SRI SRI RAVISHANKAR VIDYA MANDIR Bangalore South SRIJANI Monthly News Letter Nov & Dec 2017 GURUVANI “When you love someone, you see nothing wrong with them. When you love someone, you want to see them happy always and you want them to have the best.” ~Sri Sri Ravishankar ji

Another milestone achieved and the school has a new building to accommodate a lot more students! We were blessed to have with us Parama Pujya Gurudev Sri Sri Ravishankar ji, Smt. Bhanumathi Narasimhan & Shri. Narasimhan Anna on 7th December 2017. The New Building opening ceremony was inaugurated in their divine presence with all the rituals. We also had homas of pujas to invoke the blessings of the divine. SRIJANI Nov & Dec 2017

The month of Novermber, was all about Academics oriented activates. We also witnessed a few celebrations in which Rajyotsava and Children's Day celebrations deserve a special mention. The children exhibited their talents and also expressed their love for their state and culture during the function held at SSRVM South Campus. Our students also participated in the Rajyostava Celebrations at Ashram! It was a proud moment for our students, who could showcase their talents in the presence of illustrious personalities.

Our students were overwhelmed to lead the evening satsang at The Art of Living International Ashram and they enthralled everyone with their melodious Bhajans! SRIJANI Nov & Dec 2017

STUDENT EXCURSION This year, we had organized an excursion on 4th and 5th November to Bijapur, Badami, Aihole, and which was an exposure trip to a place of historical importance. The students from grade 8th to 12th were part of this trip. It was a very enriching and memorable experience for the students.

PARENT TEACHER MEET The Parent- Teacher Interactive session was held on 11th Nov 2017 from Pre- Primary to Grade V and on 18th Nov 2017 from Grade VI to XII. The parents were given Valuable feedback was shared among the parents & teachers’ regarding their wards.

CAREER GUIDANCE WORKSHOP We had a series of academic activities this month. A workshop on career guidance was conducted for the students of Grade 11 and 12 on 22nd Nov 2017. Mrs. Nikitha Sreekantha Swamy and Mr. Basil Ealias from Dayananda Sagar of Business Academy were the resource persons for the same. The session was really enlightening. SRIJANI Nov & Dec 2017

SCHOOL ANNUAL DAY “Learn to let go and your hands will be free to conquer your tomorrow. Frame your mind to mirth and merriment which bar a thousand harms and lengthens life.” "PUNARNAVA 2017 ", the Annual Day for the academic year 2017-18 was conducted on 23rd December 2017 at SSRVM South Campus. During the event, students presented a harmonious ensemble of sculpted morals, value system and rich legacy of music, dance and culture. The venue at SSRVM South was adorned with the faces of smiling students, proud parents and an energetic audience. The lights, sounds, props and of course our ever talented students transcended us into an entirely different dimension of nostalgia with performances depicting the present and future. We are proud of our students and what a fantabulous performance they put up. Special thanks to the entire team that made this happen. SRIJANI Nov & Dec 2017 SRIJANI Nov & Dec 2017 Christmas Celebration

Christmas in SSRVM South was celebrated with a lot of enthusiasm. Our Santa claus made a grand entry to the school and filled the atmosphere with joy and fun.

All SSRVM Winter Fest 2017

SSRVM Trust had conducted All India SSRVM Winter Fest from 28th Dec to 30th Dec 2017. Students from various cluster of SSRVM schools participated in the tournament, our students bagged following prizes in group events along with many medals in individual performances; First place in throwball - Both Boys and Girls First place in volleyball - Both Boys and Girls Second prize in singing Our students participated with great sportsmanship and enthusiasm bringing proud moment for the school. Such a joy at the end of the year and a wonderful beginning for New Year !!! Hip hip hooray.. SRIJANI Nov & Dec 2017

On 16th November, our Honourable Trustee Smt. Jaina ji performed Gurupuja and she distributed the certificates for the students of SSRVM Bangalore South who attended the Combined Annual NCC Training Camp at GITAM University, Doddaballapur held on 21st Oct 2017. The students who brought laurels to the school in CBSE Cluster Tournaments, Spell Bee and Handwriting Competition, etc. were also awarded with the certificates.

Our students also participated in a few competitions this month. Debate Competition by Time, Indian Talent Exams and National Level Discus Throw Competition are a few competitions where our students showed their caliber. This month acted as an ice-breaker to the upcoming months of rigorous studies and practice. Warm regards, Saranya Narayanan B.

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Who am I? And where was I born? Who gave me birth? And left me on this wretched earth? These Questions surround my troubled life… Stabbing my heart like hot knives Why must I work in the hot sun? Other Kids plays while my hands burn. I too, wish to enjoy and play Instead of making pots of clay My heart's desire is a pen Not heavy tool or working with cruel men. But who will heed to my tears? You live like kings with no fears But why should I trudge and toil alone I am forever in a big loan. Such is the life of a labourer!!!

~~Chirag Ravishankar, Grade X SRIJANI Nov & Dec 2017 Monthly Theme: KANNADA RAJYOTSAVA & FESTIVALS