Tag: 2021-22

Utsav, an occasion of enjoyment and celebration, instils cultural awareness by bringing the students closer to their roots. This year, UTSAV for the high school students also took place in the hybrid model. On the first day, Grade 9 was addressed by Mr. Saravanan, who taught the students about handlooms and how they symbolize the proficiency of weavers. Later, Dr Raghu conducted a session about Dharma, with grades 9 and 11, and explained that Dharma is that part of an individual’s actions which are carried out after considering whether the action is good for themselves, the society and the world. The comprehensive session focused on the challenges faced by people in the modern world while practising Dharma in various contexts.

Preaching a fundamental concept of Hinduism on the second day of UTSAV, Dr. Surendranath narrated stories of the of The Mughals, the East India Company, and stories from Panchatantra, to shed light on the concept of ‘Vasudhaiva kutumbakam’. The key takeaway from the lecture was to encourage unity amongst us and being mindful of the consequences of our actions. Mr. Siddarth had an interaction with the students of grade 9, through which they learnt that the “Oneness of the whole Ecosystem” arises from the “Oneness of one’s self”. On the third day of the Utsav, JaishankarJi simplified the pivotal concepts which uphold Sanatana Dharma and elaborated on the Vedic visions of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ and the attributes of Bhagavan. This Utsav, the students have been educated on the value of unity and brotherhood through interesting and illuminating discussions. We look forward to next year’s UTSAV!

– Abhinav Sivakumar, Grade XI & T G Sanjana, Grade IX

This year too, Utsav was a knowledge-laden celebration of Indian culture for Hari Shree’s middle schoolers. The students began the celebrations with Shri Jaishankarji’s informative session about the values taught in ancient Indian puranas and itihasas, followed by an entertaining quiz that truly brought together fun and learning. The students got the opportunity to see everyone’s unique perspectives, bringing out the diversity in thought. Then, the middle schoolers attended a session by Smt. Lakshmi Sarma who talked about the true versions of the ancient epics and stories, educating them on why they should be proud of their rich heritage. In the final few days of Utsav, Students of grade 7 attended another session by Shri Jaishankarji that covered various interesting topics and gave them insights on adulthood, life, and how one should aim to give more than one consumes. They also displayed their talent through vibrant theatre and art presentations. Grade 8 attended a session with Dr. Deepa Duraisamy on urban planning and a sustainable living, which aligned perfectly with the school’s vision.

Utsav is CHSV’s very own tribute to our country’s rich culture and heritage. It is an opportunity for immersive learning about our indigenous Vedic culture. With Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam as theme this year, each grade level in Primary delved deep into the sub-topics of Dharma and Conflict Resolution (Grade 5), Truthfulness, Righteousness, Protection for All (Grade 4), Respect for All (Grade 3), and Kindness & Generosity (Grade 2). These themes were approached through music, dance, theatre, story webinars, and many other engaging activities. It was a joyous learning experience for all.

On this Children’s Day, the teachers of our school put together a specially curated event consisting of a variety of arts. We were greeted with a melodious composition played on the veena, followed by our talented teachers tapping along to the beat and showcasing their creativity and artistic skill in the form of a gracefully choreographed dance. A thoughtfully written Tamil poem was recited which brought about a sensation of awe of the beauty of our native language. Verses written about school and the students were brought to life by the teachers in a rhythmic dance sequence. The teachers enacted a humorous play, that was thoroughly enjoyed. The teachers came together to depict a scenario where they acted as carefree children and entertained the audience with their antics. These performances were followed by heart-warming speeches, including one from our dear Principal acharya. The grand finale was the heartfelt wishes from all the teachers.

– Ishaan Kumar G, Grade IX & Varsha Karthik, Grade X

The students of grades 9 to 12 presented research papers on various topics for Science Day. The topics ranged from Drug Discovery to Cilia, from Time & Space to Genetics. Overall, the event was well organized and the outcome was illuminating. The presentations provided an insight into the new theories and discoveries in the field of science. Every presentation was captivating and piqued the curiosity of students and teachers. The event thus helped the students gain knowledge on new scientific processes and facts about our wonderful and mysterious world!

– Leya S, Grade XI

Science Day was celebrated with great fun! From grade 6 to 8, the students put an enormous amount of thought into their contributions. Apart from getting the opportunity to display their own projects, they were curious to watch their fellow middle schoolers showcase their creative experiments. It was indeed interesting and informative. Even the students who worked on similar projects managed to give their work a unique twist, like the Elephant Toothpaste experiment and the Dancing Rice experiment. The projects were wild and wonderful, ranging from Create-yours, Mini Cities to even a few models of Mars Buggy! To add even more flair to the presentations, students narrated the workings of their experiment and even told quite a few jokes in between. This experience was a true testament to the fact that ‘learning is fun’, and has the students waiting eagerly for next year’s Science Day!

– Zakya K. Palicha, Grade VII

Navratri celebrations also included the culmination of Middle and High School CE presentations. The presentation started with an invocation song, followed by classical and fusion dances, melodious western music, display of digital paintings, and art & crafts presentation. The show ended on a high note with enthralling skits performed by theatre students. The performance was an audio-visual treat.

– Sandeep Vijay, Grade XI

This Teachers’ Day, students expressed their love and gratitude through presentations, poems, songs and instrumental music and made it a special and memorable day for their acharyas. With the enthusiastic participation from the teachers, activities like Quiz and Pictionary were conducted successfully, bringing laughter and smiles all around. The session ended on a high note with an exciting round of the musical game, Antakshari. Despite being online, students were able to convey their appreciation while looking forward to many more Teachers’ Days to come.

– Tejas Nageshwaran, Grade XII

Hari Shree hosted its 2nd edition of FITNIC through a virtual platform for classes VI-VIII. Diligent preparation had resulted in an exhilarating event showcasing both fitness and enthusiasm. All the teams were motivated and energized to put their best foot forward. Every participant showcased incredible stamina, endurance, and zeal, exhibiting impressive sportsmanship. With fitness routines and rejuvenating refreshment times, participants, teachers, and viewers were guaranteed an enjoyable experience from the start.

– Shraddha Padmanabhan, Grade VIII

The students of Chettinad Hari Shree Vidyalayam represented the school in the ASISC Literary Events held in the southern region. They participated in the sub-junior, junior, and senior categories for the Declamation event, the junior and senior categories for the Debate event and Quiz event. The participants were as follows.

Akkshitha from Grade 8, represented the sub-juniors in declamation and won 3rd place. Bhavna Badrinarayanan from Grade 10, representing the juniors, won 2nd place in the same event, and lastly, Pavarnaa Krishnamoortthy from Grade 11, won 1st place for the senior declamation. She represented the southern region at the national level.

The junior debate team consisted of Taran Balakrisnan from Grade 9 and Adithya Muthukumar from Grade 10. The members of the senior debate team consisted of Aadhav Bharadwaj from Grade 11 & Tejas Nageshwaran from Grade 12. Tejas was declared the best speaker and he represented the southern region at the national level.

The members of the quiz team were Ritu Sudarshan from Grade 9 and Shravya Ramesh from Grade 11, who won the 3rd place in the junior quiz category, and 2nd place in the senior quiz category, respectively. The school is proud of all the participants for their dedication.