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Strides Newsletter - September 2023 - Issue 207
Counseling & Assessments
From Radhika Sasankh's Desk
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Early Intervention and V-Excel Remedial Centre
From the staff of Early Intervention and V-Excel Remedial Centre
Greetings from Early Intervention and the Remedial Unit!
2nd September: Teachers' sensitization Program was conducted by Ms. Lekshmi Ramesh. The intervention for both Therapy and Remedial was conducted for the students in the age group of 3 to 9 years.
5th September: Parent Orientation, Teacher's Day and Janmashtami Celebrations
September 5th, 2023 was an important day for the Early Intervention and the Remedial unit of V-Excel Educational Trust. We had a celebration combining Teacher's Day and Janmashtami to emphasize the role of a child and a teacher and how the relationship is very vital. The children were all dressed up as little Krishnas and Radhas. Shri Seetharaman, Chairman, Super Auto Forge Ltd and Smt. Radha Seetharaman graced the occasion as chief guests. The staff and children performed a variety of programs. As a part of felicitating the teachers, mementos were given to the teachers and staff who have been supporting us.
The parents were given an orientation on the following:
1. The need for the readiness of the child and what it means.
2. The continuity of the program and parents' role.
3.The need for a healthy diet and rhythm.
27 Parents attended the Orientation Program.
Given below are a few glimpses of the celebration:
Teacher's training programme:
On the 9th of September (Saturday), a training programme was conducted for the staff on Movement therapy by Ms. Sasikala, Occupational Therapist, EI-VRC. Ten members participated in the training program.
Vinayaka Chathurthi
Vinayaka Chathurthi, celebrated on the 19th of September, children were engaged in activities like making Ganesha from clay during their group therapy session on the previous Saturday (16/09/2023). A small puja was performed by the staff on the 19th of September to express gratitude and receive the God's blessings.
Group therapy session
On 23rd September, group therapy session was conducted, and the children were introduced to DIY activities like diya colouring as part of their sensory and therapy training. They were also engaged in yoga and group games.
Teacher's sensitization camp
Conducted a sensitization camp in NEST School on the 29th of September on 'Classroom Behaviour Management'. Close to 25 teachers participated in the workshop.
Kaleidoscope Learning Centre
From Shashikala Subramaniam's Desk
Love is a confluence of differences that create a form unborn!
- Divyashree
Krishna's birth celebrations continued....
In KLC a temple for Ram, Sita, Lakshman and Krishna was constructed on the landing of the second floor. Traditional games like Tug of War, Blindman's Buff and kabaddi were played by the teachers and students, bringing in Krishna's young years. Uri Adi (pot breaking) was done by every single student and teacher amidst lots of cheering, encouragement and drumbeats. Those children who could not break independently, were helped by their teachers.
Pooja for Krishna was conducted with 'Aval Payasam' as neivdhyam offering made in the school kitchen. This was followed by a whole school community lunch in the foyer, where the children ate their own food sitting together, some with the help of teachers. The kindergarten students had a Potluck where their mothers had cooked food for them.
Every class depicted the life and story of Krishna in various stages of his life - Gokul, Mathura, Brindavan and Dwaraka put together lovingly by the students and teachers. Students went around and saw the decorations in other classes, enjoyed singing songs and even used the games provided in them, which Krishna would have played. One of the classes was converted to a Gopi's home where the pot of butter was hanging, and the children could climb up to take the butter. A few forms of Krishna in the different classes are shown here.
We concluded the celebrations on September 7th with a Krishnanama sankeerthanam by the sisters Virraja and Vasudhaa, who enthralled the children with the story of Krishna through music and songs.
This was followed by the dance to a song on Krishna, by the teachers and senior school students, which was calming and soothing after the whole week of celebrations.
This month's Tarang was different, in the sense, it was a celebration of 30 years of music by Kalaimamani Ramani Bharadwaj, Music Director in cinema, performed by the group Aarohi, a group of young upcoming and some established musicians. The songs were popular and enjoyed by the audience. Blue Blue Sky Choir of our school performed a few songs for the audience too.
Once Krishna comes, he brings along all the other festivals and celebrations. We celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi on 15th September. The students were given clay a few days earlier and each class brought out their own Ganesha beautifully made and decorated by students and teachers. A pooja with 108 jaggery rice balls and Channa Sundal as neivedhyam was conducted along with singing and dancing by the students.
Mindsprint a CSR partner has sponsored KLC's stitching vocation for production of table runners, cushions, coasters as a part of the Diwali hamper that is being put together for sale. To facilitate easy stitching, a machine was tested and approved by the experts. The machine was bought for the vocation from funds provided by Mindsprint. This will be used by the students to produce more products for Diwali. We have already procured an order and delivered the products this month. We are looking forward to more production in the coming month.
As a school, working with special children, we receive many outside students as interns, volunteers, coming in to observe and work with our students. One such occasion was the visit of 15 psychology students of class 12, from Kola Perumal School, Arumbakkam, accompanied by their teachers. They observed the students in the class during activities, spent time with their teacher and program coordinator Neha Bharadhwaj asking questions to quench their curiosity about the students. They also spent time with Gita Bhalla our principal who talked to them about the children, the disability, their sensory issues and how their spirit is intact. They also met Ms. Jayadevi, our counselor and spent time learning more about their subject in relation to the special children.
Feedback from their teacher "it was a very enlightening and inspiring experience for my students. They gathered a lot of information from their interactive session with all of you. This visit has sensitized them. Thank you so much for allowing us this experience...."
V-Excel Educational Trust
Make a difference
Krishna Jayanti celebrations across all V-Excel Units with immense love and devotion
Parent Orientation and Teachers Day
September 5th, 2023 was an important day for the Early Intervention and the Remedial unit of V-Excel Educational Trust.
We celebrated, combining Teacher's Day and Janmashtami to emphasize the role of a child and a teacher and how the relationship is very vital. The children were all dressed up as little Krishnas and Radha's. Shri Seetharaman, Chairman, Super Auto Forge Ltd and Smt. Radha Seetharaman graced the occasion as chief guests. The staff and children performed a variety of programs. As a part of felicitating the teachers, mementos were given to the teachers and staff who have been supporting us.
27 parents attended an orientation where they were informed on-
1. The need for the readiness of the child and its meaning.
2. The continuity of the program and parents role.
3. The need for a healthy diet and rhythm.
Tarang musical concert
The monthly Tarang concert held on Thursday, 14th September, 2023 at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan (BVB), Mylapore from 1:30 to 3.00 p.m.
The theme of the event was Jackpot, performed by Aarohi Infinite Music
We are happy and proud to share that 'Kalaimamani Ramani Bharadwaj' graced our Tarang this month.
Click here to watch Tarang on YouTube.
Janmashtami Celebration
Krishna Janmashtami @ KLC was a week long celebration... posting in parts for all to feel the experience too.
Every year Krishna enters KLC with an intention. This year he came with as the being of brotherhood and togetherness. Rightly so... our celebrations started on Rakshabandhan.
On 30th and 31st of August, the teachers and children decorated their classes, where they brought an aspect of Krishna's brotherhood and quiet presence.
Krishna Jayanthi festival
On 1st September, Hamsi, Krishna's favourite cow, sent her representative to our school. As each child took turns to feed her and take her blessings. It was a quiet, yet powerful time for all the children as they absorbed the essence of feeding a cow.
Earlier in the day, traditional games, like blindfold bluff and tug of war were played, bringing Krishna and his divine presence in Nanadgaon to our children.
KLC: On 4th September, came Krishna's favourite game... the 'Uri Adi' or 'Dahi Handi' as its famously called in other parts of India. Uri Adi was a celebration of music, enthusiasm and complete joy in the school, it felt as if Krishna's naughtiness had entered even the most quiet and reluctant child in the school.
KLC, concluded their Krishna Janmashtami celebrations on 07th September with a Harikatha by Virraja and Vasudhaa exclusively for the children and teachers if KLC. Their mesmerizing performance on stories of Krishna, left the audience spellbound. Post the Harikatha, children of the senior school along with the teachers performed a dance for Krishna.
Workshops
Sundram Educational Trust and V-Excel Educational Trust conducted "A Class Apart - Batch 1, Module 3" workshop from 14 to 16 June, 2023 at Vidya Mandir Senior Secondary School, Mylapore, Chennai. Faculty were Mrs. Gita Bhalla, Mrs. Kejal Bhakshi, Mrs. Neha Bharadwaj and Ms. Puja Bhalla. 28 participants participated in this workshop.
A visit to Anandam Old Age home and Anandham Learning Centre
On 29 September, 25 trainees and 10 staff from YES visited Anandam Old Age home and Anandham Learning Centre near Ambattur. We had a great time. The residents of the home and the children from the learning centre had rehearsed and joyfully performed dances for us. We reciprocated by singing and dancing for them. We were provided with a good lunch, tea and snacks and were given a tour of the impressive facilities at the Learning Centre. Before leaving, a few of our trainees shared gifts with the residents and experienced the joy of giving. The trip was inspiring in many ways and we took away valuable lessons in diversity and inclusion.
Satellite Centers
From Jayanthi Vishwanath in Nashik
5th September - Teachers Day
Teacher's Day is celebrated every year on September 5 to honour and celebrate our teachers.
Students highlighted the significance of teachers in their life shared heartfelt notes and offered roses to their teachers.
This year on Teachers' Day, students of Bridges Learning Academy put themselves in the teachers' shoes and reversed their role as a teacher. They taught Maths, Marathi, English, took yoga, music and dance classes and took various sports activities in all the three centres. The students entertained the teachers and expressed their thanks in a unique and memorable way.
Felicitation of Counsellor Pradnya Apte
School counsellor Pradnya Apte received Nation Builder Award from Nashik Rotary club on Teachers Day.
7th September
Gopal Kala or Krishna Janmashtami was celebrated by students of all the three centres. Children wore colourful traditional outfits like Radha and Krishna. Dahi handi celebration was done with great enthusiasm and fervour. Small and petite children aimed to reach the handi by standing on the shoulder of stronger students by forming a pyramid.
The celebration was concluded with the distribution of Prasad.
19th September
This year 19th September was marked as Ganesh Chaturthi the birthday of Lord Ganesha.
It was a holiday for school and so on 20th September Ganesh festival was celebrated. This day is dedicated to Lord Ganesha the god of wisdom, prosperity and good fortune.
In the spirit of this occasion students of all the three centres made Ganesha idols with clay and coloured them. Beautifully decorated idol was worshipped on this day, students sang Ganpati Bhajan and Aarti and prasad were distributed.
Next day as a grand culmination of the celebration, it was time for the farewell procession or Ganesh Visarjan. Amidst chanting of, 'Ganapati Bappa Morya, Pudhchya Varshi Laokar Ya!' the students carried the idol to the water tub and immersed the idol. The students bid a final farewell to their favourite God, waiting anxiously for his visit next year. Ganapati Bappa Morya!
Erode
Janmashtami/Krishna Jayanthi celebrations
Janmashtami, also known as Krishna Janmashtami, is an annual Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, an important deity in Hinduism. Janmashtami is celebrated with great devotion and reverence, as it marks the birth of Lord Krishna, who is seen as a symbol of divinity, love, and righteousness. His life and teachings inspire devotees to lead a life based on Dharma (righteousness), Karma (action), and Bhakti (devotion). This year we had our celebrations on 5 th September 2023 in our center. We conducted a small pooja involving our students and staff and prasadam was distributed. Our students performed a dance and a small skit on Krishna's leela's.
Teacher's day
In India, Teacher's Day is celebrated on September 5th every year to commemorate the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, who was a renowned scholar and the second President of India. However, many countries celebrate their Teacher's Day on different dates, unlike many other International Days. This year we had our celebrations by having a good lunch for the staff and a small gift to the staff. Some fun games were also conducted for the teachers.
Student Review
For any successful child program, it is very necessary that the parents are aware of the activities to be done at home as a continuation of the activities done in school. From the 15 th of September, we started the parent's review to understand about the child's behaviour at home and also their progress made. Most of the parents expressed their satisfaction on improvements reflected at home. Ms. Priya, our co Ordinator stressed on the need to train the children on ADL activities to make them independent. A plan was made to ensure this and a review to be done after two months.
Solapur
Celebration of Teachers Day - 5-Sep-2023
Like every year this year also our V-Excel centre celebrated Teacher's day on 5th September with fervor and zeal. The event was organised to acknowledge the dedication and hard work of teachers. On 5th September Honour Dr Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan was born on that day we celebrate it as teacher's day Our students are engaged in various activities like making bouquet, greeting cards and flower making activities to present them to their loved one. Students of vocational training centre took classes for early intervention kids and by doing so they understood the hardships of being a teacher. This raised the respect they have for their teachers.
Lastly students presented the flowers n greeting cards to their beloved teachers
Ganesh Chathurthi - 21-Sep-2023
At our V-Excel centre Ganesh chaturthi was celebrated with great enthusiasm and devotion. This festival comes on Bhadrapada 21st September. In Maharashtra this festival of Ganpati Bappa celebrates with very beautiful decoration and devotion On the day of Ganesh Chaturthi, people install clay idols of Lord Ganesha in their homes or in public pandals (temporary structures set up for the festival) and offer prayers to the deity. The pandals are often decorated with intricate designs and colourful lights, and people flock to them to offer their prayers and seek the blessings of Lord Ganesha .The festival is marked by various rituals and customs. On the first day, people bring home idols of Lord Ganesha and on the last day, they immerse the idols in water bodies such as rivers, lakes, or the sea. This is known as visarjan or immersion and is accompanied by music, dance, and chanting of hymns and prayers.
V-Excel centre conducted the workshop of making Ganapati idols with mud and clay. All students and teachers participated. Some students made idols with leaf. The coconut Asana of Ganpati was made by teachers and students which was decorated with flowers and lights. Fragrance of the incense sticks filled the environment with peace and positivity. Lord Ganesh to be worshipped, durva and Modak were offered. Ganapati arti was sang by students n teachers. Programme was ended with chanting of the Ganapati bappa moraya, Pudchya Varshi lavkar yaa.
Abhyasa Kendra, Srirangam
We celebrated Teacher's Day on 5th September, 2023 at Abhyasa Kendra, Srirangam. All the Special Educators, Therapists, Yoga Instructor, Skill-Trainers, and Admin staff went for the group lunch at Temple Inn Hotel located at Thiruvanaikoil, Trichy.
We celebrated Krishna Jayanthi on 6th September 2023 and Vinayagar Chadhurthi on 15th September 2023 at Abhyasa Kendra, Srirangam. Teachers and students have cleaned the classrooms and decorated them for the occasion. Before the celebration, teachers and students prepared Kozhukattai and Sundal for Neivethyam. Purchased Flower, Apple, Orange, Pomegranate, Coconut, Vettrilai Pakku, Pori, Aval, and Vellam. On the day, All the teachers and students assembled in one of the classrooms.
For the Vinayagar Chadhurthi, Vocational and Remedial students did umbrella and designing activities.
After the Pooja, distributed prasadhams to all our students, teachers and akkas.
From Outreach Remedial Center, Pollachi
Unit Head Visit
Ms. Lekshmi Ramesh, Unit Head , Early Intervention & Remedial Center, V-Excel Edcational Trust, Chennai, visited our center in the month of September for 02 days and Day 01 she visited all our programmes at Remedial center, Learning center for exceptional children and she also visited our ongoing Government school adoption program. Day 02 she had an interaction with all our faculty members from all the centers and had an orientation programme for them about Specific needs and conducted group games on inclusion.
Art Therapy
Children with Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD), participate in the upcoming art fest TATTVA 2023 to be conducted by V-Excel Educational Trust, Chennai. Our children have painted images depicting Indian folk art from different states. These kinds of activities help children to exhibit their creativity and help to learn various art forms.
OT Consultant Visit
Ms. Prasanna Kumari, Occupation Therapist from Coimbatore visited our learning center and consulted 10 students with specific needs. She met the students' parents and has shared her recommendations to them and suggested sensory activities to be carried out for each student based on their sensory needs.
Expo - Stall
Our young adults produce – Organic soaps, Aromatic candles, Tealight candles, Terracotta jewels and products from SNEH, Chennai, was exhibited in an expo conducted by Lions Club of Pollachi.
Guest talk
As a part of NSS camp, Dr. Manju, Trustee, Out Reach Educational and Charitable Trust was invited to deliver a talk to government higher secondary school boys and girls of class 12, about how mindfulness activities help them overcome addiction to screen time and improve their study skills.
Home Visit
As a part of our curriculum, we visited home of one of our specific needs students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, for a better understanding about his home environment, his food habits, play area and how the student behaves at home and with the neighbor's.
From Ananda Karuna Vidyalalyam, Ambattur
Greetings from Ananda Karuna Vidyalayam!
31st August Onam celebrations at our school. Brahma Kumari's Samajam visited the school. The Didi's tied rakhi and distributed sweets to the children and staff to mark the Raksha Bandhan day.
September 3rd in collaboration with Karna Vidhya Foundation (KVF) Computer learning Centre was started at our school for the deserving visually challenged students.
September 5th Children gifted teachers with 'friendship band' and greeting card made by them to all the teachers. Cake cutting and gift were distributed to the staff on account of teacher's day by the Management.
September 7th DDAWO District Differently abled welfare officer (North Zone) Dr. D. Kathirvelu visited our school for inspection and interacted with the management staff and students. He gave his valuable inputs
September 12th Unified Cricket Tournament for Special Needs. Some of our students participated in the cricket match with the corporate who sponsored the event KGF Football ground Puzhal.
September 12th and 13th Unit of Sun pictures visited Anandam home and Special school to celebrate the success of the movie Jailer. They interacted with the children , gifted them and sponsored the movie show to all the children, staff and inmates.
Sepember 16th A team of doctors from Ramachandra Hospital, Department of Vidhya Sudha, Occupational Therapist and special educators visited for the assessments of our students for OT and Special Education.
September 20th Teachers and supporting staffs were taken to a trip to Shirdi by flight on 20th and 21st .We had good darshan and a great experience as there were many first timers to board the flight.
September 23rd Staff, students and management visited the goshala at pakkam. Children and all others named the trees and cows with a name. Children enjoyed the trip very much.
September 29th A tailoring unit, Aari work centre and computer centre was inaugurated for the parents to make them self -reliant in the future. This was done in collaboration with the Citizen Development Centre.
September 30th A team of young adults with Madam Gayathri of YES, a unit of V-Excel, visited the school. It was a great experience. From both the ends students were performing and enjoying each other's presentation.
Vidhya Sudha team from Ramachandra visited to complete the assessments and A parents orientation programme was organized on government schemes ID cards, UDID Card, Procedure and benefits of the cards were briefed by Dr.Arun.
Vocational Training Unit
From Charumathi Sriram's Desk
September month was special as it started with Teacher's Day celebration followed with Mindsprint Project product making, Ganesh Chathurthi and preparing artwork for TATTVA 2023.
VTU Teacher's Day Celebration On 5th Sept 2023
Each unit had their own celebrations at their respective unit this year. VTU teachers wanted to lunch out and a movie. All including volunteer Ms. Margaret and consultant Uma went to a multicuisine restaurant for lunch. Teachers ordered as per their taste and relished every dish and dessert. They experimented with fork and knife, and it was a new experience for them. They expressed their happiness of having a great day at the end of the movie.
One of our oldest trainee, Mr. Shriram Shivakumar passed away peacefully. He was our trainee at VTU in 2007-2008 and first one to get placement in a school in his neighbourhood. His mother Ms. Rama was volunteering who initiated kitchen activities in our unit. He was working till his last breath.
Charu and Usha attended the meeting of Mindsprint project and finalised the products and quantities.
Vinayaka Chathurthi Celebrations On 18th Sept 2023
VTU celebrated Vinayaga Chathurthi and Vasanth therapist drew the Ganesha along with trainees. Charu performed the puja and all trainees sang bhajans on Lord Ganesha and had prasad.
Tarang On 14th Sept 2023 @ BVB
VTU trainees and staff attended this month Tarang along with other units on Thursday, 14th Sept 2023. Kalaimamani Shri. Ramani Bharadwaj celebrates 30 years of success and was performed by ‘AAROHI' Infinite Music. Shri Bharadwaj rendered few of his songs for our children and trainees. Aarohi team sang all the songs composed by him.
• Charu attended the Employability Training Program conducted by Enable India.
• Charu attended meeting on TATTVA 2023 at Sharada on 27th September. Gayathri and Lavanya made a presentation about the experience in 2022 and current year's plan role and responsibilities for each unit.
• Charu and Usha went to attend the inauguration of 3rd center of Swabodhini at the Chennai Port Trust.
Dr. Nithya Ramanan visited VTU on 28th Sept 2023
Our Trustee Mr. Rajagopal and Mrs. Usha Rajagopal's came with Dr. Nithya Ramanan and her daughter Akshara (Peadiatrician and W/o. Shri. Ramanan, President of Sri Ramanashram, Tiruvanamalai) was invited to visit all our center's and Sreyes Farm of ESVI Sarada Foundation on 28th Sept 2023. Usha accompanied her to all the units and explained the activities.
Field Trip On Shopping Experience @ Smart Bazaar (EA Mall) On 29th Sept 2023
September month field trip was planned to do shopping experience at the Smart Bazaar (formerly Big Bazar) at EA Mall. All trainees were oriented, and few trainees were asked to bring cash, wallet and the list of personal care items used by them. They all first went around the mall and then selected trainees were taken inside the Smart Bazaar to do experiential learning on shopping. Smart Bazaar has a specific time allotted for our community which is very helpful, and all the staff are very courteous and patient to support our trainees. Trainees were able to identify their own brands and each one was assigned with one trainer each. They were taught to check the bill and the items before payment. They were asked to use calculator during the payment. Everyone enjoyed the experience and trainee Ashwin was happy with window shopping and especially when saw ladies dress showroom, he had a smile. When trainer asked him whom he will buy for, he said for his friends who he stays with at Griha and mentioned their name. Expressing their feeling is a good experience during this trip.
Vocational/Therapy/Functional Academics And Counselling Sessions
• Vocational Activities: All trainees and trainers were very busy with making products for Mindsprint Project the Diwali gift hampers of Pot candles, potli bags and bead work.
Cork coasters idea was planned. Trainees did block printing on the cloth sent by KLC for their coasters.
• Counselling sessions – Jaya had sessions with trainees and parents this month.
• Regular therapy sessions by Vasanth for all the trainees individually and group went as per the schedule for this month.
Youth Empowerment Services
From Gayathri Suryanarayanan's Desk
Key highlights for the month of September-2023
• Vocational training, Counselling and Therapy activities
• YES team outing on Teacher's day
• Krishna Jayanthi and Vinayagar Chathurthi celebrations• Visit by CCF students on 28 September
• Anandham home visit
• Mindsprint project - Production
• Admissions
Vocational training, Counselling and Therapy activities
Vocational training has been going well. Trainees who have recently joined are under observation and the other trainees are following a clear schedule. This month saw many celebrations and hence the centre. The regular vocational training was happening alongside the celebrations and other production work.
Silambam, Archery, Fitness program and Yoga were happening as usual. There is a considerable improvement in trainees' performance and behavior during yoga and fitness program. There is their usual enthusiasm in silambam and archery.
Counselling services and therapy were happening without any interruption.
YES team outing on Teacher's Day
On 05 September, YES team planned for a team outing to celebrate Teacher's Day. The whole day was dedicated to the trainers to rejuvenate themselves. A day package was booked in a resort near Mahabalipuram. The package included a delicious lunch, tea with snacks and access to all the amenities in the resort. The team had a lovely day along with some team building activities. The whole thing was sponsored by a few parents.
Celebrations
Krishna Jayanthi
On 06 September, YES celebrated Krishna Jayanthi at the centre by decorating the idol of Lord Krishna. Stories from the life of Krishna were narrated and the trainees spoke about the positive characteristics of Krishna. Music was played and the whole team danced to celebrate the birth of Lord Krishna.
Vinayagar Chathurthi
On 15 September, YES celebrated Vinayagar Chathurthi. A small puja was performed at the Vinayagar temple at the premise. In the afternoon, we had many activities for the trainees. They were split into small groups and asked to choose a material to make a garland for Lord Ganesha. They also made simple line drawings of the God and performed puja for the Lord Ganesha to get his blessings.
Visit by students from Chennai Counselor Foundation
On 28 September, 9 students along with 2 faculty members from Chennai Counsellor Foundation (CCF) visited YES. They were here for a couple of hours. The visit started with a briefing about V-Excel and YES and their services. Students then took a tour around the centre and spent time at each vocation. They observed the vocational training and they also interacted with the trainees. This was followed by a brief Q&A session where they cleared up their doubts about our training methodology, placement services and the counselling services.
Anandham old age home visit
On 29 September, 25 trainees and 10 staff from YES visited Anandam Old Age home and Anandham Learning Centre near Ambattur. We had a great time. The residents of the home and the children from the learning centre had rehearsed and joyfully performed dances for us. We reciprocated by singing and dancing for them. We were provided with a good lunch, tea and snacks and were given a tour of the impressive facilities at the Learning Centre. Before leaving, a few of our trainees shared gifts with the residents and experienced the joy of giving. The trip was inpsiring in many ways and we took away valuable lessons in diversity and inclusion.
Birthday celebrations
During September, 2 of our trainees celebrated their birthdays at YES.
Admissions
In the month of September, we were able to complete quite a few orders for digital printing on mugs and water bottles, notebook making, vegetable chopping and soaps.
Trainees are also working on the products earmarked for a gifting project.