Our History

2015: The Beginning

VSRFCT started with 14 students in classes 1 to 5, with one teacher in a small room.
The tuition center moved to a three-room, 1BHK independent house. Daily healthy snacks were also introduced. The number of students increased to 25, and there were four teachers.
The center improved the quality of its teaching by increasing the number of teachers and volunteers for subjects like English and Computer. They also held a parent-teacher meeting, inviting Central Bank officials to explain about savings and open accounts for all students. The center provided two computers, notebooks, and stationery. An annual day and a sports day were also held.

The center started enrolling kids up to class 8 and divided them into two batches: one for classes 1 to 5 and the second for classes 6 to 8.
A preschool started in the morning from 10 am to 12 pm with one teacher, a 'yamma,' and 10 students.
The number of students reached 45, with five teachers. The center also provided an internet connection to improve teaching quality.

The tuition center moved to its current location in a three-bedroom flat. The student strength increased to 85. They continued to provide daily snacks, like bananas.
The preschool strength grew to 20 students with two teachers.
Students were taken to the Zoo Park for an educational trip.

The preschool student count increased to 25 with two teachers. The center provided teaching materials like charts, computers for rhymes, plastic vegetables, and colors.
The evening classes grew to 100 students for classes 1 through 10.

The center introduced weekly yoga, music, art, and moral story classes.
A program for children who don't attend school was started with four students and one teacher.
Spoken English online classes began, taught by Mrs. Lakshmi from Seattle, U.S., via Skype from 7 pm to 8 pm.
The "Empower Centre for Women" was introduced to teach basic reading and writing skills to women in the mornings, starting with four women.
Students went on an educational trip to the Salarjung Museum.

Senior students went on an educational trip to Rashtrapati Bhavan in Bolaram, Hyderabad.
The tuition center closed its physical location due to COVID-19.
Online classes started with 42 students and four teachers using Google Meet and WhatsApp groups for coordination.
Teachers taught all subjects, conducted dictations, chapter-wise tests, and gave homework and notes. Students dropped off their notes at the center for teachers to pick up and correct.
Students were encouraged to stay motivated by continuing yoga, gardening, cooking, drawing, and essay writing. They posted their activities in their respective groups.
Online strength and quality of work increased by providing study materials, online worksheets, and links through WhatsApp.
The trust also provided mobile data charges for students.

The tuition center reopened for physical classes.
COVID-19 safety precautions were followed, including sanitizing, wearing masks, checking temperatures, and maintaining distance.
Students attending the center were required to have a willingness letter from their parents agreeing to the COVID-19 rules, signed by their parents.

Swachh Bharat Program: Senior students participated in a weekly Swachh Bharat program every Sunday, cleaning plastic waste around VSRFCT and Telecom Nagar roads. They also maintained the tuition surroundings by trimming overgrown tree branches.
ROSHINI Initiative: Focused on the mental health and well-being of our students.
Annual Celebrations: Continued our traditions with the annual Sports Day, Annual Day, Science Fair, and Independence Day celebrations.
Educational Trips: Organized annual trips to provide students with broader exposure.

Academic Support: Special extra classes for 10th-grade students were conducted from January each year. Timings: 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM (online), 5:00 AM - 6:00 AM, and 6:00 AM - 7:00 AM (Hindi & Telugu).
Career Guidance: Post-exams, our staff provided dedicated support for competitive entrance exams (Navodaya, NMMS, Polytechnic, RJC). Professionals from various fields offered guidance to help students choose their career paths.
Specialized Coaching: Appointed separate, dedicated teachers for Yoga and Sports to enhance extracurricular activities.

As we look ahead, VSRFCT plans to expand its reach and introduce new programs to meet the evolving needs of our students.
Our focus remains on empowering the next generation through quality education and strong values.
Stay tuned for more updates on our journey.