Vetrivel of Class 2C won gold medals in 50m and 75m events at the State-Level Inter-School Kids Athletic Meet held on Saturday 12 April 2025, at SDAT Nehru Park Chetpet. Congratulations to the winner!

Bala Vidya Mandir Senior Secondary School and Bharath Senior Secondary School joined hands to organize an exciting overnight camp for Cubs and Bulbuls at the picturesque Thalambur campsite from 21st to 22nd February 2025. Nestled amidst nature's beauty, the campsite provided the perfect setting for young adventurers to experience outdoor life, teamwork, and social responsibility. Read more.

Don Bosco School Hr. Sec. School hosted Kwizikl, a quiz program on General Knowledge, Math, Science, and Environmental Studies for Class 5 students. Our young scholars, Diya (5A), Abhinav (5B), and Navneet (5C), participated with enthusiasm and secured the 7th place out of the 25 schools that participated. They received participation certificates.

Bala Vidya Mandir Senior Secondary School Shines at National Science Expo 2024-25 Students of Bala Vidya Mandir Senior Secondary School actively participated in the National Science Expo 2024-25, held at Amity International School, Sector-46, Gurugram, from 29th January to 1st February 2025. Avyukth H J and Shambhavi Sharma of Class 7 showcased their innovation by presenting a working model titled “Disaster-Proof Building with IoT-Enabled Multi-Hazard Detection System” under the sub-theme “Disaster Management.” Read more.

On 4th January 2025, fifteen students of Bala Vidya Mandir Senior Secondary School from Class 11 participated in SHAASTRA -2025, Asia's largest student-run techno managerial festival. Events like these provide a unique platform for students to explore new technologies, develop their creativity, and engage with peers who share similar interests.

On 15th November 2024, to celebrate World Science Day, six students from Bala Vidya Mandir Sr Sec School attended a special event organized by the Tamil Nadu Science and Technology Center. The event featured a seminar on nuclear power, delivered by experts from the Russian Nuclear Power Center, offering valuable insights into the field of nuclear energy. Additionally, the students participated in live demonstrations of various scientific concepts, which sparked their curiosity and enhanced their understanding of science and technology. Read more.

Regional level CBSE Science Expo 2024 - 25 was conducted at RMK residential school. 94 teams from various schools participated and exhibited their project under the theme - "Science and Technology for a Sustainable Future". From our school Avyukth H J and Shambhavi Sharma of Grade 7 participated in the expo and presented a working model on "Disaster proof Building with IoT enabled multi hazard detection system" under the sub theme "Disaster Management" which was mentored by Mr. Keerthiraj Arul Nambi and Mrs. Aparna S They cleared the "Regional level competition" and got selected for the "National level competition" which will be held in Delhi.

Bala Vidya Mandir Sr. Sec. School actively participated in the WWF-India’s Final National Wild Wisdom Global Challenge Quiz 2024. This annual quiz contest, themed "Reptiles: The Ultimate Scaly Survivalists," focused on educating students about reptiles' critical role in ecosystems and their impressive survival history. Open to students of classes 6 to 9, the challenge comprised four rounds: Thirty students advanced to the online School Challenge Round, out of the eighty students participated in the Class Room Challenge. Following this, two students, Giribargavi from class 8A and Aahaan Mishra from class 8C, qualified for the City Final Challenge held on 29th October 2024. These students progressed to the second level of the City Final, gaining valuable knowledge on reptiles. Participants greatly enjoyed the experience and learning opportunities provided by this unique event.

RARIORA 2024 'GENESIS' hosted by the Department of Biotechnology, SRMIST conducted various interactive workshops and activities. Students of class 11 and 12 participated in various workshops. Read more.

Three students, V. YASHWANTH 9A, REVATHI S VENKAT 9B and HASINI SAI YASHWANTH 9B from Bala Vidya Mandir Sr. Sec. School participated in the Young Environmental Scientist Program organized by the Industrial Waste Management Association (IWMA) at IIT Madras. The students presented a PowerPoint on the Development of a Smart Forest Monitoring System using AI and IoT for Early Detection of Deforestation. Their presentation focused on how AI and IoT technologies can be integrated to monitor forest health in real-time, detect early signs of deforestation, and generate alerts for timely action. The students received positive feedback from experts, who appreciated their innovative approach to using technology for environmental conservation. The session provided valuable learning experiences and motivated the students to further explore solutions for sustainable forest management.

Students of Classes 10 and 11 of Bala Vidya Mandir participated in Scientillations, a Science Expo conducted by P.S. Senior Secondary School. Pranav, Abhinav, and Rishi of Class 10 participated in Mendel Maze, a science-themed treasure hunt. Eshwar, Sashwath and Nikila of Class 11 participated in the event Oppenheimer, a subjective quiz filled with scenario based questions, and bagged the Third Prize. Shanmathi of Class 11 participated in the event Grant Galileo, bagging the First Prize as she presented her research on Neurotechnology. Congratulations!

Ms. Stella Giesen, Goethe Institute intern, visited our school on Friday, 27 September 2024, engaging Class 5 students in a captivating session. Students enquired about Germany's culture, history, education, and daily life. Ms. Giesen's insightful responses sparked curiosity and facilitated cross-cultural exchange of ideas. The interactive session not only fostered global awareness and enthusiasm among students but also encouraged our students to explore international connections. The students thoroughly enjoyed the interaction, asking thoughtful questions. Ms. Giesen's presence inspired cultural understanding and exchange of experiences.

We are delighted to announce that our alumna from 2016 batch, Advocate Ms. Shalini, has taken oath as a judge and assumed charge as the Additional District Munsif in Thittakkudi. This remarkable achievement is a testament to her dedication, expertise, and passion for justice. Ms. Shalini's journey from being a successful advocate to becoming a respected judge is truly inspiring. Her experience and knowledge will undoubtedly serve the community well in her new role. We congratulate Ms. Shalini on this prestigious appointment and wish her continued success in her endeavors. Her achievement brings pride to our institution, and we look forward to her making a positive impact in the lives of many.

V.Saisaran studying grade 2 has done 6 world records till now. Read more.

Mrs Sri Devi Susarla, a senior English teacher was invited as a judge for the Creative Writing competition at Prakruthi, the annual interschool cultural competition at Swamy's School in Porur on 23rd August, 2024.

On Thursday, July 18th, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Bala Vidya Mandir hosted a guest lecture on the revised criminal laws in India, presented by Advocate Madhupreeta Elango, a practicing lawyer at the Madras High Court. Advocate Madhupreeta explored the recent reforms, highlighting the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam Sanhita, which have replaced the Indian Penal Code, Criminal Procedure Code, and Indian Evidence Act, respectively. The session was highly interactive, with Legal Studies students actively participating and seeking clarifications on various aspects of the new laws. Advocate Madhupreeta commended the students for their impressive legal knowledge and engagement throughout the discussion.

Ms Amrita from Ashoka University, Haryana gave an orientation for Classes 11 and 12 students on the various courses offered by the University, which is a Liberal Arts and Science College She briefed the students about various programmes offered, the fee structure, filling of application forms, etc. She is ready to give another orientation for students who are interested in taking up a course in Ashoka University and guide them regarding the application process which will be useful not only for Ashoka University but other universities as well. The session started with an introduction to critical thinking and covered the details of foundation courses available, the major subjects, interdisciplinary major that can be taken , minor subjects that can be chosen, co-curricular activities, the hostel facilities, the clubs, etc.

An orientation session was conducted by Flame University, Pune for the students of Classes 11&12 on Thursday 5 July, 2024. The resource person showcased the Campus via videos and explained the different combinations of subjects regarding major and minor subjects. The highlights of the University activities were explained. The students clarified their doubts and the session ended with a thank you note.

TWIST n TURN Rubik Cube online competition winner MAXIMUM PARTICIPANTS ATTEMPT- 3 MINUTES CHALLENGE AND CREATED MAXIMUM COUNTRY FLAGS USING 3X3 RUBIK'S CUBE MRITHYUNJAI G from Bala Vidya Mandir,Adyar, Chennai, Tamilnadu,India attempted 3 Minutes Challenge and became the WINNER in UNDER 6 Category. He had created 10 Country flags using 3x3 Rubik's cube within 02 MINUTES 58 SECONDS.109 participants ( Under 6 to Above 18 ) across the country participated online in a Mass World Record Event, entitled TWIST N TURN (3 Minutes Challenge) and created Maximum country flags using 3x3 Rubik's cube in least time. This achievement is acknowledged and registered in JACKHI BOOK OF WORLD RECORDS on 31st December 2023.

Janesh P K of class 8 and Aahaan Mishra of class 7 has got the zonal rank 11 and 14 respectively in the International Mathematics Olympiad conducted by Science Olympiad Foundation and received the Gold medal of distinction for the year 2023-24.

Scientific Research as a career choice, was the lecture given by the renowned Doctor Sushama Sivakumar. The session was an eye-opener and an enlightening experience for all of the students. The lecture was held in the Vidya Peet Auditorium on Tuesday, 9th July 2024. The way complex concepts were presented by Dr Sushama was fascinating and of thorough inspiration to the students.

Naveen Benny Raphael, a prestigious PMRF scholar at IIT Chennai, generously shared his expertise in Physics with Class 11 students as part of his Ph. D. deliverables from 8 July to 23 July 2024. Over these two weeks, he delivered six engaging hours of lectures on 'Motion in a Straight Line', creating an energetic and interactive learning environment that captivated students.

Sri Sankara Senior Secondary School, in association with Madras Scrabble Foundation had conducted a Scrabble Tournament on 16th February 2024 in which our school participated and the team consisting of Roshan, Triambak, Harish and Shriman secured the first place. Congratulations winners!

Youth Health Mela - 2024 The Youth Health Mela 2024, organized by the Cancer Institute under the theme of "Empowering Youth for a Healthier Tomorrow," attracted participation from more than 25 schools and 1200 students. Our school students excelled, securing first, second, and third places across various competitions. Among the pre-event competitions, Vaishnavi Balakrishnan of Class 11A won third place in the essay writing contest on popular health drinks. Shriman Mukundan, also from Class 11A, secured third place in English poetry writing on the topic of alcohol as a social disease. Additionally, a student from Class 9B won first place in Tamil poetry writing, while two Class 11A students excelled in photography competitions, emphasizing social issues. The prize distribution ceremony took place at the Anna Centenary Library on Saturday, 17th February 2024, marking a grand conclusion to the event.

In a joint venture with CPR Environmental Education Centre, Chennai & Wipro Foundation, BALA VIDYA MANDIR SR.SEC.SCHOOL took an active role in a unique program promoting innovative projects on SUSTAINABILITY OF BIODIVERSITY, WATER, AND WASTE. The school, fervently participating in this initiative, specifically focused on SUSTAINABILITY AND BIODIVERSITY. A dedicated team of Class 9 students, guided by Ms. B RAMYA, embarked on the project on August 29th, 2023, concluding it successfully on October 30th, 2023. The research findings were thoughtfully presented to CPR Environmental Education Centre. Read more.

Celebrating youthful mastery: Children emerge triumphant in sloka contests." Hindu Sr. Sec. School, Adyar conducted Samskrita Sudha Shloka & Music competition on 31.01.2024. Smriti Ashok of class 5B Secured second place and Harshini Kishore of class 5B secured the Consolation prize in Madhurashtakam competition. Guhan Ananthraman secured second prize in the Veda chanting competition.

Enya.B of class IX C has published her book, 'Lost and Found in the Summer', on Jan 15th, 2024. She started writing this book in the year 2020. The story highlights the importance of staying grounded to your roots. We wish her the best in her authoring journey!!

In December, the English Literary Club hosted diverse and engaging activities, including a poetry writing session for Class 6, an oratorical competition for Class 7, a captivating book review for Class 8, an intriguing crossword event for Class 9, and a creative Haiku poem writing competition for Class 11. These initiatives aim to foster a profound love for literature among students. Heartfelt congratulations to the talented winners across all classes, showcasing exceptional skills in poetry, oration, critical analysis, crossword solving, and Haiku creation, truly exemplifying literary brilliance.

Goethe institute conducted Goethe thiruvizha on 16th Nov'23 in Taramani. Our school students won 2nd prize in skit and third prize in painting.

International German Olympiad Competition: Students from our school participated in the German Olympiad conducted by Goethe Institute, Chennai on November 2nd. The Olympiad comprised Reading and Writing modules and a Speaking test conducted in groups. 4 of our students have been selected to write the National round which will be conducted online.

Our tiny tot's big words: A testament to Dhruv’s dedication and curiosity. Dhruv of class IB has completed his Mandarin (Chinese) language - HSK Level 1 certification with 90%. There are 6 levels and now Dhruv proceeds to HSK 2. Doing so he became one of the youngest Mandarin Speakers in India with a minimum knowledge of 150 words in Mandarin (as per HSK Level 1 standards

Bala Vidya Mandir Embarks on Innovative Hybrid Learning Journey Bala Vidya Mandir, has embarked on an innovative hybrid learning journey with the support of Tech Avant Garde, the global training partner of Microsoft in collaboration with CBSE in line with NEP 2020. The project aims to enhance digital literacy and skill hub learning for students by providing a relevant, individualized, and personalized learning experience that is also safe and respectful of all learners. Read more.

"Hindi Diwas Award - 2024 S. Mahalakshmi of class 11 excelled in the CBSE Hindi exam, held in March 2024, and received the prestigious Hindi Diwas Award 2024 on 21 September. Smt. N. Vijayalakshmi and Mr. P. K. Nagesh from the CBSE Hindi Teachers' Welfare Association presented the award. Congratulations!"

Madras Christian College hosted the Inter-School Management Conclave, on the 8th of September where our school excelled, winning the Overall Trophy. Akshayaa secured the top position in the "World's Best Boss" category. In the Debate, Samhitha Anand achieved 2nd place, alongside Gauri. Additionally, we stood 3rd in the Quiz competition, led by Shruthi and Aditya. Congratulations to all our talented participants for their remarkable achievements.

TECHASTRA is a brand event which is conducted by Dr MGR University every year. This year nearly 450+ students participated in various categories. Students of Bala Vidya Mandir participated in this event and secured the following positions. 1)Winner in the Robo wars - Garbage Sorter. 2)Winner in the Computer Quiz 3)Runner-Up in the Computer Quiz and 4)Winner in the Type Sprint. They also received a cash award. Congratulations to all the winners! Read more.

Galaxy Science and Technology Quiz, Sixth Edition Contest was held on 31st August 2023 at Kamarajar Arangam, Teynampet, organised by the Rotary Club of Madras. Students of class XI - Shreyas R., Dhyanesh K., Rakesh Rajanikanth, Tarun Mahesh K., V.P. Krishna and A. Shreshta participated with zeal and enthusiasm.

Kalvi Thiruvizha Kalvi Thiruvizha at Nellai Nadar Matriculation Hr. Sec.School Akshaya Sai S. of Class 9 A of Bala Vidya Mandir secured the third place with a cash award Rs.2000 and a certificate of merit at the Kamarajar Tamil Elocution Competition conducted as part of the Kalvi Thiruvizha 2023 conducted by Nellai Nadar Matriculation Hr. Secondary School, Kottivakkam, on 8th July 2023 wherein more than 42 schools participated.

The Plasma Exhibition, showcasing the fourth state of matter, was held at the Periyar Science & Technology Centre in Chennai, in collaboration with IGCAR, Kalpakkam, and Tamilnadu Science & Technology Center. On Friday, July 7, 2023, a group of 15 students from classes 10 and 11 attended the exhibition and had a one-of-a-kind experience.

Rakesh Rajinikanth, a student of class XI bagged third place with 195 points and got the Certificate of Appreciation for participating in the Regional Round of JIGYASA - The AZADI KA AMRIT MAHOTSAV QUIZ to celebrate 75 years of independence.

Janessh P. K. of class 8 secured 4th rank in the International - Asia Top 20 circuit contest. He received a Mathematics Hall of fame award for the academic year 2022-2023.

Harish Krishna of Class 9 secured first rank in the school level in the Asian Math Circuit, conducted by the Clash of Pi, for the academic year 2022-2023.

Adharva Duraivel of Class 4 secured first rank in the school level in the Asian Math Circuit, conducted by the Clash of Pi, for the academic year 2022-2023.

From connecting logic gates to launching a rocket that I made from scratch using a plastic bottle, my internship in experimental physics can be described as an intriguing journey into the nucleus of scientific discovery. Curious and ambitious, I embarked on a trip aimed to unravel the world's mysteries one experiment at a time. The detailed experiments and numerous calculations always left me wanting to do more at the end of the day. It was indeed an adventure that opened my eyes to a new branch of science that left me at a loss for words and ignited my passion for science further. Name: Vaishnavi Balakrishnan Class - XI Duration - 5 days (24th to 28th April 2023) Place of internship - Women's Christian College in Nungambakkam

“The world reveals itself to those who travel on foot.” The Scouts and Guides team of Bala Vidya Mandir has gone on a trekking trip to Darjeeling. Such extra-curricular activities help the students’ all-round development and boost their self-confidence.

The Rotary Club of Madras Youth Service Team conducted a walkathon -'one walk, one Hope' on 22nd April at Loyalo College to spread awareness about cancer. Mr. Dayanidhi Maran, M.P of Chennai Central was the Chief Guest for the event. The Interact Club students of Bala Vidya Mandir also participated in the same with lot of enthusiasm. As part of the walkathon, they went around the Loyalo college campus.

The Thirukkural which is called as “The Universal Scripture” is one of the most revered ancient works in the Tamil language. It is considered a 'common creed', providing a guide for human morals and betterment in life. Avantika Sri S.R. of class 7 has participated in the State Level Drawing Competition titled “Kuraloviyam” and her illustration of the Thriukkural with the explanation has been selected for the table-top calendar published by the Government of Tamil Nadu.

An investment in knowledge pays the best. Knowledge is power. Information is liberating. Education is the premise of progress, in every society, in every family.

Rotary club of Bangalore in association with Rotary club of Madras, Rotary club of Mangalore and Rotary club of Cochin conducted a spellbee competition for the students of classes 4 to 6 today. Each school can send a maximum of 9 students. We had chosen one from each section from 4 A to 6 C. Two of our students Vasisht Athreya karthik of 5A and Triveni S. Venkat of 5 C were selected for finals out of 230 participants and Triveni was the winner of spelling bee 2023.

“A poet is, before anything else, a person who is passionately in love with language.” Students of Bala Vidya Mandir have been given an opportunity to write their own poems to be published in the anthology named Efflorescence for the year 2022. Many students wrote poems and a few of them were selected for publication. The young poets were invited for the release of the magazine where they were given an opportunity to interact with many stalwarts in poetry and to read their poems. Thanks to the Chennai Poets’ Circle for encouraging such talent in young minds.

If you can speak, you can influence. If you can influence, you can change lives. Recitation competition winners from classes 3 to 5 were given certificates for their wonderful recitation of stories and poems consisting of moral values in Tamil and Hindi. Laying the foundation stones at BVM for future speakers.

The class 10 and class 11 students from Bala Vidya Mandir Senior Secondary School visited Agni college of Technology for a one day experiential learning programme at the Garuda Aerospace. The students visited the manufacturing hall where more than 100 drones are produced for agricultural usage. The students were briefed about various types of drones by Mr. Balaji and Mr. Shravan (Drone Pilot). The students had the opportunity to see the military drone prototype Garuda and the cleaning equipment for Solar Panel at the Research and Development area. The students also visited the computer lab and participated in simulated training for Drones using transmitters. They also had the experience of flying a drone equipped with the unique "Automonous Mode" - Drone Autopilot feature. They finally visited the Robotics Lab established by Kwasaki Robotics, CoE-Bosch Lab and Renewal energy lab.

"Mystic Land" provided us with one of the most remarkable experiences in our teaching career. Students of class 3 were extremely excited about the topics and have been motivated to explore further into the areas related to enhancing their General Knowledge. One of our objectives is to make our students learn, understand and make them think out of the box to strengthen their General knowledge. The community project done by them has helped them to sensitise the environment. Mystic Land has given the students a new perspective of things around them and the world as a whole.

“ROBOZEST 2022” is a brand event of KITE ROBOTICS conducted every year on account of commemorating the memory of our Former President, Scientist Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam followed by his birth anniversary. This year it was held at Sairam Engineering College in which around 650 students participated from all over Tamil Nadu. The students of Bala Vidya Mandir participated in various categories and secured 1st position in Panel Game – Space Quiz and 2nd position in Water Rocketry. The school also got the “Overall Championship” for the year 2022. Read more.

A science workshop on Experiential learning was conducted at Bala Vidya Mandir school on 15th November 2022. This was organized by Chennai Sahodaya Schools complex, Chennai, in collaboration with Ratna Sagar Publishers. Around 135 teachers from Chennai CBSE schools participated enthusiastically. The workshop facilitator was Dr. Srinivasa Raghavan, Principal, Bala Vidya Mandir. In the workshop, the teachers were taught how to enhance their teaching approach by including experiments/activities while teaching the concepts.

Kalaimamani Anil Srinivasan honoured the student groups featured in the EMINENCE list (top 2% of 44000 students ) of Project Based Learning.

Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science conducted an exhibition on Rocket Technology in collaboration with ISRO. The students of classes 9, 10 and 11 participated in the program on 8th October 2022. As part of the program competitions were held on poster making and extempore speech. The students participated in it enthusiastically and Vaishnavi of class 10 won a prize in the extempore speech on the topic “Space Suits.”

Saakshath Vijay, Sanandanan and KarthikRao Varam of Class XI participated in Mathematics Convention -2022 conducted by SRM Institute of Science and Technology on 12th August. The project topic was Simple Harmonic Motion with IOT implementation. They won the first prize with certificates and cash award of Rs.15000/-.

Bala Vidya Mandir Aluminus- Mr Shankar Keshavdas rendered a speech on 'Explaining Eye Tracking Technology and Machine Learning ' to Class 10 and 12 students on 26th August 2022.

Institute of Mathematical Sciences conducted a three day workshop in their campus at Tharamani, on the topic ‘Logic and Proofs in Mathematics and Computer Science’ . Five students of Bala Vidya Mandir attended the workshop from 22nd to 24th July 2022. They also won the 2nd prize in the quiz event.

Ananya Balaji, sutdent of Class X scored 500/500 in the CBSE Class 10 Board Examinations 2022. She got an opportunity to participate in a show named ‘Mangaiyar Solai’ (மங்கையர் சோலை) on DD Podhigai. This show provides a platform for various female achievers to showcase their achievements. The episode was telecast in two segments on the 20th and the 27th of August 2022. The chief guest was the renowned Tamil author and orator, Mrs. Shivashankari. Read more.