Aashritha Suryaprakash bagged the Bronze Award in the Queens Commonwealth Essay Competition 2024

Aashritha Suryaprakash of Grade 8 bagged the Bronze Award in the Queens Commonwealth Essay Competition 2024. We heartily congratulate VNS’ very own budding writer for this achievement and for all future ones to come!

Saanvi Tripathi is gearing up for the big leagues in swimming!

We would like to heartily congratulate Saanvi Tripathi of grade VII  for securing the second position in 200 metre butterfly and the third position in 400 metre freestyle in the under 14 girls category in the esteemed CISCE National Games & Sports meet 2024. All of us at VNS are extremely proud of Saanvi’s remarkable […]

Aadya Ranganath goes places with her chess prowess.

Aadya Ranganath of grade 6 was placed first runner-up in the Commonwealth Youth Rapid Chess Championships 2024 in the under 12 girls’ category. This prestigious tournament was held from 31st August to 1st September 2024 at Citrus Hotel, Waskaduwa, Sri Lanka. This tournament was organized by the Chess Federation of Sri Lanka under the auspices […]

Aadhya Aravind has received an honourable mention in the 2023-24 Never Such Innocence international poetry, art, speech and song competition

Aadhya Aravind of Grade 5 has received an honourable mention in the 2023-24 Never Such Innocence international poetry, art, speech and song competition. The theme was “how does war affect people’s lives?” We congratulate her on her incredible achievement in making an impact to the problems we are sometimes oblivious to. To be aware and […]

Moullya Raghav Shines at the 2024 Karnataka State G4 Taekwondo Championships

On July 28, 2024, Moullya Raghav of grade 1 participated in the 2024 Karnataka State G4 Taekwondo Championships held at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Stadium in Basaveshwaranagar, Bengaluru. He excelled by winning silver medals in both the Kyorugi and Poomsae events. This notable achievement, recognized by the Taekwondo Association of Karnataka and affiliated with the Taekwondo […]

*Saanvi Tripathi Shines at CISCE Games & Sports 2024*

Saanvi Tripathi of Vidya Niketan School demonstrated her exceptional swimming talent at the CISCE Games & Sports 2024, held at Amrita International Vidyalayam from July 19th to 21st. Competing in the 200m Butterfly and 400m Freestyle events in the Category 14 Girls, Saanvi secured second place in both races. Her impressive performance earned her Certificates […]

Triumphs in the Pool: Saanvi Tripathi Shines at State Championships

Saanvi Tripathi, representing Bengaluru Swimming Academy, demonstrated exceptional talent and perseverance at two prestigious swimming events. Competing in the NRJ State Sub-Junior & Junior Swimming Championship 2024-25, held from 5th to 11th July 2024 at the Corporation Swimming Pool (BAC) in Basavanagudi, Bengaluru, Saanvi clinched the Third place in the 200m Butterfly event with an […]

Members of the Student Council 2024-25

Tanav Datta Shines in ‘Violin Vibhav’

Tanav Jagadeesh Datta of Grade 6, accompanied by twelve other violinists, participated in ‘Violin Vibhav,’ a three-day musical event organized by Sri Sharada Sangeetha Trust to mark their 21st anniversary celebration. Under the guidance of his mentor, Vidwan T. S. Krishnamurti, and with the support of precision by Vidwan Anoor Ananthan Krishna Sharma and his […]

*Avaneesha SN: Rising Cricket Talent from Mangalore Zonal to State Representation*

Avaneesha SN, a seventh-grader, participated in the cricket tournament organized by the Karnataka State Cricket Association, representing the Mangalore Zonal team. His outstanding performances in the zonal matches earned him a spot in the Karnataka State cricket team for the South Zone Under 14 cricket tournament held in Goa, organized by the BCCI.

*Vidya Niketan School Under 13 Team Excels in Jain Heritage Cup and BTR Championship*

The under 13 team from Vidya Niketan School performed admirably in the Jain Heritage Cup, reaching the semi-finals. Vyom Naidu, a sixth-grader, clinched the Man of the Match trophy twice and also he got selected for Zonal, while Ved Nahar, also in grade 6, earned the honor once. Additionally, the team reached the semi-finals of […]

*Vidyashilp Academy Chess Tournament 2023-24 Report*

On February 9th, 2024, Vidyashilp Academy hosted the 12th Inter-School Chess Tournament. In the Category ‘C’ Girls division, Vidya Niketan School secured the second-place position, with Aadya Ranganath of grade 5 emerging as the winner.

*School Cricket Achievements*

The Under-14 cricket team secured a spot in the KSCA BTR Shield Division 2 knockouts and displayed notable success in the U-13 Jain Heritage Cup 2024. *Achievements:* – Flawless record in KSCA BTR Shield Division 2 league matches. – Vyom Naidu selected for Zonals. – Avaneesha SN representing the state team. *Acknowledgments:* Thanks to our […]

Triumph at the 25th Asian Youth Chess Championship

Congratulations to Aadya Ranganath, a fifth-grade student, for her outstanding performance at the 25th Asian Youth Chess Championship in Al Ain, UAE, from December 12 to December 22, 2023. She participated in the Under-10 Girls category and secured notable achievements, including a Bronze in the Classical U-10 Girls category, a Gold in the Team Classical […]

“Bookosmia’s Recognition: Aashritha Surya Prakash’s Global Publishing Achievement”

Bookosmia, the aromatic world of books, India’s leading publisher catering to children across 150+ locations, awards the Certificate of Excellence for global publication. Aashritha Surya Prakash is recognized for exceptional creativity at a young age, having independently published her book, Mahabharata: Unheard Voices.

“Mahathi Prabhushankar’s Success at the 10th National Shotokan Karate Open Championship”

Mahathi Prabhushankar took part in the 10th National Shotokan Karate Open Championship held in Bangalore on December 17th, 2023. She secured the 2nd place in the Individual event and contributed to the 3rd place win in the Team event.

Exceptional Performance: 26th AITA National ITF Taekwon-Do Championship

Vyas Sreekar Kikkeri’s remarkable performance at the 26th AITA National ITF Taekwon-Do Championship, held in Ongole, Andhra Pradesh, demonstrated exceptional talent and dedication. Across diverse categories like Sparring, Tuls, Group Tuls, Special Technique, Power Breaking, Self Defence, within the 44 kg weight category for Boys aged 12-18 years, Vyas secured first position in Tuls and […]

*Middle School’s Sports Day: A Celebration of Team Spirit and Achievement*

The Middle School’s Sports Day was a true testament to the indomitable spirit and team effort of the middle graders. Held on the school grounds on 9th December 2023, the event witnessed some record-breaking performances, close-finishes and emotional celebrations. The day commenced with the opening ceremony, featuring a captivating march past by the four houses, […]

“Generational Treasures Unveiled: Grade 6’s Extraordinary Ordinary Items’ Museum”

In a captivating display, Grade 6 curated an exceptional exhibition named the “Museum of Ordinary Items,” showcasing artifacts passed down through generations. They shared insights into each item’s history, its role within their homes, and its significance to the younger members of their families. This exhibition served as a platform for students to reconnect with […]

“Elemental Expressions: A Spectacular Showcase of Student Artistry”

The 2023 art exhibition, held on December 1st and 2nd, featured a diverse array of artworks crafted by students spanning from grade 1 to grade 12. Themed around the concept of “Pancha Bhoota” – the five elements of Air, Water, Fire, Earth, and Space (or Ether) – the show highlighted the extraordinary creativity, talents, and […]

Grade 7: “Thrilling Day at Sugee Resort”

Grade 7 had an exciting day at Sugee Resort on 7th November. Starting with a refreshing breakfast, students engaged in various thrilling activities, such as zip lining, water zorbing, archery, trampoline, virtual reality, tyre climbing, and indoor games. After a delicious lunch, they explored the animals and birds amidst fruit trees, followed by high tea […]

Grade 6: “Dynamic Fun at Discovery Village”

Grade 6 had a class picnic on 20th November at Discovery Village in Kanakpura. The day kicked off with hot breakfast, followed by lively drumming with Djembe. The students participated in a range of activities, including dodgeball, indoor games like carrom and chess, as well as physical challenges like ziplining, cargo net climbing, and sports […]

Grade 5: “Enthusiastic Adventures at Discovery Village”

Grade 5 had an enjoyable outing at Discovery Village on 21st November. It was wonderful to witness both students and teachers engaging in activities like zip lining, rope climbing, indoor and outdoor games, drumming, and fish spa. These activities created a cheerful and unified atmosphere throughout the day. The delicious meals added to the overall […]

Kannada Rajyotsava Celebration. – 2023

Below is the link for the Kannada Rajyotsava Celebration photos held on 24th November, 2023. https://photos.app.goo.gl/6bV1N3JgqabCkAbB7

India: a Superpower – A poem by Aashritha Surya Prakash, 7E

India: a Superpower on August 24th, 1608 We saw a twist of fate Captain Hawkins docked at the port Then Emperor Jahangir from his fort    Granted them a royal Farman, that Led to a diplomat Giving them the get-go To build a factory on the plateau    7 years later They said ‘we’re no […]

“Saanvi Tripathi Excels in Butterfly 200m at CISCE Games 2023”

Saanvi Tripathi, competing in the U-14-G category, secured the Third position in the Butterfly 200m race at the CISCE National Games & Sports 2023. Her time was 3:00.16. The event was held between 23/09/2023 and 25/09/2023. Congratulations, Saanvi!

*BRAINOBRAIN Abacus Champion at BRAINOBRAINFEST 2023*

Impressive mental skills were on display as Aarav T of grade 5 emerged champion at the 142nd State Level Abacus Competition Festival, BRAINOBRAINFEST 2023.

*Young Swimmer Saanvi Tripathi Shines at CISCE Games & Sports 2023*

In an impressive feat, Saanvi Tripathi, a talented athlete of grade 6 from Vidya Niketan School, secured the second position in the Under-14 category for the Swimming 200m as well as 100m Butterfly event at the Regional Level. The competition, held at Sudarshan Vidya Mandir ICSE KA090, showcased Saanvi’s dedication and prowess in the pool. […]

“Smayan K.S. Wins U-14 Open Sight Air Rifle at CISCE Games 2023”

In the CISCE Games and Sports 2023 event held at B.M. English School from August 1st to August 3rd, 2023, Smayan K.S. from the 6th grade achieved the top spot in the U-14 Open Sight Air Rifle category.

“Mahabharata: Unheard Voices” – A Multifaceted Exploration by Aashritha

Aashritha’s intriguing book ‘Mahabharata: Unheard Voices’ explores the multifaceted aspects of Mahabharata characters, shedding light on their hidden vices and virtues that were previously overlooked in their one-dimensional portrayals. She is a 7th grader from VNS, who loves maths, science, languages, history, Bharatanatyam, art, music, and all kinds of books from science fiction to mythology. […]

“Remarkable Triumphs: U-14 Boys Team Shines at Recent Sports Event”

The outstanding achievements of the U-14 Boys’ Team at the recent sports event have made VNS proud. They have won the Silver Medal, showcasing their remarkable talent and dedication. Parth Agarwal (8 B), Atharva Nawarange (8 B), and Arav Nawarange (6 A) have proven themselves as exceptional athletes. In the U-14 Boys Singles category, Atharva […]

Aadya Ranganath of Grade 5 Chess Prodigy Honored for International Achievements

Aadya Ranganath of grade 5 was honoured at the school for her outstanding achievement in chess at the international level. Kudos to this young Chess prodigy!

Aadya Ranganath’s Tally of Medals in Western Asia Chess Championship held in Kyrgyzstan between 30th June to 10th July,2023.

In an exceptional display of skill and determination, young chess prodigy Aadya Ranganath has emerged triumphant at the prestigious Western Asia Chess Championship held in Kyrgyzstan from June 30th to July 10th. Aadya’s remarkable performance earned her a total of three gold medals, firmly establishing her as a force to be reckoned with in the […]

Aadya Ranganath – Western Asia Under 10 Chess Champion

Aadya Ranganath of Grade 5 emerged as champion in the Western Asia Under 10 Girls Chess Championship held at Kyrgyzstan. Kudos to Aadya for this exemplary display of intelligence and patience and for making our nation proud!

Members of the Student Council 2023-24

Karnataka State Under 11 girls Chess Championship 2023

Aadya Ranganath of grade 5A won 4th place in Karnataka State Under-11 Girls’ Chess Championship 2023 in Mysore between 9/06/2023 and 11/06/2023.

Middle School Annual Day 2022-23

The   Annual Day of the Middle School section of Vidya Niketan School was held on the 13th January, 2023. Over 300 students presented Haphazardly Ever After-The Musical under the direction of the dynamic Mr Divyesh Bhandhari, founder of Imbroglio Productions. Two months of rigorous practice paid off when the audience responded to this great spectacle […]

STD 7 Picnic- Our Native Village, Hesaraghatta

The students of grade 7 went on a trip to My Native Village, Hesaraghatta on 25th January 2023. Children enjoyed spending time with each other, exploring the natural surroundings and engaging in activities that taught them patience and team building.  Delicious breakfast, lunch and evening snacks were served. It was indeed a memorable experience. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1U1MfB3oJW4yHSTUip8_O38dRnPK_Xmfv?usp=share_link

STD 6 Picnic- Our Native Village, Hesaraghatta

The students of grade 6 went on a trip to My Native Village, Hesaraghatta on 24th January 2023. The day was spent in free play and active involvement in various activities that had been arranged by the organizers. Delicious breakfast, lunch and evening snacks were served. It was indeed a memorable experience. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ASivYs3vk41J6gwdDVQ3l5UxuTXtHh3F?usp=share_link

STD 5 Picnic- Discovery village, Nandi Hills

The students of grade 5 went on a trip to Discovery Village situated at the foothills of Nandi Hills on the 20th January 2023. The children enjoyed being amidst nature. They were a part of several team building activities, adventure activities like high rope and fun activities like drumming and pottery. Scrumptious food acted like […]

Middle School Sports Day 2022-2023 Photos

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Atharva Nawarange of grade 7 won the under-15 State Table Tennis Championship at the Shri CVL Shastry Memorial Karnataka State

Atharva Nawarange of grade 7 won the under-15 State Table Tennis Championship at the Shri CVL Shastry Memorial Karnataka State TT Championship, Canara Union, Bangalore on Sunday, 8th January 2023. Congratulations!

CISCE Table Tennis Games

Atharva Nawarange of grade 7 won silver medals in the team event as well as singles in the Under -14 CISCE National Table Tennis Tournament held at NPS International, Chennai-TN,  between13th October 2022  and 15th October 2022. Atharva Nawarange of grade 7 participated in the U-13 State Ranking Table Tennis Tournament hosted by the Malleshwaram […]

Arav Mangesh Nawarange of Grade 5 secured 2nd position in the Karnataka State

Arav Mangesh Nawarange of Grade 5 secured 2nd position in the Karnataka State Ranking Table Tennis Tournament organized by Mysore Table Tennis Association, Mysore. The event was organized between 23rd August and 25th August 2022.

Aarush Bynam of Grade 7 secured 4th zonal rank in the International Mathematics

Aarush Bynam of Grade 7 secured 4th zonal rank in the International Mathematics Olympiad organized by SOF during the year 2021-22. Congratulations for this commendable performance!

Workshop advocating the importance of Life skills

An informative workshop advocating the importance of Life skills and aiding students deal with problems that come along in their teenage years was conducted in July by Ms. Rani Rao Innes for the students between the age group of 11 and 18 years. Enlightening and helpful, this workshop has instilled faith in the students and […]

The students of VNS participated in the Science Olympiad 2021-22

The students of VNS participated in the Science Olympiad 2021-22. Several students won Medal of Distinction and were recognized for their performance. The names of the winners are as follows:

In 14th State Level School Athletic meet organized by YSC Athletic Club

In 14th State Level School Athletic meet organized by YSC Athletic Club, Advika Aditya won Best Athlete Award in Girls U-16 category. Girls U-12 and U-14 teams won the Overall Championship.

Members of the Student Council 2022-23

The Investiture Ceremony 2022-23 successfully inducted the newly selected members of Middle School’s prefectorial board in the month of July 2022. The new members of the student’s council were handed over the flags as they took the pledge to uphold the values and code of conduct of Vidya Niketan School. HEAD BOY  :      LEN CARUMBAIAH […]

Students of Middle and High School participated in the LogiQids

Students of Middle and High School participated in the LogiQids Mental Aptitude Olympiad (Final Stage) in the month of March- April 2022. Jinesh Gandhi (Grade 9) – 7th International rank Diya Prasanth (Grade 7) – 8th International rank Aanya Vora (Grade 5) – 10th International rank

Atharva Mangesh of grade 7 participated in Karnataka Mini Olympics

Atharva Mangesh of grade 7 participated in Karnataka Mini Olympics and bagged three medals. He won a silver in the team event, a bronze in singles (Table Tennis) and another bronze in the doubles (Table Tennis). Heartiest congratulations to Atharva for this exemplary display of sportsmanship!