Mythri Day -1

The Beginning of Mythri

There was a sense of anticipation at IASE, Thrissur, as the B.Ed. Batch 2025–27 gathered for the beginning of “Mythri”, the four-day Community Living Camp. What lay ahead was more than a series of scheduled programmes. It was an opportunity to step beyond familiar routines, live together, learn together, and create memories as a community.

The first day began with registration, followed by the inaugural ceremony, which set the tone for the days ahead. Dr. Geetha Kumari V., Camp Coordinator, welcomed the gathering, and Prof. (Dr.) Happy P. V., Principal, IASE Thrissur, delivered the presidential address. The camp was formally inaugurated by Adv. Joy Bastian Chakola, Ward Councillor, Chembukkavu, Thrissur Corporation. His presence and words of encouragement gave the occasion a special warmth, reminding the student teachers that community living is built not merely through living together, but through participation, responsibility, and mutual understanding.

The inaugural session was further marked by the felicitations of Sri. Unnikuttan P., Dr. Styne Joseph, Smt. Jayachandrika A. C., and Sri. Shaji Kattiparambil. Jaithra S., Student Coordinator of the camp, proposed the vote of thanks, bringing the formal beginning of Mythri to a close.

From the formalities of the morning, the day gradually moved into a more practical realm of learning. The Financial Literacy and Financial Planning session by Sri. Subramanian K. R., B.Sc., CAIIB, Corporate Trainer in Banking and Finance, invited students to look at money and financial decisions from a more responsible perspective. Discussions on needs and wants, expenditure, savings, investments, insurance, digital payments, and financial fraud connected everyday choices with long-term financial well-being. The simple principle “Save First, Then Spend” emerged as one of the practical messages of the session.

By afternoon, the atmosphere had changed. The classroom gave way to movement, music, and teamwork as students gathered for flash mob practice. Groups worked on rhythm and coordination, learning to move not only in step with the music but also in step with one another. The practice became another expression of the collective spirit that Mythri sought to cultivate.

As evening approached, the students set out for a round walk around Thekkinkaadu Ground, accompanied by Sreenath U., Assistant Professor of Educational Psychology. The walk soon became more than a stroll. Songs, laughter, cheerful conversations, and shared moments filled the evening, creating a relaxed space where students could interact freely beyond the boundaries of the classroom. In those simple moments, the essence of community living became tangible—friendship developing through conversation, togetherness through shared experiences, and memories being created almost effortlessly.

The evening continued with cultural activities, bringing out another side of the student teachers. Music and stage performances transformed the gathering into a celebration of talent and creativity. Students encouraged one another, shared the stage, and enjoyed the performances, making the evening lively and memorable.

After dinner, the day's energy settled into reflection. During the reflection session, students paused to look back on everything the first day had offered—the formal beginning, the lessons on financial responsibility, the teamwork of flash mob practice, the evening walk, and the cultural moments shared together. Anupama K. S., Guest Lecturer, was present with the students and stayed overnight, adding to the sense of support and companionship that continued beyond the day's scheduled activities.

And so, Day 1 of Mythri came to an end—not simply as the first page of a camp schedule, but as the beginning of a shared experience. From the words spoken at the inaugural ceremony to the songs sung during the evening walk, the day moved naturally between learning, responsibility, friendship, creativity, and reflection. It was a beginning that captured what Mythri was meant to be: learning to live, learn, and grow together.