Institution Location: Kerala
“Teaching children is an accomplishment; getting children excited about learning is an achievement.” These are the words of Robert John Meehan. The early stage of learning is most important in a child’s life. It is at this stage that foundations are laid on which future learning is built.
A branch house of the Sisters of the Destitute was opened at Kottangal February 2, 2000 in association with the Kottangal St. John the Baptist Church. In connection with this, it was decided to open a nursery as per the public demand.
This nursery started its activities with the blessings of the then vicar, Rev. Fr. Sirik Kolangotti. More than teaching, the children are trained here with the aim of instilling good habits and noble values in their minds at this early stage and laying a solid foundation based on values for life.
The Holy Cross Nursery School, Chellarcoil, was established in 1993 with the aim of providing quality education and care to the children of the local community.
OBJECTIVES
– To provide a nurturing environment for the holistic development of children
– To identify and develop the hidden talents of students
– To promote the physical, emotional, and cognitive well-being of children
ACTIVITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS
– The school currently has 20 students enrolled
– Regular medical check-ups and assistance are provided by the Health Department every month
– The school is affiliated with the Malanad Development Society (MDS) and receives support from them.
The Holy Cross Nursery School, Chellarcoil, remains committed to providing quality education and care to the children of the local community. With the support of the Malanad Development Society and the Health Department, the school continues to thrive and make a positive impact on the lives of its students.
St Mary’s Nursery School, Palakkattumala was established in 1988 with the aim of providing quality education to the children.
OBJECTIVES
-To provide prayerful and value educated education to students
-To provide a nurturing environment for the holistic development of children
-To identify and develop the hidden talents of students
-To promote the physical, emotional, and cognitive well-being of children
ACTIVITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS
The school currently has 13 students enrolled. St Mary’s Nursery School, Palakkattumala remains committed to providing quality education and care to the children of the local community with the support of the St Mary’s LP school. The school continues to thrive and make a positive impact on the lives of its students. Children should develop a variety of skills, particularly in speaking, writing, reading, praying, and playing.
Sr.Julie SD established an Indian Classical Acupuncture Clinic at Kudamaloor, Kottayam in 2023.
Acupuncture is one among the ancient traditional medical sciences existing in the present world. Origin of Acupuncture was approximately 8000 years ago. In India Acupuncture was found as a temporary pain relief or a treatment that was used in collaboration with other medical systems during 1980s. Indian Classical Acupuncture is an effective method of treatment without medicines. It deals with the root cause of the disease instead of treating the symptoms exhibited. It contains two major sections, one is diagnosis method to identify symptoms, properties and the root cause of the disease and for finding the point for treatment of disease. The second one is treatment methods to eradicate the root cause of the disease. Modern research has proved acupuncture’s effects on the cardiovascular system, nervous system, endocrine, immune, and digestive system. Acupuncture can help to resolve pain by stimulating the body’s various systems. It also improves sleep, digestive function, and sense of well-being.
In diagnosis, the patient is analyzed by touch, without asking any question. The method of diagnosis by examining the root cause of the disease by visual examination of the patient is also been followed, which is called diagnosis by inspection. After diagnosis, we follow the standard method of Indian Classical Acupuncture treatment, which is stimulation of the right acupuncture point in the body by placing the index finger on the upper layer of the skin.
Government of India recognized Acupuncture as a therapy in 2003 and declared Acupuncture as an Independent medical system in 2019. Sr.Joe Maria SD and Sr.Julie SD graduated from the Acudhaam Institute of Acupuncture in Punnapra, Alappuzha, with a diploma in acupuncture. They opened Indian Classical Acupuncture Clinics at Podippara, Changanassery and Kudamaloor, Kottayam. And they practice as certified acupuncture healers.
Both Sr.Joe Maria SD and Sr.Julie SD received diploma in acupuncture from the Acudhaam Institute of Acupuncture in Punnapra, Alappuzha. And, they practice as licensed acupuncture healers.
Sr.Joe Maria SD established an Indian Classical Acupuncture Clinic at Podippara, Changanassery, Kottayam District on 23 March 2023.
Acupuncture is one among the ancient traditional medical sciences existing in the present world. Origin of Acupuncture was approximately 8000 years ago. In India Acupuncture was found as a temporary pain relief or a treatment that was used in collaboration with other medical systems during 1980s. Indian Classical Acupuncture is an effective method of treatment without medicines. It deals with the root cause of the disease instead of treating the symptoms exhibited. It contains two major sections, one is diagnosis method to identify symptoms, properties and the root cause of the disease and for finding the point for treatment of disease. The second one is treatment methods to eradicate the root cause of the disease. Modern research has proved acupuncture’s effects on the cardiovascular system, nervous system, endocrine, immune, and digestive system. Acupuncture can help to resolve pain by stimulating the body’s various systems. It also improves sleep, digestive function, and sense of well-being. In diagnosis, the patient is analyzed by touch, without asking any question. The method of diagnosis by examining the root cause of the disease by visual examination of the patient is also been followed, which is called diagnosis by inspection. After diagnosis, we follow the standard method of Indian Classical Acupuncture treatment, which is stimulation of the right acupuncture point in the body by placing the index finger on the upper layer of the skin. Government of India recognized Acupuncture as a therapy in 2003 and declared Acupuncture as an Independent medical system in 2019. Sr.Joe Maria SD and Sr.Julie SD graduated from the Acudhaam Institute of Acupuncture in Punnapra, Alappuzha, with a diploma in acupuncture. They opened Indian Classical Acupuncture Clinics at Podippara, Changanassery and Kudamaloor, Kottayam. And they practice as certified acupuncture healers.
Both Sr.Joe Maria SD and Sr.Julie SD received diploma in acupuncture from the Acudhaam Institute of Acupuncture in Punnapra, Alappuzha. And, they practice as licensed acupuncture healers.
A speech therapy unit at Manalady as an Extension of St.Joseph Rehabilitation centre opened on 28th February 2020.Now it is running in a rented house at Mambuzhakkary, Alappuzha District. One sister (Speech therapist) and two special educators are working there.
The second branch of MRID society is started at Alappuzha on 22nd October 2018 in a rented house near iron building. SD St. Joseph’s province purchased an old building near head Post Office in May 2019 and renovated the building. The Rehabilitation centre was opened in the new place on 9th November 2019. Psycho therapy, Speech therapy, Occupational therapy physiotherapy, Counselling, Special Education for children with ASD, LD, ID, ADHD, behaviour problem etc are the services given here.
TIMRT extends her service to Kumily in June 30th 2014. It is the first branch of MRID Society. Special children- children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Learning Disability, Cerebral Palsy, ADHD and speech problems are coming for therapy. Stroke patients and accident cases are treating in Physiotherapy section. Mar Thoma Rehabilitation Center is continuing its service for the sick and disabled persons in and around Kumily. The number of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Learning Disability, and developmental delay was increasing day by day. They are coming from near & far for treatment and therapy. As the children with Autism spectrum Disorder (ASD) increased. They needed the speech therapy, Occupational therapy and Sensory Integration therapy.
TIMRT is started in 1997 as a developmental project of Mercy Home Chethipuzha, extending the specific rehabilitation services for the disabled. This is registered as a separate society in august 1999 in the name MRID society (Multi Rehabilitation Institute for Disabled).The idea of multi rehabilitation centre- open to the public- was initially emerged in the creative and altruistic mind of Sr. Mariella S.D. from her own experience in the Mercy Home, with the service to the physically challenged children since 1978. M.H. is a residential home for the physically challenged children and its service to the public is limited. TIMRT opens her hands and received all types of disabled children to give therapy and training. Started ASD & LD Unit in June 2010.