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10th July 2025, Gurupurnima was celebrated at VKV Changlang,  in the Prayer  Hall. The celebration started at 10.15 with the arrival of the guests. The guest of the day was  Guruji and  Mataji of Rangfrah Temple, Changlang. Guruji lit the lamp, and the three Om Karas and Shanavawatu were sung by students.   233 students, 14  teachers, 10 SSG  and Sankul  Family members participated in the programme.
Anchoring of this programme was done by two students of IX   Km. Ashung Wangsa and Km Nisha  Debnath in  Traditional dress.  The programme began with a beautiful opening song by class IX students. Principal VKV Changlang Smt.Priyanka Tiwari gave a Welcome Speech to celebrate Gurupurnima. Principal Didi felicitated Guruji and Mataji and received their blessing.
Smt. Durga Tiwari gave a speech on the significance of the day. She talked in detail about why this day is very important and why we celebrate it. She also told two stories related to the topic.  Then, Class V  hosteller students presented Guru Vandanam in Sanskrit. It was followed by a Classical dance by Km. Milina Changmi of class VI. After this, a  Guru  Bhajan was presented by the Prayer Group girls.  After this, a Skit based on Guru and Shishya was also presented by the class five girls. A beautiful speech was presented on the said topic by Kr.Ayush Kumar of class VII. A Wancho Group dance was also presented by Class IX girls in their traditional dress.  
 Guru Ji performed the ritual of sprinkling Holy water and told the water is very precious and has the power of removing all ailing illness and negativity. At the end, Guruji gave a speech where he talked about  RANG and FRAH. And about some of their beliefs and rituals. At the end, teachers, SSG members, members of the Sankul family took the blessing of Guruji and Mataji, and Prashada was also distributed.

   The 11th International Day of Yoga was celebrated in VKV Changlang. In the Prayer Hall at 5.30 a.m. Honourable 52 South  MLA  Shri. Hamjong  Tangha, along with his wife,  D. C.  Shri Vishal Sha,  DMO Shri  Binod Ratan, along with his wife, CDPO Smt. W Khimhun,  Residential Teaching Staff of VKV and hostel students, and other officers of Changlang participated. The total participants was 155. The honourable MLA  inaugurated the program by lighting the lamp. It was followed by 3 Om Karas and Sahanavawatu. DMO   gave a short speech about the importance of yoga in our lives. Then, DC, Changlang, also spoke about the significance of the day.  Class IX  girls presented a beautiful  Patriotic song in their traditional dress.  Sri Bala Krishnan was the instructor, and 7 students demonstrated the yoga poses.  In which Breathing exercise, Loosening exercise, Ashanas, Surya namaskar, and Savasana were there. Benefits and limitations of yoga asanas were given by Km Ashung Wangsa. Then Principal VKV  Smt. Priyanka  Changlang chanted the Shanti Mantra and explained its meanings. Then Vote of thanks was given by DRCHO, Changlang, Sri Jumnya Ado.
 A light refreshment was there for the guests.

For Day–Scholar students, the programme was also conducted in the Prayer Hall at 9.30 a.m.  This programme started with 3 Om Karas and Sahanavawatu. Hostellers also participated with them, 7 teachers also participated, the total participants was 167. Sri Raka Shashi Panda, sir, gave a beautiful speech on the significance of the day. Sri Bala Krishnan was the instructor, and 7 students demonstrated the yoga poses.  In which Breathing exercise , Loosening exercise  , Ashanas , Suryanamaskar, and Savaashana were there. Benefits and limitations of Yoga Ashanas were given by Km Ashung Wangsa. After the yoga, some students demonstrated  individually  the yoga poses that they learned from  the programme 

5th June, 2025, to observe this day.  Day scholars students brought plant saplings. Sri Bala Krishnan Sir spoke on the significance of the day. He highlighted its aim to promote global environmental awareness and action. The day encourages governments, businesses, communities, and individuals to come together and address pressing environmental issues such as Climate change, Biodiversity loss, Pollution( air, water, soil, plastic), Deforestation and desertification, unsustainable consumption, etc. Two hundred and sixty-five (265) students, Fourteen teaching staff (14), Three Bhaiyas (3), MLA Shri  Hamjong Tangha  Changlang South, and  (Medical Department) Dr. M Negmu with his team. Participated in this program. Students from classes I to V  participated in a drawing and painting competition based on the Theme –Our land, our future. Students of classes VI to IX  participated in campus cleaning and plantation under the supervision of class teachers. Students also prepared crafts from waste and submitted them to Smt. Laxmi Gurung didi. Honorable MLA Sir and Dr. M Negmu Tangha, with his team and Principal VKV Changlan, planted saplings in the school campus. 

The school celebrated Saraswati Puja on 2nd February 2025 in the school auditorium. Hostel students(44) along with school staff(12) and family members(8) attended the program. 
Students decorated the auditorium with flowers and rangolis. The program started with puja led by Shri. Ganesh Dhungana sir, Teacher. He explained the meaning and process of doing the puja. He said we can all perform or conduct the puja easily at home. All together chanted Saraswati prayers for invoking the Goddess followed by 'hawan' and 'aarti'. Bhajans were sung by the students and teachers. The principal of the school, Smt. Priyanka Tiwari didi gave the words of blessings and guided the students to read regularly and wholeheartedly. She also advised the students to use their time wisely. All the students took blessings from the Goddess and offered flowers one by one. Lastly, 'prasadam' was distributed to all.

The school celebrated Swami Vivekananda Jayanti on 21st January 2025 on the school campus with great joy. 197 parents, 232 students, 10 well-wishers 7 VKV Alumni, and 14 Staff attended the program. The Chief guest of the program was Shri. Hamjong Tangha, Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA), 52-Changlang South, the special guest was Major Bhagesh Patil, 31st Assam Rifles. 
The program started with chanting prayers and lighting the lamp. The principal of the school, Smt. Priyanka Tiwari didi welcomed the attendees and appreciated their presence on the occasion. Dr. Homtu Matcha, VKV Alumnus, spoke about the importance of the day. He illustrated the life of Swamiji by narrating several life incidents like: "The cobra incident", "Ghost in the Tree',  "Face the Brutes", etc. He solicited everyone to read Swami Vivekananda's book and at least adapt a few learnings from his book. 
The following performances were presented:
    Vivekananda Vandana: Class IV 
    Action dance: Class I and II 
    Mime: Class VI
    Kathak dance: Km. Jarmani Doke & Km. Hage Helly  (Class IV) 
    Vivek Vani:   Kr. Kylan Thapa (Class VII), Km. Junphong Taijong (Class V)
    Quotation: Kr. Andrew Sonowal (Class III)
    Traditional Dance:  Class VI and VII
    Classical Dance: Class VIII 
    Story Narration: Kr. Napong Kangnong (Class IV)
    Bihu Dance: Hostel students (Class IV and V)
    Yoga: Hostel students (Class IV and V)
The Chief Guest of the program Shri. Hamjong Tangha, MLA Changlang, appreciated  Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalayas for its outstanding work and service in the state of Arunachal Pradesh. He spoke about Swamiji's ideology of selfless service and the strength of youth. He acknowledged the drawbacks that Changlang is facing. He said that drugs and opium had destroyed the youth of Changlang. He addressed the parents to take care of their children and guide them to follow the right path. Lastly, he said that he is ready to offer any help in the issues and shortcomings of the school. The program ended with a vote of thanks and Shanti path.

The school observed the first day of Samarth Bharat Parv on 25th Dec. 2024 in the evening prayer. All the residential staff and students participated in the program. 
The students along with warden didi decorated the prayer hall beautifully with Diyas and Rangolis. The program started with prayer followed by bhajans. The message of Su.Sujata Didi was played through audio. Bharat Maa Aarti was sung. All the staff did aarti. And the national song "Vande Mataram" was sung. The principal of the school, Smt. Priyanka Tiwari didi gave a PowerPoint presentation on "Acharya Sushruta, the father of Surgery". She clearly elaborates on his contribution to the field of surgery. Books of "The Life and Message of Swami Vivekananda" were given to the Principal of Government Town Middle School, Changlang, Shri. Wanjong Techi sir, for conducting essay writing in their school.

VKV Changlang celebrated International Yoga Day on 21st June 2022 at three different locations: Helipad ground, Diet auditorium and Balwadi Hall. The program started sharply at 7:00 a.m. in all the places simultaneously. Around 500 participants could take part in the program. Shri Tesham Pongte, Deputy Speaker, Arunachal Pradesh, Shri Sunny Singh, Deputy Commissioner, Changlang, Shri Mihin Gambo, Superintendent of Police, Changlang, militaries and many other dignitaries were present in the program held at Helipad ground. Principal of the school, Shri Harka Poon sir along with two students of Class VIII instructed and demonstrated the Yoga ashanas following AYUSH protocol. Nagar samiti, parents, teachers and students participated in the program held at Diet auditorium. Smt. Mausumi Bhattacharya didi, teacher, demonstrated the Yoga ashanas there. Balsevikas conducted and demonstrated some basic ashanas in Balwadi hall for the Balwadi children.

         Quiz competition was also conducted among all the schools of Changlang headquarter on 20th June 2022 to observe the auspicious day. Two teams of Class VIII from the school  participated in the competition in junior category and VKV Changlang could earn its position in 1st and 2nd places.

VKV Changlang conducted Varsharambha puja on 2nd of June 2022. Sri Ganesh Dhungana sir led the puja and spoke about the meaning of Varsharambha and the reason behind conducting the puja before starting the session. Swaraswati vandana was sung by Mausumi didi followed by Gayatri mantra. Bhajan was led by Laxmi Gurung didi and Purnima Singh didi. A student also sung a bhajan. Words of blessings was given by the Principal of the school and a teacher. The program ended with Shanti mantra followed with Kendra Prarthana.