Schools into Smiles


Story of Vignesh, one of the beneficiaries of the “Schools into Smiles” Painting Contest

Name: Vignesh
Standard: 8th STD
Favorite Subject: Tamil
Ambition: Artist
Family Background: His Father Panner Selvam working as coolie worker. Her mother Suriya is a housewife. He has two elder brothers Mohan and Karthick. .


“Schools into Smiles painting contest” was organized by RI Dist. 3230 Rotary Centenary Charitable Trust and The Cherian Foundation as part of Children’s Day celebration, on November 15, 2008. Vignesh got the opportunity to translate his thoughts and imagination into visuals. He won the first Prize in 2nd category. He has aspiration to win prizes during his school days, at state level competition.


Vignesh's Painting
Educational Background:

He is studying in 8th Standard in Government High School in West Mugappair. His ambition is to become an artist. The topics which he likes to draw and paint are social unity, anti-terrorism, non-violence and peace. He likes to express his thoughts in creative manner.