The annual prize distribution ceremony was held on Feb.16 At KV IIT. Prof. Prathap Haridoss – Chairman of Vidyalaya Management Committee and Dean (Academics) (IITM) was the chief guest.
The programme started with a short cultural display, which included a dance and a mime on road safety. R.N.Sendhil Kumar – Principal of KV IIT, welcomed the gathering and encouraged the students to allocate 20 to 30 minutes every day to nurture their talents.
During this academic year, 14 competitions were held, which included individual and group participation, in 2 different categories – juniors, seniors and secondary students. Students enthusiastically participated in various competitions like debate, essay writing, solo singing, group song, Sanskrit shloka recital, rangoli, doll display, wealth out of waste, poster making, greeting card making, Rakhi making and group dance. Prizes for sports events and competitions held on account of Hindi Pakhwada and Bharatiya Bhasha Utsav were also distributed.The chief guest distributed certificates and prizes to more than 350 students and rolling trophies to Velu Nachiyar House (Overall Winner in Cultural competitions) and Marudhanayagam House (Runners-up). Prof. Prathap Haridoss, in his address, congratulated all the prize winners, acknowledged the efforts taken by the parents and teachers, and appreciated all the participants for their enthusiastic participation. The chief guest insisted that students should realise their interests and derive joy in pursuing their passion outside the formal process.
