Another success story of Iniya Tamil Maalai - 2014

The annual cultural & award ceremony of NSW Federation of Tamil Schools, Iniya Tamil Maalai 2014 was held on 5^th of October 2014 at 5:00pm, Hoskins Auditorium, James Ruse Agricultural High School.

Chief of guest for the occasion was Mr Nadesan(Vanoli mama) and  the following distinguished guests attended the ceremony.

Dr. Geoff Lee, MP for Parramatta represented the Premier.
Hon. Peter Primrose, shadow minister for finance services & water represented the Opposition leader.
Mr. Thiru Thirunanthakumar, Vice President  of NSW Federation of Community Languages

Guest of Honour

Dr Sri Ravindrarajah

Prof AC Kantharajah

Mr M Arjunamani

Mr Bala Baledra

The ceremony was commenced with the lighting of traditional oil lamp by the chief guest, presidents of member schools & the president of NSW Federation of Tamil Schools.

The event was well attended by more than 500 people. Teachers with more than 10, 15 & 20 years of service to Tamil teaching were honoured & also the young teachers who sat for Tamil in HSC examination & joined the Tamil schools as teachers were honoured. More than 200 students from member schools received their certificates who received High distinction & Distinction in Dr Elango Memorial Tamil Proficiency Examination.

One of the highlights of the event was performances from member school students which brought back the memories of ancient tamil histories.

Videos of the event can be viewed by following the below links.

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3