ji. The old students council members were relieved themselves from their duties and the responsibilities and the newly elected student council members were given batches and sashes by the chief guest and Rameshwara nandaji. The newly elected students council administered the pledge to hold the Moto in high stream the school. The school pupil leader. The cultural secretary and the sports secretary expressed their gratitude to the students. The Merit cholarship was awarded for school toppers of 10th and 12th with cash prize of Rs.5000/- by “SRI KASI VISWANATHAN SUBRAMANIYAN” charity trust, Chennai and Academic scholarship for the entire year for the under privileged 6 students from 6th grade were given to the students and their parents by the chief guest and sponsored by “PREMA SRINIVASAN CHARITIES” from Chennai. Col S.Chandresekar sir’s address, he mentioned the role and responsibility of the student and appreciated and congratulated the efforts of the teachers and the students. Swami Rameswaranandhaji congratulated the team. Then the vote of thanks was given by vice principal Mr.P Karthikayan and the program ended with national anthem

On pertaining 78th Independence day celebration, we SDV conducted various competitions for the classes from Montessori to Grade XII on their respective classes on 12.08.2024 Monday

• Montessori (M0,M1,M2) - Role Play - Freedom Fighters • Class 1- class II- Poem Recitation – Patriotic Poem • Class III – Class V - Poem Recitation – My India • Class 6 - class 8 - Speech - Freedom fighters • Class 9 - class 12 - Speech - My Nation My Hero

Most of the students participated in all events. Students are selected by the judges of the event. On 13.08.2024 the winners were announced by Principal Madam.

Inspection Team:

- Shri. K.C. Sunil Kumar, Principal, Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Kasaragod, Kerala
- Shri. A. Denasan, Principal, Ambika English Medium School, Palakkunnu, Bekal, Kasaragod, Kerala

Key Events of the Inspection:

1. 1. The day began with a morning assembly, where our respected Principal welcomed the inspection team with an exemplary welcome address.
2. The team inspected the school's infrastructure, verifying the presence of ramps, lifts, CWSN (Children with Special Needs) toilets, and compound walls.
3. The inspection team visited and evaluated all laboratories, including the Math lab, Junior Science lab, and Computer lab, posing queries to the incharge teachers.
4. Classrooms were inspected, and interactive sessions were held with students.
5. A group photo session was conducted.
6. An interactive session with the teaching faculty allowed for open discussion.
7. The team reviewed CBSE documentation for uploading to the CBSE portal.

Outcome:

The inspection team expressed satisfaction with the school's facilities and documentation. The necessary documents were uploaded successfully to the CBSE portal.
This report provides a concise overview of the CBSE inspection conducted on August 23, 2024

Krishna Jayanthi was celebrated with the high spirit by little Krishna's and Radhas from Montessori in Swami DayanandaVidyalaya on 27th August 2024 in school premises in a grand manner. The program started with the lighting of the lamp by the correspondent of SDC Sri. M.G.Srinivasansir ,SwamijiRameswaranandaji and the Principal of SDV Smt.R.Rukmani. It was followed by a welcome address by the student Aarathana from grade II and a welcome song ‘Radhe Krishna’ by Music school choir students.A specialpooja was performed to Lord Krishna's statue. Montessori students presented a variety of cultural programs and delighted the spectators.Montessori level one students dressed up like little Krisha and Radha and did a colorful fashion parade.Montessori level two students dressed up as Krishnas and Radhas and recited Slokas on Lord Krishna.Then it was followed by Montessori Level three students' colorful dance. Then with the unison of music and well organized dance, senior secondary boys carried a few little Krishna's for the event MatkhiPhod (breaking the pot - Uriyadi). The chief guest Sri.M.G.Srinavasan sir overwhelmed and expressed his words of appreciation and motivation to the students and the teachers.The program was winded up with Vote of thanks by Afnnas of grade I.Special prasatham was distributed to all the students. All the students from kg to grade XII and the parents of Montessori students witnessed and enjoyed the program.Really it was a colorful and grand successful program.

We are glad to share the joyous news with you. S.Gurucharan from Grade VIII has participated in the National open karate meet competition,which was held on 01.09.2024 at Anna stadium kancheepuram. He has participated in two categories: fight and action and won second prize in both competitions.Today our principal R.Rukmani mam announced his name in common prayer and honoured S.Gurcharan for his achievement . On behalf of our management,teachers and students principal conveyed wishes to him for his future endeavours.

Swami Dayananda Vidyalaya celebrated it's founder's day on 6th Sep 2024 in a grand and vibrant manner in G.R Auditorium. Chief guest of the day was Kalaimamani Smt.Revathi Muthuswamy, Director & Founder of Srirangam Barathanatyalaya.

The program started with lighting the lamp and offering flowers to the founder Swami Dayananda's Portrait by the dignitaries. The chief guest Smt.Revathi Muthuswamy, the correspondent of SDC, Sri .M.G.Srinivasan sir and the Principal of Swami Dayananda Vidyalaya Smt. Rukmani Madam. It was followed by prayer song, welcome address by the principal and the introduction of the chief guest to the gathering. Annual report of SDV for the academic year 2023- 2024 was proudly presented by the Principal Smt. Rukmani Madam. School toppers and subject toppers from X, XI, XII grades for the academic year 2023- 2024 in state board examination were awarded with certificates and trophies. The best girl and the best boy award with Rs.5000 cash award prize was given to the XII th grade toppers by the chief guest and the correspondent sir Sri.M.G.Srinivasan sir. Teachers who completed ten years of service in SDV were also honoured with a shield by the chief guest.

The chief guest appreciated the students efforts and congratulated the team work of SDV.
The cultural events based on the theme River " The Kaveri " titled "பொன்னியின் வழித்தடங்கள் ". The dance , drama and songs explained the journey of the river Kaveri from its birth place. ThalaKaveri from Karnataka and its outfall in the Bay of Bengal in Tamil Nadu.
Nearly 300 students from grade UKG to XII participated in the program and exhibited their talents. The cultural events includes the following,
1. Drama - அகத்தியர் story which explains the story behinds the river Kaveri names. - Touristes visiting places from ThalaKaveri to Manjakkudi and explaining the religious significance, culture, dance, art form of the region it flows through.
2. Dance - Coorg dance,Yakshagana,Mayilattam,Oyilattam, Barathanattiyam, invocation dance explains the mixed culture in the regions, the Kaveri flows through.
Indeed it was a grand successful program and a great feast to the eyes. The program was ended with the vote of thanks by the computer science faculty Mr.Maruthivasan and followed by National Anthem.

We are happy to share the joyous news, our student R.DHARSHANRAJ of class IV has participated and won the second prize in the “NATIONAL CROSS BOW SHOOTING CHAMPIONSHIP”& Third prize (Bronze medal )“NATIONAL AIR GUN SHOOTING” held on 04.10.2024 at RKG global school , Guldhar metro station Ghaziabad (Uttar -pradesh).

He also won ELITE JUNIOR ARCHER CHAMPIONSHIP award for the year 2024 held at tirupur on 13.10.2024.
On (14.10.2024) Morning common prayer he was honored by our Principal Mrs. R. Rukmani ,On behalf of our management, staff, students ,We congratulate Dharshanraj & wish him success in upcoming tournaments.

Attendees:

The entire parent’s from K.G to Class XII

Objective:

The objective of the parents' teachers meeting was to distribute the First terminal/ quarterly examination papers and progress card to the parents

Key Takeaways:

-class teachers interacted with the parents

Action Items:

- Parents are encouraged to attend upcoming school events and volunteer in various capacities. - Parents are invited to join all the school activities and to stay informed and engaged.

Feedback:

The orientation was well-received, with positive feedback from parents. Suggestions for improvement included providing more detailed information on specific academic programs and offering additional opportunities for parent-teacher interaction. Compartment wise feedback along with the attendance sheets were submitted to the principal.

Conclusion:

Overall 700(90%) parents were attended this orientation. The parents' orientation was a successful event that helped establish a strong partnership between our school and parents. We look forward to continuing this collaboration throughout the academic year.

"We are thrilled to share the joyful news that our students from grade 7 Master Vaithiswaran.N and Nikilesh P.M has participated in the State-level chess tournament Under-11 category on 03.11.2024 Sunday, hosted by Thiruvarur district Chess Association and Mannargudi taluk chess association held at “FUNNTASTIC AMUSEMENT PARK”-Mannargudi. During this morning's prayer, Principal Mrs. R. Rukmani honored the students with certificates and medals,. She praised the participants for their active participation. On this occasion, Principal Mrs.R.Rukmani also extended her gratitude to Chess Master Mr. Saravanan for providing this opportunity to our children."

We are happy to share the joyous news, our student S.RATHINA VEDHA of class I has participated and won the second prize in the “DISTRICT LEVEL CULTURAL COMPETITIONS” under 8 category on 10.11.2024, hosted by Regional cultural heritage center tanjore combined with Jawahar children’s club tanjore.

Swami Dayananda Vidyalaya celebrated children's day on 14th November 2024 with the great festive fervour in G.R auditorium. The program began with lighting the lamp by the chairperson and managing trustee of SDET smt. Sheela Balaji madam, the correspondent of SDC & trustee of SDET Sri.M.G.Srinivasan sir, Swami Rameshwaranandhaji and the principal of SDV Smt.S.Rukmani and it was followed by prayer by the school choir. An introduction about children's day was given by the teaching faculty Mrs kalaivani. The principal of SDV welcomed the gathering and wished the students happy children's day. The Chairperson and managing trust of SDET Smt.Sheela Balaji madam wished the gathering and gave a brief note about our founders vision of bringing this institution in the rural Manjakudi. Swami Rameshwaranandhaji enlightened the gathering. It was followed by the students dance performance ,group discussion and also power packed performances by the teachers of SDV which included dance, song and skit. Then the parents from pre kg to 4th standard had done ramp walk with their wards enthusiastically and exhibited their skills which included storytelling , sloka and dance. Lady teachers performed dance and sung a song in the forenoon session, Gent masters performed a drama in the afternoon on the title of “2k kids vs 90’s kids”. The students wear awarded with medals by the secretary Madam in the FN session and the principal in the afternoon session. The program was ended with vote of thanks by kg assistant coordinator Mrs Vasanthapriya in the FN session and the primary coordinator Mrs Geetha in the AN session. Truly the day was fun filled, an excited one and the little ones and their parents left the GR auditorium with full of memorable stories about this special day