THE SPORTS TEAM
Play and Recreation are right of every child. The sports team functions to ensure that children get opportunities to play. Apart from this periodical training in sports and games are conducted. Annual Pongal sports meet is organised by the team in the month of January to provide opportunities to the members of the children movement to exhibit their talents in sports.
THE CHILDREN’S LIBRARY
The Vidiyal Children’s Library functions effectively. The entire management of the library is done by a group of children who opt for such a service to their fellow children. They were supported by one of our volunteers. Children were given regular inputs in library science and other related skills in managing the library. They do organise “Readers Circles” and kindle the interest of reading among children.
YOUNG FACILITATORS
The specialty of Vidiyal Child Rights Movement lays on its strong internal governance structure. The entire affairs related to the functioning of the movement is owned and governed by children themselves. The senior children with appropriate skills, commits to be the young facilitators of the movement. The Young Facilitators forum is called ‘Valikaatihl’. This group undergoes intensified training in Child Rights, Child Participation, Facilitation skill, leadership, problem solving and governance of children’s structures.
Depending on the need of particular time or programme this group engages in facilitating the Vidiyal Child Rights Movement. They do facilitate training sessions for children on various topics. When they receive invitation from other voluntary organizations, children’s organizations and children’s networks they share their expertise and eagerly facilitate sessions for them.
SKILL DEVELOPMENT FORUMS
THE SCIENCE FORUM
The science forum functions to kindle the interest in the field of science in our children. Monthly sessions are organised on various fields in science which helps children to receive information in those fields. A volunteer supports the forum as a facilitator. Resource persons are invited from local schools, colleges and voluntary organisations to share their expertise in every field of science. 60 children take membership in the science forum.
THE TAMIL FORUM
The objective of the Tamil forum is to develop language skills in Tamil and public speaking skills in children. Tamil is an ancient language and known for its richness in literary work. A volunteer is in charge of the forum to enable children to master the exercises designed for each month. Twice a year external resource persons are invited to demonstrate higher skills in public speaking. 30 children take membership in the Tamil Forum.
NILAL (Image) – THE MOVIE CLUB AT VIDIYAL
Media has great influence in today’s children. Instead of just criticizing media for its adverse effects, this club tries to introduce world cinemas and classical movies that are depicting real life and its nuances. The movie club at Vidiyal provides children opportunities to watch acclaimed movies, documentaries and short films. Children also develop critiquing skills and ultimately they develop taste for alternate media and become passionate towards watching world class movies.