September 2025 Newsletter
Personality Development Classes:
The second Personality Development Class (PDC) for Mannargudi was conducted at St. Joseph’s Girls Higher Secondary School on 3rd September 2025. Out of 695 students studying in the 12th standard, 130 students actively participated in the session.
This PDC stood out from previous sessions due to the students’ high level of engagement, confidence, and overall preparedness. The students demonstrated strong academic focus and a good understanding of social rights. This positive environment reflects the dedicated leadership of the Headmistress, Reverend Sister Arokiaselvi, whose guidance and vision are truly commendable.
The students’ enthusiastic participation and clarity regarding their future career plans brought great satisfaction to the Smile team. Special appreciation is extended to Saravanan for his excellent coordination and arrangements.
As always, Guna’s impactful facilitation played a key role in the success of the session, leaving a lasting impression on the students.
Networks:
Government of Tamil Nadu
The Government of Tamil Nadu has approved Smile’s proposal to conduct Personality Development Classes (PDC)across government schools in the state. An official order has been issued to conduct PDC sessions in 15 schools across 6 districts. Smile looks forward to the support of generous donors to help implement PDC in these 15 schools.
Alagappa University – Karaikudi
Smile has partnered with Alagappa University, Karaikudi, to facilitate PDC sessions for students of the university’s management schools. A formal agreement was finalized in the presence of the Vice Chancellor on 9th September 2025.
SMILE 21st Anniversary
Smile’s 21st Anniversary was celebrated at Taramani, Chennai, on 28th September 2025. As always, the event was filled with joy and a sense of togetherness.
The highlight of this year’s celebration was that all the chief guests were Smile alumni. The chief guests—Karthika A, Assistant Director of Rural Development, Virudhunagar District; Silambarasan, Deputy Commercial Tax Officer, Thiruvannamalai; and Paul Kumar P, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Tamil Nadu Police Service—delivered inspiring speeches that greatly motivated the students present at the event.
During the programme, all 34 selected Sadhana students were honoured. As a special highlight, a donor generously gifted two new laptops to support Smile’s Placement Cell.
Children from Punnagai Paalam (PP), Cheyyar, presented cultural performances. A student from the 6th standardrecited 100 Thirukkurals on stage. Current and former Sadhana students shared their testimonials, and students also spoke about their experiences in the Personality Development Classes (PDC), which have been gaining strong momentum.
A study on the Impact of Sadhana was presented to the audience. Prizes were distributed to the best-performing students of Sadhana and Punnagai Paalam. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks, followed by lunch.
