Yatra Day 1 : CHENNAI Sep 3, 2009

Schools Visited :
1. Sri JNS Jain Nursery and Primary School
2. SRK Matriculation School

Classes Taught:
1.      Anuj : Numbers and Operations, Class IV in SJNS Jain N&P School
2.      Divya : Simple Machines, Class V in SJNS Jain N&P School
3.      Anuj : Numbers and Operations , Class IV in JRK School.

People Visited the Bus inside:
Children : 5
Teachers : 6
Principals :2
Corres :1
Parents :0

High Moments :
Teachers of SJNS School said that they would want to have this type of class every day for every subject.
The Final bell had rung in JRK School ,the school was closing with all the other children leaving; And the kids did not realize that when Anuj was taking the math class ...

Yatra Day 2 : CHENNAI September 4th, Fri 2009

Schools Visited:

1.Sabare Nursery and Primary School

Places Visited:

1.Drive along Ambattur, Annanagar, Chennai Central,pit Stop at Marina Beach.

2.Drive along Adayar, Besant Nagar , Pit Stop at Besant Nagar Beach.

People Visited the Bus inside:
Children : 0 [Schools were shut in TN ]
Teachers : 7
Principals :1
Corres :1
Parents :0

Yatra Day 3 : MADURAI September 5th Sat 2009

School Visited :

1. Teachers Day Celebration at SDH Jain Vidyalaya [XSEED School], Madurai

People Visited the Bus inside:
Children : 0
Teachers : 7
Principals :1
Corres :1
Parents :0

High Moments :
The entire team of SDH Jain Vidyalaya School was there in the bus and very very happy to see the bus in their school on teachers day.

Yatra Day 4 : MADURAI Sep 6th 2009 [Madurai Seminar Day]

People Visited the Bus inside:
Children : 0
Teachers : 2
Principals :15
Corres :4
Parents :0

High Moments : The visitors book in the XSEED was filled with 8 schools leaving their contact numbers asking for the bus to come over to their school .

Bus at Madurai’s ‘School Leaders Clinic’ :

Yatra Day 5 :MADURAI Sep 7th 2009

Schools Visited:

1.Nehru Nursery and Primary School.

2.Sivakasi Nadar Matriculation Higher Secondary School.

Classes Taught:

1. Anuj & Divya : Odd and Even Numbers [in XSEED Bus]
2. Anuj : Numbers and Operations , Class IV in Sivakasi Nadar School to a class of 8 Slow learners taking extra classes.

People Visited the Bus inside:
Children : 15
Teachers : 10
Principals :2
Corres :2
Parents :0

High Moments :

 ·          The teachers of Nehru School said my children who learnt on the XSEED bus will now never forget the concept
       of odd and even numbers.
·          The teachers of Sivakasi Nadar School said it was very encouraging for them to see the children who were the
      slow learners in their school were curious and asking questions to Anuj when he asked a math riddle.
·          Mr.Muthukumar the correspondent of Sivakasi Nadar school said that I got to ‘Touch and Feel ‘ what XSEED is .

 Yatra Day 6 : MADURAI Sep 8th 2009

Schools Visited:

1. Ravi Matriculation School.

2. My Madurai Kids School, TVS Nagar.

3. Akshara Matriculation School.

4. SPJ Matriculation School.

5. My Madurai Kids–Branch 2, Agrini Complex.

Classes Taught :
1. Divya : XFC Science concepts of Energy Class 5.

2. Anuj : Math Riddle of guess the 2-Digit Number & Odd and Even Numbers[15 Mins Class]

People Visited the Bus inside:
Children : 25
Teachers : 17+5+2+11 [35]
Principals :2
Corres :4
Parents :3

High Moments :
·          The correspondent of Akshara School was very happy to see that a child in class 5 with learning disability was

      able to answer to Divya’s question of forms of energy and she appreciated Divya for it.
·          The local press had covered us us with 20 children along with the bus which is going to be covered on ALL the

      local Madurai news channel on the World literacy Day.

Yatra Day 7: COIMBATORE Sep 9th 2009

Schools Visited :

1. KPM Matriculation School.
2. CMS Matriculation School.
3. GRG Matriculation School.

Classes Taught :
1. Divya :Class 5 Simple Machines using resources such as Nail Cutters, Knife, Sharpener, Tongs, Forceps, Scissors 2. Anuj : Class 4 Numbers and Operations.

People Visited the Bus inside :
Children : 10
Teachers : 15+21+22 [58]
Principals :2
Corres :1
Parents :1

High Moments :

·          The principal as well as the teachers of KPM School were overwhelmed to see the interaction in the class and 
       to quote the principal, “I can see my students actually thinking and grasping the concepts”. The teachers
      were very willing to change themselves and implement our program in their school.

·          21 teachers of CMS School came into the XSEED Yatra bus, where a reflection session was done after the
      video. Here the teachers were able to witness the difference between their classrooms and the one s in the
      video, specifically in terms of colorful classrooms and practical application of knowledge in the primary sections.

·          The principal of GRG School Mr. Ravi was overwhelmed and thanked us for coming back to his school and
       taking his teachers through XSEED after having taken his insights in the earlier Bus Yatra.


Yatra Day 8: COIMBATORE Sep 9th 2009


Schools Visited:

1. APG Matric School.
2. Aggarwal Matriculation School.
3. ALG Matriculation School.
4. Carmel Garden Matric School.
5. St.Jhon’s Matriculation School.

Classes Taught:

1. Divya: Properties Of Air in Aggarwal and ALG School.
2. Anuj : Introduction To Bar Graphs in ALG School.

People Visited the Bus inside:
Children : 2
Teachers : 25+24+20 [69]
Principals :3
Corres :1
Parents :2

High Moments :

·          The teachers of Aggarwal Matric School were surprised and very appreciative of the fact that four of the
      students who had joined in from a Tamil medium school were also responding to the questions Divya asked.
·          The Director of ALG Matriculation School was very impressed with with our entire team and congratulated
      Divya and Anuj for having taught their Science and Math lessons in an enjoyable way ; inspite of the fact that
      the kids had to sacrifice their P.E.Class for it.The children in the class were literally holding Anuj’s hand and not
      letting him go once his Math class got over.
·          Mala conducted a mini LSI on the bus for teachers of the St.Jhon’s school which made them understand what
      XSEED is trying to bring about in classrooms.

Yatra Day 9: TRICHY Sep 9th 2009


Schools Visited:

1. Vasavi Vidyalaya Matriculation School.
2. Periyar Matriculation School.
3. Aurobindo International School.

Classes Taught:

1. Divya :Properties Of Air ,Class 5.Vasavi Vidyalaya School.
2. Anuj : Introduction To Bar Graphs, Class 4.Vasavi Vidyalaya School.
3. Divya :Properties of Air, Class 4 & 5 .Periyar Matriculation School.

People Visited the Bus inside:
Children : 30 [UKG Students]
Teachers : 18
Principals :3
Corres :2
Parents :6

High Moments :

·    The Prinicipal of Vasavi Vidyalaya Matriculation spoke on our behalf to the management when Sandeep was
     discussing pricing , the Trustee then said ‘Please sit on our side and speak on our behalf !’
·    In Vasavi Vidyalaya School four local newspapers had come in to do a media coverage for us in Trichy’s Local
     newspaper articles are to be published on the 12th Sep ’09.

Yatra report : Day 10 TRICHY Sep 14th 2009


Schools Visited:
1. Sowdambika Matric. Hr. Sec. School, Thuraiyur (Taluk)
2. Samadh Higher Secondary School, Trichy

Classes Taught:
[Unavailability of students due to Exams]
1. Divya : Teachers were taken though the curriculum manuals workbook inside the bus
2. Anuj: Second & Third batch of teachers were also taken through the Curriculum Manuals & workbooks.

People Visited the Bus inside:
Children : 0
Teachers : 45+12[57]
Principals :1+1[2]
Corres :1
Parents :0

High Moments:

·  The Principal of Samadh School gave an open appointment to visit the Correspondent
·  One of the Teacher from Sowdambika School, who was new to teaching profession spent exclusive time with us
   in understanding our offering and expected his desire to attend our Teachers training program.

Yatra report : Day 11 Karur Sep 15th 2009

Schools Visited:
1. Jairam Vidya Mandir
2. Vallalar Matriculation School
3. Star Matriculation School

Classes Taught:
1. Introduction to Energy by Divya in Jairam Vidya Mandir
2. Introduction to Bar graphs by Anuj in Vallalar Matriculation

People Visited the Bus inside:
1. Children : 0
2. Teachers : 25+14 (Jairam + Vallalar = 39)
3. Principals :1 + 1 + 1 (all three schools = 3)
4. Corres :1 + 1 (Jairam + Star Matric = 2)
5. Advisor :1 + 1 (Also known as the academic / administrative officer - Jairam + Vallalar = 2)

High Moments:
·  Jairam Matriculation School: It was an overwhelming response. The Vice principal came to pick us up, there was
   an entire event / program organised (audience of 200 people) with a prayer, Divya, Anuj and Myself treated as 
   Chief Guests, the principal and advisor addressed the gathering, post which I was requested to do so. Divya
   then conducted the Demo class in the auditorium itself. The correspondent and principal were present
   throughout the demo class and were extremely impressed. The management also runs a teacher training
   program (2 years) with B.Ed courses, the students of which were seated as audience and a few were invited to
   the bus along with the Primary teachers. The Correspondent also presented us with INR 1000 as a token of
   thanks (which was gracefully declined)
· Vallalar Matriculation School: Although the school was due to conduct the exam, all the teachers, the students
   and the Advisor were present in the Demo class and the bus visit.
· Star Matriculation School: Both the principal as well as the correspondent were convinced of the program and
  were eager to discuss the cost, but due to lack of time for a discussion the same is being scheduled for the
  following week. The Correspondent was visibly impressed with the schools which have partnered with us
  throughout.

Yatra report : Day 15 Vellore Sep 19th 2009

Schools Visited:
Shrishti Matriculation School
Lakshmi Gardens -
Sri Narayani Matriculation School
Spark Matriculation School
Bhagwan Mahaveer Dayaniketan Jain School

Classes Taught:
Introduction to Energy by Divya in Spark Matriculation School

People Visited the Bus inside:
Children : 20 (Jain school and Spark)
Teachers : 18+18+46+23+13 (Shrishti+Lakhsmi gardens+narayani+spark+jain school)
Principals : 1 + 1 + 1+1+1 (One each =5)
Corres : 3 (Shrishti,Narayani,jain sch)
Secretary : 1 (Narayani)
Co-ordinators: 1 (Narayani)
Vice Principal: 1 + 1+1 (Narayani+Spark+Jain=3)

High Moments:
Sri Narayani Matriculation School:
The intial bus visit was supposed to be one for a few teachers(15 )but once it started all the teachers came down to it (about 47) and the correspondent who happens to be the director of the golden temple also came down on hearing of the bus, was very much impressed by the program and is interested, so i am following up with the principal for a discussion tomorrow and he also offered me a trip to golden temple in special darshan.

Spark Matriculation School:
Though not scheduled I staggered the program to accomidate spark and inspite of the exams the principal arranged for the demo class for 3rd by divya and was very much impressed by the program but wants to go in a gradual manner once he is back from a one week's vacation, so i will be following the next sitting with him.

Yatra report : Day 16 Vellore Sep 20th 2009

Schools visited :
Vidyalayam (CMC's School)

People Visited the Bus inside:
Teachers : 26
Principal : 1
Parents : 28

High Moments:
The school actually held a parent teacher interaction also to give an idea on XSEED and the visit was attended by numerous parents who gave excellent feedbacks and are very much impressed with the program and are for it. The principal is very much interested in the program and has also arranged for a workshop (mini clinic) on 10th Oct 09 post holidays from 0900hrs to 1200hrs with the committee.

Yatra report : Day 17 Chennai Oct 1st 2009

Places Visited :
1. Nageshwara Rao Park –C.I.T.Colony
Distributed 25 XSEED Preschool Admission flyers to parents playing with their children in the park, put up one on their Notice Board.

2. Spencer Plaza ,Mount Road –Anna Salai
The bus generated a lot of curious glances and we distributed parent flyers to all people entering one of the biggest shopping malls in south asia . The bus also did catch the policeman’s attention who saw the opportunity to collect some bribe money J

3. Marina Beach –Kamarajar Salai
We rode along the 14km shoreline of Marina and went over to distribute Preschool Admission flyers near MGR Memorial.

4. Guindy Children’s Park –Guindy
Parents filled in their contact details while distributing the parent flyers of the XSEED preschool , we camped right outside the entrance of the park.

5. Besant Nagar Beach –Besant Nagar
Distributed XSEED parent flyers to parents who had come along with their children along the beach.The XSEED bus took two rounds along the road beside the beach we saw people pointing their fingers at the bus.

Yatra Report : Day 18 Thirunelveli Oct 5th, 2009

Schools Visited :
1. City English School, Tirunelveli
2. Hilton Matric School, Courtrallam
3. Bharath Montessori School, Ilanji

Classes Taught :
Anuj : Hilton Matric School

People Visited the Bus inside :
Children : 60
Teachers : 25
Principals : 3
Corres : 1
Parents : 2

High Moments :
1.  A Photographer was invited to take photos of the bus for publicity at City English School. The parents who
     came there were impressed with the bus and the way their children would be learning. They were happy to
     know that a school like City English is putting in so much effort towards making the school better.

2.  At Hilton School a demo class was conducted by Anuj, with about 7 teachers in the classroom along with the
     Vice-Principal, Correspondent and the Headmaster. They were totally amazed with the way the class was
     conducted especially the fact that a young guy like Anuj with minimal class experience was able to teach so
     well. The teachers spent a lot of time in the bus asking questions about the CM's.

3.  The best part was when we visited Bharath, we had about 15 teachers come in and about 40 students. The
     students were sent in batches and I questioned all of them asking, what was different in their studies from last
     year? Are you using the workbooks and how do you like them? What do they like about the workbooks?

The answers I got was very refreshing and made me feel very happy. Children said that they are having fun studying this year and that they are studying on their own will. They like the workbooks because they are based on Activities, Experiments, Projects. These were the words I heard from children of Classes 3, 4 and 5 which made me feel very happy.

Yatra Report : Day 19 Tuticorin Oct 7th, 2009

Schools Visited :
1. The Vikasa School, Tuticorin
2. Good Shepard Model School, Tuticorin

Classes Taught:
1. Anuj : Class 4 Math Bar Graphs, The Vikasa School
2. Divya: Class 4 Science Air and Class 5 Science Energy, The Vikasa School

People Visited the Bus inside:
Children : 15
Teachers : 15
Principals : 2
Corres : 0
Parents : 1

High Moments :

1.  Mr. Charles, The Principal of Vikasa was very impressed with the demo classes. His teachers were also very
     positive towards the change that could take place in their school. The next step would be a meeting with their
     board members to discuss the finances.

2.  The Principal of Good Shepard was in awe of the bus and the advocacy video. He has been in touch with
     various companies like educomp, eduserve to implement something in his school and now he feels that this is
     what they were looking at and that he would recommend to the chairman regarding XSEED. Need to take the
     discussion forward with the Chairman.

Yatra Report : Day 20 Sriviliputtur and Rajapalyam Oct 8th, 2009

Schools Visited :
1.Srivi Lions Matriculation School
2.Kalaivani Nursery and Primary School
3.Chinmaya Vidyalaya Matriculation School –RAMCO group
4.Rotary Vidyalaya Matriculation School –RAMCO group

Classes Taught:
Anuj : Class 5 Math Bar Graphs
Divya: Class 4 Science Properties of Air
Divya: Class 5 Forms of Energy

People Who Visited the Bus :
Children: 2
Teachers: 68
Principals: 5
Corres: 2
Parents: 1

High Moments:

• The Principal of Chinmaya told to the team of Corres & 40 teachers who attended this demo session after the 
   school hours and from the 3 different schools of the same management “this is how the class should be” and
   our way of teaching should transform to this way.

• The Principal also said “Divya looks to be a very experienced teacher and Divya replied I had been teaching for
   only 1.5 months and it happens only because of the XSEED Lesson plans”

• The Correspondent (RAMCO family member) of Chinmaya told that “she enjoyed the class and understood clearly
   about energy and its forms”

• The Corres of Srivi Lions has seen the complete XSEED Advocacy video” on the bus and appreciated it.

Yatra Report : Day 20 SIVAKASI - OCT 9th, 2009

Schools Visited:
1. Sivakasi Jaycees Matriculation HSS
2. KMKA Matriculation HSS

Classes Taught:
1. Divya : Properties of Air – Class 4 (Attended by Corres & Principal)
2. Divya : Forms of Energy – Class 5 (Attended by Principal & 20 Teachers)

People Visited the Bus inside:
Children: 0
Teachers: 45
Principals: 2
Corres: 2
Parents: 0

High Moments:
•  About 15 teachers, who visited the bus at Sivakasi Jaycees School, started noting down the learning outcomes
   in their diaries and lesson plans of certain topics by sitting inside the bus for more than 30 mins.

• The KMKA Matric is the school located in Thiruthangal, near Sivakasi is housed inside a complex of 5 schools with
   approx 6000 Students (The biggest ‘single location school population’ ever I have been to till date!!!) run by the
   same management

Yatra Report : Day 21 MADURAI - OCT 10th, 2009

Schools Visited:
1. PNU-ASN Matric HSS

Classes Taught:
1. Divya : Properties of Air – Class 4 & 5 (Attended by Corres, Principal, 20 teachers, 60 parents)

People Visited the Bus inside:
Children: 15
Teachers: 13
Principals: 1
Corres: 0
Parents: 15

High Moments:
• Both Divya & Bharathi were given seats on the podium of a gathering of 20 teachers and almost 60 parents on
   the day of parents-teachers meet and asked to give short speech. And the demo class was arranged for the
   above audience and 53 students of 4 & 5 grades.

• Students thronged on the Divya and said “Please come every Saturday and take some classes”

• Correspondent said “I observed that after the class session was over, the students had lots of discussion with
   Divya, which means that XSEED as a way of teaching will work in our school”