Donning a chef’s hat, the primary children became little chefs, charting out balanced meal recipes and assembling all the ingredients into colorful and mouthwatering dishes. The salads, smoothies, sandwiches and quick snacks never looked more enticing than in Little Chefs!

Instilling a love for reading and introducing the children to the world of books is a conscious effort in Primary. The Children and their acharyas enjoyed a screen time detox for 15 minutes during an online session to drop what they were doing and indulge in reading their favourite book as part of ‘The World Reading Day’ on 29th March.

Grade VI & VII CE Culmination

“When there is a will there is a way”

Even though school is online, thanks to the support and motivation we received from teachers that made this day happen. CE culmination day this year, on the theme Minimalism, was very unique. Each and every student cherished this day. It conveyed the touching message – “You should be happy and grateful with what you have.”

- Diya Vasanadu, grade VI

Grade VIII CE Culmination

One thing this year has taught us is to adapt to change. Our school not only used this online platform for academics but also for the children to express themselves through various art forms. Creative expression is a part of our learning which gives us space and freedom for more than just education. Our theme for this year, Minimalism, was very beautifully brought out by various acts. The CE Western Music students had to adapt to the situation and think innovatively to make music using what was available at home. They succeeded, and their performance was riveting. The CE theatre students put on a play of two families dealing with a sudden scarcity of water after a pipe in their tank burst. We saw how the families adapted to change – some took longer than others to adapt, and led a minimalist life. It was truly an enlightening experience. Both the dance forms, Classical and Western, displayed that anything is possible online! Last but not the least, we ended the CE culmination with an exquisite display of artwork, which proved that the beauty is in the eyes of the beholder, and brought a new perspective to all of us. It’s true that we missed all the stage, lights, music and a full house audience, but regardless the teachers and students managed to put on a great show and make this day very special for all of us.

- S Parvatha Vardhini, grade VIII

Grade IX and XI CE Culmination

Chettinad Hari Shree Vidyalayam organized the Creative Expression End of Year Presentation, which took place on a Zoom call. Students of grades IX and XI, parents, and teachers could attend the showcase from the safety of their homes. The event was for students to display what they had learned throughout the past year in their CE classes. Due to the pandemic, which kept all of us cooped up inside our homes for the majority of last year, we had to manage with what we had at home. Keeping this in mind, the theme was chosen to be Minimalism. Through the course of the event, we saw various artistic interpretations of this theme.

The climax of the showcase was a semiclassical dance performed by students of grade XI, requesting the Coronavirus to leave the world, thus making it more beautiful. It was a captivating and profound performance that impressed everyone. It was truly mesmerizing and was a spectacular end to the presentations.

The ceremony was concluded with the national anthem. The showcase was incredible and entertaining. It displayed the students’ talent in different fields, which was astounding to witness. Our principal thoroughly loved and enjoyed the whole event and complimented all the students and teachers who put this together. It was a huge success and surely has set a high bar for the next batches to live up to!

- Shrushti Kaza, grade XI

There are no hurdles when it comes to showcasing and celebrations in Primary. The annual day was no less. It took on an online avatar and the children showcased their talents with the ‘Spotlight on me’. They sang, played instruments, danced, read poems, shared stories and even shared their art and craft. It truly left us inspired and in awe!

With the pandemic bringing in many uncertainties, this year the Primary team worked towards teaching the children to practice mindfulness during the Circle Time activities to cope with stress and stay calm. They were encouraged to participate in discussions about positive thinking, learning from mistakes, perseverance and how everything is possible if we try hard, instilling in them, the values of empathy and resilience. They presented attractive posters and illustrations for some of their activities too.

An interactive session was conducted for our middle school children to teach them the basics of staying safe online and to remember that cyber safety should always be a priority. Our aim was to keep them safe and healthy while growing up in the digital age.

Orientation Classes X and XII

Hari Shree organized an Orientation Program for students and parents of Grades X and XII. The aim was to familiarize them with the curriculum, rules and regulations as per the new normal, the teaching methodologies and the co-scholastic activities planned for the coming Academic Year.

Orienting into High School

It is a big step for the students of Grade VIII during these challenging times. It is important to make them feel comfortable and ease them into the high-school routine. Hari Shree organized an Orientation Program for students of Grade VIII going into IX, with the aim to familiarize them with the curriculum, rules and regulations as per the new normal, the teaching methodologies and the co-scholastic activities planned for the coming Academic Year.

New Academic Year, New Normal!

It was ‘back to school’ for students of Grades X and XII! We were happy to welcome our students back to school and the campus finally came alive with their energy and excitement! The health, safety, and well-being of our students and faculty are of utmost importance and Hari Shree took all safety measures as per the government’s directives and guidelines. These few days were definitely much needed to reconnect!

The Primary children were treated to a visual journey on how Republic Day is celebrated. They got to know about Dr. B R Ambedkar, the importance of our constitution and also our fundamental rights.

Just like most of the other celebrations this year, Hari Shree celebrated Republic Day virtually. It marks the day when the Constitution came into force, the document that lays down our forefathers’ vision for India. Our Principal hoisted the flag in our school, which was live streamed for us to watch. The festivities continued with Srinidhi Pennathur’s beautiful rendition of the song, “Maithreem Bhajatha”, a call for world peace, apt for this occasion. We also had students of grade VIII sing a composition by Subramania Bharatiyar. “Mere Desh Ki Dharti”, a patriotic song in Hindi in which the poet writes about how pious and auspicious this Indian soil is, was sung by Rohit from grade VIII. We also had Aru Shukla, a student of grade XI, talk about what patriotism means to her as an individual. The event concluded with the playing of the National Anthem. Though each in our own homes, on days like this, our love for the nation and its values unite us all, giving us an appreciation for our rich past and hope for a glowing future.

- G Hamsini, grade XI

The children of Grades IV & V were encouraged to take the stage and speak to a virtual audience in Talkathon, a five-week event. They were given an opportunity to speak to an audience with very little preparation time or going extempore for some. It was a proud moment for us to watch the children quell their fluttering butterflies and conquer their audience with their wit and confidence. The children spoke on various topics through a variety of events like Jam, Mad Ads & Weave a story. These enthralling sessions were interactive too where the audience responded to the speakers through healthy discussions and friendly banter after their speeches.

This is the most awaited event in the Primary. The children love the fitness challenges and look forward to the recipes of the yummy healthy snacks. The final Fitnic Friday sessions were enthralling to watch and be part of, with challenges like mountain climbing, high knee crunches, balancing and doing opposites, crab walks, movement chains, twists, planks etc. The children wrapped it up slurping their smoothies and munching their delicious healthy snacks.