Santhanam Vidhyalaya

Vidya Seva Ratnam Shri K. Santhanam, a Memorial Lecture

Anil — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:55:48 +0000

To honour and pay our humble tribute to the great visionary Vidya Seva Ratnam Shri K. Santhanam, a Memorial Lecture was organised at SanthanamVidhyalaya, on the theme “The Build Mindset.” The session was delivered by Prof. Satyanarayanan Seshadri, Professor Department of Applied Mechanics ,Head School of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Indian Institute of Technology Madras ( IITM).

In his inspiring address, he urged the present generation to evolve into a civilization of builders rather than mere consumers. He emphasized the importance of engaging deeply with problems instead of rushing to answers, and encouraged students to focus on creating instead of importing.

This session precisely highlighted the need for a proactive, innovative mindset to shape a self-reliant society.

Homage to Vidya Seva Ratnam, Shri K. Santhanam

Anil — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:49:51 +0000

Remembering a Visionary… Honouring a Legacy…

Santhanam Vidhyalaya paid its heartfelt tribute to the revered Vidya Seva Ratnam, Shri K. Santhanam, B.Com., F.C.A., whose values and vision continue to guide us every day.

Our respected Director Madam shared inspiring words about his life, reminding us of the strong foundation he had built and the noble purpose he had instilled in each one of us.

At Santhanam Vidhyalaya, the institution founded in his name, the Director, Dean, Principal, staff members, and students offered Pushpanjali, expressing their affection, admiration, and deep respect for the great doyen. It was a moment of unity, gratitude, and reverence.

His path is our direction.

His ideals are our strength.

His legacy lives on through us.

Cricketing Gala 2026

Anil — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 08:28:44 +0000

Cricketing Gala 2026

It’s an absolute power-packed day at Santhanam Vidhyalaya Senior Secondary School, CBSE, Tiruchirappalli!

Our wonderful Moms and Dads stepped onto the field and played cricket like stars, bringing energy, laughter, and incredible team spirit!

From powerful shots to memorable moments, the day was filled with fun, bonding, and celebration.

“SV played a sixer with this event!”

Workshop on Fun with Physics

Anil — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:02:48 +0000

“Fun with Physics” at Santhanam Vidhyalaya!

An exciting and enriching workshop was conducted in collaboration with IAPT (Indian Association of Physics Teachers), featuring the esteemed Prof. T.S. Natarajan, former faculty of IIT Madras & IIT Tirupati. From engaging demonstrations to mind-blowing experiments, our Grade XI students experienced physics like never before! The interactive session sparked curiosity, critical thinking, and a deeper love for science.

Achievers’ Day

Anil — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 10:38:33 +0000

Our institution was filled with excitement and joy as we celebrated Achievers’ Day, felicitating students who performed exceptionally well in the IIT JEE Main session 1 examination. Their hard work and determination proved that they had their noses to the grindstone. These high achievers were called on stage and awarded certificates of excellence by our esteemed Chief guest Prof. Guhan Jayaraman, Department of Biotechnology, IIT Madras. In his speech, Prof. Guhan Jayaraman stimulated the students’ interest by saying that how they study is more important than which college they study in, and that success can be achieved by integrating all subjects.

Truly, the event was a feather on the cap for our school and a testament to the spirit of excellence.

The Kindergarten Graduation Day

Anil — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:57:18 +0000

The Kindergarten Graduation Day Celebration was a feast for the eyes when our little graduates proudly participated in the Graduation parade, wearing their caps and gowns. It truly stole the show.

The Chief guest Dr. Vinod Gunasekaran, consultant Pediatrician, Maa Kauvery Hospital, Trichy, in his speech, insisted that children should be provided with balanced nutrition, supportive parenting, sufficient playing and adequate sleeping to make them healthy and happy individuals and felicitated the little Graduates.

The children were on cloud nine, performing colourful and beautiful dances and thanks – giving songs.

The day ended with happy and everlasting memories.

Science Day celebrations

Anil — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:51:28 +0000

Santhanam Vidhyalaya campus has geared up for its Science Day celebrations on an inspiring note with the gracious presence of Dr. Preethi V. Rajan, a Board-Certified Pediatrician from the Atlanta metropolitan area. Dr. Rajan, who practices in Lawrenceville and Clarkston, Georgia, and is affiliated with Children’s Medicine, PC, interacted warmly with our students and motivated them to pursue their dreams in the medical field — especially those preparing for NEET. She visited our Robotics STEAM Lab and Montessori environment, appreciating the innovative learning spaces and encouraging our young minds to explore science with curiosity and confidence. With her vast expertise in pediatric healthcare — including preventive care, developmental monitoring, and the management of various childhood conditions — she shared valuable insights about dedication, compassion, and lifelong learning in the noble medical profession. Her visit truly inspired our students to aim higher, work harder, and dream bigger in the world of science and medicine.

Naalaya Vignani – 2025

Anil — Sat, 07 Feb 2026 12:54:23 +0000

Our campus came alive with curiosity and creativity as students enthusiastically participated in the Naalaya vignani -2025, Science Competition organised by VIT Chennai in collaboration with Hindu Tamil Thisai and Tamilnadu Ariviyal Iyakkam. Innovative models, exciting experiments, and confident presentations reflected their scientific thinking and problem-solving skills. The event truly celebrated young minds exploring science beyond textbooks and inspired a spirit of inquiry . We are very much honoured to host Shri V. Balakrishnan,IPS, IG, Central Zone, Trichy, Dr.M. Krishnan, Vice Chancellor, Tamilnadu Central University, Dr. T.Thiyagarajan, Pro- Vice Chancellor,VIT Chennai amidst us today at SanthanamVidhyalaya.

Congratulations to all participants and winners!

Learning Beyond Classrooms: How Integrated Degrees and Projects Create Real-World Professionals

Anil — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 11:24:01 +0000

The session on ‘Learning Beyond Classrooms: How Integrated Degrees and Projects Create Real-World Professionals’ organized by our institution made the students understand why and how Learning doesn’t stop at the classrooms. Chief Guest Dr. Nithyananda.K.V, Assistant Professor, Finance and Legal Systems,IIM,Trichy, highlighted how summer internship, Projects based learning and Live projects provide students with essential real-world experience, problem solving skill, and practical knowledge. He also spoke about how Integrated degrees help students learn the ropes of the real world while they’re still studying. He further explained how these integrated programs help learners to roll up their sleeves, instead of just hitting the books, connect theory to practice, and see how ideas play out on the ground. This session, in short, offered an insight on integrated learning turns knowledge into real-world experience, and how real professionals are made.

77th Republic Day

Anil — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 11:33:03 +0000

The 77th Republic Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm in our school. Shri. R. Varadarajan and Smt. G. Geetha varadarajan, proud parents of Major Mukund Varadarajan graced the occasion. The programme began with the unfurling of the National Flag by the chief guest, followed by the National Anthem. In his address, the chief guest said that it is not necessary to join the army to serve our country; one can contribute by being excellent in any chosen field. He also advised students to stay physically fit and have faith in themselves. The celebration continued with patriotic songs and dances performed by the students, filling everyone with a sense of pride and patriotism.

The event came to a graceful close with a formal vote of thanks.