History Of Namma Veedu Montessori Schools-16

IMPORTANT EVENTS OF NAMMA VEEDU MONTESSORI HOUSE OF CHILDREN- SEPTEMBER, 2008.


2.9.08 VINAYAKAR CHATHURTHI FESTIVAL- Lord Vinayakar is the for most God of our Nation. He is the symbol of our bio energy and the initiation point of intelligence.

All over the country we celebrate the occasion of VINAYAKAR CHATHURTHY- Birth day of this deity. This year we celebrate the festival on 3rd of September. But as we have a holiday on this day our HOC have arranged for a grand function on September 2nd itself.

On 1st, HOC children have decorated the house in traditional way. Sacred bath was given to the Vinayakar idol and children did simple poojas to the God.

We have offered steam cooked rice balls called ‘’KOLUKATTAI’’ and cooked grams- ‘’SUNDAL’’. Many fruits were also offered and gave to children.

• Ms.Shanthi has narrated the legend behind this Lord to our children. We thank Usha amma for cleaning and cooking all these sacred food beyond her health problem.

• Children have broken the sandal paste stone which is 15 years old. We are in need of new mats also.

• We are going to celebrate OONAM festival soon.

5.9.08- FIRST TEACHERS DAY CELEBRATION IN HOC.

Today we have celebrated our first Teachers day in HOC. As there is cell phone communication, I have rang up to Bodhini and wished all the staff.
After some time HOC called me back and every child wished me. Their English was clear. Teachers in HOC also wished me.
Mean while Mr.Jayaraman has send a good bouquet with a greeting card along with sweets. His sister Miss.Kalaiselvi went to HOC and wished every one. On this occasion, we have honored Dr.Montessori behalf of her birth day also.
MESSAGE FOR THE DAY: PLEASE LET US PROVIDE THE BEST AS FAR AS POSSIBLE TO OUR VILLAGE CHILDREN. TODAY ONLY RICH ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE BEST IN ALL AREAS.

8.9.08 – We have purchased few important Montessori materials in Coimbatore from Danush Educational Materials.

1. Arranging the circular blocks according to the size which is a related material to Pink Tower.
2. Sound boxes.
3. Color tablets.
4. Shoe lace set.


12.9.08- THIRUOONAM FESTIVAL IN HOC: ThiruOonam is one of the ancient festivals of South India. But today only Keralites celebrate this festival. It is the festival to conclude the monsoon and enjoy the harvest. The legend behind this festival is about King Mahabali who was made to surrender to Lord Vishnu. So the teachers have presented the legend as picture story for 2 weeks to make the children familiar with the concept of shedding ‘’selfego’’.

We have arranged the entrance of our HOC with flowers in various patterns and also on ThiruOonam day we have made it to the maximum level of joy and happiness. Prayers were performed by teachers and children and also special porridge was prepared by Ushma amma and special Oonam food feast was also offered to HOC children.Children rang up to Kerala and wished me and PradheepKumar. We all have shared many greetings to every one.

14.9.08 – Miss.Bodhini is getting engaged on this day for her wedding and we are planning for a next teacher.

21.9.08 – We have initiated the Montessori materials which were bought in Coimbatore. Saravanan was alone there with us in the HOC. I gave the concept of ‘’OIL BATH AND HEALTH’’. The awareness behind traditional oil bath was experienced by all of us with Saravanan’s case during the treatment for autism.

Again today he was given an oil bath after severing massage. Ms.Kalaivaani has joined in HOC again. We had a very open talk about the marriage, family life and child birth.

Then we have set GOLU for next week NAVARATHRY festival. It is a rehearsal only. The concept behind the GOLU, Navarathry was explained. Teachers were initiated to express their talents also.
Saravanan was very eager to come along with me to Madras, but we have doubted for pox virus. So I have to leave the child who was totally disappointed because of that.
27.9.08- A teacher got relived: Today HOC functioned with 8 children. Today Miss.Bodhini got relived from the HOC for her wedding life. We had a good emotional good bye to her. Teachers shared positive views about her as,

1. She has considered the work in HOC is the social reformation in the tiny village.
2. She is very clear about what she is doing.
3. She has sheded her ego with children.
4. She is ready for any adaptation.
5. She has adopted herself to the Montessori Method soon and followed to her best.


New Report Format for This Term: Then we spoke about the new format of our report for term three. We have decided to express the personality development of the child first. Then the report will be giving a clear idea about the language and Math skills of the child.

NAVARATHRY CELEBRATIONS: We have planned for a grand Navarathry festival for 10 days. We are going to perform rituals to honor Mothers as ‘’MAATHRU POOJA’’ on next Saturday after a PTA.
Simple but clear invitation was designed and we are going to issue on Monday. Teachers have prepared the clear name slips as pointers for every doll. I have explained the main concepts of the festival and asked them to practice.
Teachers will be honored on the last day of Navarathry which is considered to be the important day when we can start all of learning skills in various areas.

THE POOREST BOY WITH MANY PROBLEMS: Yes! Saravanan was medicated for his pox and again for his new skin rashes by us. The poor boy is just left out by his parents because they need to search for the bread from morning 6 A.M.
Jothy aunty prepared the neem and turmeric paste for the boy. He was smeared with the paste for 1 hour and then we gave a long massage with oil and then he took bath. He was also made to undergo many tough exercises based on Yogasanam to increase his lymphatic circulation and immunity. He was waiting for the Madras, but I could not take him just because of his father’s attitude. He has not met us and gave the permission letter. I left the village with the worries about the child.