Book Review Writing Competition

 Book Review Writing Competition – Reading Promotion Week – 1 (2026–27)

PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya Sundargarh
29TH JULY 2026 | Classes 3–8

🏆 Junior Category Winners (Classes 3 to 5):

COMING SOON

🏆 Senior Category Winners (Classes 6 to 8):

ARADHYA PATEL - 7A🥇 (1st)

AMRIT DASH - 7A🥈 (2nd)

DEEPAM JYOTI SAHOO - 7A 🥉 (3rd)

The Reading Promotion Week – 3 at PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya Sundargarh concluded with an insightful Book Review Writing Competition on 21st January 2026. The competition was exclusively for the Senior Category (Classes 3–8), where students showcased their analytical and writing skills by reviewing books they had read during library periods.

The competition was organised under the guidance of Mr. Sunil Prasad, Librarian, a, who encouraged students to reflect deeply on the books they chose.

🌟 Event Highlights:

• Students wrote reviews highlighting the title, author, summary, favourite character/quote, and personal opinion.

• Emphasis was placed on clarity, originality, and depth of thought rather than length.

• Many participants linked the messages of their books to real-life lessons and values.

• The best reviews were selected for library display to guide peers in choosing their next reads.

🎉 Memorable Moment:
One student wrote a heartfelt review of a biography, ending with the line – “This book didn’t just tell a story, it changed how I see my own goals.” It received special appreciation from the judges.

🏆 Outcome:

The judges praised the effort and maturity displayed in the reviews. The top three winners were selected, and all participants were acknowledged for their thoughtful contributions.

✨ Conclusion:
The Book Review Writing Competition was the perfect finale to the Reading Promotion Week – 1. It encouraged students to not just read books but to reflect, analyse, and share their insights with others. The event strengthened the culture of meaningful reading in the school.

Words Per Minute

 📚 Words Per Minute (WPM) Reading Competition – Reading Promotion Week – 3 (2026–27)

PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya Sundargarh
28th JULY 2026 | Classes 3–5 & 6–8

✨ Junior Category Winners (Classes 3 to 5):

COMING SOON

🏆 Senior Category Winners (Classes 6 to 8):

ANURAG CHOUDHARY - 6A 🥇 (1st)

 KRISHNA PATEL - 7B 🥈 (2nd)

LUVANYAA LUNASHAA SHARMA - 7B 🥉 (3rd)

The Reading Promotion Week – 1 at PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya Sundargarh witnessed an engaging Words Per Minute (WPM) Reading Competition on 28th JULY 2026. Students from Classes 3 to 8 actively participated to test their reading fluency, accuracy, and speed.

The competition was organised under the guidance of Mr. Sunil Prasad, Librarian, along with Mr. Chhabila Pradhan (PRT). It was conducted separately for Junior (Classes 3–5) and Senior (Classes 6–8) categories.

🌟 Event Highlights:

• Students were given short reading passages suited to their level.

• Each participant was timed for one minute while reading aloud.

• Judges measured speed (words per minute), accuracy, pronunciation, and expression.

• The activity motivated students to focus on both clarity and pace in their reading

🎉 Memorable Moment:
One junior student read her passage so clearly and confidently that the audience clapped spontaneously—even before the timer ended!

🏆 Outcome:
The judges were impressed by the fluency and improvement shown by many students. The top three winners from each category were selected, while all participants received valuable feedback on how to become better readers.

✨ Conclusion:
The Words Per Minute Reading Competition added a fun yet meaningful dimension to the Reading Promotion Week – 1. It not only encouraged healthy competition but also helped students discover ways to improve their reading skills, speed, and confidence.

Drawing Competition

  🖌️ Drawing Competition – Reading Promotion Week – 1  (2026–27)

PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya Sundargarh
27th JULY 2026 | Classes 3–5 & 6–8

✨ Junior Category Winners (Classes 3 to 5):

COMING SOON

🏆 Senior Category Winners (Classes 6 to 8):

APARNA DASH - 6A🥇 (1st)

AAMRIT DASH -  🥈 (2nd)

GOURAB RANA - 6B🥉 (3rd)

The Reading Promotion Week – 1 at PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya Sundargarh continued with a burst of creativity through the Drawing Competition held on 27th JULY 2026. Students from Classes 3–8 participated with great enthusiasm, expressing their imagination and love for stories through colours and art.

The competition was organised under the guidance of Mr. Sunil Prasad, Librarian, along with Ms. Anjali (PRT), who motivated students to showcase their artistic flair. The event was conducted separately for Junior (Classes 3–5) and Senior (Classes 6–8) categories.

🌟 Event Highlights:

• Theme: “Favourite Stories and Characters from Books”

• Students illustrated scenes, heroes, and characters inspired by their reading.

• Judging was based on originality, creativity, neatness, and relevance to the theme.

• Drawings were displayed in the library, turning it into a mini art gallery.

🎉 Memorable Moment:

One senior student sketched an elaborate scene from a classic children’s tale, and the detailing left both judges and peers amazed.

🏆 Outcome:
The judges admired the creativity and storytelling through art. The top three winners from each category were awarded, while all participants were appreciated for their imagination.

✨ Conclusion:
The Drawing Competition gave students a chance to blend their love for books with creativity. It was a colourful addition to the Reading Promotion Week – 1, inspiring young minds to see stories not just in words but also through the language of art.

Bookmark Making Competition

24🎨 Bookmark Making Competition – Reading Promotion Week – 1 (2026–27)

PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya Sundargarh
24th July 2026 | Classes 6–8

✨ Senior Category Winners (Classes 6 to 8):

 ARADHYA PATEL - 7A 🥇 (1st)

AARADHYA PATEL - 7B 🥈 (2nd)

SHREEYANSHI PANIGRAHI - 6A 🥉 (3rd) 

The Reading Promotion Week – 1 at PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya Sundargarh continued with a creative and colourful Bookmark Making Competition on 24th JULY 2026. The event was exclusively for Senior Category students (Classes 6 to 8), who showcased their artistic talent and love for books through their handmade bookmarks.

The competition was organised under the guidance of Mr. Sunil Prasad, Librarian, along with Mr. Pankaj Verma (TGT-Art), who encouraged students to express their imagination through colours and designs.

🌟 Event Highlights:

• Students designed bookmarks inspired by their favourite characters, quotes, and themes from books.

• Creativity, neatness, and relevance to reading were the key judging criteria.

• The beautifully designed bookmarks are now displayed in the library to inspire fellow readers.

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🎉 Memorable Moment:
One bookmark carried a hand-painted quote – “A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies” – which instantly became a favourite among teachers and students alike.

🏆 Outcome:

The judges were impressed by the students’ innovation, use of colours, and meaningful designs. Top three winners were declared, and all participants were appreciated for their creative efforts.

✨ Conclusion:
The Bookmark Making Competition added an artistic flavour to the Reading Promotion Week – 1. It not only promoted reading habits but also gave students a chance to express their imagination visually. The activity proved that creativity and reading go hand in hand.

Poem Recitation Competition

   🎤 Poem Recitation Competition – Reading Promotion Week – 1 (2026–27)

PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya Sundargarh
25th July 2026 | Classes 3–5 & 6–8

✨ Junior Category Winners (Classes 3 to 5):

Coming Soon

🏆 Senior Category Winners (Classes 6 to 8):

PRASIDDHI BHOI - 7A 🥇 (1st)

SAISHREE PRAVA BISWAL - 6A 🥈 (2nd)

DISHA RANI PATEL - 6A 🥉 (3rd)

The Reading Promotion Week – 1 at PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya Sundargarh gained lyrical charm with the Poem Recitation Competition held on 24th JULY 2026. Students from Classes 3–8 participated with great enthusiasm, reciting poems in both English and Hindi.

The competition was organised under the guidance of Mr. Sunil Prasad, Librarian, along with Mr. Balabant Sahu (PRT). The event was conducted separately for Junior (Classes 3–5) and Senior (Classes 6–8) groups, ensuring every child got a chance to display their talent.

🌟 Event Highlights:

• Students presented a wide variety of poems on themes like nature, patriotism, friendship, and values.

• They were judged on pronunciation, clarity, expression, voice modulation, and confidence.

• The audience enjoyed every recitation, appreciating the effort and emotions of each participant.

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🎉 Memorable Moment:
A student from the junior group recited a patriotic poem with such passion that the hall resonated with applause and cheers, creating a truly emotional moment.

🏆 Outcome:

The judges praised the performances and selected the top three winners from each category. All participants were appreciated for their sincere efforts and beautiful recitations.

✨ Conclusion:
The Poem Recitation Competition brought rhythm, expression, and beauty of words into the Reading Promotion Week – 1. It inspired students to not only read poems but also understand their depth and meaning. The event celebrated the joy of literature in its purest form.

Integration of Reading and Writing

 Reading Beyond Books: Integrating Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum

the library continues to play a pivotal role in nurturing lifelong readers and confident writers. In line with the recent initiative of Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS), a collaborative effort with Azim Premji University, the school has embraced the vision of integrating reading and writing strategies across all subjects. This initiative aligns with the goals of NEP 2020 and NCF-SE 2023, emphasizing that language is not limited to language classrooms but is the foundation of learning in every discipline.

Handbook

The initiative encourages teachers to embed reading and writing activities within their regular classroom teaching rather than treating them as additional tasks. Students are provided opportunities to read independently, interpret different types of texts, organize their ideas, communicate effectively, and express themselves creatively. The library supports this vision by creating a language-rich environment where reading becomes a habit and writing becomes a meaningful way of learning.

Integration of Reading and Writing

A key feature of this approach is Content Integrated Language Learning (CILL), which promotes the development of language skills across subjects such as Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Hindi, and English. Teachers use strategies like prediction from titles and pictures, guided questioning, vocabulary building, text annotation, graphic organizers, summarization, collaborative reading, and reflective writing to deepen conceptual understanding while strengthening language proficiency.

The library actively supports these classroom practices by encouraging activities such as:

• Picture Reading and Story Writing
• Jigsaw Reading and Collaborative Learning
• Vocabulary Building through Word Walls
• Book Discussions and Reading Circles
• Creative Writing, Caption Writing, and Reflection Journals
• Mind Mapping and Concept Mapping
• Reading Corners and Class Libraries

These engaging activities help students become active readers, thoughtful writers, and critical thinkers while making learning more interactive and enjoyable. The exemplar activities suggested in the handbook—such as Granny's Batwa, Jigsaw Reading, and Picture Reading—demonstrate how simple classroom experiences can effectively develop communication, creativity, and comprehension skills.

As the heart of the school's learning ecosystem, the library remains committed to supporting this transformative initiative by providing rich reading resources, promoting independent reading, and encouraging students to express their ideas with confidence. Through the combined efforts of teachers and the library, students are empowered to read to learn, write to think, and communicate to succeed in every subject. 

    KVS Split of Syllabus 2026-2       Class - IX Split up Syllabus

📘 Class IX Split-Up Syllabus 2026–27: Plan Your Learning with Confidence

The Library of PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya Sundargarh is pleased to provide the Class IX Split-Up Syllabus for the academic session 2026–27. The split-up syllabus is an essential academic planning tool that helps students, teachers, and parents monitor the progress of learning throughout the year.

Class IX is an important stage in a student's academic journey, as it lays the foundation for the CBSE Board Examination in Class X. The month-wise distribution of the syllabus enables students to study systematically, complete assignments on time, and revise regularly before examinations.

The Class IX split-up syllabus includes all major subjects such as English, Hindi, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Sanskrit, Artificial Intelligence, Art Education, Physical Education & Well-being, and Skill/Vocational Education (where applicable). It is prepared in accordance with the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan academic calendar and CBSE curriculum guidelines.

Benefits of the Split-Up Syllabus

• Helps students plan their studies month-wise.
• Ensures timely completion of the prescribed curriculum.
• Supports effective preparation for Periodic Tests and Annual Examinations.
• Assists teachers in lesson planning and classroom instruction.
• Encourages regular revision and better time management.

Students are encouraged to follow the split-up syllabus consistently, maintain a study schedule, and seek guidance from their teachers whenever required. Parents can also use it to monitor their child's academic progress and provide timely support.

We wish all Class IX students a successful and enriching academic year filled with curiosity, discipline, and excellence in learning.