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Strides Newsletter - August 2025 - Issue 230

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!

Transformative Journey of Parva Gupta

Parva Gupta, a vibrant 3-year-old, embarked on a remarkable journey at V-Excel in June 2023, where he was assessed to be having challenges with speech and hyperactivity. Through therapy sessions and remedial support, he blossomed into a confident and capable boy.

Breaking Barriers

Initially, Parva faced challenges with:

- Hyperactive behavior: Difficulty with sitting, standing tolerance, and waiting skills

- Speech and expressions: Limited verbal communication and self-expression

With targeted therapy, Parva demonstrated significant progress in:

- Speech and language: Improved articulation, vocabulary, and meaningful conversations

- Cognitive skills: Mastered puzzles, task completion, and enhanced problem-solving abilities

- Social skills: Developed association and identification skills, interacting effectively with peers and instructors

- Academic milestones: Traced alphabets and numbers, counted meaningfully, and engaged in short conversations.

Parva showcased

good linguistic abilities:

- Language comprehension: Understood English, Tamil, and Hindi

- Effective communication: Responded coherently in all three languages

Independence and Confidence

As Parva progressed, he:

- Followed routines: Executed daily tasks without prompts, demonstrating growing independence

- Reading and math: Successfully read 3-letter words, performed basic addition, and wrote with proper spacing

A New Chapter

By April 2025, after nearly two years of therapy and Remedial sessions , Parva was ready to take the next step in his journey- attending a school. With these skills and confidence, he is sure to thrive in his new environment and we wish him all the very best.

Kudos to all those who made this happen !! The EI/ VRC team.

Kaleidoscope Learning Centre

From Shashikala Subramaniam's Desk

August 2025 Strides for KLC

Beauty unfurls in murky water

August brings along a celebration of festivals – both regional and national, along with the regular curriculum and schedule. KLC provides its students with the full experience of celebration in essence, and cultural festivity. Usually, it is provided through the means of dance, drama, story, to make each one of them precious and enjoyable

Festivals – celebrated traditionally:

Aadi Perukku:

In the month of Aadi (Aashada) “Mulapari” - an ancient Tamizh ritual, where the 9 grains are soaked and sown in clay pots for them to sprout and grow for a week and then carried in a procession to a water body, symbolizing prayers for fertility, rain and good harvest, is done. This process was followed and it culminated on August 1st, on the Aadi Perukku day. Traditional games, dances, and tying of the sacred yellow thread on the wrist and finally immersing the grown molapari into water was performed.

Raksha Bandhan:

A Bond of protection, celebrating the love and bond between siblings, where a sacred thread is tied around the wrist to symbolize the prayers for their well-being and receive the gift of life-long protection. In KLC, this festival is celebrated between peers and teachers, in a spirit of universal brotherhood.

Krishna Jayanthi:

The birth of Gopala, Navanitachora, Jagannath, Dwarkadhish, Mukunda the all-knowing was celebrated for a whole week from August 11th- 15th, with each day dedicated to his names.

Gopala – Protector of the Cows:

Monday, 11th, with the colour of purple, we had a beautiful cow and her calf come to school to be worshipped, fed and revered by the students and staff

Navanitachora – The stealer of Butter:

Tuesday, 12th, with colours of Red and Yellow, we had Uri Adi – Pot breaking, where every student got a chance with the help of their teachers or alone, amidst cheering and rousing drums beating to encourage them.

Jagannath – Lord of the Universe:

Wednesday, 13th with the colour of Blue, we visited the Guindy Children's Park, where the students enjoyed nature, the quiet environment, played and spent time together.

Dwarkadhish – Lord of Dwarka:

Thursday, 14th, with the colour of orange, we performed a simple poojai for both baby Krishna and the Lord, followed by a community lunch where everyone sat together and ate.

Mukunda – the one who grants liberation:

Friday, 15th , with the colour of white, being Indian Independence Day, a celebration of Freedom, some students wrote a song on Krishna which was set to tune and performed, and they also wrote a verse based on the main lessons of – the Trees, the River Cauvery, Uprightness of man and Mira Bhai for which the students performed a movement apart from the regular performance of patriotic songs and flag hoisting.

Ganesh Chathurthi

The birth of Ganesha, was celebrated on August 26th with idols of Ganesha being made from clay by the students in their classes with the help of the teachers a day earlier, which were brought down ceremoniously and placed in proper arrangements. Traditional offerings were made, stories about Ganesha were told, songs sung and a dance by one of the students was performed.

Onam

Onam is in the first week of September, but it is celebrated for10 days earlier to Thiruvonam day. In KLC the “Pookolams - Flower rangolis” were arranged in the landing by students and teachers of different grades, from 26th of August, in preparation for the celebration of Onam on 4th September.

Vocation a way of Livelihood:

For many of our trainees in school, learning, perfecting and mastering a vocation leads to a livelihood. So is the case for Salman, who started the stitching vocation and has now reached the stage of perfecting it. These table runners and table mats are products completed by him independently and when they are appreciated and bought, it is a source of self-esteem and satisfaction helping him to move towards mastery 😊.

Awareness, Acceptance and Creating a space:

Young Indians (Yi), together with CII, had organised the Walk Along, 3rd Edition, (Together for a Better Tomorrow) on Eliots beach on August 10th. Their motto was “Just like our Chennai city embraces everyone with warmth; the Walk Along is all about creating a space where every voice is heard and every ability celebrated.” Walk Along was designed to celebrate individuals with disabilities and provide a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone. We had many of our KLC students, parents, caregivers and staff participating in this event. We joined the larger contingent from the other units of V-Excel who also participated.

A youthful Tarang:

A young trio - vocalist Nanditha Kannan, violinist Bhargava Vignesh, Mridangam player Ajeet Sridhar, performed on the theme Krishna and Freedom on 21st August, at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, for the students. It was a beautiful 1 hour of musical experience, which the students and staff enjoyed and thanked the artists for their efforts.

Satellite Centers

From Jayanthi Vishwanath at Nashik

Nashik August 2, 2025

Dance Competition

On 2nd August, students of V-Excel Nashik gave a graceful performance at Muskan Season 6 held at Gurudakshina Auditorium. In the Inter-School Dance Competition with the theme Unity in Diversity, our children beautifully showcased Gujarati Garba, Punjabi Bhangra, Koli dance of Maharashtra, South Indian Kathakali, and vibrant costumes from Kashmir to Bengal. Both younger and elder students performed with great energy, winning hearts and leaving the audience asking for an encore!

Muskan S6 Dance Competition

Nashik, August 8, 2025

Raksha Bandhan Celebration

Raksha Bandhan was joyfully celebrated across all three centres of V-Excel. Children tied rakhis, exchanged gifts, and shared sweets, spreading the spirit of love and togetherness.

Rakshabandhan Celebration
Rakshabandhan Celebration at VLC
Rakshabandhan Celebration at BLA

Nashik, August 8, 2025

A special lunch party

A special lunch party was organized to honour the students who performed in the dance competition on the theme Unity in Diversity. For the first time, 35 students came together on stage, showcasing their talent and teamwork. Teachers took consistent effort and guided the performance and the Choreographer Mr. Sanjay Sonar, joined the celebration. Everyone enjoyed a delicious meal of veg biryani, raita, gulab jamun, and ice cream, marking a joyful recognition of the children's hard work and dedication.

Party for Muskan S6 Dance Participant

Nashik August 15, 2025

Independence Day Celebration

Independence Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm at the Senior Citizens' Group Hall. The chief guests were Dr. Sandeep Sabnis, Gastroenterology Surgeon, and special guests from Jyeshtha Nagrik Sangh (Senior Citizen Group).The program began with a vibrant Lazim and Dumbles performance by BLA students as a welcome to the guests. Children from all three centres of V-Excel Nashik presented patriotic group songs. Students of Bridges Learning Academy delivered speeches—Atharv and Vaibhav spoke on the significance of Independence Day, while Vihan Srivastav highlighted India's achievements since 1947.

Ms. Pradnya Apte shared updates on V-Excel's current status and developments.

Independence Day Celebration 2025

Ms. Niliesha gave information about NIOS OBE, announced the names for certificate and grade card distribution, and highlighted the achievements of pass-out students, including those pursuing 10th standard, vocational training, teaching, and academic support roles.

Our Music Therapist Mr. Chaitanya Vispute shared details about the Gandharva Mahavidyalaya music exams, where 20 students of V-Excel Nashik successfully cleared the basic level. Certificates were distributed to the achievers by the Chief guests.

The program was anchored by Ms Varsha and Ms. Mugdha, and a vote of thanks was delivered by Ms. Veena, making the celebration complete and memorable.

Independence Day Celebration 2025

Nashik, August 18, 2025:

Gopal Kala-Dahi Handi Celebrated at V-Excel Centres

Gopal Kaka Dahi Handi was celebrated with great enthusiasm across all V-Excel centres to mark the festival of Shri Krishna Janmashtami, the birthday of Lord Krishna.

Children came dressed as little Gopals, Gopikas, Krishna, and Radha, adding colour and devotion to the celebrations. The traditional Dahi Handi was playfully chased, while students also danced to Krishna bhajans and enjoyed prasad together.

Gopalkala Celebration at VLC

The event was a joyful expression of love and devotion towards Lord Krishna, bringing festive cheer to all centres.

Gopalkala Celebration at BLA

Nashik, August 28, 2025:

Ganpati Festival Celebrated at V-Excel Centres

The Ganpati festival, one of Maharashtra's most auspicious celebrations, was joyfully observed across all three V-Excel centres. Teachers and students together made eco-friendly Ganesha idols, painted and decorated them, and performed aarti with prasad distribution on Thursday and Friday.

At BLA, children welcomed Ganpati Bappa with lazim, dance, and festive worksheets, showcasing their creativity through painting, collage work, and decorations with beads, pearls, and food grains.

On Saturday, August 30, Children gave a heartfelt send-off to Ganpati Bappa, with hopes of welcoming Him again next year. The Visarjan was carried out with devotion, accompanied by aarti, dance, and prayers and chanting “Ganpati Bappa Morya”.

Ganpati Festival BLA
Ganpati Festival VTU

From Therapy & Learning Centre, Pandharpur

Guidance Lecture for Parents

As planned in this current academic year, a guidance lecture for parents was organized in August at Pandharpur by the well-known speech therapist Dr. Santosh Kulal to provide coaching and awareness. Additionally, the President and some members of the ‘Parivar Sahyadri’ association for parents of specially abled children visited the Pandharpur centre. During the visit, discussions with the parents took place. Through interactions in both the meetings, the parents received valuable guidelines.

Independence Day - 15-Aug-2025

Pandharpur center enthusiastic ally celebrated 79th Independence Day at center, with feeling of joy and proudness. Center children did some Ring Drill and some physical activities, presentation was fabulous. Young children participated in Pataka decoration. Children along with staff and parents gave big salute to National Flag Tiranga.

Ganesh Festival - 26-Aug-2025

Pandharpur center children with center staf did welcome of Shree Ganesh God,traditionally. Ganesh idol was made by center staf with the help of children under the guidance of Varad Badve the member of Varad -Shrushti Eco -Foundation. Techers painted the idol very beautifuly. Did the Eco friendly decoration using natural leaves and flowers. The idol was also totaly Eco friendly, in that idol tree seeds were used.The Farewell procession of Shree Ganesh also had done Eco friendly in center premices in decorated Tub.

Solapur

Raksha Bandhan - 8th August

The occasion is meant to celebrate any type of brother-sister relationship who may not be biologically related. On this day, a sister ties a rakhi around the wrist of her brother in order to pray for his prosperity, health and well-being. At the V-Excel Centre we celebrated Raksha Bandhan on 8th August. In this function teacher had planned lots of activities like rakhi making, color rangoli activities, decoration activities etc. Students were in colourful dresses and were very enthusiastic about the celebration. Girls tied Rakhi to boys and got gifts and sweets from them. Lastly teachers distributed sweets to all the students.

Independence Day - 15th August

On 15th August Friday we celebrated Independence Day very proudly. We were honored to invite Sir Niraj Katkur as chief guest of the function. He is the swimming coach at Railway Lines Officers’ Club, who has served as a technical official in 20 state-level championships and trained over 12,000 students aged between 5 to 40 years. He has valuable experience in training children with special needs.

Students participated in activities like rangoli, colouring, making flags n made flags from salads. Also performed on a patriotic song. Then the flag was hoisted by our guest. Sang National anthem and Vande Mataram. Lastly sweets were distributed to all children.

Janmashtami Celebration - 19th August

On 19th August Tuesday Janmashtami with cultural programs, fancy dress, art and craft activities, Dahi Handi, storytelling, and devotional songs to honor Lord Krishna's birth and impart cultural values. The festive atmosphere included decorated school premises, traditional food, and students dressed as Krishna and Radha, creating a joyous and educational experience focused on teamwork, devotion, and respect for tradition. Dahi Handi function was conducted in the Vocational training Centre, the food that is gopal kaal was prepared by students. Students in Radha Krishna costume enjoyed the dahi handi function.

Parent Training Programme On self-Advocacy - 23rd August

Parivar Sahayadri organized a two-day workshop on Self Advocacy on 23rd and 24th August 2025, supported by V-Excel Educational Trust, Solapur and hosted by Janiv Jagruti Bahuuddeshiya Sanstha. The workshop was specially designed for parents of neurodiverse children aged 14 years and above. Around 25 to 30 parents attended along with their self-advocates, and 10 teachers also benefited from the sessions. Mr. Burute, a parent of a 37-year-old boy, and special educator Mrs Rekha conducted lecture-cum-activity based programs, making the two days highly interactive and insightful.

Parents Orientation Program - 23rd August

On 23rd August 2025, V-Excel Educational Trust, Solapur organized a Parents Orientation Program for the parents. Many parents often come across questions such as “What is Autism?” and “What should we do after the diagnosis of my child?” To address these concerns, Dr. Radhika Honap guided the parents and provided valuable insights. She explained in detail about Autism, cleared common doubts, and highlighted the importance of timely therapies. Both new and existing parents benefited from her session, gaining clarity and confidence to support their children in the right way.

Erode

Independence Day

We celebrated Independence Day on August 13th with great enthusiasm. The day began with a march past by our Pre-Vocational students. Our staff members, Mrs. Gayathri and Mrs. Revathi, delivered inspiring speeches highlighting the lives of national leaders and the moral values we can learn from them.

Quiz Program

This was followed by a quiz program conducted by Mr. Raghuraman, where Pre-Vocational and Secondary students participated in teams named after India's major rivers: Ganga, Yamuna, Kaveri, and Krishna. The quiz featured questions about our nation, such as the capital, national bird, and national animal. The students answered confidently, showcasing their prior training.

Krishna Jayanthi

On August 14th, we celebrated Krishna Jayanthi by welcoming Lord Krishna with sweet Rava Laddus prepared by our Pre-Vocational students. The students performed a slogan recitation and dance program, and we distributed prasadam to everyone, including parents, students, and staff.

Vinayagar Chathurthi

Later, on August 26th, we observed Vinayagar Chathurthi with a simple pooja ceremony performed by our students.

From Outreach Remedial Center, Pollachi

Group Therapy – 12

Open house group therapy session for parents and Early Intervention students was conducted for twelfth consecutive month regarding Vegetative skills integrated with speech. Vegetative oral skills are the instinctive, foundational mouth functions that support chewing, bitting, sucking, swallowing, blowing and overall oral-motor development. They involve movements such as licking, breathing regulation, and saliva management. These skills are not only vital for nutrition and safety but also form the groundwork for later speech production. Activities to promote them may include straw drinking, textured food chewing, blowing exercises, tongue movements, and lip-strengthening tasks. Strengthening vegetative skills can enhance the oral mechanism for clearer speech.

Independence Day Celebration:

Our honour to celebrate the 79th Independence Day at OutReach Special School. The occasion was sequenced with Flag Hoist by the Chief Guest Mr. Balakumar (Sr. VP. VVDN Technologies), Flag song, Speech, Drama, Rhythmic Movements dance performance, Yoga and Early Intervention Activities.

Run with Flag – Marathon:

A heartfelt tribute to our military & police heroes who lost their limbs in service of the nation, Run with Flag – Tribute Marathon. Held on August 17 at VOC park, Coimbatore. Three of our Students Participated and One of them won the First Prize.

Visit by Ms Gowri, V Excel Educational Trust, Tirunelveli

Two day visit by Ms Gowri, V Excel Educational Trust, Tirunelveli, for a better understanding about the interventions n therapy, skill training given to students of OutReach Special School.

Dance Therapy

Dance therapy for special kids uses movement and dance to help children express themselves, improve motor skills, build confidence, and enhance social interaction. It provides a fun and supportive way to support their emotional and physical development.

From Anandam Special School, Ambattur

August 2:

Bluestar visited our school.

August 7:

Lunch sponsored by Mrs. Indhumathi.

August 11:

Some students from Devi academy came for an internship.

August 11:

PTA Meeting with Sumaty Madam, Bageerathy Madam, Vasanthi Madam.

August 12:

Teachers meeting with Sumaty Madam & Vasanthi Madam.

August 15

Independence Day celebrations.

August 15:

Independence Day celebrations at Indian Bank.

August 18:

Some students from GRT Nursing college visited our school.

August 20:

10th Mark sheet issued for students.

August 21:

Special Sports Academy.

August 25:

Bakery certificates Issued.

August 27:

Vinayagar Chaturthi Celebration.

August 28:

Course Completed for 6th Batch of Tailouring, Computer & Aari classes.

August 29:

Meenakshi Ammal Dental College.

August 29:

Programs Conducted for V-Excel.

August 29:

Birthday celebration for the month of August 2025.

Abhyasa Kendra, Srirangam

79th Independence Day Celebration – 12th August 2025

We celebrated the 79th Independence Day with great enthusiasm at Abhyasa Kendra, Srirangam on the 12th of August, 2025. In preparation for the event, our teachers and students cleaned the classrooms and beautifully decorated them. Teachers crafted floral-type paper flags for all the staff members. Prior to the event, students and teachers enthusiastically practiced dance performances for the patriotic song “Vande Mataram.” On the day of the celebration, all teachers and students assembled in one of the classrooms. The event concluded with the distribution of sweets to all students and staff.

Monthly Birthday Celebration – 13th August 2025

As per the suggestion of our advisor Shri Anand Jagadeesan, we have initiated a tradition to celebrate all staff, student, and trainee birthdays collectively each month. On 13th August 2025, we celebrated the birthdays of Ms. Latha Nagarajan (Physiotherapist) and our student Thiruselvan with a joyful cake-cutting ceremony. Everyone came together to celebrate, share good wishes, and enjoy the moment.

Krishna Jayanthi Celebration – 14th August 2025

We joyfully celebrated Krishna Jayanthi at Abhyasa Kendra on 14th August 2025. Preparations included classroom cleaning and decoration by our teachers and students.

On the day, all students and teachers assembled in a classroom for the pooja. Mr. Venkatesan – Bhagavathar joined us for the pooja, led the Bhajanai sessions with the children, chanted mantras, and performed the pooja rituals. After the pooja, prasadhams were distributed to all students, teachers, and staff (akkas).

Vinayagar Chaturthi Celebration – 26th August 2025

Vinayagar Chaturthi was celebrated with devotion and eco-consciousness on 26th August 2025. In preparation, classrooms were cleaned and decorated by teachers and students. An eco-friendly Vinayagar idol was made in-house, and for Neivedhyam, we prepared Kozhukattai and Sundal. We had a small ppoja and prasadhams were distributed to all present.

Educational Visit to STEM Science Park – 30th August 2025

On 30th August 2025, our trainees and staff went on an educational trip to the STEM Science Park to experience interactive and practical learning. Everyone enjoyed the visit and found it highly informative and engaging.

Additionally, we purchased a variety of plants and conducted a pot planting activity involving all staff and trainees. It was a fun and hands-on session that was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone.

Tirunelveli

Independence Day

Independence Day reminds us of the sacrifices made by freedom fighters and the importance of unity, peace, and progress.

The day is marked by flag hoisting, patriotic songs, and activities that help children and communities feel proud of their country. We joyfully celebrated the 79th Independence Day with patriotic spirit and engaging activities. Mr. Muthukumar, our senior therapist and Chief Guest, hoisted the national flag.

Children, parents, and teachers sang the national anthem together. Sweets were shared with everyone—students, families, and members of the public. The event was filled with enthusiasm and heartfelt participation from all.

Bhagavan Ramana Center for Specially-Abled Children, Thiruvannamalai

Krishna Jayanthi Celebration

We celebrated the birth of Lord Krishna involving our students and staff. Staff made colorful kolam and drew Krishna's tiny footprints from the entrance to the pooja area. Children dressed up as Krishna, Radha, and Gopikas. A small pooja was done with a Krishna statue, and children sang bhajans and slokas along with the staff. Prasadam was given to children and parents by Dr. Nithya . The celebration reminded us of Krishna's playful nature and his message of love and truth.

Independence Day Celebration

Staff made rangoli designs in saffron, white, and green. Children dressed up as national leaders, sang patriotic songs and danced. Sweets were also distributed to all.

Vinayagar Chaturthi

Children and staff made Vinayagar statues using clay. A small pooja was done with decorations, followed by prasadam distribution. Everyone enjoyed the celebration with devotion and creativity.

V-Excel Therapy Centre, Kolapakkam

Greetings from V-Excel Therapy Centre, Kolapakkam!

Independence Day Celebration:

On 14th August 2025, we celebrated Independence Day with our children dressed as renowned freedom fighters, including Mahakavi Bharathiyar, Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Subhash Chandra Bose, Bhagat Singh, Veerapandiya Kattabomman, Veeramangai Velunachiyar, Anjalai Amma, Kodi Katha Kumaran, and our beloved motherland, Bharatha Matha.

The children enthusiastically participated in colouring activities featuring national symbols such as the Indian flag, along with other engaging activities. Parents were delighted to see their children dressed as our brave heroes and heroines of Independence.

Krishna Jayanthi Celebrations:

We celebrated Krishna Jayanthi on 19th August 2025 with great enthusiasm. The children were beautifully dressed as little Krishnas and Radhas, bringing joy and colour to the occasion.

We were honoured by the presence of Shri Seetharaman, Chairman of Super Auto Forge Ltd., and Smt. Radha Seetharaman, who attended the event as Chief Guests. They offered support through their applause and encouragement, which meant a lot to our children and staff.

The celebration included a variety of programs such as prayers, a ramp walk, and other engaging activities. SAF Staff members and HR officials were also present to witness the event.

The children remained thrilled throughout the festivities, especially during the fancy dress walk. Parents were overjoyed to see their children dressed in vibrant Krishna and Radha costumes.

Vinayaka Chathurthi Celebrations:

We celebrated Vinayaka Chathurthi on 26th August 2025. For the pooja, children brought homemade Vinayagar idols, adding a personal and creative touch to the festivities. They also enjoyed painting peepal leaves as part of the celebration.

Traditional sweets and sundal prasadam were lovingly prepared and distributed to the children. Many of them arrived dressed in traditional attire,adding to the spirit of Vinayaka Chathurthi and making the occasion vibrant and memorable.

Vocational Training Unit

From Manivannan's Desk

VTU Strides For The Month Of Augist 2025

WALKALONG 3.0 on 10th AUGUST 2025

Walkalong 3.0 was successfully organized by Young Indians on 10th August 2025, with enthusiastic participation from young special adults. The event aimed to promote inclusion, physical fitness, and community bonding.

Our VTU trainees actively joined the walk, showcasing their energy and team spirit. The event provided them with an opportunity to engage in outdoor activity, interact with peers, and experience a sense of achievement.

Walkalong 3.0 not only encouraged health and wellness but also highlighted the importance of creating supportive spaces for special adults to participate in mainstream community initiatives.

INDEPENDENCE DAY ON 15TH AUG 2025

79th Independence Day, 2025 - 3 Units but one echo across "Vande Mataram".We celebrated with enthusiasm and a lot of thought was put into planning to see how best we could portray freedom...

@VTU the flag was hoisted by a well-wisher of V-Excel, Mr. Mukund Raghavan, Managing Director of IMPAL (India Motor parts and accessories Limited).

Vande Mataram was sung by both VTU and YES trainees.

VTU trainees, with the support of their teachers, displayed models of the New Pamban Bridge and Chenab Bridge, two great acheivements in 2025.

Sousan, Rithvik & Ashwin each read a note on Padma Awardees, while Adrian, Veerasekar, Raghavendra, Rohan, Meenakshi, Vishal Ramesh and Varun Lal portrayed them.

A rousing song, “Indian Endru Solluvom”, sung by VTU trainees and teachers.

An energetic song and dance performance by YES trainees and teachers.

TARANG AT BVB ON 21st August 2025

This month Tarang had a music performance and theme was “Krishna and Freedom”, The Vocal was presented by Ms Nanditha Kannan, accompanied on the violin by Shri Bargava Vignesh and on the mridangam by Shri Ajeet Sridhar. The program was excellent, and the trainees watched and listened with great interest and enthusiasm, making it a truly enriching experience for all.

Ganesh Chaturthi celebration on 26th August 2025

The trainees and teachers made a clay idol of Lord Ganesha and performed a pooja.

Monthly Field Trip to Anandam on 29th August 2025

Trainees, Teachers & Staff Visit to Anandam – 29.08.2025

On 29th August 2025, our trainees, teachers, and staff visited the special school at Anandam to interact with their trainees and teachers. The day included fun activities such as movement, art, fun games and breathing exercises. Anandam students performed bhajans and played the mridangam beautifully. Everyone enjoyed the sessions, the warm hospitality, and the delicious food

We extend our heartfelt thanks to the students of Anandam, the management and staff, Ms. Sumathi Ma’am, teachers, as well as the thathas and pattis for making the visit a memorable experience and serve healthy food.

GOOD COMPANY ON ALL SATURDAYS

This month Good Company had artwork and photography learning sessions for our trainees, and it was conducted by Sreyes farm Coordinator Mr. Rishi & our Therapist Mr Vasanthraj.

VOCATIONAL ACTIVITIES

ART & CRAFT:

Meenakshi was introduced to the bead work and she started showing interest.She was able to pick up the activity very fast.

Meenakshi learnt to sequence the bead, and she learnt to make Coasters.

Veerasekar started to learn bead work on CD Coaster. He shows interest and was very happy to see the finished product.

TAILORING:

We had received order for saree bags, and also stitched bags and was getting ready for the Grundfos sale to be held next month.

BLOCK PRINTING:

Trainees printed on the Gada cloth order received from SNEH.

KITCHEN ACTIVITIES:

Trainees prepared groundnut balls for the distribution on the Independence Day.They were involved in all the process.

MUSIC SESSION:

All trainees and staff practiced the songs for Independence Day.

FUNCTIONAL ACADEMICS:

Preparation regarding the Independence Day celebration, for what, why and when.Also, about Padma Awardees, current PM of the country were discussed.

Worked with Raghavendra & Rohan on IN & OUT activity with lace.

COUNSELLING/THERAPY/MOVEMENT

Counsellor Jayadevi had her session with parents, trainees and staff.

Therapist Vasanth had sessions both group and individual.

Youth Empowerment Services

From Gayathri Suryanarayanan's Desk

Key highlights for the month of August 2025

• Participation in Walkalong

• Satellite centres visit

• Celebrations

    • Krishna Jayanthi

    • Independence Day

    • Vinayagar Chathurthi

• Production

    • Organic soaps

    • Thamboolam bags

    • Paper bags

• V-Excel's 25th anniversary

• Employee Engagement program

Participation in Walk Along

YES team participated in the Walkalong event organised by Youth Indians to celebrate individuals with disabilities. This event, happened on 10 August, was primarily to create awareness about the disability sector amongst the public. 10 trainees, 7 parents and 7 staff members from YES were part of this walkathon along with several others from V-Excel. All the participants were given a T-shirt, cap, medal and a hand band.

Satellite centre visit

Gayathri Suryanarayanan from YES visited the satellite centres at Thiruvannamalai and Srirangam along with the managing trustee Dr. Prakash Natarajan. Visits happened on 06 and 07 August 2025. The objective of the visit was to understand the process and system of other centres including the satellite centres. It was also to encourage knowledge sharing among the teams across all the V-Excel centres and to build a support system for all. The trip was very fruitful and the teams from both the centres were so welcoming, and it was a great experience as well.

Celebrations

As in every year, the festival season has begun, and the celebrations have started in YES as well.

Krishna Jayanthi

Krishna Jayanthi was celebrated on 14 August with a lot of cheer and joy. A quiz on Lord Krishna, his birth and his life, was conducted, and the trainees were so quick in answering most of the questions. There was a small puja and then the snacks were distributed.

Independence Day

As usual Independence Day was celebrated along with the other vocational centre VTU at their premises. YES team presented 2 choir performances for the occasion. There were also a product stall setup and a picture demo that highlighted the achievements of India during the past year.

Vinayagar Chathurthi

Vinayagar Chathurthi was celebrated on 27 August. A small puja was done to the premise Vinayagar temple in the morning. This was followed by a kolam activity of creating a Vinayagar picture using dots. Trainees did that and decorated the picture with the materials that were available at the respective unit. Yummy sundal was made and distributed.

Production

Organic soaps

Sixty-two Orange Zest soaps were made to order for gifting purpose for Ms. Sumitra of Eco Konnectors. The soaps went out in a new packing and even the size was customised based on her requirements

Thamboolam bags packing

Six hundred thamboolam bags were packed for the wedding of the model/fashion influencer Ms. Sowmya. Each bag contained a set of betel leaves, a sweetlime, peanut chikki and a packet of seeds. The bags also had a tag with the wedding date and the initials of the bride and the groom and this tag was made in-house. The order was beautifully planned and executed in a short time.

Paper bags

An order for 150 paper bags was completed and delivered. This is apart from the usual count of 200 paper bags made for Eco Konnectors

V-Excel's 24th anniversary

V-Excel's 24th anniversary was celebrated by a beautiful kolam at YES.

Employee engagement program - Hexaware

As part of the employee engagement program with our CSR partners, we have volunteers visiting YES on Saturdays. On 30 August, 18 employees from different units of Hexaware visited YES and spent time with our trainees. The agenda was planned well to give them enough time and opportunity to interact well with our trainees. Starting with an ice breaker intro session, the day saw group activities like paper craft making, drawing, creating and narrating a story, singing and dancing. The Hexaware team left after having lunch with the YES team members.