SEVAI Shanthi Higher Secondary School, Pettavaithalai commemorates Red Day Celebration on August30th 2019

Kids and Teachers in Red Day Celelbration in SEVAI School

Sarah Sebaoun, a teacher of SEVAI Shanthi Higher Secondary School reports. “On August 30^th, we organised a Red Day Celebration following on our Colour Day Theme that SEVAI Shanthi School started with the younger students. After the enthusiasm and success that the two past editions that Blue and Yellow day had, we decided to have a Red Day to complete the primary colours sessions. In this day, our constant aim to improve and learn, we introduced some new activities. To develop their sensorial skills, we prepared some Montessori based activities in which the children were able to manipulate different shapes, materials and to create their own and unique piece of work.We also prepared some red colour objects of everyday life for the children to touch and see, as well as a fancy-dress contest with red colour things for Pre-KG. All the SEVAI Shanthi School community participated to make a success out of this day by contributing somehow with materials, decorations or activities. We believe that teamwork is important to build new events of this kind among our students. The class and teachers from Sevai Special School also joined the celebration wearing red colour dresses and decorating their classroom. We are looking forward to new adventures for our school community”. -Kris

Krisha Jayanthi -2019 Celebrated in SEVAI Shanthi Matriculation Higher Secondary School.

Krishan Jayanthi celebration-children dressed up for the occasion

SEVAI Shanthi Matriculation Higher Secondary School community gathered around the Perumal and Pillayar school temples to celebrate Krishna Jayanthi. Every year, the school celebrates the birth of lord Krishna between August or September and, this year it is on August 23^rd.Our youngest students captured all the attention today with their colourful and traditional dresses. The LKG and UKG children dressed up as Krishna and Rathai and all the students visited the temple to do poojai and pray in front of the God. The sole reason of celebrating this festival is bringing people together so that principles of unity strengthen and we didn’t want to miss this opportunity to do the same among our school community. Lord Krishna's birth is symbolic of the victory of good over evil. It was a very special celebration in which all took part. - Sarah 

SEVAI Shanthi Matriculation Higher Secondary school, Petavaithalai celebrated the Independence Day-2019

Section of Participants of the Independance Day Function

SEVAI Shanthi Matriculation Higher Secondary school, Petavaithalai celebrated the Independence Day in school premise, with great involvement and show. The school building and the ground were cleaned and decorated for the occasion. A flag pole was put up at school ground. The seating arrangement was made in the school Auditorium. Markings were made on the ground with white lines. The flower pots were kept all along the path. There was great enthusiasm among students. The school band of students took its position half an hour before the actual function was to begin. The students had taken their places well before the time. They were all in school uniform. The guests began to arrive at 79.15 a.m. the teachers received them and offered those seats. All the respectable persons, parents of students and teachers of other schools were invited on this occasion. The function began exactly at 9.30 a.m. all who were present stood in attention. The principal of the school, Ms.Chitra hoisted the National flag. The petals of rose fell on us. The students sang a song in honor of the national flag. She made an impressive speech and said, “Colonial powers were transferred to India on August 15, 1947. The Constituent Assembly, to who power was to be transferred, met to celebrate India's independence at mid night on August 14, 1947. It was then that the free India's first Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru gave his famous "Tryst with Destiny" speech.  Today we celebrate the 73rd Independence Day of our great Nation.  On this joyous occasion I convey my greetings and good wishes to all and pray for their peace, progress and prosperity. Today, India is looked upon as the largest and most vibrant democracy in the world.  In recent years India has been well known the world over for its achievements in several fields, particularly in the arena of Information Technology.   The greatest achievement of this country is that in spite of its vast diversity and a population of 1/6 of entire humanity, the country has continued to remain intact and strong even after over seven decades of independence. A great challenge to be faced by India in the near future is shortage of food. India being predominantly agriculture based economy, and with a vast population of

National cultural events by school children

over a billion people has to be self sufficient in terms of food production to feed its people. Thanks to its great farming community, ever since Independence India has been largely self sufficient in terms of food crops and has always grown crops much beyond its needs.India has always had a vision and a message for the world. From the very beginning of our civilization we have believed that the world is one and humanity is a single family. India is committed to establish ties of friendship and co-operation with all countries. India's engagement with the world is intensifying both in the economic and political fields. India is a country that has, and is, contributing to regional and global peace and stability”. The guest of honour Mr.Pichaimani asked the participants to take pledge to safeguard the freedom of nation. He also reminded us of great sons of India, Mahatma Gandhi, Pt. Nehru, Subhash Chandra Bose, and their sacrifices to the nation. After that different groups of students presented a programme. Everyone liked the programme.Prizes were distributed the students and sweets were distributed to the participants. In the end, all stood in attention. All the students, teachers, parents and participants sang the National Anthem in chorus. With this the function was over. -Kris

Child Welfare Committee-Trichirapalli celebrated 73rd Independence Day in Trichy.

Sweets distributed by CWC Chairperson

Child Welfare Committee-Trichirapalli, Department of Social Defence, RCI-SEVAI CCRS Project, Trichirapalli Child line 1098 celebrated 73^rd India’s Independence Day in the SEVAI Open Shelter of RCI-SEVAI CCRS Project situated in Kalairangam Premises of Trichirapalli.Tmt.R.Kamala, Chairperson, of CWC and CWC members Dr.M.Gnana Velu, Tmt.Arul Selvi, Adv.N.Krishna Moorthy and Dr.F.Carter Premaj part took in this Independence Day Celebrations.CWC member Dr.M.Gnanavel welcomed the gathering. The inmates of the Open Shelter and RCI-SEVAI Team and Childline 1098 collab team members and the guests stood round the flag pole, the Director of RCI-SEVAI and Childline 1098 collab Director and Treasurer of the District Welfare Committee, K.Govindaraju hoisted the flag and the participants stood in attention and gave salute to the flag.CWC Member Adv.N.Krishnamoorthy delivered the Independence Day speech and said, “Fifteen August, is a red letter day in the history of India. On this day in 1947, our country becomes free form the long imprisonment of the British rule. Since 1947, fifteenth August is celebrated every year with great joy and pride. It reminds us for the great struggle of our freedom from the British rule. The great sacrifice for our freedom fighters are remembered, which serves as a beacon light for the development of this great country. It is an occasion of celebration for every Indian and the whole nation celebrate a holiday from all work and take a pledge to work whole heatedly for the development of this country and preservation of Independence. The whole

Childline 1098,Trichy collab Director honoured

nation pays homage to the security forces who have laid down their lives for the honor and security of the country”.  Tmt.R.Kamala, Chairperson, of CWC congratulated the Childline 1098 for bagging the certificate of appreciation for the good work done by Trichy Childline Collab from the District Collector on the occasion of celebration of 73^rd Independence Day arranged by the Trichy District Administration. The Chairperson also appreciated the RCI-SEVAI team for their noble work for the reaching the needy children those care and protection under CCRS Project. CWC members Tmt.Arul Selvi and Dr.F.Carter Premaj distributed prizes to the inmates of the Open Shelter those successfully participated in the various Independence Day events.SEVAI Associate Director proposed vote of thanks and said “This day always remind me of the untold sacrifices of the fighters of freedom. We should worship those patriots who shed their blood for achieving Freedom”. Sweets and souvenirs were distributed for the participants of the Independence Day. - Kris

Childline 1098, (Collab) Trichirapalli District, was honoured with certificate of appreciation by District Collector on Independence day-2019.

District Collector  hands over the certificate of appreciation to Childline Collab

Trichy: Childline 1098, (Collab) Trichirapalli District, was honoured with certificate of appreciation by District Collector of Trichirapalli District for outstanding work done for children – for 2019 at the Independence Day celebrations Held in Trichy on Thursday. I.Murali Kumar, the Project coordinator of Childline 1098 received the Certificate of Appreciation from Thiru.S.Sivarasu, I.A.S, District Collector Trichirapalli District.Childline-1098 (Collab) is entrusted to Trichy based NGO,SEVAI, which has been serving for poor and needy  in this Trichirapalli District over four decades in the areas of development of Children, women, differently abled, homes for homeless, water and sanitation, promotion of cost effective technology, running rural schools, organic farming, watershed management, SHG promotion, response to disaster, HIV intervention, Railway Children-SEVAI CCRS Project, running open shelter for boys  etc.  Director of SEVAI/Director of Child line collab,K.Govindaraju congratulated Muralikumar for receiving the prestigious certificate of appreciation from District Administration. Child Welfare Committee Chairperson, Tmt.R.Kamala, and other CWC members congratulated Childline 1098 (Collab) for receiving the certificate of appreciation.K.Govindaraju,Director, Childline-1098 collab stated, " CHILDLINE India is a project of Ministry of Women and child development.Childline India foundation operates a telephone helpline   called Childline, for children in distress. It was India's 24-hour;toll free , phone outreach service. CHILDLINE works for the protection of rights of all children aged from 0 to 18. Their special focus is on all children in need of care and protection, especially the more vulnerable sections, that includes, Victims of child sexual abuse, Street children and youth living alone on the streets, Child labourers working in the unorganised and organized sectors, Domestic help, especially girl domestics, Children affected by physical / sexual / emotional abuse in family, schools or institutions,Children who need emotional support and guidance, Victims of child trafficking,Children abandoned by parents or guardians,Missing children,Run away children, Children who are victims of substance abuse,Differently-abled children, Children in conflict with the law,Children in institutions, Mentally challenged children,HIV/ AIDS infected children, Children affected by conflict and disaster, Children whose families are in crisis. It also helps the children who are in need of care and protection. Child line number is - 1098. Within 60 minutes help can be reached to the child and crisis can be handled.It may involve going to the police station, Child Welfare committee, Juvenile welfare board or Hospital.  childline gives children a place to tell their ordeal, at least they can share it with somebody, they get counselled or some help can be provided to them".-Kris

Trichy Childline1098 Collab created safety awareness among the school children.

Childline 1098 collab counselor creates awareness

Trichy Childline1098 Collab created awareness among the school children in Government aided Primary school in Bichandarkoil of Manachanallur Block of Trichirapalli District about good touch and bad touch and team member Social work counselor said “For children, "good" touch is touch that cares for them, that is necessary for their health or safety, or makes them feel safe, or is fun. "Bad" touch is any touch that they don't want or makes them feel scared, or any secret touch, or any touch on their genitals or bottom, unless it's necessary for their health. The differences between safe and unsafe touch are important to parents and teachers when it comes to their children, especially young kids who are in elementary and middle schools. It's also important to teach adults that we have the primary responsibility for keeping children safe. So whether it is schools, families, first responders, sports teams, etc, it's important for all of us to be aware and invested in keeping our children safe. The most important thing is for parents and teachers to have that dialog with the child and the dialog that it's okay in the context of having open and front discussions about our bodies."Another childline 1098 team member Gandhimathi said, “In India, CHILDLINE 1098 is the first national 24-hour free emergency phone outreach service for children in need of care and protection. Its mission, through the guiding principles ‘Connect’, ‘Catalyse’, ‘Collaborate’ and ‘Communicate’, is to create a safe system able to ensure the rights that should be granted to every single children of the world.We, SEVAI, is partner organisation of CHILDLINE 1098-collab and we operate in the entire district of Trichirapalli. CHILDLINE works for the protection of rights of all children aged from 0 to 18. Their special focus is on all children in need of care and protection, especially the more vulnerable sections, that includes,Victims of child sexual abuse,Street children and youth living alone on the streets, Child labourers working in the unorganised and organized sectors, Domestic help, especially girl domestics, Children affected by physical / sexual / emotional abuse in family, schools or institutions, Children who need emotional support and guidance, Children of commercial sex workers, Child victims of the flesh trade, Victims of child trafficking, Children abandoned by parents or guardians, Missing children, Run away children, Children who are victims of substance abuse,Differently-abled children, Children in conflict with the law,Children in institutions, Mentally challenged children,HIV/ AIDS infected children, Children affected by conflict and disaster and Children whose families are in crisis. It also helps the children who are in need of care and protection”. Govin 

Trichy Kids celebrate Independence Day at Annanagar Science Park.

Cheerful kids with tri-colur flags

‘Happy Independence Day to Each and Every Citizen of India’, kids in Tennur Annanagar Park greeted their peers and citizens. The kids glued the Tri-Color Flags in the shirts of the walkers and users of Science Park on 15^th August 2019 as part of the commemoration of Indian Independence day and share sweets with the park users. On 15th August 1947, we became a free country and every year everyone around India celebrates this day in their heart. In Thennur Annanagar there is a science Park with trees and fresh air. This park best suits for early morning walking. Kids and people of all walks of life used to go there for walking and do some yoga and breathing exercises. Parkour and fitness awareness programmes also takes place here. The park is managed by Trichy Municipal Corporation. The park user kids took initiative of celebrating Independence Day in the park. The park user appreciated the kids’ initiative of sharing their happiness and their awareness of the importance

Kids glue tri-colur flag to a senior citizen

of this day and the reason behind celebrating it every year. The parents of the kids and seniors    shared the information with the kids about sacrifices made by the freedom fighters and their journey and efforts to make Indian a free country  and about the importance of this day and connect them to love and feel pride about India.-Kris

SEVAI: Raja Government Aided Primary School celebrated India’s 73rd Independence Day

Trichy: Independence Day Celebration India’s 73rd Independence Day was celebrated in Government Aided Raja Primary School, Bichandar Koil, managed by SEVAI.   The day inspired patriotic feelings especially with hoisting of the National flag and a March Past by the students. The students also presented cultural events on the importance of India’s independence. This school commemorates this day by arranging for various skits, competitions and other events also which remind and celebrate the arduous struggle many had to go through in order to enjoy the Independence we have today. The Head Mistress; Ms.S.Narmadha delivered the Independence Day speech among the students and participants. The Head Mistress spoke, “The Independence Day of India, which is celebrated throughout the Country on the 15^th of August every year, holds tremendous ground in the list of national days, since it reminds every Indian about the dawn of a new beginning, the beginning of an era of deliverance from the clutches of British colonialism of more than 200 years. It was on 15^th August 1947 that India was declared independent from British colonialism, and the reins of control were handed over to the leaders of the Country. India's gaining of independence was a tryst with destiny, as the struggle for freedom was a long and tiresome one, witnessing the sacrifices of many freedom fighters, who laid down their lives on the line. The day is observed as national festival and is treasured with great passion all over the country”. The program ended with distribution of sweets. -Kris

Trichy Parkour (TPK) gains momentum.

Parkour Demo by trainer, Imran

Trichy Parkour (TPK), an Adventure Sports activity which was launched in December 2012 in Trichy by Mohamed Imran Shajahan with the coordination of like-minded youth those as Sam Alexander, Muthu, and Jamal Mohamed in association with 15 team members with a vision of that TPK shall be a pioneer to project Parkour as a Safe, healthier and long term sport in India and Mission that TPK strives towards a slim, fitter, healthier India and to Infuse Indian traditional sports into internationally arts in Indian domain. Trichy Parkour, a discipline that is unique gains momentum steadily in Trichy and it involves training the body and mind to move past obstacles in the path of the partakers using movements such as jumping, vaulting, climbing, crawling, balancing, etc. Parkour is simply used to get as far away from danger as fast as possible and in situations where we have to chase someone we can easily catch someone by shortening out route.Mohamed Imran Shajahan elucidates “the experienced TPK team members are conducting physical training both indoor and outdoor classes for people irrespective of their age and gender and over seven years Trichy Parkour (TPK) have trained over 400 students in Trichy and these enthusiastic students are usually the people whom we meet and greet in our Trichy streets, of all walks of life including physically challenged.” The founder is proud of expressing that TPK is still at their

Trichy Parkour Participants

early years, they are first if not the best Parkour Team in India. It gives kids the opportunity to explore their environments and if taught properly, it also helps them in traversing an environment safely by identifying potential treacherous points, Focus a lot on strengthening your body. Being strong to be useful is what Parkour is about”. Currently TPK conducts its project in Public Science Park, Annanagar of Trichy City Municipal Corporation.Trichy Parkour (TPK) strives towards achieving their objective of ‘To be the number one PARKOUR team in India in quality and safety with a philosophy of inculcating the qualities of its target population such as Self discipline, Focus, Determination, Control of fear, Humility, Helping others and positive way of live etc.TPK Proposes to undertake additional courses such as  Free running, Chase tag,Calisthanics, Crossfit, Slack lining, Rock climbing, Body building, Karate, Silambam, Boxing, Nunchaku,Valari,Tonfa,Yoga etc.-Govin