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Tuesday, 2 December 2025

KVS Foundation Day-15 Dec 2025- Distinguished Alumni -WELCOME

Proud to be KVian






KVS Foundation Day will be celebrated on 15th December 2025 in a befitting and dignified manner by inviting illustrious alumni
inspiring retired teachers and staff, officers, Chairmen/Nominee Chairman of VMCs, parents, and other key stakeholders. 
Adequate arrangements for drinking water, tea, coffee, and light refreshments should be made for all dignitaries. 
All illustrious alumni may be invited formally through letters, emails, or telephonic invitations. KV s may organize interaction sessions where distinguished alumni share their journey, achievements, and messages with current students. 
The programme should be less cultural and more educational, highlighting the landmark journey of KVS, flagship initiatives, NEP /NCF implementation, and innovative practices adopted by schools. 
Celebrations should ensure no financial burden and minimal academic interruption. 

Dear Illustrious Alumni

  1. Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan will be celebrating its Foundation Day on .15th December 2025. 
  2. As part of the programme, KVS HQ intends to showcase brief messages from distinguished alumni who have excelled in various fields and continue to bring pride to KVS. 
  3. In this regard, all Regional Offices are requested to identify 1-2 distinguished alumni from their region (duration: 30-45 seconds). 
  4. Highlighting their association with KVS and its contribution to their personal and professional growth. 
  5. The video may be recorded using a mobile phone, preferably in a horizontal frame with clear audio. 
  6.  The videos may please be sent by 04 December 2025.



History of KVS


  • The Kendriya Vidyalayas was approved in November 1962 by the Govt. of India in NOV 1962 on the recommendations of the 2nd CPC (Central Pay Commission).

  • Wherein it was clearly mentioned to set up an institution to the wards of transferable Central Government employees and to provide uninterrupted schooling during the academic session. 

  • In view of the recommendation, 20 regimental schools were opened during the academic year 1963-64. Initially, it was established in the area where huge numbers of defense employees were deployed. 

  • KVS was registered as a society under the Societies Registration Act (XXI of 1860) on 15th December 1965.

  • The primary aim of the Sangathan is as follows: 

  • To provide, establish, endow, maintain, control and manage the Central Schools (Kendriya Vidyalayas) located all over India and abroad. 

  • This foundation month as amay as 85 more KVs approved to be setup very soon across the country.


LOGO

It consists of images of 

12 rising Sun, open books, flying / buoyant birds 

and India's tricolor flag along 

with the KVs motto written in Devanagari.
ध्येय वाक्य

'तत् त्वं पूषन् अपावृणु'

केंद्रीय विद्यालय संगठन 

का ध्येय वाक्य 'तत् त्वं पूषन् अपावृणु' भी हिंदू ज्ञान-परंपरा के वाहक

 ग्रंथ ईशावस्योपनिषद् से लिया गया है, जिसका अर्थ है:

हे सूर्य ज्ञान पर छाए आवरण को हटाएं। 

देश के अनेक शिक्षा संस्थानों के ध्येय वाक्य भारतीय ग्रंथों से ही लिए गए हैं।

KVS HQ

KVS - Vision and Mission





National Level Co-Curricular Activities 

The KV schools where you have studied 

Names of Your School Principals

Names of your Teachers

KV UNIFORM

KVS PLEDGE

 छात्र प्रतिज्ञा

 KVS PRAYER

KVS HOUSE SYSTEM

KVS GEET

NCC

SCOUT & GUIDE

ARE YOU GRATIFIED TO BE A Kvian

IF YES 

DESCRIBE...

IN COMMENT SECTION

OR YOUR LIBRARY NOTEBOOK

..............FOUNDATION DAY 15 DEC. (1963)................

Famous KVS Alumni

No of Regions -25

No of ZIETS- 05

NO OF EMPLOYEES-56810

No. of Schools -1289

Moscow - 01

Tehran - 01

Kathmandu - 01

TOTAL NO OF STUDENTS -

1371181

LIBRARY LOG BOOK TASK FOR STUDENTS OF CLASSES VI-XII- 2025-26

KVS Vision/Mission and Key Objectives

Vision

  • KVS believes in imparting knowledge/values and nurturing the talent, enthusiasm and creativity of its students for seeking excellence through high-quality educational endeavors.

Mission

  1. To cater to the educational needs of children of transferable Central Government employees including Defence and Para-military personnel by providing a common programme of education;
  2. To pursue excellence and set the pace in the field of school education;
  3. To initiate and promote experimentation and innovations in education in collaboration with other bodies like the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) etc.
  4. To develop the spirit of national integration and create a sense of “Indianness” among children.
  5. To provide, establish, endow, maintain, control and manage schools, hereinafter called the ‘Kendriya Vidyalaya’ for the children of transferable employees of the Government of India, floating population and others including those living in remote and undeveloped locations of the country and to do all acts and things necessary for providing a conducive atmosphere in schools.
  • Salient Features

    • Common text-books and bilingual medium of instruction for all Kendriya Vidyalayas.
    • All Kendriya Vidyalayas are affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education.
    • All Kendriya Vidyalayas are co-educational, composite schools.
    • Sanskrit is taught in class VI – VIII.
    • The quality of teaching is kept high by an appropriate teacher-pupil ratio.
    • No tuition fee for boys up to class VIII, girls up to class XII and SC/ST students and children of KVS employees.

Proud to be KVian: 
KVS Foundation Day: 15 Dec.2025


1.    My Name:
2.    My Class:
3.    My School Name:
4.    My School Address:
5.    My school is in ……………………Region of KVS
6.    Our Principal Name: Mr.
7.    Our Class Teacher:
8.    My Favorite Teacher:
9.    I am the favorite student of……………..Teacher Name
10.              No of Students in my class:…. boys…. girls…….
11.              No of students in our school:
12.              Our School Pledge:
13.              Our School Prayer:
14.              Our National Anthem:
15.              KVS  Logo & its Meaning
16.              KVS Motto:
17.              KVS Motto Meaning
18.              KVS Song:
19.              Total No of KV Schools:
20.              No of Students all over KVS
21.              KVS Uniform Winter:
22.              KVS Uniform Summer:
23.              KVS Uniform Houses:
24.              KVS House System:   S........ T…... A........R……
25.              My House:

 

I am proud of myself, my parents, my teachers, my school, and my Country. I will do my best to bring good name & fame to them and will never let them down in my life.                                    Jai Hind!


                Name:                                                      Signature                                         Class:                                                                                                                                             


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 5 GRATITUDES @ THE ALUMNI 


1. VISIT KVs
2. INSPIRE STUDENTS BY TELLING THEM 
TO BECOME EMPOWERED & ENRICHED THROUGH 
DISCIPLINE AND QUEST IN MIND.
3. SUPPORT SKILL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES OF VIDAYALAY
THROUGH VIDAYANJALI OR OTHERWISE.
4. SHOW YOUR GARTITUDE.
5. ENRICH THE NATION BY EMPOWERING THE LEARNER 
..........................
              1. NAME:
              2. CLASS & YEAR PASSED OUT: 
              3. CURRENT POSITION& LOCATION:
              4. MOBILE NO: 
              5. GRATIFICATION:
What this means for students: - One clear recognition system — no more multiple approvals to check. - Faster launch of job-ready programs in AI, design, sustainability. - Freedom to mix disciplines like tech + business or science + art. - Focus on learning outcomes and employability, not just paperwork. This could make higher education simpler, more innovative, and truly student-centered.





Saturday, 15 November 2025

"Innovation Corners & Maker's spaces: Creative Zones for Library Learning -2"


                                
                                  Transforming Library Services in The Light of NCF-SE-2023

CREATIVE CORNERS IN SCHOOL LIBRARY



🎤  1: Storytelling Circles/ Corner



🗣️ 2: Poetry Recitals Corner



  • Visual: A student on stage reciting a poem with expressive gestures.

  • Text: "Perform original or classic poems aloud with flair and emotion."

✍️  3: Poem Writing Corner


Visual: A cozy writing workshop with students crafting verses.
  • Text: "Explore rhythm, imagery, and emotion in guided writing sessions."

📰 4: School E-Newspaper  Corner



  • Visual: Students editing articles on laptops and designing layouts.

  • Text: "Report, edit, and publish your own school news."

🎙️  5: Audio Bulletin Corner

  • Visual: A podcast recording setup with students speaking into microphones.

  • Text: "Record and share library news or book reviews as podcasts."

📚  6: Read-Aloud Clubs Corner

🎭 7A. Voice Acting Corner


🎭  8: Career Guidance Corner

  

  • Visual: A vibrant Career Mela with booths and professionals interacting.

  • Text: "Explore future paths during Career Day and Career Mela."

...................................................................

🎨 9. Visual Concepts Corners for a Primary Library Zones

📚 9.1 Hanging Libraries: Think New Ideas



  • Books suspended from the ceiling with colorful strings or rods

  • Floating light bulbs or clouds to symbolize creativity

  • Children reaching up or pointing at books above

🏫 9.2 Class Libraries Corner



  • Shelves filled with age-appropriate books

  • Students reading in cozy corners or bean bags

  • Labels like “Grade 1”, “Grade 2” to show class-specific zones

🧠 9.3 Resource Room Library

  •  

  • Reference books, encyclopedias, and teacher guides

  • A teacher helping a student with research

  • Tables with magnifying glasses, charts, and maps

🧸 9.4 Toy Library Corner


  • Bins of educational toys: puzzles, building blocks, learning games

  • Kids playing collaboratively

  • Bright colors and playful signage

🔤  9.5 Phonetics Books Corner

 


          Wall charts showing phonetic symbols and sounds
  • Books with speech bubbles or sound icons

  • A child practicing pronunciation with a mirror or flashcards

🎧 9.6 Audio Video Library Corner



  • Headphones, tablets, and screens showing educational videos

  • Sound waves and play buttons as design motifs

  • Students watching or listening attentively

  
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  • INNOVATIVE CORNER TOOLS SHOWCASE 

  •  


  • Book Corners maintained by KVS Libraries so far are :









Friday, 7 November 2025

Innovation Corners & Makerspaces-1

 Creative zones and hands-on learning in libraries 

 

"Innovation Corners & Makerspaces:

Creative Zones for Library Learning"

1. Introduction & Inspiration 

Theme: Libraries as Creative Hubs: Is it possible?

TLO: School Libraries can help students learn 

    • FLN at the foundational/ preparatory level
    • Comprehension at the middle level 
    • Understanding of a Mature Writer/Author/ Editor/Publisher at Secondary level 



  • Icebreaker: “What’s the most creative thing your library has hosted?”

  • Presentation: Libraries as makerspaces and storytelling zones

  • Showcase: Creative zones in action (photos/videos)

  • Discussion: Why hands-on and voice-based learning matter


 


  • 2. Hands-On Creativity:  Section 1

Theme: Traditional Meets Tangible: 

TLO: Introduction to skills revolving around Books/ Information/ generation to consumption with its economics.

Do what you have been doing differently, with skill development in mind, as per the class/ age group, preferably classes v-viii.

  • Activity
  • Description
  • 📖 Book Binding
  • 🖋️ Book Publishing
  • 📰 Magazine Compilation
  • ✂️ Clipping Collections
  • 📎 Bookmark Making
  • Personalized, artistic bookmarks
  • 🧥 Book Jackets
  • Illustrated covers with blurbs
  • 📢 Info Bulletins
  • Reading lists, library news
  • 🍃 Leaflets & Flyers
  • School event announcements

  • 📰 School Newspaper

  • 📖 Book Exhibitions 


3. Voice & Expression Zone : Section 2

Theme: Amplifying Student Voices.

TLO: If The Most used commodity by this era is multimedia, Voice? Audio is an indispensable part of it.

Introduce activities that build confidence, creativity, and communication: Class Group IX-XII

  • Activity
  • Description
  • 🎤 Storytelling Circles
  • Students narrate folk tales, personal stories, or book-inspired fiction, 
  • Meet the authors, Poets, writers, and publishers.
  • 🗣️ Poetry Recitals
  • Original or classic poems performed aloud
  • ✍️ Poem Writing
  • Guided workshops on rhythm, imagery, and emotion
  • 📰 E-School Newspaper
  • Student-led reporting, editing, and publishing
  • 🎙️ Audio Bulletin
  • Record and share library news or book reviews as podcasts
  • 📚 Read-Aloud Clubs
  • Dramatic reading sessions to build fluency and expression
  • 🎭 Voice Acting
  • Role-play characters from books or scripts

  • 🎭 Career Guidance 

Digital Tools to Support Voice Skills:    

Best AI Tools to Try in 2026 - Your Voice Matters | Educraft

  • Tool
  • Use Case
  • Record and edit student voice projects
  • 📱 Anchor
  • 🖥️ Flipgrid
  • Video responses and storytelling
  • 🧠 VoiceThread
  • Multimedia presentations with narration
  • 📚 StoryCorps DIY
  • Oral history recording and sharing.

4. Primary Sections and Library : Section 3




   5. Platform to showcase and exhibit your efforts: Section 4

      • EG 4.0, Digital Library /Internet Resources 
      • BLOG
      • YouTube
      • X
      • Instagram 
      • Any Other
  • 6. Wrap up with a 

      • Q & A
      • Idea sharing
      • Resource handout with links
      • Templates
      • Activity guides: 
  • 1. Align Your Library ALAP 100 % with the school calendar.

  • 2. There can be numerous other tools: Teach what you are good at and what infrastructure at the local level supports your library and students, like in your school/region.     

  • 3. Collaborate and select students for the library award and rewards from activities conducted by the school, such as 

  • CCA
    Bhasha Sangam 
    Vidyalaya Patrika 
    Hindi Pakhwara........