ABOUT KV

About KV
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1 The genesis of the K.V.
Kendriya Vidyalaya Ooty was started on 01.07.1977 as a project school under Hindustan Photo Films Manufacturing Company Limited, Indunagar, Ootacamund. Due to financial problems of the company the School was converted to Civil Sector School from 01.04.2000. It is situated in Loksabha Constituency – The Nilgiris.

Presently the Vidyalaya is running with classes I to X in TWO sections and classes XI to XII in single section with Science Stream. The school is catering the educational needs of the local community, most of them are first generation learners.

Programmes such as Swachh Bhaarat, Harita Vidyalaya - Green School programme, National Sanitation Programme, Barrier free access, National Disaster Management Programmes, Bharat Scouts & Guides programme, Science Exhibition, Ek Bharat Shresth Bharat programme, “Swasth Bachche Swasth Bharat” Health and Fitness Programme, Jigyasa-link with CSIR Labs, Skill Saathi, Excursion, Adventure programmes and so on, Guest Lectures from Police, Fire, Legal, Scientific Departments, Motivational Speeches from Ramakrishna Math, Alumni, participation in various National Level Olympiads such as National Talent Search Examination, Science and Math Olympiads conducted by IAPT, Green Olympiad conducted by TERI, Vidyarthi Vigyan Manthan conducted by DST, Govt of India, competitions conducted by All India Radio, Nilgiris Library, Indian Postal Department, National Children Science Congress, various agencies of the District and so on, make the students to achieve overall development of their personality.

The Vidyalaya has a well-stocked library of 10000 books to inculcate regular reading habits. We subscribe to over 40 magazines and periodicals. Computer Education is provided by well-qualified specialists from Class III to Class XII. The Vidyalaya has two well equipped Computer Laboratories with 60 computers. All the computers are connected through LAN. The Lab is equipped with 15 iPads, supported by iTV and LCD Projectors which convert classes into smart classes by bringing technology into classroom for better and enjoyable teaching learning process.

The Vidyalaya is adequately staffed with highly qualified and experienced teachers. The approved staff strength for the session is 46.

2 Important milestones of growth:
The construction of the school building was completed in 1999 and handed over to KVS. The school was affiliated to CBSE from the year 1981-82 for Secondary classes. And upgraded to Senior Secondary from the session 2008-09.

3 Gradual year wise expansion in classes and sections leading to present status:
Initially the school was started up to class-V and gradually grown up to class X with TWO sections in each class. Class XI Science Stream was begun from the session 2008-09.

4 Details of the previous and new campus – if applicable- with photos (preferable):
Initially the school was running in temporary building, till the new building came up.

5 Facilities available including games and sports facilities:
The school is having spacious Play Ground to accommodate Cricket, Football, Volleyball, Basketball and Athletics. It is surrounded by tall eucalyptus trees providing scenic beauty to the ground.