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Activities

Activities

Learning, Exploring, and Growing Together

  • Kindergarten & Bloomer Activities

  • Activities

  • Club Activities

  • Academic Activities

World Environment Day

World Environment Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm at our school on 05.06.24. To mark the occasion, our kindergarten students participated in a meaningful sapling-planting activity.

The students also took a pledge to keep their surroundings clean, green, and plastic-free.

This hands-on activity helped instil a sense of environmental awareness, care, and responsibility among our young learners, encouraging them to become nature-friendly citizens from an early age.

Spectrum Spectacular Day

Spectrum Spectacular Day was joyfully celebrated at our school on 20.06.24. As part of the celebration, kindergarten students created a vibrant rainbow artwork using their palm prints.

Each child enthusiastically added their handprint to the rainbow, making the activity lively, fun, and highly interactive. Through this creative exercise, students explored different colours and expressed their artistic abilities with great excitement.

The event not only enhanced colour recognition and creativity but also promoted teamwork, cooperation, and joyful participation among the young learners.

International Yoga Day

International Yoga Day was observed at our school on 21.06.24 in a calm and serene atmosphere.

All the kindergarten students were dressed in white, symbolising peace, purity, and harmony.

Students from each class confidently performed ten different yoga poses, guided by their teachers. Through this session, the children learned the importance of physical fitness, balance, and flexibility in a simple and enjoyable manner.

Practising yoga helped the students improve their concentration, self-discipline, and inner calm. The event encouraged young learners to adopt a healthy, mindful, and disciplined lifestyle from an early age.

Blossom Bash Day

Blossom Bash Day was cheerfully celebrated at our school on 12.07.24. As part of the celebration, kindergarten students brought beautifully crafted flower models such as tulips, lotuses, and roses.

All the flower creations were attractively displayed, filling the campus with colour, freshness, and vibrancy. Adding to the charm of the event, students dressed up as different flowers, making the celebration lively and visually delightful.

Through this engaging activity, students learned about various types of flowers, while enhancing their creativity and self-expression. The event also helped develop their confidence, observation skills, and appreciation for nature.

Geometric Gala

Geometric Gala Day was enthusiastically celebrated at our school on 19.07.24.

The day was specially dedicated to learning about shapes, making the experience both fun and educational for our kindergarten students.

Adding excitement to the celebration, students came dressed as various geometric shapes, bringing learning to life. Creative displays featuring 2D and 3D shape arrangements were showcased, highlighting the students’ understanding and imagination.

Through these engaging activities, students learned to identify, differentiate, and understand shapes in a hands-on manner. The event also enhanced their spatial awareness, creativity, and visual thinking skills, making learning joyful and meaningful.

Ecological Empowerment Day

Ecological Empowerment Day was meaningfully celebrated at our school on 26.07.24.

A classroom was creatively transformed to depict the contrast between deforestation and afforestation, making the concept visually impactful and easy to understand.

One side of the display portrayed a destroyed forest, while the other showcased a green, healthy, and flourishing forest. Students confidently explained the difference between cutting trees and planting trees in simple and clear terms.

Through this insightful activity, students learned the importance of protecting forests and preserving nature. The celebration successfully created awareness about environmental responsibility and sustainable living among the young learners.

Cheers for Community Heroes Day

Cheers for Community Heroes Day was joyfully celebrated at our school on 12.08.24.

Kindergarten students enthusiastically dressed up as various community heroes, including postmen and other service workers.

A special space was creatively set up in the school hall with model displays representing the workplaces of different community helpers. Students confidently stood in their respective setups and explained the roles and responsibilities of each community hero in simple terms.

Through this meaningful activity, students gained an understanding of the value of service, responsibility, and teamwork. The celebration also fostered respect and appreciation for the people who work selflessly to serve and support the community.

Independence Day

Independence Day was celebrated at our school on 15.08.24 with great pride and patriotic fervour.

The programme commenced with the hoisting of the National Flag, followed by the National Anthem, creating a sense of unity and respect among all present.

Students enthusiastically participated in various competitions organised as part of the celebration. The winners were duly honoured and awarded prizes in recognition of their efforts and talents.

The celebration served as a meaningful reminder of the sacrifices of our freedom fighters and helped instil values of freedom, unity, and patriotism among the students.

Music & Movement Day

Music & Movement Day was joyfully celebrated at our school on 30.08.24.

A variety of musical instruments were displayed, allowing students to explore the world of sounds and rhythms.

Each instrument was carefully explained, helping students understand how different sounds are produced. The children actively participated by observing, listening, and moving to the rhythm, making the session lively and engaging.

This enjoyable activity helped develop the students’ listening skills, coordination, and appreciation for music, while also encouraging joyful expression and active participation.

Communication Breakthrough Day

Communication Breakthrough Day was thoughtfully celebrated at our school on 04.10.24.

As part of the activity, students brought postcards and wrote a few meaningful and heartfelt messages to their parents and grandparents.

The students then took the postcards home and personally handed them over, making the gesture special and memorable. This simple yet impactful activity helped students understand the importance of expressing emotions and staying emotionally connected with their loved ones.

The celebration encouraged thoughtful communication and played a significant role in strengthening family bonds, while nurturing empathy and emotional awareness among the students.

Elegant Elders’ Day

Elegant Elders’ Day was joyfully celebrated at our school on 08.11.24 by warmly inviting grandparents to the campus.

Fun-filled games and engaging activities were organised, allowing grandparents to actively participate and spend joyful moments with their grandchildren.

Through this heart-warming celebration, students learned the importance of respecting elders, expressing gratitude, and strengthening family bonds. The event helped children understand values such as love, togetherness, and intergenerational bonding in a joyful and meaningful way.

Zoological Spectacles Day

Zoological Spectacles Day was enthusiastically celebrated at our school on 03.01.25 with a complete animal-themed setup.

Kindergarten students came dressed as different animals and confidently explained the unique features and special characteristics of their chosen animals.

This engaging activity enriched the students’ knowledge of wildlife, improved their communication skills, and boosted their confidence through experiential and hands-on learning.

Welcome Wonders Day

Welcome Wonders Day was joyfully celebrated at our school on 13.06.25 to mark the reopening of the school year.

The young students were warmly welcomed with a traditional aarti, followed by fun-filled games that brought excitement and laughter.

Each child also received a handcrafted welcome gift as a token of appreciation, making them feel special and cherished. The celebration set a happy and engaging tone for the new academic year.

Nature’s Tapestry: A Weave of Colours

Nature’s Tapestry – A Weave of Colours was joyfully celebrated at our school on 20.06.25 with great enthusiasm.

Each class was assigned a specific colour, such as red, blue, yellow, green, orange, pink, or brown, and students came dressed in their respective colours, bringing colour-related objects from home.

The children proudly displayed their items and learned to identify colours through nature-based examples. The activity encouraged creativity, observation skills, and teamwork, while also helping students appreciate the beauty and significance of colours in our everyday environment.

World Emojis Day

World Emojis Day was joyfully celebrated at our school on 17.07.25 with great excitement.

Emoji cut-outs were prepared, and students actively expressed different emotions by matching their facial expressions to the emojis.

The activity helped children understand and identify various emotions, such as happiness, sadness, anger, and surprise. They also learned how emotions can be expressed through facial expressions.

The celebration encouraged emotional awareness, self-expression, and made learning fun, interactive, and memorable for all students.

Little Investor – Theatre Time

On 24.10.25, we organised Little Investor Theatre Time for the students.

Different movies, including Moana, The Wild Robot, and The Lion King, were screened for various classes.

After the movie sessions, students enthusiastically answered questions based on the stories and shared the lessons they learned, such as courage, teamwork, kindness, and responsibility.

The activity helped improve their listening and thinking skills and encouraged value-based learning through storytelling. The session was both entertaining and educational, leaving the students inspired and engaged.

Crazy Hat Day

Crazy Hat Day was celebrated with great fun and creativity at our school on 31.10.25.

Students were given colourful and imaginative hats, which they wore with joy and excitement. They actively participated in a photo session and confidently spoke about their unique creations, sharing their ideas with peers and teachers.

The activity encouraged creativity, self-expression, and joyful participation, while also helping students improve communication skills and self-confidence. It was a delightful and memorable celebration for all the young learners.

Vel’s Salad Station

Vel’s Salad Station was celebrated with great enthusiasm at our school on 21.11.25.

Students prepared healthy items such as fruit salad, sandwiches, and bohaladdu, guided by one parent from each class who was selectively invited to assist them. The parents taught the children safe and hygienic cooking practices, ensuring a fun and educational experience.

The prepared items were judged on creativity, presentation, and taste. The activity promoted healthy eating habits, teamwork, and hands-on learning, making it an enjoyable and meaningful experience for all students.

Disney World Day

Disney World Day was celebrated with great excitement at our school on 05.12.25.

A mini Disneyland was created within the school premises, and students came dressed as their favourite Disney characters, including Superman, Cinderella, Fairy Princesses, and Moana.

Each child confidently spoke a few lines about their character and participated in a colourful ramp walk, showcasing their creative costumes. The celebration encouraged creativity, confidence, and joyful self-expression, making it a fun and memorable event for all the young learners.

Bloomer’s Activitiy

In our Bloomers class, every day is a new discovery. Kids engage in a myriad of enriching activities, fostering their cognitive skills and social development. From imaginative play to creative arts and interactive story telling. These activities create a positive foundation for future learning, encouraging curiosity and a love for exploration. It includes circle time, fine motor activities, Gross motor activities, Indoor play, Exploring time, Craft time, Story time and field trip. Activities like tear and paste, collage work, print activity, colouring activity have also been done by our little hands. Apart from this kids learn the life skills like table etiquettes, sharing and self reliant activities too. Each activity is a stepping stone to a world filled with joy and learning. From colourful crafts that spark creativity to playful games that take the kids on a “Journey of Merriment and Education”

SELF-DEPENDENT

Our primary focus lies in fostering self-reliance and resilience within our students. We strive to equip them with engaging activities that not only enhance their mental well-being but also instil a sense of self-sufficiency. They engaged in valuable life skills and participated in self dependent activities. Leading to a sense of self discipline and resilience will make the child more self confident and sense of accomplishment. This fosters their personal growth and development, equipping and empowering our students to achieve their own goals

HELMET AWARENESS PROGRAM – HELLO FM (2024–2025)

On 30 January 2025, the Pre-Primary students actively participated in a meaningful Helmet Awareness Program conducted by Hello FM in collaboration with Aruna Cardiac Care, Tirunelveli. The programme was thoughtfully designed for young children to help them understand the importance of road safety in a simple and engaging manner.

Through lively puppet shows, interactive sessions, and easy-to-understand explanations, the children learned the importance of wearing helmets while travelling on two-wheelers with their parents. The presenters effectively captured the children’s attention, making the learning experience both enjoyable and memorable.

The programme successfully created awareness about safe travel habits and motivated children to remind their parents and elders to follow road safety rules. Overall, the session was informative, engaging, and highly beneficial for the young learners.

CLASSROOM LIBRARY INAUGURATION – WORLD LIBRARY DAY (2025)

On 1 July 2025, in connection with World Library Day, the Pre-Primary Section joyfully inaugurated its Classroom Library. The initiative aimed to cultivate early reading habits and create a love for books among young learners.

Children enthusiastically brought a variety of storybooks from home, and with the guidance of their teachers, a colourful, child-friendly classroom library was set up. The young learners eagerly explored picture books, storybooks, and simple information books, sparking curiosity and interest in reading.

Students were gently guided on the importance of handling books carefully, keeping them organised, and sharing them with friends. This meaningful initiative successfully encouraged responsibility, imagination, and a lifelong love for reading, making the classroom a joyful and enriching learning space.

தமிழ்நாட்டின் பாரம்பரியக் கலாச்சாரத்தையும், தமிழின் பெருமையையும் பறைசாற்றிய முத்தமிழ் இலக்கிய மன்ற விழா

மாணவர்கள் கல்வி மற்றும் பண்பாட்டு நோக்குடன் தஞ்சாவூருக்கு அழைத்துச் செல்லப்பட்டனர். அங்கு உலகப் புகழ்பெற்ற பெருவுடையார் கோவிலின் புனித வளாகத்தில் தமிழ்நாட்டின் பாரம்பரிய கலாச்சாரத்தையும், தமிழின் பெருமையையும் பறைசாற்றிய முத்தமிழ் இலக்கிய மன்ற விழா சிறப்பாக ஏற்பாடு செய்து நடத்தப்பட்டது.

நிகழ்ச்சி வரவேற்புரையுடன் தொடங்கி, இறை வழிபாட்டு பாடல், பாரம்பரிய நடனம் மற்றும் இசை நிகழ்ச்சிகள் மூலம் தமிழ் மரபின் மகத்துவம் அழகாக வெளிப்படுத்தப்பட்டது. தொடர்ந்து, பெருவுடையார் கோவிலின் வரலாறு, கட்டிடக் கலை மற்றும் ஆன்மிகச் சிறப்புகள் குறித்து விளக்க உரைகள் வழங்கப்பட்டன.

மாணவர்களின் சிந்தனைத் திறன் மற்றும் கருத்து வெளிப்பாட்டை மேம்படுத்தும் வகையில் விவாத நிகழ்ச்சியும் நடத்தப்பட்டது. இவ்விழா மாணவர்களுக்கு தமிழ்மொழி, பண்பாடு மற்றும் பாரம்பரியத்தை நேரடியாக அனுபவிக்கும் அரிய வாய்ப்பாக அமைந்தது.

கல்வி, கலாச்சாரம் மற்றும் மொழிப்பற்று ஆகியவற்றை ஒருங்கிணைத்த இந்த முத்தமிழ் இலக்கிய மன்ற விழா, மாணவர்களின் மனதில் நீடிக்கும் இனிய நினைவாக திகழ்ந்தது.

Astra Plus Craft Zone

Creativity plays a huge part in a child’s development, and it is a skill that we encourage from a very young age. It is vital to nurture creativity because creativity is what inspires healthy curiosity and gives the children a way to express themselves freely. To cater the childrens’ need, we have come up with a product that Astra plus craftzone will cover all portions, from the Astra plus book volume 1 and 2. It introduces various art tools and materials that the little ones can experiment with !

Social Enrichment Activities and Quiz

At Vel’s Vidhyalaya, we are committed to nurturing well-rounded individuals with aspirations for prestigious roles. In our dedicated social periods, we engage our students in impactful social enrichment activities and quizzes tailored to the requirements of these challenging public service examinations. These activities go beyond the traditional learning, providing a holistic approach that incorporates current affairs, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills. By conducting quizzes and specialized training sessions, we aim to equip our students with the knowledge and mindset needed for success in these esteemed examinations. Our commitment to shaping future leaders extends beyond academics, emphasizing a comprehensive preparation that fosters not only subject expertise but also the resilience and strategic thinking required for challenging roles in public service. Together, let’s empower our students for a brighter future.

Inquisitive Minds

"THE WEEKLY TRYST WITH THE HINDU"

Welcome to the vibrant world of knowledge exploration! In our school, every Saturday brings with it an exciting journey through the pages of ‘The Hindu’ newspaper for school children. Let’s delve into the enriching experience of our daily quizzes that ignite the curiosity of our students in grades 6 to 8. The Hindu for Young Minds:

“The Hindu” newspaper for school children is a treasure trove of information. From current affairs to inspiring stories, our young readers embark on a weekly adventure, broadening their horizons and staying informed about the world around them. The school assembly is not just a gathering; it’s a platform where our students showcase their knowledge and quick thinking. Every day, a daily quiz is conducted that challenges the intellect of students in grades 6 to 8. The enthusiasm and active participation witnessed during these quizzes are the testament to our students’ commitment to learning.

A FESTIVE MOVIE DAY

International Movie Day was joyfully celebrated by the Pre-Primary students on 2 August 2025 with a special screening of the film Chinna Chinna Kuruvigal. The children watched the movie with great interest and enthusiasm, making the experience both enjoyable and memorable.

Through its simple and meaningful storyline, the film gently conveyed the importance of listening to teachers and following their guidance. The screening provided an effective blend of entertainment and learning, helping young learners understand values such as good behaviour, discipline, and respect for teachers in an age-appropriate and joyful manner.

Overall, the celebration was engaging and educational, leaving a positive impact on the children.

NURTURING MINDS AT TINY DROPS

Embarking on an enriching journey, the Quiz Club at Vels Vidhyalaya, tailored for Grades 3 to 5, resonates with the invigorating theme - “The Sky is Our Limit.” This initiative serves as a dedicated platform for young minds to delve into the fascinating realms of General Knowledge, puzzles, rebuses, and the intriguing world of quiz.

Embarking on an enriching journey, the Quiz Club at Vels Vidhyalaya, tailored for Grades 3 to 5, resonates with the invigorating theme - “The Sky is Our Limit.” This initiative serves as a dedicated platform for young minds to delve into the fascinating realms of General Knowledge, puzzles, rebuses, and the intriguing world of quiz.

Embarking on an enriching journey, the Quiz Club at Vels Vidhyalaya, tailored for Grades 3 to 5, resonates with the invigorating theme - “The Sky is Our Limit.” This initiative serves as a dedicated platform for young minds to delve into the fascinating realms of General Knowledge, puzzles, rebuses, and the intriguing world of quiz.

“The Sky is Our Limit” isn’t merely a theme; it’s a guiding philosophy. It encourages these tiny drops to dream big, fostering a spirit of boundless curiosity and a hunger for knowledge. In the nurturing confines of the Quiz Club, Vel’s Vidhyalaya is sowing the seeds for a generation that understands that learning knows no bounds and the sky is an open canvas for their intellectual exploration.