NOVEMBER 2013 TO JANUARY 2014 EVENTS

Children’s Day

Christmas Celebrations-23.12.2013

Primary School:

Hr.Sec.School :

On 23.12.2013 at 3.30PM Christmas day was celebrated in our auditorium. Our Headmaster Mr.G.Muthuramalingam presided. Mrs.M.Aruna and a group of our students gave a Christmas song.

VIIth standard girls gave a dance performance for a song describing the Birth of lord Jesus “Pethalayil Piranthavare“ . Mrs.David, Church head, from Madurai gave a Christmas day message. In her talk she spoke about the preachings of Jesus.

Mr.Ruben conducted a magic show. Tthe students enjoyed the show. Mr.M.Lakshmanan B.T.Asst of our school came as ‘Santa clause’. He distributed the gifts to the students. Our AHM Mr.K.Nagarajan gave a vote of thanks. The function ended with National Anthem.

THIRUVATHIRAI-18.12.2013

Dr.J.C.KUMARAPPA DAY – 04.01.2014

Dr.J.C.Kumarappa day was celebrated at our Ashram on 04.1.14. The celebrations started with a special prayer at 6.00AM at Gandhi Mandapam.

Later at 9am “Naama Sangeerthanam was conducted by a group headed by Mr.Ramanisekar at Shanthi vanam.

Bajan at Santhivan

Floral Offering

J.C.Kumarappa day celebrations meeting was held at 10.00AM in our Auditorium. Dr.V.Ragupathy, Governing body member, Gandhiniketan ashram welcomed the gathering. Mrs.V.Radha, Secretary Gandhi niketan ashram spoke about the thoughts of J.C.Kumarappa on Indian economy She narrated how Dr J.C.Kumarappa chose our ashram as a suitable place for him to live in at the invitation of our Founder. We are proud to have associated with him.

Dr.Jeevanantham, President cancer radiation centre, Erode and founder of ‘Imayam Trust’, in his presidential address said that he was very much impressed by the activities in our ashram. He mentioned that our Gandhi niketan ashram is equal to a holy place. It is all because of the services of J.C.Kumarappa and G.Venkatachalapathy, the disciplies of Gandhiji. He appreciated the services of our chairman ayya .

‘A Book on Kumarappa’ was presented by Mr.Jeevanantham to our secretary. Our Headmaster Mr.G.Muthuramalingam gave a vote of thanks. The function ended with National Anthem.

SPORTS DAY-11.01.2014

Our school’s annual sports meet was held on 11.01.2014. Starting at 8.30am Mr.G.Muthuramalingam, our Headmaster welcomed the gathering. Following this flag hoisting ceremony began. The National Flag, Olympic Flag, Gandhi Niketan Ashram flag and our school flag were hoisted by Dr.M.R.Muraliraj,MBBS Medical officer, primary health centre, T.Kallupatti. Mr.J.M.Harshavarthan Manager, Indian overseas bank, T.Kallupatti. Mrs.V.Radha, Secretary , Gandhi Niketan Ashram, T.Kallupatti Dr.V.Ragupathy, Governing body member, Gandhi Niketan ashram, T.Kallupatti respectively.

 

There was an very impressive March past by our students. Our ashram secretary Ms Radha took the salute.

March past

 

Prize Distribution

Mr.P.K.Padha Muthu, Inspector of police, T.Kallupatti after lighting the Olympic flame inaugurated the sports events. The students cheered the competitors. Various track events were held during the morning session and the winners were honored then and there by the teaching staff.

Running Race

At 2.30pm the chief guest Dr.K.Chandrasekaran, the head of the department of physical education, Madurai Kamaraj university arrived. He was honoured by a march past by our students belonging to various houses. Few track events were witnessed by him and the highlight was the various methods of creating a pyramid and jumping through a ring of fire that were exhibited by our children. The events “tug of war” by Gents staff and lucky corner for ladies staff were vigorously cheered by our students.

March past

Following this the prize distribution was held at 4pm in our auditorium with the prayer. Our Headmaster welcomed the gathering. Mr.V.Kandasamy, Physical Director presented the annual report. Mrs.V.Radha, Secretary, Gandhi niketan ashram spoke about the importance of sports. She appealed to the students to involve themselves in all sports activities.

The chief guest Dr.V.Chandrasekarar, Head of department of physical education, Madurai kamaraj university, delivered the presidential address. In his speech he spoke about the importance of self confidence in competitions. The chief guest was proud to say that the people who are born in villages achieved their goals in their respective areas.

 

He cited the example of

Mr.G.Venkatachalapathy Ayya, Founder Gandhi niketan Ashram

Dr.Mayil Sami Annadurai Ayya, Scientist

The students should follow them and enrich their lives. He promised that he will give coaching and guidance to our players through M.K university. Following this he distributed the prizes to the winners. Our physical education teachers who conducted the events splendidly were honored by him.

Prize Distribution

Vote of Thanks by our AHM Mr.K.Nagarajan

Mr.K.Nagarajan, Assistant Headmaster proposed the vote of thanks.The function came to an end with the National Anthem.

Mattupongal-15.01.2014

Youth Day-25.01.2014

Republic Day 26.01.2014

Republic Day Celebration at Ashram:

The ashram community assembled at 8.15am at the Babu Rajendra Prasad square near Gandhi Mandapam when the national flag was hoisted by Mrs.Radha, our Ashram secretary . She blessed the teachers, students and others. She said that our republic is a state in which power is held by the people and all of us should work for the nation. Following this our students took a procession along the streets of T.Kallupatti raising slogans hailing our republic and Mahatma Gandhi. After the procession we assembled in our auditorium. The function started with the prayer.

Flag hoisting and Special Message by our Ashram Secretary

Our Headmaster gave a warm welcome to the audience. He spoke about our first president Dr.Rajendra Prasad who led a simple life. We all should follow his principles. Students should do something for the welfare of our country because children are the builders of this nation.

Procession by T.Kallupatti Streets

Our secretary Mrs.Radha in her presidential address advised the students to have a helping mind. Our country needs a society where all are provided with basic needs. She spoke of the value of socialism for our country. Thiru.R.Janagaraj our Tamil teacher who was the main speaker stated that Republic day is the most important day for Indians. Our economy should develop well. Today India secures 120th place in human development index . This status should change. Mr.Nagajothi our Primary school HM proposed a vote of thanks. The meeting ended with National Anthem.

Republic Day Celebration at Nearest Villages:

Our Newly Adopted Village Kavasakottai:

 

Kandiyathevanpatti Village:

We celebrated our 65th republic day at the primary school at Kandiyadevanpatti a village near T.Kallupatti. The headmistress at that school Mrs.Jeyanthi gave the welcome address. Next the panchayat union leader of that village Thiru.Subramani hoisted the National flag and the students gave the flag song. Following this the students and the teachers paraded through the streets of the village. We planted two neem saplings in front of the school. Mrs.Umamaheswari of Kandiyadevanpatti Primary school stressed the importance of republic day and the role of Mahatma Gandhiji for our achieving the freedom. Mrs.S.Renugadevi our maths teacher explained the demerits of intoxicating drugs. Mrs.P.Latha in her talk stressed the importance of Cleanliness which is next to godliness. The need for keeping our environment safe was also highlighted. Then the Asst.headmaster of that school and the panchayat union leader gave away the prizes to the students who have participated in the competitions. Thiru.D.Packiaraj our teacher gave sweets to the students. Mrs.P.Krishnaveni proposed a vote of thanks. The meeting ended with our National Anthem.

Muthappanpatti Village:

Kenjampatti:

On 26th January, our Gandhi Niketan Ashram joined hands with Kenjampatti village in celebrating our 65th Republic day. Our higher secondary Tamil department teachers, with their colleagues from our primary school participated. A rally was conducted under the presidential ship of kenjampatti village head on the streets of kenjampatti raising slogans like’Vande Matharam’, ‘Bharat Matha Ki Jai’. Our national flag was hoisted by village head. Our Tamil PG teacher Mrs.R.Vagai gave a talk on “Indian Republic”. Mrs.Parimala, AHM our primary school gave a special talk on “Swami Vivekananda’s life. Later sweets were distributed to the villages and students. Mr.Palpandi, Headmaster, Union school, Kenjampatti proposed a vote of thanks. The meeting ended with National Anthem.

Kollaveeranpatti village:

Gandhiji and Dr.J.C.Kumarappa Memorial Day-30.01.2014

On 30.01.2014, Sarvodaya day was celebrated in our Gandhi mandapam at 6.00am with special prayer. In the prayer, hostel students and all the local staff members of Gandhi Niketan Ashram participated.

The prayer was organized by Mr.Ramanisekar and group. Thiru.R.Venkataswami, President, Gandhiniketan ashram gave special message through skype. In his speech he spoke about the principles of gandhiji and J.C.Kumarappa.

Floral offering

The book “Unto this Last” by Ruskin was a turning point in Gandhiji’s life. We should follow the principles of both the leaders, and that is the real homage to them. Later we paid floral tribute at the Samathi of Dr.J C Kumarappa.

Sramadhan by our Ashram Faculties-01.02.2014

 

In connection with the 105^th Birthday celebrations of the Founder of Gandhiniketan Ashram, Amarar G.Venkatachalapathi and 74^th Annual Day Celebrations of the Gandhiniketan Ashram, Inter school competitions in various activities among the higher secondary and school students belonging to Usilampatti Educational District were held.

First Day

Exhibition of Science projects by Students-24.07.2014

Many of the schools participated on our science Exhibition. The Joint Director, Tamilnadu Science and Technology, Chennai Dr.Soundarraja Perumal declared open the exhibition. Trichy Science centre co-ordinators Thiru i.K.Lenin Tamil kovan and Thiru R.Akilan were also present along with Mr.Kasi Pandi Science assistant of Govt.High School, Melakottai. They judged and selected the best Exhibit. They emphasized that students should have interest in doing researches in all subjects. The experts can create anything meaningful failures should be fought with the spirit “fight one more round” and then success is the only result. According to Marian Wright “Failure is just another way to learn how to do something right”.

All the science students should bear in mind these words.

Village Heritage Sports-25.07.2014

The second day competitions were held village heritage sports’ on 25th July 2014. In the presence of our Headmaster and teachers. Our Ashram secretary Ms.V.Radha akka declared open the competitions. More than 10 schools from Usilampatti Educational district participated.

Thattangal, Kilithattu, Nondi were the games played by the female students. Kabadi Pambaram and kitti were played by the male students. The boys and girls took part with enthusiasm in the more or less forgotten competitions.

The winners are

Thattangal – Govt High school, Melakottai

Kilithattu – Lord Venkateshwara mtric Hr Sec school, T.Kallupatti

Nondi – Govt. High School, M.Subbulapuram

Kabbadi (senior) – Gandhiniketan G.V.Hr.sec School, T.Kallupatti

Kabbadi (Super Senior) – Gandhiniketan G.V.hr.Sec.School, T.Kallupatti

Pambaram – M.K.V.Sala Hr.Sec.School, S.Melapatti

Kitti – Gandhiniketan G.V.Hr.Sec.School, T.Kallupatti

“Practice isn’t the thing you do once you good.

It’s thing you do that makes you good.

– Malcolm Gladwell.

Literary, Art, Drama and Individual talents Competition-26.07.2014

More than 15 schools from usilampatti educational district participated in literary Art, drama and individual talent competitions held in our school on 26th July 2014.

In tamil literature, Elocution, Essay writing lyrics writing competitions were conducted. Individual talent was extracted in singing, dancing and drawing dramas were enacted the winners are

Elocution – Gandhiniketan G.V.Hr.Sec.School, T.Kallupatti

Essay writing – P.K.N Girls Hr.Sec.School, Tirumangalam

Lyrics – R.M.P.S.Hr.Sec.School, T.Kallupatti

Drawing – Gandhiniketan G.V.Hr.sec.school, T.Kallupatti

Song – Govt. High school, Melakottai

“Acting (Presending) is a very valuable skill” – Meryl streep.

Cultural Festival-28.07.2014

As a part of our anniversary. We celebrated the cultural festival on 28.07.2014, Monday in our school auditorium.

The cultural programme was started with the prayer. Our chairman prof.G.Venkatachalapathy ayya inaugurated the programme. Our ashram secretary Mrs.V.Radha akka, our Headmaster, all the teachers, students and parents were also present.

The students of our primary school gave the following cultural items. Gopier nadanam, uzhavar nadanam, Bharatham, fancy dress and vaalmihi drama. Primary school teachers Mrs.Vijayarani, Mrs.Muthumari, Mrs.Uma maheswari sang a song jointly.

After the break, the programmes of our higher secondary school began.

Bharatham, kollattam, kummi, kerala, jeiho, aerobics dances, kavadi attam, karaham, mime show, Tamil drama, English drama, oyilattam and pyram were performed.

A large number of parents and all the students appreciated and enjoyed the programmes.

“To succeed in life, you need three things, a wish bonw, a back bone and a funny bone.” -Reba Mcentire.

Our Headmaster Mr.G.Muthuramalingam ayya gave vote of thanks. The function came to an end with the national Anthem.

Founder’s day and Ashram Annual day celebrations-30.07.2014

The 105th Birthday celebrations of our Ashram founder Amarar G.venkatachalapathy Ayya and 74th Annual day of our ashram were held on 30th july 2014.

At 6.00am special prayer was conducted at Gandhimandapam. In the prayer meeting Mr.V.Regupathi, Goeverning body member spoke about our founder Mr.G.Venkatachalapathy ayya. In his speech he told that our founder started our ashram for the poor and needy people as per the wishes of Gandhiji.

He also said students should give importance to prayer. If we pray whole heartedly we will succeed.

Our president Prof.Dr.Venkataswami ayya gave special speech. He told that we should celebrate our founder’s day as “Thinking day”. He also warned about the enemies’ in house “Nam veetuppahaivarhal” like television, cell phone, computer and greediness.

At 9.00am Bahjan-Namasangeerthanam was sung by our teacher Mr.Ramanisekar and group. After that we paid a florail tribute at founder’s Samadhi.

At 10.15am, the public meeting started at the auditorium with the prayer. Our chairman Prof.R.Venkataswami ayya welcomed the gatherings. Our ashram secretary Mrs.V.Radha akka presented the annual report.

The special guest Mr.Vaithianathan Editor, Dinamani emphasized the importance of Gandhism and J.C.Kumarappa’s principles.

“Gandhism” is the only source that will help us to unite our nation. It will help us to change our generation. So he asked the students to spread Gandhian thoughts among the people.

Mr.V.Srinivasan, who presided over the function distributed the prizes to the students who scored high marks in Govt.exams in X and XII std and the winners of all the various competitions conducted by our school.

In his presidential address he spoke that our ashram remembered him of puttaparthi sai samaj. We shall try to serve the village people jointly.

Thiru.N.Shamuga Sundaram, our treasurer proposed a vote of thanks. The celebrations came to an end following our national anthem.

Our Headmaster Mr.G.Muthuramalingam ayya arranged all the necessary arrangements in a grand manner and made the function a great success. As students and staff, are we not proud of remembering the words of warren buffet.

“Some one is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago”.

FOUNDATION DAY – 28.04.2014

On 28th April 2014 Gandhiniketan Ashram Foundation Day was celebrated in our Gandhimandabam at 6.00 A.M. with special prayer. In the prayer all the staff members of Gandhiniketan Ashram participated.

Our Headmaster G.Muthuramalingam organized the meeting. Mr.Ramanisekar and group conducted the prayer. Dr.V.Ragpathi Governing body Member of Gandhiniketan Ashram spoke about the principles of our Founder. Our Ashram President Prof.R.Venkataswami gave special speech about the importance of Foundation Day.

He mentioned that Thiru T.S.S. Rajan mentor of our Ayya G.Venkatachalapthy laid the foundation stone for our Ashram. Following the principles of those leaders is the real homage and faith on them.

INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS-15.08.2014

The 68th Independence day was celebrated at Panchayat Union Middle School in Karaikeni. Students of Gandhiniketan from Karaikeni, local students and Teachers, the staff – Tamil department of our school participated in the function.

After the cultural programmes prizes were distributed to the students Mr.Lalitha Asst teacher of local school thanked all.

Celebration at Kollaveeranpatti

Our school Teachers Mr.D.Malathi Bt Asst, Mrs.M.Sathya and Mr.N.Palpandi were also present.

Celebration at Kavasakkotai

The president Thiru.Periasamy hoisted the National flag. Mr.R.Ayyanar BT Asst of our school gave a special talk. Local students and our school students performed cultural programmes. Students from Agri college sang a patriotic song

Mr.Muthukumar, member Ashram Seva Sangam made all the arrangements to make the function grand success

Celebration at Nalliatheveanpatti

Prizes and sweets were distributed to all the students. Mr.M.Velu Asst. Teacher of local school thanked all.

Celebration at Kandiathevanpatti

Mr.Pandi, Noon – meals organizer thanked all. In a spirit of unity, people of all communities and castes wore the flag.

Valuetainment Training Programme for T.V.S school students Madurai-31.10.2014 & 01.11.2014

Exhibition of Science projects by Students-24.07.2014

Village Heritage Sports-25.07.2014