Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Sattanathapuram- School Uniform Distribution function - 2012


The purpose of Education is to develop good character and exemplary behaviour – Mahabaratha

“OM Sree Gurubhyo Namaha”.

At the outset I start with pranams to Jagadguru His Holiness Sri Sri Sri Bharathi Theertha Mahaswamigal, the ruling and 36th Pontiff of Sri Sringeri Saradha Peetham for everyone’s welfare and continued prosperity.
 
For the 2nd year in a row, under the aegis of Smt Alamelu Trust and Sri Kailasanathar trust, we initiated a scheme for free distribution of school uniforms to 300 school children (Class 1 to Class 8). 

An Initiative from Kailasanathar & Alamelu trusts
School children from two government schools (Panchayath union school in Satttanathapuram and Harijan Welfare school in Surakadu [Both located in Sirkazhi Taluk of Nagaipattiattinam district in Tamilnadu] were identified. The Uniform distribution function was held on 17th Sept’2012
Village Panchayath School - Sattanatahpuram - Sirkazhi Taluk - T.N
Village Welfare School - Surakadu - Sirkazhi Taluk - T.N


With the wishes and support of our donors, we were successfully able to provide free school uniforms for around 300 school children in two schools, most of children are hailing from economically poor families.

Thirukural - Couplet number 211 on School Information board
The Thirukural written on the school information notice board for the day touched our hearts and conscience. I dedicate the above Thirkural ( translated to English) to all our donors, for their philanthropic contributions

Meaning:
It is enshrined as a duty of every individual, to be of service and help to all the people who are in need, according to their ability without return of favor or expectations. Their service is akin to the quality of ‘RAIN’ which does not expect any favor for the water it provides for sustenance of life forms in our mother Earth.


Tamil Thai Vazthu - Prayer Song sung by students

Shri S.S.Srinivasan Iyer addressing the gathering

Trust members, Education dept. officials and Village panchayath  members  participated in function
The function started with the invocation of prayer song followed by introduction of the 2 trusts and felicitation of chairman and members of both the trusts.

All the speakers in the function praised the efforts by the 2 trusts and supporting donors.


Talent display:
Theme- Education leads to happiness

Talent display:
Theme-  Song sequence on importance of education  in our lives

Talent display:
Theme- Role of teachers in shaping up young students
Talent display:
Theme - Role and Duty of  Students in shaping up the future of our country

Students from 7th and 8th standard displayed their talents. Students spoke, eulogizing the role of teachers. A speech on the topic “Education is happiness and not burden” was very impressive.

Initiation of ' Merit Award' by Shri S.Jagadeesan from Alamelu trust

Student P.Sridhar receiving Merit award from J.Sundaresan

Student Sandhya receiving Merit award from Smt Bhooma Srinivasan
As a new initiative and encouragement top 2, meritorious students from 8th standard, were awarded a monetary gift as an encouragement and also to motivate them to do well in the succeeding classes. A request was placed before the trusts, that similar motivation and encouragement be extended to top 2 students in each grades. The request was taken positively and an assurance has been given, from next year onwards, this will be extended to all grades in the school.

Trust members, Education officials, Panchayath board members, village elders distributing uniforms to Children from both the schools.








School uniforms were distributed by members of both the trusts to all the school children in the school campus itself. Uniforms were distributed by the trust members of both the trusts as well as elders from our family. Family members, sponsors, trust members, well wishers, teachers, district education officers, parents of school children and general public participated in the function. Along with school uniforms a sweet ( laddu) was also distributed to students.
One of the speakers, in his concluding remark quoted Mahatama Gandhi and said,
“Sacrifice brings in great delight, while selfishness brings in misery” – Mahatama Gandhi
and prayed almighty that the sponsors, donors and their family be blessed with service mentality, happiness, prosperity and long life. 

Vote of thanks was proposed by the school headmaster.

My sincere thanks to all the trust members, donors and sponsors who contributed generously for the school uniforms. This would not have been possible without your altruistic financial support. The beginning we made last year has moved forward with a small step. We seek your continued support in this journey and pray that this service is expanded to many other noble initiatives.

From the Alamelu trust, we were only an instrument and the real credit and appreciation goes to each one of our valued donors.

L-R: S.Jagadeesan, Rajsekar -School Headmaster, S.S.Srinivasan


Sincere and Special thanks to Shri S.S.Srinivisan for organizing and conducting the event in a flawless manner. In spite of his advancing age, the meticulous planning and execution of the event is commendable.  

We will keep you informed, on the subsequent charitable events and requesting each of you to be part of these initiatives.


Our sincere and profound thanks to our donors

(In alphabetical listing)

Sl No
Name

Alamelu Trust

Kailasanathar Trust


1
Ajit Ashok Shenvi - Bangalore
2
Bhama Nathan - USA
3
Bhooma Srinivasan - Sattanathapuram
4
D.S.Rajsekar - Bangalore
5
Donor (name not published on request)
6
Dr Ganesh Gopalakrishnan - UK
7
G Manavalan - Chennai
8
Gnanam Viswanathan - Hyderabad
9
Gururprasad Jerri - Bangalore
10
Hareesha Prabhu - Bangalore
11
Harini Manikandan - USA
12
In Memory of Cadvasal Rama Iyer, Smt Lokanayaki and Smt Parvathi ( Donated by Cadavasal R Natarajan - USA)
13
In Memory of Smt Saradha Devi - Coimbatore (donated by Veena Priya Gopu - USA)
14
K B Meenakshi Sundaram - Bangalore
15
Kamala Natarajan - Chennai
16
M/s LINEA SHELTERS - Bangalore
17
Meenakshi Jagadeesan - Bangalore
18
Ms Meenakshi Ramamorthy - Muscat - Oman

19
On the 2nd Marriage anniversary occasion of Srivatsa & Vidya (donated by S.Vaidyanathan - Bangalore)
20
Puneeth Upadhyaya - USA
21
Ramdas V - Coimbatore
22
Ramu Mahalingam - Chennai
23
Saravanan Vediappan (Australia)
24
Satheesh Chandrasekaran - USA
25
Sekar Balasubramanian - Chennai
26
Shiva Subbarayan .S - USA
27
Srinivasan - Thiruvallur - Chennai
28
Srinivasa Rao Bonu - Bangalore
29
Sriram M - USA
30
Srivatsa Ganesh V - USA



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School function



Félicitation event and General