KG - Annual Day
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
14th ANNUAL SPORTS MEET 2024-2025
14th ANNUAL SPORTS MEET 2024-2025
Our school’s annual Sports Day, held on 14th August 2024, was filled with excitement. The day began with a grand opening ceremony featuring a disciplined March Past by the house teams, setting a strong tone for the events ahead. The Chief Guest, Tr. Jayaraj, Assistant Commissioner of Police, attended to inspire and encourage the students.
Students showcased their talents through free hand exercises, karate, silambam, and pyramid formations, adding a rich cultural element to the day. The inter-house relay race was a major highlight, with teams demonstrating remarkable coordination and speed. Kailash House emerged as the overall champion with 373 points, while Nilkant House won the prestigious March Past award.
The Annual Sports Day was held on August 2nd, 2024, at VME Primary School grounds, and it was a resounding success. The event began with enthusiastic participation from the students, featuring exciting competitions, impressive displays of skills, and a sense of camaraderie. Participants showed excellent sportsmanship and teamwork, cheering each other and supporting one another. The sports day successfully showcased healthy competition, highlighting the talents and dedication of our students.
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.
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 2024 was conducted on 22nd June 2024. The objective of the event was to acknowledge the achievers of classes 10 and 12 and to motivate the juniors to climb the ladder of success. Mr. T.T. SRINIVASA RAGHAVAN , President of VMM was the Chief Guest. The other dignitaries included Director Mrs. Bhavani Ragunandhan, Treasurer Mr.Arun Parthasarathy, Joint Treasurer Mr. Raman.C. The Programme commenced with a music concert by Vidya Mandir Gaana Lahari team. The best outgoing student was honoured by the dignitaries followed by awards for the SSCE and SSE school toppers and subject toppers. Prizes for consistency in Sanskrit and the Ramayana were also given. The chief guest addressed the children guiding them for their radiant future.
INVESTITURE CEREMONY (2024 - 2025)
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 2024-25, held on July 12 and 13, was a spectacular event that highlighted the talents of students from classes 9 to 12. There were 7 onstage and 13 offstage events, and the participants demonstrated their skills in singing, dancing, speaking, writing, creativity and spontaneous thinking. Students from classes 8 to 12 watched the events, enjoying the display of various talents. The overall championship was won by class 12.
VIDHYUVA '24
THEME- UTOPIA
The exhilarating inter-school cultural event, VIDHYUVA’ 24, held on 3rd August 2024 was a resounding success, unfolding with great flair and enthusiasm. The event provided an exceptional experiential learning opportunity for students in grades 9 - 12. Around eighteen schools from the city and its surroundings participated with a spirit of healthy competition. The function was inaugurated by our respected correspondent, Mrs. Maya Sivaramakrishnan and the ramp walk and valedictory function was presided over by our honourable chief guest, Mrs Vaanmadhi Jagan. The events were conducted both off-stage and on-stage, where participants showcased their exemplary performances. Sree Gokulam Public School emerged as the overall winner, securing both the winner’s title “NONPAREIL UTOPIAN” and the prestigious Rolling Trophy with their mind blowing performances in various competitions at the event. As we reflect VIDHYUVA’ 24, we extend hearty congratulations to all the prize winners and wish continued success to every participant.
NATIONAL FESTIVALS
NATIONAL FESTIVALS
INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION - 2024
INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION - 2024
Primary School Celebrations :
The 78th Independence Day celebration at Vidya Mandir Estancia on August 13, 2024, began on a beautiful note, with students expressing their pride for the nation. They participated enthusiastically in various patriotic programs, including songs, dances, and speeches. The celebration served as a powerful reminder of the importance of unity and the need to protect our hard-earned freedom. The event concluded with a vote of thanks and the distribution of sweets among the students.
High School Celebration:
Our school celebrated India’s 78th Independence Day with enthusiasm. The day began with a prayer and flag hoisting by the Principal, Mrs. Sankari Ravi. Students showcased their talents through speeches, dances and songs. The Principal advised the students to use their freedom responsibly and wisely, and the program ended with the National Anthem, filling everyone with pride and patriotism.
REPUBLIC DAY CELEBRATION - 2024
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
INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION - 2023
Celebrations at the Primary school campus
Celebrations at the Primary school campus
Celebrations at the High school campus
Celebrations at the High school campus
REPUBLIC DAY CELEBRATION - 2022
REPUBLIC DAY CELEBRATION - 2022
VME MUN '24
VME MUN '24
The Third Edition of Vidya Mandir Estancia Model United Nations took place on the 29th,30th and 31st of August 2024. With 17 committees, 180+ awards, 37 EB members, and more than 650 delegates under one roof, this conference has set a new standard for Model United Nations in the Chengalpattu district. The success of VME MUN 2024 reflects the careful planning and dedication of our Secretariat, the teacher- in-charges, the commitment of our Executive Board members, the entire OC team, the Tech team, the volunteers and the energy of all our participants. The most awaited awards, namely the Merit Delegation, Best Delegation 2 and Best Delegation 1 were secured by AM Jain School, Vidya Mandir Mylapore and Shree Niketan Patasala respectively. With that, the VME MUN '24 Comes to an end.