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TATTVA 2025

The annual Art Exhibition TATTVA took place on October 25th and 26th, showcasing incredible creativity and talent of individuals with special needs. Our Early Intervention and Remedial Unit lend their support in making the event visually stunning, with their remarkable decorative contributions. The team's creativity shone through in the beautiful streamers crafted for the backdrop and wall hangings, which added a vibrant touch to the venue. It was wonderful to witness the unit's enthusiasm and dedication.

Diwali Celebrations 2025

Diwali is the festival of lights and it is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists. The festival symbolizes light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance. Families clean their homes, light Diyas (Lamps) and wear new clothes. They get together to pray, make colourful Rangoli designs and exchange gifts and sweets.

The children in the Remedial classes and Early Intervention Unit learnt about Diwali. They enjoyed painting the Diyas and created flower designs with a pretend play Rangoli Kit. They enjoyed using their imagination to make sweets out of playdough. Some students made Murukku, Barfi, while some made Laddu and Samosa. It was a time with a lot of smiles and laughter.

Life is only a reflection of what we allow ourselves to see.

The second term started on October 3rd, the day after Vijayadashami. The school curriculum continues until December, along with Christmas celebrations. It is also the time, when monsoon comes to Chennai and the school attendance waxes and wanes.

Celebrations:

Vijayadashami – A Victory of the good over evil

On Friday, October 3rd, the second term in KLC started with the celebration of Vijayadashami, a small pooja, with distribution of prasadam to the students. The students were happy to be back in the familiar space as it brought in the regular rhythm and routine after the holidays.

Meshach’s Birthday:

Meshach joined KLC in 2015 when he was 6 years. Over the last 10 years of his journey with us, we have seen him grow going from strength to strength, along with his parents who have worked with him. Kaushik and Suja and his sister Keesha are a part of KLC’s family and have been there with us through thick and thin. In the coming year, this family will be moving away to the other side of Chennai, whereby Meshach must move from KLC. They wanted to celebrate his 16th birthday with the whole KLC family by providing lunch on October 7th. We had a community lunch and wished Meshach all the very best.

Diwali Celebrations:

17th October, Friday, was a time for the parents and families of our students to come together in the school premises, to celebrate a smokeless Diwali, with just lights, songs, food and companionship with all the teachers and staff of KLC. The space was made ready to welcome them, with lanterns, flowers, a beautiful Rangoli, seating arrangements and good food, by every member of KLC. We had over 200 people enjoy this evening, by lighting the diyas and placing them around the rangoli, with a short dance by a few students and beautiful music by Neha, friends, some parents, siblings, Vasudha and a group of enthusiastic singers.

The food, like in the years before, was sponsored by Mr. Subramaniam with his characteristic warmth and large heartedness. Deep gratitude and appreciation from all of us at KLC

Thank you so much for the wonderful celebration and delicious dinner. It was truly memorable for us as always❤️🤗

“Together” - by the Carnatic Quartet – Tarang

On October 16th, Thursday the talented quartet, Jeeva on Thavil, Karthikeyan on Nadaswaram, Shreya on the Electric Violin, and Praveen on Mridangam kept the audience entertained with lively, pulsating music. They got the students to interact with them by clapping and moving for the whole session. It was a wonderful experience to just listen to the sounds of instruments without interference.

TATTVA 2025 – An expression of the feelings:

Painting in KLC acts as a therapy for the students. The process, the environment, the therapist, along with the student’s work, plays an important role in how the final painting emerges. TATTVA 2025, for the 4th consecutive year, was the event organised by the Youth Empowerment Section (YES) of V-Excel Educational Trust, on 25th and 26th of October. It brought together 200+ paintings and photographs of many talented special artists, from various schools and individuals, at The Music College in R A Puram. KLC students had worked on 11 paintings and 8 photographs, which were submitted for displaying in this exhibition, which were well appreciated and sold.

Training – A journey of learning:

Parimal Pandit’s In-service:

On 24th October, Friday, Parimal had in-service training for the teachers. She worked through getting the teachers to play and talk on an inner reflection of their comfort zones, things that make them uncomfortable and what it is they carry as faculties for their destiny path! The journey with her has just begun, and we hope to have more such sessions with her.

Teaching – The training process:

On 27th, 28th and 29th October, a group of 9 teachers from Nashik, Solapur and Pandharpur centers of V-Excel, teaching various age groups came in for their yearly training program. Gita Bhalla and Neha Bharadwaj conducted the training along with Shashi, Kavita and Tamizhselvi. Classroom observations paved the way for interesting discussions on the philosophy, behaviour management, time tabling, movement, music, and hand work. The last day was spent in Sreyes (VTU) and Kaustubham (YES), and the teachers felt that they had felt enriched and opened themselves to new perspectives and ideas.

Nashik, October 2, 2025, Gandhi Jayanti Celebrated at VLC, Nashik

VLC, Nashik, celebrated Gandhi Jayanti with great respect and enthusiasm to honour the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Children were explained the significance of the day and Gandhiji’s values of truth, non-violence, and simplicity.

Nashik, October 8, 2025

Vihan Srivastava from BLA gave an outstanding performance in the district-level quiz competition Quizabled. The duo - Vihan Srivastav (BLA) and Jay Kare (VTU) have been selected to represent the samje Quiz at the state-level. This will be held on 8th November in Mumbai. Their achievement has brought pride to V-Excel Nashik and inspired other students to aim high.

Nashik, October 8, 2025 Goonj Foundation Donates Sports Equipment to V-Excel Nashik

On 8th October, the Goonj Foundation generously donated various sports equipment to V-Excel Nashik at BLA. The donation included cricket bats, balls, wickets, helmets, badminton and tennis rackets, shuttlecocks, and other items. The initiative aims to encourage physical fitness and sports participation among the students.

Students made the best use of the equipment and thoroughly enjoyed playing with it.

Nashik, October 16, 2025 Diwali Party Celebrated at Hotel Palm Shells

A joyful Diwali party was organised for the children and staff at Hotel Palm Shells. The children came dressed in colourful outfits and enjoyed dancing and fun games. Everyone relished a lavish lunch that included mixed veg kofta curry, dal fry, jeera rice, tandoori naan, chapatis, masala dosas, salad, fried papad, and delicious gulab jamun. The celebration was filled with laughter, togetherness, and festive spirit.

Children and staff exchanged warm Diwali wishes, marking the beginning of the Diwali holidays with smiles and festive cheer.

Diwali Celebrations

V-Excel's Pandharpur Learning Centre shone bright with festive spirit as our special children and their families came together to celebrate Diwali. A festival that truly embodies light, joy, and inclusion.

We were honoured to have Hon. Shri Abhijit Patil (MLA, Madha Matadar Sangh), Dr. Niraj Shaha (Renowned Pediatrician), and Dr. Shreeganesh Patil (Renowned Pediatric Neurologist) grace the occasion and participate in the Deep Prajwalan ceremony.

Our children extended a warm welcome to the guests with handmade greeting cards, diyas, flowers, and aroma dhoop sticks crafted at our vocational unit. The event concluded with the distribution of Diwali pharal and gifts, followed by moments of joy and excitement as children lit firecrackers filling the evening with smiles and sparkle.

A celebration that truly reflected the spirit of V-Excel empowering abilities, nurturing inclusion, and spreading light in every heart.

Inter-Special School Competitions – October 1

In honor of National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day (October 5), our students were invited by Nandha College of Physiotherapy to participate in their annual inter-special school competitions held on October 1. Our students took part in both cultural, sports events, and made us proud with their achievements:

Event Prize

Fashion Show 1st Prize

Villupattu 1st Prize

Talent Show 1st Prize

Group Dance 2nd Prize

Running 1st Prize

Ball Transfer 2nd Prize

The joy of participation and the thrill of winning brought immense happiness to our students and staff. We were deeply honored to have Anand Sir, Lekshmi Madam, and Vasanth Sir join us and offer their heartfelt support throughout the day.

Our centre joyfully celebrated Saraswathi Pooja with a vibrant Golu display on September 30. Preparations began a week in advance, with our students enthusiastically taking part in cleaning and arranging the space. They especially enjoyed creating traditional decorations like maavilai thoranam, showcasing their creativity and cultural pride.

The celebration included devotional songs and sloka recitations by our pre-vocational students. We concluded the event by distributing prasadam to staff, students, and parents, sharing the joy and blessings of the day.

Dr. Prakash, Founder of V-Excel, and Ms. Gayathri Suriyanarayanan, YES Unit Coordinator visit

On October 8th, Dr. Prakash, Founder of V-Excel, and Ms. Gayathri Suriyanarayanan, YES Unit Coordinator visited our Erode center. During their visit, they witnessed our students enthusiastically preparing for the CP Awareness Day competition at Nandha College. It was wonderful to see our students and staff showcase their talents in front of them. The visit concluded with a photo session. We're indeed grateful for their presence and support!

Diwali Celebration – October 17

Diwali, the festival of lights, was celebrated with great enthusiasm and spiritual warmth on October 17. Our staff and students dressed in colourful attire and beautifully arranged the pooja setup. Students lit traditional clay lamps, welcoming Diwali with radiant smiles and festive cheer.

Inclusive Marathon

A marathon event titled “Pollachi Marathon” was organized by Shaanthi School in association with the Rotary Club of Pollachi Athletic Club, Ladies Circle, and Pollachi Round Table. The special part of the event was the Inclusive Marathon — the “Awareness Run” presented by OutReach Special School on October 2nd the Gandhi Jayanthi day, highlighting the abilities and spirit of children with special needs.

World Mental Health Day – Counselling Booth

In observance of World Mental Health Day, a Counselling Booth was conducted by PG, Department of Social Work at NGM College, to promote emotional well-being and spread awareness about the importance of mental health.

Dr. Prakash Natarajan and Smt. Gayathri Visit

Visit by Dr. Prakash Natarajan and Smt. Gayathri, V - Excel Educational Trust, Chennai, for a better understanding about the interventions and therapy, skill training given to students of OutReach Special School.

Group Therapy – 14

During our 14th group therapy session, we carried out a series of targeted and structured activities aimed at supporting the development of early intervention students. The activities focused on sensory processing, Fine motor, Speech, Moro reflex and Activities of Daily living (ADL) which helps children for toilet training, hand-eye coordination, Visual stimulation, Bed wetting activity and OWL method.

A Tamil Nadu Campaign on Empowering Persons with Disabilities and ensuring Inclusiveness & Equality:

The Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya organized an awareness campaign for the Welfare of the Differently Abled. The campaign titled "Empowering persons with disabilities and ensuring inclusiveness and equality" in special schools, homes, and vocational training centres for people with disabilities. The campaign would include activities like Raja Yoga meditation, technical demonstrations using mobile technology, value-based games, and awareness programs on drug abuse and cleanliness.

Parent Support Group – Program:

Mr. Nejumudheen from CM Seed Pen conducted a one-day workshop for Parent of the special needs to empowering abilities. “From Challenge to Change – The Parentpreneur Way”.

Diwali Celebration and Lakshmi Pooja:

Diwali was celebrated with great joy at Outreach Special School, where children enjoy fireworks and the festive lights. Following the Diwali celebrations, students and staff gathered for Lakshmi Pooja, seeking blessings of prosperity and positivity.

TATTVA – 2025

TATTVA – V-Excel Educational Trust, Chennai, organized a two-day Art Exhibition. The event was filled with creativity, inspiration, and the beautiful expression of art by Special students from over 25 special schools. 10 artworks and 10 photographs created by OutReach, were displayed and we were delighted that most of them were successfully auctioned.

OCTOBER 2:

The initiative of creating job opportunities for the women empowerment wing was flagged off at the school.

OCTOBER 3:

Ayudha pooja and Vijayadashami were celebrated and the school reopened for the second term.

OCTOBER 13:

"Some students from the Class 12 Psychology department of Nathella Vidhyodhya School visited, conducted assessments, interacted with the children, and gave gifts to our students."

OCTOBER 13:

Diwali gift voucher & sweets distributed to our students & staff's.

OCTOBER 14:

North zone district level Sports meet at Opportunity school, Veppery.

OCTOBER 15:

Inter zone cultural competition at Opportunity school, Veppery.

OCTOBER 16:

Guest from Tiruttani govt. school visited our school.

OCTOBER 17:

Sun TV unit people visited and recorded reality show and conducted some games for our students on account of Deepavali celebrations

OCTOBER 17:

A donor distributed Diwali dress & sweets to students.

OCTOBER 17:

Diwali sarees distributed to all the staffs.

OCTOBER 25:

DDAWO North Smt. Sendhilkumari visited our School.

OCTOBER 26:

15 Students & staffs participated in the yearly event of TATVA Art and photography competition conducted for students with special needs.

Diwali Celebration at V-Excel (18th October 2025):

The day seemed to be full of cultural richness and togetherness. The Diwali celebrations were so well-rounded with both spiritual and fun elements:

• The symbolic lighting of diyas and decoration of rangoli really captured the essence of Diwali. It’s wonderful how everyone participated in decorating the space and creating that festive spirit.
• The Diwali greetings exchange and sharing of sweets must have fostered a strong sense of camaraderie, especially with students and staff coming together in such a joyful way.
• Firecrackers, though they’re often a highlight of Diwali, can also be fun and exciting for all. It’s great that everyone got a chance to enjoy them in a safe and controlled environment.

Ayudha Pooja and Vijayadashami

On October 1st, 2025, we celebrated Ayudha Pooja and Vijayadashami at our centre involving parents and children . Parents were warmly invited, and children actively participated by decorating the school with traditional mango leaf thoranams. As part of the rituals, pori and sundal were offered as prasadam and shared with all students, staff, and parents. Ayudha Pooja is a special day during Navaratri when we show gratitude by worshipping the tools, books, and instruments we use in daily life—reminding us that all work is sacred. Vijayadasami, also known as Dussehra, marks the victory of good over evil, symbolized by Goddess Durga’s triumph over Mahishasura and Lord Rama’s victory over Ravana. It is also considered an auspicious day to begin learning, known as Vidyarambham. Together, these festivals bring a sense of unity, reverence, and celebration.

Exploring love towards art:

The child's interest for art might reveal the close, intimate bond they have with artistic expression. In addition to doing paper crafts to create torans with various colours and patterns, our kids were thrilled to be painting diyas for the Diwali festival. It serves as a sensory exercise and improves our kids' ability to concentrate both visually and tactilely. They painted diyas with great enthusiasm and experimented with a variety of colours.

Diwali celebration:

Diwali is the "Festival of Lights," it is commonly known as Deepavali.

On Oct 17th, we celebrated Diwali by lighting the holy diyas that our kids had painted and by firing the green crackers. The centre was decorated with torans and crafts made by our young artists. Mrs. Lekshmi Ramesh graced the occasion by attending and sharing Diwali stories with the children.

Guests from Super Auto Forge HR, including Mr. Gnanakaran, Mrs. Sumathy, attended the Diwali Celebration and lighted diyas that added to the festive spirit. The occasion was made more special by providing sweets and snacks to all.

This month began with Vijayadashami, preparation of products for sale and for Tattva, artwork and photography for TATTVA and ended with Diwali celebrations.

Vijayadashami Celebrations on 2nd Oct 2025

Trainees, teachers, and staff came together to celebrate Vijayadashami. A pundit performed special pooja on the occasion in our Workspace, Trust Room, Sreyes Outlet, and Block Printing Unit.

A new trainee, Rohith, joined VTU on Vijayadashami day.

EXHIBITION CUM SALE OF V-EXCEL PRODUCTS AT ATOS CHENNAI ON 13th and 14th OCT 2025 AT ATOS OFFICE, SIRUSERI

ATOS gave VTU, an opportunity to participate in an exhibition cum sale of products. The VTU team, consisting of trainer Siva and Manivannan went both the days and KLC teacher Karthika came for a day. We received an overwhelming response from the visitors, who appreciated the uniqueness and quality of our products. It was heartening to see our products stand out among those of other NGOs. We are grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with ATOS and contribute to such a noble cause and thank Ms. Kadhija, for keen interest in our participation, encouraging and supporting us in making this event a success.

TARANG ON THEME TOGETHER BY A CARNATIC QUARTLET - 16TH NOV 2025 AT BVB

The theme for Tarang for the month of November was "Together by a Carnatic Quartlet," and it featured the incredibly talented Shri R Jeeva on the Thavil, accompanied by Shri M Karthikeyan on the Nadaswaram, Ms Shreya Devnath on the Electric Violin, and Shri Praveen Sparsh on the mridangam.

Tarang’s monthly theme, beautifully curated by our wonderful coordinator Ms. Usha Suresh, continue to surprise and captivate everyone. Each month, various musical instruments are introduced in a unique way, creating an engaging and enriching experience for our staff, students, and trainees.

The performance this time was nothing short of extraordinary. As soon as the program began, apin-drop silence filled the room. Some trainees eagerly started to tap rhythmically on their chairs, joining in and expressing their excitement through music.

DIWALI CELEBRATIONS ON 17th OCT 2025 AT SREYES VTU

The Diwali celebrations held on Friday, 17th October 2025, at VTU were truly incredible. Joy and enthusiasm filled the air as trainees and staff came together to light diyas and candles, symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness. It was heartwarming to see everyone embrace the festive spirit, spreading warmth and positivity throughout the event.

One of the most memorable moments was seeing trainees who once feared bursting crackers overcome their apprehensions. Encouraged by their peers’ confidence, they participated with newfound courage and independence. This beautiful display of confidence reflected the supportive and inclusive environment fostered at VTU.

The atmosphere was filled with laughter, excitement, and togetherness as trainees enjoyed the festivities.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who contributed to making this celebration a resounding success.

Heartfelt thanks to Mr. Vinod Kumar for sponsoring the crackers for VTU trainees this year.

TATTVA 2025 ON 25th & 26th October 2025

Five trainees were selected to participate in Tattva 2025. They were trained by Vasanth, Rishi, and the VTU teachers in artwork and photography. A total of 10 artworks and 14 photographs were selected and uploaded to the Tattva Google link.

The trainees were felicitated on 26th October 2025 at the Tattva event and received certificates from the Hon’ble Tamil Nadu Health Minister, Shri M. Subramanian

VOCATIONAL ACTIVITIES:

ART & CRAFT:

• Jute plate, Tray and Agarbathi holder done by the trainees with the guidance of Anu and Siva.

• Again, Paper bags for Thula have been made by trainees by splitting the process.

• One trainee has become independent and a target has been set up.

TAILORING:

• For TATTVA table runner materials were measured using template and were cut by the trainees. Two trainees engaged in stitching the runners. Tags were done by all the trainees and delivered on time.

BLOCK PRINTING:

• Block printed in Fabric for SNEH and for sale by Varun, Vishal, Rithvik with Teacher Anu and Bhavani.

Packing of Sreyes Farm Products:

Packing of Sreyes Farm products was done by Raghavendra and Veerasekar under the guidance of teacher Siva.

Movement Session:

Movement session was conducted between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on all Saturdays by Mr. Ganesh Ram. The trainees participated and performed the activities based on the instructor’s guidance.

FUNCTIONAL ACADEMICS:

• Uma was oriented about the Vijayadasami and Diwali celebrations.

• In the group session, the topic on the Respiratory System was discussed, along with a conversation on helping mothers at home.

COUNSELLING/THERAPY/MOVEMENT

• Vasanth and Jaya had regular sessions of therapy and counselling respectively.