ANNUAL REPORT 2012-2013
The Chief Guest of the day, Mr.R. Gopalakrishnan Secretary, Kerala Sahithya Academy, Rev. Mother Brigit Muthuplackal, our Manager and Provincial Superior; Rev.Sr. Anice Vechoor S.A.B.S, our Education Councillor and Professor of Newman College, Thodupuzha, Prof.Jessy Antony,Municipal Councillor and well-wisher, Mr. N. Raveendran, P.T.A President, Mrs. Susamma George MPTA President, Rev. Fathers, Sisters, Parents, Ladies and Gentlemen, former Students, dear Staff and beloved Students……..
“Education is the power to think clearly, power to act well in the world’s work and the power to appreciate life. The soul takes nothing with her to the next world, bur her education and her culture.”
It is my duty and privilege to present before you the annual report of this academic year 2012-2013with immense pleasure and pride. This has indeed been a year of innumerable blessings from God enabling us to relish its sweetness daily. We thank God Almighty for showering blessings upon this institution, to flourish as one of the prominent educational institutions in Thodupuzha.
OUR CONGREGATION
There had been a Divine purpose behind him, when Bishop Mar Thomas Kuriallacherry, the venerable, founded our congregation, Sisters of the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. He was an educationalist, who was aware of the need of a proper and secular education for all, particularly women.
He was a man of prayer, who enriched himself by the strength radiated from the Eucharistic Lord .Keeping all these in view we aim at the all-round development of students’ intellectual , moral, spiritual, and aesthetic facets. It’s our concern to mould the pupils “spiritually gifted” while they grow intellectually. Hence everything is done to glorify God and for the betterment of society.
SCHOOL REOPENING
School reopened on 4th June 2012.As a part of inauguration, the lamp was lit and the year was welcomed. And with great pleasure, we celebrated “Pravesanotsavam” in which the buds of Std.1 were welcomed with flowers and sweets.
The 10th class students who got A+ grade in all subjects were congratulated by the PTA President Mr. N. Raveendran. MPTA President Mrs. Mercy Wilson gave them flowers.
On 18th June2012, the classes were commenced for Plus One after a warm welcome to the students.
THE MANAGEMENT, STAFF AND STUDENTS
I am proud of a panel of dedicated staff, including 44 teachers and 5 non- teaching staff whose sole aim is to inculcate secular education and spirituality in young minds. Moreover there are two teachers for Communicative English, to facilitate the language skill of the students.
Since motivation is the prime factor in the teaching-learning process, teachers update their teaching skills, utilizing the workshops and seminars arranged for them. In addition to the regular staff in our school, we have the favor of professionals in the field of music, dance and drama.
We have a total strength of Nine Hundred and Seventy Five (975) students.
The school parliament election was held on July 13th 2012. Master. Kevin Joseph and Kumari. Celeste Benny of Std.10 were elected as Head Boy and Head Girl respectively.
PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATION
The smooth functioning of the school and the all-round development of students mainly depends on the team work of parents and teachers. I proudly admit that our PTA always copes with its aim. On 17th June2012the PTA General Body Meeting was held. Mr. N Raveendran , Mr. Dayas Joseph, Mr. Prince Abraham , Mr. Regi Thomas, Mr. Biju Mathew, Mrs. Susamma George, Mrs. Sandhya Sunil and Mrs. Ambily Bijo are the 8 elected executive members.
Mr.N.Raveendran and Mrs. Susamma George were elected PTA and MPTA President respectively. We are highly satisfied with their co-operation.
A one day awareness class was given to parents. Rev.Dr. Manuel Pichalakkattu, Head of Malayalam department, Newman College Thodupuzha was the Resource Person to enrich our parents.
INFRASTRUCTURE
The school was founded in 1982.Since then we have been trying to give the best material and non- material facilities to the students. We are blessed with well-furnished classrooms, full equipped laboratories, a library with 4300 books, vast playground, computer lab etc.
SSLC AND PLUS TWO RESULTS
Our school is always blessed with academic excellence. The students who appeared for 10th and 12th public exams were blessed with cent percentage pass. 147 students appeared for S.S.L.C examination with 19 students secured ‘A+’ grade in all subjects.
They are…
Aiswarya Anil, Ammu C Joy, Anjali P.S, Aswathy Soman ,Bismi Shukkoor, Christeena Unni, Domina Antony, Juna Joy, Meenu Robert, Meera Mathew, Nirosha K.B, Sreelakshmi R, Abin Antony, Abin Jacob, Abhijith R, Amal Selvi, Anand Mohan , Anand Vijayan, Riyas Musthafa
We could secure 100 percent success in +2 batches, both in Biology and Computer Science. Gandhiji study centre Thodupuzha has awarded, the award of Excellence to our school for achieving 100% result in S.S.L.C. and +2.
I take this moment to congratulate all the students and teachers who worked to raise the name of the school.
CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Both curricular and co-curricular activities are given equal importance. We emphasize on regular assessments, class tests, mid- term and terminal examinations to enable the student’s progress.
We identify their weak spots and if necessary initiate remedial measures. Besides the usual examinations, our students emerged victories in Ashika Handwriting Competition, Asia Scholarship Exam, Gurushishya Examination, LSS, USS Scholarship Examinations, DCL IQ Scholarship Exam and PCM Scholarship Exam. The USS scholarship was won by Karthika N.Santhosh.
In Asika State level Hand Writing Competition, Fathima Naseer of Std. II got 5th prize, and Megha V.S of Std.IV got 2nd prize in Malayalam Handwriting in L.P section and in H.S section Hanna C.V.S of Std. VIII bagged the 2nd prize in English Handwriting.
15 students won Asia Scholarship and 5 students were selected for topper’s competition.
Adith Jyothis of Std. I secured A3 grade with scholarship in PCM Exam
CO- CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
To create a healthy competition and sportsman spirit among the students, they are divided into 4 houses. We conduct various competitions for them. The Display Board Arrangement Competition is a chance to develop their creativity in writing and artistic talents. All the important days of the year are exhibited colourfully on the display board in house- wise.
School level Science, Maths and Social Science exhibitions were conducted on 6th October.
School Youth Festival was held on 7th September 2012.Many students actively took part in various items.
SPORTS AND GAMES
Students have regular coaching in sports and games. Some students get coaching from Sports Club also. The Sub district level sports competition was held at St.Augustine’s H.S, Karimkunnam from 15th to 17th November 2012.There was an active participation by our young sportsmen, who bagged many prizes.
Benson Baby of Std.10 got1st place in Chess and reached 5th in National level.
Christen K. Alex got the 1st prize in Junior Boys Shot-Put in District level and participated in State level Sports meet.
In Junior Boys Kabadi, our School team won the Second prize.
Our school team won 3rd prize in football.
In Sub-Junior Boys 100 mtr. Race, Abdul Shafiq got 2nd prize.
In Junior Shuttle Badminton for girls, Anjana B.Nair of Std.X got selection to the zonal level.
Annual Sports Day held on 16th January 2013.
SCIENCE FAIR
There was a participation of our students in Sub District level Science Fair. Our students won 2nd ‘A’ grade in H.S Science Drama Competition .In H.S level still Model competition Badhusha Aliyar and Vaishakh B. won ‘B’ Grade.
In C.V Raman Essay competition Indu Terese Jos of Std. 10 won 1st prize in Sub District Level and 3rd in District level.
In Sub District and District Level Science Talent Search Examination Indu Terese Jos of Std. 10 won 1st prize. She secured ‘C’ Grade in State level.
SOCIAL SCIENCE AND MATHS FAIR
Our students actively participated in the Sub District and District level Social Science and Maths Fair. Social Science Club’s News Reading Competition in Sub Distict level Praveena K.S of Std 9 got consolation prize. In Sub District Maths Fair Tony Thomas and Benson Baby secured 1st ‘A’ Grade in H.S Group project and in District level they got ‘B’ Grade. In H.S.S Applied Construction Dimble Jose secured 1st ‘A’ grade in Sub District and ‘C’ Grade in District level.
IT FAIR
In Sub District IT Fair, our school team raised the name of our school. In H.S level, Rony Linson of Std.VIII won 1st ‘A’ Grade in Digital Painting and in Multimedia Presentation Sreeram B Pulickal of Std.10 got 1st ‘A’ Grade. Aparna Prabhakaran of Std.10 won 1st place in Web Page Designing .In IT Project Mathews Ignatius of Std. 10 won the 2nd ‘A’ Grade.
Our students secured, overall 1st place in H.S level.
In U.P IT Fair in Malayalam Typing Sreesankar B Pulickal of Std. VII secured 2nd ‘A’ Grade. In Digital Painting, Kailasnath V.S of Std. VII got ‘B’ Grade and in IT Quiz Anjali S. Nair got ‘C’ Grade.
The computer hardware training was held in which 4 students participated in the district level.
WORK EXPERIENCE
In Sub District level Work experience Sreelakshmi P.J of Std. VIII won 1st ‘A’ Grade in Product using waste materials and Shilpa Rajan of Std. VIII won 1st ‘A’ Grade in Fabric Painting.
In L.P section Fabric painting. Athulya Ajith of Std. IV got 1st ‘A’ grade.
In District level work experience Ramsiya Ibrahim of Std. IX got 1st ‘A’ grade in Embroidery. Gino Varkey of Std. VIII won 1st ‘A’ grade in Clay Modeling. Jeese Benny of Std. X got 2nd ‘A’ grade in Umbrella Making and SreelakshmiP.J of Std. VIII got 3rd ‘A’ Grade in Product using waste materials.
In State level Jeese Benny of Std. X got ‘B’ grade in Umbrella Making. Gino Varkey of Std VIII got ‘B’ Grade in Clay Modeling and Ramsiya Ibrahim of Std. IX got ‘B’ Grade in Embroidery
KALOLSAVAM
The Sub district level Kalolsavam was held at St. George H.S.S, Muthalakodam and our students actively participated. We gained 1st overall in H.S section and second overall in L.P and 3rdoverall in U.P section.
DISTRICT KALOLSAVAM
In Idukki Revenue District School Kalolsavam procession our school got the trophy of 3rd prize.
In District School Kalolsavam our school got First ‘A’ grade in six items and Second ‘A’ Grade in ten items in H.S section. Our school could secure 2nd overall in the district level. In U.P section we got 1st ‘A’ Grade in Sanganrutham and Ottamthullal and second ‘A’ Grade in Nadodinrutham and Chithrarachana. In H.S.S section Suchitra S of plus two got 1st ‘A’ Grade in Sanskrit recitation.
STATE LEVEL KALOLSAVAM
State Kalolsavam was held at Malappuram.
Suchithra S of Plus two got ‘A’ Grade in Sanskrit recitation.
Farsana Muhammed of Std 9 got ‘A’ Grade in Arabic recitation
Jishnu Rajesh of Std 8 got ‘A’ Grade in Ottamthullal.
In group items our school team won ‘A’ Grade in Thiruvathirakali and Aramanamuttu.
Anjali N Ajith of Std. IX got’ B’ Grade in Kerala Nadanam and Krishnapriya K.B of Std. 8 got ‘B’ Grade in Gazal Alapanam.
CELEBRATIONS
Independence Day was celebrated on 15thAugust. Our P.T.A President Mr.Raveendran hoisted the flag and addressed the students. Principal Rev. Sr. Monica Paimpilly S.A.B.S gave the message .School leader Master Kevin Joseph felicitated the function.
Onam Celebrations:- We conducted our Onam celebration on 24th August and various competitive items like Malayali Manka, Athappookkalam, Onathappan and Onappattu added color.
Onam Quiz competition conducted by Kairali Samskarika Vedi, Karimannoor Aparna Prabhakaran and Jyothi R of Std. X secured 1st prize with a cash award of Rs. 301/-.
Teachers’ day was celebrated on 5th September. It was a memorable occasion for the students to express respect towards Teachers and also extended their gratitude for shaping their future. Students greeted the teachers with bouquets and message cards which were happily received by the teachers.
We delightfully celebrated Christmas. A crib was displayed in front of the school and we shared our joy by cutting and distributing cakes among staff and students.
JUNIOR RED CROSS
We have an active unit of Junior Red Cross having 50 members. Our students actively rendered their services in the District level Kalolsavam held in our school.20 students attended a camp, conducted at Thodupuzha and 16 students passed C- level exam.
SCOUT AND GUIDE
We have a well-functioning unit of Scout and Guide under the guidance of Sr. Elsy Joseph and Mrs. Suja Reju. There are Scouts and Guides. Akhila Mohan, Anjali Shaji, Amalu Mathew, Alfa Baby, Parvathy K.R, Anjali N. Ajith and Bismi Noushad won the Rajapuraskar award for Guides and Arun Benny, Githin Thankachan, , Harikrishnan T, Roney Johns, Mathews Ignatius, Albin Tomy and Amal K won the Rajapuraskar award for Scouts.
VIDHYARANGAM KALA SAHITHYA VEDI
“A man should hear little music, read a little poetry and see a fine picture every day of his life, in order that worldly cares may not obliterate the sense of the beautiful which God has implanted in the human soul”.
On 27thJuly Mr. Yeldho P.V, Social Science resource person and teacher of Govt. VHSS, Thodupuzha inaugurated Vidhyarangam Kala Sahithya Vedhi and the different clubs of our school.
Vayanavaaram Sub District level competitions under L.P level Athulya Ajith of Std. IV won 1st prize in Chithrarachana and Jismy Joshy of Std. VII won Second prize in Pusthakapaarayanam in U.P level. In District level Vayanavaaram competition held at St. George’s HSS Vazhathope, Athulya Ajith got 1st prize in Chithrarachana and secured books worth Rs.500/- as prize.
SPIRITUAL TRAINING AND LIFE GUIDANCE
Education is the all-round development of students. We are always conscious to give spiritual nourishment to the students. Every first Friday, Holy Mass is offered in our convent chapel and every Thursday morning our 10th class students gather in chapel for prayer service. Our gratitude and prayers to Rev.Fr.Jose Monippillil, Vicar of St.Sebastians Forane Church, Thodupuzha and Asst.Vicar Rev.Fr. Joseph Muttathuvalayil for offering Holy Mass and for their graceful support.
Every year we conduct retreat for our students. This year Rev.Fr. Somy Panamkattu OFM cap. , Fr. Mathew Karippa OFM cap. and their team led the retreat of 3days for Christian students and 2 days value education program for non Christians from 6th to 12th class. Our special thanks and prayers to them.
We also have 10 days rosary every year.
COUNSELLING AND GUIDANCE
For the well-being of our students,a counselling cell is functioning in our school. Rev.Mother Dr.Bertha S.A.B.S is our Councillor and she gives timely support and guidance to our students. Thank you Mother Bertha for your valuable service.
K C S L
A well-functioning unit of K C S L is working here under the able-guidance of Sr.Jyothis and Mrs.Maijo. There was an active participation of our school students in various competitions and programs related.
In Fr. Onereo Scholarship Examination Annie Alex of std. 10 got the third prize and H.S single dance Celeste Benny got 2nd prize. In U.P section Naveen Joseph of Std VII and Dona Benny of Std VI secure 1st prize in General Quiz and K.C.S.L Quiz.
D C L
We have a well-functioning unit of DCL here. Many students participated in various competitions and Scholarship examinations and bagged many prizes. The teacher in charge Mrs. Rani Biju and students attended Souhruda Sangamam conducted at Pratheeksha Bhavan special school. Four students were awarded DCL Scholarship. They are Dibin Siby, Dona Benny, Jismy Joshy and Lakshmi Vinod.
Our school bagged DCL IQ Bright star award of 2012-13.
SOCIAL SERVICE LEAGUE
We are sure that our students will certainly grow up to become responsible citizens. They readily extended their helping hand to the poor and the needy. To nourish this quality they contribute some money as ‘poor fund’ and ‘iShare Project’. ‘iShare” project by Alfa Foundation, Kochi is about cultivating the habit of sharing in children. Share as little as one rupee everyday to ishare fund. It helps to form good habit, support social causes and the needs of our less privileged friends and each child will be a friend in deed. Alfa Foundation generously contributes a matching grant equal to the collection of the students. Thus with help of this program we handed over 11 dining tables with silver frame and granite costing Rs. 42000/- to Divya Rakshaalayam Mylacomp, Mother and Child care Unit. In second contribution of Rs. 41,480 was given to Saviour’s Home at Thodupuzha East. 3rd iShare collection, an amount of Rs. 36000/- has been collected and we plan to donate the amount to a kidney patient.
We also donated Rs.3500/- to help one cancer patient.
OUTSTANDING STUDENTS
Benson Baby of Std. 10 took part in the 54th National School Games conducted at Thanae in Mumbai and won fifth place in National chess competition.
In Kerala State Cycle Polo Championship, Swathy Jose of Std. 10 received the 3rd prize of Bronze medal.
Kevin Joseph of Std. 10 had actively participated in various competitions and bagged many prizes. He got first prize in ‘Vayichu Valaruka’ Quiz competition. First in speech competition on Energy Conservation and cycling conducted at Newman College and he got a bicycle as 1st prize .He is awarded a cash award of 301/-. and ever rolling trophy in the All Kerala Independence Day speech competition conducted by MASS Vazhakulam.
Aparna Prabhakaran of std. 10 secured first prize of Rs. 1500/- in Taluk level reading quiz competition conducted by Taluk Library Council. In District Level reading Quiz competition too she won the third prize of Rs. 1000/-. In Energy Conservation Quiz competition she got a solar lamp as 3rd prize.
In Kerala Balarama Chitrarachana competition, Richu Linson of Std. 5 got 1st prize and trophy.
Geo Varkey of std. 8 won 1st prize in water color painting in the Talent Hunt contest conducted at Bapuji Public School, Vazhithala. He also got 2nd ‘A’ Grade in Pencil Drawing in Taluk Library Council Kalolsavam under H.S level and Dil Krishna of Std. 8 won 1st ‘A’ Grade under U.P level.
Rony Linson “ Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm”. We have a young enthusiast whom the whole school is proud of. Rony Linson’s list of achievements is an endless one which goes as follows. 25th International Peace Poster Contest 2012-13, conducted by Lions Club, Thodupuzha he secured 2nd prize and a cash award of Rs. 2000/- and in the District level contest he is awarded 1st prize and a cash award of Rs. 5000 and trophy. In All Kerala children’s Painting Competition conducted by Disaster Management Authority and YMCA he got 1st prize. He bagged 2nd prize in water color painting under talent Hunt Contest. He got 3rd prize and a cash award of Rs. 500/- in water color painting Competition conducted by Forest and Wildlife department.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
The Idukki District School Kalolsavam was conducted in our school on 1st, 3rd, 4th and 5th of this month.
Social Forestry Range Thodupuzha and Mathrubhoomi Seed Project distributed seedlings to the students. And there was a distribution of vegetable seeds by green friends Club, Vengalloor. We have a vegetable garden in our school maintained by scout and guide.
There was an awareness program with the medium of monkey show by Mr. Vinod Naranath in connection with school sanitation campaign.
Our students participated in the Video Conferencing conducted by IT @ School about communicable diseases. They had an interaction section with the doctor.
International Drug Abuse Day was observed with a pledge by the students. Moreover there was a speech by the school leader and Mr. Ajith Pattar, CE teacher.
Our +2 students were given a career guidance class by facilities from ‘Sharp’ study center.
Carrier Guru aptitude test and classes were given to students and parants of Std. IX to Plus Two.
Both the +1 and +2 students were introduced to easy entrance software by Madhyamam paper.
102 students of our school participated in OISCA International Top Teen Test conducted in school and 10 students were participated in the district level competition.
The students of Std. IX and Plus One were given classes on “Kaumara Arogya Education” by Mrs. Manju N.K, Mrs. Radhamani U, Mrs. Sumi A amd Mr. Jojimon Joseph.
The Keltron group completed the work of Aadhaar card for students and others in our school.
“Mathrubhoomi Madhuram Malayalam” project was inaugurated in our school by Mr. R. Rejeeshkumar, M.D of Woodlands Hotel and Vijaya Sawmill. He sponsored 10 copies of Mathrubhoomi paper also to the school.
Honorable M.L.A P.C George inaugurated the project of Madhyamam Velicham and the M.D of Eephel Residence sponsored the newspaper.
In connection with Geriatric Celebration under Vayomithram at Thodupuzha 18 students presented various programs.
Mr. Chiranjeevi Phanidra B , Scientist Engineer, Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, Trivandrum gave a class and Video Presentation to students of Std. VIII to Plus Two students on the theme “Space for Human Safety and security” in connection with World Space Week 2012.
Four students participated in all India IT contest held at Kalloor in Ernakulam.
Scheduled tribe and Scheduled caste Promotion Department celebrated ‘Samuhya Iykiadhartya Paksham at Municipal town hall in which selected students participated.
STUDY TOUR
Travelling is the best source of knowledge. Every year we are conducting study trip for the students of L P, UP, HS and HSS . Our students visited Munnar, Wayanadu, and Ootty.
OTHERS
In memory of late Sandeep Narendran former student of our school we are conducting a drawing competition for L P, U P and H S every year. We express gratitude to his father, Dr. Narendran who offers cash award of Rs. 1500 in memory of his son.
I express my sincere gratitude to Mr. M. M Ashraf father of late Fasil V.A who has put an endowment of Rs. 5000 for proficiency prize of STD VI in memory of his son.
We express our sincere gratitude to Thekkedathu family for giving Mr. T.T Joseph Thekkedathu Memorial Scholarship of Rs.1002/-(One Thousand and Two) for two most excellent students from the previous SSLC batch.
We express our sincere gratitude to Talent Academy Thodupuzha for sponsoring a cash award of Rs/- 2000 for the +2 top scorers in Biology and Computer Science.
In memory of Mrs. Bindhu Philip our former librarian an Endowment Scholarship is kept for the best library note making from UP and HS.
For the top scorers of catechism and moral science from 10th class, the management has instituted an endowment of RS/- 25000(Twenty Five Thousand).
CONCLUSION
Before I sum up this Annual Report, let me express my special thanks to Rev.Mother Brigit Muthuplackal,our Provincial Superior and Manager, and to Rev.Sr.Anice Vechoor,our Education Councillor.
I thank the teaching and non-teaching staff, who manifests admirable dedication and unity with the management and me.
And my sincere thanks to the students for their co-operation and all our parents, well-wishers and all our benefactors, whose support and favours are the crucial factors which ensure the quality of this institution.
My special thanks to Mr. N. Raveendran, PTA President and PTA Executive for timely help. Let me take this opportunity to express our sincere thanks to Rev.Sr.Infant TreesaS.A.B.S, Principal of Jai Rani Public School and Sr.Annie Nadankandam , Principal of Jai Rani K.G section, for their valuable support and guidance.
I must record my sense of gratitude to our distinguished guest Mr.R. Gopalakrishnan Secretary, Kerala Sahithya Academy for his valuable presence and influencing words.
I extend my sincere thanks to Prof. Jessy Antony, Municipal Councillor and Adv. Joseph John, Municipal Standing Committee Chairman.
I lift up my heart to our Divine Mother Mary, Patroness of the school, for showering abundant blessings on us ever since the starting of this school.
I thank God Almighty for all his guidance and watchful care.
Invoking God’s blessings up on us let me conclude this Annual Report.
Thank You …………………
Place :Thodupuzha Sr.Monica Paimpilly , S.A.B.S
Date : 24/01/2013 PRINCIPAL