SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE TO INDIGENT STUDENTS SPONSORED BY RAMAKRISHNA MATH, KANCHIPURAM
A function was held on Friday, 6th JULY 2018 for distributing scholarship to a few deserving poor students. The assistance helping students by a substantial amount was sponsored by Sri Ramakrishna Math, Kanchipuram. Other donors were the family related to Senior Staff Dr. Shantha Ramakrishanan of the Boys School, Theosophical Society, Kanchipuram and the family of Dr. C. K. Raman, the Secretary of the School. Swami Atmagananandaji Maharaj, President of the Math presided over the function and gave away the scholarship to 37 students. The cash assistance was graciously handed over to the recipients by Swami Atmagananandaji. In his address, the Swamiji stressed upon the importance of higher education and said that interest in pursuing studies, good character and adhering to our country’s rich culture are the ingredients to success. He profusely praised the yeomen and selfless service rendered by the Secretary of the School for imparting quality education to the students. Large number of students and parents of the recipients were also present.
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| Swami Athmahanandhaji Maharaj, President of the Math giving scholarship Certificate to E.Dinesh of VIII – A |
Students beneficiaries with the swamiji, and the donors |
COUNSELLING BY PSYCHIATRIST
The Alumni Association of the Schools, as part of their activities, had arranged for a counselling session on Thursday, 19th July 2018.
Ten students each from Girls, Boys and the State Board schools attended the counselling session by Dr. R. Satish Kumar, Senior Assistant Surgeon, Government Hospital, Kanchipuram. The students expressed their happiness at having had an opportunity to discuss their problems with a leading Psychiatrist and thanked the management.
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| Dr.Sathish Kumar, Senior Assistant Surgeon, Government Hospital, Kanchipuram addressing the students |
ZONAL ATHLETIC MEET
Zonal Athletic Meet for High jump was conducted in the Boys School on 16th August 2018. The meet was inaugurated by our Secretary. Nearly 300 students from 45 schools took part in the meet. Boys and Girls from all the 3 categories participated. Physical Education teachers from all the schools were also present.
The meet was enjoyed by everybody.
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| S.Rajarajan of XII – IA under the Super Senior Category seen jumping. He bagged the First Prize |
NON-TEACHING STAFF HONOURED
Not wishing to leave our non-teaching and support staff in commemorating ‘Teachers’ Day’, memento was given to them in the forenoon on Monday, 10th September 2018. The Secretary, the Joint Secretary and the Heads of the institutions of the group participated in the function.
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| The Secretary handing over a memento to the office staff Mrs.Menaka | Support staff Mr.Paneer being handed over a memento by the Secretary while the Principals of S.S.K.V.Mat.Schools look on regarding the usage of the Manners Manual |
SATISH DHAWAN SPACE CENTRE
Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) or Sriharikota Range (SHAR) is a rocket launch centre operated by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). It is located in Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh. Sriharikota Range was renamed in 2002 after ISRO’s former chairman Satish Dhawan.
It Conducted the ‘ World Space Week’ 2018 in SSKV Schools West Raja Street, Kanchipuram from 5th October to 7th October 2018. They exhibited models of Rockets and Satellites which were very much enjoy by the students. Many Schools came and visited by the Exhibition of the models and photographs. It was very educative.
Competitions were conducted by the Resource Persons from ISRO and many prizes were given.
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| Kuthu Vilaku being lit by Mrs.Shantha Sheela Nair,the former Secretary to the Government of Tamilnadu.
The Secretary is also seen |
Resource Person from ISRO handing over a memento to Mrs.C.Bhama,Principal,S.S.K.V.Mat.Hr.Sec.School while Mrs.Shantha Sheela Nair shows her appreciation |
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| Students giving explanation to a show piece about space.Many Students from various schools attentively listen to it. |
INTRAMURAL SPORTS DAY
Intramural sports was conducted in our school ground on 22nd October 2018. Our Secretary presided over the function. The Olympic torch was taken round the ground and handed over to the Secretary as the symbol of Inauguration. The Secretary was present for the first few events and encouraged the students.
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| Students handing over the Olympic torch to the Secretary | Students ready to run a race |