Foreword 

Greetings from Swabodhini!

November has been an exciting and rewarding month for us at Swabodhini, despite the rains. Our children showcased their talents across various competitions, making us incredibly proud of their achievements.

We are thrilled to announce that our students excelled in the Tamil Nadu Special Olympics Sports and Cultural Meet at the district level, winning numerous prizes. Their outstanding performances have earned them a spot in the State-level competition. In addition, our students participated in the Sports Meet organized by the Tamil Nadu Government Disability Department, further displaying their athletic spirit.

Another highlight was the 32nd Rota Talent Contest, where our children received special awards and secured the Runner-Up trophy, bringing more recognition to their remarkable abilities.

On the occasion of World Disability Day, we were overjoyed to see our Special Educator, Ms. Srikala, honoured with the prestigious “Best Teacher Award.”

We are also pleased to share that Ms. Nandini Priyakumari, our Director, and Ms. Sowmiya, Centre Head & Head of Therapy Services, participated in a weeklong workshop titled “Celebrating Neurodiversity,” conducted by the Giving Matters Foundation in collaboration with Portobello Institute, Ireland. This enriching experience provided valuable insights into supporting neurodiverse individuals, which we look forward to applying in our work at Swabodhini.

Additionally, we had the pleasure of hosting visitors from the Rotary Club, who spent quality time engaging with our children. We also celebrated Children’s Day across all four of our centers, filling the month with joy and laughter.

As always, we are grateful for the unwavering support of our community, and we look forward to sharing more updates and accomplishments with you in the coming months.

Best Regards,

Nandini Priyakumari
Director
Swabodhini School and Vocational Center for Special Children

On Saturday the 9th, the Chennai Rotary Club held a cultural event at Chennai Octave. With great enthusiasm, our students took part in the event by writing essays, dancing the ramp walk, and participating in the drawing competition.

Our students competed in the Bharat Tamil Nadu Special Olympics sports meet on 10th November.Our students took part in the competition and won multiple awards. Additionally, our students were selected to take part in the state level Special Olympics.

“Every child is a different kind of flower, and all together, they make this world a beautiful garden. Special children add a rare fragrance that fills hearts with love, courage, and hope.”

“To our incredible children, you are the stars that light up our world. Your strength, joy, and uniqueness inspire us every day. Remember, you are capable of achieving anything you dream of because your hearts are filled with boundless courage and endless love.

The world is brighter and better because of you. Keep shining, keep smiling, and always know how truly special you are”

We joyfully celebrated Children’s Day at all the four centres

On 21st November our students participated in the Sports Meet conducted by Disabled Persons Welfare Department,South Chennai District.

We are proud and happy that our special educator Ms.Srikala received “Best Special Teacher” Award from our Chennai District collector Tmt. Rashmi Siddharth Zagade, IAS., during the World Disability Day Function-2024

Our students took part in the 32nd Rota Talent Contest on November 22nd, which was organized by the Neeta Memorial Charitable Trust and the Rotary Club of Madras T Nagar. With great enthusiasm, our students from all four centers took part. Additionally, our Tondiarpet students received special awards for their efforts, and our Thiruvanmiyur center took home the Second Runner-up Trophy.

Ms.Nandini Priyakumari (Director) and Ms. Sowmiya (Centre Head & Head of Therapy Services) participated in the workshop on “Celebrating Neurodiversity” conducted by Giving Matters foundation in association with Portobello Institute, Ireland.