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The Parents’ Orientation Program for Classes 3 and 4 was successfully organized in our school with great enthusiasm and participation on 7th June 2025. The event aimed to build a strong bridge between the parents and the school community, ensuring a shared vision for the holistic development of the students.
The program began with a welcome address by Smt. Manisha Devi, Principal. The felicitation of the Chief Guest, Smt, followed this. Shailu Billai, Alumni of VKV Tafrogam (first Batch), Chairperson of Women wings, Clasom, and Special Guest Dr. Jeevantu Tikhak,  Prof. of IGG College, Yuva Pramukh of Arunjyoti, Lohit Vibhag, and Alumni of VKV Jairampur were warmly welcomed and honored with a token of love. The introduction of the Class Teachers and Subject Teachers followed this.  Each teacher was introduced to the parents, and they briefly shared their roles and the subjects they handle, helping parents to understand the academic structure of their child’s class. At this point, the students of Class 4 took to the stage and sang a beautiful patriotic song, filling the atmosphere with pride and love for the nation. This was followed by an energetic action song by Class 3, performed with full enthusiasm and coordination. The cultural segment concluded with an impressive PT (Physical Training) display, where students showcased basic formations and exercises, reflecting discipline and teamwork.
After this, Smt. Sailu Bellai, Chief Guest of the programme, formally introduced the parents, and she addressed the gathering with an encouraging message, highlighting the importance of collaboration between parents and the school in shaping the future of the children. The session proceeded with the introduction of Vivekananda Kendra and its different activities. Parents were encouraged to be part of these programs that aim to inculcate moral, cultural, and social values among students.
Later, a special time was dedicated to parents' feedback. Several parents came forward to express their thoughts and suggestions. They appreciated the school’s efforts in maintaining a transparent and value-based education system. 
Towards the end of the program, a few parents came forward as patrons, offering their donations to support the Vivekananda Kendra. Their generous contribution was acknowledged and appreciated by the school management. The program concluded with a vote of thanks, leaving parents feeling informed, engaged, and inspired to support their children and the school throughout the academic year.

World Environment Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm and environmental consciousness in our school on 5th June, 2025. The day was filled with activities, awareness programmes, and active participation from students, teachers, and dignitaries.
The celebration began with the felicitation of our esteemed Chief Guest, Shri. Eha Tacho, Residential Researcher of EECEP, graced the occasion with inspiring words and a powerful PowerPoint presentation on the importance of preserving our environment. Following this, the Guests of Honor arrived, Su. Rim, Coordinator of EECEP, Shri. Jeevantu Tikhak, Prof. of IGG College, and Arunjyoti Karyakartha, Shri. Aba Pulu, Prof. of IGG College, Shri. Bachamso Chiba, Coordinator of School Supporting Group and Smt. Achina Chiba Ass. The coordinator of School Supporting Group were warmly welcomed by our school.
Following this, Highlighted the significance of the day and Inter House Role play Competition was conducted on the theme” Voice of the Earth”, where students vividly portrayed different environmental issues and their possible solutions through creative performances. The guests were highly impressed by their awareness and acting skills.
Later, a live video was screened for the students, showcasing our Honorable Education Minister launching “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0”. This moment filled everyone with pride and a sense of larger community involvement in the cause.
School supporting group coordinator, Shri. Bachamso Chiba donated ornamental plant saplings, highlighting the importance of planting trees. A plantation drive followed, where students, teachers, and the chief guests actively participated by planting the saplings around the school campus.
The celebration continued with various competitions to encourage creativity and expression among students. These included:
1.    Essay Writing Competition
2.    Poetry Writing
3.    Poster Making
Meanwhile, a group of selected students had already represented the school at the Bamboosa Library, where they participated in a Rangoli Competition and a Quiz Competition related to World Environment Day. We are proud to announce that our students not only participated with enthusiasm but also won prizes in both events.
The entire day was a wonderful blend of learning, action, and celebration, reinforcing the idea that protecting the environment is a shared responsibility. It was truly a memorable and impactful event for the whole school community.

Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya, Tafrogam Honoured with Arunachal Pradesh Women Achiever Award 2025
Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya (VKV), Tafrogam, has been selected for the  Arunachal Pradesh Women Achiever Award 2024-25 under the Institutional Category for its significant contribution towards the implementation of women-related legislation, gender mainstreaming, and creating a positive environment in favour of women. This recognition was conferred by the State Level Committee for the Felicitation of Women Achievers Award Scheme, under the Department of Women and Child Development.
The prestigious award was presented on March 8, 2025, during the International Women's Day celebration at D.K. Convention Centre, Itanagar. Smt. Manisha Devi, Principal of VKV Tafrogam, received the award on behalf of the institution. The honour includes a cash prize of ₹1,00,000 and a certificate of recognition.
This remarkable achievement is the result of the dedicated efforts, perseverance, and commitment of the Jeevanvratis, Karyakartas, villagers, teachers, parents, well-wishers, and students who have continuously contributed to the school’s mission since its inception.

Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya, Tafrogam celebrated Matri Puja, a special event to honor and express gratitude towards parents on 30th January 2025. The program was a huge success, with enthusiastic participation from students, teachers, and parents. The parents of all the students participated enthusiastically in this puja.
The program began with a warm welcome and introduction by our Principal, Smt. Manisha Devi. Students presented a vibrant and mesmerized group song highlighting mothers' importance in our lives.
Our Chief Guest Sri. Wijali Manyu Kri, Alumna of VKV Tafrogam, Writer, Entrepreneur beautifully highlighted the importance of Matri Puja. She inspired the students with a motivational speech, emphasizing the significance of mothers in shaping our lives and society.
The highlight of the event was the Matri Puja ceremony, where students worshiped their mothers and sought their blessings. Su. Suravi Didi, teacher of VKV Tafrogam conducted the puja.  
The program concluded with a sharing experience of students and parents. It was the highlight of today’s celebration, where the whole place filled with lots of emotions and happiness. The parents expressed their gratitude towards Vivekananda Kendra for organizing such type of programmes in all the VKVs.
The event witnessed active participation from students of class 10, who showcased their active participation. The parents blessed the daughters for their upcoming Class X Board Examination and their bright future.  79 parents of 41 students were present in the programme.
The Matri Puja celebration was a memorable event that reinforced the importance of mothers in our lives. It was a great and enthusiastic celebration.

Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya, Tafrogam celebrated Vivekananda Jayanti, commemorating the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda at the School Auditorium on 21st January 2025, Krishna Paksha Saptami Tithi as per Hindu Calendar.
.The program began with a welcome address by Smt Manisha Devi, Principal, VKV Tafrogam who emphasized the significance of Swami Vivekananda’s teachings in today’s world. In the program, students presented various cultural shows, including songs, dances, and skits. A mime performance on discipline, a mega dance, a khamthi dance, a dumbbell exercise by Class 5, and a Samatha performance by Class 3 and 4 students were also some highlights of the event. Students also presented a skit on the life of Swami Vivekananda, highlighting his key messages and philosophies.
 
The Chief Guest, Sri. Thutan Jamba (APPS) SP, Lohit district, and Guest of Honor Dr. Naku Taloh (DVO), Lohit district, inspired the students with their motivational speech, emphasizing the importance of Swami Vivekananda’s teachings in shaping their lives and careers. 

The event included prize distribution to Km Puna Ummi, 1st topper of district level, 3rd topper among all the VKVs of Arunachal Pradesh, 3rd topper of state level in class X CBSE examination 2023-24, the proficiency prize winners; 3rd position holder of Group C and D of State Level Gita Chanting Competition and Prajnya Vikash GK Test winners by the Chief Guest and Guest of Honor. 
The Vivekananda Jayanti celebration was a grand success with 1340 attendees including students, teachers, well-wishers, School Supporting Group members, and parents together to commemorate the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. The event served as a reminder of the importance of Swami Vivekananda’s teachings in today’s world and inspired students to adopt his philosophies in their daily lives.

The Workshop Demonstration on Bharatanatyam was held on January 17, 2025, at the school auditorium from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. under the banner of Spic Macay. The objective of the program was to provide an insightful workshop on the classical dance form, Bharatanatyam. The artist of the event was the renowned dancer Dr. Debaldev Jana. 

The session commenced with a welcome speech delivered by Ahili Lingi of class 8, who gave a brief introduction about Spic Macay and Dr. Devaldev Jana and his contributions to classical dance. Smt. Manisha Devi, Principal of VKV Tafrogam felicitated the artist.

During the event, Dr. Debaldev Jana performed two different styles of classical dances, showcasing the beauty and intricacies of Bharatanatyam. Following the performances, he engaged with the audience by teaching some basic steps of Bharatanatyam to the teachers and students, making it an interactive and educational experience for all attendees.

We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to our principal for organizing this enriching demonstration. The workshop concluded with enthusiastic participation from both teachers and students, who gained a deeper appreciation and understanding of Bharatanatyam.

·       No. in organising team: 1a) No. of parents.:  34

      1b) Teachers:  09

      1c) students: 04

       2)  No. in audience: 1221

·       Venue and attendance:

International Yoga Day was celebrated in our school on 21st June 2022. The Chief Guest of the event was Shri Karikho Kri, MLA, Tezu-Sunpura Assembly Constituency. One of the senior karyakarta of VKVAPT, Shri. Krishna Kumar Sir was also present in the event. The programme began at 7:30 a.m. with invocation by the students of Class IX. Then a welcome song was performed by the students of class VII. After that our Principal, Shri. R.M. Pillai sir gave a welcome speech. Then our Chief guest was felicitated by our Principal. Afterwards, Smt. Indubala Devi delivered a speech on the importance of the day followed by Yoga display by the students. Our honorable Chief Guest along with his members, school staff also joined the students. The total number of participants was 360. All participants enthusiastically performed warming exercises, Yogasanas, Breathing exercises, Pranayama and Meditation.

After Yoga Display, our Chief Guest presented a blessing speech. During his address, he explained the importance of Yoga in our daily life. Also he enlightened the students and told them about the importance of Guru in students' life. He also donated Rs. 50,000 to the school. At last Shri P.K. Pandey Sir, Cluster Incharge presented the vote of thanks.

The programme ended with Shanti Manta at 08:30 am.