Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya, Shergaon celebrated the auspicious programme of “Amrit Parivar Milan” on 24th December 2021 with gaiety and solemnity. Altogether 185 family members from 72 families and School staff were present. The programme started at 9:30 am with lighting of the lamp by the principal and few of the Parents, followed by invocation performed by the students. To welcome the guest, a welcome song “Swagatam Swagatam” was sung by the students of standard X. Shri Shyamal Chakraborty, Principal in his unique style extended a warm welcome to all and explained the purpose of the day. He very elegantly conveyed the message of celebrating Amrit Parivar Milan in the school and said that family is essential to one’s natural stability on becoming a morally respected human being in society. Speaking on the significance of the day Shri Balasaheb Nagrale, Vice Principal in his words explained the inner depth of the importance of family bonding and need for strengthening them. Each invited parents were called for self-introduction. Everyone of them came forward and told their name’s, child name and the place they belong to. It was indeed a great pleasure for all to know one another. This was followed by a Geet session. Smt. Puspalata Nagrale, Teacher VKV Shergaon sang a melodious song “Mukt ho gagan sada swarg se bane mahi” which was lead and follow. All the parents, staff, children cooperated and showed their involvement. To energised and get refreshed tea and snacks were also served to the assembled. Next was the Krida Yoga session. Shri Hari Shankar Mahato, Teacher VKV Shergaon demonstrated some yoga and pranayama activities which can be freely practiced in our home in a hussle free style. All the assembled participated in the event. Next was the video screening session. Shri Anjan Purkayastha, Teacher VKV Shergaon screened the video on lecture session by Mananeeye Nivedita Didi on the importance of Amrit Parivar Milan and ways to strengthen the family bonding. Didi explained when one reflects on the true essence of family, one must not initially reflect on the physicality aspect of family but instead the internal approach of the concept by strict observation of one’s natural growth through genuine support obtained only through strong family unity. Also, one short video was screened to highlight the need of strong families and understand the need for strengthening them. Next session was a game session. Shri Kalyan Dutta, Roshan Gurung, Puspalata Nagrale, Teacher VKV Shergaon involved the parents and students in the game session. Everybody enthusiastically participated in the event. It was time for group discussion among the parents. Parents were divided into four group. Topic for the group discussion “How family can become Amrit Parivar” was given and 20 minutes of time was allotted for the discussion. Later on, a leader from each group came forward and expressed the views on behalf of the group on the aforesaid given topic. Each group gave a beautiful presentation and expressed their opinions which was praiseworthy. Two of the parents also shared their experience of the programme and expressed their gratitude to VKV Shergaon for conducting such a beautiful programme under the banner of Vivekananda Kendra. Next was vote of thanks by Shri Anjan Purkayastha, Teacher VKV Shergaon in his style of using befitting words. He thanked everyone for their whole hearted co-operation to make the programme a successful. He also appealed to all to understand the deepness of the programme and make Amrit Parivar a success and fruitful in the days to come. The whole programme which was of four hours duration was conducted in a befitting manner. The programme concluded with Shanti Mantra.
