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Christmas Celebration in EI/VRC

Christmas is a very special time for small children. It is not just about decorations and gifts, but about joy, togetherness, and the excitement of being part of something magical. Every activity — from making ornaments to singing carols — helps children feel the spirit of the season and creates memories they will cherish.

We began by preparing festive decorations, a cheerful “Happy Christmas” name board, a handmade crib, and a bright Christmas tree. Special sensory gifts were chosen for the children, and gift bags were packed with care.

Children took part in making hangings shaped like trees, stars, balls, gifts, and bells using colorful charts. A circular name board was created to welcome everyone. The crib was built with bamboo sticks, cardboard, and charts, while the Christmas tree was decorated with lights, balls, and bells. The children enjoyed exploring the decorations through sight and touch.

For gifts, we selected items that would bring sensory delight — flashing spiky balls, party poppers, and rainbow magic springs. To make the gifts even more special, paper bags were crafted using Christmas‑themed wrappers.

The celebration was filled with music and joy. The team practised carols and sang carols in both Tamil and English with the children. Their happiness was clear as they enjoyed the songs, dances, and surprises, making the day truly memorable.

December started with a BIG Bang – continuous rains the first few days of the month, with school being closed for the students. Luckily December 6th, Saturday was a bright day for the Bazaar for which the whole building of Sharada had been prepared to receive our friends, relatives and well-wishers – young and old.

December Bazaar 2025 – An event to experience:

Every year in The December Bazaar, we at KLC try to bring in an experience of just not selling the products made by our students and trainees of V-Excel, but also a feeling of what we do, how we work, what the students go through in their day at KLC . We were happy that this was sensed - that feeling of calm in the environment 🤗. That was the beginning and the most important thing. This Bazaar could not have happened without all our Chennai units – EI/VRC, VTU and YES, apart from KLC staff, coming together. A BIG thank you to them.

Products made by the students and trainees from almost all V-Excel units were displayed and sold. Highlight and a moment of satisfaction was when we had a room full of existing and ex- KLC student counters selling their products. Preethi Ravali's, Sreya and Vidya's, Varsha's, Sai Kishan's, Advaith's Amma's products. “Thank you for encouraging Sai Kishan, it was a very good experience. I wish he had come. The response was good. Thank you all🙏”

Experiential activities like – palm basket weaving, chakki flour grinding, foot massage, painting, play therapy room, OT room games, the calm of the Temple, the Felting activity were hugely popular with the visitors, and many tried them and enjoyed them. This was the soul of the Bazaar as intended.

The whole team of EI/VRC, who devised 14 games which were interesting, enjoyable, some which needed a lot of thinking, and dexterity of eye hand coordination. Everyone enjoyed the experience and found some games challenging. The children loved it.

The Food counter with a steady list of delicious food items from 11 am till 7 pm was a big hit with the visitors.

Feedback:

Inclusive Art Fest 2025 – Nandavanam

On 9th December, at the Open-Air Theatre of Madras School of Social Work, Egmore, students and staff of KLC enjoyed the activities of the Inclusive Art Fest 2025, where they tried their hands at painting, fun zone, art and craft creation and watched the cultural activities. Thank you Nandavanam for giving this opportunity to our students.

December Tarangs – A Fund Raiser and a Conscious Endeavour

On December 13th at 8.30 am (IST), an online pre-recorded Tarang with Santhosh, Samanvitha, Vigneswar, Shri Hari and Vishwas offering some melodious retro songs to the audience who logged in from all over the world premiered on YouTube. This was a fundraiser for V-Excel from the staunch supporters of Tarang and V-Excel over the last few years since the pandemic. Thank you for your support and we are grateful to Usha Suresh for organising this.

On 18th December, Thursday a group of young student artists from the US, keen to perform for our students and trainees amidst their busy schedule, performed to a packed audience at Sharada. The songs were familiar, loved by the children, and enjoyed by everyone. Thank you, Harini, Bhavani, and Arnav, for your commitment to our students.

The Hectic Last Week of the Term:

We at KLC thought about bringing a different kind of Christmas this year for the students – a time for loving, giving, saying thank you and spending time with family and friends.

A Unique Christmas Tree:

It started with an unusual selection of a tree to be decorated as a Christmas Tree by the students. We selected a tall living plant / tree from our own school garden, and the students decorated it on the 15th accompanied by singing of Carols by the teachers and students.

Giving of Christmas gifts to other classes

On 16th, handmade Christmas gifts made by the students and teachers of each class were given to the other classes / grades, as they went around singing carols in groups. This is a tradition that is followed every year. The season of giving.

Acknowledging and thanking:

As mentioned in our December Bazaar note, this event would not have been possible without the collective help of all the Chenai V-Excel units – EI/VRC, VTU and YES apart from Aparna, the Admin and Support Staff teams, who gave their full support before, throughout the day and after. In keeping with the Christmas spirit, we invited them to KLC on 17th, Wednesday and offered out thanks and gratitude in being with us and for us. We also offered them the experience of walking the Advent circle, with Neha singing Christmas Carols.

Culmination of the Term – 19th December:

“Hope is Born” - a Christmas Play by the students and teachers of KLC, for which the practice happened in the last 2 weeks, was performed for the select audience of the parents of the students. The story, script, music, narrations, costumes, props, were all made in-house. This was a simple, but a deep play enacted by the students.

Advent for the Parents:

The play was followed by an Advent circle movement for the parents who had come to watch the play. It was done in silence and with reverence by everyone who was there, parents and siblings of the students.

Sharing and giving - A Christmas Feast - Pot Luck Lunch for the parents:

Vegetable Rice, Tomato Rice, Raita, Sarkarai Pongal, Curd rice, Potato Chips, Pickles and Raw Banana sabzi was the potluck menu organised for the parents on 19th Friday. There were many eager mother’s hands that lent their culinary skills in bringing these dishes to be shared. Lunch was a happy, sumptuous, calm experience where they shared stories, got to know each other, and had a good time. There were requests for more such occasions to meet and share to be organised by the school. Thank you to all those who helped us to make this day and occasion a good experience.

Christmas gifts to students of every class made by the teachers:

Every student and trainee in KLC got the same gift, made by their teachers, - a group of elves holding hands around a candle. The term closed when these gifts were given to them, and a fond farewell said for the holidays to come.

KLC will remain closed for the Christmas holidays until January 1st. Wishing all of you a “Very Happy New Year of 2026”, may it be filled with lots of love, happiness, joy, peace and health. Wishes from all of us at KLC.

December 2, 2025

The school picnic was organised on 2nd December at Grapes Embassy. The children enjoyed the pleasant ambience surrounded by grapevine yards. Swings and the sight of animals, especially the iguana, were a major attraction for the children. They had great fun enjoying the train ride and bullock cart ride. The delicious food, including misal pav, pulao, and jalebis, added to their happiness. Overall, it was a joyful and memorable experience for all the children.

December 6, 2025

On 6th December, Mahanirvan Divas of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar was observed at VLC. Staff and students paid tribute to Babasaheb by offering flowers and remembering his great contribution to society. Everyone showed respect and honoured his ideals of equality and education.

December 13, 2025

A valuable presentation session was conducted at V-Excel Learning Centre, focusing on therapeutic and educational approaches for children with special needs.

Ms. Pranati Tribhubvan presented on the Seven Lively Arts Theory based on the philosophy of Rudolf Steiner. She explained that education should not be limited to intellectual learning but must include artistic, practical, emotional, physical, and spiritual development. The session highlighted the holistic growth of the child through thinking, feeling, and doing (head, heart, and hands). She elaborated on the Seven Lively Arts—Music, Speech, Movement/Dance, Drama, Modelling (Clay Art), Drawing, and Painting and their role in enhancing motor skills, concentration, comprehension, communication, creativity, confidence, and social skills in children with special needs. Developmental stages, imagination, rhythm, experiential learning, and the importance of free play therapy were also emphasised.

Ms. Tanmai Mulay conducted the second presentation on Mindfulness Theory for children with special needs. She explained mindfulness as the non-judgmental awareness of the present moment, aimed at improving self-regulation, attention, and emotional resilience. She discussed key components such as training attention through focus on anchors like breathing or physical sensations, developing a beginner’s mind to observe emotions without immediate reaction, and using a trauma-sensitive approach that respects each child’s window of tolerance. The session highlighted the benefits of mindfulness for children with ADHD, Autism, anxiety, and learning difficulties, including reduced impulsivity, improved sensory processing, and reduced stress. Practical, child-friendly activities such as Belly Buddies, Glitter Jars, Senses Safari, and Mindful Poses were shared as effective adapted practices.

The session was informative, practical, and highly beneficial for educators working with children with special needs.

December 13, 2025

A session was organised for the staff of V-Excel Nashik with Ms. Pooja Shirbhate, a renowned nutritionist and dietician. She conducted an interactive presentation and shared practical solutions and suggestions for a healthy lifestyle. The session focused on mood-boosting foods, healthy eating habit and proper food selection. It was very motivating and inspired positive lifestyle changes among the staff.

Deceber 21, 2025

On 21st December, Saksham Foundation felicitated Jayanthi Madam for the social work she has been doing over the years. The felicitation recognised her dedication, commitment, and valuable contribution to society.

Saksham Foundation Nashik is a non-profit organisation dedicated to empowering underprivileged children, women, and communities through education, skill development, welfare activities and social support.

December 23, 2025

Christmas Celebration at V-Excel Nashik

Christmas was celebrated happily at all three centres of V-Excel Nashik. Children and teachers came in red and white dresses.

The celebration included Christmas carols, the story of the birth of Jesus Christ, and dance performances. Santa Claus came and danced with the children. The children enjoyed chocolates, cakes, and received gifts.

Everyone wished each other Merry Christmas. The celebration was full of joy and happiness.

Parent awareness program by Maitra Foundation

Parent awareness program by Maitra Foundation with collaboration of V-Excel Learning center Pandharpur. Topic is' Priming of Adolescents.' 1st session is on 'Physical Body Awareness and Sexsuality.

Awareness about V-Excel Learning centre and Vocational training

3rd December

On 3rd December the occasion of a Person with Disability day, we arranged an awareness camp. With our children we met our neighbours. Presented them greeting cards and were given information about how our centre works for children and given information about vocational training what training is given, how we sell and marketing we do. We also sample Shenga chetney. They were happy to know about our centre.

Young Athletes program

3rd December

On the occasion of International Day of Persons with Disability, V-Excel Educational Trust, Solapur organized the 'Young Athletes' program for children aged 3 to 7 years on 3rd December .The program was inaugurated by our Chief Guests Mr. Prasha Pawar Sir who is the Zonal Head of the Paralympics, and he is also a national and international team coach.”

The kids enthusiastically participated in various activities such as hurdle jumping, balance walk, zig-zag walk. To strengthen this spirit of inclusion, Mrs. Megeri, Principal of I-School, and Mrs. Naik, Principal of Chubby Cheeks Playgroup and Nursery School, extended their wholehearted support to our initiative. From our Early Intervention Unit, more than 30 children participated enthusiastically. The collaboration between the schools and our centre created a truly inclusive atmosphere where children learned from one another, played together, and enjoyed every moment without any barrier.

Disha Visit

15th December

Mr Manoj Shethe visited our V-Excel Learning centre on 15th December. He is a District co-ordinator. He observed classes while our teachers were teaching. He also observed the classrooms, and gave some suggestions. He was also happy with the teaching.

Participation in Sports For Unique Athletes

18th December

V-Excel Educational Trust, Solapur participated in the S4UA Games – Sports for Unique Athletes with 21 students, held at Rajiv Gandhi Andh Shala on 18th December 2025. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from more than 250 children representing 22 special schools from across Solapur district.

The program was graced by Shri Raut Sir, District Chief of Divyang Sakshamikaran Vibhag, and Shri Jangam Sir, Chief Executive Officer, as the Chief Guests. A variety of sports activities were conducted, including obstacle crossing, 100-meter running, shot put throw, soft ball throw, tug of war, skipping rope, long jump, and many more. Our students delivered an outstanding performance and won 2 Gold, 2 Silver, and 2 Bronze medals in events such as 100-meter running, skipping rope, and basketball dribbling. In addition, V-Excel Educational Trust was honoured with a participation trophy. Special thanks to Ashutosh sir and V- Excel team.

Christmas Celebration

24th December

On Christmas 24th we Celebrated at V-Excel Educational Trust, Solapur.

Today our centre was filled with joy and festive spirit as we celebrated Christmas. Our children beautifully decorated the space with handcrafted items, including a Christmas tree.

Our vocational team added sweetness to the celebration by preparing a delicious vanilla cake for all three units. The day ended with music, laughter, and lots of masti.

1. National Disability Day – December 3

On the occasion of National Disability Day, celebrated annually on December 3, a cultural program was held at Nandha College of Physiotherapy, Erode, with the District Collector as the chief guest. Our students showcased a special dance performance, and all participants were rewarded for their efforts, making the event truly memorable.

2. Christmas Celebration – December 24

This month, we arranged a short trip to Soleeswarar Temple, a peaceful riverside temple in Erode. Students, parents, and staff joined together, enjoying the calm view of the river and singing bhajans in the temple atmosphere. It was a beautiful time , where parents and children shared moments of joy with teachers. Small snacks were given during the trip, and everyone returned with smiles, feeling refreshed and connected.

3. December trip to STEM Park, Erode

Located in Sree Garden, Surampatti , Erode, STEM Park encompasses an interactive space of about 48,900 sq ft under the Smart Cities Mission initiative. Established at a cost of approximately 11 crores the park opened in August 2022 and quickly became a popular hub for hands-on science and maths learning.

Key features include:

• Live Science Exhibits: Interactive gadgets demonstrating mechanics, sound and light, chemistry, and biology.

• Mathematics Zone: Engaging installations that teach concepts like trigonometry, Pythagoras’ theorem, conical sections, probability, and more.

• Evolution and Space Zone: Displays the story of life’s evolution alongside a dedicated astronomy section.

• Science Sphere and Indoor Gallery: A space for thematic exhibits and immersive learning.

• Digital Planetarium & Observatory Dome: A fully air-conditioned 360° dome with high-end projection, plus a telescope-equipped dome for sky observation and astronomy programs.

• Children’s Play Zone: An interactive area designed for younger visitors.

Over 65 members, including students, staff, parents and siblings participated in this short day trip. The visit offered a hands-on learning opportunity as students explored live scientific experiments.One of the most captivating experiences was the planetarium show, where students were transported into the wonders of the universe. They watched stunning visuals of planets, stars, and galaxies inside a dome theatre, making science come alive in the most fascinating way.

To add to the enjoyment, we organized interactive games that engaged both students and parents, fostering teamwork and laughter. After a refreshing snack break, we returned with hearts full of joy and minds enriched with knowledge. It was a perfect blend of education and recreation!

Wishing everyone a Happy and Prosperous New Year from all of us at Erode!

Visit by VVDN Technologies:

Heartfelt Gratitude to the Women Directors of VVDN Technologies. We sincerely thank Smt. Neethu Dhalal, Smt. Preethi Gupta, and Smt. Shalini Bansal of VVDN Technologies for visiting OutReach Special School on 1st December 2025. Your visit was truly encouraging and meaningful for our students, staff, and the entire school community. During your visit, you observed the various activities, therapies, and services provided for children and young adults with special needs. Your kind words and interest greatly motivated our team. We are also deeply grateful for your generous contribution, which will be used to purchase a vibrator plate for sensory therapy and a musical guitar for music therapy. These resources will greatly support the overall development and emotional well-being of our students.

A Kiosk that showcases vocational training products made by young adults with special needs at Swelect Energy Systems:

“Special Hands” A Kiosk that showcases vocational training products made by young adults with special needs. What began as a humble effort in a small town like Pollachi, has now found a proud place in a corporate office at Chennai—marking a meaningful journey of inclusion and empowerment. This remarkable achievement reflects the collective dedication of the students, special educators, and vocational trainers who believed in ability beyond disability. Our heartfelt thanks to Ms Aarthi Balan, VP – Channels, Marcom & IT, Swelect Energy Systems, Chennai for championing this wonderful initiative and creating a platform where special hands create extraordinary value.

Group Therapy Session – 16

The 16th-month group therapy session focused on enhancing key developmental skills through engaging and structured activities. The session included visual perception tasks to improve recognition and understanding, attention and focus activities to strengthen concentration, and sensory cocktails to support sensory integration. Speech-based activities encouraged communication and expression, while coordination exercises helped improve motor planning and teamwork. Overall, the session provided a supportive and interactive environment that promoted learning, participation, and holistic development among the children.

World Disability Day, 2025

World Disability Day, 2025 showcased the handmade vocational products at Shivameds Hospital, Pollachi and visit by Dr. Gayathri from Little Bees Pediatric Dentistry, Pollachi:

World Disability Day 2025 was meaningfully celebrated at Shivameds Hospital, Pollachi, by showcasing handmade vocational products created by our special students. The event highlighted their creativity, skills, and abilities, promoting inclusion and awareness. The celebration was further enriched by the visit of Dr. Gayathri from LittleBees Pediatric Dentistry, Pollachi, whose presence and encouragement added great value to the occasion.

Christmas Celebration at OutReach Special School:

Christmas was joyfully celebrated at OutReach Special School with warmth and cheer. The celebration included fun-filled activities, festive decorations, and joyful interactions that brought smiles to our students. The event created a happy and inclusive atmosphere, spreading the true spirit of love, sharing, and togetherness.

Monthly Parent – Teacher meeting:

The monthly parent–teacher meeting was conducted to discuss students’ progress and address multiple concerns shared by parents. The session was conducted by Our Special Educator Mr. BalaMurugan, Our Educational Psychologist Dr. S. Manju and Our Senior Physiotherapist Dr. S. Kanagarajan which encouraged open communication, guidance, and collaborative planning to support each child’s learning and overall development.

Visit by Mrs. Deepika Sri, HR – VVDN Technologies:

Mrs. Deepika Sri, HR from VVDN Technologies, visited our centre and warmly interacted with the students. She spread festive cheer by gifting Christmas and New Year goodies, bringing smiles and joy to all the children.

December 3rd, 2025 – World Disability Day Celebration

World Disability Day was celebrated at our centre on December 3rd, 2025, with great enthusiasm and active participation from both students and trainees. To promote teamwork and cooperation, participants were divided into two groups. One group prepared a healthy vegetable salad, while the other group prepared a colorful fruit salad.

These activities helped students develop essential life skills such as sorting, cutting (with support), mixing, sharing, and following simple instructions. Additionally, the centre name was beautifully decorated using fresh vegetables, creating a vibrant and meaningful display that reflected creativity and inclusiveness.

Our Srirangam staff designed a special rangoli for World Disability Day using disability symbols to promote awareness and inclusiveness.

The celebration emphasized awareness of abilities beyond disabilities, encouraged healthy eating habits, and provided a joyful, hands-on learning experience for everyone involved.

Karthigai Deepam Celebration – December 3rd, 2025

Karthigai Deepam was celebrated at our centre on the evening of December 3rd, 2025. Staff, students, and trainees actively participated in lighting Agal Vilakku (traditional oil lamps), which were placed at the entrance of each and every room in the centre.

The activity helped promote cultural awareness, coordination, and participation among the students and trainees. The beautifully lit lamps created a peaceful and festive atmosphere throughout the centre, making the celebration meaningful and joyful for everyone involved.

Remedial Group Activity – December 18th, 2025

A Remedial Group Activity was conducted on December 18th, 2025, from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm at our centre. All remedial students were collectively assembled and engaged in various activities such as rhymes telling, art and craft, group play, and dance.

The staff prepared crowns for all the students and placed them on their heads. The students enjoyed wearing the crowns, and the parents were very happy as well.

The session created a joyful and energetic atmosphere. Students actively participated and enjoyed the activities very much, making the programme lively and meaningful.

Greens Plucking Activity – December 22nd, 2025

A greens plucking activity was conducted on December 22nd, 2025. All the trainees actively participated in plucking the greens. The activity helped improve fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and involvement in simple daily life tasks.

Visit to Butterfly Park – December 24th, 2025

On December 24th, 2025, students and trainees from our centre visited the Butterfly Park located at Melur, Srirangam as an educational and recreational outing. The visit provided a wonderful opportunity for them to observe different species of butterflies in a natural and peaceful environment.

During the visit, the students showed great interest in watching the butterflies, identifying colors, and exploring the garden surroundings. The outing helped enhance their sensory experiences, observation skills, and awareness of nature. It also encouraged social interaction, communication, and enjoyment outside the classroom setting.

They enjoyed seeing the water fountain and the butterfly larvae cave with animal and bird paintings. During the visit, they enjoyed themselves a lot in the play area. They were excited to take photos in the butterfly-themed photoshoot area.

Overall, the visit to the Butterfly Park was a joyful and enriching experience for everyone, creating memorable moments and promoting learning through real-life exposure.

Monthly Birthday Celebration (December 2025):

The practice of celebrating birthdays collectively each month is a wonderful initiative that spreads joy and strengthens the bond among staff, students, and trainees. In December, the birthdays of Ms. Pradeepa and Ms. Nithyalakshmi were celebrated with a cheerful cake-cutting ceremony, creating moments of shared happiness and positive energy. Such celebrations foster a strong sense of community, making everyone feel recognized, included, and valued.

Outdoor Activity Report

The children of Nellai recently embarked on an exciting trip to the Animal Theme Exhibition0n 27-12-2025. The exhibition was designed to spark curiosity and provide hands-on learning experiences about the fascinating world of animals.

During the trip, the children explored various sections showcasing wildlife from different habitats—forests, deserts, oceans, and even the Arctic. They were thrilled to see realistic models, interactive displays, and educational charts that explained animal behavior, food habits, and adaptations.

The highlight of the exhibition was the interactive zone, where children engaged in fun activities such as virtual reality experiences that allowed them to "walk" through jungles and observe animals in their natural environments.

Teachers and guides accompanied the children, ensuring that the trip was not only enjoyable but also deeply educational. The children returned very happy as though they had visited a jungle.

Karthigai Deepam Celebration

On December 4, 2025, we celebrated Karthigai Deepam. Our staff members lighted diyas and assisted our kids in doing the same. The centre was illuminated by the vibrant diyas that our children painted. The entire process filled us all with joy and happiness.

Christmas Celebration

On December 24, 2025, our Kolapakkam centre had a joyful and united Christmas celebration. The celebration was genuinely unforgettable as children dressed as Santa Claus contributed seasonal spirit and SAF (Super Auto Forge) HR personnel relished the occasion. Moments of joy, inclusivity, and festive warmth were mirrored in the event. The celebration was made livelier by parents who created Christmas trees and brought them to the centre. As a Christmas celebration, cup-cakes were given to everyone. The children were eating the cake with great enthusiasm and enjoys the occasion.

Festive Art and Craft Projects

Children were taught how to make crafts with paper, such as cutting sheets, coloring charts, and attaching cotton, as part of our Christmas celebration. These activities benefited the children with their sensory demands and were also enjoyable for them. The children's artwork was used to create thorans, which gave the celebration more color.

New Garden Setup

In our Kolapakkam center, fence has been installed to create a new garden. Many kinds of plants are kept, including various colors of Hibuscus, Banglore Rose, Paneer Rose, Sangu Pushpam, Jathi malli, Nithya Malli, Changing rose, Tulsi, Kanakambaram, different colours of Arali, December flower, Karpuravalli, Marudhani, and so on. We had over twenty-five plants. Watering the plants every day makes the kids very pleased.

December, the final month of the year, was a joyful and engaging period filled with celebrations. The month included World Disability Day celebrations, Christmas and New Year festivities, a monthly field trip, and various vocational and therapeutic activities.

December Bazaar On World Disability Day, 6th Dec 2025 @ Sharada, V-Excel

VTU was part of the December Bazaar where we are given the Soup, snacks and product stall of V-Excel. Trainees were assigned in both the stall with the teachers. We prepared soup and Masal Vada sold at the counter. Trainees had good social skills by interacting with the customers who visited our stall. Overall we had a good response full day.

Anubhav - Digital Carnival for the Special ones at Clarkes School on 18th December 2025 and Tarang at Sharada.

Five trainees and two teachers from VTU attended the Digital Carnival organised for special children. Trainees participated in various digital-zone activities and experienced the joy of sound-based interactive games. Some engaged in puzzle activities such as Match the Pieces, while others explored different fun-based learning zones. The trainees thoroughly enjoyed the activities and the exposure.

TARANG @ SHARADA ON 18TH DECEMBER 2025

The theme for Tarang in the month of December was “Colours.” The event featured the incredibly talented Ms Harini Ganesh and Ms. Bhavani Ganesh on vocals, accompanied by Shri Arnav Sudarshan on the Mirudangam.

Tarang’s monthly themes, thoughtfully curated by our wonderful coordinator Ms. Usha Suresh, continue to delight and inspire everyone. Each month, different musical instruments are introduced in unique and engaging ways, creating a rich and immersive experience for our staff, students, and trainees.

The performance was truly captivating. As the program began, several trainees enthusiastically clapped along, expressing their joy and emotional connection to the music.

Monthly Field trip on 26th December, 2025

Visit to Tholkappiya Poonga, Sangeetha & Museum of Possibilities

As part of our monthly experiential learning program, VTU joined hands with Aram Special School for a meaningful outing.

A group of young special adults visited Tholkappiya Poonga, where they explored nature and learned through observation and interaction. VTU then hosted the Aram students for lunch at Sangeetha, which they thoroughly enjoyed.

Following lunch, the group visited the Museum of Possibilities.

Mr. Prabhakar (MOP) explained the exhibits in a simple and relatable manner, helping the students understand each activity and its benefits. The visit offered a valuable new learning experience for all participants.

CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR CELEBRATION AT VTU ON 30TH DEC 2025

VTU celebrated Christmas and New Year eve this year in a very different way. Self and Usha mam informed to Vasanth to do some activity based new year celebration.

He thoughtfully created activities reflecting the journey of challenges, efforts, and achievements throughout 2025, motivating everyone to move positively into 2026. The sessions were engaging, enjoyable, and deeply reflective. Trainees, teachers, and staff all participated actively and had a memorable experience.

VOCATIONAL ACTIVITIES/FUNCTIONAL ACADEMICS/THERAPY/COUNSELLING

VOCATIONAL ACTIVITIES:

Tailoring:

Tailoring unit team stitched bags and patterns are Completed the products for December Bazaar 2025 and continue in Ramanashram order for December 2005 and same completed and delivered end of this month.

Craft:

• Trainees made with paper rolls, papermache and created a new year calendar for gifting all management and unit heads in the new year.

FUNCTIONAL ACADEMICS/THERAPY/MOVEMNT AND COUNSELLING SESSIONS:

• Uma had group sessions on Christmas and New Year celebrations.

THERAPY AND COUNSELLING::

• Vasanth had his group and individual sessions

• Jayadevi met parents for this term and individual sessions for trainees and trainers and a had a group session with teachers and staff.

Key highlights for the month of December 2025

• World Disability Awareness Day – 03 December

• V-Excel December Bazaar – 06 December

• Anubhav event – 18 December

• Christmas Celebration – 23 and 24 December

• New Year Eve Celebration – 31 December

• Production

• Choir performances

International Disability Day – 03 December

It was a happy moment for the YES team, to know that our alumni N. Hariharan, currently working for Equitas Small Finance Bank, got the opportunity to compere the event at Equitas to mark the International Disability Day. Mr. John Alex, CSR Head, ED and CEO shared the happy news and the pictures. This gives us immense pleasure and pride to see that our trainees are included beautifully in their respective workplaces.

V-Excel December Bazaar – 06 December

On 06 December YES team participated in the V-Excel’s December Bazaar. Every year, December Bazaar is one of the events the organization look forward to, as it provides all the units an opportunity to showcase the talents of the trainees through the products they make. This year as well, YES team started the planning for this and even included new range of beautiful products. The whole YES team was present at the HO, and was part of the event through the day helping the guests and to make sure they do not miss any activities or games that were planned. They were also at the sale counter managing the stalls.

Anubhav Event – 18 December

V-Excel received an invitation from the Clarke school to enjoy and experience the virtual treat, Anubhav, a Digital Carnival Event. All the trainees and trainers from YES visited and they tried all the virtual games and activities. Trainees had a very different experience as all the activities were very interesting and they were thoroughly guided by the volunteers from IIT, Madras, who had organized the event.

Christmas celebration – 23 and 24 December

Christmas was celebrated at YES with the usual fun fare and festivity. The celebrations happened on 23 and 24 December. On 23 December, we had simple games and fun challenges for the trainees. The celebration was well planned and one of our staff members entertained the group dressed as Santa Claus. Each trainee also received a backpack as gift. This was sponsored by our CSR partner Hexaware. There was also dance performance by all the trainees. This was choreographed and trained by our theatre and movement trainer Ms. Muthazhagi.

On 24 December, we had a team cake making ceremony. This was organized and sponsored by the volunteer group Take A Step (TAS). Ms. Aditi who is a baker by passion, volunteered to visit YES, and helped us bake the yummy cake. TAS had brought all the materials needed for the cake and all the trainees were involved cake making. This was a new experience for the trainees who are not part of the Kitchen as a vocation.

New Year Eve Celebration – 31 December

Each vocation at YES, brought in a surprise contribution to welcome the new year 2026.

Greeting cards were prepared by the Printing and Documentation unit and colourful pom-poms were crafted by the Arts and Crafts trainees. Kitchen team made a yummy cake and the Laundry team decorated the place for the celebration. The therapist conducted meaningful and interesting games as part of the celebration.

The celebration started with a gratitude note to the year 2025 and all the people who contributed and were part of the journey through the year. A lucky draw was organised to gift the staff members.

Cake was cut and shared to all.

Celebration ended with some music and dance...to make the moment even more cheerful.

Production

In December, we completed 40 printed water bottles for Caterpillar. The water bottles were distributed to the employees who were part of the TATTVA volunteering team.

We also completed an order of 100 printed mugs for ARSR foundation with their logo and these are to be distributed to all the members of the foundation.

From the Arts and Crafts unit, 40 vegetable bags with lovely screen printing, were stitched and delivered.

Choir performances

YES trainees along with a couple of trainers participated and performed in various choir programs alongside the Sargam choir group. Sargam choir is an inclusive choir group led by Dr. Sudha Raja and 8 trainees and 2 trainers from YES have become an integral part of the group sharing stages with participants from different age groups and background. Following are the events they participated.