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SWAMI VIVEKANANDA YOUTH MOVEMENT

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Month wise Activities at the school:

April & May 2014:

The School closed for vacation from 15th

of April to May 24th

. Summer camp was organized for

7th

to 9th

std of VTCL and VSOE children. This camp was conducted in 2nd

week of April by

Mr.Prakash Principal of Vidyavardhaka College B’lore and with other resource persons. During

the four days camp various activities were conducted like free hand painting, craftwork, quiz,

project work on Tribal and Urban culture, Creative games. Nearly 80 children were benefitted

from this camp.

From 9th

to 13th May 2014, the School Head Master Mr.Shivappa and Mr.Kendagannaswamy

attended a workshop on Entrepreneurship Development at VLEAD, Mysore. The program was

jointly organized by ICREATE & SVYM to develop entrepreneurship skills.

On 17 & 18th

May 2014, a workshop on Art in Education was conducted by Sri.Roshan Sahi

from Bangalore to the teachers. The workshop focused on how to bring art in scholastic learning.

This was attended by all the teachers of VTCL which helped the teachers to get ideas to motivate

the low achievers & challenging learners to participate in classroom learning & progress

according to their own pace & uniqueness.

On 22nd

May, 2014 Vivekananda Teacher Training and Research Centre (VTTRC) conducted a

workshop on 5Es instructional model [Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate & Evaluate] to the

teachers of Viveka Tribal Centre for Learning (VTCL) on 5Es model which is an instructional

teaching method based on constructivism principle. This was very useful to the school as most of

the students are kinesthetic & visual learners.

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June 2014:

The School admission committee was revised and the parent representative of the four tribal

communities were selected by ensuring equal participation of both women and men with senior

teachers. The committee demanded to extend the enrollment of girls in Gendathur village who

also belong to ST but not forest based tribe. This was decided based on the social concern about

the community, to prevent early marriages & avoid early motherhood which is predominant in

that area.

This academic year 425 students were enrolled out of which 213 are (52%) girls (annexure-1) from tribal

communities. The students who did not come to the school were regularly monitored by the

teachers through visiting the haadies with the help of retention committee. The average

attendance of the school for the entire year is 91%(refer annexure-2).

In the lower primary section, this year the school introduced the new concept of single teacher to 1st

grade to 4th grade.i.e., a teacher facilitating all the subjects of the respective class. It was really helpful

for the teachers & students to build rapport, understanding & knowing each other. The classrooms were

set up to accomodate students to learn through montessori method. All the materials were purchased,

arranged and training was given to the teachers in the new method.

In the primary section, this year special focus was given to average and below average children

through introducing Innovative Academic tutoring programs. For this the capacity building program

was organized to all the teachers on various topics in Communicative English, Effective utilisation of

Technology, Child Psychology, Child Centered Education like Continuous Comprehensive

Evaluation, Constructivism principles, Instructional models like 5Es 5As, etc. All these trainings were

helping the teachers to develop their skills and knowledge to improve the children‘s academic skills.

The co-scholastics like Art, Computer, Physical Education, Agriculture, Music, Sports, etc. are

integrated to Languages & Mathematics.

In High school section, beginning of the year, by seeing the students’ annual academic performance,

the school focused on teaching fundamentals (both in language and Math). Then after the remedial

teaching classes, gave a rigorous input in academic for the entire school especially for high school

section. The timetable was specially designed for teaching each subject for the entire day for one week

integrating other mediums like ICT, Library, Art and Sports. Few classes were successfully planned by

preparing innovative methodologies and techniques. The children also liked the integrated classes, but

were not happy with the whole day learning the same subject. Then after taking feedback from the

students and teachers, the school re-looked the entire strategy and shortened the time by giving a half-

day for each subject. Then for two to three weeks, this method worked and then gradually children

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started losing their interest in academics. Like this, consistently alternative methods were adapted to

challenge and sustain the interest of the children.

For high school section soft skills training were organized and conducted by both internal and

external persons to enhance self-esteem, logical, mathematical, problem solving and decision-

making skills. The tribal children are not exposed to analytical skills in their day-to-day life. The

reason is that, the parents have minimal exposure to the day-to-day utilization or transaction of

money, concept of saving etc. Knowing the fact, the school in collaboration with I Create

organization, conducted a workshop on ‘Entrepreneurship Development’ for 10th grade students.

It was a four-day workshop purely focused to elicit the hidden and enhance the self-esteem,

logical, mathematical skills, communication and presentation skills of the students. The whole

concept of entrepreneurship was weaved to make contextually relevant to gain the interest &

inner spirit of the students. Among them two students were selected for a regional level

competition on Entrepreneurship Development Program. The children gained confidence after

participating in the Business plan competition and helped them in identifying their strength and

build leadership abilities. Hence, the school started giving major roles to students both at school

and at hostel.

Training on Vocational Skills was provided to the children of 6th to 10th grade. The Instructors conducted

classes for the students in both theory and practical focusing on the trades in Electrical & Mechanical.

July - 2014

Parents meeting was held in Brahmagiri tribal hamlet (haadi) on July 24th. The retention

committee team met the parents and explained to them that school will take action for the benefit

of the students like providing bus pass, to keep day scholars in the hostel during rainy season, the

parents were also invited to stay at school and hostel to get real life experience. The parents also

agreed to it and stayed, later the same was implemented by the school. From 30.07.2014 to

01.08.2014, 26 students of 5th to 10th std participated in an art competition organized by

Raviverma Academy Trust.

Rahul, student volunteer from USA, stayed in Hosahalli for 3 weeks and had prepared a Science

lab manual for high school section and a review was conducted by Head of the school with the

help of Science teacher and this manual is been used in the lab by the teachers and students. On

17.07.2014 to participate in Taluk level sports, training was given to high school 6 students by

Teachers with the Students who won Prize at competition organized by Ravivarma Academy

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Physical EducationTeachers. From 21st

to 27th

training was organized in Block Resource Centre,

Government run Education programs in H.D.Kote taluk. Six High School Teachers had attended

to this program. This helped the teachers to implement new methodolgy in the classrooms. On

30.07.2014, six SSLC passed students got admitted to Diploma in Plastic Technology at CIPET,

Mysore. On 31.07.2014, one student of VTCL got admitted to KPJ Prabhu Handicraft training

course near Bidadi, Bangalore. Mr.Ravi who is Alumni student of VTCL chosen the course in

wood and stone carving.

August – 2014

Entrepreneur Development program was conducted on 01.08.2014. On 15.08.2014,

Independence day was conducted by Student Council members with the support of teachers, the

students made the speech, sang the patriotic songs and Aerobics was performed by the students.

Both VTCL & VTTRC staff and students including parents participated in the program. Sweet

was distributed at the end.

On 16.08.2014, students of the school participated in the Hobli level sports meet held at

B.Matakere, in H.D.Kote taluk. The students bagged many prizes in Kho-kho, running event and

field event. On 16.08.2014, five teachers participated in the workshop held in VLEAD Mysore

(Vivekananda Institute of Leadership Development, A unit of the Swami Vivekananda Youth

Movement).

This workshop was facilitated by the founder Dr.R.Balasubramaniam of the Organization and the

topic disscussed was on 'Learning to Lead and Leading to Learn“. On 28.08.2014, the school

celebrated Gowri-Ganesha festival. On this occassion Ganapathi statue was installed in

Annaporna dining hall. The students and staff participated in the celebrations. Later after seven

days, the statue was given a grand farewell. As per the academic year plan, the school conducted

the first Formative assessment to all the students in both scholastic and co-scholastic. The

feedback of the assessment was given to all the students.

From August month, onward Sri.Rakesh, a flautist and Vocalist from Mysore teaching music to

our children by using innovative techniques, like teaching poems by giving different tunes,

teaching light music, prayer songs. All the students learnt the music enthusiastically.

September - 2014

On 05.09.2014, Teachers Day was celebrated in the school. The student council members with

the help of Intern teachers (Budding Teachers) conducted fun games, cultural activities to all the

teachers. The students themselves organized the event for Teachers & it was well planned and

appreciated by all. This event helped the student council members to learn various leadership

skills.

On Teacher’s day, a TV show was organized to all the children and teachers, to watch the speech

of Honorable Prime Minister Sri.Narendra Modi. He spoke with the children representative who

came from all over India, the topic he addressed was on the role and responsibilities of the

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teacher and the importance of Education. On 06.09.2014, on the occassion of teachers’ day

celebaration, the organisation organised a quiz programe for all the teaching staff of our

Education Institutions. Infosys team of Mysore conducted this event.

From 11.09.2014 to 14.09.2014 our primary school teachers participated for Maths and English

workshop which was conducted by Government Education department. On 20th September a

Spiritual retreat was conducted by the Organization in our school. All the staff participated in

this session. Ethical values and the cultural heritage of India was talked about by Poojya

Swamiji. The relevance of Swami Vivekanandas thoughts on education was shared by Sri

Madegowda, a Social Activist from Mandya. The staff got the chance to learn the moral and

ethical values to shape up the future generation. On 27th September, Budding Teachers (Interns)

review meeting was held at Viveka School of excellence, Sargur. In addition, a workshop on

how to teach slow learners was conducted by Mrs.Shobha Managoli, Child Psychologist from

Bangalore.

October-2014

On 2nd

October, Gandhi Jayanthi was celebrated. Head of the Education institutions Ms.Malathi

H.D. and Teacher Educator from D.Ed College Sri.Keshavmurthy gave an inspiring speech &

told anecdotes from the life of Mahatma Gandhiji the father of India. The School remained closed

from 3rd

to 12th

October for Dasara holidays. The students went home and came back on 13th when school

reopened. On October 4th VTCL Alumni batch with parents from Kadukuruba tribal community got a

great opportunity to perform dance in a world famous Mysore Dasara Procession. The organization took

initiation in getting this wonderful opportunity for the alumni batch with parents. They performed tribal

dance, which is unique in their culture, and thus show cased it to the whole world.

On 6th

to 8th

October a study circle was organized by our Education programs on the theme

“Vivekananda thoughts on Education”. This discussion was initiated and facilitated by an NGO

called ‘Karnataka Education Network. There were around 35 participants from all over

Karnataka including our education team members and this session went on for three days. The

founder of SVYM Dr.R.Balasubramaniam, the CEO, Dr.M.A.Balasubramanya, Sri.Jayadev from

Deenabandhu and many resource persons from various institutes participated and shared their thoughts.

Many renowned scholars, educationists, experts shared their views and perspectives on the

thoughts and philosophy of Vivekananda focusing on Education with the present education

system. This discussion helped the teachers in understanding Education on Vivekananda’s view

and reflecting on their practices in teaching and learning process.

Sri. Madappa of VTCL participated in the Radio math’s script writing on 9th & 10

th October, 2014 held at

Saragur. This helped the teachers to use modern technology in the classrooms. On 17.10.2014, Dr.

Rajaram conducted workshop to our Primary school teachers in Mathematics & English through simple

techniques and activity oriented method, and he addressed the teachers on child-centered education. On

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18.10.2014, Sri.Ramesh Kikkeri, took special classes for the alumni students of Introduction Basic

Technology (IBT) on life skills. This helped the IBT students to use in their life.

On 29th & 30

th October, 2014, Sri.Devadasu & Jyothi P of VTCL participated in the CCE workshop held

at St.Mary’s School H.D.Kote. This helped the teachers to implement in the Classrooms. On 10th, 11th

and 18th SaAth centre training was given to the high school staffs by Sri.Hareesh, who is a training

coordinator in Premavidya, Bangalore.

On 20th October, Prof.Lakshmi from Bangalore conducted a workshop for the school faculty on the Child

Centric Education by giving lot of case studies, innovative methodologies which were conducted in

different places in India through explaining the Principles of National Curriculum Framework-2005(NCF-

2005). She also shared her experiences working as a Dean in a Women‘s University in Banasthali and

where she was a pioneer in developing the Teacher Education Curriculum for the B.Ed course.

From 17th Oct for a week, Dr.Rajaram & Ms.Shashwathi from Chennai conducted a training program for

1st std kids on Math’s and English through using color rods. This method helps the children to develop

the concept easily in arithmetic, geometry and building vocabulary in turn informally helps in improving

the English language skills. This pilot project was started in September will go on up to March. During

his stay in school, he also conducted few sessions for the teachers on Education. Mr.Lokesh primary

school teacher attended the training in Nali Kali program conducted by education department in

H.D.Kote. Sri.Gananath, resource person from Mysore conducted a one-day workshop for the Primary

school teachers on the subject ''Education” and ‘‘Reflective practices.

November-2014

On 01.11.2014, Kannada Rajyothsava was celebrated in the School. Flag was hoisted and

inspiring songs, speeches were given by both teachers and students. The IBT(Introduction to

Basic Technology-Pre Vocational Centre) students visited Vinyas factory at Mysore on

02.11.2014 for real life exposure. This helped a lot in career guidance.

Ms. Julie West from Texas USA who is a Professional Writer, Videographer and Nehru

fellowship Scholar visited and Volunteered from 1st November to 7th. She had facilitated

sessions for 5th

and 7th

std children by introducing new concepts called Digital Story telling. She

selected a theme called wild life conservation and the stories of children in connected to the

forest. The children enacted on the topics named 'Close encounters' and 'The places I go'. All the

stories were video graphed in the tribal villages of the children. She walked with the children

inside the forest.

From Nov 1st to 8th Sri.Chakrapani, a Theater personality from Mysore took classes on ‘Theatre

in Education’ for the students of VTCL. The purpose of conducting this workshop is to facilitate

the children to improve the communication and presentation skills, to come out of the inhibition,

effective usage of body language. During the four days workshop, Mr.Chakrapani who is from

rural area, knew about the children local language and knew how to facilitate the group, he used

lot of techniques like dance, folk songs, tribal songs, enacting, stunts etc. Most of the children

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were able to participate actively in the session; some of the hidden talent came out during the

session. He also discussed with the students and taught them to enact skills by selecting the

topics/issues related to the tribal community like alcohol abuse, early marriage, Importance of

education. During the workshop, he also took the Budding teachers support to give them

exposure in role-plays. He already prepared two groups for street plays on Alcohol and

Importance of Education. The High school students are interested to perform the role-plays in

the tribal community.

On November 4th

Sri.Hareesh a Yoga teacher from Viveka School of Excellence (which is run

by SVYM), visited the campus and taught the children on the importance of Yoga and

meditation for 10th std students. On the occasion of Children’s Day celebration, Dr.Arundathi

from Vivekananda Memorial Hospital, Kenchanahalli was the chief guest and she gave an

orientation for all the adolescent girls of the school on Menstrual Hygiene. Later special snacks

& ice cream was distributed to all the children. Innovative games were conducted for the

children by Budding Teachers and other Teachers. Special snacks Gobi manchuri was prepared

and distributed by the EDP (entrepreneurship development program) trained students.

On 15.11.2014, 30 students and Science Teachers went to Lions School Saragur to see the Wild

life Photography exhibition. This provided a new exposure to the students about the flora and

fauna.

On 17th

November, Sri.Shivappa, alumni student of D.Ed.College (Chiguru organization) came

as a resource person took classes for the students of 8th

to 10th std on “How to face the exam

joyfully without any stress”. On 25.11.2014, a tribal meeting was held at Balle haadi and the

admission committee members participated in the meeting. The parents agreed to send their

children to the school. They also agreed to visit the school regularly to monitor their children’s

progress. On 27.11.2014 Cluster Resource Person Sri.Nanjaiah and 3 other members visited the

school and examined the documents regarding school renovation. On 27.11.2014, Dr.Mohan

from VMH Kenchanahalli, visited the school and conducted health check up for students. This

regular check up has helped all the students to maintain the physical fitness. On 29.11.2014,

Dr.Srinidhi & Mrs.Robin from USA conducted English Language development program for

English Language Teachers of the School. She used the techniques called ‘Total Physical

Response’ through using various learning aids like flash cards, worksheets, songs etc. She also

donated the learning materials to the school.

December 2014

From 2nd

December to 8th

December 2014, Ms. Maya who is a student volunteer from Canada,

volunteered to teach English class and foot ball to VTCL students. She took classes for 7th

grade

children on Communicative English for around 7 days. These classes motivated the teachers and

students to improve their communication skills. On 4th

December, Tribal Action Research training

was conducted at H.D.Kote by the government education department. Mr.Chikkabomma who is a

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teacher from tribal community participated in the program. The main agenda of the training was on

‘Teaching tribal children in their own dialect’. On 4th December, the founder of SVYM

Dr.Balasubramaniam R. visited the campus and motivated the teachers and staffs through speech on

‘How to work with Compassionate and Commitment” by quoting live examples of great personalities

from various fields. The staffs were inspired and energized by his speech to do more work with

dedication.

On 08.12.2014, Dr. Rajaram reviewed pilot Project class for primary school in Math’s and English.

This helped in implementing new ideas effectively in the school.

On 12.12.2014 Sri.Shivappa participated in the National level Health conference on convergence of

Allopathy & Ayurveda organized by SVYM. This helped in getting exposure to use modern

technique with traditional wisdom. The students with the help of computer teacher prepared PPT &

around six students participated for the State level competition, which is going to be held in

Bangalore on 22nd December

On 13.12.2014 Ministry of Tribal Affairs Government of India, Delhi Organized a meeting on the

issues related to Tribal affairs on topic ‘Brainstorming Consultation on the utilization of Tribal

sub plan for the Tribal development’. Ms.Malathi H.D who heads the Tribal school participated

with the financial director of SVYM. During the meeting, she had suggested few innovations, which

were experimented in the education activities in the last many years.

On 13.12.2014, Montessori training conducted for Lower Primary School (LPS) teachers at

Blooming Buds institution in Mysore. This helped in implementing new ideas effectively in the

school.

Review of Pilot Project for primary school children by Dr. Rajaram

Montessori Training for Lower primary school by Blooming Bud Institution

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On 21st December, SVYM Foundation Day was celebrated at VLEAD Mysore. All the staffs

participated in this program. The School teachers also gave cultural Program. They won many

prizes in sports activities conducted for this special occasion. On 22.12.2014 Shivappa, the HM

VTCL-HPS attended the training on Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) at

H.D.Kote organized by Block Education Office (BEO). This helped in implementing new

syllabus effectively in the school.

On 25.12.2014, ‘Sulochana Pattabhiraman Sangeetha Mahasabha’ conducted a drawing & essay

competition for VTCL High School students on the subject “Love for nature”.

On 27th

December, Titan Company ltd CSR head Mr.Sridhar and his team came to VTCL and in

the interacted with the students and teachers in VTCL, especially with 10th

std students he asked

about their dreams and interest in pursuing higher education. In the afternoon, 2nd

quarterly

review meeting was organized in training hall, Saragur. The challenges, learning’s during last

three months were discussed. The academic performances of the students were shared with

remedial measures under taken. Mr.Sridhar gave his observations and inputs regarding the

performance of the present students and the alumni’s higher education and employability. He

gave inputs on the importance of the research projects and process documentation. Finally, the

future plans of the school were discussed, mainly to focus on the academic performance, skill

oriented education and higher education.

On 30.12.2014, 60 students with teachers from 1st to 4

th std went for an educational excursion to

Mysore surroundings, to Zoo garden, KRS, Ranganathittu etc. The children enjoyed and got

exposure to the new places outside their place.

JANUARY -2015

A student 10th

std boy Mr.Nandeesh got selected in Business plan competition to compete in

National level. He competed with the college level students who came from all over the states.

Mr.Nandeesh presented a paper on ‘designing and selling the greeting card’ for Business plan

and won the Consolation prize. The school is really proud of this grand success and

congratulated for his sincere effort.

Mr.Nandeesh participated in National level Business Plan

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On 1st & 2nd January the school arranged educational excursion for 5th, 6th and 7th standard

children. The students had been to Neharu Tharalaya, Vidhana soudha, Cubbon Park, Iskon

temple, Vishweshwaraiah museum etc. at Bangalore. The children had real learning exposure

and helped them to improve their learning.

Visit to Nehru Tharalaya, Bangalore Visit to Vidhana Soudha

On 02/01/2015 – Review the performance of all the budding teachers was done by Ms. Malathi

(Institution Based Education Program Head), and Dr. Ramkumar (Education Coordinator), all teachers

shared their work experience and sought further guidance from them. On 05/01/2015 – People from

‘Gurukula Ashrama’ had visited the school and organized the program of ‘Vishnu Sahasranama’, and

taught the same to the students. All had rich experience of the Pooja by knowing the mythological,

cultural and scientific background. From 7th to 10th January Students and Teachers visited some

‘tribal colonies’ continuously three days for the follow up of absentee students and bringing them back

to school and also having a rapport with community. In this process, some children also involved and

they went and motivated their friends.

On 09/01/2015 the training of mentor teachers of the intern teachers was held at Sri

Adichunchanagiri College, H.D. Kote. The training was attended by Mr. Shashidhara R Asst.

Teacher at our school and participant had rich learning exposure. On 09/01/2015, some staff and

students of our school attended the annual day function of “Kautilya Vidyalaya” at Mysore. It

helped to the staff and students to have a different learning experience and helped us to conduct the

school Annual day very effectively. On 13/01/2015 meeting regarding SSLC examination was held

by DDPI at Nirmala Convent, Mysore. The meeting was attended by the Head Master of our

school Mr.Devdas. It has helped us in channelizing Continuous Comprehensive Evaluation in the

school, especially for SSLC students. On14/01/2015 the Annual day function of “Viveka School of

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Excellence” was held at Saragur, 50 students of our school, Budding Teachers and all the Staff had

attended the function. It helped pupil to get a different experience, and benefited us to prepare our

own School Annual day celebration. Students mixed with other school children who were

belonging to different communities, different socio economic background and semi urban area.

Mr. TGK. Murthy the Scientist at ISRO, Bangalore had visited our school campus and had

interaction with staff and students. Seeing the works done by the Organization and after the

communication with us all, he expressed that he was deeply motivated and inspired. He wished all

the students and the staff.

On 18/01/2015 Mr.Raghu of Rotary Club, Mysore along with his friends visited the school and

taught Memory games, Life Skills to our SSLC students through various activities. On 19/01/2015

Mr. K. G. Kumar, Director Vishwesharaiah Museum, Bangalore, has visited our school and

observed all the activities of each classroom; he also collected information about all the school

activities from Ms. Malathi, the Head of Institution Based Education Programs. Then he gave a

speech to our students and inspired them to be proactive citizens of India, who is aware of duties

and responsibilities. Seeing the works done by the Organization and after communicating with all

of us, he expressed that he was deeply motivated and inspired. He then wished all the students and

the staff.

To improve the scientific skills and temperament of students on 19/01/2015 Students of School

were taken to the Science exhibition, which was held at Viveka School of Excellence Saragur, by

Science and Mathematics teachers. On 20/01/2015 Mr. Lakshmeesh, National Level Archery

Champion, and his Team, from Bangalore, had visited our school to collect sports activities. He

shared about a project to take tribal students under age 18 and train them for State and National

level championships. It helped us to develop the sports team of the school. On 22/01/2015 the

school arranged educational excursion for 8th and 9th standard to Suttur J S S Matha, J S S

Institutions, and GRS Fantasy Park, Mysore as part of their educational tour. The children had real

learning exposure and helped them to improve their learning. On the same day the school arranged

another educational excursion for 10th Standard to NTTF(Nettur Technical Training Foundation)

Colleges both in Peenya and Electronic City, Bangalore as part of the industrial visit; they were

also taken to Vishveshwaraiah Museum, Indira Gandhi, Musical Fountain and K.P.J Prabhu Arts &

Crafts Training Centre, Industrial Area etc.

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10th

students visit to NTTF college and Artizan Centre in B’lore

On second day students visited Vinyas Industry, Mysore and Talent School in Hunsur for the

Musical program called ‘RHYTHM ADDA’, which was performed by Mangalore Musical Troop

and to watch the drama ‘Dhyavarappana Dhaari’which was played by the students of Talent School.

The children had real learning exposure and helped them to get exposure to different training centers.

10th

students visited Vinyas Factory in Mysore

26th January is well known day for all Indians because entire India became united in the form of states on

26th January 1950 & this was called as the Republic day. This was celebrated in the school. All the staff and

children participated joyfully. On this occasion Ms. Malathi (Institution Based Education Program Head),

Dr.Ramkumar (Education Co-coordinator), Mr. Shivappa & Devadasu, Headmasters unfurled the national

flag. Dr. Ramkumar, as a Chief Guest, gave a speech about “Meaning of the National Anthem and its

importance” by explaining the meaning of its content. The children also gave speeches about the Republic

day.

Celebrating Republic Day Speech by Dr. Ramkumar

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On that wonderful occasion, CCE workshop was held by the resource person Mr. Sathish,

(Demonstration School in Mysore) for all the Budding Teachers, staff of the school, Vivekananda

Teacher Training, Research Centre, and Viveka Tribal Centre for Learning, Hosahalli. Everyone

shared their experience at work place with each other. It helped a lot for staff about applying

Continuous Comprehensive Evaluation in the classroom.

On 31/01/2015 – “Tribal Culture Festival and Classical Music Concert” was held at the school by

inviting Leaders from all the tribal colonies, Dance of “Betta Kurubas” and “Jenu kurubas” was

outstanding. The children had different exposure and helped them to improve their knowledge in

Music.

FEBRUARY – 2015

On14/02/2015 School Annual day function “DARPANA - 2015 and 25th

Anniversary celebration

was held. Sri Bhaskar Bhat, the Managing Director, Titan Company Limited, Bangalore, was the

Chief Guest, Mr. Ramesh, Tribal Representative, Balle Haadi was specially invited, Dr. Sridevi

Seetharam presided over the function. Cultural programs like Drama, Dance, Mono acting caught

the attention of all the students, staffs, budding teachers, students and staffs of Viveka School of

Excellence. The Doctors of Vivekananda Memorial Hospital Saragur, representatives of Tribals,

all the parents of the school and those who were present at the moment, same day inauguration

function for starting up the construction of “Museum of Tribal Culture” was done by “Sri

Yuktheshanandaji”, Correspondent, Sri Ramakrishna Vidhyashala, Mysore. Totally, it was a

memorable function and the children had different exposure and helped them to improve their

learning.

Tribal Parent speech Tribal Dance performance Classical Concert

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Dance performance by school children in Annual Day

On16/02/2015 – “Alva’s Residential School of Sports” officials have visited our school, and did

first level sports camp which included students from other schools for the selection process. 19

students from our school and 7 students of Gundathur School have been selected out of 100

students. In the 2nd level camp to be held on April 22nd to 30th

2015. It has been told by teachers of Alva’s that this selection will

be helpful for those who are selected, will get free education as

well as employability.

On18/02/2015 Celebrated the

birthday of “Sri Ramakrishna

Paramahamsa” in a simple way, Headmaster of our school Mr. Devdas narrated the life story of Sri

Ramakrishna Paramahamsa to all. He motivated all teachers and students to adapt the philosophy

of Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa. All the staff and students sung Bhajans and Devotional songs.

On 20/02/2015 – The students (Girls – 5, Boys – 7 ) who were trained for three months about PCB

( Printed Circuit Board) were taken to Vinyas Innovative Technologies Pvt. Ltd and joined them

for work, Managing Director of the company expressed his gratitude towards trainees and trainer

and informed to keep this progress further too.

A selection committee from Alva’s Sports College

Participation of other schoolchildren 100-meter running competition

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Alumni students exposure visit and learning PCB

On 23/02/2015 – Sports competition and quiz competition was held between students of VTCL

and VSOE, students of VSOE won the prize in quiz, and students of VTCL won prize in sports.

This program gave good exposure to get mingle freely with students of urban area. It also helped

to improve confidence level in students. On 27/02/2015, a group of Manipuri Dance Artists along

with Sri “Padmashri” award winner had visited the school and gave Manipuri dance performance

for our staff and students, which was organized by Spic Macay and sponsored by Titan Company.

We all enjoyed the dance, which was eye catching and mind blowing event. Even our students

performed their tribal dance and learned some steps of Manipuri dance.

Performance by Manipuri Dancers

On 28th February science day was celebrated. It is also known as the birthday of famous Indian

scientist Sir. C.V Raman. On this occasion, a quiz program was arranged, students were dividend

to four teams for the competition, 1) Sir. C. V. Raman, 2) Newton, 3) Einstein and 4) Srinivasa

Ramanujan. Sir C. V. Raman Team won first prize. Same day essay competition on the topic

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“Hygiene” was held for SSLC students. This Science Day celebration helped the students to

improve their General Knowledge level and avoid the fear of facing the Public Examination.

High School participated in Quiz competition and Science day

March – 2015

On 02/03/2015 – Director of Canara Bank has inaugurated “The Rain Water Harvesting Tank”,

Sponsored by Canara Bank near the girls hostel. This has really enabled us to overcome the water

crisis in the school campus. Dr. R. Balasubramaniam, Founder of Institution and Dr.(Flt Lt) M. A.

Balasubramanya, CEO of the institution was present for the inaugural function. A group of

students performed tribal dance as a part of the celebration.

Inauguration by Canara bank General Manager Construction of Rain Water Harvest in Girls Hostel

On 04/03/2015, State Level Preparatory Examinations for SSLC students was held. The

preparatory examination helped the children to face the Board exams with courage and

confidence. On 08/03/2015 eight students of SSLC, who were interested to choose the science

combination at PUC level, attended the entrance test for enrolling to the field of science. The test

helped them to pursue their further education in science field, also improvement of their faith,

self-confidence and take steps towards their aim.

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On 09/03/2015, Workshop on the topic “Being an Empathetic and Compassionate Teacher” was

arranged. All teachers of VTCL were present for the workshop. It helped us to know about

quality education, exercise, equality, bad and good thoughts, also how should be the performance

of teacher at class. Teachers expressed their gratitude by expressing that they got ways to build

their ideas and improving their skills with passionate teaching attitude in filling self-confidence

and positive thinking among students.

On 27/03/2015 – As part of the 30th

Anniversary celebration of Swami Vivekananda Youth

movement. A Video shooting of all the activities of school was captured for the SVYM

documentary as per the wishes of Dr. R. Balasubramaniam. The founder of the organization gave

a spark for the start up of all planned activities for coming years. He also expressed that “The

reason for the success of Organization by overcoming all the problems and challenges is the co-

operation and participation at each level of development. So, instead of limiting ourselves for

particular job let us think about development of society by helping the people who are suffering

from poverty, let us give value based education, concentration on each child, so that, the child

should be involve in social works in future, and let us join our hands in participating at the work

towards construction of our Nation and its good deeds”.

RECORDS SUBMISSION OF FORMATIVE ASSESMENT -4

On 15th March all the VTCL teachers had submitted the Formative Assessment -4(FA-4) and

Summative Assessment documents to the office. These documents included the curricular and

co-curricular performances of the every child. The SSLC board exams will commence from 31st

March to 13th

April. We are anticipating for better results. All the teachers and institutional

Heads were involved in the review process of the yearlong activities and after series of

discussions and deliberations, the school has evolved with goal for the upcoming academic year.

Alumni Students joined to Job Oriented courses:

This year, four students joined Nettur Technical Training Foundation course & six students for

Central Institute for Plastic Engineering Technology, in Mysore. Mr.Ravi joined a wood carving

course at KPJ Prabhu art school near Bidadi. He is learning fast with good output. He is getting

Speech by Dr. R. Balasubramaniam to 10th

std Students

Speech by Dr. R. Balasubramaniam to Staff

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25% income from the sale of his carvings. The 6 students who have joined for regular 3 years

Diploma Course in Plastic Technology were taken to Taluk Social Welfare Office to submit

documents to get Scholarship for their studies. Two students have joined to Kautilya Vidyalaya,

Mysore and have taken Science and Commerce in 1st year PUC. On September 1st, 6 (1boy & 5

Girls) SSLC passed students who dropped out of College were admitted to CIPET for short term

6 months course in plastic technology. After completing the training, the students will be given

placement in industries.

On October 4th

VTCL Alumni batch with parents from Kadukuruba tribal community got a great

opportunity to perform dance in a world famous Mysore Dasara Procession. The organization

took initiation in getting this wonderful opportunity for the alumni batch with parents.

Alumni students - Training in our Introduction to Basic Technology (IBT) centre:

This year, among the alumni, twelve students were got trained in soldering and out of twelve

candidates; nine were employed at Vinyas, an industry in Mysore. Before this, even the

instructors had training of soldering for 15 days in the same institute. Those who completed 3

months PCB soldering training at IBT went for a visit to Vinyas industry for orientation on

November 4th

. Nine of them were later recruited with an initial salary of 6500/-pm. Again,

another batch of 15 students is getting training in the same Soldering technology. The students

were inspired by the success of past batch. Every month monitoring visit is being done by the

teacher who is coordinating the alumni students program. During the visit to the student’s

colleges, he takes feedback from the college faculty about the progress of the students,

attendance and if there is any other issue.

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10th std Supplementary students of VTCL:

The 12 students who had failed 10th

std, presently only 10 students are coming to school and

getting orientation on various skills like mechanical, agriculture, electrical, tailoring, embroidery,

art work, clay modeling etc. These students were taken to Mysore to see Gombe mane (Dolls

House) & Flower exhibition. The students were then given skill-based training in making dolls,

Wire baskets, paper bags, simple jeweler works, embroidery etc. They were also given special

coaching classes to pass 10th

exam through using EVD’s, ICT, and Worksheets etc. These

students are taking exams in March with freshers. Other income generation activities are also

planned for these students and will be given training in tailoring, Candle making, manufacturing

phenol and greeting cards.

Ms. Malathi H D

Head – Institution Based Education Programs

Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement