An orientation program on ‘The Hubs of Learning and other initiatives’ was conducted for school principals by CBSE at Saraswathi Vidyalaya on 31st May 2019. A total number of 343 Principals representing Trivandrum, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, and Alapuzha attended this session. Among the dignitaries present were Dr.Joseph Emmanuel, Director of CBSE New Delhi, Mr. Sachin Thakur, Regional Officer Trivandrum Region, Mr.Manish Thagi, Head, Centre of Excellence CBSE Trivandrum, Mr.Rajib Barua, Asst.Sec., CBSE, Trivandrum, Section Officers, CBSE Trivandrum, Mr.Raman, and Mr.Pankaj, Dr.G Rajamohan, Chairman, Saraswathi Vidyalaya, and Mrs.Shylaja O R, Principal, Saraswathi Vidyalaya. The Session began with a Prayer. Mrs.Shylaja O R welcomed the gathering. Mr.Sachin Thakur, RO explained the need for publishing board results on time and also explained a few initiatives taken by CBSE in the years to come. Dr.Joseph Emmanuel explained the new assessment pattern and the new subjects introduced by CBSE. Mr. Manish Thagi through a power point presentation explained the role, the lead schools are expected to undertake in order to bring all-round development in CBSE schools. After this, an interactive session between Principals and CBSE officials was held, where a lot of queries were looked into. Mr.Pankaj delivered the Vote of Thanks.