globalrythms@vva.com - Special Report

Vidya Vikas Academy is 'a school with a difference'. And in our quest to channelize the talents and energy of our pupils, we challenged them to generate ideas for a cultural evening with a 'global' theme and work to put together their ideas to be presented in a cultural show.
Guided and encouraged by their Class Teachers and Subject Teachers, the pupils of Classes 6 to 9 researched in the library and surfed the net, whetted ideas, discussed, debated, wrote, edited, choreographed, designed, and finally submitted their work class-wise wherein each class presents history, culture, cuisine, dances, customs, songs, traditions, personalities or any interesting trivia to bring to you a production'globalrythms@vva.com'.

This production gives them an experience of the world of theatre, choreography, music, set designing, event and stage management besides giving them an exposure to the rich and diverse culture and an understanding of the world we live in. The show was presented by the pupils of Classes 6 to 9 and in the Choral Group we have pupils of Class 5. The pupils of Class 10 have assisted with the sound and lighting.


The encouragement of the Management, the guidance from the staff and the assistance from parents has enabled our pupils to stage this educational and entertaining extravaganza.

CONGRATULATIONS!!! Students and Staff of VVA...

-Principal

Christmas Celebrations at VVA

The pre-primary students of Vidya Vikas Academy held a special assembly to mark the festival of Christmas on 20th December 2010.
The teachers spoke to the children about the celebrations and significance of the festival.
The arrival of Santa Claus made the children dance and shout with glee. The children along with the staff of VVA had an fun-filled and sparkling morning.
We at VVA, the Principal, Staff and Students wish you ALL . . . .
A Merry Christmas and a prosperous, Happy New Year 2011.
Vidya Vikas Mandal's
VIDYA VIKAS ACADEMY (ICSE)

presents

globalrythms@vva.com
a cultural presentation by the pupils of Classes 5 to 10

on Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at 1802 hrs sharp
at Ravindra Bhavan, Margao, Goa.

Note: Entry by Invitation only

PRE-PRIMARY SPORTS FESTIVAL HELD

The pre-primary section of Vidya Vikas Academy held their sports festival on 18th December 2010. Christmas being just around the corner, the theme was Christmas Spirit. Rev. Fr. Antonio D'Silva, Principal of Pilar Central School, Pilar was the Chief Guest. He unfurled the school flag and marked the pre-primary sports festival "OPEN".
The races and drills were all organised based on the Christmas symbol. The highlight of the event was the march past by the tiny tots bearing their pre-primary motto "Tiny Feet and Big Impresions" followed by their class mottos.
It was a fun filled evening enjoyed by both the students and their parents.

Mini Sports Festival - Class 4 & 5

The mini sports for classes 4 and class 5 were conducted on 20th December 2010. All the students actively participated with great enthusiasm. Parents were seen cheering their children.

There was a team spirit seen amonh the students. Some of the games played by students of class 4 were : Students in Action for class 4 A, Obstacle Race for class 4 B, Caterpillers Spin for class 4C and a game Bhul Bhullaiya was a common one played by children of all the divisions of class 4.

Games for class 5 were : Obstacle Race for clas 5 A, One leg hop and back running for class 5 B, Both leg hop with the ball and one leg hop witht he ball in hand for class 5 C and Multi skills was a common game played by students of all the divisions of class 5.
The appriciation and claps from their parents made the children proud of themselves.

TERI – DEMPO CLIMATE CHANGE AWARENESS PROJECT

Dempo Group of Companies in association with TERI-The Energy & Resource Institute has organised a Climate Change awareness programme for Goan School Children to mark the 75th Birth Anniversary of Late Shri. Vasudeva V. Dempo, the founder leader of the Dempo Group of Companies.
On this occasion an INITIATION WORKSHOP was held at the Conference Hall of Dempo House, Panjim – Goa on 8th September 2010. Some of the activities include workshops for teachers, various competitions for students like poster making, story writing, etc., field trips for teachers and students and webpage development on the awareness of climate change which will be carried out till end of year 2012. The main objective of this programme will be creating awareness on key climate change issues.
The next workshop was the CAPACITY BUILDING WORKSHOP which was held at the same venue on 26th November 2010. Eight students along with Ms. Shaefali Lendhay and Mr. Sarvadnya Sambari attended the same.
Ms. Shabani Kazi of TERI gave a presentation, and spoke to students about the difference between the weather and climate. She touched upon several issues like climate change, global warming, ice ages, green house effects, mitigation and adaptation. Ms Akshata Samant, lecturer, also shared her experiences on Environment Education teaching in schools. The last session taken by Mr. Clinton Vaz, demonstrated to students what happens if we do not segregate home waste.
As a part of this joint project, DEMPO-TERI organised, Late Vasudeva V Sinai Dempo Memorial Lecture, by Dr. R. K. Pachauri, Nobel Prize Winner, Eminent Climate Scientist & Director General, TERI on Bringing Respect for Nature in Economic Development on 15th December 2010 at Marriotts Beach Resort, Panjim Goa.
Dr. Pachauri highlighted on the effects and gave stress on how industries and business leaders can bring in change in environment and make this planet a beautiful place to live for the generations to come. In his remarks he said “Climate Change is a symptom, of a much larger problem. Many species and water bodies are migrating to other habitats; many are facing threat while some others have become extinct”
He also congratulated Dempo Group for a good initiative taken to involve school children as they can make impressionable actions to bring in positive change in the environment. Giving the mantra to the people he iterated that rules and regulations are not just enough, one need institutions and organizations which will enforce these rules. Making an appeal to the business leaders he concluded with these remarks “produce in right way and consume in a right way”.
As a part of the above project, VVA has organised a waste collection drive from 4th December to 15th December in the school premises. The students are asked to bring in used plastic bottles, newspapers, used dry batteries, tetra packs to school and put them in different labelled bins. This programme is organised by VVA to bring awareness among students that most things that they throw out in their dustbins in their houses can be recycled. By doing this they can reduce the harmful waste that goes from their home garbage bins to landfill areas. Ms. Shaefali Lendhay and Mr. Sarvadnya Sambari of Vidya Vikas Academy are the staff co-ordinators for this project.

Goa Liberation Day Celebrated

49th Goa Liberation Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm and with the feeling of patriotism at Vidya Vikas Academy on 19th December 2010.
The function began with the unfurling of the Tricolour and singing of the National Anthem. Students of class 4 sang a Konkani song accompanied by Mr. Neil D’Cruz on the Guitar and Mrs. Reshma Raikar on the tabla. A dance was presented based on a mythological sequence, followed by a patriotic speech by Raj Desai of class 2. Miss. Arya Lotlikar presented a monologue.
Chief Guest Mr. Mohandas Surlekar in his encouraging speech advised the students on various study techniques, discipline and narrated a story on patriotism. Miss Shweta Mopkar of class 7 compered the entire programme. Later sweets were distributed to all the students.
Tr. Reshma, Tr. Shilpa and Tr. Sharmila co-ordinated the programme.

Chess Mania

Students of Vidya Vikas Academy participated in All Goa Chess Championship organised by Manipal Hospital along with Panjim Chess Academy, affiliated to Goa State Chess Academy, at Don Bosco, Panjim on 4th and 5th of December 2010. VVA was one of the schools with the highest number of participants. There were 37 students from KG to class 7 who took part in the tournament. On 4th December, the torunament started at 4.30 pm and went on till 8.00 pm in the evening. All students got to play 3 rounds each. On Sunday, 5th December, the tournament started at 9.30 in the morning and finished at 7.00 pm in the evening. They all got to play 3 rounds in the morning, followed by lunch and later in the day 2 rounds. All the players from Vidya Vikas Academy gave a tough fight to their respective opponents.
Ritviz Parab from class 5 B won the 3rd place in the clas 5 to 7 category. The school received 5 chess boards and a timer for their high number of participants. Some students were also given certificates for their sportive performance.

Mini Sports Festival - Day III

Students of class 3A, 3B, and 3 C participated in the mini sports festival on 9th December 2010 with great enthusiasm.
Parents had come to cheer their kids and excitement was found in abundance, not only on the face of the children but also on the face of teachers and non-participants who specially came to cheer them up.
Some of the games that were held are : making a garland for class 3 A, arranging and collecting the cones for class 2 B and balancing the book for class 3 C.
What matters in the end is the team spirit, participation and encouragement from parents, teachers and their team mates to keep them going towards the victory.

NAKSHTRAzz 2010

The Rotary Club of Margao Midtown presented the Nakshtrazz 2010 School Talent Search on the 4th and 5th of December 2010, respectively at Fr. Agnel Ashram Verna, Salcete, Goa.
Students from our School of class 6 and class 7 participated in the making of a Newspaper and Face Painting Competition on the Theme (East meets West). The participants scored in 40 points in each of these competitions, which were held on 4th December 2010.
The Quiz competition was held on 5th December 2010. Our school secured the 1st place in Quiz scoring 100 points. The school receieved a trophy, a certificate and a medal as well asa token of appreciation to the teacher Mrs. Marina D'Costa, who accompanied co-ordinated with the students.The participants of the competition were as follows: -
A) Face Painting
1. Kenneth Da Silva - Class 7
2. Sairaj Phaldessai - Class 7
3. Amar Shetty - Class 7
B. Making of a Newspaper
1. Ramola D'Silva - Class 6
2. Nikita Raposo - Class 7
3. Kareen Moraes - Class 6
C. Quizz
1. Daniel Alvares - Class 7
2. Tarun Mascarenhas - Class 7
We are proud of you dear children. Keep it up!!!

Mini Sports Festival - Day II

Students of class 2 A B & C participated in the mini sports with great joy and enthusiasm. The students enjoyed playing with their friends and also learned that team work and co-operation brings joy and success.
Some of the games that took place were Collection of balls for class 2 A, Rolling the ball for clas 2 B, Making a Bouquet for class 2 C and Passing a ball above the head which was a common game played by students of all the divisions of class 2. There was a great encouragement from teh parents, which made the students proud of themselves.

Mini Sports Festival Begins - Day I

The spectacular Mini-Sports Festival of the Primary began on 6th December 2010. On Day I the pupils of class 1 enthusiastically participated in the games. They were eager to win the race as their parents were seen cheering them to make a sporting effort.

Some of the games that took place were 3 Legged Race for class 1 A, Kangaroo Hop for class 1 B, One Legged Hop and Run for class 1 C, Frog Jump for Class 1 D and Collection of Dumbles was a common game played by students of all the divisions of class 1.

Happy Birthday Ma'am

We at Vidya Vikas Academy, Principal, Vice-Principal, Staff & Students wish our School Manager Mrs. Sheela Gaunekar a very happy birthday as she celebrates her birthday on 03rd December.

TERM II EXAM BEGINS

Term II Examinations commenced on 26th of August 2010 for classes 5 to 10.

Students were seen engrossed in writing their paper. The exams will continue till 2nd of December.

ASSET SEMINAR HELD

A seminar was conducted by a resource person from the ASSET team at Vidya Vikas Academy on 25th of November 2010 to focus on the analysis of the previous ASSET Exam held in the school and to discuss the grasping power among the students.

ASSET – ASSESSMENT OF SCHOLASTIC SKILLS THROUGH EDUCATIONAL TESTING seminar focused on the advantages of the Asset exam for students and teachers. Asset enables students to apply their knowledge gained in the classroom and get opportunity to answer skill based questions. This exam helps teachers to gauge how the students are grasping the concepts taught in the class. They also understand how well the students have interpreted their teaching and where each class stands. Asset helps the school to understand the level of their students and compare it with the other schools in India. This exam is conducted by a group of IIM (Ahmedabad) alumni in various schools across the nation.

“As a teacher, I personally feel that every school should take asset into their yearly curriculum and give their students the opportunity to grow beyond the text.” says Tr. Shaefali Lendhay who had co-ordinated this exam in the past. The seminar was interesting and a motivational experience for the entire teaching faculty at VVA.

V V - Our School Pet . . .

“V V – our school pet was born in 2004 on the property on which our school building now stands. I remember her as a playful, lively little pup who would come up to my car as soon as she heard the horn on my many visits to the site during the construction of the new school building. She would follow me around, sit patiently during my discussions with the architect, engineer or contractor and then wistfully watch me drive away. And when the building was ready for occupation, V V stayed on and over these years, the children have grown to love and care for her. The Vidya Vikas Mandal Educational Campus is her home and she moves from one institution to the next according to their respective break timings. She’s at the Academy with the first child or teacher who comes in and leaves with the last person to leave.” Alan Rodrigues (Principal)
Pets teach children how to empathize with others, how to understand subtle feelings and how to look at the world from a vastly different perspective.
Pets give children the sense of unconditional acceptance, No judging or rating is involved."
Children who undergo traumatic experiences often cope better when they have a pet to confide in. "Loneliness is very dangerous to children, Having an animal companion can make them feel a part of something."
Children learn the subtle cues their pets give them to indicate their feelings.
If properly supervised by adults, a child learns how to take care of another living being, and take pleasure in keeping the pet healthy and happy.

HAPPY CHILDREN'S DAY !!!

"Children are a reminder to all of us of the simplicity, purity, peace, joy and goodness that God wanted the world to be filled with."

Vidya Vikas Academy celebrated Children's Day on October 27, 28 and 29. Great joy and exuberance among the children marked the occasion and the festive air filled their little hearts with delight.

The staff presented an enthralling programme commencing with a prayer for our pupils followed by song and dance and a fashion show with a difference.

The children vied with one another to win the spot prizes and took home many a prize at the games stalls. Spot Quiz questions by the mobile quiz master and tattoo painting also proved enjoyable.

Our pupils are our ‘raison d’être’ and our prayers and best wishes will always be with them, that they may grow to be caring, respectful, responsible and diligent individuals who will thus be truly happy and successful.

Dear children, we at VIDYA VIKAS ACADEMY, wish you all a HAPPY CHILDREN’S DAY. May God bless you always.

HAPPY DIWALI / EID MUBAARAK

Students of VVA conducted a special assembly on 27th Oct,2010 on the eve of festival of Diwali and Id-uz-Zauha which will be celebrated in mid November. The school was decorated with colourful flowers, diyas and rangoli.Pupils of the pre-primary enacted the play of Ramayana depicting the life of Lord Rama, Sita and Laxman and their fourteen years of exile and their return to Ayodhya.

While the pupils of the primary and secondary demonstrated the various traditions of Diwali. (Lighting of Lamps, significance of Laxmi Puja, Bhau Bij, Tulsi Puja etc).Diwali celebration was followed by the celebration of Id-uz-Zauha. Miss. Siya and Miss. Petalia of class 4 explained and narrated the story of the sacrifice of Prophet Ibraham and his son Prophet Ismail. The celebration was followed by fireworks and the children danced to various songs and had a fantastic time.

We at VVA wish you all a very happy Diwali - a prosperous New Year and Id Mubarrak.

Skit Competition Held

October 11th to 13th, the students of class 3 to 5 were given an opportunity, to channel their talent and learning outside the classroom, through a 'skit competition'.

The skits showcased a message like - Honesty, Pollution, Saving Trees. Students of class 1 and 2 spoke confidently on 'People who help us', in our daily life. Such co-curricular activities help students to read, observe and learn more, All in an attempt to 'tune' their skills. The event was co-ordinated by Tr. Betsy Ferrao.

Making a SPLASH!

The Pre-Primary kids had a wonderful time playing in the splash pool. However their teachers had a tough time to control them at the pool venue.

But who knows, we may have a future Olympic Gold Medalist Channel Swimmers in this group of Water Babies.

Are Laptops better than Textbooks? - You Choose

Students of classes 9 A & 9 B had a lively debate on Monday, 25th October 2010, whether Laptops are better than Textbooks.The proponents were Sachi Angle, Anjali Mascarenhas, Shorya Chaturvedi, Chetan Assoldekar, Seinrich Gomes, Kavita Mallya, Raul de Gouveia Pinto and Shannon Fernandes. The opponents were Tahira Menezes, Valeska Faleiro, Aaron Alphonsus, Sweezel Aguiar, Armando Alvares, Shubham Raikar and Yashna Luthra.The opponents won with a score of 18 points against the proponents who scored 15 points. Tr. Shaefali Lendhay was the moderator and judged the participants. Students of class 8 and class 6 also witnessed the debate.

VVA Triumphs - Table Tennis Tournament

Directorate of Sports & Youth Affairs had organised the Table Tennis Tournament on 8th August 2010 at the Indoor Stadium, Campal Panjim. The VVA team U-17 made it to win the State Level Championship by 3-0 against Sharda Mandir School, Miramar Panjim. The Team comprised of Miss. Eleanor Do Rosario of class 10, Miss. Delilah Furtado of class 8, Miss. Tanvi Raikar and Miss. Nishika Manira both of class 6.At the Taluka Level, our team won by 3-0 against Manovikas School, Margao, and at the District Level they won by 3-0 against Wagle High School, Ponda.

VVA wishes Shri. R. G. Kare on his 76th Birthday

Principal, Vice-Principal, some of the staff members along with some students of Vidya Vikas Academy visited Shri R. G. Kare, President of Vidya Vikas Mandal to wish him on his 76th Birthday, 18th October.
The staff members and students presented a bouquet of flowers on behalf of all the staff and students of VVA. The pupils expressed their love, respect and appreciation by presenting a card made by the pupils themselves.Students also sang songs and expressed their joy.

Term I - Open House held

The Progress Report Card of the first term exam was held on 16th October, 2010. The parents were seen with their children discussing their child's progress with the teachers.

VVA Staff keeps up the tradition - wins Football match by 9-4 against Students

The students and staff of VVA played a football match on the VVM Campus ground on 15th October, 2010.
In the first half, the staff were leading by 5-2 score. Students of class 5 to 10 and the other staff members the sporting spectators seen cheering the staff and the students.At the second half the students came on the ground with the spirit to win the match, unfortunately, they considered 4 more goals against 2. The staff won the match by 9-4 margin.

Pre-Primary students celebrate NAVRATRI

The Pre-Primary students of Vidya Vikas Academy participated in the special assembly held to mark the Navratri and Dusshera festival which will be celebrated on Sunday the 17th October 2010.
The teachers explained the students the significance and narrated the mythological story for why this festival is celebrated. The children enjoyed playing the Garba dance and Dandiya Raas.

Happy Birthday Dearest Principal

October 14, birthday of our dearest Principal, Sir, Alan Rodrigues. There was a lot of excitement in the school.
The pupils expressed their love, respect and appreciation through a prayer service and presentation of a card from each class, made by the pupils themselves.
Students also sang songs and presented a dance. Mrs. Bhide presented a bouquet of flowers on behalf of all the teaching and non-teaching staff.

VVA students do us proud !

Vidya Vikas Academy conducted a Poetry/Short Story Writing/Essay Writing & Painting Contest in the month of July for the classes 6 to 9. The Theme was : Nuclear Weapon Free World. A number of these entires were sent to the Coalition for Nuclear Disarmament and Peace, Delhi as they have appealed to dedicate this years 'Human Rights Day' on 10 Dec. 2010 to the Theme 'Right to a Nuclear Weapon Free World is a Human Right'.
The results of this competition organised by them was declared on October 2nd 2010. The following students have been awarded prizes, which will be awarded to them on Dec. 9th. at the 10th Anniversary Convention of CNDP in New Delhi.
Painting:
Juniors : Kenneth Da Silva - Class 7
Seniors : Anjali Mascarenhas Class 9
The paintings of the following students will be put on display at the Convention :
Julian D'Costa - Class 7
Lionel Furtado - Class 7
Mayuki Viegas - Class 8
Nikita Raposo - Class 7
Sairaj Phaldesai - Class 7
Tahira Barretto - Class 7

Essay Writing
Juniors : Nikhil Rao - Class 8

Short Story
Juniors : Lyse Ann Fernandes - Class 6
Nilesh Afonso - Class 7

Poetry
Juniors : Isabel D'Souza - Class 6
Karthika Pai Vernekar - Class 8
Lyse Ann Fernandes - Class 6
Seniors : Kavita Mallya - Class 9

Congratulations to all the prize winners. You can also see the results on www.cndpindia.org
The co-ordinators for the competitions were : Tr. Tania, Tr. Hema, Tr. Shaefali and Tr. Merexi.

The Thanksgiving Mass & Pooja Held

The annual thanksgiving mass & the pooja was held on 9th Oct 2010. The mass was held at the Holy Spirit Church, Margao, while the pooja was held in the VVA School premises.
The mass was held at 9:00 am, Fr.Jena was the celebrant. The school choir sang the hymns and the various prayers were read by students and teachers.

The pooja started at 9:00 am, Lord Ganesh and Goddess Saraswati were worshiped, the Aarti was offered to the dieties at 1:00 pm and later the prassad was distributed to the members of the mangement, staff, students and their parents.
The mass & the pooja were well attended by the students and their parents.

VVA U-17 Football Team declared as Most Promising Team

Assumta Convent, Sarzora, organised U-17 inter-school Football Tournament which was held on Sarzora ground on 26th September 2010.
Though the VVA team lost in the first round via penalties, they gave a spirited performance and won the Most Promising Team Award.

Resource Room get ready for Diwali

The festivals of light “Deepavali” or “Diwali” is just a month to go. The children of the ‘Resource Room’ have already made “Decorative diyas”, “Greetings cards”, “Miniature Aakash Divos” to hang in the cars or at the doors. These items are available for sale at the Vidya Vikas Academy campus.

Party Time for Pre-Primary Kids

The Pre-Primary students of the Academy had a fun filled cooking experience.
The children carefully observed the teachers and learnt to make sandwiches and above all thoroughly enjoyed eating them
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