Evening Supplementary Education Centers
Transforming Rural Education: A Mission Rooted in Hope
In the heart of Tamil Nadu, where rural life flourishes amidst cultural vibrancy and socio-economic challenges, Don Bosco Vidivelli, Kalavasal, emerges as a beacon of hope and opportunity. With generous support from the Colourful Children Foundation, the educational initiatives here are carried out by The Sivakasi Don Bosco Society, which has taken a lead role in transforming the lives of children in and around Alangulam.
It will be as simple as Occidental; in fact, it will be Occidental. To an English person, it will seem like simplified English, as a skeptical Cambridge friend of mine told me what Occidental is.The European languages are members of the same family. Their separate existence is a myth. For science, music, sport, etc, Europe uses the same vocabulary. The languages only differ in their grammar, their pronunciation and their most common words. Everyone realizes why a new common language would be desirable: one could refuse to pay expensive translators.
At the forefront of this mission are the Supplementary Education Centres, a pioneering initiative that directly addresses the persistent issue of school dropouts. Operating across 20 villages, these centres provide critical academic support and emotional nourishment to children at risk of slipping through the cracks of the mainstream education system.
A Comprehensive and Compassionate Model
More than just educational spaces, these centres are nurturing environments where children are empowered to learn, grow, and thrive. The programme embraces a holistic and community-centered approach that includes:
- Customized Academic Support
Each centre is designed to meet the unique needs of its local community. Through remedial teaching, homework assistance, and skill-oriented learning modules, students receive personalized academic guidance aimed at improving school performance and retention. - Holistic Child Development
Beyond academics, children participate in life skills education, creative arts, and emotional development sessions that foster resilience, confidence, and a sense of self-worth. - Community Engagement
Strong collaboration with parents, educators, and local stakeholders ensures that education is a shared responsibility. This participatory model reinforces the value of education and enhances the programme’s long-term sustainability. - Dedicated Educators
Each centre is staffed by compassionate teachers who blend educational expertise with a deep understanding of rural contexts. Their mentorship plays a crucial role in helping children overcome barriers to education and envision a brighter future.
Towards an Educated and Empowered Future
The Supplementary Education Centres at Don Bosco Vidivelli, Kalavasal, are not only bridging educational gaps—they are lighting the way toward lifelong empowerment. By focusing on the transformative power of education, The Sivakasi Don Bosco Society is nurturing a generation of informed, capable, and socially responsible youth.
Rooted in compassion and strengthened by community collaboration, this initiative continues to bring hope, dignity, and progress to the lives of rural children across Alangulam and beyond.
