DAV NRITYOTSAV STATE LEVEL DANCE COMPETITION
Our School has achieved a remarkable feat by winning the first prize in both the Nrityotsav Classical and Folk categories. We’ve also received the Best Storytelling award in the Folk category as well as we’ve won the Overall Trophy also.
SAHITYA UTSAV
DAV Kala Kendram organised Sahitya Utsav at DAV Boys’ Gopalapuram on 19/07/25.The event featured a variety of competitions across different categories, engaging students from various age groups. A total number of 35 students from both the Primary and Higher Secondary wings of our school enthusiastically participated, and the following students were declared winners .
Poem recitation – English
Preksha .S – 5A – II Place
Poem recitation – Tamil
Faahima Safrin M.A. – 4A-I place
Poem recitation- Sanskrit
Sri Varshini – 5A-II place
Mono Acting English
1.Arrjun Rao. M – 7B- I place
2.Harsha Vardhan .S-11 A-I place
Mono Acting-Tamil
3.Esanikha K. P -8A – I place
Reportage
1.Akshaya.R and Deepika Sree.M 12D -III place
COSTUME DESIGNING - SOLO EVENT
🏆 First Place:
Yashinika, Class IX B, Krishna House
🏆 Second Place:
S Haarshika, XII A, Narmada House
🏆 Third Place:
- Ashmitha. K, Class XI A, Kaveri House
- Jaisree. G. R, Class XI B, Narmada House
KALA KENDRA ENGLISH HANDWRITING COMPETITION
Class One:
First Prize – Saharsh
Second Prize – Rudra Varadhan
Third Prize – Mellina
Class Two:
First Prize – Krish Sahishnu
Second Prize – Lakshya J
Third Prize – Diyashree P
KALA KENDRA TAMIL HANDWRITING COMPETITION
Tamil handwriting winners
Class one
First prize_ Mellina S
Second prize _ Rudhra varadhan V
Third prize _ Prajith yathvik. M
Class Two
First prize_ Tamizhini Nachiyar
Second prize _ Lakshya .J
Third prize _ Shai Sanjay .S
MILITARY QUIZ COMPETITION
Our school team of Thiruppugazh of 10 A and Kovendhan of 10A have won the Indian Military Quiz competition with 95 points
ENGLISH ESSAY WRITING COMPETITION -CLASSES III TO V
Class 3: Winners
I – T. Jayavishnu – 3A
II – M. Arrya Rao – 3B
III – Adhithi S – 3A
Class 4: Winners
I – Bharani B – 4B
II – Thiranjan C – 4A , K M Vishwashree – 4A
III – Mahaniya Shree R– 4A
Class 5 :Winners
1.Krishnitha T 5A
2.Kayal R 5A
3.Mageeth Madhavan 5A ,
Sanjith B 5B
SCIENCE EXPO COMPETITION
Date: 6.8.25 (Wednesday)
Venue: Sir Thyagaraya college, Washermanpet
Sir Thyagaraya college, Washermanpet, Chennai conducted Interschool science expo competition under two divisions – High school and higher secondary students.
Around 92 schools participated in the competition. Dr.Ravichandran IAS presided over the competition. There were 8 professors in the judgement panel.
Eight students from our school participated and received participation certificates. Totally 4 projects ( 2 in High school and 2 in higher secondary) were exhibited.
- K.Tarun Ram – 12A
- M.Giri balan – 12A
- M.Yatish Karthick – 10A
- M.Siva Suryan – 8A
- Mohamed Muzammil – 9B
- Sai Karthick – 9B
- K.Kavin krishna 12C
- V.Abhinesh – 12B
Kavin krisna and V.Abhinesh received the consolation prize from the collector.
THEATRE FIESTA
Esanikha has received the Best Actress award.
STORY TELLING COMPETITION
Story telling competition (solo with event) for 1st and 2nd standard was held on 22.07.2025. A total of 32 students participated in the competition. Mrs.P. D. Radha B.A (Diploma in Montessori and Kindergarten) was the judge for the competition.The students also narrated the story with puppets and properties. Students eagerly partcipated in the competition and based on the voice modulation and ussge of props winners were selected.
Class I
1.Vedvick S
2.Mellina S
3.Sabarish S
Class II
1.Akshitha S M
2.Akshara L
2.Lakshya J
3.Akahara VK
INTER HOUSE FANCY DRESS COMPETITION-CLASSES I & II
An Inter House Fancy Dress Competition was conducted on 6th August 2025 for the students of Class I and II. The theme for this creative event was “Animals”, where students showcased their talent by dressing up as various animals and performing enthusiastically on stage.
A total of 24 participants from Classes I-A and II-A took part in the event. The students were judged on five criteria; Creativity, Enthusiasm, Confidence, Costume Presentation, and Overall Impression, with a maximum score of 100.
Winners from Class I Level:
- Vedvick S. (Tiger) – I Place – 98 points
- Karthikesh A.(Lion) – II Place– 94 points
- Lishanth .D. (Giraffe) – III Place– 92 points
Winners from Class II Level:
- Vishnu Priya M.(Rabbit) – I Place– 95 points
- Sujay Sahara K. (Giraffe) – II Place – 92 points
- Layana M. (Tiger) – III Place – 88 points
KALAM 2047
KALAAM FEST 2047
Organized by: Jnanagni
Date: 22 August 2025
Participants: 200+ students from schools and colleges of Chennai.
The following students from our school participated in the various contests:
- Dream Pitch: A social/civic issue to be identified, solution to be explored and presented via power point and explanation.
- Adhibalan Balan T
- Balaji B
- Jashwanth Ram K
- Tharun A
- Vaideeshwaran R
—- all from class 12D
They won the first 🏆 – a cash prize of ₹2500/-;
Elocution:Tamil-Fazila Safrin M A -10B won 2nd 🏆-a cash prize of ₹750/-
ESSAY WRITING COMPETITION - TOPIC - SELF-RELIANT INDIA
Date. 30.08.25
Venue- Prayer Hall and Classrooms
Classes- 6 to 12
An Essay Writing Competition on the topic “Self-Reliant India” was organized by Tata Building India in our school on 30.08.25 The program aimed to create awareness among students about the importance of self-reliance and innovation in building a stronger nation.
To provide insight and inspiration, three informative videos on the journey of India towards self-reliance and the vision of Jamshedji Tata were played for the students. Following the videos, an interactive question-and-answer session was held, where students enthusiastically participated .The winners were recognized and presented with books on the life and achievements of Jamshedji Tata, which served as a source of inspiration for all participants.Mr. Sharath from Tata coordinated the session by playing three inspiring videos and by distributing the writing sheets for the essay activity.The essay writing activity was then conducted in classrooms, where students expressed their ideas and perspectives on building a self-reliant nation. Overall, the program was a motivating and insightful experience for the students, encouraging them to think critically and contribute towards the vision of a self-reliant India.
Tata Building India conducted English school Essay competition 2025-2026 at school on 30 August. The following students were selected from school under Junior and senior category. They received the medals and certificate on 8th September
Junior category
1.Siva suriyan. M- 8 A- winner
2.Kowsick. S.J -8B-1st Runner
3.Lakshana . A-6B-2nd Runner
Senior category
1.Thiruppugazh AM- 10 A- winner
2.Athula Krishna. P-10 B- 1st Runner
3.Sahaana. V.A-12 A- 2nd Runner
A special certificate was given to school for highest participation.
DRAWING COMPETITION FOR CLASSES- III TO V
An Inter-House Drawing Competition was conducted on Saturday for classes 3, 4, and 5. More than 60 enthusiastic students participated and showcased their creativity through beautiful drawings.
Winner’s List –
✨Class 3 –
– 1st place – Prejna.K(3B)
– 2nd place – Aadhya.S (3A)
– 3rd place – Thanyashree T.S(3B)
✨Class 4
– 1st place – Lithishka.R and Tanishka.V ( 4B)
– 2nd place – Vedha Varshini.S.J (4B)
– 3rd place – Advik Deepak ( 4B)
✨ Class 5
– 1st place – Anish Roshan.N ( 5A)
– 2nd place – Ganishka.A ( 5B)
– 3rd place – Anushika.R (5B
SPELL-BEE COMPETITION FOR CLASSES I & II
The Spell-Bee competition for Classes I and II was conducted on Wednesday, 8th October 2025. The preliminary round saw enthusiastic participation from all students, showcasing their spelling skills and vocabulary. The selected students from each class competed in the finale held today, 13th October 2025.
The winners are as follows:
Class I
Karthikesh A – I Place
Vedvik S – II Place
Prathna S – III Place
Class II
Shai Sanjay S – I Place
Nayan Suraj Gandi – II Place
Raghava M – III Place
STORY TELLING COMPETITION FOR CLASSES III TO V
Story Telling Competition using puppets for classes 3 to 5 was conducted today,1st November 2025 in the primary wing.
Students actively participated, presenting engaging folklores with creative props that enhanced their story narration.
The winners of the competition are as follows:
Class 5 :
1.Magath Pratik A.P – 5B – I Place
2.Krishnitha.T- 5 A – II place
3.Preksha.S – 5 A – III place
4.Radha Arunmozhi – 5B- Consolation prize
5.Magi Dharani.D – 5B- Consolation prize.
Class 4:
1.Advik Deepak – 4B- I place
2.Sri Varshan.P – 4B- II place
3.Dhairya Gopal- 4B – III place
4.Visvashree K.M- 4A – Consolation prize
Class 3:
1.Arrya Rao – 3B – I place
2.Sanjhana. P – 3A – II place
3.Rithvegha.D – 3B – III place.
SPELL BEE COMPETITION FOR CLASSES III - V
The final round of Spell Bee competition ( Inter House competition) was held for classes 3 to 5 (category 3 to 5). On Friday (07-11-25) at primary AV room.The following are the winners
Class III
1.Anandhitha .S – 3B
2.Aadhya . S- 3A
& Devruhaan. V- 3A
3.Arrya Rao.M – 3B
Class IV
1.Kaniahkha Shaanu. KP- 4B
2.Neerav. S-4 B
3.Visvashree . K.M- 4A
& Iyalini.R- 4B
Class V
1.Kayal. R – 5A
2.Magath Prathik AP- 5B
& Yeshmitha KN – 5B
3.Magidharani -5B
VEERAMANGAI VELU NACHIYAR MEMORIAL PRIZE ORATORICAL COMPETITION
Kavin S. S. (Class 6B) participated in the Veeramangai Velu Nachiyar Memorial Prize Oratorical Competition conducted at Sethu Bhaskara Matriculation Higher Secondary School on 23-08-25, and has won the First Prize, receiving a Certificate of Appreciation and a cash award of ₹2000.
YOGIRAJ SHRIKRISHNA INTER-DAV YOGA COMPETITION
Our school has won the following prizes in these categories:
A)3-5 boys team event
won the III PRIZE
Jaswanth. E : V- B
Rugan Krishar . M : IV B
Varshan Raju : III A
B)6-8 boys team event won the III PRIZE
Mukund G : VI A
Sai Dharshan. L : VII B
Tejas Kumar : VIII A
C) 9 – 12 boys team event won the III PRIZE
Vijay . S X-A
Prem .M XI-C
Praveen Kumar .P XII C
Gokul P.A of class X A won the 2nd prize In Individual event in Class 10 category.
SLOKA CHANTING COMPETITION FOR CLASSES - I TO V
Sloka Chanting Competition for classes 1 to 5 was conducted on 18 November 2025 in the primary wing.
The winners of the competition are as follows:
Class 5:
1.Sree Lakshmi.S- 5A- I place
2.Srivarshini.S. – 5 A- II place
3.Abinaya.V – 5A- III place
Class:4
1.Sri Harish – 4 B- I place
2.Prerna.B. – 4A – II place
3.Nikhilesh .L – 4A- III place
Class 3:
1.Dev Ruhan – 3A- I place
2.Kaveesh Swaminathan-3B – II place
3.Hemanika.S -3B- III place
Class 2:
1.Nayan Suraj Gandhi- I place
2.Vishnu Priya.M- II place
3.Gitansh.R- III place
Class 1:
1.Sharika.A – I place
2.Vyash Agneya S.J – II place
3.Shalini G.K – III place.
SOLO SINGING COMPETITION FOR CLASSES I TO V
21.11.2025, Friday- Solo Singing Competition was conducted in the Primary wing.
Date: 21.11.2025
Classes: I to V
Total Participants: 38
Prize Winners
Class I
- S. J. Vyash Agneya – 1st Prize
- G. K. Shalini – 2nd Prize
- G. D. Nivedika – 3rd Prize
Class II
- M. Vishnupriya – 1st Prize
Nayan Suraj Gandhi – 1st Prize
- J. Lakshya – 2nd Prize
- S. Shaisanjay – 3rd Prize
Class III
- H. Aathmika, 3B – 1st Prize
- S. Hemanika, 3B – 2nd Prize
- G. Mahilan, 3B – 3rd Prize
Class IV
- B. Tanishkaa, 4B – 1st Prize
- P. Sanchana, 4A – 2nd Prize
- S. J. Vedhavarshini, 4B – 3rd Prize
Class V
- T. Krishnitha, 5A – 1st Prize
- G. Jaisree, 5B – 2nd Prize
- S. Srivarshini, 5A – 3rd Prize
SOLO SINGING COMPETITION FOR CLASSES VI TO VIII
Inter House solo music competition
Date: 21.11.2025
Venue: Higher secondary wing
Classes: VI to VIII
Total Participants: 32
External Judge: Dr. Prasunambika
DAV matric mogappair Alumna
Prize winners:
Class VI
- AASHISH PRANAV. VK – 6A
- ADVAITH RAM. R – 6A
- SARAH. S – 6A
Class: VII
- SIVASANKARI. S – 7B
- SIVAPRIYA. M – 7A
- KAMATCHI. T – 7A
Class: VIII
- SANCHANA. S – 8A
- KAAVIYASRI. RS – 8B
- LAKSHITHA. V – 8B
SCIENCE QUIZ FOR CLASSES - VI TO VIII
SCIENCE QUIZ WAS CONDUCTED FOR CLASSES VI TO VIII IN THE HR.SEC.WING.
The following are winners
FIRST PRIZE
NARMADA HOUSE
JANANYA S VIII A
ASWIN KARTHIK A. VIIIB.
CHIMALA SAHASRANJALI VII A. ABISHEK B VI B.
SECOND PRIZE
KRISHNA HOUSE
KRISHNA S VIII A
ROSHINI SRI A VIII B JAYASURYA T VII A.
AASHISH PRANAV V K VI A
THIRD PRIZE
GANGA HOUSE
SAI SRI DHARSHINI P VIII A
JAI DHARSHAN S VIIIB
ARRJUN RAO M VII B ROOBASREE S VI B
INTER HOUSE ENGLISH ELOCUTION COMPETITION - CLASSES III TO V
The Elocution Competition for Classes 3, 4, and 5 was conducted in the primary wing with great enthusiasm and commendable participation from students across all sections. Participants showcased impressive confidence, clarity, and expressive delivery, making the event both engaging and inspiring.
Class 3 Winners
* 1st Place: P. Sanjhana (3A)
* 2nd Place: S. Anandhitha (3B)
* 3rd Place: G. Mahilan (3B)
Class 4 Winners
* 1st Place: Advik Deepak (4B)
* 2nd Place: Kumaran K (4A)
* 3rd Place: Joshitha J (4B)
Class 5 Winners
* 1st Place: Kayal (5A)
* 2nd Place: Aradhna A. D (5A)
* 3rd Place: Shri Sai Rakshana Y (5A)
The event provided a wonderful platform for students to strengthen their public-speaking skills and express their thoughts with confidence.
INTER HOUSE TAMIL ELOCUTION COMPETITION - CLASSES III TO V
Inter House in Tamil Elocution Competition
Date: 24.11.2025
Venue: Primary wing
Classes: III to V
Total Participants: 27
Prize winners:
Class III
1.AATHMIKA. H _ 3B _ I PLACE
- AADHYA. S_ 3A_ II PLACE
- SANJHANA. P _ 3A_ III PLACE
- JAYAVISHNU. T _ 3A_ CONSOLATION PRIZE
Class: IV
- HARSHAN.R _ 4B _ I PLACE
- YOHITH SHARWATH _ 4B _ ll PLACE
- THIRANJAN .C _ III PLACE
- SRI VARSHAN. P_ CONSOLATION PRIZE
CLASS V
- M SUBANITHA _ 5B_ I PLACE
- T. KRISHNITHA _ 5A_ II PLACE
- S. PREKSHA _ 5A _ III PLACE
- B. SANJITH _5B _ CONSOLATION PRIZE
III RANI LAKSHMIBAI INTER SCHOOL THROWBALL TOURNAMENT FOR GIRLS
III Rani Lakshmibai Inter School Throwball Tournament for Girls held on 28.11.25 at Our school Premises.
11 Schools participated enthusiastically with true sportsmanship.
The Tournament was conducted on League cum Knot out basis to give chance even for the loosers .
D.A.V Matric Hr.Sec School, Gill Nagar bagged the winners Trophy and JGHV West Mambalam received the Runner-up Trophy.
GRT Mahalakshmi and Dav Girls Mogappair received the Second Runner up Position.
R Kanjana (Head Krida Kendram )and V.RamanaVelavan (Principal Dav Gill Nagar) and R Meenakshi (Headmistress Dav Gill Nagar) graced the Occasion and Distributed the Prizes.
INTER HOUSE DANCE SOLO COMPETITION -CLASSES VI TO VIII
INTER-HOUSE SOLO DANCE COMPETITION
Held on:10/12/25
Prize winners
Pranavi.P – VI B – Krishna – First prize
Gurudharshini.R.T – VI A – Krishna – Second prize
Sanjana.N – VI B – Narmada – Third prize
Akshara.D – VI B – Narmada- Third prize
Siva Sankari.S – VII B – Kaveri – First prize
Sasvatha.D – VII A – Ganga – Second prize
Sivapriya.M – VII A – Krishna – Third prize
A.Amirtha – VIII A – Ganga – First prize
Sruthika.J – VIII B – Ganga – Second prize
Kaushik Babu.S.K – VIII A – Third prize
TAMIL HANDWRITING COMPETITION ON ACCOUNT OF BHARATHIYAR'S BIRTHDAY
பாரதியார் பிறந்தநாள் விழாவை முன்னிட்டு நடத்தப்பட்ட கையெழுத்துப் போட்டியில் வெற்றி பெற்றவர்கள்
ஆறாம்வகுப்பு
First Prize :
Jasvitha. C – VIA
Second Prize
Kavin. S. S – VIB
Third Prize
Subhiksha. B- VIB
ஏழாம் வகுப்பு
First Prize
Inthraprita. M – VII-B
Second Prize
Laksara. S T -VII-B
Third Prize
Muthu yazhini. MP – VII-B
எட்டாம் வகுப்பு
First Prize
Yazhini. N – VIII A
Second Prize
Shanushkha. J – VIII B
Third Prize
Sruthika. J – VIII B
GENERAL SCIENCE QUIZ FOR CLASSES III TO V
The General Science Quiz for the academic year 2025–26 was conducted today,13th December 2025 in the Primary Wing for Classes III, IV, and V.
The finalists of the preliminary round qualified for the finals.
The teams were formed house-wise, with each team comprising one student each from Classes III, IV, and V.
All the teams showcased enthusiastic participation and commendable team spirit.
Winners:
Team Ganga – I Place
*Anish Roshan.N – 5 A
*Bharani.B – 4B
*Prajith.M – 3 A
Team Kaveri – II Place
*Magath Prathik – 5B
*Dhairya Gopal -4B
*Dev Ruhaan.V – 3A
Congratulations to the winners and appreciation to all the participants for making the event a great success.