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Global Photo Awards 2011

In the Global Photo Awards 2011, Akash Ghai of IB II Year won the overall second position in the Student Category and was adjudged the Silver Student Photographer of the year by them. The winning image would be part of an exhibition in Newcastle Australia organized by Pro Studios Gallery and a series of photography exhibitions across Russia conducted by City Celebrity Gallery. These exhibitions are going to be held between 13th January to 28th February 2012.

True Service -"THE HEALING TOUCH" (Date: 17/10/2011 to 18/10/2011) :-

The six of our medicine students from classes 11 and 12 got once in a life time volunteering opportunity to visit Sparsh Hospital and foundation in Bangalore to experience the 'TRUE SERVICE'. Sparsh Hospital in Bangalore hosts a surgical event every year called Sparsh Vachana for a period of one week. During this event, Sparsh invites 30 experienced physicians and specialists from across the globe to work round the clock in order to make a difference in the lives of underprivileged children. Over 700 children are screened and the 200 most complicated cases are selected and operated on during the course of this one week.

Our students were taken around all the pre-operative and post-operative wards and every case was explained in detail in terms of what their problem was, how it affected the children and what sort of operation would be performed to make their condition better. They were given the chance to witness live surgeries of the patients of whom they had interacted.

During their visit they also visited the department of manufacturing artificial limbs and other significant areas of the health city. Our students also got the unique opportunity of attending the inaugural function of "Sparsh Vachana". The function was inaugurated by the famous entrepreneur, Dr.Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, the Chairman and Managing Director of Biocon Limited, a biotechnology company, in Bangalore. The students also got the amazing opportunity to meet and interact with Dr.Sharan Patil, the Chairman of Sparsh Hospital and Foundation, the Chairman and chief Cardiologist of Narayana Hrudalaya Health City – Dr.Devi Shetty, who is also known as the 'King of Hearts'.

By this visit the seed of "True Service" has been sowed in the mind and heart of our children and fueled their ambitious to become as physicians in the future.

Celebration of Diwali (23/10/11) to (27/10/11) :-

The five days of Diwali:

The first day of Diwali is called 'Dhanwantari Triodasi' also called Dhan Theras. The second day is called Narak Chathurdasi. It is the fourteenth lunar day (thithi) of the dark fortnight of the month of Karthik and the eve of Diwali. On this day Lord Krishna destroyed the demon Narakasur and made the world free from fear. The third day of Diwali is the actual Diwali. This is the day when worship for Mother Lakshmi is performed. The fifth day of the Diwali is called Bhai dhooj – a day dedicated to sisters. All these festivals were celebrated in a grandeur manner blended with the traditional touch and making the children to be aware of our cultural values and its significance.

Dhan Theras (23/10/2011)

Celebrating the 'Dhanvantari Jayanti' the Lord of Ayurvedic Medicine, Hawan and Pooja was conducted in the morning from 6.30am to 10.30am. The evening Arati was conducted in front of Dhanvantri temple, where Swamiji explained the importance of Lord Dhanvantari, and his service to mankind, who is considered to be the physician of Gods, and an incarnation of Lord Vishnu himself.

Kali Chauda / Naraka Chaturdashi (24/10/2011)

During this day in the evening the school organized a 'Go-Clean Campaign' for the entire school. The children not only cleaned the class rooms, but also the entire school campus. The whole student community was divided into different groups and each group was allotted a venue for cleaning. The cleaning process includes segregation of plastics and non-plastics wastes.

Diwali (26/10/2011)

To express the feeling of Diwali, Madam Roopa recited a poem of greetings that she has written especially for the CIRS family. The words of poetry transforms into the dance of the lamps. This was followed by swamiji’s blessings through an inspiring speech. Swamiji’s message for the day was – "Let us lit many lamps of giving and sharing more and more and spreading the joy to each other". This was followed by 'Sree Krishna Pooja', and an entertainment programme named 'Ra-One' in the form of a small skit was put-up by the students.

During the day children were busy participating in Rangoli competition. The theme for rangoli for the juniors and seniors were ‘The joy of giving’ and ‘Synergy’.

In the evening Arati, Lakshmi pooja was conducted and also a dance performance by our children. Children then were made to light lamps in all the dorms and school block showing truly a row of light. The day concluded with the big bang of fireworks and crackers.

Vikram Samvatsara (27/10/2011)

In the morning from 6.00 am to 6.30am children did 'Narayana Seva' that is cleaning the Arjuna field after bursting crackers and fireworks, the day before.

Spic Macay

The “Rajasthan Folk Music Concert” organized by Spic Macay was a treat for the eyes and ears of CIRS family. Everyone was mesmerized by the soulful performance of the artists. The students were introduced to yet another form of art of Indian Culture and Heritage. The dance show feats by the one young lady of the troop took everyone by surprise and showed proper co-ordination of body and mind.

Swamiji blessed them, by giving a small memento and also pointing out how difficult is to balance body and mind at a time. This could be possible only if we are focused towards the goal with a pure mind.

Bhai Dooj (28/10/2011)

Children are blessed to get an opportunity to celebrate Bhai Dooj which signifies the purity of siblinghood, thus reminding everyone to respect the divine brother-sister relationship. All the girls of every class put a creative and wonderful show for their brothers.

CELEBRATION OF ANAND UTSAV -2011

DATE : ( Oct.10th to Oct. 12th )

ANAND UTSAV is one of the two major events organized by CIRS. It's a three day festival. During Anand Utsav, parents get an opportunity to meet the teachers, which help them to know about their children's progress. We celebrate these three days as a 'festival of happiness'.

October 10, 2011 marked the beginning of Anand Utsav with the welcome address by the Principal Smt.Shanti Krishnamurthy and the Anand Utsav song by the school choir. Flag hoisting was done by the School Council. The talk by Swami Swaroopanandaji in the evening to the parents shed great insights on the importance of ‘SEVA’ in one's own life. Swamiji concluded by quoting Kennedy’s words ‘Ask not what the country can do for you, Ask what you can do for the country. Thus inspired each one of us and motivated to apply the spirit of seva in every walk of life.

On the 2nd day evening Principal presented the annual report, followed by prize distribution to the rank holders of each class. The evening was made delightful by the cultural show on the theme ‘THE YAGNA’ which is as follows:
The cosmic cadence was a dance drama that the students of CIRS performed in celebration of the Anand Utsav. The presentation was an array of music, dance and drama on the spirit of co-operation. To the lilting music of the elements, the presentation began with graceful dancers symbolizing the 5 elements of nature. The grace, beauty and the choreography enthralled the audience. The play acting by the young enthusiasts as they put forth the modern dilemmas faced by all of us as we go through the life today was indeed noteworthy. Humours and scathing satire the situations presented also gave a solution from the scriptures a song sung by the whole ensemble, the cast, ended the dance drama to much accolade and appreciation by the audience.

Apart from this, sessions on counseling for parents and students of classes IX and X was also organized. Over all the Anand Utsav was grant success, blessed with warm weather, good organization of food, pandals and movement between events. This was only possible due to the comradeship and good team work of CIRS family.

"NAVRATRI" Celebrations:

DATE: September 28 to October 6, 2011

The days began with chanting of ‘Lalitasahasranam’ in the morning, 6.00 to 6.30am by few staff members. This was followed by chanting ‘MEDASUKTAM’ in the assembly.

During the evening arati both juniors and seniors, children enjoyed chanting ‘MATRUSTAVAN’ and performed dandia every day as an offering to the divine mother.

On the ninth day of ‘Saraswati Pooja’ all children placed their books on the altar, which symbolically represent the instruments of knowledge. The day began with the pooja chanting ‘Saraswati Stuti’. Then Swami Swaroopanandaji addressed the gathering explaining the importance of worshipping Mother Saraswathi. Swamiji conveyed that we not only need to surrender our instruments of knowledge which are outside objects but also Mind and Intellect which are our inner instruments. Swamiji also mentioned to invoke blessings to express our love in the form of service, love towards God and gaining knowledge.

Finally Navratri ended on the 10th day which is popularly known as Vijayadasami. All instruments of work were worshipped in the morning and ‘Ravan Dahan’ was performed at night to signify Rama’s victory and destruction of negativity.

The festival made us to be aware of the richness in Indian Culture and also lead to cultural exposure. Children were made to think universally with the feeling ‘One world one family spirit’.

Anand Utsav Preparations are in full swing

Due to Anand Utsav on 10, 11 12th October and the weekend followed by it, Visitors are requested not to plan their trip to the school on 12.10.2011 and 15.10.2011. Inconvenience caused is regretted.

Chinmaya International Residential School
Launches Inter School Business Quiz

The Management Department of the Chinmaya International Residential School, Coimbatore organized “COMQUEST 2011” An Inter School Business Quiz on 3rd September, 2011 Saturday which comprised of various audio video and question rounds based on advertisements, brands names, business entities, logos and current business events and happenings. The chief guest of the quiz was Shri Rangrajan,the noted quiz master and professor from PSG College. 23 Schools from Coimbatore city participated. Team comprising of Master Karthik and Master Suryanarayanan from Chavara Vidya Bhawan Matriculation School, emerged as winners and received the Rolling Trophy followed by Master Vishesh and Master Harshvardhan of Chinmaya International School, as first runners and Master Narayanan and Miss Sowmya of YWCA Matriculation Higher Secondary School as the second runners up . Shri Rangrajan in his speech appreciated the initiative taken by the school. Books, Calculators, T Shirts and Gift Vouchers were distributed to the participants.

NCC – CATC, CAMP:-

DATE: 22nd July to 31st July (Girls)
            21st August to 30th August (Boys)

The NCC Cadets both girls and boys attended a ten days CATC (Combined Annual Training Camp) and RDC (Republic Day Camp) camps held in Karpagam University, Coimbatore, and Government Arts College, Udumalpet on various dates under the guidance of Sri. M. Sivashanmugham (NCC Officer).

The children were trained for written exam, on the topics Adventure, Personal hygiene, leadership, civil authorities, ecology, first aid, social service etc. and practical part which includes Drill, weapon training, map reading, field craft and battle craft.

Our cadets participated in the firing competition, in which ‘Haran of class IX’ won the third position, and Kiran, Sanjeev and Sudir won the fourth, fifth and sixth position.

The cadets also took part in the junior division Firing Competition in which they came first position.

Among the 900 cadets, our cadets also won a trophy for overall discipline as well.

Sahodaya Football Tournament - 3rd & 4th September, 2011:-

A Sahodaya Football tournament was organized by CIRS for boys (U-14; U-16; U-19) categories, and for girls (U-19) category.

Sahodaya Football tournament - Results
BOYS
Under - 14	CIRS Vs. SSVM	Winners
Under - 16	CIRS Vs. SSVM	Runners Up
Under - 19	CIRS Vs. Sainik School	Winners
GIRLS
Under - 19	CIRS Vs. Yuva Bharati	Runners Up

Teacher’s Day - Celebrations (05/09/2011):-

Senior students organized a one hour programme in the evening for all the teaching and non- teaching staff. They expressed their sincere and heartfelt thanks, followed by fun filled activities like, Guess who, Turn coat, Skit etc; to show their love and concern. In the concluding session Swami Swaroopanandaji spoke about the value of a teacher, and emphasized “Teacher is the maker of the future”. Swamiji also conveyed “Teacher appreciates his pupil and at the same time, pinpoints out his shortcomings because, always wants him/her to better his performance”.

Teachers were reminded of their moral responsibility towards their profession. It also gave an opportunity for the teachers to remember their teachers who played a major role in their life. The students and teachers remembered the great teacher Dr.S.Radhakrishnan the first president of India in whose memory, teacher’s day is celebrated.

Onam Celebrations (09/09/2011):-

In a very traditional way and with great joy the Onam Festival was celebrated in CIRS. The four important venues of the school were specially decorated with flower rangolis, which is one of the important features of the festival. A special lunch, commemorating Onam, was arranged and served in a traditional way on banana leaf. The special programme for the day was the traditional dance performance (Kaikottikali) by students and teachers and rendering of a beautiful song on the celebration of Onam festival by the Kerala staff community. The high lights were the street play by our children on “Vamana Avatar” which was organized by Br.Rishi Chaitanya.

GANESH UTSAV - Celebrations (01/09/2011 to 10/09/2011) :-

Ganesh Utsav was celebrated for 11 days. The idol of Ganesh beautifully made was worshipped for 10 days, and the 11th day the idol was immersed during visarjan ceremony. Every class was allotted a particulat time to perform pooja. Indeed everyone felt elated at the grant manner in which the celebration was carried out. Adding to the grandeur of the celebration every department made a rangoli of Lord Ganesha at the entrance of MPH. In the evening arati, each class did the pooja, sang bhajans keeping up the spirit of the festival.

On the final day the pooja was performed by the administrative staffs. Ganapati’s idol from ashram was brought to the school, and at the end of the pooja both the idols were taken in a procession accompanied by staffs and students. The idols were taken to sadivoyal for immersion. Lord Ganesha, the Lord of five elements immersed himself in one of the elements, water. Thus the Ganesh Utsav completed with a happy note.