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marked the beginning of the programme. Te students with the benign blessings of the Seers of Sri Kanchi of class XI toured the outgoing batch into the cherished Kamoti Peetam. memories of their school life through a scintillating skit Te CBSE school was inaugurated by Dr. APJ titled- “Trough the corridors of School Life” which Abdul Kalam on 14 June 2011. Te Vedapatashala was followed by an energising foot tapping dance was named as Dr. L. M. Singhvi Veda Vidyapitha at a performance titled-Hasta Lavista meaning ‘good bye’ solemn function presided over by Dr. Murali Manohar in Spanish. Few students recounted nostalgic moments Joshi, M.P. in the presence of Dr. Abhishek Manu over the past years, amidst tears of joy and sorrow. Singhvi, M.P. and members of the late Dr. Singhvi’s It was an emotional moment for the farewell family on 3 June 2012. students when a video of their early years at school Tere are presently 260 students pursuing the was showcased in tune with the song- Yeh pal haemin dual education of Vedics and CBSE. Te school itself yaad aayenge The programme concluded with the has a total enrolment of about 800 students. In future, ashirvachana by the Mahaswamiji blessing them to sore the Vedic enrolment will reach 400. great heights in their life. nd Every 2 year the school organises a mega Parvathotsav‑2014 exhibition touching on several aspects of life and Sri Kanchi Mahaswami Vidya Mandir, connected with nature. Te last exhibition 'Water is Chennai, Tamilnadu Life' held between 19 to 21 January 2012 attracted about 30,000 students from all over city. Tis year, Te Sri Kanchi Mahaswami Vidya Mandir is a manifestation of the desire of the Sage of Kanchi to evolve an education system that combines the best of all. Te Vidya Mandir is a bold experiment to demonstrate that the study of Vedas and pursuit of secular education need not be in confict. Te Vidya Mandir is set amidst serene surroundings at Rajakilpakkam, Tambaram East, Chennai. Spread over 5 acres of prime land, the Vidya Mandir has a CBSE School, Veda Patashala, a Mahaswami museum and three temples. Te Schools are run The CBSE Chairman presiding as the Chief Guest during the Valedictory Function 80 Collaborative Learning