Felicitation Ceremony

On 8th December 2025, Vivekananda Kendra Zilla Parishad Vidyalaya, Port Mout organized a special felicitation ceremony to honour the students who secured prizes at various levels in the Arts & Science Exhibition (ASTHRA) 2025. The event highlighted the creative and scientific talents of the participants, who had put in dedicated effort to excel in their respective categories.

During the programme, the guide teachers proudly presented the prizes to the winners, appreciating their hard work, innovative ideas, and commitment toward excellence. Their guidance and encouragement played a key role in shaping the students’ achievements.

 

The ceremony concluded with applause and appreciation, marking a memorable moment of pride and joy for the students, teachers, and the entire school community.

 Chhote Scientist Programme 

Resource Person : Shri Tushar Juvekar, Head of Chhote Scientist, KPIT, Pune Maharashtra  

On 04th December 2025, VKZPV Port Mout had the privilege of welcoming Shri Tushar Juvekar, Head of the Chhote Scientists programme KPIT, Pune, Maharashtra. 

The guests first attended the morning assembly, where he was formally introduced to the school community by Ms. Anuradha Sharma. A brief overview of their work and the purpose of their visit was also shared with the students and staff.

Following the assembly, an interactive session with the science teachers was conducted in the Mini Hall. During this session, Shri Juvekar highlighted the objectives and methodology of the Chhote Scientists initiative and discussed strategies to enhance scientific curiosity among students.

A booklet on questioning skills and activity-based learning was also shared, offering valuable insights into promoting inquiry and critical thinking in classroom teaching.

The session was attended by students of Classes VI to VIII, who actively participated and benefited from the activities and demonstrations.In total, 207 students, 08 teachers from VKZPV Port Mout and 02 teachers from ZPVKV, Ferrargunj were present for the programme.

In the concluding session, Shri. Tushar Juvekar enlightened the students and teachers with the importance and main objectives of Chhote scientist program and encouraged the teachers to conduct such activities frequently and motivated the students to show active participation. He also   expressed his satisfaction about the activites conducted by the teachers throughout the year by reviewing the chhote Scientists record. 

Vote of Thanks delivered by HOI, VKZPV Port Mout and expressed her gratitude and Sincerely thanked his presence. 

The visit proved to be highly enriching and inspiring, providing new perspectives on hands-on science education and inquiry-based pedagogy for both students and teachers.

 Visit of Mananeeya Bhanudas Ji (All India General Secretary, Vivekananda Kendra)

On 1st December 2025, Vivekananda Kendra Zilla Parishad Vidyalaya, Port Mout, had the honour of welcoming Mananeeya Bhanudas Ji, All India General Secretary of Vivekananda Kendra. He was accompanied by Susri Varsha Bhujone, Secretary of VKVs Andaman, and Shri Venugopal, Education Officer of VKVs Andaman. Their visit brought profound inspiration to the entire school community.

The day began with the morning assembly, which the esteemed dignitaries attended. The assembly was conducted in a disciplined and graceful manner, and the students chanted the Karma Yoga Shloka, leading and following it with devotion, clarity, and sincerity. After the assembly, the dignitaries participated in the Gita Jayanti celebration organized in the school, where the significance of the Bhagavad Gita was highlighted through devotional performances and activities.

Following this, Mananeeya Bhanudas Ji interacted with the students of the Vidyalaya and offered his blessings. He guided them on how they should prepare for their upcoming examinations and motivated them to study with focus, confidence, and sincerity. His interaction was extremely fruitful and engaging, and the students felt deeply encouraged by his inspiring words and personal experiences.

After the student interaction, the teachers of BV-I to Class II presented the academic performance of their classes, along with details of flagship activities, Gruha Sampark, and other initiatives undertaken for the overall development of the students. The dignitaries appreciated their systematic efforts, commitment, and dedication. Soon after, a Community Lunch was organized, providing an opportunity for teachers and dignitaries to interact informally and share experiences in a spirit of harmony and togetherness.

Post lunch, the teachers of Classes III to XII made a detailed presentation, explaining their class-wise academic performance, flagship activities such as Spoken English, Gruha Sampark reports, and the implementation of the Holistic Progress Card (HPC). The presentations reflected the dedication of the teachers towards ensuring academic excellence as well as the holistic growth of every child.

Towards the end of the program, Mananeeya Bhanudas Ji shared his valuable insights with the teachers. He also advised the teachers to go through page no. 12 of the book "Eknathji" and pages 349 & 350 of the book "Spiritualizing Life", highlighting that the values learned from these readings should be included in school activities and also conveyed to students during the morning assembly. He emphasized that students and parents place immense trust in teachers, and it is the teacher’s responsibility to honour, nurture, and uphold that trust. He urged teachers to make children genuinely interested in their subjects by motivating and engaging them meaningfully. He also reminded everyone that Swami Vivekananda should remain at the centre of every activity conducted in the school, as his ideals provide the true direction and purpose of education.

He encouraged teachers to cultivate regular reading habits and to practice Swadhyay and Prawachan, as these are essential for personal and professional growth. Finally, he reminded teachers to take care of every child with sincerity, affection, and commitment, as a teacher plays a crucial and transformative role in a student’s life. The meeting concluded with Kendra Prarthana.

The visit of Mananeeya Bhanudas Ji was deeply inspiring and left a lasting impact on both teachers and students, motivating everyone to work with renewed dedication in the spirit of Vivekananda Kendra.

  14th Annual Athletic Meet

The 14th Annual Athletic Meet of Vivekananda Kendra Zilla Parishad Vidyalaya, Port Mout was organised with great enthusiasm on 29th November 2025 in the school premises. 

The programme was anchored by Miss. Ankita Biswas and Miss. Manabi Roy, began at 8:30am. With the arrival of the Chief Guest, Shri S. Bhoominathan, Up-Adhyaksh, Zilla Parishad, South Andaman, and the Guest of Honour, Shri K.P. Mammu, International Athlete and Asian Games Gold Medalist. Members of the Zilla Parishad and delegates from various organisations also graced the occasion. The dignitaries offered flowers at the statue of Swamiji, after which they were welcomed with bouquets.

The ceremony began with a prayer, followed by the welcome address of the Principal, Smti. Sabita Devi, who highlighted the significance of sports in shaping discipline and character. The Chief Guest then hoisted the flag, after which the students of all houses, led by their Captains, presented a smart and well-coordinated March Past. The Meet was officially declared open by the Chief Guest, and the torch, symbolising the spirit of sportsmanship, was lit and passed from Captain to Captain. The Oath Taking ceremony was led by the School Captain, Ishaan Singh of Class XII, who pledged fair play and dedication on behalf of all participants.

The young students of Class I and II performed the Nanhe Anthem. The programme continued with various impressive displays including Mass PT by Classes III to V, Pyramid formation, Umbrella Drill, Clap Drill, Hand Movement Display, Yoga Demonstration and Self-Defence techniques. These performances were vibrant, lively and greatly appreciated by the audience. Alongside these displays, athletic events for students of Classes VI to VIII were conducted with great excitement and sportsman spirit. The Relay Races for both boys and girls stood out for their energy and competitive spirit.

Adding fun and thrill to the occasion, a Tug of War was conducted between the current students and the ex-students, which created a cheerful and nostalgic atmosphere. A special event for parents was also organised, which saw enthusiastic participation and enjoyment from all sides.

The prize distribution for selected games and the conducted events on the same day was carried out by the Chief Guest, while prizes for the March Past were awarded by the Guest of Honour. Awards were also given to the winners of the parents’ events, and the Best House trophy was presented, acknowledging the collective effort and teamwork of the students. The Chief Guest then delivered an inspiring speech, encouraging students to take active part in sports and continue striving for excellence in the future. Mementoes were presented to both the Chief Guest and the Guest of Honour by the Head of Institution as a token of appreciation.

The meet was officially declared closed and the flag was brought down and handed over to the PET for safe custody.

The Vote of Thanks was delivered by Smti. Kirti Tiwari, who expressed gratitude to all the dignitaries, guests, teachers, students and supporting staff for their contribution in making the event a grand success. The programme concluded with the National Anthem, leaving everyone with a sense of pride, joy and accomplishment.

A total no. of 769 children, 400 parents, 34 teaching  & 07 non- teaching staff were part of this event.

Amrut Parivar Collaboration with Gita Jayanyti

The Vivekananda Kendra Zilla Parishad Vidyalaya, Port Mout organized a group discussion session for the parents enrolled as Sankul’s of the Amrut Parivar in connection with the observance of Gita Jayanti on 28th November 2025.

The program began with warm anchoring by Kavitha Ma’am, followed by a welcome address by the HOI, Smti. Sabita Devi, who greeted the gathering and highlighted the purpose of the collaborative initiative.

To facilitate meaningful interaction, the participating parents were divided into different ‘Sankuls’, with each Sankul guided by an assigned teacher. The discussions were centered around six important themes:

 

*Bhavan

*Bhusha

*Bhasha

*Brahman

*Bhojan

 *Bhajan

Parents enthusiastically participated in the group discussions and shared their experiences, observations, and reflections on each theme. Their feedback was overwhelmingly positive, and they expressed happiness regarding the initiative. They also assured their full cooperation and involvement in future activities under the Amrut Parivar program.A total of 27 parents and 06 teaching staff members attended the program, contributing to a vibrant and collaborative atmosphere.

Overall, the group discussion served as a constructive platform for strengthening parent–school collaboration and promoting value-based learning inspired by the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita.