LEADERSHIP SKILLS WORKSHOP

In our endeavour to realize the potential of our pupils from a young age and train them to be leaders in whatever walk of life they choose, we, along with Vision Education Society conducted a workshop on leadership skills for pupils of Class 5.
Shri Eduardo Faleiro, Commissioner for NRI Affairs was the Chief Guest and Shri Ramnath Kare, President of Vidya Vikas Mandal, was the Guest of Honour. Also present at the inaugural function were Mrs. Mily Fernandes, Vice President of V.E.S., and Shri John Aguiar, Director of V.E.S. Firuza Rodrigues and Arya Kare, pupils of Class 5 compered then function.
Shri Neeraj Aguiar, Faculty at NUSI, conducted the workshop.

Special Assembly - World Environment Day

There is beauty in Mother Nature's simplest of creations and we should put our might into preserving such wonders. There is an urgent need to recognise and work for the preservation of our environment. To mark the World Environment Day, students of class 4 conducted a Special Assembly on 10th June 2011 at the VVA Campus. The students came up with beautiful slogans, messages, posters, acts to bring awareness on 'How to protect our environment'. The assembly was concluded with a song with a message to save our beautiful Goan rich heritage. Tr. Clotilda Goes co-ordinated amd trained the students for the assembly.

Distinguished Visitors at the Academy

Vidya Vikas Academy was happy and honoured to have Smt. D. Sudhamani, Education Officer, CBSE Regional Office, Powai, Mumbai and Shri Kannan, Principal, Jawahar Navodaya at the Academy on June 9, 2011.

Our guests were impressed with the beauty and cleanliness of the campus as well as the infrastructure and facilities. They observed that teachers could use more modern teaching methodology and make the teaching-learning process interactive and interesting.

Life Enrichment Seminar Held

Life Enrichment Seminar was held on 8th & 9th June at the VVA School Hall for the students of class 8 and class 9. Fr. Bernadino and Fr. Banzelao of the Don Bosco Animation Centre, Benaulim were the key note speakers.

The speakers focussed on the topics like time management, self respect and respect for the society and healthy relationships. All the pupils were very happy to attend the seminar and found the seminar very interesting and benificial for their future. The class teachers of class 8, 9 along with the Vice - Principal, Mrs. T. Monteiro co-ordinated the seminar.

Academy Re-opens on 6th June

Vidya Vikas Academy (ICSE) will reopen on 06th June 2011 for the academic year 2011-2012.
The timings are as follows :
06th June 2011 - 7.25 hrs to 9.00 hrs
07th June 2011 - 7.25 hrs to 9.00 hrs
The school will function and conduct regular classes from 08th June 2011 between 7.25 hrs to 13.25 hrs.

Julian wins Science Exhibition

State Council of Educational Research and Training, Goa; in collaboration with Goa Science Centre, Miramar; organized a ‘State Level Science Exhibition for INSPIRE Awardees’ on 18^th, 19^th, and 20^th May 2011.
Julian D’Costa, a Standard 7 student of Vidya Vikas Academy, Margao, was adjudged first in the order of merit for his project on ‘Pollen Size and Allergy’.

The top six place winners from this exhibition will go to the National level Exhibition to be held in New Delhi.

“I am absolutely delighted. I had hopes of qualifying for the Nationals but I never expected to come first.” said Julian D’Costa.

VIDYA VIKAS ACADEMY EXCELS

For the 6^th year in succession, pupils of Vidya Vikas Academy secured 100 % results at the ICSE Board Examination. A school with a difference, with a dedicated staff and a supportive management, that’s what brings consistently good results, year after year.
VAIBHAVI PRABHUDESAI did us proud with 97%. Nine pupils scored above 90%, 18 pupils score distinctions and 9 pupils secured a first class. The Academy is committed to the holistic formation of the pupils with an education that develops the personality, confidence, attitude and responsibility of the pupils.

Shri. Eduardo Faleiro Visits Academy

We were privileged to have Shri Eduardo Faleiro, Commissioner for NRI Affairs visit our school on the morning on April 9th 2011. His contribution to Goa and our country makes us proud and is an outstanding example for our youth to emulate. As he went around the school, Shri Faleiro was deeply appreciative of the efforts of the Management of Vidya Vikas Mandal and repeatedly mentioned that schools across the country should be of the standard and have the infrastructure and ambience of Vidya Vikas Academy. Shri Eduardo Faleiro was later felicitated at a function to mark the 75th Birth Anniversary of the late Shri H. M. N. Gaunekar, Founder President of Vidya Vikas Mandal.

Resource Room Children Make Us Proud Again

Resource Room children who participated at the Taluka level Olympics were selected for the State Level Badminton and Athletic Meet which was held on 27th March at Fatorda Stadium. The following students won the medals : Valino Fernandes of class 8 won silver medal in Badminton singles in the category of 16-22 years category. Valino Fernandes and Tyla Coutinho won Silver in Mixed Doubles. Valino Fernandes and Noel Sequeira won the bronze in doubles and Delbon D’Souza won silver medal in 100 mts running under 8 – 15 years category. Congratulations to all the prize winners.

Light it up BLUE!

Every year April 02nd is observed as Autism Awareness Day , a day that shines a bright light on autism as a growing global health crisis. We at Vidya Vikas Academy also joined hands to observe this awareness day on April 02nd 2011. The Principal, Vice Principal and all the staff members joined this campaign as they dressed up in shades of blue to show their concern and sensitivity towards the growing health crises of Autism.

The school entrance was decorated with blue balloons and ribbons. Charts were displayed which focused on first hand information about Autism in order to sensitize and make all the students and staff aware of the global health crises. Special Education Teachers, Mrs. Mamta Honnavar and Mrs. Tanula Cotta e Fernandes coordinated the event.