Chinmaya Vidyalaya Trinidad and Tobago
Chinmaya Vidyalaya is a private, holistic educational institution in Trinidad and Tobago, providing pre-school, primary, and secondary education. Established in 2003 by Chinmaya Mission Trinidad and Tobago Inc., it was the first Chinmaya Vidyalaya to be founded outside of India.
Chinmaya Vidyalaya's educational philosophy is centered on the concept of "Education with a Difference". This approach blends the mainstream academic curriculum required by the Trinidad and Tobago Ministry of Education with a value-based, spiritual, and cultural education. The school aims to develop students' academic potential while also instilling moral values, discipline, and a sense of patriotism. The Chinmaya Vision Programme (CVP), which integrates ancient Vedantic philosophy and Indian culture, is a core part of its curriculum. The school's emphasis on holistic development means it incorporates activities such as yoga and meditation alongside traditional subjects.
Hari Om!
Chinmaya Vidyalaya is indeed a School With A Difference because of our excellent blend of both spiritual and secular education. An 'educated' person without values is a menace to society. This is proven every day when we hear of all the scandals, embezzling, and corruption etc. It is all done by 'educated' people. We seek to educate students who will be positive contributors to society, who will 'give more than what they take and produce more than what they consume,' as we say in our Pledge every day.
The eternal values enshrined in the Gita and Upanishads form the pillar of any great nation. If they are not imparted to our young ones, our future as a nation is uncertain.
We are grateful to the faithful parents who entrust to us their children in this grand effort of nation-building from the bottom up.
To the students, I say that you will only be lauded when you do well and make a positive contribution to society. Only you can distinguish yourself by being a straight, upright and righteous person. Others cannot do it for you.
I wish all the students, staff, and parents the best for all times to come.
Iswara,
Swami Prakashananda