The Hands-on training on Solar Study Lamp Assembly is a part of the Gandhi Global Solar Yatra (GGSY) . As a part of this yatra, Students Solar Ambassador small workshop was organized by Science & Technology Dept. Itanagar on 14th September 2019. The technicians from this department gave complete demonstration on assembly of solar LED lamp. Under this workshop, 30 students of Class IX/X & 7 teachers took part in How to assemble their own solar study lamps?
'Solar Study Lamp’ kit is a lighting device consisting of a solar PV module, battery, LED, and electronics. Battery, LED, and electronics are placed in a plastic housing. The look of the lamp is similar to a table lamp wherein the lamp base is connected to the LED via flexible gooseneck. The solar lamp uses 1 Watt LED as the light source and houses 3.2 Volt, 2000 mAh rechargeable Lithium Ferrous Phosphate (LiFePO4) battery to store the power. A 2.5 Watt Solar Panel charges the lamp during daytime. The lamp is designed to provide 5-6 hours of study light every day throughout the year.
Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya Itanagar celebrated Universal Brotherhood Day on11th Sept 2019 in Eknathji Centenary Hall. Altogether 250 parents, 450 students and all the staff of school attended the programme. Dr. Kakade Rajendra Chhagan Principal formally welcomed and felicitated the Chief Guest Dr. Joram Begi (Vivekananda Kendra Prant Sanchalak, Arunachal Pradesh) Chief Information Commission Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh. There was also the presence of Shri Vasant Barve as Guest of Honour on this occasion.
Dr. Joram Begi addressed the august gathering of the audience and briefed about significance of the day. Moreover he emphasized the completion of 50 years of Rock Memorial of Swami Vivekananda and the different activities undertaken in all the Nation to mark this celebration like a Maha Sampark Abhiyan (Ek Bharat Vijayi Bharat). He also spoke about the historical Chicago Address of Swami Vivekananda which was pure call of Universal Brotherhood and universal acceptances in the year of 1893.
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In response to vide circular CBSE /DIR(ACAD) 2019 dated on August 26, 2019, Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya Itanagar Chimpu District Papumpare Arunachal Pradesh had arranged the necessary things to telecast the live programme of "Fit India Movement" at Eknathaji Centenary Bhavan.
Before the commencement of the live telecast briefed concept of the programme was given to all students. Class VI to IX students were involved in this telecast programme. Over all 264 students and teachers attended the live telecast of "Fit India Movement"
Janmashtami was celebrated at VKV Itanagar on 24th August , 2019. All The teachers, students and 450 parents were present on the special occasion. The program started at 09:30 am with welcome address by Principal, Dr. Kakade Rajendra Chaggan.
Dr. Shiv Prasad Mishra told significance of the day in delightful manner to all the gathering.
The Chief Guest Shri. B. D. Meena, Principal Kendriya Vidyalaya Itanagar No. 2 addressed the audience with a wonderful speech on the relation of Janmashtami with present day situation and brief history of Lord Shri Krishna's birth. Smt. Biri Yalik Chairman School Supporting Group was present on the auspicious occasion as guest of honour.
The following programme were present to mark this special day.
Life Skills:- As the word describes, are the abilities required to effectively deal with demands and challenges of life.
Encouraging teachers to develop their own set of life skills and use them to prepare the youth to face the challenges effectively, an interactive day long workshop was conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). Dr. Sujata Choudhary (Ex. Principal of Hindustani KV) was the resource person of the day Around 9 teachers from different schools participated in the workshop at good Shepherd School, Naharlagun, on 8th August’ 2019.
The session began with group division and each group was asked to name the group and followed by group activity which helped participants to become aware of their own understanding about Life Skills.
Second session began with group activity in which Teaching Techniques were provided to us and we was asked to present merits and demerits of the techniques and the life skills that can be developed using these techniques.
Third session began with individual activity in which participants were asked to solve some problems given in handouts.
Fourth session began with Drama presented by participants in a group.
Closing session began with individual activity of question and answers.
The objective to be achieved, as per CBSE by conducting this workshop was to make teachers well equipped with Knowledge that can help them manage and deal with innumerable instances happening inside / outside the classrooms.
On 5th and 6th of August 9, 2019 two English teachers from Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya, Itanagar went to attend the two day workshop held at Good Shepherd School, Naharlagun.
The total number of teachers expected to be 16.But unfortunately many of them did not attend.
After a brief introduction, the sessions were held. The resource person highlighted the objectives of National Curriculum Framework (NCF) . The following are the objectives of language teaching-learning.
The first day three sessions were held. The first session was a group activity where participants had to discuss and present on a topic “ What is the difference between learning a mother tongue and a second language. Are the stages of learning same?”
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73th Independence Day & Rakshabandhan was celebrated at Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya Itanagar with gaiety and fevour. As it was reminder of how Rakshabandhan is associated with India's struggle for independence.
At the outset the National Flag was hoisted in the school premises by Shri. Dr. Kakade Rajendra Chhagan, Principal VKV Itanagar followed by his address to the assembly of students and teachers on the auspicious occasion of Independence Day & Rakshabandhan.
It was followed by :
2.Then there were House-wise Cultural Competitions of Patriotic & Traditional Dance, Patriotic Songs Competition of boys. Each house has represented their
Patriotic Dance with unique themes. Total 600 students along with staff, parents & well wishers attended the programme