Cherishing the journey and venturing into new horizons: Vidya Staff Club’s Farewell to Ms. Arundhathi, Mr. Sugunan and Mr. Vinod

The staff members are not merely part of Vidya—they are its foundation and driving force. Through their unwavering commitment, reliability, and behind-the-scenes leadership, they create a nurturing space where students thrive and succeed. Whether they are teaching, coaching, sports filed or supporting behind the scenes, each staff member brings unique value that impacts the entire Vidya  fraterinty.

With the aim of showing respect and appreciation, the Vidya Staff Club organized a reflective farewell gathering for Ms Arundhathi Sasikumar (Asst Prof, Physical Education Dept), Mr. Sugunan M G (Trade Instructor, ME Dept)  and   Mr. Vinod T V (Gr-II Instructor, ME Dept) on 28 March 2025.

Ms. Arundhathi has secured a government Physical Education teaching post at  Government Higher Secondary School,Erumapetty,Thrissur marking a proud and well-deserved milestone in her professional journey. As a consequence of reaching 56 years of age, Mr. Sugunan M. G. is retiring, concluding a meaningful chapter of dedicated service and commitment to the institution.

Ms. Arundhathi has been an integral part of Vidya and its sports initiatives since 21 July 2007. Her contribution to the college’s sporting achievements has been nothing short of exemplary. With steadfast leadership and a deep sense of commitment, she has consistently guided student-athletes to excel across various tournaments and championships. Over the past year, under her dedicated mentorship, Vidya’s sports teams have secured top honors in athletics, table tennis, chess, Kabaddi, Kho-Kho, Badminton, and shooting at state, regional, and national levels. These accomplishments stand as a testament not only to the skill and perseverance of the students but also to Ms. Arundhathi’s ability to inspire excellence, nurture discipline, and cultivate a strong sporting culture. It is through their steady presence and often-unseen efforts that a school becomes not just a place of education, but a place of inspiration and belonging.

Mr. Vinod T. V. (Gr-II Instructor, ME Dept) who joined Vidya on 04 September  2007 and Mr. Sugunan M. G. (Trade Instructor, ME Dept) who became part of the institution on 15 July 2015, have both played pivotal roles in the academic and practical training environment of Vidya. Their unwavering dedication, technical expertise, and hands-on mentorship have greatly contributed to shaping the skills and professionalism of countless students over the years.

The event commenced with warm and reflective opening remarks delivered by Ms. Surabhi M S  (Asst Librarian), who set the tone for the occasion by warmly welcoming the gathering and reflecting on the purpose of the event with a special acknowledgement to Ms. Arundhathi’s ability to inspire excellence, nurture discipline, and cultivate a strong sporting culture. She also acknowledged the significant contributions of Mr. Sugunan and Mr. Vinod, expressing sincere appreciation and admiration for their dedication and hard work.

In her welcome address Ms Jemy Jose Kakkassery  (Staff Club Secretary and Asst Prof, ECE Dept) recognized the valuable contributions of Ms. Arundhathi, Mr. Vinod and Mr. Sugunan, expressing deep appreciation and admiration for their dedication.Dr Sunitha C (Principal) in her speech touched upon Ms. Arundhathi’s impactful contributions to the college’s sports culture.  She also recognized the exceptional contributions of Mr. Sugunan and Mr. Vinod emphasizing their dedication and leadership in nurturing excellence.

Dr. Mary P Varghese (HoD, EEE Dept), Dr Sajay KR (Asso Prof, CSE Dept), Ms Reshmi Rajan (Asst Prof, ECE Dept), Mr Manu P R (Asst Prof, Applied Sciences and Humanities Dept), Dr. Vineetha C.P (Asso Prof, Applied Sciences Dept), Mr Sivadasan E T (Asso Prof, CSE  Dept) and others shared their valuable insights, highlighting how their collective contributions have played a pivotal role in fostering holistic student development and the ability to inspire both students and colleagues alike.

In a heartfelt gesture of recognition, Dr. Sunitha and Ms Jemy  presented a meaningful memento, symbolizing Vidya’s deep admiration for the exceptional service of Ms Arundhathi, Mr Sugunan and Mr Vinod. Unfortunately, Mr Vinod was unable to attend the function in person due to unavoidable circumstances.

Ms Arundhathi expressed her heartfelt gratitude and shared a wealth of insights from her rich sports experiences and the frontiers of knowledge she has explored throughout her career. Her words reflected the invaluable impact of her role, and her dedicated efforts have significantly advanced the college’s mission of promoting physical fitness, teamwork, and the holistic development of students.

Mr. Sugunan shared his extensive experiences and the many areas of expertise he has developed over the years. His reflections highlighted the profound impact of his contributions, and his unwavering assurance has played a key role in advancing the college’s mission to guide Vidya staff members and support the overall growth of both staff and students.

Ms. Arundhathi, Mr. Sugunan, and Mr. Vinod for their dedicated service and lasting contributions to the institution. Their invaluable efforts have played a vital role in advancing the college’s mission—fostering academic and athletic excellence, nurturing the holistic development of our students, and reinforcing the core values that define Vidya.

Mr Ramesh K V (Asso Prof, Physical Education Dept) proposed the vote of thanks, expressing heartfelt gratitude to Ms. Arundhathi, Mr. Sugunan, and Mr. Vinod for their dedicated service and lasting contributions to the institution. He emphasized that their invaluable efforts have played a vital role in advancing the college’s mission—fostering academic and athletic excellence, nurturing the holistic development of students, and reinforcing the core values that define Vidya.