FEBRUARY - 2026

Welcome to February - 2026 Edition Of  SSVK  Newsletter

Our school proudly participated in the 9th Karnataka Butterfly and Bee Festival held in Bangalore. The festival was organized by the Department of Forest, Karnataka with the objective of creating awareness about butterflies and bees and their importance in nature. Students of Grade 8A and 8B actively took part in the festival. They enthusiastically participated in the quiz competition, where they showcased their knowledge about butterflies and bees, their life cycle, habitat, pollination process, and ecological importance. 

Overall, the festival was an enriching and informative experience for our students, encouraging environmental responsibility and scientific curiosity. 

Our school organized a Parent - Teacher Meeting on 14th February, 2026, in Boys' block. Parents signed on the report cards and discussed students’ progress. The meeting ended at 12.00. 

On 14/02/2026 Students of class 10 from Sri Sarada Devi Vidya Kendra, Shivanahalli, visited the PES University campus for an exposure visit, where they interacted with faculty member Hoor Banu and discussed future academic prospects and opportunities aimed at supporting their academic excellence.

On 14/02/2026 Attending Musical tribute program on life and legacy of Swami Vivekananda organised by Ramakrishna math Basavanagudi

On 19th February, our school celebrated Shivaji Jayanti with great enthusiasm. The program was held during the morning assembly to honor the birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. 

Students presented a short skit based on the life of Shivaji Maharaj, highlighting his bravery and leadership. The performance was well done and appreciated by everyone. Overall, it was a nice and inspiring assembly program conducted by our students.

On 23/02/2026 The students of LKG, UKG, 1st and 2nd Standard were taken on an educational field visit to Prani Pet Sanctuary. The main objective of this visit was to help young learners observe animals and birds in a natural and safe environment, and to create awareness about kindness towards living beings. 

During the visit, students had the opportunity to see a variety of animals and learn about their habits, food, and living conditions. The sanctuary staff explained the importance of protecting animals and maintaining a clean and safe environment for them. The children were excited to interact with nature and showed great curiosity while exploring the surroundings. 

This field trip provided a joyful learning experience outside the classroom and helped in developing empathy, responsibility, and love for animals among the students. Overall, it was an informative and memorable visit for the young learners. 

Our school celebrated Sri Ramakrishna Jayanthi on 20th February 2026 with great devotion and purity. The programme was conducted in a serene devotional atmosphere within the school premises. Swami Soukhyanandaji from Basavanagudi Ashrama performed the sacred Aarathi and Pooja, making the day more divine. Along with Swamiji, Swami Vishnumayanandaji, Swami Shivakantanandaji, Swami Mahavakyanandaji, and Swami Maha Arhanandaji graced the celebration with their presence. 

The celebration became more delightful with the bhajan, sung by the old student Santhosh, Co - Principal Geetha, and the teachers - Kousthuba Ratna and Shivaram. Students from nursery to grade 10, along with all the teachers, and faculty members, actively participated in the celebration. Many devotees from different places came to witness the celebration and partook in the Pooja. 

The celebration was a meaningful and enriching experience for everyone, inspiring the students to follow the noble teachings and values of Sri Ramakrishna. 

Subject: Social Science 

Class: 6th A&B 

Date: 24/02/2026 

On 24th February 2026, the students of Class 6 were taken to Champakadhama Temple, Bannerghatta, as part of their Social Science lesson on Timeline and Sources of History, with special reference to Archaeological Sources.

During the visit, the students first visited the Anjaneya Swamy Temple. They learned about the period in which the idol of Anjaneya Swamy was installed, who established the temple, and the reason why Anjaneya temples are usually located on the outskirts of villages. Near the sanctum, students observed the Dashavatara sculptures and particularly noticed the 9th avatar, Buddha. This helped them recall their lesson from the India’s Cultural Roots chapter about Buddhism. 

Students actively interacted with the temple priest and asked several K questions related to the Puranas and the significance of Lord Hanuman.

Later, students observed the Hero Stones (Veeragallu) and Mastikallu present in the temple premises. They learned how to identify these stones and understood their importance as valuable archaeological and historical sources. 

The history of Champakadhama Temple was then explained to the students, including the origin of the temple’s name, the families responsible for its renovation 7 SSVK (Jirnoddhara), the architectural style of the temple, and the structure and design of its pillars. Students also observed the symbols carved on the temple and learned how these symbols represent particular dynasties or families. They understood how stone inscriptions provide valuable evidence for the study of history. 

In addition, important parts of the temple such as the main entrance, elephant entrance, mukha mantapa, and garbhagudi were explained to them. Students carefully observed and recorded all the information in their notebooks. This educational visit helped them understand and easily identify different types of historical sources, especially archaeological sources.