We are happy to announce that the application form for the academic year 2019-2020 will be available online from Vijayadasami, 19th October 2018, Friday, 10:05 am onwards.
Visit http://www.harishree.org/ for applying online. Applicants will be notified regarding the registration process through email.
Please note that incomplete applications will not be processed. Further note that filling the application form does not ensure admission.
Admission Procedure:
Note for parent(s):
Queries regarding the status of application will not be entertained over phone.
August 3, 2018
Tamizh Day was celebrated in honour of the birthday of our school’s founder Rajah Sir Muthiah Chettiar. The event started off on an auspicious note with the lighting of the kuthuvilakku and a speech by the chief guest Ms. Anita Kuppuswamy. This was followed by an array of mellifluous songs, inspiring speeches and graceful dances by the students. The highlight was the engaging debate between the senior students on the topic ‘Did the invasion of the British impact the Tamizh culture favourably or adversely?’ The adjudicator added to the celebrations by reciting an inspiring ‘Thirukkural’.
- Manasa Karthik, Grade X
The students of class 11 wished to provide humanitarian assistance to the victims of the Kerala Floods. Students from classes 6 to 12 were involved in this initiative to render the maximum help possible. Non-perishable materials and medicines were the need of the hour. Each grade level was requested to contribute one item. The 11th and 12th grade students collected, segregated and packed these items in boxes. These boxes have been sent to Kerala through NGOs. We sincerely hope that the efforts taken will make a difference.
- GM Lavanya, grade XI
August 20, 2018
Investiture was a solemn ceremony where the student council received not only their badges but also the responsibility to carry out our school’s vision. The special guest Mr Sridhar had some inspiring and encouraging words for the newly sworn-in council. We cannot wait to see the students transform into leaders of the future.
- Megha Sivakumar, grade 11
August 15, 2018
We celebrated India’s 72nd Independence Day with a lot of patriotic fervour. The Indian tri-colour was hoisted and the national pledge was taken. This was followed by cultural programmes on patriotic themes by the students of grade VIII. The programme included a dance depicting the national symbols of our country to the tune of ‘Sare Jahan Se Achcha’. Speeches in Hindi, Tamizh and English were delivered by the students. ‘Vande Mataram’ and other patriotic songs reverberated in the school campus.
- Shravya Ramesh, Reshmi Balakrishnan and Aashritha Ravi, grade VIII
Progressive leaders pave a progressive path. An election is held to bring a difference. What if the election itself were different?
The process to elect the student council in CHSV this year was very distinct. We adopted the process that the Indian election commission follows. A federal structure was Simplemented to have an equal representation from every grade level. The agenda was to establish a democratic parliamentary set up consisting of a lower house and upper house. Direct elections were held to select the representatives from grade VI to XII. All the elected candidates underwent a rigorous training in a residential leadership camp held in Chettinad – Sarvalokaa International School.
The 3 day camp taught us the value of team work and a very important life lesson that unless we work hard, things will not come our way. We learnt to appreciate the fact that there is a very thin line between being assertive and being arrogant and for being a good leader one needs to be assertive. By the end of the camp, each member had become close to the other, building a sense of camaraderie and collaboration.
This marked a good beginning for the student council and we look forward to a fruitful year.
- Gayathri, grade XII and S.Shrimathura, grade IX
July 30-August 10, 2018
As part of our grade X GC project on Literacy and Education, we decided to partner with a parent and conduct a book drive to collect books and set up a library in a deserving school. We started by creating awareness about the book drive among the students and teachers through assemblies and class campaigns. We are happy with the response. We have segregated and packed them according to age and genre and are now ready to take them to their destination. Watch this space for more updates…
- Deekshanya A, grade X
A trip to Vandaloor Zoo – Grade IV
February 9, 2018
Our trip to Vandalur Zoo started with the journey in a big bus, eating snacks along the way. We walked through the zoo and saw many fascinating animals like the white tiger, otters, lions, turtles, monkeys, deer and elephants. My favourites were the peacock and the giraffe. I also enjoyed watching the funny manner in which the chimpanzee walked. After a delicious meal, we returned home. I loved this field trip, it was the best!
- Janisha Vignesh Kumar, grade IV
A Peek into Village Life – Grade III in Chokhi Dhani
February 2, 2018
Our trip to Chokhi Dhani started with a bus ride where we danced and sang. There we saw dances and a magic show. We also went on bullock cart rides, camel rides and horse rides. We were surprised to see a man walking on a tight rope. After a delicious lunch, we came back to school. I love going to trips like these with my friends.
- Pavan Sethu Raman, grade III
Poetry in Stone – Grade V in Mahabalipuram
February 2, 2018
Our trip to Mahabalipuram was fun. We saw stone sculptures on the walls. We tried pushing the ‘Butterball Rock’, a huge rock which hasn’t moved for many years even after natural disasters. We visited the Durga Temple and a well which are almost 1400 years old. The beautiful Seashore Temple was awesome. It was fun putting our hand inside the Narasimha sculpture to test if we were good. If not, it would bite us ! We returned home after an enjoyable day with our friends.
- Hebe Haashana Senthil and Himani Jain, grade V
Grade II – Vandalur Zoo
January 25, 2018
It was a bright sunny day and we were all excited as we were going to visit the Vandaloor Zoo. In the zoo we got to see chimpanzees, deer, peacocks, bisons, sea birds, otters, emus, black panthers, leopards and many other animals. We were very excited to see crocodiles sleeping with their mouths open. It was fun to see a white tiger also. After our lunch at Sangeetha, we all came back to school.
- Hasini, II Tulsi
First Time Campers – Grade VI in Tada
Jan 19-20, 2018
Our trip to Tada was indeed an exotic one. We travelled there by bus with a sense of adventure and excitement. We stayed in a tent and learnt to get by with minimum luxuries. There were many fun filled activities too like cycling, swimming, and football. We learnt how to pitch tents and cook on an open fire. The amazing bonfire at night was accompanied with mouth watering roasted marshmallows. The team building activities taught us the values of team work and sharing. The nature walk was fun and we experienced the beautiful outdoors to our hearts fill. Sadly, the trip was over all too soon, but our first over-night trip was definitely most enjoyable and memorable.
- Kayal (VI Roja), Bhavna and Smrithi Krishnan (VI Sembaruthi)
Outdoor Adventures – Grade VII in Yelagiri
January 24-26, 2018
The students of grade VII went to Yelagiri for our outbound trip. It was a long ride, but totally worth it, for in the end we had tons of fun. We went trekking, did zip lining and zorbing and also had a campfire. The team building activities improved our leadership and co-ordination skills. The cottage stay with our friends was comfortable and exciting as we spent a lot of time with our friends. It was an amazing and marvellous trip that created memories that will never fade.
- Mugil, Grade VII
The Mystic Mountains – Grade VIII in Coorg
January 18-21, 2018
Our much awaited trip to Coorg began with a train journey to Mysore, followed by a bus ride. When we reached our destination, we were filled with awe to see the wonderful campsite nestled away in the hills of Coorg. The trip was a different experience for most of us. The sprawling scenery around us, the stay in tents with our friends and managing on our own added to the fun. The long, tedious trek up a waterfall and our visit to the Tibetan monastery were the highlights of this trip. The Coorg experience is going to be a life time memory for us.
- Tejas Nageswaran, Grade VIII
Grade VIII – Reaching Beyond
The students of grade VIII went on a tour of Mandagini Seals, a factory in Royapuram. Upon reaching, we were first taken to the biogas plant which converts food waste into methane that can then be used as fuel for cooking. We were also given an insight into its eco- friendly working process which helps to preserve the environment.
We also had an overview of the manufacturing process, unloading bay, storage area, manufacturing machinery, packaging materials and the store where all the finished goods are kept for Quality Control check. We were then given a yoga presentation where we were taught the importance of health and hygiene and the evolution of packaging. The visit ended with a lunch hosted by them.
The tour, our first to a factory, was an insightful and interesting learning experience.
- Ananya.R, grade VIII
After the factory visit, the students visited “Uthavum Nanbargal”, a home for the destitute as part of the ‘Joy of Giving’. This was an attempt to reach out of society and appreciate the less fortunate. The orphanage, with around 30 children was small and clean. The children there are given free education till their graduation/marriage. We shared the gifts that we had taken with us. It was one of the most memorable trips ever.
- Kavya Ramesh, grade VIII
Grade X – The Munnar Diaries
Bags heavy and hearts light, the students of grade X set out on their long awaited excursion to Munnar, Kerala. We stayed at Kalypso camp, Suryanelli for 3 days, participating in team and character building activities. Going head to head trying to earn points in order to win a special prize at the end, one would expect team hostilities, yet instead all it did was bring us all closer to one another. The activities ranged from using pipes to pocket a marble into a hole to designing, building, and testing a raft fit for 6. We got a chance to stay in Thekkady for one night and experience Kathakali, a traditional dance form and Kalaraipayattu, the skilled martial art form. The next day was just as beautiful, with the group taking a tour of the Periyar National Park. Overall, none of us could have asked for more.
- Aishwarya Mathanan, Grade X
Grade IX – Lonavala Memoirs
Our trip kicked off to a wonderful start, as we boarded the flight to Pune. We took a bus to the campsite, where we were warmly received with hot chocolate. We were introduced to the instructors and campsite rules. We camped in underground dorms, a different experience entirely. We were on our toes all the four days with activities evenly spaced out. We had fun Rappelling, Rock climbing, Trekking, Hiking, Swimming in lakes and Raft building. divided into 4 groups. The overall experience allowed us an opportunity to come out of our comfort zone and make new friends.
- R Harini, Grade IX
Grade XI – True Colours of Life
October 9-14, 2017
This year’s outbound trip for class XI was to Munnar and Thekkady. In Munnar (Suryanelli) we lodged at a campsite called Kalypso. We participated in various activities like minefield, keypunch, bullring and many more. Some of our personal favourites were raft building and the one and half hour trek through the cardamom plantation nearby. The trek was arduous but the view at the end was worth all the effort.
Two days later, we were off to Thekkady. We witnessed an awe inspiring Kathakali performance, where got a glimpse of the different mudras and key movements involved in this art form. The stunning Kalaripayattu demonstration also gave us an opportunity to interact with the performers at the end of the show. We enjoyed the boat safari at the Periyar Tiger Reserve, all the while waiting to see some animals.
- Shruthi Jayaraman, grade XI
Bake Me a Biscuit – Grade IV
The trip to the Madras Bakery was full of fun and excitement. Though the trip was long, the ride with our friends made up for it. The sweet aroma of biscuits welcomed us into the factory. We first watched a documentary on the making of the confectionaries. We were then taken around to see the processing units and bakery equipments. We saw the bakers mixing the wheat, sugar and oil to give the biscuits the perfect shape. They were then baked and cooled before being packed. The best part was when we got to taste the freshly baked, hot biscuits. The trip inspired us to try making biscuits at home.
- Grade IV students
Right on Track – Junior Campus
The students of the junior campus got an opportunity to visit the rail museum. They got to see the train from both the inside and the outside and get a feel of a literal travel by train.
A Breath of Fresh Air – Grade XII
Students of grade XII went on a trip to Yelagiri a few months before their board exams to relax and rejuvenate.
Supermarket Visit – PP2
Visit to Waitrose Supermarket by students of PP2
Visiting Kalakshetra – Grade III
December 20, 2017
During their trip to Kalakshetra, the students of grade III saw people learning learning dance and music and also got an opportunity to visit the pottery sessions.
Grade XII at Chettinad Health City Biotechnology Lab
December 15, 2017
As part of their extended learning program, the Biology students of grade XII visited the Chettinad Health City Biotechnology lab to get a hands-on experience in performing experiments.
A World in its Own – Grade VI visits Theosophical Society
December 15, 2017
The chirping birds in the morning, the flickering rays of the sun seeping through the leaves are some of the moments when a person is truly mesmerized by the beauty of nature and creation. The Huddlestone Gardens of Theosophical society located in Adayar, is covered with a large variety of flora and fauna, which provides a perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of city life. As a part of our biology internals on the ‘Structure and Function of Plants’, we got an opportunity to identify many specimens linked to our topic, which inspired us to look for more such specimens.
- Harshitha, and B. Sririsha, grade VI
A World of Make Believe – Grade VII at the Anna Centenary Library
December 12, 2017
Books are mans best friends – we realized how true this statement is during our visit to the Anna Centenary library. We were surrounded by books on all sides. The visit to children’s section in the first floor was followed by a trek to the seventh floor to visit the section on Travel, Tourism and Social Sciences. We were excited as some of us got to see the Olai Chuvadi for the first time. As we had some time with us, we went back to the children’s section, sat under the faux tree to enjoy the pleasure of reading.
- Aditi Hari Shankar, grade VII
Stop, Think, Act – Grade II visits the Traffic Park
November 29, 30 2017
The trip to the Birla Planetarium was fun and exciting. We first stopped at the traffic park to see what the traffic signs mean. Next we went to see the models of rocket, train and aeroplane before going to the Science Park to see the snails and frogs.
- Report by grade II students
Grade IV – A visit to the Planetarium
The students of grade IV visited the Birla Planetarium as part of our experiential learning on the topic ‘Exploring Space’. We saw a huge circular room with a dome on the top. The stars suddenly appeared on the dome when the room went dark. We also saw a 3D show on dinosaurs.
- Ahalya Chandrashekar, Grade IV
Grade VI – Reliving History at the Egmore Museum
The students of grade VI visited the Egmore Museum as part of their History Class. We had an opportunity to view many old sculptures, inscriptions, manuscripts and fossils. The Indus Valley civilization which we had read about in our History text books came alive for us in the museum. We also got to see the first model of a bicycle. Overall, it was a fun experience.
- Ria Rajakumar and Veysri M, Grade VI
Grade V – Recreation – Reading Under the Tree
October 11, 2017
The visit to the Anna Centenary Library was filled with fun, excitement and joy. The huge library building which greeted us kindled our curiosity to know more about the library. Our first stop was at the Braille section where the librarian explained the facts about the Braille language. We got an opportunity to touch the Braille boards for the first one. Next we went to the children’s section. Toy birds, parrots, cute monkeys and a white sloth bear on a huge realistic tree was the centre of attraction. We were told about the various facilities available at the library like the old wooden manuscripts written in various languages. We were also given books to read and we enjoyed reading it under the tree.
- Advika and Kavya, Grade V
A visit to the Irula Community – Grade XI and XII
The Sociology and Psychology students of grade XI and XII visited the Irula community at Annai Sathya Nagar, Thirukazhakundram. The children had an insight into the Tribes of India and the Bonded Labour System. Children were also given an opportunity to interact with the tribes to get to know about their culture, lifestyle, and problems.
The trip was enriching and interesting and we learned about the Irula culture and their lifestyle. It provided us with an opportunity to mingle with people about whom we had only read about in text books. Through our interaction with the tribals, we learned the value that each day must be lived to the fullest before wondering about the next and we must cherish what we have.
- Grade XII Sociology and Psychology students.
Silence is Golden – Grade V
Our trip to Ramakrishna Mutt was very ‘quiet’. First we went to the meditation hall where we sat in meditation for some time. It relaxed our body and minds, then we were shown a power point presentation on ‘Silence’. The Swamiji spoke to us on the value of silence and respecting others. All of us felt that sitting quietly for some time is not so difficult.
- Students of grade V
Colours of Life – Art Elective Students
The Art elective students of grades X to XII and the CE students of grade VIII visited the Korean Floral Art exhibition at InKo centre and the Art Houz Gallery.
Little Moments, Big Memories – Grade II
At the Adyar Poonga, we saw herbs, shrubs, climbers, creepers and trees. We also saw fish, terrapin and tortoise. we held a terrapin and a tortoise and were excited. We saw a clipping on keeping the earth clean. We saw so many flowers like lily, lotus, aloe vera, rose and hibiscus. We saw a honey bee busy taking honey from the flower, going buzz buzz….. After that we played hide and seek with my Acharyas and friends. We saw a fish jumping all around the water. We enjoyed the field trip. Thank you Acharyas!
- S Mahilan and K Ilakkiya, Grade II
Catch the Falling Stars – Grade III
Children were transported to space during the visit to the Birla Planetarium. The planets, stars, black holes, galaxies, space showers and meteorites gave them hands-on learning experience. They were amazed and thrilled to watch a 3D show and understand that ice rocks float around Saturn and the earth is made up of gases.
Fun with Numbers – Grade XI
6 students of grade XI attended the CMI workshop, where they explored topics beyond the text book. The hands on experience widened their perspective on Mathematics and its link to other subjects.
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