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Teacher training course

CHENNAI: The Clarence Group of Institutions has opened a pre-primary and teacher training academy at Saligramam for students who have completed class ten, twelve or above. The courses will be one year long. Admissions are open for pre-primary teacher training, nursery teacher training and crèche and pre-school management. Classes will be conducted from September onwards on Saturdays and holidays. There is no age limit. Contact the Director at the Clarence Pre-Primary Teacher Training Academy, 1, Karunanidhi Road, Saligramam, Chennai - 600 093, or at 2376 2110.

Lecture on Japanese techniques

The Saveetha-Mechanical Engineering Students' Forum organised a special lecture on Japanese techniques for excellence this month. K.R. Ranganathan, chairman, ABK-AOTS Dosokai, explained the 5S techniques.

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Padhuka Sahasram

Those who wish to learn the Padhuka Sahasram, consisting of 1008 slokas in praise of the Lord Ranganatha in Sanskrit, with the meaning in Tamil may contact the Sri Padhuka Prabhava Parayana Samithi at Flat 4, Sri Lakshmi, 24, Sriman Srinivasa Road, Alwarpet, or by calling 4211 1115.

Quiz contest for schools

The Rotary Club of Chennai Presidency conducted a quiz competition for Chennai school students. More than 160 teams of three students each participated. The team from Chettinad Vidyashram won. The Deputy Commissioner of Police, N. Ramasubramani, and Rotary Youth Services Chairman, S. Balachandran distributed prizes.

Counselling for alcoholics

The Lions Club International Lions District 324 A5 and Wisdom Medical Research Foundation have organised a workshop and counselling session for alcoholics, drug addicts and their families at Perungudi. Those requiring assistance can contact 2496 4919 or 2496 4404 or 98418 19862 or 94440 50068 for more information.

Induction programme for faculty

An induction programme for new faculty members was conducted on Tuesday and Wednesday at the Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering, Pennalur, Sriperumbudur.

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