Celebrations mark reopening of schools in Kannur, Kasaragod

Asef Ali from Odisha writes the first letter of the Malayalam alphabet on the board on the first day of school reopening at Devatharkandy UP School in Kannur on June 2, 2025. | Photo Credit: S.K. MOHAN

Vibrant celebrations marked the beginning of the new academic year in schools across Kannur and Kasaragod on Monday (June 2, 2025).

The Praveshanolsavam (school opening day celebration) unfolded as a grand cultural event, full of colour, music, and community spirit.

At Government Higher Secondary School, Azhikode, the district-level inauguration was led by K.V. Sumesh, MLA, who lit the ceremonial lamp. District panchayat president K.K. Ratnakumar, District Collector Arun K. Vijayan, and other dignitaries were also present.

The Corporation-level ceremony took place at the Government Vocational Higher Secondary School for girls, Payyambalam, Kannur. Mayor Muslih Madathil inaugurated the event, which was presided over by Deputy Mayor P. Indira. Councillors and other dignitaries also attended the celebration.

Meanwhile, students of Buds Special School at Kannapuram also began their academic year with Praveshanolsavam. M. Vijayan, MLA, inaugurated the event, emphasising the important role Buds institutions play in nurturing the talents of children with special needs. The District Collector distributed study materials and Kannapuram grama panchayat president K. Rathi chaired the function.

At present, 32 Buds institutions—including 24 schools and eight rehabilitation centres—operate in the district, providing education and job training support to 1,084 trainees. The institutions, jointly managed by Kudumbashree and local bodies, aim to empower children with special needs.

In Kasaragod

In Kasaragod, Government Vocational Higher Secondary School, Madikkai, hosted the district-level school reopening festival. Rajmohan Unnithan, MP, encouraged students to embrace the new beginning. The programme included a Zumba dance performance by the Hosdurg team and a robot-led kite display, all organised following green protocols.

Payasam was distributed to participants, and for the next two weeks, every academic day will include an hour-long awareness session for students. Former MP P.P. Karunakaran handed out school bags to new students, while E. Chandrasekharan, MLA, was the chief guest at a meeting chaired by district panchayat president P. Baby Balakrishnan.

Published - June 02, 2025 11:30 pm IST