PRATHEEKSHA 2023 'Feria Technologica' the Annual Inter-school Fest organized by Bhavan's Vidya Mandir, Elamakkara was held on 16 September 2023. The inaugural ceremony began with a mesmerizing dance performance by the students of class XI. Shreya S Pillai of Class XI welcomed the gathering.Principal Smt. Mini K delivered the opening remarks at the inaugural function.
Presidential address was given by CA Venugopal C Govind,Chairman, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Kochi Kendra. Delivering the inaugural address, Dr.K C Unnikrishnan, MD & CEO Xalten Systems Pvt Ltd. emphasized the value of inter school fests in the lives of students. He stressed that in addition to helping children develop a healthy sense of competitive streak, these events provide the participants and the organising batch of students with opportunities for collaboration, constructive thinking and honing of creative skills.Sri E. Ramankutty ,Director Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Kochi Kendra addressed the gathering. Pratheeksha 2023 effectively combines the enchantment of the Jurassic era with the cutting-edge realms of Artificial Intelligence and technology, as manifested through an array of competitions echoing this theme.
The festival featured a diverse spectrum of seven tech-driven competitions, catering to students spanning from the tender grades 4 and 5 to the seasoned students of higher secondary school. Participants engaged in a plethora of contests, ranging from digital painting and coding challenges to tech innovation pitches, virtual ramps, robot combat, and the creation of imaginative realms. Adding an element of surprise, an escape room challenge was introduced exclusively for students of grades 9 to 12.
The grand finale unfolded with a valedictory function, graced by the presence of the renowned cine artist, Dev Mohan. The event concluded with a spectacular performance rendered by the school band. Bhavan's Munshi Vidyashram, Tripunithura took home the coveted trophy for the overall Champions and Bhavan's Adarsha Vidyalaya, Kakkanad was the first runner up.