School Day
Sports Day - HS
Sports Day - Primary & KG
Vidyakriya
Vidyutsav
Prize Day
Investiture Ceremony
Sanskriti
Vidyuva
Festivals
School Day

KG - Annual Day

The kindergarten annual day of Vidya Mandir Estancia themed “Tamil Fest” was held on 23rd February 2024. The correspondent of Vidya Mandir Estancia Ms. Maya Sivaramakrishnan graced the occasion. The young performers stole the show with their endearing renditions of popular Tamil folk dances. Commencing from the graceful Bharatanatyam till the inspiring movements of the energetic folk dance, each performance reflected the dedication and enthusiasm of both the students and teachers. The "Tamil Fest" was a triumph of cultural celebration. It left a lasting impression on both the young participants and the audience, fostering a sense of pride of our culture. The event exemplified the holistic approach to education, combining entertainment, cultural awareness, and community engagement in a delightful celebration of learning. 

 VME celebrated its 13th Annual day (Primary) on 9th February 2024, in the primary school premises. The show not only enchanted all but it also brought to the forefront the latent talent of students which have been unlocked in this attempt. The countless hours of planning and hard work by the teachers and students were appreciated by all. The spectacular programme concluded with an amazing grand finale dance .

High School - Annual Day

The High School Annual Day of Vidya Mandir Estancia was held on 19th August 2023 at Sivananda Rajaram Auditorium, Maraimalai Nagar. The Director of Vidya Mandir Schools Ms. Bhavani Raghunandan and the Correspondent of Vidya Mandir Estancia Ms. Maya Sivaramakrishnan graced the occasion. The Principal,Mrs.Sankari Ravi presented the annual report of the school.The audience was enthralled by the energetic and colourful performances by the students.The cultural programme included Orchestra, Dance Drama, Hindi Play, Tamil Play, English Play, Fusion dance by the Middle School and High School students. The students exhibited their talents in various forms inculcating the values of the school. The programme was a grand success.

Primary School - Annual Day

  • On 11th February 2023 Saturday, the primary school day of VME was celebrated in the school premises.
  • The evening was more colourful with an excellent blend of the music and dance. The countless hours of planning and sustained hardwork of the teachers culminated in this mesmerising show. 
  • The children  experienced team work amongst their peers and felt proud of what the school ideology is and what it stands for.

KG - Annual Day

  • The Kindergarten students brought out the ‘Jungle Party” in an exemplary manner on their Day on the 10th of February. All the tiny tots of Vidya Mandir @ Estancia turned into cute animals and danced gracefully.
  • The vibrant dances were interspersed with short explanations rendered in English, in their own child like form and style, which was taken by audience with a huge applaud.
  • The adorable welcome team took the hospitality of welcoming the gathering.  Our national bird “Peacock” then paraded on the stage and danced rhythmically. The cute baby elephants rolled flawlessly. Our national animal “Tiger” followed and marched into the jungle. While the monkeys hopped around, “Mowgli” had a lovely party with animals.
  • The butterfly fluttered through the trees and flowers. The howling foxes came up with a vibrant performance next. The little lions had a trip to the jungle on their padded paws. The tiny hippos danced gracefully with their huge heads. The gummy bears bounced and gave a lively dance. The vibrant macaws flew into the jungle took the audience by awe. Tribals of jungle concluded the show with their wonderful performance.
  • The entire program was a treat to everyone. The bling backdrop of the jungle took all into the realistic journey into the jungle. Out and out, it was a thoroughly enjoyable evening
Sports Day - HS

13th ANNUAL SPORTS MEET 2023-24

The annual sports day at Vidya Mandir Estancia was held on 20.07.2023. Ms. Hema Giridharan Retd,Hockey Coach SAI, was the Guest of honor for the Annual Sports Meet.The Sports Day commenced with an impressive opening ceremony followed by the march past lead by the captains with their respective house flags. It was followed by various drills, silambattam, pyramid formation and karate that were performed by students of classes 6 to 12. Track events like 4x100 meters relay for junior boys and girls,seniors mixed obstacle relay and super senior mixed medley relay brought the audience to the edge of the seat with loud cheers from students for their respective team members. Nilkant House emerged as the overall winners with 340 points. Kanchenjunga House bagged the first place in March past.

Sports Day - Primary & KG
Vidyakriya

Project Day 2023 - 2024

 VME's Project Day "Vidya Kriya" 2023-24 was held on 10th November 2023. Project day was inaugurated by Mrs.Bhavani Raghunandan, Director of Vidyamandir schools and Correspondent Mrs. Maya Sivaramakrishnan. Aligning with the core values of the school, this year’s Project Day centered around a common theme "Festivals & Heritage''. It served as an interactive event for students with quick learning opportunities and opened new avenues of applying the knowledge. Students from KG to class11 were involved in the project work which included chart display,static and working models. Teachers guided the students to get an insight on various aspects of festivals by teaching them about Religious festivals, Harvest festivals of different states, Regional festival, Excavation, Traditional clothes of different states, Tribes of India, Language and Literature, Artforms, Food and Monuments. It was a lively hands-on experience for kids on various activities related to the concept. Students from classes 3-7 also performed a few Cultural programmes that included song, dance and drama based on the importance of Festivals and Heritage. The "VME stall", "Honesty shop" and "Selfie booth" which consisted of hand-made products were very attractive and received appreciation. 


Vidyutsav

The highly anticipated carnival of Vidya Mandir Estancia — Vidyutsav — was held on 30 July 2022. There is always an atmosphere of jubilation and excitement whenever the carnival is talked about and the Parent Teachers’ Association lived up to their expectations this time too and sustained the enjoyment. This time, the resplendent event was centred around the theme “Save Soil”. The event commenced with the lighting of the lamp by the Principal, the Vice Principals and the members of the PTA. The day was filled with many enthralling games and events. The buoyant music played throughout the event was surely the cherry on the cake. Scrumptious dishes abounded in the food court, which appealed to food lovers' taste buds. While the day was home to numerous exciting events, the Gaayak singing program surely stole the show as some talented singers got to showcase their invaluable talent. The exuberance culminated in the grand raffle, where numerous students won exciting prizes including cycles, speakers and many more. 

Prize Day

Vidya Mandir Estancia conducted its 8th Prize Day on 10th June,2023 to acknowledge the academic achievements and proficiency of the students.The Chief Guest, Mr. Viji Santhanam, President of Vidya Mandir Mylapore and the Director, Secretary, Joint Treasurer and the Correspondent of VME graced the  

occasion with their presence. Best outgoing student  was presented to Jayadeep.B by the dignitaries followed by the  to School Toppers and Subject Toppers in SSCE and AISE

Investiture Ceremony

INVESTITURE CEREMONY (2024 - 2025)

 The Investiture ceremony for the induction of the newly elected School Council was held on 26th January 2024, at the high school campus of Vidya Mandir@ Estancia. The ceremony commenced with a prayer. The outgoing school council members handed over the sash and the badge representing their responsibilities to the newly elected representatives. The members elected for the three new positions were formally vested with their respective badges by the correspondent and the principal. The elected council members took the oath of office pledging their commitment to serve the school community with integrity and dedication. The School Pupil Leader gave an acceptance speech on behalf of his team. The correspondent and principal delivered their speeches, outlining the goals for the new council members and appreciating the work of the old council during their term. The ceremony concluded with an expression of gratitude to supporters by the cultural secretary. Overall, the event was an inspirational acknowledgement of student leadership within the school.


Sanskriti
Vidyuva

Vidhyuva 2023

Vidhyuva 2023, an Inter school cultural event organized by Vidya Mandir Estancia, was held on August 26th, 2023, at the VME Campus Assembly Hall. The event was based on the theme"Astroworld" and aimed to foster collaboration among 11 participating schools while celebrating various forms of art and talent. The event commenced at 9am with a formal inaugural function. The cultural Secretary, Jessica Sharon, welcomed the gathering and the ceremonial lamp was lit by dignitaries which marked the beginning of the day filled with diverse cultural activities. Vidhyuva 2023 witnessed vibrant and enthusiastic participation from students across various schools. Both on-stage and off-stage events were organized simultaneously, showcasing a wide range of talents, including music, dance and sports. The students' energy level and passion was extraordinary. The event succeeded in fostering a sense of unity among the participating schools, exemplifying the power of cultural exchange. The event was a huge success. Vidhyuva 2023 provided a unique platform for students to showcase their abilities and to learn from one another.
Festivals

NATIONAL FESTIVALS

REPUBLIC DAY CELEBRATION - 2024

Vidya Mandir @ Estancia High School celebrated Republic Day on 26th January 2024 with immense patriotism and fervour.  The celebration started with the school prayer , followed by the ceremonial hoisting of the National Flag by the Principal and the Flag song. Following the flag hoisting ceremony , students from various classes brought in a sense of patriotism with their mind blowing performances. An inspiring speech and song was also delivered by the students,  representing the significance of that day which left the audience spellbound and hearts filled with pride. The last few moments were filled by our Principal Mam with her valuable words . The celebrations came to an end with the National Anthem. The Republic Day celebration was a resounding success.

INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION - 2023

Celebrations at the Primary school campus

Vidya Mandir@Estancia Primary school celebrated Independence Day on 15th August 2023 with great joy. The program commenced at 08:50 am, with the school prayer. The National flag was unfurled by the Principal, followed by flag song and a few cultural programmes by the students. The Principal and vice principal addressed the students with a speech about the importance of the day. A dance for a patriotic song was performed by the KG Students. A student of grade 5, gave an informative speech about Independence Day in English. It was followed by a vibrant dance performance by the students of grade 4 and 5 and finally the National anthem.

Celebrations at the High school campus

Vidya Mandir @ Estancia High School celebrated Independence Day on 15th August 2023 with immense patriotism and fervor. The celebration commenced with the school prayer, followed by the ceremonial unfurling of the National Flag by the Principal. The Flag song was sung by everyone with great honor and respect.  Students from various classes delivered inspiring speeches in Tamil, English and Hindi. A patriotic poem and a song was also performed by the students, which left the audience spellbound and their hearts filled with pride. A group dance was performed by the Students of class 12 .It was followed by the National Anthem.

REPUBLIC DAY CELEBRATION - 2022

The 74th Republic day celebrations were held with zest and fervour. The day was cherished while appreciating the importance of a constitution. The event started with a prayer followed by the flag hoisting ceremony by the principal.  It was duly followed by cultural programs which included poetry recitation, dance, nursery rhymes and the principal's message.