Mock Drill  – 24 April 2026

Vivekananda Kendra Zilla Parishad Vidyalaya,Port Mout

An earthquake mock drill was successfully conducted on 24 April 2026 at Vivekananda Kendra Zilla Parishad Vidyalaya, Port Mout with the objective of enhancing awareness and preparedness among students and staff in the event of an earthquake.

                                     

The program commenced with an awareness session at 9:00 a.m., during which students were educated about earthquake safety measures, potential risks, and appropriate responses during seismic activity. Special emphasis was placed on the internationally recommended safety technique, “Drop, Cover, and Hold,” which helps minimize injury during tremors. The session aimed to build confidence among students and ensure they understood the importance of staying calm and acting responsibly during emergencies.

Following the awareness session, the mock drill was carried out in a systematic and disciplined manner. Upon hearing the emergency signal, students immediately practiced the “Drop, Cover, and Hold” technique inside their classrooms. After the simulated shaking stopped, they proceeded to evacuate the building in an orderly manner, following designated evacuation routes under the guidance of their teachers.

The students assembled at the pre-determined safe zone within the school premises. Attendance was quickly verified to ensure that all students had evacuated safely. Throughout the exercise, students demonstrated alertness, cooperation, and a clearf understanding of the safety procedures.                                                 

The entire drill was conducted under the supervision of the Teacher-in-Charge, who ensured that all safety protocols were followed and that the evacuation process was smooth and disciplined. Teachers and staff played an active role in guiding students, maintaining order, and reinforcing safety instructions.                             

The mock drill proved to be highly effective in reinforcing emergency preparedness among students. It

not only enhanced their awareness but also instilled a sense of responsibility and readiness to respond appropriately in real-life situations. The school management appreciated the active participation of students and staff and emphasized the importance of conducting such drills regularly to ensure a safe and secure learning environment.

A total no.of 641students were part of it along with their teachers.

The Personality Development Camp (PDC)

Vivekananda Kendra Zilla Parishad Vidyalaya, Port Mout, South Andaman

Date: 23rd March 2026 to 25th March 2026

 

The Personality Development Camp (PDC) was successfully conducted in our Vidyalaya for the students of Classes VI and VII of the session 2026-2027 with the objective of enhancing their overall personality, learning abilities, and life skills through various informative and interactive sessions.

A total of 92 students actively participated in the camp. To promote teamwork and participation, students were divided into four ganas comprising Classes VI and VII.

 

Day 1:

*23rd March 2026

 

The programme began with the lighting of the lamp by the Chief Guest, Shri Prakash Adhikari, Adhyaksh, Zilla Parishad, South Andaman, followed by the Ekya Mantra. The HOI, Smti Sabita Devi, delivered the welcome speech, followed by the Shibir Geet.

The first session (Prerna-1) was conducted by Shri Prakash Adhikari, Adhyaksh, Zilla Parishad, South Andaman, who spoke on “Journey to Leadership – From Struggle to Success,” which deeply motivated and inspired the students.

After a short break,

the second session (Prerna-2) was conducted by Smti Sweta Berma, Gender Specialist, and Smti Apurva Singh, Research and Technology Specialist from the Social Welfare Department, Goal Ghar. They interacted with the students and shared informative knowledge on “Guiding Young Minds – Understanding Attraction and Emotions.”                                   

Following the lunch break, the students participated in an Art and Craft session conducted by Shri Ramesh Rai (Teacher) and team members to improve their overall skills, where they made various items using paper.

   

 

    

Sanskar Vargha was conducted by Ms. Bhumika Tripathi (Teacher) and team members, emphasizing moral values and character building. The day concluded with a prayer at 2:30 p.m.

 

Day 2:

*24th March 2026S

The second day began with the Shibir Geet (Seva ka Vrat Dhara), followed by the first session (Prerna-1), a brief talk on “Fire Safety – Prevention is Better than Cure” by Shri T. Sunil Kumar, Sub-Inspector, Ferrargunj.

The next session (Prerna-2)*was on *“Kindness to Animals, Safety to All,” delivered by Dr. Sanjali from the Veterinary Department, Port Mout.

After a short break, the next session (Manthan) was conducted by Smti Deviya Shosan Dhanwar (Teacher) and Smti Nisha Yadav (Teacher). They spoke on "Voices of Inspiration: Stories of India's 

Strength - Samartha Bharat Parv."

After lunch, Ms. Rakhi Kishen (Teacher) and Ms. Ravina Kerketta (Teacher) shared inspirational stories from the "Life of Swami Vivekananda” encouraging students to adopt good habits and pursue new opportunities.

 

                                                                                                     

Kendra Vargha was conducted by Smti B. Latha (Teacher) and team members, focusing on values and discipline. The day concluded with a prayer.

 

Day 3:

*25th March 2026                                                     

The third day started with the Shibir Geet, followed by the session (Prerna-1), “Clean Living, Better Living – Importance of Personal Hygiene,” by Dr. Smitha, PHC Chouldari.

                                                                                          

The next session (Prerna-2) was “We are VKV'ians – Sharing Experiences, Inspiring Future – Alumni Interaction,” conducted by the Alumni (ex-students)

Mr. Vidyut Kr. Yadav, Engineer, INS Utkrosh, Sri Vijaya Puram;

Ms. S. Diksha, Police Constable, PS Pahargaon

Ms. Ipshita Roy, Police Constable, PS Bambooflat.

 

After a short break, Amrut Parivar (Bhojan) was conducted by Smti P.Kavitha and team members in which they were focusing on how  to prepare food without fire.

 

The camp concluded with a valedictory function in the presence of the Chief Guest, *Smti Pramila Kumari, Zilla Parishad Member, Chouldari Constituency. The programme began with the lighting of the lamp, followed by the Ekya Mantra. The HOI delivered the welcome speech, followed by the Shibir Geet by the students.  K. Mokshika of class VI and Preetha Ejerdar of class VII shared their three-days camp experience.

Smti. Menoka Paik, Shibir Pramukh, presented the report of the three-day Personality Development Camp.

 The Chief Guest, Smti Pramila Kumari,ZP Member interacted with the students and shared valuable insights. Students were given mementos as a token of love. At the end.

 

The Shibir Pramukh, Smti Menoka Paik, delivered the vote of thanks on behalf of the Vidyalaya.

The three-day Personality Development Camp was highly successful, informative, and engaging. It provided students with valuable knowledge, skills, and moral values essential for their holistic development. Such initiatives play a vital role in shaping students into confident, responsible, and disciplined individuals. The Vidyalaya looks forward to organizing more such programs in the future.

 

 

Book Fair at ITF

Date: 16th Feb. 2026

On 16th Feb 2026, a book fair was organised at ITF Ground for classes IV to VIII. Book fairs are events where publishers and booksellers display and sell books, often serving as a platform for authors to connect with readers and promote literacy. They can be local, regional, or international, and play a significant role in the publishing industry and in fostering a love for reading. At first, students were divided into three sessions, level wise (primary, upper primary and senior secondary) and various activities like paper craft, slogan writing and puppet making were conducted. The students got new opportunities to enhance their literacy and language skills. They got an exposure to diverse books and learn about various subjects like history, science, fiction and literature etc. Altogether 30 students and 02 teachers attended this book fair and a special lunch was provided for all.

This book fair helped the students to develop a love for reading and establish a regular reading habit.

 

Matru Puja

 

On 6^th  February 2026, Vivekananda Kendra Zilla Parishad Vidyalaya, Port Mout celebrated "Matru Puja" with great devotion and reverence for the students of Classes X and XII. Matru Puja holds immense cultural and spiritual significance as it instills values such as gratitude, respect, humility, and devotion towards parents, especially mothers.

The programme was organized in the school premises and commenced at 9:30 a.m. It began with a ceremonial welcome, followed by an address by the Principal, who highlighted the importance of Matru Puja and emphasized the need to honor and respect parents in one’s life. The occasion was further graced by the presence of the Smti. Pramila Kumari, Zilla Parishad Member, Chouldari Constituency, who witnessed and appreciated the significance of the celebration.

The puja rituals were guided and led by Shri Shiv Kumar Dwivedi, who chanted sacred mantras and shlokas. Along with the chanting, he explained the spiritual and cultural importance of each ritual, enabling the students to understand the deeper meaning of the ceremony.

Under his guidance, the students performed the puja with deep devotion by offering aarti, tying the sacred thread, touching their parents’ feet as a mark of respect, and offering sweets. The entire atmosphere was filled with spirituality and emotional bonding between parents and children.

Following the puja, the Principal distributed the hall tickets to the students and addressed them, wishing them success in their forthcoming board examinations. The students then collected their hall tickets while seeking the blessings of their teachers and parents, which added special significance to the occasion.

The programme concluded with a lunch served to the parents and students, bringing the event to a warm and meaningful close.

A total of 67 students and 72 parents participated in the Matru Puja.

                            

 

Bird Festival of Andaman & Nicobar Islands

A Guided Ecological Walk was organised by the South Andaman Forest Division at Ograbraj Wetland on 31 January 2026 to mark the 1st Bird Festival of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Thirty students from Classes VI to VIII, accompanied by Ms. M. Neha Kumari and Ms. Rethika Ram, Smti. Kirti Tiwari participated enthusiastically. The programme included a guided wetland walk, bird observation with binoculars, and awareness sessions on wetlands, mangroves, biodiversity, and bird identification. A “Feed the Birds Station” activity encouraged students to make seed feeders using recycled bottles, promoting conservation and sustainable practices. The programme was informative, engaging, and helped develop environmental awareness and responsibility among students.

 

 Republic day

On 26th January, 2026, Vivekananda Kendra Zilla Parishad Vidyalaya, Port Mout commemorated the 77th Republic Day with immense enthusiasm, patriotic spirit, and solemn pride.

The day commenced early with a Prabhat Pheri at around 6:15 a.m. during which students marched energetically through the locality, echoing spirited patriotic slogans. The vibrant procession created an atmosphere charged with national pride and unity.

Following the Prabhat Pheri, the formal programme unfolded in the school premises.The flag was unfurled by the Chief Guest Shri.S.Bhoominathan ,UP- Adhyaksh Zilla Parishad, South Andaman, followed by National Anthem.

20 students from BV 1- VIII appeared in the get-up of great freedom fighters, portraying their lives and sacrifices and also the formation of Republic Day was also made by the students.The significance of Republic Day was eloquently highlighted through inspiring and thought-provoking speeches delivered by the teachers of the Vidyalaya, Shri Naresh Kumar Dey and Miss. Sujata Biswas.

Their addresses emphasized the values of the Indian Constitution, democratic ideals, and the responsibilities of responsible citizens.

A special highlight of the programme was a confident and heart-warming speech delivered by Adyant Jeet Singh of Class I. Despite his tender age, his clarity of expression and confidence earned widespread appreciation from the audience.

The celebration also included a felicitation ceremony in which 07 students who had maintained 100% attendance throughout the academic session were honoured, motivating others to cultivate discipline and regularity.

The Chief Guest enlightened the gathering with an inspiring address on Republic Day and showered blessings on the children.

The programme concluded gracefully with a vote of thanks presented by Smti. Aarti Das acknowledging the collective efforts of the teachers, students, and staff. To mark the joyous occasion, special snacks were distributed among the students, adding to the festive spirit.

 A total no.of 336 students along with 31 teaching and 06 non-teaching staff were present on the occasion.

Overall, the Republic Day celebration was well-organized, inspiring, and memorable, leaving a lasting impression of patriotism and national pride in the hearts of all present.