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Strides Newsletter - September 2025 - Issue 231

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!

This year, Navratri is being celebrated in the month of September. It is a season of spiritual reflection and renewal. Many families fast, pray, dance and worship the nine forms of Durga. It symbolizes victory over evil. South Indian families display Dolls and Gods, which represent our journey from the material to the spiritual world.

In the early intervention and remedial unit, activities were centred around Navratri. Our children enjoyed solving puzzles, reading short passages about Navratri, singing short rhymes and solving story problems about the festival.

The children engaged in Navratri greetings, roleplay and explored the variety of food that are made during this season. They saw some pictures of people engaging in worship, participating in Dandia and Garba, and the display of dolls.

It was a delight to see the students learning about our culture and heritage.

Kaleidoscope Learning Centre

From Shashikala Subramaniam's Desk

The clearest way into the universe is through a forest wilderness

September – the last month of the first term, brought some hard work through the curriculum, celebrations, time together for the teachers, presentations to the parents, and term-end individual parent meetings.

Times of change and growing up:

On September 3rd we had a simple ceremony for students and teachers to graduate into various spaces, which was pending. Kaavyasri graduated from Grade 1 to Grade 2, Mithra from junior school to vocational grade, teachers Karthika and Sathya from the junior school to the Vocational space. The most poignant and important movement – Aaqila who had been with KLC for 19 years and grew to be a very independent, strong, purposeful individual, a lead actor in many of our plays and who had even gone out to another school to work as a teacher’s assistant, taking a break to be under the care of her mother and family and working out of home. It was a beautiful moment when all her teachers wished her the very best in her future endeavors and sent her off into her mother’s care.

Festivals – celebrated traditionally:

Onam

In continuation of the preparation for 10 days before the festival, Onam was celebrated over 3 days – on the 2nd traditional games and a drama, on the 3rd traditional Chendai (beating of the drums) and on 4th September with the traditional pookolam. Flowers were procured a day earlier, and the students prepared them in their classes to be used the next day. A traditional arrangement of the sheaf of coconut flowers in paddy in the brass vessel was kept. A beautiful “Poo Kolam” with the help of the students, teachers and staff of V-Excel was arranged. Dances by the students and teachers, puli attam.

Dussehra – the start:

Parent’s involvement in the activities of the school, plays an important role. To encourage this, we had a few mothers come into school on 17th September and help us in making “Ma Ladoo – ladoos made out of powdered fried gram”, which was one of the offerings for the Dusshera Pooja on 19th. They enjoyed the process, the time spent and took home ladoos, which were made a day earlier as a trial run.

An indigenous Golu, with dolls and objects made by the students in school, related to their craft work for their main lessons was showcased in the foyer. A small puja was done on 19th September.

A journey of learning and experiencing education:

5 post-graduate students from the department of Counseling and psychology of MGR University, spent 5 weeks with the students and staff of KLC, observing, experiencing and learning the ways of KLC. They also worked with 2 students each on areas of their interest and their requirements.

Feedback from one of the interns:

From my experience, V-Excel Educational Trust is a very nurturing environment for children with special needs. The school provides academics, therapies, vocational training, extracurricular activities, and cultural events are beautifully integrated. I could see how much effort goes into ensuring that each child is given opportunities to grow not just in skills, but also in creativity and independence.

The staff and teachers at V-Excel were extremely dedicated, patient, and empathetic. Their warmth and commitment created a safe environment where students felt comfortable, supported, and encouraged to explore. I personally learned a lot by watching the way the teachers and staff handled challenges with calmness and compassion.

The children themselves were truly inspiring to me. Despite their challenges, they showed remarkable individual strengths whether in memory, creativity, helping behaviors, or vocational skills. They expressed emotions and social reciprocity in unique ways, and each interaction with them taught me patience, observation, and the importance of valuing small steps of progress. I especially admired how enthusiastic and committed they were during activities like weaving, stitching, games, and drama.

One small suggestion from my perspective is that, although the school is doing a great job with the children, I felt that more frequent workshops or awareness sessions for parents and the broader community could help reduce stigma and create better understanding about neuro-divergence.

Overall, my perspective of V-Excel is where teachers, staff, and children all contribute to a culture of inclusion, empathy, and progress. Being part of this environment has been deeply enriching for me as a budding counselor.

Celebration of Teacher's Day:

An overnight trip to a resort on ECR on 5th and 6th September was organised by the management of V-Excel, to celebrate Teacher’s Day. The arrangements for the travel, food, games, stay were excellent, and the resort provided them with a scenic venue to relax and enjoy their stay. Almost 25 teachers and staff of KLC went and spent quality time with each other. It was well deserved break.

Tarang for the Month: Sampradhaya Bhajans

Kum. Rajeevi Ganesh and party performed songs which were energetic, rousing and soul stirring and had the students and audience joining them in singing and clapping to the beat of the music.

End of the term updates, reviews and personal meetings and presentations:

Meetings:

As we neared the end of the first term, we met the parents of the students individually. How the students have improved over the last few months in school, their individual goals achieved or being worked on, how the parents saw them at home, their difficulties, queries, worries were all discussed along with the class teachers. It was an insightful experience to know more about the students from their parents. A way ahead in the coming term was also discussed.

Presentations through Drama:

Every grade in school chose one of their main lessons of this term, as a presentation to the parents, by way of Drama on 19th September. With the help of other class students and teachers, Grade 2 presented “The first 5 Avatars of Vishnu – from Dashavatar”, Grade 6 presented “The story of Chandra Gupta Maurya”, Grade 4 presented “Stories from Norse Mythology” and the Vocational students presented “The Tree Girl”. We had many parents join us for these presentations and it was well attended and appreciated.

Grade 2 – The 5 Avatars from Dashavtar

Grade 6 – Chandragupta Maurya

Grade 4 – Stories from Norse Mythology

Vocational Students – The Tree Girl

Dussehra Camp during the term Break:

The term ended on 19th September for Dussehra Break, and a few teachers of KLC wanted to work during the holidays with the students. So about 7 students joined the camp, which involved activities which catered to their sensory integration, social interaction, ADLs, to be active through games, fine motor skills, which they all enjoyed.

Satellite Centers

From Jayanthi Vishwanath at Nashik

Nashik September 4, 2025

Teachers’ Day Celebrated at All Three Centres of Nashik

Teachers’ Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm across all three centres of Nashik. Students expressed their gratitude in a unique way by taking on the role of teachers themselves. At BLA, children taught subjects like Marathi, Maths, Computers, and General Knowledge, while others engaged peers in yoga, dance, sports, and drawing activities. The program began with mantra chanting, followed by interactive sessions where students enjoyed learning from each other. Students also offered roses, pens, and beautiful handmade cards to their teachers as a token of respect and gratitude. Similar celebrations were held at VLC and VTU centres, making the occasion joyful and memorable for both students and teachers.

At VLC, Teachers’ Day was celebrated with joy and togetherness. In the evening, teachers played various fun games and enjoyed the time together, making the celebration lively and memorable.

Nashik September 4, 2025

Eid Celebration at All Three Centres of Nashik

Eid was celebrated with joy and togetherness across all three centres of Nashik. Students relished the traditional sheer khorma prepared at school and shared the festive spirit with their peers. Students also presented information about the significance of Eid, helping everyone understand the values of sharing and unity behind the festival. The celebration created a warm and cheerful atmosphere for both students and teachers.

Nashik 25, 2025

V-Excel Nashik Students Participate in Quizabled

Students of V-Excel Nashik participated in the online prelims of Quizabled – 11th Edition (2025–26), a national quiz platform for children with disabilities organised by Seva-in-Action and powered by LTI Mindtree Foundation. This was the first-time experience for our students, and they performed well with great enthusiasm. The event gave them an opportunity to showcase their knowledge and build confidence.

Party for Muskan S6 Dance Participant

Jayanthi Vishwanath Regional Director (West) of V-Excel Educational Trust got felicitated by Udayan Shalini Foundation at their 5th USF induction Ceremony.

About USF

Driven by a deep commitment to improving the lives of underprivileged children and youth in India, a group of like-minded individuals came together in 1994. They aimed to create innovative solutions, believing that a strong family foundation is crucial for a child’s balanced development and that every child deserves a loving family, a nurturing home, and equal opportunities for holistic growth. Thus, Family Strengthening became the core of Udayan Care’s interventions.

Nashik, September 29, 2025

The Young Indians (Yi) Accessibility Initiative, under Bharat Rising and CII, organized a Round Table Panel Discussion on Accessibility: Inclusive Education & Workplaces – Attitudes & Awareness, Changing the Lens on 29th October at the National Association for the Blind (NAB), Satpur, Nashik.

Mrs. Jayanthi Vishwanath, Regional Director of V-Excel, Nashik, took part in the discussion and shared her views and experiences on inclusion. She emphasized that students with disabilities should be taken to various community settings such as temples, social gatherings, movies, and malls so that they can get accustomed to the environment and be part of mainstream society.

She also highlighted the urgent need for broad-based awareness programs to sensitize people about hidden disabilities like autism, intellectual disabilities, and other developmental challenges. Such initiatives, she noted, will help create a society that not only accepts but also supports and respects individuals with diverse needs.

The event brought together different experts and leaders. Everyone agreed that it is very important to make spaces like schools, workplaces, and public places more welcoming and inclusive for all people.

Navaratri celebrations

Solapur

September 4: Celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi

Ganesh Chaturthi, a festival in Hinduism celebrating the birth of the elephant-headed deity Ganesha (Ganesh), the god of prosperity, wisdom, and removal of obstacles. The holiday begins on the fourth day (chaturthi) of the month of Bhadrapada (August–September), the sixth month of the Hindu calendar. The festival lasts up to 10 days when, at the culmination of the holiday, statues of Ganesha are immersed in water. Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated both as a small domestic ritual in homes and as a grand public spectacle in community spaces. On 4th September at our V-Excel Centre we celebrated Ganesh chaturthi. Students were in traditional dresses, and Decoration were made in all three units, pooja was conducted by teachers and students. All students participated very enthusiastically in activities like making Ganesh idol, decoration etc. lastly, all did Aarti together and visarjan was done.

September 5: Teacher’s Day Celebration

A Teacher is a friend, philosopher, and guide who holds our hand, opens our mind, and touches our heart. The contribution of a teacher cannot be ignored. At our V-Excel Centre we celebrated teachers' day on 5th September Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan's birthday, September 5, is celebrated as Teachers' Day in India because of his lifelong dedication to education and his request that the day be observed to honor all teachers rather than as a personal celebration. Students made greeting cards for their teachers and fun activities like musical chairs, painting, sticking activities were conducted.

September 23, 24 and 25:Teacher Training Programme

3 days teachers training program on vocational products organized by craftizen at Bangalore on 23, 24, 25 September. Our teachers learnt how to make eco-friendly holy colors and rangoli with flower petals, candle making, incense sticks, dhoop etc. We also learnt making pens using news paper.

They conducted very useful activities that they we could easily teach vocational students.

September 30: Bhondla Celebration

On 30th September we celebrated Bhondla. This is a Maharashtrian folk festival celebrated by girls and women during the Navratri period, involving singing traditional songs in a circle, dancing, and playing games around a central figure, often a hand-drawn elephant symbolizing prosperity. All teachers and students participated enthusiastically

Erode

September Reflections from Erode: Celebrations, Gratitude and Shared Joy

September 5 – Onam Celebration

The spirit of Onam filled our center with colour and joy. Staff and students came dressed in beautiful traditional attire, bringing festive cheer to every corner. Together, we created a poo kolam making use of the available flowers. The laughter, smiles, and group photos captured the essence of the day — a celebration of culture, connection, and shared happiness.

September 6 – Teachers’ Day Outing

To mark Teachers’ Day, our staff enjoyed a refreshing picnic — a well-deserved break filled with fun, food, and friendship. We travelled together, played games, shared stories, and clicked photos. The outing gave us a chance to relax, bond, and celebrate . A heartfelt thank you to V-Excel for their thoughtful gifts, which added a special touch of appreciation and encouragement. It was a true morale booster for all.

September 24 – Field Trip to Sringeri Mutt, Erode

As part of our Navaratri celebrations, students and staff visited Sringeri Mutt in Erode. The experience was very soothing. We watched the beautifully arranged golu, participated in the peaceful aarti, and could get the dharshan of Shri Saradhambal devi. The Mutt offered prasadam to all, and gifted notebooks to our students and staff — a gesture that touched our hearts. The visit left us feeling grateful, connected, and inspired by the values of devotion and generosity.

From Outreach Remedial Center, Pollachi

Parent Teacher Meeting:

A Parent-Teacher Meeting was held under the guidance of Mr. Anand Jagadesan, Rehabilitation Consultant, V-Excel Educational Trust, Chennai. The session served as a platform for teachers to share insights on students’ performance, highlighting their strengths as well as areas needing further support. Parents and teachers worked together to discuss strategies that would help students receive the necessary guidance for effective exam preparation. The meeting also stressed the importance of consistent involvement and focused efforts in supporting the growth of special children and reviewing the academic progress of remedial students scheduled to appear for their upcoming exams.

TATTVA event:

For the TATTVA event, we were delighted to present ten beautiful artworks and ten striking photographs created by our gifted students. Each creation highlights their imagination and individuality, showcasing the remarkable talents of our children. This platform gives them the chance to express themselves and share their artistic vision with a broader audience, celebrating both their accomplishments and the joy of creativity. We look forward to their work being valued and admired at this lively event!

Experimental learning trip:

Our children had a delightful visit to the temple. The visit gave them an opportunity to pray, explore the serene surroundings, and enjoy a sense of calm and togetherness.

"Ableity:"

Our students participated in a grand event called ABLEITY organized by NISSARC (Nithilyam Special school and Adelaide rehabilitation centre) Coimbatore on September 14, 2025. They made us proud with their outstanding performances, won first prize in group dance and solo singing and second prize in the group yoga competitions. They also participated in singing and drawing competitions. Their hard work, teamwork, and dedication were truly visible on stage.

Teacher’s Day and Onam:

Teacher’s Day and Onam were celebrated with great enthusiasm by the management to honour the hard work and dedication of the teachers and to celebrate festival of flowers. The program included heartfelt messages and gestures of appreciation and organized colourful Onam celebrations filled with joy and festivity.

Ms. Priya and Ms. Gayathri visit from V-Excel, Erode:

Ms. Priya and Ms. Gayathri visited from V-Excel, Erode as a part of the knowledge sharing initiative among the satellite centres of V-Excel Educational Trust, Chennai.

Mainstreaming of students with developmental delays:

After six months of school readiness training, the students showed remarkable improvement in learning, communication, and social skills. With this progress, they were ready to join mainstream classrooms. This shows how regular support and training can help every child learn and grow at their own pace.

AKASHVANI- AIR COIMBATORE:

All India Radio (AIR), Coimbatore; FM RAINBOW-103 program “CHITHIRAI CHEVVANAM” aims to create awareness about mental health, suicide prevention, and learning disabilities by our Educational Psychologist Dr. S. Manju. This program conveys helpful tips and the program guides listeners to recognize early signs, seeking support, and fostering a supportive environment for those struggling. It also educates the community about learning disabilities, promoting understanding, inclusion, and encouragement for affected individuals.

Coimbatore District Roller Skating Championship 2025:

Our student Sanjay Kumar participated and won first prize in Coimbatore District Roller Skating Championship conducted by Coimbatore District Skating Association.

From Anandam Special School, Ambattur

SEPTEMBER 2:

Om Shanti Brahmakumaris Raja Yoga Center visited our school. They celebrated the differently abled month here with the concepts of spirituality with different games, colouring and stories. Students were given prizes for colouring and games.

SEPTEMBER 3: Teacher's Day

Teachers’ day was celebrated with music, dance and tug of war. Trustees and teachers enjoyed the day very much.

SEPTEMBER 8: Onam Celebration

Onam celebration was organised by the teachers. Students and teachers made a beautiful pookolam and performed ona kalliyattam.

SEPTEMBER 10: Lunch

Lunch was sponsored by the donors for their birthday and wedding anniversary.

SEPTEMBER 11: Meeting

Meeting was held for the Ambattur zone schools by the State BRTE at Sethubaskara School.

SEPTEMBER 13: VEL'S Carnival

20 students and some teachers participated in the vel's carnival.

SEPTEMBER 13: Bag distribution

School bags were distributed to students sponsored by a donor.

SEPTEMBER 19: PM's Birthday Celebration

Modi ji birthday was celebrated by the functionaries. Gifts were distributed to students and lunch was sponsored.

SEPTEMBER 20: Holidays

The school closed for 1st term holidays.

Abhyasa Kendra, Srirangam

Monthly Birthday Celebration – 3rd September

We celebrate the birthdays of all staff, students, and trainees each month. This month, we celebrated Ms. Sathya Saravanan (Special Educator) and student Sriramadesikan with a joyful cake-cutting and warm wishes from all.

Teacher’s Day – 5th September

At Abhyasa Kendra, Srirangam, we honored our teaching and non-teaching staff with a special lunch at Shri Sangeetha’s. It was a day of appreciation, bonding, and relaxation for our entire staff.

Golu - Festival

Our Navarathri celebrations were filled with devotion and tradition. Five arranged steps featured divine dolls and themed displays. Daily poojas, offerings and afternoon bhajans created a spiritual atmosphere for all.

Educational Visits to STEM Science Park

Our trainees and staff visited the STEM Science Park on 6th and 20th September 2025 for an engaging and hands-on educational experience. The interactive exhibits helped reinforce scientific concepts in a fun and memorable way. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed and benefitted from the visit.

Therapy Day – 8th September

Therapy Day Activities – 8th September 2025

Therapy Day was celebrated with various fun-filled and skill-enhancing activities:

• Shade Creation using rice powder and chart.

• Ball Bowling Activity using glass tumblers filled with water.

• Painting using thread and water colors.

• Hand Movement Exercises.

All staff and students enthusiastically participated, making the event enjoyable and therapeutic.

Field Trip to N N Pets Park – 24th September 2025

On 24th September, our students and staff went on a field trip to N N Pets Park, located in Trichy.

We extend heartfelt gratitude to the Park Manager and staff for offering free entry and ensuring a safe, welcoming environment tailored to our students’ needs. Students had the opportunity to interact closely with a wide variety of animals, sparking curiosity and sensory engagement:

• Aquatic Life: Koi fishes swam gracefully in clear tanks, mesmerizing students with their vibrant colors.

• Feathered Friends: Ducklings, chickens, turkeys, Kollam and Pekin ducks, geese, and rare imported birds like African Love Birds and pigeons delighted the children.

• Bird Aviary Magic: A highlight of the trip — students fed birds directly from their palms. Birds perched playfully on their heads and shoulders, creating moments of pure joy and wonder.

• Furry Companions: Cats and dogs welcomed gentle pats and cuddles, offering emotional comfort and connection.

• Farm Animals: Goats, donkeys, horses, a majestic camel, and the native Kankeyam bull gave students a glimpse into rural life and animal care.

• Reptile Section: With awe, students observed iguanas, rats, and python snakes.

Temple Visit & Riverside Lunch

After the park tour, the group visited a temple located opposite the park. This was followed by a relaxing lunch by the Cauvery riverside, where students and staff enjoyed the breeze, shared stories, and bonded over the day’s experiences.

The trip concluded with a cheerful group photo alongside the Park Manager, who appreciated the joy and positivity our students brought to the space. The field visit was more than just an outing — it was a celebration of sensory learning, emotional connection, and inclusive joy.

V-Excel Therapy Centre, Kolapakkam

Greetings from V-Excel Therapy Centre, Kolapakkam!

Onam Celebration:

Onam was celebrated at our Kolapakkam centre on 4th September 2025 with great enthusiasm. Kerala's largest festival, Onam, lasts for ten days and is a celebration of harvest, unity, and wealth. Beautiful pookolam, or floral carpets, are used throughout the celebration. Our students learned about cultural traditions and had a opportunity to engage in traditional activities. Dressed in traditional Kerala attire, the children enthusiastically participated in creating flower kolam. These events not only enrich our cultural knowledge but also boost our social skills and creativity.

Observation & Review Meeting:

Shri Anand Jagadeesan and Smt . Lekshmi Ramesh held one-on-one meetings with parents at V-Excel Therapy and Special Education Centre, Kolapakkam on 19th September 2025. The discussions focused on individual student progress in areas such as speech, communication, behavior, self-skills, and overall development. Key highlights included:

- Reviewing current progress and setting goals for the next quarter

- Informing parents about home plans to support their child's development

- Gathering valuable feedback from parents on the sessions and children's progress

- Addressing parental doubts and questions related to child development

These interactions enabled parents to gain a deeper understanding of their child's development and provided an opportunity for open discussions.

Navratri Golu Celebration:

From September 22nd to October 2nd, V-Excel Therapy & Special Education Centre, Kolapakkam, hosted a Navratri Golu . The celebration began with prayers led by staff and children, followed by an invitation to parents to view the beautifully arranged dolls.

Guests from Super Auto Forge HR, including Mr. Gnanakaran, Mr. Abuthahir, and Mrs. Sumathy, attended the Navratri Pooja, participated in singing devotional songs, and added to the festive spirit. The occasion was made more special with the distribution of prasadam and thamboolam to parents and SAF HR staff.

The centre also celebrated Saraswathy Pooja and Ayudha Pooja with great enthusiasm. The premises was decorated with thoranams, pori and sundal weee given as prasadam which the children enjoyed . The students actively participated in reciting shlokas and spiritual songs, and they had a wonderful time arranging and displaying the dolls for Golu.

Vocational Training Unit

From Manivannan's Desk

September is always a festive month. starting with teacher’s day celebration, sale at Grundfos and Vidya Sagar, Planning for Dussehra, followed by receipt and implementation of orders for Navaratri.

* Teacher’s Day celebration on the 5th Sep 2025 and 6th Sep 2025 at Blue Bay Resort. All teachers, staff and support staff participated in the special event arranged by V-Excel management.

* We began receiving orders for Navaratri. Few people visited us and purchased from our existing stock.

Grundfos sale on 3rd September 2025

The sales went well. In the first half, the YES Team managed the stall, and the second half, the VTU Team took over.

Trainee Sousan, Teacher Anu, and Manivannan attended the sale. Sousan explained the products clearly to the Grundfos staff, and they showed keen interest by voluntarily asking about each product’s name and price.

It was a good learning experience for Sousan, and also for Teacher Anu, as it was her first time representing V-Excel at a corporate company stall.

Vidhya Sagar Sale on 13th September 2025

Ramesh and Manivannan attended the sale organized by Vidhya Sagar, where more than 20 NGOs participated. From V-Excel, the VTU team represented and managed the stall.

TARANG ON 18TH SEPT 2025 @ BVB

VTU attended September month Tarang at BVB on Thursday, 18th Sept.  It was a wonderful program and theme was Sampradhaya Bhajans performed by Kum. Rajeevi Ganesh and party.  The performance of the bhajan was stunning. Her expressions especially for the song about different kinds of ‘laughter’ was appreciated by the trainees.

TATTVA 2025

Usha Mam and Manivannan discussed internally and registered 5 trainees for the TATTVA 2025 event. Vasanth and Rishi were assigned to train and prepare the paintings and photos based on the theme given by Tattva Team.

NAVARATHRI PREPARATIONS

Manivannan created Navarathri invite for our V-Excel team, parents and staff and this was shared to all.

Gifts for Navarathri was prepared by all the trainees. New product implemented and same given to Navaratiri to all guests.

On the first day of Navaratri, Rama Rama Bhajan was rendered by Smt. N. S. Subbulakshmi Mami along with the VTU trainees.

VTU celebrate Vijayadashami on 2nd October 2025 and we worked till 12.30pm, all trainees’ teachers and staff attended on the auspicious day.

VOCATIONAL ACTIVITIES/FUNCTIONAL ACADEMICS/THERAPY/COUNSELLING/MOVEMENT DANCE THERAPY

Trainee Nehal Mehta rejoined from this month and started with half day.

VOCATIONAL ACTIVITIES:

Packing of Food products activity from Polagam Foundation:

VTU Trainees Raghavendra and Veerasekar, along with Teacher Siva, have been allotted for weighing and packing activities for SNEH. We will be packing Sreyes Farm products for SNEH, which commenced on Vijayadashami day.

• ART & CRAFT:

Trainee Sousan make sequences and mobile pouch bead strips independently

Quilling was done by Adrian with trainer Jayanthi.

Paper-mache grinding is been done by Rohan.

TAILORING:

• Jute double color bags materials were measured using template and were cut by the trainees.  Two trainees engaged in stitching the bags.  Tags were done by all the trainees.

 BLOCK PRINTING:

• Received design and color from SNEH for Block printing in Gada Material. This month we printed 40 mtrs double printing and three-color printing by Rithvik, Ashwin and Varun with the guidance of Raja.

KITCHEN ACTIVITIES:

• Tea and kanji making by Raghavendra, Rithvik and Meenakshi with guidance of teachers and Veerasekar, Vishal and Adrian will serve kanji to Trainee and tea to staff independently on a rotation basis.

 MUSIC SESSION:

• Ms. Radha continues her bhajans on Friday. 2 days online and 2 days offline classes.

Movement Session:

This month, we have started a Movement Class for our trainees on Saturdays between 3:00 pm and 4:00 pm, conducted by Mr. Ganesh Ram. The trainees are participating with great enthusiasm and involvement.

FUNCTIONAL ACADEMICS:

• Ms. Uma oriented all about the Navaratri festivals.

• Trainees are engaged with Ms. Uma on putting Tags, labels and trimming.

COUNSELLING/THERAPY/MOVEMENT

Mr. Vasanth and Ms. Jayadevi have regular sessions of therapy and counselling respectively.

Youth Empowerment Services

From Gayathri Suryanarayanan's Desk

Participation in product stall at Grundfos

On 03 September, YES participated in the NGO product stall at Grundfos. Products from YES and the other vocational training unit VTU were displayed for sale at their premises in Perungudi. There was a good demand for YES products like millet laddoos, printed mugs, handmade notebooks and organic soaps. Our sincere gratitude to Ms. Apoorva for initiating this and taking up this year after year. This is the fourth consecutive year that products from V-Excel are put for sale at their premises.

Teacher’s Day celebration

To kickstart the 25th year celebration and as a token of appreciation and gratitude to all the staff members, V-Excel management had organised an overnight stay at the Blue Bay beach resort as part of the Teacher’s Day celebrations. All the staff members from YES team were part of this trip. It was a wonderful opportunity to meet up with the staff members of other units. Everyone had a great time playing games, dancing, walking along the beach apart from enjoying the yummy food.

Internship at Grundfos

On 8th September, Arvind Ramprasad and Vijaysarathi from YES joined their internship training at Grundfos, Perungudi. The internship training period is for two years and after which they will get employed at Grundfos based on their performance. YES team takes pride and happiness in wishing both Arvind and Vijaysarathi all the very best.

Temple visit

To celebrate the trainee Eshvar’s birthday. The whole YES team went for a temple visit on 9th September. We went to Sri Parthasarathi temple in Triplicane and Sri Kapalishwar temple in Mylapore. All of us had a great darshan.

Choir performance at BVB

On 11th September to commemorate Mahakavi Bharathiyar's day, trainees and trainers from YES performed at Bharathi Vidya Bhavan along with the inclusive Sargam choir under the guidance of Dr. Sudha Raja. Devotional and patriotic songs written by Bharathiyar were performed during this program.

Navratri celebrations

Like every year, Navratri was celebrated at YES with great enthusiasm. Golu arrangements were done beautifully and in a grand manner. This year, V-Excel's 25th year celebration was the theme. The centres, services and the pioneer initiatives of V-Excel were prominently showcased and made interactive as well. Staff members from other units, parents, donors and other wellwishers visited the golu. Due to its grandeur and significance, the same got a coverage in the local newspaper, Mylapore Times. Daily pujas were done and the Vijayadasami celebration was scheduled for 03 October.

Internship at Writer’s Cafe

On 26th September, Dhennussa and Srinidhi from YES joined their internship training at Writer’s Cafe, Royapettah. The internship training period is for six months and after which they will get employed at any branch of Writer’s Cafe. YES team takes pride and happiness in wishing both good luck and success.

TATTVA 2025 - Preparation

YES team is gearing up with the preparatory work for TATTVA 2025. Initial registrations are over and the artwork/photography registrations are also complete. Totally there are 25 institutional registrations and totally there are 210 artwork and photographs to be framed and displayed at TATTVA. Promotional activities have also begun.