Saturday, February 28, 2015

Samapanthi Bojanam arranged by Tamilnadu Adi-Dravidar & Tribal Welfare Department generates a feeling of social equality to a great extent.


Samapanthi Bojanam taken place on 26th Feb.2015

Samapanthi Bojanam arranged by Tamilnadu Adi-Dravidar & Tribal Welfare Department generates a feeling of social equality to a great extent. Conducting Samapanthi Bojanam (A mass meal programme) to eradicate untouchability had been arranged in Arumbukalnar community centre of Sirugamani Town Panchayat with the financial support of Trichirapalli District Adi-Dravidar & Tribal Welfare Department. District Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Officer, Special Tahsildar,PRO of the Department and the Sona Selvam of Sirugamani Town Panchyat Chairman and counselors and public representatives and public participated in the Samapanthi Bojanam arranged on 26th February 2015. SEVAI a local NGO conducted the Samapanthi Bojanam program with the financial support of Trichirapalli District Adi-Dravidar & Tribal
Samabanthi Bojanam theme  message meeting
Welfare Department. Around 1000 people of the locality participated in this Samapanthi Bojanam. The District Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Officer spoke on the occasion, “
Untouchability is a curse on our society. Untouchability should not be practiced in our society as it is illegal and some places it has been alleged that it compels people to put barriers between man and man and never allows them to think in terms of oneness amongst people as it keeps the so-called upper classes away from the weaker section of the society and if it happens and our people are to remove of this curse from the society. Conducting Samapanthi Bojanam is one of the schemes of Adi-Dravidar & Tribal Welfare Department and the Department appreciates the efforts of the local NGO for its efforts to bring the people of various castes to-
Meals served by local women self help groups women
gather for this Samapanthi Bojanam.
Due to Samapanthi Bojanam (A mass meal program) conducted over the years by the Tamilnadu Government, a feeling of social equality has been generated to a great extent”.-Govin

Tamilnadu Board of Continuing Education promotes quality of life improvement of poor and needy.


Dr.Malcolm S.Adiseshiah  Award presented to Mr.George IPS in 2004
Tamilnadu Board of Continuing Education promotes quality of life improvement of poor and needy. Tamilnadu Board of Continuing Education. Malcolm Sathiyanathan Adiseshiah is the founder and the first president of Tamilnadu Board of Continuing Education. Subsequently Dr.Jayagopal, Shri.Rangabashyam IAS(Retd) served as the Presidents of Tamilnadu Board of Continuing Education and currently Dr.K.Govindaraju is serving as the President of Tamilnadu Board of Continuing Education. The Tamilnadu Board of Continuing Education had its beginning in the Adult and Continuing Education program in 1975.  It was subsequently upgraded as parent body of State Resource Centre for Adult, Continuing Education with the aim of  planned involvement of NGOs and Government Departments for in community
Prof.Ratna Natarajan Secretary TNBCE addresses
extension activities. The Tamilnadu Board of Continuing Education introduced the concept of Continuing Education Programmes to meet the variety of educational needs of neo-literates youths and community as per the guidelines of Government of India. The extension activities of the Tamilnadu Board of Continuing Education are mainly focused on educational interventions to create awareness among communities about various social issues related to peoples’ life. The Tamilnadu Board of Continuing Education has brought out reading materials on various issues, including for neo-literates. Documentation and dissemination of teaching-learning materials for Adult and continuing Education has also been one of the functions of the Tamilnadu Board of Continuing Education.  A serious effort is being made to bring down the illiteracy rate and the dropout percentage in schools through a coordinated effort by non-governmental organisations, educationists and volunteers. Malcolm S. Adiseshiah and Mc Levy awards, were instituted by the Tamil Nadu Board of Continuing Education in recognition of concrete efforts taken by the officials,NGOs and Individuals for the promotion of Continuing education for the equivalency Education program, Quality of life improvement of poor and needy population, livelihood promotion and individual interest and communal harmony and national integration programs. Literacy Day, women’s day etc are regularly celebrated by Tamilnadu Board of Continuing Education.-Govin

Friday, February 27, 2015

SEVAI Shanthi Matriculation Higher Secondary School Anniversary-2015: Bharatanatyam has overall health benefits.



Bharatanatyam performed

Bharatanatyam has overall health benefits. Bharatanatyam was performed in SEVAI Shanthi Matric Higher Secondary School on the occasion of School anniversary-2015. Bharatanatyam dance form has been a traditional dance of Tamilnadu. This popular dance form is a combination of melody, expressions, and rhythm. The three primary elements of Bharatanatyam emphasize body movements and various dance postures; highlight rhythm and body movements, gives significance to poem and drama. A perfect combination of all three elements makes a perfect dance. If performed with absolute concentration this dance form is as beneficial as yoga. The numerous health benefits of bharatanatyam include helping to improves body balance, helps improve the flexibility. This dance form is associated with non verbal communication and facial expressions. Here facial expressions and hand gestures are the main ways to express and communicate feelings.
Bharathanatiyam performance by students of SEVAI School
Bharatanatyam Dance can increase dancer’s flexibility. Many of the steps require squatting half-way or sitting completely with knees spread and back straight. Practice this a few times and the students of Bharatanatyam feel more nimble within minutes. Bharatanatyam develops concentration and it Bharatanatyam improves the overall response of both the body and the mind, as the dancer also needs to remember different steps, their names, the different moves, rhythm and beats of the song and maintain the synchrony and sharpens the mental skills, improves concentration, and develops mental alertness. Bharatnatyam dancing has specific beneficial impact on maintaining favourable body composition variables in children and thereby reducing the chance of overweight in adulthood. Moreover, dance can increase your flexibility. Many of the steps require squatting half-way or sitting completely with knees spread and back straight. Practice this a few times and you’ll feel more nimble within minutes. Bharatanatyam has overall health benefits it contributes to the healthy well-being. 
Cultural events by students
The most other dances performed in the school Anniversary also have physical exercise benefits also -Govin

Tuesday, February 24, 2015

SEVAI Shanthi Matric Higher Secondary School promotes Cultural heritage




SEVAI Shanthi Matric Higher Secondary School promotes Cultural heritage by organizing the value based cultural events of the school and it can provide an
automatic sense of unity and belonging within a group and allows us to better understand previous generations and the history of where we come from. The benefit that comes from preserving cultural heritage as a whole is the communal support. Cultural program shapes the way we see the world. It therefore has the capacity to bring about the change of attitudes needed to ensure peace and sustainable development which, we know, form the only possible way forward for life. Those that identify strongly with a certain heritage are often more likely to help out others in that same community. Cultural heritage is made up of many things large and small. We can see it through the cultural events organized by local school population. Culture can be perceived through natural sources as well: the agriculture and landscapes
Uniqueness of the team building
associated with it. It is preserved through books, cultural events. Artifacts, objects, pictures, photographs, art, and oral tradition. Cultural heritage is in the food we eat, the clothes we wear, and the skills we learn. Cultural events help explain the process of finding and incorporating culture into our lives. Itbegins with understanding the culture. Only then may we begin to value it. From there, we can learn to care for a culture and eventually enjoy it. With more enjoyment, we will want to learn and understand more and so the circle goes.
The cultural events enacted in SEVAI Shanthi Matric Higher Secondary School depicts the culture of a community significantly shapes debate and action that lead to development. Local culture also presents unique options for locally based economic, social, and other developments. Local understandings and interpretations of a community's history reflect past events that feed into and are partially driven by the demands, sentiments, and interests of those in the present. This makes it crucial for community development practitioners to consider the cultural importance of efforts to improve local well-being. By practicing cultural events incorporating unique cultural values, traditions, value systems, and related factors, more efficient and effective development efforts can be achieved.-Govin

SEVAI Shanthi Matriculation Higher Secondary School empowers its students with Yoga.



SEVAI Shanthi Matriculation Higher Secondary School empowers its students with yoga. SEVAI Shanthi Matriculation Higher Secondary School teaches yoga in the School which helps children see the beauty and light within themselves, thereby boosting their self-confidence, allowing them to feel more comfortable with their bodies, and helping them get in touch with who they are inside. Children are the epitome of love and innocence, capable of high degrees of adaptability. They take the shape of the mould they are provided with, by way of parental and external influences. Consequently, the formative years of childhood become a crucial period when habits, character, and vital personality traits are shaped for life. Yoga is a science applicable to all age groups. Inculcating the habit of yoga from very young is perhaps the ideal way to achieve balance in the mind-body-soul realm. Holistic health, which includes prevention of diseases by improving the thought pattern, regulating the energy flow in the body and realizing the divine within, is as important for children as much as it is for adults. SEVAI Shanthi Matriculation Higher Secondary School, a home away from home for children, where maximum
learning takes place, will do well to include health education in the curriculum. A good way to begin would be to train children in yogic techniques during designated school hours, which will ensure discipline and consistency in the practice of yoga. The practice should ideally be started early in a simple manner, to build the practice effectively in the child's life. A child who learns yoga, mindfulness and relaxation will be developing essential skills for a lifetime of health and wellness in mind, body and spirit. Health and wellness, and character education are common themes in SEVAI Shanthi Matriculation
Higher Secondary School today, all focusing on educating the whole child, mind, body and spirit. Yoga, by nature, supports this learning. The benefits of yoga to support the education of the whole child, thus maximizing the learning process: Provides students healthy ways to express and balance their
emotions, Promotes a more relaxed, comfortable state of being - the perfect state for teaching and learning, Brings students into the present moment – the most basic requirement for learning, Encourages community and connectedness within the classroom, Helps to create an atmosphere of confidence, enthusiasm and non-competitiveness where everyone can succeed,
Provides opportunities for beneficial motor breaks throughout the day, Enhances focus, concentration, comprehension and memory, Provides opportunities for reflection, patience and insight, reducing impulsivity and reactivity, Supports social and emotional learning, Improves listening skills, Wakes up sluggish minds and creativity as needed, Enhances organizational
and communication skills, Improves posture, assisting students to sit comfortably for long periods, Enhances motor skills and balance, Improves mind/body awareness and connection, Improves confidence and self-esteem,
Encourages respect for oneself and others and Creates a calm, harmonious classroom. Yoga at large Improves mind/body connection, Encourages a fit and healthy lifestyle and Promotes an overall sense of well-being. SEVAI Shanthi Matriculation Higher Secondary School empowers its students with yoga as Yoga acts as a catalyst and unravels the many wonderful qualities that children possess. Apart from the apparent physical benefits, it helps the child become aware and focused.-Govin