Tiaano Vidyashrm’s first event, “Orientation Programme” for the kindergarten parents, was held on the evening of 4th June, 2011, where parents had the opportunity to know more about the school’s genesis and its future expansion programme.

The event started with the auspicious lighting of the lamp (Kuthuvilakku), by Prof Dayanandan and Mrs. Anne Dayanandan (An Educator) and they were joined by Ms Nancy (Chairpersion, Tiaano Vidyashrm), Mr. & Mrs. Jeyakummar (M.D. Ti Anode Fabricators Pvt Ltd), Dr. Thara Chandrika, a leading physician of Tambaram and also by one of the parents of the School.

The invocation, in praise of the Almighty and the Country was rendered by Tiaano’s young teachers, and was well supported by Tiaano Friends Ms. Sai Sandhya (budding psychologist), Ms. Shri Vidya (Future Medical practitioner) and Master Ashwin a school student ,who is already a little maestro in the art of percussion (miruthangam).

Mr. Shridhar, Correspondent of the School explained the birth of Tiaano Vidyashrm, the intent of the school and the future expansion programmes. He also introduced the founders of the School (Mrs. & Mr. Jeyakummar and Ms. Nancy, Chairperson) and their motives, ideals, efforts and contributions to give shape to the School. Mr. Shridhar emphasized the need for carefully nurturing children of today in order to create responsible citizens of tomorrow for building a world of peace, values and prosperity

The Chief Guest, Prof. Dayanandan, congratulated the founders and parents of Tiaano Vidyashrm and wished them well as they grow together in joy and hope of another quality educational institution in this region. He urged parents and grandparents to take active interest and support the management and teachers in giving shape to the School. He appreciated the deep concern the founders have for providing good and affordable education to all sections of people and to the needy. He said that all children are good, and good things will happen to them when teachers and parents have clear vision, share resources and be involved in providing good things for their children’s education. Prof. Dayanandan explained what a playschool such as Tiaano is. Spontaneous playing helps develop language and thinking (cognitive) skills as children observe, analyze and make decisions. Children also develop social skills, and their jumping, skipping, running and falling develop small and large motor skills, hand-eye coordination, spatial judgment and overall physical skills. Reading habits, puppets and storytelling help broaden their imagination and creative skills. Prof. Dayanandan urged the parents to sing to their children everyday and told them singing when children are below five years of age helps in language skills and memory. He also advised parents to take them outdoors and not to keep them hooked to television or videogames or pressurize them with too many extracurricular activities beyond what the school offers.

A puppet show by Mrs. Jayanthi Kannan thrilled the young and old alike. The programme ended with vote of thanks by Ms.Janani (Tiaano Vidyashrm Teaacher) and singing of the National Anthem.