New School Construction Update

September 14

In the grace of Arunachala, the school construction is progressing favorably and consistently. The 1500-feet compound wall foundation (3 foot by 3 foot), which had been dug and filled with a gravel, cement and sand mixture, was finished on August 23. On September 14, the 3’ 6’’ stonewall attached to on the base foundation was finished.

The raising of the classroom pillars was set for an auspicious day—the morning of September 11. One pillar was erected followed by a simple puja.  

The next aspect of the project is the construction of the basement level of the classrooms. For this work, 18 tons of iron rods, 40 loads of sand, 800 bags of cement and 30 units of blue metals (3/4” chips) will be needed. The project cost is roughly Rs. 20,000, 000. With the rainy season coming, the materials will need to be kept in dry storage. Currently, 1.5-inch chips for the pillars and for flooring are being produced.

Hopefully, your kind support and prayer will help finish the building construction in time for these disadvantaged children to continue their studies.

August 8

On August 8, the digging and filling of the base foundation began and were successfully completed on August 23. The remaining three rows of stonework on the 2-foot 6-inch base foundation began on August 25. This work is expected to be finished on or before September 10. The next phase of the project will be to construct the pillars for the classrooms, which will be started very soon.

Your continued prayers and support will help make the work proceed successfully.

Japanese Group Visits School

On September 30, a group of Japanese friends visited our school. Students sang Tamil songs to them and they reciprocated by singing Japanese songs to the students. Everyone enjoyed the festive exchange. The visitors were Mr. Nobuyoshi Murai, Ms. Kaoki Horikoshi, Ms. Ikue Kawasaki, Ms. Miyako Mimlra, Mr. Akiko Koni, Ms. Kayoko Nagase, Ms. Manabu Nishino and Ms. Keiko Nakamura. The visitors also taught Origami (paper folding art) to the children.

More News and Stories from 2008

Independence Day Celebrated at New School Site, August 2008

School Construction Update, August 2008

Educational Development Day, July 2008

New School Needs Your Help, June 2008

Republic Day Celebration, January 2008

More News and Stories from 2007

Get Together Event, December 2007

Bhagavan’s Jayanthi Celebrated and Visit From School Supporters, December 2007

Children's Day, November 2007

Diwali Celebrated, October 2007

Vinayaka Chadhuthi, September 2007

World Population Day, Teachers' Day Celebrated, September 2007

Independence Day Celebrated, August 2007

New School Contstruction Update, June 2007

Construction Begins on New School Facilities, April 2007

Jayanthi and Republic Day Celebrated, January 2007

More News and Stories from 2006

New School Fundraising, December 2006, and A. Prabahakaran Birthday Celebration, December 2006

Children's Day, November 2006 and Global Community Day, November 2006

Prize Winning in the Ramanar Competition, November 2006

19th Year Inaugural Day & Vijayadhasami Puja, October 2006

Independence Day, August 2006

School Reopens, June 2006 (also visit the Urgent Needs page for additional information on the new school site, needs, and how your donation can make a difference.)

Earth Puja, April 2006

X Standard Public Examination and OWCF Volunteers Teaching, February 2006

Republic Day, January 2006

More News and Stories from 2005

Sri Ramana Jayanthi Celebration (December 2005)

Planting Field Trip (December 2005)

Children's Day (November 2005)

Additional News and Stories from 2005

News and Stories from 2004