Aum Sri Sairam
e –NEWSLETTER BY SAI SCHOOLS, TAMIL NADU
ISSUE 10 TERM II (14-15) JULY 2015 Sathya Sai Uvacha…
Students! Embodiments of Love! Teachers and promoters of education! Today, people have not understood Divinity, have not understood the meaning of God, and are wasting their bodies, their time, and all precious things in life. Human values do not depend on education alone. They depend more on culture. What do you mean by culture? Culture means giving up one’s bad conduct, bad behaviour, bad deeds and cultivating good thinking, fostering good sentiments that lead to good actions. The state of the whole world depends on human activity. When the actions of the people are noble, the country is equally noble. The people’s behaviour and conduct depend on their thoughts. Thoughts depend on the mind. Good thoughts are the basis of human values.
With love, Baba
2 Dear Reader, SAI VIDYARTHI Sairam! It is with much pleasure that we offer the 10th issue of Sai Vidyarthi, the e-Newsletter of Sai schools in Tamil Nadu at the lotus feet of our beloved Bhagawan as an offerting for his 90th birthday celebration. Started in the year 2010, the Sai Vidyarthi has successfully completed the 10 issues, each one explaining the unfathomable grace and blessing of our Lord on all the Sai schools in TN. On this happy moment, we appreciate all the students and the teachers for their remarkable academic improvement at all levels. Every class X and XII student of our schools have performed exceedingly well earning repute to their respective institutions, parents and to themselves. Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba used to personally motivate students to perform well in their academic courses.
He used to take great pride when students of the school and institute scored well in examinations. Even though He has stated time and again “Care more for Remarks than Marks”, Bhagawan laid great emphasis on academic brilliance.
We are happy that as Sai Schools (His schools!), we have not let His expectations down on any count, especially academically.
Let us wish our children many more academic laurels in the years to come.
Jai Sairam!
Sai Vidyarthi Editorial Team
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Value Festival 2014 89th Birthday celebration Republic day TV programme Page 5 TN Sai schools General News Page 15 Sai school, Erode Page 20 Sai school, Vandalur
Christmas celebration Narayana Seva Medical camp Page 25 Sai school, Palayamkottai Page 30 Sai school, Thiruvotriyur Page 36 Sai school, Kundarapalli
Laughter Show Field Trip Page 45 Drama at Parthi Page 44 Sai school, Ambattur Sai school, Arasankazhani Page 46 Sai school, Mathigiri
Student’s Corner Page 60 Brain Tuner Page 61 Annual Sports day Page 49 Maha Shivarathri Page 58 Upcoming Events Page 63 Sai school, Nallattoor Sai school, Chromepet TN Sai Schools Contact Info Page 64 TN SAI SCHOOLS GENERAL NEWS
6TH VALUE FESTIVAL OF SAI SCHOOLS, TN (29, 30 DEC 2014) With the divine blessings of our Bhagawan, the 6th Value Festival of the Sathya Sai Schools in Tamilnadu was held in a grand manner for girl students at Krishnaswamy Kalyana Mandapam, T.Nagar, Chennai on 29th and 30th December 2014. The festival was arranged by the Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organization, Chennai Metro (West) district, Tamil Nadu.
As per guidelines issued by the Institute of Sathya Sai Education, Mumbai, the value festival is conducted every year by all the Sai schools in India state-wise to promote the development of the Sai schools in visual and performing arts, literary and oratorical skills, value Education etc. Various competitions are conducted and grades are awarded rather than ranking. With Swami’s grace, the state of TN has been consistent in conducting the value festival successfully for the past 6 years.
More than 250 students with 50 guide teachers from all the 11 Sai schools of Tamilnadu participated in the festival. The programme began with Prashanti flag hoisting.
Beautiful Sai Bhajans were sung by the students followed by lighting the lamp of love and Veda Parayanam. The common school song ‘Tere Vandan se…” was sung. Sri K.Skandan IAS, Chairman, Tamilnadu Pollution Control Board, Padmashree Dr. V.Mohan, State Trust Convenor, Sri Sathya Sai Trust, TN, Shri G.Varadhan, State President, Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organization, TN and Sri P.Kumarasamy, State Co-ordinator(Educare), TN were the dignitaries of the day. The welcome address was given by Sri P.Suresh Kumar, District president, Chennai Metro(West), Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organization, TN.
Address by: (from left) Sri P.Suresh Kumar (DP, Chennai Metro West), Sri G. Varadhan (State President, SSSSO, TN), Padmashree Dr. V.Mohan (State Trust Convenor, SSSST, TN, Sri. K.Skandan IAS
5 General News Significance of being Sai school students was the main theme of the speeches given by the dignitaries who were felicitated at the end of the inaugural session. Vote of thanks was proposed by Smt. Padmavathi, District Educational Co-ordinator, Chennai Metro(West), Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organization, TN. The day’s events started with group singing competition. An inspirational speech on the topic “Ideal Sai student” was given. The afternoon session had Rangoli, Drawing, Poster painting and essay writing competitions which were conducted simultaneously. Students were engaged with value songs and value games in between the competitions. Story-telling and elocution competitions both in Tamil and English were conducted on the stage before all the students. The day’s colourful event was the group dance competition participated with vigor and enthusiasm from all the Sai schools. Decorative Mehendi was applied for the students after dinner. The second day of the festival started with Omkaram, Suprabhatham and Jyothi meditation in the early morning. The forenoon session started with a speech on the topic “Faith can move mountains”. This was followed by the Veda Chanting competition. Solo instrumental and quiz competitions were conducted successively. The session ended with value songs and games. The valedictory function was conducted in the afternoon. Honourable Justice Sri V.Peria Karuppaiah was the chief guest. Students and teachers shared their experiences during the 2 days festival which were heart- touching. The chief guest gave an inspiring talk. Finally, certificates and prizes for participation were distributed school-wise.
The festival came to an end with offering of Mangala Aarati to Bhagawan.
Group Singing
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Students and teachers witnessing the events Address by Sri T.G.Krishnamurthy Former State President, SSSSO, TN Veda Chanting
Quiz Poster painting and drawing
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Rangoli
Story Telling ‘Help Ever Hurt Never’
Value Games
8 9 General News General Group Dance Group Solo Instrumental Solo Value Festival 2014 Festival Value ‘Unity leads to Purity, Purity leads to Divinity’to Purityleads Purity, ‘Unityto leads - Elocution
General News 8TH CERTIFICATE COURSE IN SRI SATHYA SAI EDUCARE (15 APR TO 05 MAY 2015) The 8th Certificate Course in Sri Sathya Sai Educare, hosted by Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Educare, Chromepet, Chennai (Tamilnadu), was successfully completed, under the able guidance of the Institute of Sathya Sai Education, Mumbai (India). The course was commenced on 15th April 2015 with a formal inaugural function. 14 teachers from 4 Sathya Sai Schools in Tamilnadu participated in the course. Sri J. Venugopal, District President of SSSSO, Kanchipuram (North) Dist, Tamilnadu and alumnus of SSSIHL, Prasanthi Nilayam was the chief guest for the inauguration function. The function began with the lighting of the Divine lamp by the chief guest and the participant teachers to mark the commencement of the course. Sri J. Venugopal, in his inaugural address emphasized that the teachers of the Sai Schools are the torch bearers of Bhagawan’s message and play a vital role Address by Sri J.Venugopal in reaching the eternal message of Love & Service to the future generations. The presentations made by the faculty members were informative and motivational. All participants also involved and interacted with the faculty members. Overall, the entire course’s sessions were not just ‘sit and listen’. They were dynamic, experiential and lively.
As per the guidelines given by ISSE, Mumbai, the course was residential with important itineraries like – Daily Aumkaram, Suprabhatham, Nagarsankeertan, Jyoti Meditation (morning and evening) and evening Bhajans. Group discussion and group presentations (instead of the old style of writing assignments) of the topics covered in the curriculum, by the participants, were also proved very successful. All the participants actively delivered the presentations and it brought out their understanding of the concepts dealt. The course came to an end on 5th May 2015 with the valedictory function. Sri S.Ganapathi, Writer and State Co-ordinator - Sai Spiritual Awareness programme, SSSSO, Tamilnadu presided over the function and addressed the participants. Sri S.Ganapathi, in his inspiring speech, emphasized all the participants to be a Guru, than a teacher. Participants shared the experiences they gained during the course and thanked Bhagawan Baba. Address by Sri S.Ganapathy
The valedictory song was sung by all the participants with their heart and soul as an offering to Bhagawan. The function was followed with a grand feast for all the participants. It is worth to mention here that all the participants served food for the kitchen and house- keeping staff of the course center as a gratitude for the hospitality showed by them during their stay of 21 days.
10 General News This course has given the participants a great chance to re-discover the latent potential in each one of them. Being a residential course, it served as a perfect Sadhana time for participants to practice the various spiritual disciplines. The participants were provided with the necessary environment to imbibe values through practical experience and along with it the confidence that these values can be implemented in daily life.
Faculty presentation Group presentation
Creative workshop Experiential learning
Community Service Activity based teaching Sai Prem ki jyothi… Old Age home visit
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Group pose
19TH DIPLOMA COURSE AT ISSE MUMBAI (05 APR TO 17 MAY 2015) With Swami’s grace, 3 teachers from Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Educare, Chromepet and 1 teacher from Sri Sathya Sai Matriculation school, Kundarapalli successfully completed the Diploma course in Sri Sathya Sai Educare conducted at the Institute of Sathya Sai Education, Dharmakshetra, Mumbai for 45 days from 5th April 2015 to 17th May 2015. The course was an enlivening experience for all the participants.
DIPLOMA MEET (12 JUL TO 15 JUL 2015) The Institute Of Sathya Sai Education, Dharmakshetra is organizing a 3-day Orientation course for all Diploma holders from 12th to 14th July 2015 at Dharmakshetra.
To teach the human values, which are like precious gems, you need competent and dedicated teachers who practice these values. - Sathya Sai Baba
12 General News EXCELLENT RESULTS IN THE X AND XII BOARD EXAMINATIONS 2014-15 With the blessings of Bhagawan, all the Sai schools in Tamil Nadu which had gone for board examinations came out with flying colours in the X and XII board examinations 2014-15. Some students scored top score at the state level.
Aum Sri Sairam X & XII STD BOARD EXAM RESULTS OF TN SAI SCHOOLS 2014-15 S.No. School Name Board Percentage Highlights X Std Highlights XII Std X Highest score: 491/500 XII Highest score: 1148/1200 All passed in first class. All passed in first class. SRI SATHYA SAI MAT. HR. X: 100% 28 out of 36 scored above 450. 1 SEC. SCHOOL, Matriculation 5 students scored above 195. XII: 100% ERODE 100/100 in Maths: 10 students 200/200 in Maths: 2 100/100 in Science: 14 students 200/200 in Commerce: 1 100/100 in Social: 6 students X Highest score: 495/500 - G.Vimala 5th rank at State level and 4th rank SRI SATHYA SAI MAT. at district level 2 SCHOOL Matriculation X: 100% All passed in first class. Nil KUNDARAPALLI 100/100 in Maths: 2 students 100/100 in Science: 18 students 100/100 in Social: 13 students
XII Highest score: 1163/1200 X Highest score: 492/500 11 students scored above 1100 and 83 out of 85 got passed in first class. 35 students above 1000 SRI VISHVA VIDYALAYA Xll: 100% 100/100 in Maths: 3 students 3 MAT. HR. SEC. SCHOOL, Matriculation X: 99% 200/200 in Accountancy: 3 100/100 in Science: 1 student VANDALUR 200/200 in Commerce: 2 100/100 in Social: 10 student 200/200 in Bussiness Maths: 1 100/100 in Sanskrit: 1 student 200/200 in Sanskrit: 1 X Highest score: 497/500 J.Ramya 3rd rank at state level SRI SATHYA SAI VIDYA XII: 98% First rank in Thiruvallur district. 4 VIHAR MAT. HR. SEC. Matriculation X: 99% 5 students scored above 475. XII Highest score: 949/1200 SCHOOL, THIRUVOTRIYUR 100/100 in Maths: 2 100/100 in Science: 10 100/100 in Social: 3 X Highest score(CGPA): R.Harin Kumar has scored CGPA 10/10 points (A1 in all subjects). 5 students scored above 9 points. SRI SATHYA SAI INSTITUTE . 9 students scored above 8 points. 5 OF EDUCARE CBSE X: 100% Nil CHROMEPET Tamil: A1:8, A2:8 English: A1:2, A2:15 Maths: A1:2, A2: 5 Science: A1:2, A2: 5 Social: A1:2, A2: 9
SRI SATHYA SAI X Highest score: 468/500 BALAGURUKULAM MAT. 6 Matriculation X: 100% 6 students scored above 450. Nil SCHOOL, 100/100 in Science: 1 student PALAYAMKOTTAI 100/100 in Social: 3 students SRI SATHYA SAI X Highest score: 454/500 7 BALAGURUKULAM MAT. Matriculation X: 78% Nil SCHOOL, MATHIGIRI 100/100 in Science: 1 student
13 Meenakshi Amman Temple is a historic Hindu temple located on the southern bank of the Vaigai River in the temple city of Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. It is dedicated to Parvati, known as Meenakshi, and her consort, Shiva, here named Sundareswarar. The temple forms the heart and lifeline of the 2,500 year old city of Madurai and is a significant symbol for the land of Tamil Nadu, mentioned since antiquity in Tamil literature though the present structure was built between 1623 and 1655 CE. It houses 14 gopurams (gateway towers), ranging from 45–50m in height. There are an estimated 33,000 sculptures in the temple. The temple attracts 15,000 visitors a day, around 25,000 on Fridays and receives an annual revenue of sixty million. It was on the list of top 30 nominees for the "New Seven Wonders of the World".
Page 1] Sai School, Erode------15 2] Sai School, Vandalur------18 3] Sai School, Palayamkottai ------23 4] Sai School, Thiruvotriyur------29 5] Sai School, Kundarapalli------31 6] Sai School, Ambattur------38 7] Sai School, Arasankazhani------45 8] Sai School, Mathigiri------46 9] Sai School, Nallattoor------49 10] Sai School, Chromepet------50
14 1. SRI SATHYA SAI MAT. HR. SEC. SCHOOL ERODE
SWAMI’S 89TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION (21-27 NOV 2014) Swami’s 89th birthday celebration was conducted in a grand manner for 1 week from 21st to 27th Nov 2014. On 21st, Students performed Veda Prayanam. Role Play was enacted by the Sathya house teachers on the topic “Education & Educare”. On 23rd , the birthday of the Avatar, teachers and students were divided into 2 groups and they performed Narayana Seva at JJ Nagar & Chandapuram, Erode. Special programmes such as Bhajans, Speech by the teachers on the topic ‘Matha, Pitha, Guru, Deivam’, a drama by the students on the topic ‘The End of the Education is Character’, Songs presentation by the Boy and Girl students were arranged in the villages. The students of the Govt.school located in the village performed programmes like Group singing, speech, drama etc. There were competitions like Musical Chair, Passing the water bucket, Lucky prize etc. conducted for the Govt. school students. Prizes were distributed to the winners. Vote of thanks was delivered by Mr.Senthil Raja, Head Master, PEM School, Chandrapuram. Finally, food was distributed to nearly 300 people.
Narayana Seva On 24th, there was a special Bhajan session by the children. The Santhi house teachers sang a song on the drinking water Project of Swami. On 25th Nagara Sankeerthanam was performed. A ‘Villu Paatu’ on the theme ‘Vision of Balvikas’ was presented by the Prema House teachers. On 26th, Vilaku Pooja was conducted and a movie on the life history of Bhagawan was shown. The Ahimsa house teachers enacted a role-play based on ‘Importance of Community Service’.
15 Erode On 27th, the final day of the celebration, value Games and competitions were held for the children and prizes were distributed to the winners. Sweets were given to all the students and the teachers.
Kutthu Vilakku Puja
Decorated altar Nagara Sankeertan
Song presentation Villuppaatu Prize distribution
16 Erode PONGAL CELEBRATION (14 JAN 2015) Pongal was celebrated with fun and games. A speech about the festival by Gowsalya of IX std. The IX std girl students presented a group song. Tamil rhymes related to Pongal was sung by the I std girl children. Quiz programme about Pongal was conducted in the assembly for all the classes. Sweet Pongal was prepared and it was distributed to all the students and the staff. Mattu Pongal was celebrated with 2 decorated cows.
Pongal Celebration
Our beloved Bhagawan, Wish You Happy 90th birthday!
23RD NOVEMBER 2015 90TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION OF BHAGAWAN SRI SATHYA SAI BABA
SRI SATHYA SAI SCHOOLS TAMIL NADU
17 2. SRI VISHWA VIDYALAYA MAT. HR. SEC. SCHOOL, VANDALUR
CHILDREN’S DAY CELEBRATION (14 NOV 2014) As a part of the Children’s day celebration, the school organized a two day Cultural Extravaganza followed by the much awaited prize distribution programme. Around 32 events were held under four categories, Sub – Junior, Junior, Sub – Senior and Senior. The prize distribution was a grand function and more than 350 medals were distributed to the prize winners. The glistening rolling trophy sponsored by an overseas devotee from Australia was received by the overall winners Sathya House amidst thunderous applause. The runners were the Dharma House members. Cotton candies and popcorn were distributed to all children and thus everyone was in a jubilant mood whether they won a prize or not. Swami ensured that each and every child was beaming on Children’s Day.
Children’s day celebration
SAI JAYANTHI CELEBRATIONS The Twelfth standard students got the golden opportunity to host the Sai Jayanthi celebrations in the school. The school students put up a variety of cultural programmes based on the glory of Sai Avatar at Sundaram on 18th November as a part of the one week celebration of Bhagawan’s birthday. As a culmination to all these events, the music team along with the Vice Principal of the school were invited to Whitefield to give a music concert on Bhagawan’s birthday.
18 Vandalur The programme was titled One With Sai. It was a great blessing to be present in the Divine precincts of Brindavan, to be taken to the serene Trayee Brindavan and perform with devotion and make the thousands who had gathered there soak in devotion and suffuse with the unparalled love of our dear Mother Sai. This is truly an historic event for the school.
‘One with Sai’ – music programme at whitefield
PARTICIPATION IN THE NAMASANKEERTHANAM FESTIVAL
The students performed at Sri Krishna Gana Sabha, Chennai as a part of the Namasankeertanam festival organized by Sri Udayalur Kalyananrama Bhagavathar.
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION The focus in the month of December was on academics as the children have the second terminal exams. Still the students of eight standard brought the spirit of festivity on the last working day, 22 December 2014 by putting up an excellent cultural programme on the efficacy of Christmas. The ambience, the carols and not to miss the spirited Santa made all hearts leap with joy as we parted for the winter vacations.
19 Vandalur VALUE FESTIVAL (28,29 DEC 2014) The girl students got the opportunity to participate in `Joy with Sai’ Value festival organized for all the Sai Schools of Tamil Nadu during the winter vacation. It gave an excellent platform for the students to showcase their talents, to interact with students of other schools and learn a lot in this process. By Swami’s grace the students came out with ‘O’ grade in most of the events they participated.
Value Festival – group dance JANUARY MONTH EVENTS The new year began well with greater commitment to serve with dedication. The Pongal celebration, which adhered to the traditions followed in the rural Tamil Nadu, was hosted by the eleventh standard students. The Sports Day was the next major event that took place. The students competed with the spirit of sportsmanship and enjoyed a lot. The school was blessed by the visit of Brother Satyajit and some members of the SSSVV team.
JAYA TV PROGRAMME ON REPUBLIC DAY The music team was invited by the Jaya TV to put up a half an hour programme titled `Thaai Manne Vanakkam’. It was telecast on the Republic day morning at 7.30 am. The students won the appreciations of numerous people and made the school proud of their spectacular feat.
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‘Thai manne vanakkam’ – Republic day programme in Jaya TV
TAMIL NEW YEAR DAY MUSIC PROGRAMME The music team put up a fabulous Devotional program in Mandaveli on April 14th as a part of the Tamil New Year celebration.
FACULTY FOR CERTIFICATE COURSE IN SSS EDUCARE
The Vice Principal of the school gave a 3 hour presentation on the topic Culture is a Social Heredity during the Certificate course on Sri Sathya Sai Educare on 22nd April 2015 at the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Educare, Chromepet. Certificate course in SSS Educare
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RENDERING OF SAI PANCHARATNA KRITIS AT SAI GULWANT HALL (24 APR 2015) A dumb person becomes eloquent and the lame is able to cross huge mountains when chosen and blessed by the Lord. The efficacy of this statement was experienced by the Vice Principal and six students of the school’s music team when they were chosen to render the Sai Panchratna Kritis at the Sai Kulwant Hall, Prashanti Nilayam on the Sai Aradhana Day. Pancha ratna kritis were composed and sung by Saint Thyagaraja around 250 years back. Now the devotees of Bhagwan have a beautiful, befitting way to express their love and gratitude to our Bhagawan by rendering these bhakti soaked musical mastepieces. The devotees at Prashanti Nilayam witnessed this spectacular group which comprised of music professionals, Sai students, professors of Swami’s Music college and also school students coming together and offering the first of its kind, Classical Music – Sai Panchratna Kritis at Bhagawan’s lotus feet. They were blessed with momentos reserved by Bhagawan to be given to them after the concert. The management, staff and students of the school offer our gratitude to Bhagawan for blessing us with this life cherishing opportunity.
Sai Pancharathna Kritis performance at Prasanthi Nilayam
Let your whole life be a spiritual song. Believe that God is everywhere at all times, and derive strength, comfort, and joy by singing His glory in His presence.
- Sathya Sai Baba
22 3. SRI SATHYA SAI BALAGURUKULAM MAT. SCHOOL, PALAYAMKOTTAI
CLUB ACTIVITIES (01 NOV 2014) On 01.11.2014, club activities were commenced. The students from V to IX were segregated into 5 groups ( Language, Maths, Science, Social and Arts and Crafts ) for various activities.
Club Activities CHILDREN’S DAY (14 NOV 2014) 3 students participated in the elocution and drawing competitions conducted at S.T.C Hr. Sec. School, Palayamkottai in connection with the Children’s day celebrations. On the same day our school J.R.C. students and two staff members participated in the world diabetic rally conducted by the District science Centre . RUDRA HOMAM (21 NOV 2014)
Rudra Homam was conducted at our school in connection with Baba’s 89th Birthday celebrations. Staff members, Students and many Sai devotees attended the Homam and had the blessings of our Bhagawan.
Rudra Homam
23 Palayamkottai SWAMI’S 89TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION (23 NOV 2014) Our beloved Bhagawan’s birthday was celebrated by hoisting the Prasanthi flag and performing Padhuka Abishekam. Mr. Sai Prasanna, one of the students of Bhagawan Baba was the chief Guest who shared his experiences with Bhagawan. Balavikas children presented cultural programme which was followed by Narayana seva. Students prepared Birthday Greetings and offered to Bhagawan. Everybody sang the birth day song. Birthday cake was cut and distributed to all.
Padhuka Abhishekam Speech by Sri Prasanna, alumnus - SSSIHL, Parthi
Cultural Programme Cake for Bhagawan
VEDA TRAINING (29,30 NOV 2014) Veda chanting Training was given to the students of V to IX by Sri C.B.S.Mani, alumnus, SSSIHL, Prasanthi Nilayam.
24 Palayamkottai CONSUMER AWARENESS COMPETITION (03 DEC 2014) 3 students from VIII std participated in the consumer awareness competition (Elocution and Drawing ) and received certificates.
Consumer Awareness
VISIT BY BROTHER SATHYAJT (10 DEC 2014) Brother Sathyajit visited our school accompanied by SSSVV TN team members Sri P.Kumarasamy, Mr. Ramamoorthi and Smt. Hamsapriya, senior principal of Mahatma Montessori School, Madurai. They observed the Vidya Vahini classes. Our school staff members interacted with the faculty members of Mahatma Montessori school through skype. Also, on 17.12.2014, Sri Ravi, one of the faculty members of Mahatma Montessori school visited our school and discussed the various areas in which our school teachers need training.
Address by brother Sathyajit Skype with Mahatma school teachers
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION (24 DEC 2014) Christmas was celebrated by arranging Christmas kudil to exhibit the birth of Jesus Christ. Cultural programmes like Dance drama and Fancy dress show were performed by the students. The children sang carol songs and read the Bible which was followed by distribution of chocolates.
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CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION
Christmas Kudil
Santa Claus distributing chocolates
Dance drama Fancy dress show
Christ sacrificed his life for the sake of those who put their faith in him. He propagated the truth that service is God, that sacrifice is God. Even if you falter in the adoration of God, do not falter in the service of the living God. Be ready to sacrifice even your life for the sake of God. - Sathya Sai Baba
26 Palayamkottai SUBJECT SKILLS TRAINING (10 JAN 2015) Mr.Ravi and Mr.Elangowan, the faculty members of Mahatma Montessori school, Madurai gave training to our school teachers and students to improve Language and Mathematical skills
Subject Skills Training
PONGAL CELEBRATION (10 JAN 2015) Pongal was celebrated in the traditional way to show gratitude to Lord Sun.
Pongal Celebration
ANNUAL DAY CELEBRATION (14 JAN 2015) The school Annual day was celebrated in a grand manner. Mrs.Premalatha Panneerselvam, the senior principal of Mahatma schools, Madurai was the chief Guest. Proficiency prizes were distributed. The children exhibited their talents by performing dance for “Manthra Pushpam” and enacted a drama on the life of Siruthonda Nayanar. Proficiency prizes distribution
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ANNUAL DAY LEBERATION
‘Manthra Pushpam’ dance performance
Drama on Siruthonda Nayanar
SRI RAMA NAVAMI CELEBRATION (23 FEB 2015) Sri Rama Navami was celebrated with spiritual fervour. After Ashtothram and Bhajans on Lord Rama, Ms. Y.Gomathi, staff member (alumnus, SSSIHL, Anantapur) gave speech about Lord Rama. The function came to an end with Mangala Arathi.
You are not one person, but three: The one you think you are; The one others think you are; The one you really are. - Sathya Sai Baba
28 4. SRI SATHYA SAI VIDYA VIHAR MAT. HR. SEC. SCHOOL, THIRUVOTRIYUR
FREE EYE CAMP A free eye camp for public was conducted in coordination with Agarwal Eye Hospital. 25 patients attended the camp conducted on 03/01/2015 and 12 patients were referred for cataract surgery. On 7/02/2015, 27 patients attended the camp and 9 were referred for cataract surgery. PARENTS MEETING (24 JAN 2015) Parents meeting for LKG to VIII class parents was conducted. Mr. M.Manikandan, Vice Principal addressed the parents on topics related to the goal and vision of the school, co-operation of the parents with staff and management, need and importance of follow up of students at home, stress on discipline along with academic excellence etc.
REPUBLIC DAY CELEBRATIONS (26 JAN 2015) The 68th Republic day was celebrated in a grand manner. Shri. B. Veerabadriah, (Retd. from Educational Department, Govt. of TN) hoisted the national flag and addressed the students. Abacus quiz competition and Rangoli competition for parents on the topic ‘Nature is God’ was conducted. This was follwed by the Sudharsana Homam (2nd homam out of 12 homams planned for Swami’s 90th Birthday). In the evening at 3:30 PM Pallakku Seva for Bhagawan was conducted followed by cultural programme by the students. Speech on the topic Manava Seva is Madhava Seva, Group singing and Group dance were conducted. The programme ended with prize distribution and Mangala Aarathi.
National flag hoisting Pallakku Seva
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Rangoli competition for parents Cultural programme
MAHASHIVARATRI CELEBRATIONS (17 FEB 2015) Mahashivaratri was celebrated with spiritual fervour. Students recited slokas on lord Shiva and Bhajans were sung.
SPORTS DAY (20 FEB 2015) Sports day was conducted on 20/02/2015. Prizes for the winners of various sports events were distributed.
PARENTS PADA PUJA (28 FEB 2015) Parents Pada Pooja was conducted by X and XII standards in an effort to highlight the importance of elders in each home, the respect to be shown to them and obedience. The Hall tickets for the XII Board exams were distributed on the same day.
NARAYANA SEVA Narayana Seva, an initiative to donate food packets to the needy thereby teaching the students, the significance of giving back to the society and the principle of dharma at a young age was conducted. 104 food packets were donated by the students of IX and XI on 28/02/2015. 82 food packetes were donated by the students of V and VI on 19/03/2015. 97 food packets were donated by the students of X and XII on 21/04/2015. Narayana Seva PADA PUJA FOR GRANDPARENTS (07 MAR 2015) Paadha Pooja for the Grandparents was performed by LKG to XI standard students to show the love and care and the virtue of gratitude for the senior citizens that they rightly deserve and also to say no to the evil deed of the society which sends them to old age homes at the current scenario.
30 5. SRI SATHYA SAI MATRICULATION SCHOOL, KUNDARAPALLI
BHAGAWAN’S 89TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION (23 NOV 2014) Swami’s birthday was celebrated with various activities expressing our love and gratitude to Him. An ardent devotee of Bhagawan, Mr. Ranganathan, Notary Advocate, Krishnagiri, and Mrs. Malini Ranganathan, Senior Balavikas Co-ordinator, Krishnagiri were the chief guests of the day. Children presented beautiful cultural programmes such as group dance, folk drama etc. Prizes were distributed for the winners of various competitions.
Mrs. Malini lighting the lamp of love Cultural programme
Folk drama presentation Group dance
Swami’s picture taken in procession
31 Kundarapalli PARTICIPATION IN THE VALUE FESTIVAL AT CHENNAI (28,29 DEC 2014) 35 Students and 5 teachers participated in the value festival for girls held in Chennai. Many students received the top ‘O’ grades. After the festival concluded, children were taken for an education field trip to Marina beach, Vandalur Zoo, Vivekananda Memorial etc. at Chennai.
Value festival and Educational field trip
SAI VIDYA GANAPATHI TEMPLE MAHA KUMBABHISHEKAM (26 JAN 2015) With Swami’s blessings, the Maha Kumbabhishekam for the “SAI VIDHYA GANAPATHI TEMPLE” located inside the school campus was held on 26-01-2015.
The new Sai Ganesha temple Abhishekam to lord Ganesha
Swami brought in procession Maha Mangala Arathi
32 Kundarapalli SRI SATHYA SAI VIDYA VAHINI SCIENCE ACTIVITY (31 JAN 2015) 10 volunteers from SSSVV team conducted Maths and science activity for class VI students headed by Mrs. Charumathi, SSSVV co-ordinator for Science.
SSSVV Science activity
MAHASHIVARATHRI CELEBRATION (22 FEB 2015) As a part of the Mahashivarathri celebrations, Special bhajans, chanting of the Shivopasana mantram, Bilvastakam and Lingashtakam were performed. Rudrabhishekam to the holy Lingam was performed by the hostel students.
Rudrabhishekam Shivarathri Bhajans
MOTIVATIONAL CLASS FOR X STD STUDENTS (22 FEB 2015) A motivational class for the X standard students who were going to write the board examinations was conducted by a professional motivator from the reputed college P.M.C. Tech near Hosur.
Motivational class for X std students
33 Kundarapalli COMMUNITY SERVICE (28 FEB 2015) As part of community service activities, class IX students cleaned a very old Sri Rama temple located in Ramapuram village nearby our school. Students enjoyed the service and expressed their satisfcation.
Community Service at Sri Rama temple, Ramapuram
34 Kundarapalli VILLUPPAATTU PROGRAMME (06 MAR 2015) A Villuppaattu programme on Swami’s life history was conducted by Sri Sai Ram (Deputy director, AIR) and his party. Nearly 110 Sai Members attended the programme. District President Sri Senthil organized the event. All the students enjoyed the performance.
Villuppaattu performance on Swami’s life history
DISTRICT LEVEL KARATE COMPETITION Students participated in the district level Karate competition and won medals and certificates.
District level Karate Champions
SPECIAL BHAJAN AT SHIRDI SAI TEMPLE Shirdi Sai Baba temple has been newly Bhajan at built at Billanakuppam nearby our new Shirdi school. Students participated in a Sai Baba special Bhajan arranged in the temple. Temple
35 Kundarapalli FREE MEDICAL CAMP (26 APR 2015) Sri Sathya Sai Vidhya Vahini Team and Narayana Nethralaya, Bangalore conducted a Mega Free Medical Camp in our school on 26-04-2015. The camp was co-ordinated by brother Mahesh, SSSVV. The SSSVV team trained our VIII and IX class students before 15 days of the programme. The students went door to door in the villages and communicated to the villagers about the medical camp. For nearly 10 days, our students and staff collected reports for the medical camp from the villages.
About 50 volunteers and 10 doctors came to our school and conducted the free medical camp. Nearly, 1500 patients enrolled from various villages received treatment and consultation from the doctors. The camp was conducted on general medicine, diabetics, dental checkup, blood pressure, child health checkup, eye checkup etc. The patients were distributed free medicines and Swami’s Prasadam. A drama about health and hygeine was also conducted by the students. 25 cataract patients were taken to Bengaluru Narayana Nethralaya and free eye operations were done. 110 people were given spectacles free of charge. The medical camp was a huge success with the grace of our lord.
Patients coming in queue for the camp Students registering the patients
Doctors checking the children Correspondent distributing free spectales
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Students conducting an awareness drama about health and hygiene during the camp
GRAND RESULTS IN THE X BOARD EXAMINATION 2014-15 By the Grace of our Bhagavan, this year also our X students achieved very good results in the SSLC public examinations 2014-15. A girl named, G. Vimala form a rural area got 495/500 (State level 5th rank and district level 4th rank). 44 students appeared in the public exam. The school got 100 % results with 23 students secureing above 450 marks and 12 students securing above 400 marks.
SUBJECT-WISE CENTUM DETAILS: SCIENCE: 18 STUDENTS SOCIAL: 12 STUDENTS MATHS: 02 STUDENTS
GRAND RESULTS IN X BOARD EXAMINATION
37 6. SRI SATHYA SAI NURSERY AND PRIMARY SCHOOL, AMBATTUR
KARUNA INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION (01 SEP 2014 ) Our school children participated in the Karuna International competition based on “Stories on Compassion” held on 1st September 2014. 7 children performed extremely well and bagged cash awards with certificates. Karuna MEDICAL CHECK UP (05,15,18 NOV 2014 ) Medical check-up was done for all school children at our school premises by a Senior Pediatrician. Parents were adviced to be present during the checkup and suitable advice was given regarding diet , health and hygiene. All the children were dewormed and suitable medicines were given individually . Medical check-up
89TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION (21-23 NOV 2014 ) Our school actively participated in the 89th birthday celebration of Bhagawan Baba conducted at the Sri Sathya Sai Seva Samithi, Ambattur. On 21st. November, children distributed food packets to the mentally retarded children of the Hope special and road side destitutes . Moreover, the children of 3rd, 4th and 5th standards were given a project earlier, to prepare Clean kit packets containing “Soap, Comb, Coconut Oil, Tooth Paste, Brush, Powder and Napkin”etc. Two of the staff members along with some of V std children went to Hope Special School at Ganapathy Nagar. 89th birthday celebration There, our children chanted Sai Gayathri and sang Bhajans. Vibhuthi, Baba’s photos, clean kits and food packets were given to those children.
38 Ambattur On 22nd November, children performed Sai Ashtothram and Sai Sahasranamam with Akshatas followed by Bhajans. On Swami’s birthday, children assembled around 1.30 pm for the cultural feast. The programmes started at 4.00 pm. Bhagawan was welcomed with the song SWAGATHAM SUSWAGATHAM SATHYA SAIKI SWAGATHAM in Telugu along with dance by the students. There was a big round of applause in the Mandir. The Rudra Shiva Thandavam performed by Mahesh, V std was a class by itself. There was also a musical note – Linga Astakam on keyboard by one of our student Sona Meyappan. 89 earthern (agal) lamps were lit commemorating Swami’s 89th birthday.
Sahasranama Archana Rudra Thandavam Jhula for Bhagawan
MARGAZHI MAHOTSAVAM & NEW YEAR CELEBRATION In the month of Dhanur Masam in South India, Nagarsankeerthan was performed in the ancient culture by Goddess Andal of Srivilliputtur, the only female Alwar of Vaishnavism who sang the famous Thiruppavai. During assembly, children chanted the Thiruppavai and the teachers in turn explained the significance of that particular day’s stanza. As part of Margazhi Mahotsavam, every day Nagarsankeertan was organized by the Sri Sathya Sai Seva Samithi, Ambattur. To welcome the New year 2015, a grand procession with Swami’s Photo was arranged on 1St January. Our school children had the opportunity to partcipate in the procession. The girl students performed the “Kolattam” and the boys carried placards of Swami’s sayings.
Procession to welcome new year 2015
39 Ambattur VALUE FESTIVAL (28,29 DEC 2014) Our school participated in the Value festival for girl students “JOY WITH SAI” organized for 2 days at Sri Krishna Swamy Kalyana Mandapam at T. Nagar, Chennai on 28th and 29th December 2014. Teachers along with the participants reached the venue in the morning at around 8 am. The programme started with invocation to Sai Mother. Our children took part and performed in Veda Chanting, Group song, Story Telling on the topic “Be Good, Do Good, See Good” in English and Tamil, Group Dance, Drawing and Solo Instrument event. They participated enthusiastically in all the events and received appreciations from everyone. On the whole, all the students and the teachers enjoyed the Value Festival and carried home, sweet and valuable memories with them. This festival has really served its purpose of imparting good values in the young minds.
Value Festival
VIVEKANANDA JAYANTHI CELEBRATIONS (9 JAN 2015) Students participated in the final round of competition conducted by the GK Shetty Vivekananda Vidayalaya, Ambattur on 9th January 2015, in view of the 150th Swamy Vivekananda Jayanthi celebrations. All the children who participated in the final round were given Vivekananda Jayanthi certificates of appreciation.
I have come to light the lamp of love in your hearts, to see that it shines day by day with added luster. - Sathya Sai Baba
40 Ambattur MADURAI TAMIL SANGAM COMPETITIONS (28 JAN 2014) The competitions were based on Tamil Grammar. Even drawing competitions were conducted by the Madurai Tamil Sangam. Our children performed extremely well in all the events.
Competitions Conducted by Madurai Tamil Sangam
PARTICIPATION IN IMCT COMPETITIONS (28 JAN 2015) With an intention to build Moral Values and Virtues, IMCT- Initiative for Moral and cultural Training Foundation conducted competitions on various events for children. Their motto is “ Value Building is Nation Building.” Students participated in the competitions held at Vivekananda School, Korattur in various events such as “Solo Instrumental, Kannai Katti Vilaiyaduthal (hide and seek), Oru Kodam Thanneer, Dhaaya Kattam, Kichu Kichu Thambalam, Bhajans singing, Drawing, Colouring, Paruppu Kadaidhal, Kappal Vidudhal etc. Students were selected for the semifinals conducted at P. Muthyalu Chetty Vivekananda Vidhyalaya, Perambur on 28/01/2015. 66TH REPUBLIC DAY CELEBRATION (26 JAN 2015) The 66th Republic Day was celebrated with pomp and joy at our school premises. Mr. Rajasekar, a senior Sai Devotee, Ambattur was our Chief guest. The celebration started at 8 AM with lighting the lamp of wisdom by the chief guest and members of the Sri Sai Education Trust. The Chief Guest hoisted the National Flag followed by the March Past of our school children. This was followed by Veda chanting. Our Corresponent Dr. P. Ramadevi gave the welcome address. The cultural programme started with a speech in English enlightening the significance of the Republic Day Celebratitions. A skit in english was enacted on the title “Duty towards our Nation.” One of the students spoke in Tamil on Human Values and its importance for our nation.
41 Ambattur A dance sequence of the great poet Bharathiyar’s songs was performed and the famous song “Santhi Nilava Vendum…” was sung for world peace. Prizes for the various competitions conducted by IMCT, Karuna International were distributed to our children. Our school Head mistress Ms. Pankajam proposed the vote of thanks.
Republic day celebrations
VISIT BY THE IBADAH WOMEN’S TRUST MEMBERS (27 JAN 2015) Religions are many but God is one. Our school had a privilege to invite women from “Ibadah Women’s Welfare Trust“ on 27.01.15. They spoke about Islam and its uniqueness. Islam means total surrender to God. One of the members spoke that to be a Muslim they have to follow five fundamentals of Islamic culture. Serving the people, treating God as one, keeping aside a part of the salary as Dhanam etc. are their motto. Our children presented their talents such as speech, singing and dancing. Siva Thandavam was performed by a V std student. The women were all in praise. They expressed that by Allah’s grace, they got the opportunity to visit this temple (school) of Visit by Ibadah women’s trust god. MAHASHIVARATHRI CELEBRATIONS (17 JAN 2015) Mahasivarathri was celebrated in a very divine manner. Children chanted the Rudram and sang Bhajans on Lord Sai Shiva. Our Correspondent explained the spiritual significance of Mahasivarathri and also recollected old memories of swami himself performing vibhudhi Abishekam to Shridi Sai at Puttaparthi, the night vigil Bhajans and also swami performing Lingodh Bhavam.
42 Ambattur HAYAGREEVA SRI VIDYA HOMAM Hayagreeva Sri Vidhya Homam was performed in the Samithi premises. All the children participated and got Raksha which had come from a place called Thiruvandhipuram.
VISIT TO SCIENCE EXPO Students visited the Science Expo organized by the Tamilnadu Science & Technology centre, Chennai at Saraswathi Vidhyalaya School, Ambattur and enriched their knowledge.
FIELD TRIP Children from II to V std were taken for a field trip within Chennai. First, they visited the divine Abode of Bhaghawan Baba at Sundaram, Chennai and performed Bhajans in the prayer hall. Then, they went to the Guindy Snake park and Deer park and amused themselves. On the way back to school, they had a halt at the ICF Rail Museum. Children saw the different types of display of engines and the evolution in changes from smoke engine to the modern ones. Children enjoyed a joy ride in the Museum.
Sundaram visit At ICF Railway Museum At Snake park, Guindy
UGADI CELEBRATIONS Ugadi - Telugu New year day was celebrated in the school with special Sai Bhajans session. The Ugadi Pachadi, comprising of Six Ruchis was prepared. The interaction with the children regarding the significance of 6 Ruchis was really marvelous. Ugadi pachadi was distributed to all.
Doing one's duty, however small, in an unattached manner gives rise to the awakening of self-awareness. - Sathya Sai Baba
43 Ambattur RAMANAVAMI CELEBRATION The birth of Lord Rama was celebrated in the school with Sai Ram Bhajans. Panagam and Vadapappu were given as prasadam to the students.. The significance of the occasion was explained to everyone
SPIRITUAL MAGIC SHOW A spiritual Magic show was conducted by Sri Viswanathan of Porur. Children were enthralled with his performance. Students were made to promise to develop good habits through the show.
EHV PROGRAMME FOR PARENTS On 06/04/15 P.T.A was held at school premises and Mr. Viswanathan of Porur conducted a spiritual parenting programme for the parents and advice was given regarding the good up -bringing of children.
LAUGHTER SHOW FOR CHILDREN The final day was made enjoyable for the children when Mr. Siri Siri Sirippananda performed a laughter show inculcating Yogasanas and Mudras, stimulating the emotional and neurological aspects of body and mind. He also distributed the certificates of various competitions held during the academic year.
Ramanavami celebration Spiritual Magic show EHV Programme for parents
Laughter show
44 7. SAI SANKALP NURSERY & PRIMARY SCHOOL, ARASANKAZHANI
CLIMATE EDUXCHANGE PROGRAMME (JAN 2015) With Bhagawan’s Blessings, the year 2015 began with a very promising note. TERI – The Energy and Resources Institute identified Sai Sankalp Nursery and Primary School as one of their mentee schools for their Climate EduXchange programme. The PSBB Millennium School, OMR, Chennai is designated as our mentor school. The objective of the programme is to mentor the lesser-privileged schools on the grounds of spreading awareness on the issues of Environment Conservation and related topics by organising campaigns, trainings, workshops, competitions etc. As part of this programme, children from Sai Sankalp school visited Exnora Green at Pammal, Chennai. Exnora Green works with residents, authorities, schools and the private sector to minimize waste and pollution so that India's children will someday experience the pride and joy of living in a nation that ranks among the world's cleanest. Children learnt a lot about waste management, importance of the 3Rs - Reduce, Reuse and Recycle during the demonstrations. They also pledged to do their part in taking this mission forward. Saarthi: A school mentorship programme FIELD TRIP (FEB 2015) At Sai Sankalp, we believe in imparting education beyond the textbooks and the classroom setup and field trip is one way of doing it. Going on a educational trip means more than simply leaving the school grounds. It includes giving students the chance to build closer bonds with their classmates, experience new environments and enjoy a day away from the classroom apart from learning something new. Children were taken to various places in the neighbourhood like the Children’s Park, Field trip to Fire station Vandalur Zoo and the Fire Station. Children thoroughly enjoyed their day out in the company of their friends.
ANNUAL SPORTS DAY (MAR 2015) The Annual Sports meet was a grand event at Sai Sankalp School. Children participated with great enthusiasm and vigour. With parents and their friends cheering out loud, participants gave their best to make them proud. The winners were awarded by the Chief Guests and the participants were encouraged to try harder next time.
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VALUE FESTIVAL (28,29 DEC 2014) 36 students and 5 staff participated in the value festival conducted at T.Nagar, Chennai. Many students received ‘A’ rank in activities like Rangoli, Story-telling, Veda chanting etc., While returning from Chennai, we went to Sundaram, the abode of Bhagawan. The Suprabhatham session was going on. We also had a trip to Vandalur zoo where children enjoyed very much.
Value Festival participants
SCHOOL ANNUAL DAY (26 JAN 2015) On January 26th, the Republic day, our school annual day was conducted. The programme comprising various drama and dance performances was appreciated by everyone. Dr.saravanan and his wife were the chief guests of the day. Children were served special lunch. PARTHI DRAMA (15 FEB 2015) By the immense grace of our Beloved Bhagavan, our school students enacted a drama in the divine presence entitled ‘SRI GURUBHYO NAMAHA’ on 15th Feb 2015, Sunday evening in Sai Kulwant Hall at Prasanthi Nilayam. Nearly 50 students participated with 8 staff members. All the students received Prasadam and gifts from Swami. The Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Vahini team from Bengaluru trained the students. For 1 week, students stayed in Parthi and enjoyed the proximity of the lord.
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‘Sri Gurubhyo Namaha’ – drama presented in Sai Kulwant hall
PADA PUJA FOR PARENTS (7 MAR 2015) Pada puja for 95 parents was performed by the students. After the Puja, students got blessings from their parents. A grand lunch for served for all the parents and the students.
Students performing Pada Puja for the parents
47 Mathigiri SUCCESS TRAINING (28 MAR 2015)
On Marth 28th , the 9th and 10th standard students were given a special training for how to get success in the examination. The training was conducted by the JCI Group of Hosur.
Training for Success in examination
SWAMI ARADHANA DAY PROGRAMME (24 APR 2015) On account of Swami’s Aradhana programmes, 1 free marriage was conducted at Kumbalam and 40 sarees were distributed to the widows. Narayana Seva was done for the village people with sumptuous food.
Free marriage as part of Swami’s Aradhana day
So long as the sugar is on the tongue, you feel the sweetness in taste. Similarly, so long as the heart has love, peace and devotion, you feel the bliss. - Sathya Sai Baba
48 10. BHAGAWAN SRI SATHYA SAI BABA NURSERY AND PRIMARY SCHOOL, NALLATTOOR
SWAMI’S 89TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION (23 NOV 2014) Swami’s 89th birthday was celebrated in a grand manner. Students cultural programmes were arranged as part of the celebration. Special sweet was distributed to all the students.
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION (25 NOV 2014) Speech on the significance of Christmas was given. Student dressed as Santa Claus attracted everyone. He disributed sweets to all the students. Christmas Celebration PONGAL CELEBRATION (13 JAN 2015) Pongal was prepared inside the school and distributed to all the students. Students presented a drama as part of the celebration.
ANNIVERSARY OF SWAMI’S VISIT TO NALLATTOOR (02 FEB 2015) Swami visited Nallattoor village on 02/02/1985. He inaugurated a prayer hall, medical centre and a well water motor room. Swami told the devotees of the village to start a school in that location. Immediately they started the school in the name of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba Nursery and Primary School using the hall as prayer hall and office, the medical centre as class rooms. Every year, the Bhajana Mandali, Nallattoor is celebrating 2nd Feb as Swami’s visit day in a Swami’s visit to Nallattoor grand manner and they are using the hall as the Bhajan centre. Students and staff participated in the celebration.
ANNUAL SPORTS DAY (27 MAR 2015) School annual sports day was celebrated Annual on 27th March 2015. Prizes for the winners Sports Day of various sports competitions were prize distributed. distribution
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SWAMI’S 89TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION (19-23 NOV 2014) The 89th birthday celebration of our beloved Bhagawan was conducted in a grand manner for 5 days from 19th to 23rd Nov 2014. As part of the celebration, the students and the teachers participated in Kutthu Vilakku Puja on the Global Mahilas day on 19th, Sathya Sai Laksharchana on 20th, Grama Seva on 21st, Prayer procession for universal peace on 22nd Nov 2014. Mr. Karthick Ramesh, alumnus, SSSIHL, Parthi gave an inspiring talk about Swami and human values on 22nd Nov 2014. Previously, on 8th Nov 2014, our school Bhajan team students participated in the Global Akhanda Bhajan conducted in the Sri Sathya Sai Spiritual Centre (Samithi), Chromepet.
Laksharchana Talk by Sri Karthik Ramesh, alumni, SSSIHL
During Grama Seva on 21st , students visited an old age home at Nanmangalam village, distributed Prasadam and interacted with the inmates of the home. The amount required for the Grama Seva was contributed by the students through a Ceiling On Desires(COD) project organized by the ‘Tat Tvam Asi’ – the value magazine of SSSIE. They also visited the Govt. school located there and distributed food and Laddu packets to all the students. Competitions had been conducted for the Govt. school students as part of the birthday celebrations. Prizes were distributed during the occasion.
Old age home visit Prize distribution to Govt. school students, Nanmangalam
50 Chromepet Mr. Meenakshi Madhusudhanan, Principal, Velammal Global School, Chennai was the chief guest on the final day on 23rd Nov 2014. The function commenced with Band music, Vedic chants, welcome songs for our beloved Bhagawan who was brought in a decorated palanquin in procession. Students lit 89 lamps around a beautiful Rangoli drawing of Baba and sang the ‘Akhanda Jyothi Jalao…’ song. The first anniversary issue of the SSSIE hostel magazine “Prema Sai” was released on the occasion. This was followed by cultural program by the students. A role play entitled “Sai Bhashanam Amrutha Bhashanam” was performed by the students. A student enacted as Bhagawan in orange robe attracted all the audience. A music fusion programme entitled “Birth of God” was presented by the students. Jhoola was performed for Bhagawan with the students singing the beautiful “Jhoola jhoola jhoolana jhoolaaa.
Prayer procession Students lighting 89 lamps
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Sai Bhashanam Amrutha Bhashanam – Role play
‘Birth of God’ Fusion program
51 Chromepet VISIT BY BROTHER SATHYAJITH (04 DEC 2014) Brother Sathyajit visited our school and observed the SSSVV classes. He gave an inspiring talk to the students in the assembly. Students who won prizes in various competitions were honoured during the occasion. He addressed all the teachers about the new ABC (Asset Banao Challenge) contest of SSSVV and informed the teachers to enthusiastically participate in the SSSVV programme.
Prize distribution Interaction with the students
KARTHIGAI DEEPAM CELEBRATION (25 DEC 2014) SSSIE hostelers celebrated the holy day of Karthigai Deepam by lighting oil lamps around the campus. The significance of the festival was explained to all. The live broadcasting of the celebration at Thiruvannamalai Sri Arunachaleswarar temple, Tamil Nadu was shown to the students. The X and the XI class students performed the traditional ‘Fire Ball’. ‘Pori Urundai’ Prasadam was distributed to everyone.
Students lighting the Karthigai Deepam Traditional Fire ball performance
HANUMAN JAYANTHI CELEBRATION (22 DEC 2014) Hanuman Jayanthi was celebrated with immense devotion and reverence to lord Hanuman. Students chanted the Pavamana Suktam infront of the hostel Hanuman statue and sang Hanuman Chalisa. The valour and highness of Hanuman was explained by the school correspondent.
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Hanuman decorated with Vada mala Students listening to the glory of Hanuman
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION (27 NOV 2014) Christmas was celebrated with carols and sweets on 25 Dec 2014. Sri N.T.Arun Kumar, Member, Sai Educare Trust, was the chief guest. He gave a valuable speech about the life and message of Jesus Christ. Prizes and certificates were distributed for the winners and participants of various competitions. A cultural program with Christmas carols singing was offered at the lotus feet of our beloved Bhagawan. Students dressed as Santa Claus distributed sweets to the students.
Birth of christ Christmas carols presentation
Certificates distribution Santa Claus distributing sweets
53 Chromepet STATE LEVEL BALVIKAS TALENT SEARCH (25 DEC 2014) Every year, our students are participating in the Balvikas Talent Search event organized by the Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organization, Tamilnadu. This year, after winning in the Samithi and district level events, students A.T.Nirmal Kumar, X class and P.Krishan, IX class won third prize in the state level poster painting and English elocution competition held at Kumbakonam, Tamilnadu.
State level balvikas talent search winners A.T.Nirmal Kumar and P.Krishan
PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (27 DEC 2014) Sri Vishwanathan (EHV expert) and Sri Ganapathi (State Co-ordinator, Spiritual Awareness, SSSSO, TN) conducted workshop on Personality development for IX, X and XI students. They conducted the workshop on 2 important topics 1)End of education is character 2)Success and happiness. With interactive questions and answers, the programme made the students aware of the significance of the human values that are to be practised throughout our life. The speakers gave a strong motivation to the students to live life without having fear for facing Address by Sri S.Ganapathi any difficulty.
VALUE FESTIVAL (28,29 DEC 2014) Students participated in the value festival for girls conducted at Sri Krishnaswamy Kalyana Mandapam, T.Nagar, Chennai on 28th and 29th Dec 2014. They participated in various competitions like elocution, instrumental solo, group singing, group dance, quiz and many of them came out with the top ‘O’ grades.
Value Festival
54 Chromepet NEW YEAR CELEBRATION (01 JAN 2015) Students visited the Kumaran Kundram Lord Subramanya temple, Chromepet and had the divine Darshan. They sat inside the temple premises and sang beautiful Bhajans on Lord Subramanya.
New year day Temple visit
ANNUAL SPORTS & CULTURAL MEET (11 JAN 2015) The 37th Annual Sports and Cultural Meet 2014 – 15 was conducted in a grand manner with colourful cultural programmes and daring adventurous events by the students. Dr. T.S.Sridhar IAS, Additional Chief Secretary & Commissioner for Revenue Administration, Govt. of Tamilnadu was the chief guest. Best house in sports and games, Best house in co-curricular activities, Best student in Sports and Games, Best student in Academics (Sai Vidya Rathna award), Best student in Selfless Service (Sai Seva Rathna award), Overall excellence award (Sai Vidyarthi award) were awarded. The theme for this year’s sports meet was – “Sreyas - the ultimate good”. Choosing the right path ‘Sreyas’ and discriminating the wrong path (preyas) from the right path (Sreyas) was showcased through a wonderful role play presentation by the students. This was followed by the astounding performance of the various events of skill and adventure by the students like Archery, Human Pyramid, Karate, Gymnastics, Ice Yoga etc. The show filled with fearless exhibition of talents by the students received extensive appreciations from the audience.
Welcoming Bhagawan with Veda Parayanam Shield for best house
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ANNUAL DAY LEBERATION
Role play – Saint Yagnawalkya Role play – Shirdi Saibaba
Human Pyramid Karate Bike stunt Gymnastics
Yoga on ice bars Parents witnessing the events
56 Chromepet INTERNATIONAL KARATE COMPETITION (18 JAN 2015) G.V.Vishwa, IX std, participated in the 2nd International karate open championship held in Srilanka on 18th,January 2015 conducted by the WADO federation of Srilanka. He won 2 bronze medals. Previously, 7 students participated in the 7th Asian Goju Ryu international Karate Competition held in Coimbatore, TN and won 1 Gold, 3 Silver and 4 bronze medals
International Karate Champions
68TH REPUBLIC DAY CELEBRATION (26 JAN 2015) The 68th Republic day was celebrated with patriotic fervour. Lead by the band team, students performed march past and the National flag was hoisted by the chief guest of the day Sri Venkatraman, SSSIE Office incharge. Students presented speeches in Tamil, Hindi and English. ‘Thaayin manikkodi paareer…’ – partriotic Tamil song about the National flag was sung. The chief guest gave an inspiring talk about the importance of the Republic day. Sweet was distributed at the end of the celebration
Band team Flag hoisting Students taking National Pledge
57 Chromepet FIELD TRIP TO CHIDAMBARAM (14 FEB 2015) All the hostelers had a wonderful spiritual field trip to Chidambaram in Tamil Nadu on 14th Feb 2015, Saturday. The trip started at 5:30 AM in the early morning from the school in two buses. Students visited various places of spiritual and historical importance like, Vadalur Ramalinga Swamigal temple – the Sathya Gnana Sabha, Chidambaram Nataraja temple – one of the Pancha Bhootha Sthalas.Vaitheeswaran koil – the temple with Lord Vaidyanatha Swami as the main deity and a water pond having the power of curing all diseases, Poombuhar – the historical capital of Chola kings. Lord Budha temple at Thiruvenkadu – the temple for the planet Budha having the power to bestow the students upon with good educational progress. Students had the golden opportunity of chanting various Vedic hymns, Rudram and singing Bhajans inside the temples. The inner significance of all these places were explained to the students.
Posing infront of Chidambaram Lord Nataraja Temple At Poombuhar
FIELD TRIP TO VANDALUR ZOO (26 FEB 2015) The primary children were taken for a field trip to the Vandalur Zoo at Chennai. All the children enjoyed the trip after seeing the animals and the birds accommodated in the Zoo.
Field trip to Vandalur Zoo
58 Chromepet WINGS OF HOPE TEAM VISIT (16 - 20 FEB 2015) Wings of Hope, a charitable organization located in London supports for the free education provided at SSSIE. The Wings of Hope team comprising of Mrs. Rajni Sriram, the founder and 4 girl students from London visited the school from 16 to 20 Feb 2015. They organized various games and activities for the primary students. A career guidance presentation for the higher class students was presented by the team. During their final day programme, they performed various mind-boggling activities in the assembly which inspired all the students. The SSSIE students presented programmes related to the Indian culture as a token of love for the team. Prizes for the winners of various competitions were distributed during the occasion.
Games coaching London students’ Presentation Prize distribution
MAHASHIVARATHRI CELEBRATION (17 FEB 2015) Mahashivarathri was celebrated with hymns and songs on Lord Shiva from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM . Lingashtakam, Bilvashtakam and beautiful Bhajans on Lord Shiva were offered by the students during the assembly. As per the tradition at SSSIE, students participated in the recitation of 11 Anuvakas of the Rudram. (11 times chanting of Namakam completing with 1 time chanting of Chamakam). Lingabhishekam was performed by the board exam writing X class students with 21 types of Abhishekam materials simultaneously along with the Rudram chanting.
Students performing Lingabhishekam Decorated Shiva Lingam
59 ART LINK CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAMME (26 FEB 2015) As part of Creative Connections – USA, Sai school Chromepet has been participating in the International Artilink Cultural Exchange Programme with partner schools in USA through Video Conferencing for the past 3 years. Recently, students participated in the International art competition on the theme ‘Picture the moment’. V.S.Pradeeshraj, X Std has been selected from India out of all the schools participated from 56 countries in the world and his drawing has been presented in the International Art Portfolio with his writing as follows: “I am sharing the moment of a visit to an old age home. All the students of our school visited to distribute food packets and sweets to the inmates. We conversed with them. Old Granny in the picture was so happy and we conversed with her for a long time. They just need people to care for and talk with. It was a heart touching moment in my life. Seeking blessings from grandparents is equal to seeking blessings from God.” V.S.Pradeeshraj, X
The drawing was displayed in the International Art Exhibition at Norwalk, USA.
Drawing selected for the International Art Portfolio
60 tune your brain…
Try this out…
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1. What comes down but never goes up? 2. I’m tall when I’m young and I’m short when I’m old. What am I? 3. How can a pants pocket be empty and still have something in it? 4. In a one-story pink house, there was a pink person, a pink cat, a pink fish, a pink computer, a pink chair, a pink table, a pink telephone, a pink shower– everything was pink! What color were the stairs? 5. A dad and his son were riding their bikes and crashed. Two ambulances came and took them to different hospitals. The man’s son was in the operating room and the doctor said, “I can’t operate on you. You’re my son.” How is that possible? 6. What is the longest word in the dictionary? 7. If I drink, I die. If i eat, I am fine. What am I? 8. Throw away the outside and cook the inside, then eat the outside and throw away the inside. What is it? 9. What word becomes shorter when you add two letters to it? 10. What travels around the world but stays in one spot? 11. What occurs once in a minute, twice in a moment and never in one thousand years? 12. What has 4 eyes but can’t see? 13. If I have it, I don’t share it. If I share it, I don’t have it. What is it? 14. Take away my first letter, and I still sound the same. Take away my last letter, I still sound the same. Even take away my letter in the middle, I will still sound the same. I am a five letter word. What am I? 15. A house has 4 walls. All of the walls are facing south, and a bear is circling the house. What color is the bear?
61 tune your brain…
Answers 1. Rain 2. A candle 3. It can have a hole in it. 4. There weren’t any stairs, it was a one story house! 5. The doctor is his mom! 6. Smiles, because there is a mile between each ‘s’ 7. Fire 8. Corn on the cob, because you throw away the husk, cook and eat the kernels, and throw away the cob. 9. Short 10. A stamp 11. The letter M 12. Mississippi 13. A Secret 14. EMPTY 15. The house is on the north pole, so the bear is white.
• Actually, your brain is MORE active when you're asleep. •Information can go in between parts of your brain at a speed of 260mph. •You have over 100,000 miles of axons in your brain. They could wrap around the Earth 4 times. •Your brain doesn’t have pain receptors. It can’t feel anything. •Ancient peoples thought the brain wasn’t important as the stomach and heart. When mummifying people, Egyptians would BRAIN FACTS pull the brain out through the nose.
62 for the first term (June 2015 - October 2015 )
Date Event 31 JUL 2015 GURU PURNIMA 15 AUG 2015 NATIONAL INDEPENDENCE DAY 19 AUG 2015 NATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY DAY, WORLD HUMANITARIAN DAY 29 AUG 2015 NATIONAL SPORTS DAY 05 SEP 2015 NATIONAL TEACHER’S DAY, SANSKRIT DAY 07 SEP 2015 WORLD FORGIVENESS DAY 08 SEP 2015 NATIONAL LITERACY DAY 14 SEP 2015 HINDI DAY 15 SEP 2015 INTERNATIONAL DEMOCRACY DAY 16 SEP 2015 WORLD OZONE DAY
17 SEP 2015 GANESH CHATURTHI 28 SEP 2015 SHIRDI SAI BABA BIRTHDAY 02 OCT 2015 GANDHI JAYANTHI, INTERNATIONAL PEACE DAY 03 OCT 2015 SHIRDI SAI BABA SAMADHI DAY, WORLD NATURE DAY 04 OCT 2015 MADHVACHARYA JAYANTHI, WORLD ANIMAL DAY 13 OCT 2015 NAVARATRI (DASARA) BEGINNING 20 OCT 2015 AVATAR DAY 21 OCT 2015 SARASWATHI PUJA, AYUTHA PUJA 22 OCT 2015 VIJAYA DASAMI 24 OCT 2015 UNITED NATIONS DAY 28 OCT 2015 INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION DAY
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64 Virtue is the sign of the educated person. This is what makes education worthwhile.
- Sathya Sai Baba