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Cultural Festival

The 2nd Festival of Culture, named after its theme ‘Panchabhootha’ and held at the new Auditorium in Manvila School, was an event that truly epitomised the rich blend of our cultural heritage.
On January 5, 2024, the festival was inaugurated by the erstwhile princess, Aswathy Thirunal Gauri Lakshmi Bayi of the Travancore royal family. It was followed by the energetic blend of dance and music by the students of Manvila School. The highlight of the evening was a captivating Kathakali performance by Margi, bringing to life the beautiful scenes leading to Damayanthi’s Swayamvaram from the Nalacharitham.
Chakyar Koothu, Vadya Vrinda, Thayambaka, Songkran Festival (a vibrant Thai cultural representation), Seethankan Thullal, Nangiar Koothu, Koodiyattam, Kummatti Kali, Bharata Natyam and the dynamic Kerala Natanam—these performances, steeped in tradition, left the audience in awe of the finesse and depth of our dance heritage.
The festival culminated with a breathtaking performance by the Regatta Natya Sangeetha Kendra, symbolising the five elements (earth, water, fire, air and space), providing a grand conclusion to the week-long celebrations. In addition to these performances, concurrent events like the Book Exhibition and Clay Modelling Workshop were a source of great enrichment.
This festival was not just a celebration of art forms; it was a journey through our cultural ethos, reminding us of the richness and diversity of our heritage.


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Shraddhanjali

We are sorry to inform you about the sad demise of Shri Premachandra Kurup IAS (Retd.), former Chairman, Bhavan’s Thiruvananthapuram Kendra on February 7, 2024. He was 75.
The Kendra acknowledges and remembers his contributions during his association with Bhavan for more than a decade.
May God give strength to his family to bear this loss and may his soul rest in eternal peace.


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Tribute to Munshiji

Hon'ble Justice Shri Devan Ramachandran of the High Court of Kerala, a Bhavanite himself and an illustrious alumnus of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Senior Secondary School, Elamakkara, inaugurated the sprawling Kulapathi Dr. K. M. Munshi Block that houses an auditorium and the nursery wing at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Senior Secondary School, Manvila, on March 25, 2023. The function was blessed by the august presence of Shri K. S. Premachandra Kurup IAS (Rtd), Chairman, National Award-winning film actor Shri Indrans, Dr. V. Unnikrishnan Nayar, Shri S. K. Nair, Shri P. V. Sivasankara Pillai (Vice-Chairman), Prof. C. Mohanakumar (Hon. Secretary and Educational Advisor), Shri T. E. Kumaran (Hon. Treasurer) Principal Smt. Radha Viswakumar, other Kendra Committee members, parents, staff members and students.


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Dental and Eye Camp

Bhavan's K.M.Munshi Memorial Vidya Mandir, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram Kendra organised a free Dental and Eye care camp for the students to commemorate Gandhi Jayanthi. The Camp was held at the School Campus on October 1, 2022 in collaboration with Indian Dental Association, Sreenethra Eye Care Hospital and Lions Club of Trivandrum Rajadhani. Shri.K.S Premachandra Kurup IAS (Retd.), Chairman of the Kendra inaugurated the function in the presence of Prof. C. Mohanakumar, Hon. Secretary and Educational Advisor. An awareness class by Pedodontist Dr. Manju Renjith on the topic 'Early Dental Care and Oral Hygiene' was arranged for the parents and neighbourhood on the same day. Snacks were also distributed to the children.


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CBSE Topper

Kumari Gauri M. of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Higher Secondary School, Kodunganoor, Thiruvananthapuram, topper in CBSE Class 12 Board Examination at the national level was given the Academic Excellence Award by the Honorable Governor of Kerala Shri Arif Mohammad Khan in a ceremony held at South Zone Sahodaya Complex, Loyola School, Thiruvananthapuram. She scored 497 marks out of 500.


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Western Asian Youth Chess Championship

Master Gautham Krishna, a student of Bhavan's Higher Secondary School, Vattiyoorkavu, Thiruvanan- thapuram, was crowned champion in the under-12 category in Western Asian Youth Chess Championship held in Maldives. He also won the championship in the Rapid format in the U-12 category. On the final day of the classical event, Gautham was leading the fray with a clear one point and was almost confirmed winner of the championship with a round to spare. Gautham displayed sheer audacity to win his last round game and the championship by scoring 8.5 points out of 9 rounds. In the process, he also earned the norm for FIDE Master Title (the third-highest title a player can achieve). The title will be granted by FIDE once he attains a FIDE ELO rating
of 2100.


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Summer Sports Camp

The Summer Camp 2021-“2022 organised by Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram Kendra was held from April 3 to May 6 under the leadership of Sri S. K. Nair, Vice-Chairman and Former Secretary of BCCI. More than 200 students enthusiastically participated. They were given meticulous practice sessions by seven qualified coaches in football, basketball, athletics, skating and cricket. A committee including the principal, camp director, camp coordinators, teachers, parents and school staff nurse was formed to monitor the activities of the camp. The main highlight of the month-long camp was the involvement of parents.
Motivational sessions were conducted for the students periodically by eminent sports personalities like Miss Sreekala, Indian basketball player, Shri Jose Kurisinkal, former international cricket umpire, Shri V.P. Shaji, former Indian football player and Shri Ramachandran Nair, senior coach. 
A campfire was held before the conclusion of the summer camp where teachers, students and parents relaxed and had a stress-free time. The camp ended with a glittering function during which national chess champion (U-“12) Master Gautam Krishna and Kum. Archa P. (silver medalist in skating) were felicitated.


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World Environment Day Celebration

World Environment Day was celebrated in the two Higher Secondary Schools under Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram Kendra.
Activities to preserve the school environment were initiated by the members of the Mathrubhumi SEED (Student Empowerment for Environment Development) Club of Bhavan's School at Manvila on June 6.
Dr. B. Santhosh, Principal Scientist, Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute flagged off the year-long celebrations by planting a sapling in the school premises. He enlightened the children on the immediate necessity of preserving the environment and Mother Earth.
Many programmes including a speech, skit, poem recital and group songs were put up by the children. The celebrations came to an end with everyone pledging to take the initiative of saving the environment and doing their bit for a cleaner and greener Mother Earth. 
Bhavan's School at Vattiyoorkavu observed World Environment Day by embracing a part of nature itself. The Nature Club of the school in collaboration with Mathrubhumi 'Seed' created a butterfly sanctuary in the school campus. The sanctuary was inaugurated by Dr. V. Unnikrishnan Nayar, Vice Chairman of the Kendra by presenting tree saplings to NCC cadets of the school. The venture was implemented to mould a future generation which lives in harmony with nature as well as to create awareness among the young hearts regarding its protection. Teachers and students enthusiastically participated in the programme.


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Vidya Thilak Award - 2020

Sunil Chacko, Principal of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Vattiyoorkavu TVPM was conferred Pravasi Bharathi (Kerala) 'Vidya Thilak' Award - 2020, in connection with 18th National Pravasi Bharathi Divas celebrations, for his outstanding contribution in the field of education.


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Swarnim Vijay Mashaal

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Vattiyoorkavu hosted the 1971 Indo-Pak war golden victory flame - 'Swarnim Vijay Mashaal' - on July 8, 2021.
The 'Swarnim Vijay Mashaal' is travelling in the four cardinal directions of the country and the flame travelling in the southern Cardinal reached Thiruvananthapuram in the first week of July.
A short programme was organised by the NCC Army Wing of Bhavans, Kodunganoor in the Subramaniam Hall of the School where the Victory Flame was received. NCC Kerala Battalion II Cadets of the school presented the guard of honour. During the programme, a film on the "History of Indo - Pak 1971 War" and the decisive role of our Armed Forces in ending the war and gaining victory in the 1971 War was screened.
The Victory Flame was taken to the villages of Param Vir Chakra, Maha Vir Chakra and Vir Chakara awardees of 1971 war. The event helped to recall the valour and sacrifices made by the war heroes of 1971.


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