Puppet Show Promotes Awareness on Solid Waste Management at CTTE College
The Citizen Consumer Club (CCC) of Chevalier T. Thomas Elizabeth College for Women, in collaboration with the Citizen Consumer and Civic Action Group (CAG), organised an awareness programme on Solid Waste Management through a puppet show performance on 22nd September 2025. The event marked an important milestone as it symbolised the beginning of a formal collaboration between CCC and CAG through a legal agreement. This partnership aims to ensure continuous joint initiatives focusing on consumer awareness, civic responsibility, and sustainability.
The session featured two distinguished resource persons: Ms. S. Saroja, Executive Director of CAG, and Mr. M. Kalaivanan, a professional puppeteer from Kaataangalathoor. The puppet show, enriched with humour, lively characters, and engaging dialogues, conveyed strong messages about waste segregation, recycling, and reducing plastic usage. The methodology of using art-based communication proved to be highly effective in capturing attention and delivering key environmental messages in a simple yet memorable manner.
The purpose of the programme was to raise awareness on solid waste management by encouraging students and the community to adopt the principles of Reduce, Re-use, and Recycle. The initiative also aimed to demonstrate how cultural and artistic forms, such as puppetry, can serve as powerful pedagogical tools for environmental education, combining entertainment with civic learning.
The programme had a significant impact. Students gained a clear understanding of the importance of proper waste segregation and eco-friendly disposal methods. Many participants expressed their willingness to adopt sustainable practices in their daily lives, thus reinforcing the long-term impact of the programme. Furthermore, the collaboration between CCC and CAG provided students with valuable exposure to civic responsibility and sustainable living practices.
CTTE College Spreads Awareness on World AIDS Day
The Red Ribbon Club of Chevalier T. Thomas Elizabeth College for Women organised an Awareness Programme in observance of World AIDS Day. The initiative aimed to provide accurate knowledge about HIV/AIDS, dispel myths and misconceptions, and instil a sense of compassion and preventive responsibility among students.
The resource persons, Mrs. G. Ananthi, ICTC Counsellor from Government Peripheral Hospital, and Mrs. K. Bharathi, ICTC Counsellor from RSRM Hospital, offered insightful presentations. Their talks emphasised the necessity of early testing and counselling, the importance of community support, and the urgent need to overcome the stigma attached to the disease. They also highlighted practical preventive measures and the ethical duty of society to extend care and empathy to affected individuals.
The session was distinguished by the enthusiastic participation of students and faculty, who engaged in interactive discussions that deepened understanding and encouraged critical reflection. A symbolic Human Chain was formed to demonstrate solidarity in the fight against HIV/AIDS, reinforcing the collective commitment of the participants. This was followed by an Oath Taking Ceremony, where both students and faculty pledged to spread awareness, reject discrimination, and uphold compassion.
The programme achieved significant outcomes by enhancing the health literacy of students and strengthening their sense of social responsibility.
Chevalier T. Thomas Elizabeth College Students Join Anti-Drug Awareness Marathon
Chennai witnessed a spirited Anti-Drug Awareness Marathon on 28 September 2025, organised jointly by Soles for Souls and KICL at 6:00 a.m. The marathon aimed to promote a drug-free society and raise awareness about the social and familial impact of substance abuse.
120 students from the National Service Scheme (NSS) and the Anti-Drug Awareness Initiative of Chevalier T. Thomas Elizabeth College for Women actively participated, running a 3 km stretch along the marathon route. Their presence underscored the role of youth in advocating for a healthier, drug-free community.
The event also featured super singer Mr. Aravind Srinivasan, who, along with the coordinators, distributed mementoes to the participants, recognising their efforts and commitment to the cause.
The marathon successfully combined awareness, participation, and community engagement, reinforcing the message that collective action and youth involvement are key to creating a safer and drug-free society.
CTTE Students Raise Awareness to Protect Captain Cotton Canal
Chennai’s historic Captain Cotton Canal in Sembium, once a vital stormwater channel safeguarding low-lying neighbourhoods, has suffered decades of neglect, pollution, and encroachments. In response, the National Service Scheme (NSS) of Chevalier T. Thomas Elizabeth College for Women took a proactive step to engage the public and promote environmental stewardship.
On 23 September 2025, in observance of NSS Day (24 September 2025), students organised a human chain along key stretches of the canal. The initiative aimed to highlight the importance of maintaining clean waterways and reviving Chennai’s historic urban infrastructure.
During the awareness drive, students distributed informative pamphlets to passersby, emphasising measures such as desilting, cleaning, preventing sewage discharge, and creating green buffer zones. The campaign also stressed the role of local communities in protecting and monitoring the canal.
By involving citizens directly, the initiative seeks to foster a sense of responsibility and create resilient urban ecosystems.
Through this campaign, CTTE College students demonstrated how youth-led civic engagement can spark meaningful conversations and inspire action.
The Department of Psychology, in collaboration with Prakriti Foundation, conducted a theatre-based mental health awareness programme titled Kutty Kutty Athisayangal on 30th July 2025. This one-day initiative integrated storytelling, theatrical performance, and interactive dialogue to sensitise students to the importance of emotional well-being. The session employed performative narratives to explore psychological themes including self-reflection, emotional distress, and suicide prevention.
The dramatization encouraged students to document their emotional experiences and preferences as a means of cultivating psychological self-awareness. The enactments addressed critical mental health topics such as identifying early signs of suicidal ideation, understanding help-seeking behaviours, and navigating psychological vulnerability with appropriate support mechanisms.
The session fostered a participatory learning environment where students engaged with the themes both cognitively and emotionally. The integration of the arts allowed complex psychological content to be delivered in an accessible and empathetic manner, reinforcing the pedagogical value of experiential methods in mental health education.
Participants demonstrated increased awareness of early indicators of emotional distress, suicide prevention frameworks, and the role of expressive practices in emotional regulation.
