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SINGLE TEACHER SCHOOLS President : Shri. K.N. Krishnamurthy Founder : Shri. S. Vedantam Ji Hon.Sec. : Shri. R.P. Krishnammachari VOLUME - 25 For Private Circulation JULY 2018 Tax Exemption under Section 80G of IT Act Construction of 240 bath room cum toilets in STS villages by Lions Clubs International and Lions Clubs District 324A8 Single Teacher Schools is constructing bathroom cum toilets in villages under Prime Minister’s “Swach Bharath Abhiyan” where its centers were functioning. As of now, 250+ bathroom cum toilets are already constructed. As a continuation of the project, it is planned to construct additional 240 bath room cum toilets in 24 villages at a cost of Rs.86 Lakhs, with the support from Lions Clubs. Rs.65 lakhs towards this project was donated by Lions Clubs International, balance amount Rs.21 lakhs will be shared by Lions Club of West Mambalam, Lions Club of Avarampu, Lions Club of Madras Sterling Avenue and Lions Club of Madras Prince. On May 24th, in Maduramangalam village of Kancheepuram district, Bhoomi Puja was performed. Sri.S.Vedanthamji, President of Swami Vivekananda Rural Development Society, Sri.K.N.Krishnamurthy, President of STS, Sri.R.P.Krishnammachari Honorary Secretary of STS, Sri.G.Krishnaswamy, Advisory Board Member of STS participated and honored the occasion. On behalf of Lions Club, present Governor of Lions Club 324A8 Lion Sri.K.Prithivi Kumar, Upcoming Governor Lion Sri.Ramamurthy and other Lions Club members participated. After the Bhumi Pooja, the chief guests visited the place of construction and interacted with the beneficiaries. 1 (Unit of Swami Vivekananda Rural Development Society) NEWSLETTER

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SINGLE TEACHER SCHOOLS

President : Shri. K.N. Krishnamurthy Founder : Shri. S. Vedantam Ji Hon.Sec. : Shri. R.P. Krishnammachari

VOLUME - 25 For Private Circulation JULY 2018

Tax Exemption under Section 80G of IT Act

Construction of 240 bath room cum toilets in STS villages by Lions Clubs International and Lions Clubs District 324A8

Single Teacher Schools is constructing bathroom cum toilets in villages under Prime Minister’s “Swach Bharath Abhiyan” where its centers were functioning. As of now, 250+ bathroom cum toilets are already constructed.

As a continuation of the project, it is planned to construct additional 240 bath room cum toilets in 24 villages at a cost of Rs.86 Lakhs, with the support from Lions Clubs. Rs.65 lakhs towards this project was donated by Lions Clubs International, balance amount Rs.21 lakhs will be shared by Lions Club of

West Mambalam, Lions Club of Avarampu, Lions Club of Madras Sterling Avenue and Lions Club of Madras Prince.

On May 24th, in Maduramangalam village of Kancheepuram district, Bhoomi Puja was performed. Sri.S.Vedanthamji, President of Swami Vivekananda Rural Development Society,

Sri.K.N.Krishnamurthy, President of STS, Sri.R.P.Krishnammachari Honorary Secretary of STS, Sri.G.Krishnaswamy, Advisory Board Member of STS participated and honored the occasion. On behalf of Lions Club, present Governor of Lions Club 324A8 Lion Sri.K.Prithivi Kumar, Upcoming Governor Lion Sri.Ramamurthy and other Lions Club members participated.

After the Bhumi Pooja, the chief guests visited the place of construction and interacted with the beneficiaries.

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(Unit of Swami Vivekananda Rural Development Society)

NEWSLETTER

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PMJF Lion Dr.Naresh Agarwal, Governor of International Lions Club, inaugurated the building on 2-June-2018 in a function held at Vadathur village.

Dr.K.S.Babai, Governor of 324A1 Lions district, Lion Sri.Varadarajan, President of Ponmanam Lions Club, Lion Sri.Muthu Kumar and other Lions clubs members participated. On behalf of STS, Sri.R.P.Krishnamachari, Honorary Secretary of Single Teacher Schools, Sri.G.Krishnaswamy, Member of advisory board, STS, and other staffs participated. Next school building construction under progress at karaiambedu village of Tiruvallur district.

In continuance of the function, a meeting was held on the same day evening in Hotel Le Royal Meridian, Chennai. Dr.Naresh Agarwal, president of International Lions Club appreciated the Educational and Healthcare services done by Single Teacher Schools during the meeting. Dr.Naresh Agarwal honored Sri.R.P.Krishnammachari by Commemorative Medal on the occasion.

President of Lions Club International PMJF Lion Dr.Naresh Agarwal inaugurated STS school buildings - STS Honorary Secretary Sri.R.P.Krishnamachari donated Rs.67 Lakhs to International Lions Club

Dr. K.S.BABAI , Secretary , Meenakshi Sundarrajan College of Engineering , Chennai & District Governor 324A1 Lions Clubs International , initiated the project of “Constructing classrooms with toilet facilities in 14 villages”.

As a part of it, Lions Club of Ponmanam, has contributed to construct a school building in Vadathur village, Thiruvallur district, at a cost of Rs.5.5 lakhs.

During the occassion Sri.R.P.Krishnammachari dontated $1Lakh (Rs.67 Lakhs) to International Lions Club. The fund will be utilized for the rehabilitation services of future occurrences of natural calamities.

Sri.B.R.Haran, very dynamic activist of Single Teacher Schools since its inception, expired on 4th July 2018 Wednesday night due to cardiac arrest.

Sri.B.R.Haran was a senior journalist had been writing to various Tamil and English magazines and online web portals. His writings covering varied topics on the society were authentic with fact and evidences. He was very compassionate towards animals. He also contributed towards rehabilitation of temple elephants and protection of cows from slaughter houses.

Apart from a journalist profession, he was a great orator with good eloquent skills. With a view to spread Bharaathiyar’s patriotic message, he played the role for

the characters – Subramaniya Shiva and Mandayam Srinivachar.

Sri. B.R. Haran worked as Honorary Secretary of Single Teacher Schools. He had taken keen interest in development of the schools and also upgrading the teaching skills of the Acharyas.

Sri. B.R. Haran was also responsible for the Social Audit of the schools as a 3rd Party. He had interacted with all the 650 Acharyas frequently and exchanged various ideas on teaching.

Students and Teachers at all STS centres paid their homage to Sri.B.R.Haran on 5-July-2018, at the beginning of their classes.

All the Advisory Board Members, Acharyas and Staff of Single Teacher Schools offer their condolences.

Tribute !

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Tax Exemption under Section 80G of IT Act

Dr. K.S.BABAI , Secretary , Meenakshi Sundararajan College of Engineering , Chennai & District Governor 324A1 Lions Clubs International has arranged financial aid to construct 14 Single Teacher schools buildings.

Dr. K.S.Babai has collected Rs.24 lakhs from various donors. School Buildings with toilet facility will be constructed with this fund in 8 villages of Tiruvallur District.

Dr.K.S.Babai handed over the cheques to Single Teacher School officials at her college campus. Following this, on 16th July 2018, Bhoomi Puja for the construction of School building with toilet facility was performed in Velliyur and Guruvayal villages of Tiruvallur Sanch and Odhappai and Velagapuram villages of Poondi sanch.

Dr. K.S.BABAI , Secretary , Meenakshi Sundararajan College of Engineering , Chennai & District Governor 324A1 Lions Clubs International, Lion Subramaniam, Lion Ramakrishnan, Lion Samarasam, President of STS Sri.K.N.Krishnamurthy, Honorary secretary of STS Sri.R.P.Krishnammachari, Proprietor of Lifco Publications Sri.Vijaya Sarathy and STS office staff participated in this function.

Madam expressed her happiness and satisfaction to see children of remote villages will be educated in a comfortable building through this fund.

Single Teacher Schools office staff made necessary arrangements for the function.

President , Hon.Secratary , other Advisory Board members , Teachers of Single Teacher Schools are very much thankful to Dr. K.S.Babai for her care about the children studying in Single Teacher Schools.

International Lions Club - District 324A1 contributed for building Single Teacher Schools

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Single Teacher Schools, a part of Swami Vivekananda Rural Development Society, conducted Annual Training Camp for Teachers working in Single Teacher Schools, on May 12th and 13th. The camp was held at the Training Centre of SVRDS at Ulundai Village of Tiruvallur district.

Sri.Isaikkavi Ramanan, a versatile and multi-dimensional personality, participated in the camp and during his keynote address, appreciated the services of STS teachers and called every STS teacher is a living Educational Institution.

During his speech he mentioned that – “Every one of us has a social responsibility. As teachers you have a greater role to social upliftment. Every teacher should follow his/her conscience. Teachers have to attend each and every child individually and improve his/her intimacy with them. Every child is to be nurtured with the National sprit and pride in our age old culture and traditions. Teachers should mix with children honestly without concealing anything. Through children, their parents also need to be educated. The place where you live is the school. Every one of you is a school”. He explained the duties of parents and responsibilities of teachers elaborately.

Earlier in the keynote address, Sri.Vedanthamji, delivered his presidential address. Sri.Vedantamji mentioned that – “the specialty of STS is to teach our age old culture along with academic education. The essence of our culture is told in a single line: “Dharamam Chara, Sathyam Vada”. That is we have to lead the path of dharma

and talk truth. You should follow these principles in your life and also insist your students to follow these virtues in their life.”

Honorary Secretary of STS Sri.R.P.Krishnamachari, while delivering his inaugural speech, introduced Sri.Isaikkavi Ramanan, and also appreciated the services of Sri.Vedanthamji.

Sri.Gopalan, treasurer of STS, STS Advisory board members Sri.G.Krishna Swamy, Sri.Deccan Murthy also participated.

After his lecture, Sri.Isaikkavi Ramanan handled the interactive session by replying to questions asked by the teachers. As requested by the teachers, he sung few Bharathiyar’s songs. Sri.Ramanan also distributed the small booklet on Bharathiyar’s songs published by archeologist Padama Bushan Dr.R.Nagasami to all STS teachers.

After lunch break, Smt.Padampriya Venkatadhri guided the STS teachers using presentations and lecture. Following that, Sri.Jagadisn Nagappattinam district coordinator of STS and Smt.Vasantha Jagadisan held cultural training sessions to STS teachers.

On the second day of the camp, teachers from Jai Gopal Garodia Hindu Vidyalaya Matriculation Higher Secondary School of West Mambalam and GK Shetty Hindu Vidyalaya Matriculation Higher Secondary School of Adambakkam trained STS teachers with various teaching methodologies.

STS office staff Sri.Vijayaragavan, Sri.Jagadesan, Smt.Vasantha Jagadesan, Sri.Rajkumar, Sri.Senthil, Smt.Subashree, Smt.Sujatha and Smt.Vasumathi have made necessary arrangements for the camp. More than 200 teachers and field supervisors participated in the camp.

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“Everyone of you is an Educational Institution” – Isaikkavi Ramanan appreciated the teachers of Single Teacher Schools

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Keynote address of Sri.Tiruppur Krishnan at Single Teacher Schools Annual training camp

Annual training camp for teachers working in Single Teacher Schools was conducted on May 19th and 20th at Swami Vivekananda Rural Development Society Training Centre at Ulundai village, Tiruvallur district.

Editor of “Amudasurabhi” monthly magazine, Sri.Tiruppur Krishnan was the chief guest and delivered key note address for the teachers. Sri.Tiruppur Krishnan during his speech told “Teacher-Student relationship is more important than relationships like father, mother, son or daughter. The role of teachers in nurturing students as good citizens is vital. Teaching profession is divine. Every teacher should treat his/her students as his/her own children and educate them with all means to attain higher status in the society.”

After his speech, Sri.Tiruppur Krishnan answered the questions posed by the teachers.

Earlier to his speech, president of Single Teacher Schools Sri.K.N.Krishnamurthy delivered the

welcome address and introduced Sri.Tiruppur Krishnan to the audience. Member of STS Advisory Board Sri.Thanikachalam explained various service activities of Single Teacher Schools

Following that, CSR coordinator of Kone Elevator India Pvt Ltd Sri.Roofas held an interactive session with the teachers.

After that, “Job Mela” was conducted on behalf of Saint Gobain India Private Ltd. Sri.Sivaprakasam, NNTF explained various job opportunities and related training offered by the company using presentations and lecture.

After lunch break, Smt.Padmapriya and BR Haran from Sharada Infotech discussed about the social audit and its followup.

Later, Nagappattinam district coordinator of Single Teacher Schools Sri.Jagadesan and Smt.Vasantha Jagadesan trained the teachers in Cultural and heritage.

On the second day of the camp, teachers from Jai Gopal Garodia Hindu Vidyalaya Matriculation Higher Secondary School of West Mambalam and GK Shetty Hindu Vidyalaya Matriculation Higher Secondary School of Adambakkam trained STS teachers with various teaching methodologies.

Around 180 teachers participated in the two day camp.

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“Encourage the students” – Keezambur Sankara Subramaniyan’s advice to teachers at Annual training camp

Annual training camp of STS teachers third batch, was conducted on May 26th and 27th in Swami Vivkekananda Rural Development Society Training Center at Ulundai village of Tiruvallur district.

Editor of “Kalaimagal” monthly magazine Sri.Keezambur Sankara Subramanian was the chief guest of the occasion and spoke on the topic “Benignant Teachers”. He advised that each student is to be encouraged differently based on their distinct behavioural characteristics. And this will create distinct personalities among the students.

He mentioned that “Dr.APJ Abdul Kalam got inspiration to become a scientist after reading the series of articles on Neil Armstrong first human visited the moon published in Dinamani newspaper. Like this, you need to bring out great personalities from your students after reading and getting inspiration from Abdul Kalam’s book "Ü‚Q„ Cø°èœ" (Wings of Fire).

Earlier, STS Honorary Secretary Sri.R.P.Krishnammachari delivered the Welcome Address and president of STS Sri.K.N.Krishnamurthy during his presidential address explained the various service activities done by Single Teachers Schools.

After Keezambur Sankara Subramanian’s speech, Sri.R.P.Krishnamachari announced that he will donate the book "Ü‚Q„ Cø°èœ" (Wings of Fire) on behalf of his company Texbio - Sciences Pvt Ltd to all teachers of Single Teacher Schools .

After lunch break, Smt.Padmapriya and BR Haran from Sharada Infotech discussed the social audit and its followup.

Later, Nagappattinam district coordinator of STS Sri.Jagadesan and Smt.Vasantha Jagadesan trained the teachers in Cultural and heritage.

On the second day of the camp, teachers from Jai Gopal Garodia Hindu Vidyalaya Matriculation Higher Secondary School of West Mambalam and GK Shetty Hindu Vidyalaya Matriculation Higher Secondary School of Adambakkam trained STS teachers with various teaching methodologies.

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"Ü‚Q„ Cø°èœ" (Wings of Fire ) book to all teachers

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During Annual training camp of STS teachers conducted on 26th May 2018, Honorary Secretary of STS Sri.R.P.Krishnammachari announced that all Single Teacher Schools teachers will be given APJ Abdul Kalam’s "Ü‚Q„ Cø°èœ" (Wings of Fire) book.

As a first phase of this scheme, Sri.R.P.Krishnammachari distributed the book to all field supervisors, during their training session conducted on 4th July 2018,. Sr.B.R.Haran, STS office bearers were also present.

"Ü‚Q„ Cø°èœ" (Wings of Fire ) book to all teachers

Amar Seva Sangam is the NGO doing noble service for physically disabled persons at Ayakkudi village of Tirunelveli district. Honorary Secretary of Single Teacher Schools Sri.R.P.Krishnamachari is also the patron of Amar Seva Sangam and is donating every year to Amar Seva Sangam. This year also he has donated a cheque of Rs.10,00,000. President of Amar Seva Sangam Sri.Ramakrishnan received the cheque in the presence of Sri.Sankara raman, secretary of Amar Seva Sangam along with Sri.Isaikkavi Ramanan and director of SB Creations Sri.S.B.Raman

Single Teacher Schools Honorary Secretary donated Rs.10,00,000 to Amar Seva Sangam

Monthly meeting of Single Teacher Schools teachers belonging to Coimbatore sanch was conducted at Annamalai Hall, Echaneri on 24th May 2018.

Various activities of Single Teacher Schools were explained to teachers. Training given on Monthly syllabus. Also discussed about conducting Sports day celebrations in Coimbatore.

Birthday Contributions of Single Teacher Schools Honorary Secretary Sri.R.P.Krishnammachari

Noted industrialist and Honorary Secretary of STS Sri.R.P.Krishnammachari has donated Rs. Six Lakhs on 10th April 2018 for charities on the occasion of his birth day.

Rs.5 lakhs was donated to Swami Vivekananda Rural Community Development college of Pondicherry. Rs.1 lakh was donated to Single Teacher Schools run by Swami Vivekananda Rural Development Society. Rs.50,000 was donated towards uniform for students studying in Sri Ramakrishna Mission Ashram at T.Nagar, Chennai.

Single Teacher Schools conveys Birth Day Wishes to Sri.R.P.Krishnammachari who is doing magnanimous services to the society and May God bless him with good health and long life.

Monthly meeting of Coimbatore sanch Single Teacher Schools teachers

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Sri.Chitturi Tirupathi Rao, retired chief executive of All India Radio, has been donating every year Rs.1 lakh to Single Teacher Schools, and he has been supporting for the last 10 years. Sri. Tirupathi Rao who has worked in many parts of India is keenly interested in social activities.

Sri Tirupathi Rao wished to see the activities of Single Teacher Schools visited Training Centre at Ulundai on 27th April 2018.

Later Sri.Tirupathi Rao visited Single Teacher Schools functioning at Guruvoyal village of Tiruvallur district. He met the students, and affectionately offered many sweets he brought to them. After a discussion with Sri.Tirupathi Rao, children performed Prarthanai, Pledge and a social awareness song on Child labour. They also demonstrated the lessons they learnt.

He also met the teacher Sri.Dinesh, Field Supervisor Sri.Kamala Kannan and enquired about their activities. Sri.Tirupathi Rao was very much impressed and expressed his support to Single Teacher Schools will continue. Single Teacher Schools office staff Sri.Sivarama Krishnan and Sri.Senthil accompanied Sri.Tirupathi Rao during his visit.

Single Teacher Schools authorities met Mauritius president

International Hindu Conference was held in Mauritius on 18th and 19th of May. On behalf of Single Teacher Schools, its founder Sri.S.Vedanthamji, Honorary Secretary, Industrialist Sri.R.P.Krishnammachari and Dr.Girija Seshadri, Secretary of Viswa Hindu Vidya Kendra participated in the conference.

During the conference, Single Teacher Schools authorities met Mauritius president His Highness Sri.Paramasivam Pillai Vaiyapuri. Marutius president was very much impressed on Single Teacher Schools and wished to start similar such schools in Mauritius also.

Single Teacher Schools Well Wisher Sri. Chitturi Thiupathi Rao’svisit to villages

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Donation to Single Teacher schools ensures 100% Tax Exemption under section 35 AC of the Income Tax Act 7

Single Teacher Schools constructed 6 bath attached toilets in Sokandi village of Sriperumpudur Taluk under Prime Minister’s Swach Bharath Abhiyan.

Daughters of Single Teacher Schools Advisory board member Sri.S.Gopalan - US Residents Smt.Lakshmi Gopalan and Smt.Vidya Gopalan, each sponsored for 2 toilet cum bathrooms and brother of Sri.S.Gopalan Chennai resident Sri.S.Ragavan sponsored for 1 toilet cum bathroom. Ms.Advitha, daughter of Sri.Arvindhaprakash, director of Tex Bio Sciences Pvt Ltd sponsored for 1 toilet cum bathroom.

On 28th April 2018, in a small function held at Sokandi village, Sriperumbudur Sanch Honorary Secretary of STS Sri.R.P.Krishnammachari welcomed all. President Sri.K.N.Krishnamurthy explained the role of Single Teacher Schools in Swach Bharath Abhiyan during his presidential address.

Sri.N.K.Murthy, Advisory Board Member of Single Teacher Schools and founder of Deccan Enterprises, Former assistant general manager of SBI

Smt.Kausalya Venkatraman were the chief guests of the occasion.

During his speech, Sri.Murthy appreciated the leadership qualities and dedication of Single Teacher Schools president and secretary and also explained

the services of STS schools. He also shared his experiences of his visit of Single Teacher Schools in villages of Mayiladuthurai district and appreciated the excellent performance of schools in Mayiladuthurai district. He also told that he will extend his support to the upcoming new centres in that region.

Smt.Kausalya Venkatraman appreciated the services of Single

Teacher Schools and insisted the villagers to send their children to Single Teacher Schools and get the benefits. Members of STS Advisory Board Sri.S.Gopalan and Sri.G.Krishnaswamy also participated in the meeting.

Single Teacher Schools office staff made necessary arrangements for the meeting.

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Under Prime Minister’s Swach Bharath Abhiyan 6 Bathroom cum Toilets constructed at Sokandi village

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Single Teacher Schools and Saint Gobain India Limited together conducted an Eye camp in Podavur Panchayat Union of Sriperumpudur Taluk on 11th June 2018. On behalf of Saint Gobain Sri.R.Ramprabhu, Sri.Saravanakumar, Sri.Uchchimahapi, Ms. Devipriya participated. The camp was conducted in the presence of Smt.Datchayani, Secretary of Podavur Panchayat.

Opthamologists from Sankara Netrayalaya diagnosed the villagers and gave medical advice. 106 villagers were benefited by the eye camp. 22 villagers are adivised for cataract, 10 persons for Fundus treatment and 66 villagers are advised to wear spectacles. 3 persons are given spectacles in the camp itself. Free spectacles will be provided to the rest of the participants shortly.

Single Teacher Schools office administrative coordinator Sri.P.B.Vijayaragavan, Field inspection coordinator Sri.Sivaramakrishnan, Field Supervisor Chidambram and teacher of the centre did all the necessary arrangements for the eye camp.

Eye camp jointly conducted by Single Teacher Schools and Saint Gobain India Limited

Single Teacher Schools and JK Fenner India Limited together conducted an Eye camp in Kunnam Panchayat Union of Sriperumpudur Taluk on 25th April 2018. On behalf of JK Fenner, Sri.V.Rengasami (Vice President – Finance) and Sri.M.S.Janardhanan participated in the camp.

Opthamologists from Sankara Netrayalaya diagnosed the villagers and gave medical advice.

101 villagers were benefited by the eye camp. 16 villagers are adivised for cataract, 22 persons for Fundus treatment and 56 villagers are advised to wear spectacles. Free spectacles will be provided to the affected villagers shortly.

Single Teacher Schools Project Coordinator Sri.Rajkumar, Marketing staff Sri.Senthil Kumar, Sri.Vignesh, Field Supervisor Sri.Chidambaram, Single Teacher Schools teachers Smt.Manjula and Smt.Alamelu did necessary arrangements for the eye camp.

Eye camp jointly conducted by Single Teacher Schools and JK Fenner India Limited

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International Yoga Day at Single Teacher Schools

Yoga is the important aspect of our ancient Vedic civilization. Pioneered by Patanajali in the form of yoga sutras and followed by Patanajali many rishis and seers shaped this art till date. Yoga is one of the greatest contribution of India to the world. By our Prime Minister’s efforts, UN Council has declared 21st June, the longest day as the International Yoga Day. From 2015 onwards, 21st June has been celebrated as the International Yoga Day.

Single Teacher Schools, educating rural children with cultural values, celebrates International Yoga Day every year. This year, students in all Single Teacher Schools centres performed yoga and Surya Namaskar. Students also talked about the importance of yoga on that day. Teachers also explained about cleanliness, hygiene and physical health on this day to the students and their parents. Parents who participated in yoga day celebrations appreciated services rendered by Single Teacher Schools.

Single Teacher Schools and JK Fenner India Limited together conducted a free Eye camp in Kandur Panchayat Union of Sriperumpudur Taluk on 16th May 2018. On behalf of JK Fenner, Sri.K.Kumar (Senior Manager Human Resource), Sri.Saravana Marthandam (SCM) and Sri.M.S.Janardhanan participated in the camp.

Opthamologists from Sankara Netrayalaya diagnosed the villagers and gave medical advice.

107 villagers were benefited by the eye camp. 19 villagers were advised for cataract, 16 persons for Fundus treatment and 64 villagers were advised to wear spectacles. Free spectacles will be provided to the needy villagers shortly. Free spectacles will be provided to the respective villagers shortly.

Single Teacher Schools Marketing staff Sri.Senthil Kumar, Sri.Vignesh, Field Supervisor Sri.Chidambaram, Sri. Koteeswaran, STS teachers Smt.Indirarani, Smt.Alamelu and Smt. Kalyani did necessary arrangements for the eye camp.

Eye camp jointly conducted by Single Teacher Schools and JK Fenner India Limited

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Donation to Single Teacher schools ensures 100% Tax Exemption under section 35 AC of the Income Tax Act

Under Prime Minister’s Swach Bharath Abhiyan 17 Bathroom cum Toilets constructed at Ramathandalam Village

Single Teacher Schools is constructing bathroom cum toilets in villages through Prime Minister’s Swach Bharath Abhiyan. Single Teacher Schools has constructed more than 250 such facilities so far in rural villages.

10th, 11th and 12th standard (2017-2018 batch) Higher Secondary students of West Mambalam Jai Gopal Garodia Hindu Vidyalaya Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Adambakkam GK Shetty Hindu Vidyalaya Matriculation Higher Secondary School contributed their savings to construct 12 bathroom cum toilets in the village. Also Masonic Charitable Trust, Chennai has donated to construct 5 bathroom cum toilets.This project of constructing 17 Bathroom cum Toilets costed Rs. 8.7 Lakhs.

In a simple programme organized in Ramathandalam village on 14th June 2018, these 17 toilets were handed over to the beneficiaries. Honorary Secretary of Single Teacher Schools Sri.R.P.Krishnammachari made the welcome address and Single Teacher Schools president Sri.K.N.Krishamurthy explained the various welfare activities of Single Teacher Schools.

Correspondent of Hindu Vidyalaya schools Dr Girija Seshadri, Student representatives, and Captain Dr.Biswa Kumar, Sri.Ganapathy and Sri.Kamakoti from Mesonic Charitable Trust were the chiet guests of the occasion and handed over the toilets to the beneficiaries.

Single Teacher Schools conveys thanks to the contractor Sri.Sudarshan who has done all the arrangements for the programme.

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On Saturday 1st April 2018, Sports day was conducted at Veliyur village, Thiruvallur sanch in a grand manner. 398 students and 17 teachers from 17 schools with 2 field supervisors along with Single Teacher Schools office team participated in the sports day. Running, Frog race, Sac Walk, Water filling, Lemon and spoon, Musical chair, cultural program for students, running and musical chair for teachers were conducted.

Winners were awarded with medals and trophies.

Sri.K.N.Krishnamurthy, President, Single Teacher Schools, Sri.R.P.Krishnammachari, Hon.Secretary, Single Teacher Schools presided over the sports day and gave prizes to the winners.

Parents also attended the sports and motivated their children and appreciated Single Teacher Schools for conducting Sports day.

Sports Day celebrations at Velliyur village

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Honorary Secretary of Single Teacher Schools, Sri.R.P.Krishnammachari has helped destitute women in Manikanj village of Bangladesh, by donating 50 sewing machines worth Rs.4.08 lakhs thru video conference on 6th July , 2018.

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City Union Bank Ltd,Kumbakonam

Contributes 10 LakhsReference: Sri.N.K.Murthy

Om Charity India Foundation Bangalore

Bangalore

Contributes 9 LakhsReference: Sri. S.Vedantamji

M/s. Leo Public Charitable Trust,

Tirupur

Contributes 5 LakhsReference: Sri.T.A.Balasubramaniyam

M/s. ABI Showatech (India) Ltd,

Chennai

Contributes 5 LakhsReference: Sri. K.N.Krishnamurthy

JK Fenner (India) Limited,Chennai

Contributes 3,75,000/-

M/s. Vatta Smart Limited,Chennai

Contributes 2 LakhsReference: Sri. G.Krishnaswamy

Sri R.P.Krishnammachari,Chennai

Contributes 1,80,000/-

Sri K.Vaidyanath,Bangalore

Contributes 1,50,000/-

Sri T.T.Srinivasaraghavan,Chennai

Contributes 1,50,000/-Reference: Sri. K.N.Krishnamurthy

M/s. Ucal Polymer Industries Ltd, Chennai

Contributes 1 LakhReference: Sri. K.N.Krishnamurthy

M/s. Aravind LaboratoriesChennai

Contributes 60,000/-Reference: Sri. S.Vedantamji

Sri..N.Ganesh,Chennai

Contributes 50,000/-Reference: Dr. Girija Seshadri

Ms.Padma Ramaswamy Ltd,Trichy

Contributes 50,000/-

M/s. The Ramco Cements LimitedChennai

Contributes 50,000/-

Sri P.Shivakumar,Chennai

Contributes 50,000/-Reference: Sri. N.Thaniksalam

S.Venkatram & Co,Trichy

Contributes 50,000/- Reference: Sri R.P.Krishnammachari

Sri S.Srinivsan Chennai

Contributes 40,000/-Reference: Sri. S.Gopalan

Lakshmipathy Seshachalam charitable Trust

Chennai

Contributes 40,000/-

Shri N.Narsaiah Prasad,New York

Contributes 39,804.23 (601 US $)Reference: Sri R.P.Krishnammachari

Management, Advisory Board Members, Field Supervisors, Office Staff, Teachers and Students of Single Teacher Schools convey their hearty thanks to the following generous donors who donated in

the period of April 2018 to June 2018.

donations

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Donate Liberally for Single Teacher Schools for a NOBLE CAUSE.Cheque/DD in favour of Swami Vivekananda Rural Development Society.

Donations can be paid through "Donate" page of our Website.

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SINGLE TEACHER SCHOOLS(Unit of Swami Vivekananda Rural Development Society)

3rd Floor, "SAI CASTLE", New Door No. 25/11,Govindan Road, West Mambalam, Chennai - 600 033, Tamil Nadu, India.

Phone: +91-44-4350 8281 / 73388 63412 Email: [email protected]: www.singleteacherschools.org, www.facebook.com/SingleTeacherSchools

BANK DETAILS FOR INDIAAccount in the Name of : Swami Vivekananda Rural Development SocietyBank Name with Branch: AXIS BANK LTDBranch Address : Venkata Narayana Road Branch, T.Nagar, Chennai-17.Code : 1594Account No : SB A/c. 082010100297851IFSC Code : UTIB0001594MICR No. : 600211053

BANK DETAILS FOR NRIAccount in the Name of : Swami Vivekananda Rural Development SocietyBank Name with Branch : Indian Overseas Bank, T.Nagar, Chennai - 600 017.Branch Address : 104, Sri Theagaraya Road. T.Nagar, Chennai - 600 017.MICR No : 600020011Account No : SB A/c. 009101000026597IFSCCode : IOBA0000091PAN No. : AAATS4092E

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Relentless Contribution of STS Honorary Secretary Sri.R.P.Krishnammachari to Single Teacher Schools

Honorary Secretary of Single Teacher Schools Sri.R.P.Krishnammachari has been continuously contributing to Single Teacher Schools since its inception. So far, Rs.1,67,00,000 (1 Core and 67 lakhs) has been donated to Single Teacher Schools by himself and by his company. Apart from this, he has so far collected donation from his friends Rs.60 lakhs for Single Teacher Schools.

Advisory board Members, Teachers, students, office staff and field supervisors of Single Teacher Schools convey their thanks to their Honorary Secretary Sri. R.P.Krishnammachari for his continuous physical and monetary support to the rural children and villagers for their education, hygiene and healthcare. Also thankful to his family members, his wife Smt. Kamala Krishnamachari, his son Sri.Arvindhaprakash, his daughter in law Smt.Latha Arvindhaprakash for extending their whole hearted support to this noble cause.