As we sit down to pen our thoughts on the wonderful journey of the ISA, we are filled with a sense of pride and achievement over what we have experienced over the past few months.

The journey began with its planning and approval of 10 project plus 3 additional projects as early as April 2013. Having already been a part of the earlier ISA, the teachers were very comfortable and ready to take on the next challenge as the projects got closer to classrooms this year. This was because all the topics chosen and approved by the British Council were curriculum based and related activities further enhanced classroom learning.

All activities, whether with pen/paper, visits to learning centers or outdoor physical activities, were well planned and executed with ease.

Students actively engaged themselves in chart making/model making/PPT Presentations/role plays/onstage performances and Skype calls with enthusiasm.

All staff members rose to the occasion and put in their best efforts to complete the projects as per the schedule drawn. Such activities brought with it the feeling of Internationalism into the classrooms, adding global dimensions to everyday learning. It also made us, the teachers, more tech-savvy as we had to use modern/latest technology to keep pace with the changing global scenario.

The entire school put in great efforts and team spirit for the on-stage performances and the exhibition which was held in our school premises on the 8th/16th of November 2013 and made it a grand success.This was possible only because of the whole- hearted support and participation of the parents.

Many foreigners and high profile personalities visited our school in connection with the events of the ISA and encourages us with their positive feed backs.

The ISA has moulded both the students and the staff to take on new challenges, and has given a new dimension to the way things are perceived. It has also brought us closer to schools in UK, US, Colombo and Thailand and has given us a feeling of belonging to the global community and families.

The family of The Hindu Senior Secondary School now stands proud of what we have achieved over the past 3 years with our earlier ISA and is ready to take on what is in store with the on-going ISA, confident of reaching greater heights.

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We celebrated our founder’s day in memory of V.T Rangaswami Iyengar. It was held on the 31st of August, 2013 and it turned out to be incredibly successful. It was inaugurated by Sri. N.R. Murali, Deputy Commissioner of the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, IIT, Chennai.

The programme commenced around 5 pm with the prayer followed by the lighting of the lamp. It started with a warm welcome speech by our Vice-Pricipal, Mr.A.Kasi viswanathan. It was followed by the presentation of the annual report by our Principal, Mrs. Padmini Sriraman. She highlighted the recent accomplishments of the students. The chief guest gave a very inspirational speech.

He emphasized on holistic and practical education and it’s implications. All the rank holders in the Board exam were honoured.

Mrs. Hemambujam, Mrs. D. Prema, and Mrs. Rani were awarded for their 25 years of service. The best turn –out award, the general- proficiency awardand the 100% attendance award were also given to the deserving students.

“Raghuvamsam”, a dance drama by the students of class 6 to 12 portrayed the glory of the great epic Ramayana. The work of the co-ordinator and the concerned teachers is praise worthy.

The function came to an end with the vote of thanks proposed by our vice principal Mrs. Rajakalai. It was another day to be remembered in the annuls of our institution

The Indepedence Day was celebrated in our school with pride and patriotic fervor. Squadron Leader K.Balachandran, Air Force Station, Tamabaram, was the chief guest. He unfurled the National Flag and the guard Of honour was taken by the students. Students gave speeches on the rich heritage of our country. It was followed by the flag song and patriotic songs by the school choir. The chief guet gave a very inspiring speech. He also inaugurated the “Heritage Club.”

Principal and Vice Principal welcoming the Chief Guest on the Independence Day

Chief Guest, Squadron Leader K. Balachandran, Air Force Station, Tambaram Saluting Our Indian National Flag

Mass Drill by students of classes VI – VIII

Leaders aren’t born ,but made…. The school goes a long way in creating intellectual, dynamic leaders capable of shaping a bright future for the nation. The supposed leaders of the student body of The Hindu senior secondary school, Indira Nagarofficially took up their formal responsibilities at the investiture ceremony held at the school premises on the 8thJuly ,2013 . The occasion was inaugurated by Assistant Commandant ROHAN SINHA ,pilot in the Indian Coast Guard ,chennai ,who presided over the event as the guest of honour.

he principal ,Mrs.Padmini Sriraman delivered the welcome address and provided an apt introduction about the guest . The head boy, the head girl, assistant head boy, assistant head girl, captains, vice captains, club secretaries and prefects later took the oath of office and accepted their flaps and badges from the chief guest.

The chief guest later addressed the gathering and drew attention to a few concepts on successful leadership. The head boy, head girl and captains presented their speeches to the assembled students and staff, guarantying another flourishing academic year for the institute and its candidates……

The annual day celebration “mazhalai cholai” was celebrated with great pomp and show in the month of March ‘2013. The children were trained to compere the event, read the annual report of kindergarten and they did an excellent job. We noticed that there was no mazhalai in their speech. A group of 50 children performed a dance drama which was on the theme “harvest festival”. It was a treat to watch their energy and enthusiasm and coordination among children.They also learned to mingle in different groups.

The gala function of Bala Kala Kaushalam was celebrated on the 23rd February, 2013. Smt. P.Padmapriya Manikandan (Founder and Principal of Sriniketan Fine Arts Society) was the chief guest and Sri Dr.K.Ganesan, Member, The Hindu Educational Organisation, presided over the function. The audience were enthralled by the performance of the children from classes 1-5. The children danced and sang and also enacted a play on “save nature”, which was appreciated by one and all.
On the whole it was a wonderful experience where the children could showcase their talents.