News Round-up @ October - 2011

The growth at physical, vital, emotional, intellectual and spiritual spheres is a sign of liveliness, and is being exceedingly exhibited in day to day activities in our VKVs. It’s a gratification and joy of fulfillment to share with you some of our achievements in the month gone by. 

Akhil Bhartiya Adhikari Baithak (ABAB) 2011:

Every third year the ABAB is held at VK Kanyakumari. The occasion is like a Kumbh bereft of Mela. There were Adhikaris from Nagar level for this Baithak. It was wonderful experience to listen to the multidimensional service activities going on at various centers that helps to perceive the colossal task of man making, taken up by VK. Mananeeya Parameshwaraji’s session on the significance of Team Work was simply a masterpiece. Mananeeya Balakrishnanji and Nivedita Didi, both Vice Presidents of VK also addressed and motivated the Karyakartas. The state of the art ambience of Baithak venue and logistic support were of par excellence. After Baithak I had been to Coimbatore for Kendra Abhyas Shibhir for senior Jeevan Vritis of our organization.

Success begets success- VKVs bring laurels:

Investigatory Project Competition, 2010-2011 conducted by Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, North East Institute of Science and Technology (NEIST, and formerly RRL) Jorhat-Assam bear out scientific acumen of VKVs. VKV Kuporijo came out with unique accomplishment, bagging first, second and third ranks in Group A (Class VI to X) at state level besides first in NE region. In group B (class XI to degree level), VKV Jairampur adjudged first followed by VKV Yazali as second.  VKV Jairampur also ranked third in North East region.

Science Exhibition:

State level competitions conducted by Department of Education, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, VKVs have come out with flying colors. VKVs Tafrogam, Oyan, EMRS Bana and Itanagar got selected to represent Arunachal Pradesh in Zonal Science Exhibition to be held in Kolkata.

Children’s Science Congress:

The result of District Level of National Children Science Congress is just pouring in.  VKV Oyan bagged 1st and 2nd Position in East Siang, Tafrogam 1st - in Lohit, Shergaon 3rd in West Kameng.  The results of other districts are awaited.

Games:

The cluster level matches of Eknathji football and Volleyball tournament are just over and the lineup for final round is drawn. VKV-Roing, Seijosa, Sher, Itanagar, Ziro and Banderdewa are qualified for the final round of Football Tournament and Roing, Yazali, Kuporijo, Itanagar, Shergaon and Oyan are reserved their seats for the final round of Volley ball .  The final round is to be slated   at VKV Roing from 24 to 27 November 2011.

Resource sharing with other VKVs in Tamil Nadu:

Shri. Shital Desai was sent to VKV Valliyur & Kanyakumari to train the students in Band Display.  For us it is usual program in Arunachal but the only one of its kind for Valliyur town. The procession with School band has captivated the attention of local populace.  At places there were replays on public request. The entire township got the taste of VKV’s stuff and style.  The good,  whatsoever form it be, has to go to places and beget more good and get refined in the process.

Retirement:

Another event to be mentioned here is the retirement of Shri. S.B.Dixitji, Education Officer, VKVAPT, who had been with us since 1978.  He has left an indelible mark in the heart of all the staff members with his unique working style and shown how one can age gracefully and gratefully.  We would definitely miss his professional expertise. On 31^st October a befitting function was organized in the administrative office for the farewell.

“Fill the brain with high thoughts, highest ideals, place them day and night before you and out of that will come great work.”  

-Swami Vivekananda