The children worked diligently and learnt to find some usefulness for the things that would have been wasted. The co-coordinator for the activity was the Art Teacher Mitzie Cotta.
The master pieces were later displayed in the conference room.
Beautiful Articles made of Waste material are at display at VVA
The wealth out of waste competition encouraged the children to explore their creativity – Pencil holders, wall hangings, chimes, musical instruments were some of the wealth produced from waste. The activity was conducted for classes 1 to 5 in class during the activity period.
The children worked diligently and learnt to find some usefulness for the things that would have been wasted. The co-coordinator for the activity was the Art Teacher Mitzie Cotta.
The master pieces were later displayed in the conference room.
The children worked diligently and learnt to find some usefulness for the things that would have been wasted. The co-coordinator for the activity was the Art Teacher Mitzie Cotta.The master pieces were later displayed in the conference room.
Young Buzz Journalist Interviews VVA Students
Journalist from the Young Buzz, an edition of SAKAL group of publications, Ms. Madona visited Vidya Vikas Academy on 30th July 2010.
Ms. Sagorika Mazumdar of class 8 and Master Daniel Alvares of class 7 were interviewed about their most memorable moment in the monsoon season. This interview will appear in the Young Buzz editions shortly.
Distribution of Certificates
Outstanding Students of classes 1 to 10 were awarded with certificates for their performance (2009-2010) at the hands of our Vice-Principal, Mrs. Tania Monteiro at a Special Assembly held on 30th of July 2010. The students were thrilled and excited to receive the certificates.
A student receiving certificate at the hands of Vice-Principal, Mrs. Tania Monteiro
Inter Class Painting Contest 2010-11
An interclass painting contest was conducted during the activity periods (June 2010) for classes 6 to 9. Students were asked to make posters based on - Our right to a nuclear weapon free world. The wonderful artworks are on display outside the school library. Art Teacher Ms. Hema Cacodcar co-ordinated the contest.
A parent seen having a look at the display of posters
Fun Friday Activity Inspires Resource Room Children
On Fun Friday, the 23rd of July 2010, children from Resource room drew drawings on the floor with coloured chalk pieces.
The creativity of these children can be seen in the picture above. Inspired by these children, the teachers and volunteers also took part in colouring the floor.
The creativity of these children can be seen in the picture above. Inspired by these children, the teachers and volunteers also took part in colouring the floor.
Miss Tyla Cutinho, a student of std VIII B taught these children “Origeimi” – a fine way of making articles out of papers.
Korean Martial Arts Instructor visits VVA
On Friday, the 23rd of July, some of the students from classes 3 to 9 were able to experience Korean Martial Arts. This session was co-ordinated by the Sports Director Mr. OmanaKuttan and PE Teacher Mrs. Balika Phaldessai. It included a warm up stretching session, endurance through kicking and the basic art form.
Colette Menezes, a Black Belt in Martial Arts was the visiting instructor for the day. She has been studing Martial Arts at the Korean Martial Arts Academyin the state of Califonia and has made a trip to Korea to further expand her understanding.
GOL – AN ALL-GOA INTER SCHOOL QUIZ COIMPETITION HELD
Hosted by Vidya Vikas Academy and conducted by Sunday Evening Quiz Club, with the on-going football fever all set to climax on Sunday with the World Cup Finals ,an exciting inter school quiz was held on Saturday July 10, 2010. Of the 29 teams for the preliminary round, 6 teams - 2 from Kendriya Vidyalaya (Vasco), 1 from Mushtifund (Panaji), 1 from Loyola (Margao) and 2 from Vidya Vikas Academy (Margao) made it to the finals. 
In a nail-biting finis, Kendriya Vidyalaya edged past Vidya Vikas Academy, to become the winners. Third place went to Mushtifund.
VVA students also performed a western and classical fusion dance on the song Waving Flag to entertain the audience.
Thanks to the organizers – SEQC and Anirudhha Sen Gupta and his team. A special thanks to Dr. Ira Da Costa for all the liaison work and for the LCD and the screen, to Mrs. Cynthia Dourado, Dr. Mrs. Shailaja Parab and Mr. Kenneth Ozorio Saldanha for the prizes, and to the PTA of VVA for co-sponsoring the event. Thanks to all the VVA staff for the arrangements for the smooth conduct of the quiz.
Documentary on life of street children shown
Mr. Raj Naik, a choreographer by profession who has also worked with various NGO’s that work for the under-privileged visited the school on 09th July 2010.
A documentary brought by him was shown to the students of classes 5 to 9 to make them aware of the pathetic conditions of the street children in India. There was a mixed reaction from the students. Master Chetan Assoldekar and Master Seinrich Gomes of class 9 shared their thoughts about how they were more fortunate than those children shown in the documentary and it would be nice if they could make a difference by contributing to make their lives better. 
Mrs. Reshma Raikar introduced the guest while Mr. Sarvadnya Sambari proposed the vote of thanks.
Pre-Primary Kids Observe "Mango Day"
The Pre-Primary section of Vidya Vikas Academy observed Mango Day on 9th of July 2010. Children as well as the staff dressed in green, yellow, and orange (colours of mangoes). The Programme started with a small prayer held at the VVA Hall. Tr. Leena and Tr. Fatima explained the importance of the mango tree and the useful products that are made from mangoes.
Children were introduced to various ways preparations made from mangoes like pickle, jams, juices etc… Later the students and teachers also planted mango trees around the school campus.
NCC NAVAL WING CELEBRATES VANAMOHATSAV
Cadets of VIDYA VIKAS ACADEMY under the leadership of ANO Mario Vales organized a tree planting program at the Vidya Vikas Mandal campus on July 7.
Each year more trees are planted resulting in the beautification of the campus and creating environmental responsibility among the pupils.
AWARD’S DAY HELD
(Click on the picture to enlarge)We at VVA believe that all our pupils are winners as we teach them to compete with themselves and not with others. However as several wards have been instituted, Awards Day was held to present these awards The years ahead, with the introduction of the grading system and continuous comprehensive evaluation will see a shift to the realization and appreciation of the individual and his efforts and achievements.
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Mr. & Mrs. Vinayak Angle, parents of Nidhi Angle who secured 94.57% at the March 2010 ICSE Examiantion, were the Chief Guests. A welcome address by Shri Ramanth Kare, the Investiture of Captains, the School Report for the year 2009 – 2010, the presentation of awards, the Chief Guest’s address, a presentation by the VVA Choir and a fantastic fusion dance keeping in mind the football fever and the vote of thanks by Mrs, Sheela Gaunekar all made for a very pleasant morning.
Principal Administers Oath to the elected representatives HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAREST VICE-PRINCIPAL
July 3 was the birthday of our dear Vice Principal, Mrs. Tania Monteiro. 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.
Our Vice-Principal cuts the cake as all teachers and students clap and sing bday song
Students of each class seen wishing their dearest Vice-Principal
JULY 2 - FOUNDER’S DAY CELEBRATED
Joy and gaiety marked Founder’s Day celebrations at VVA. Completing her 16th year, VVA, as one might put it, at sweet 16, is as pretty and poised as a young girl, set to move on, to the world beyond, away from the security, comfort and warmth of home. Yes, VVA has miles to go and go it will.
A prayer service was held with prayers for the management, staff, our pupils and their parents, and a pageant taking you down memory lane to 1994 was enjoyed by the pupils as the air resounded to the happy and carefree shouts of VVA – hip, hip, hurray!!!
WE LOVE OUR ALMA MATER
Our ex-students seen in the photograph below, showed the love the pupils have for their school and how happy they are to be at school with their teachers who have loved and cared for them from the Nursery. These pupils came back on July 2nd, remembering Founder’s Day, to express their love for their school and their teachers.
Just out of Class 12, Abhinaya and Amanda are off to KLE, Belgaum to study Dentistry, Ananya, Earl,Bryden,Sheldron, Shahezan and Ravi are going to do engineering, Shefalee,Von and Sudhir are going to do medicine at GMC, Jacinta will graduate in Commerce.
It gives us great joy to see our pupils grow in confidence as they surge forward, doing so well, but yet so warm and loving, with their feet firmly on the ground – definitely something we at VVA are proud of.
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