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We are on a constant journey of innovation - to bring out the hidden talents, aspirations, thoughts and ideas of each and every Christ Nagarian - may be a poet, a writer, a critic, a philosopher etc.
The simple ideas we are trying to pen on in our own humble style. The big hearts were so many
- who stood with us- who inspired us- who guided us- who gave cherishable memories- who walked hand in hand with us
Before each and every event, every dream of the people who worked hard to make this “Christ Nagar - a dream come true” for the last 20 years with hope and confidence - we bow our heads.
With the blessings of the true shepherd Jesus Christ - we are presenting this piece of our heart.
Ann Mary Jiji - XI ESama Ruksar - XI DKrithika - XI EPooja S - XI DDino Bosco - XI EJoyal Jose Biju - XI DAthul T - XI EShreyas Manu - XI D
th9 February
2018
A flashback of the brain freezing Disaster ( and the resolve to emerge with optimism.
Okhi)
Paintings ofJ R Palackal, Classical Canvas Painter
The cover depicts
What you are is God’s Gift to you, what you became is your gift to God and your Alma Mater.
Let there be no day in your life in which you did no good
The Divine touch that guides,preserves and protects us
St Kuriakose Elias Chavara
OUR FOUNDER“A man in Harmony with God and the World”
Mentors - A no compromise attitude to education
Committed to Lead
Rev. Fr Paul Achandy CMIPrior General
Rev. Fr Sebastian Chamathara CMIProvincial
Rev. Fr Robin Anandakattu CMIManager
Rev. Fr Cyriac Kochupura CMIProvincial Auditor
Rev. Fr Mathews Chackalackal CMIPrincipal
Rev. Fr Chacko Puthukulam CMIFinancial Administrator
Exu
bera
nce
of Exc
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ce
The Pillars of
CNSSS
Mr Alex FernandesAcademic Co-ordinator
Ms Sivakami MVice Principal
Ms Meera KUP Section Head
Ms Maya MLP Section Head
Mr Jose P JohnAdministrative Officer
Mr Rajasekhar AStaff Secretary
Vision with action can change the world
Supporting Forces
Ms Raji R NairEnglish
Mr Rajasekhar AMalayalam
Ms Meera KHindi
Ms Lekha UdayakumarMathematics
Ms Sivakami MPhysics
Ms JalajapriyaChemistry
Ms Priya GovindanBiology
Ms Geetha H NComputer Science
Ms Devi KSocial Science
Ms Jayasree P KumarMusic
Ms Maya MathewPhysical Education
Ms Rani Anil KumarClass 1 & 2 Incharge
Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence wins championships.
Department H
eads
Calibre Crowned
Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day,Teach him to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.
An
ofEPOCHChrist Nagar
s I sit in the Principal’s chair today in the
Abackdrop of the Vicennial Celebration of the
school, I am seized with a nostalgia that takes me to
the time twenty years back when, as Manager of
Christ Nagar School, Kowdiar, I joined the visionary
Fathers Rev Fr Thomas Vempala CMI, Rev Fr E C
John Edamala CMI, the late Rev Fr James
Pattarkalam CMI, Rev Fr George Thevalakara CMI,
Rev Fr Job Edathinatt CMI, Rev Fr Mathew
Thengumpally CMI and Fr Cyriac Kanayil CMI in
helping the efforts of Christ Hall Monastery to
establish a CBSE School in a rural area so that a
high quality education could be provided to the
children in the area just as in city schools.
Twenty years ago, with the blessings of the then
Provincial Rev Fr Dr Thomas Kalam CMI, Christ Hall
purchased 9 acres of land at the top of this beautiful
hillock at Thiruvallam and named it Chavarapuram.
Rev. Fr Thomas Kalam CMI
Rev. Fr Thomas Vempala CMI
Rev. Fr E C JohnEdamala CMI
Rev. Fr James Pattarkalam CMI
Rev. Fr MathewsChackalackal CMI
Rev. Fr GeorgeThevalakara CMI
Rev. Fr JobEdathinatt CMI
Rev. Fr MathewThengumpally CMI
Rev. Fr Cyriac Kanayil CMI
Rev. Fr JoshyCMIThevalakkara
Rev. Fr ThomasCMIChennattussery
Rev. Fr Lal Kanatt CMI
Hope is wishing something would happen,Faith is believing something will happen,Courage is making something happen.
Fr Mathews Chackalackal CMIPrincipal
The vision that
became true
Fr Mathews Chackalackal CMIblessing the new school building
Former Minister Shri Baby Johnlaying the foundation stone
Former Governor of KeralaSukhdev Singh Kang
inaugurating the function
Rev. Fr Thomas Vempala addressing the
students of 1997-98
The community had at that time a definite plan and a clear vision of the
Thiruvallam project. The purpose of the project was to make the
establishment eventually independent of Christ Hall Monastery and hand it
over to the CMI Provincial House when the school becomes economically
viable. A part of the building of the Christ Nagar Public School (CBSE) was
constructed with 24 classes at an approximate construction cost of Rs.80
lakhs. This was only one fourth of the building as per the master plan
prepared by Rev Fr E C John CMI and the building was to be completed
stage by stage as situation demanded.
I quote from the Chronicle of Christ Hall Monastery Page 305. “I would like
to mention that this noble venture has become a reality because of the
cooperation and whole hearted support from the members of Christ Hall
Community and the parents of the students of Christ Nagar School under
the able and dynamic leadership of Fr.Thomas Vempala CMI”.
On this Vicennial year, we recall with much gratitude the young inmates of
Christ Hall Monastery for their heroic efforts and sacrifices for this project.
From then on, Christ Nagar, Thiruvallam became part of history marked by
events and incidents, achievements and accomplishments, records and
recognitions. I had the joy of watching at close range from Kowdiar in later
years the remarkable developments taking place on this hill top school
under the brilliant leadership of a succession of Managers and Principals
ably supported by the staff and the parent community.
The glorious 9 year period of Dr Fr Mathew Thengumpally CMI as Principal
saw a big takeoff of the school in all areas. Academics particularly touched
the orbit of excellence. Rev Fr Mathew Arekalam CMI took the school
through an infrastructural revolution - a Chavara Stadium, a multipurpose
auditorium and a beautiful Junior School to mention only a few. The short 4
month period of Rev Fr Sebastian Attichira CMI witnessed a sudden
second takeoff of the school in academics which still continues.
The fact that I am here today to preside over the yearlong Vicennial
Celebration of the school is only a divine plan. And now, the baton is
passed on into our hands to carry it forward and we need to undertake a
vigorous action programme upholding the lofty ideals of education as
envisaged by our founder St.Kuriakose Elias Chavara. May this garden of
virtues continue to stand as a beacon on this hilltop of Thiruvallam
brightening up the villages around and bringing allround growth of the
people. May God bless us all.
The struggle you are in today is developing the strength you need for tomorrow.
Executive CommitteeExecutive Committee
CHRIST NAGAR EDUCATIONAL CHARITABLE SOCIETYCHRIST NAGAR EDUCATIONAL CHARITABLE SOCIETY
Rev. Fr PhilipMathew CMI
Rev. Fr CyriacKanayil CMI
Rev. Fr CyriacKochupura CMI
Rev. Fr ChackoPuthukulam CMI
Rev. Fr Ninan Thekkumthara CMI
Rev. Fr ThomasCheppila CMI
Rev. Fr MathewsChackalackal CMI
Rev. Fr Joseph Vattaparampil CMI
PTA Committee
PTA Committee
Mr K S Renju LalPTA President Mr Francis Savier Mr G S Nair Mr Krishna Kumar V Mr Hashir A R
Mr Answar Hussain Mr Rajesh J Ms Boby Ms Shamla Shajahan Ms Mahishath R Mr Sanil Kumar M
Mr S P M Sadiq Mr Aneesh S Mr Santhosh S R Mr Santhosh Kumar Ms Subha Sree S Ms Poornima M
OurLuminaries
1999-2002Rev. Fr Thomas Vempala CMI
s1999-2001Manager
s
2002-2003Rev. Fr Dr Mathew Thengumpally CMI
What
you leave
behind when
you live is
what
matters....
C hairman
1998-1999Rev. Fr Mathews
Chackalackal CMI
2001-2002Rev. Fr James
Thayil CMI
Director
2002-2003Rev. Fr Joseph
Palakunnel CMI
2003-2005Rev. Fr James
Pattarkalam CMI
2005-2006Rev Fr Gregory Perumalil CMI
ManagersI
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hron
ologi
cal T
enur
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Some
people
dream of
success,
others stay
awake to
achieve it.
2006-2007Rev. Fr Kurian Chalangady CMI
Bursar 2008-2009
2008-2011Rev. Fr Mathew Thayil CMI
2014-2017Rev. Fr Thomas
Choolaparampil CMI
1998-1999Mr Thomas Mani
1999-2002Mrs Mythili Kesavaswamy
2002-2003Mr Alex Fernandes
2017 onwardsRev. Fr Robin
Anandakattu CMI
2011-2014Rev. Fr Joseph
Ayyamkary CMI
2003-2011Rev. Fr Dr Mathew Thengumpally CMI
Managers
Principals
As you
start to
walk out
on the way
the way
appears...
1999-2000Rev. Fr Joshy
Mayamparampil CMI
2001-2004Rev. Fr Paul Mangad CMI
1998-1999, 2004-2008Rev. Fr Cyriac Kanayil CMI
2010-2011Rev. Fr Shyju Venkida CMI
2013-2014Rev. Fr Justin
Valamparampil CMI
2015-2017Rev. Fr Mathew
Puthenpurackal CMI
2003-2006Rev. Fr Varghese Panakalam CMI
2006-2008Rev. Fr Tomy Chempilparampil CMI
2011-2016Rev. Fr Mathew Arekalam CMI
2016-2017Rev. Fr Sebastian
Attichira CMI
Principals
2017 onwardsRev. Fr Chacko
Puthukulam CMI
Rectors
Bursars
What sculpture is to a block of marble, education is to the human soul.
Memory LaneDown the
Alex FernandesAcademic Co-ordinator
Maya MLP Section Head
Sivakami MVice Principal
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When asked by a responsbile member of the Editorial Board to
pen a few lines on my Christ Nagar experience I agreed without
the slightest hesitation. Later in the evening, I sat down with a
paper and pen with the confidence of a prolific writer. Moments
passed one by one in quick succession. Not a thought or a word
occured to my mind for long. Just a sentence to begin with was
all that I wanted. Slowly frustration began to show itself. It didn’t
take me too long to realize that I was going through a mental
block experience, not a Christ Nagar experience. When you
have an endless number of things before you on display in a
wide ranging variety such as you have in a Shoe mart or in an
optical shop from which you have to choose just one item or
two, the task becomes agonizing and, most often, you end up
choosing none and leave the shop to try elsewhere.
The history of Christ Nagar in the 20 year period is densely
packed with outstanding events and incidents and, to choose a
couple or more from them, is indeed difficult. Except for the
initial 2 to 3 years, I had been an eye witness to the rapid
developments taking place in the school year after year.
Incredible would be the word that would best describe the
developments. It was truly an all comprehensive development
such as in infrastructure, academics, skill development,
character formation, sports and games, internal and external
competitions, student-teacher support programmes, English
language development programmes, recognitions coming to
school at state level, national level and even at international
level not excluding one from a socio religious level such as
Pope John Paul II Best School Award. To be even a small part
of an institution such as this that gets into International lime light
would be the dream of any celebrity crazy individual and, to be
frank, I was not an exception. I loved to be known as a Christ
Nagarian and I never let go an opportunity to project myself
before an audience as an important member of this Christ
Nagar School staff. That gave me the highest pride and I enjoy
it to this day.
Christ Nagar means everything to me. This prestigious and
sacred institution has moulded me to such a level that I feel
complete. It adds a true meaning to my life. A long span of 23
years -- lot of experience, bitter as well as sweet - contact with
thousands of students, parents and well wishers -- I enjoyed
thoroughly!!! I feel proud to work in this institution which provides
an excellent - learning environment to the students. They are
made aware of their values, social commitment, responsibilities
etc. The school provides a platform for the students to
understand the pain of the poor and needy in the society and an
opportunity to help them in the most suitable way taking up
different projects based on charity. Christ Nagar always
recognises people of merit and quality. Students who have
passed out of this school have excelled in different fields such as
Civil Services, Medicine, Engineering, Business, Law, Navy and
so on...... They are my asset !
It also provides a good working atmosphere for the teachers. I am
sure a teacher of CNSSS will be an outstanding one wherever he
/ she goes. I would like to thank, in this context, many people and
priests especially Rev Fr Thomas Vempala CMI, who is
instrumental in giving me the opportunity to step into this great
school. I greatly acknowledge the support and guidance
extended to me by the school management. I pray earnestly to
God Almighty that He shall bless me with sound health and
energy so that I can serve this school for more years. Hail Christ
Nagar!
Memory Lane
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Sudha S Department of Social Science
Jayasree P KumarHead of Music Department
Rajasekhar AHead of Malayalam Department
Ronia GerogeSenior Assistant, Kindergarten
Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.
As I write this, I remember the day when I
joined this school as a teacher for a
period of 19 years. The school has grown
in a remarkable way in all areas since
them. The ambience, the infrastructure
and the facilities in the school have
changed a lot. As I look back I feel proud
to say that I was a part of its growth, and
I am proud to be a Christ Nagarian.
It was like a dream come true for me to have been
appointed as a teacher in Christ Nagar Public School
18 years ago. That is what the present Christ Nagar
Senior Secondary School used to be called at that
time. Since my first day in the school, every next day
was almost like a bright new day to me. My joy of being
in this school with the wonderful kids in my class and
with the highly encouraging and supportive colleagues
kept increasing with every passing day. I do not,
however, mean to say that I was always with out
problems. I did have my ups and downs in my school
life; but I managed them successfully with the love of
my students and the support of my colleagues. It has
been a wonderful journey for me in Christ Nagar in the
last 18 years and now my cup of joy is full.
Hail Christ Nagar !
1998 was a year of both delight and despair for me. Delight in being a part of this great institution, right in its budding stage and despair due to the sudden demise of my elder daughter Smrithi. Depression, distress and overwhelming misery almost egulfed me. But Christ Nagar helped me to overcome those negative emotions. The innocent and expectant faces in front of me filled the void in me and gave me the courage, hope and inspiration to live. Slowly the school became a part of my being - Teaching a passion more than a job. Christ Nagar led me to the eternal, everlasting and unconditional love of Christ. I hope and wish this Alma Matar may be the source of wisdom and knowledge and let many souls be able to attain salvation by lighting their lamps from this sacred fice and all Christ Nagarians be the lights illuminating this dark world surrounded with gloom.
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True leaders don't create followers, they create more leaders.
PTAReview
I still remember my days when my daughter was studying in Christ Nagar senior Secondary School Thiruvallom, Trivandrum during 1999-2008. At that time I was assigned the responsibility of being the secretary and later the president of PTA. It was a wonderful period all through with some initial turbulence and the school was galloping at full throttle to academic and extracurricular excellence. The school Management was very keen to know PTA’s concerns, suggestions and advices inorder to correct the system. The Principal Fr Dr Mathew Thengumpally was leading in all activities of the school so nicely that the days of study of my daughter became wonderful. She was given expert coaching in reading contemporary English literature and this helped her to develop outstanding communication skills which is still helping her to be noticed everywhere. There were lots of opportunities for students to perform both in academics and extracurricular activities. Those good days would have given the school enough momentum on its way to present excellence. I wish the school all the best, thank the teachers and bless the students that they may realize their dreams by hard work and through God Almighty’s blessings.
Dr Manoj Raama Varma MS, PhD, FIESenior Principal Scientist
Materials Science and Technology, CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science & Technology, Trivandrum
Christ Nagar Senior Secondary School, Thiruvallom has made a mark in creative schooling and moulding of personalities, by laying a moral and disciplined foundation for the education of our children, the future flag bearers of our great nation, India. I have been associated with the school as PTA president or secretary for almost a decade. I learnt that students love to come to the school. The inspiration given to children for nurturing their cultural flames and scientific dreams is extraordinary. It was indeed a pleasure to see the school coming up in good shape year after year in infrastructure, students’ training, communication skills, scientific temper build up, cultural and soft skill development, sports, and social interaction as well as in moral upbringing which is of utmost importance off-late. I congratulate the Principal, teachers, office staff, the bus crew, ayas and all those who are associated with the school for their commitment and wish
ththem all the best on its 20 anniversary.
Dr. V. S. PrasadAssociate Professor, AcSIRCSIR- NIIST, Thiruvananthapuram
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It doesn’t matter what others are doingIt matters what you are doing.
Adv. Jayakrishnan NairPochalloor, Trivandrum
It has always been nostalgic and heartwarming
whenever I think of my old Alma Matter CNEHS, Kowdiar and
my teachers from where I completed schooling in 1988. Over
and above that, it was with great pride and pleasure that I
associated with CNSSS, Thiruvallom as its PTA President. The
joyous moments and memories keep floating in, when I
remember my school. On this wonderful occasion, I wish our
school, teachers, staff and students the very best of everything.
Hail Christ Nagar!
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It gives me great joy to know that Christ Nagar Senior Secondary
School, Thiruvallam is going to publish a souvenir on the joyous
occasion of completing 20 successful years in its journey.
I am very much proud of this school, especially for the very reason
that from the very inception the institution upheld the lofty ideals of
education and maintained itself as an excellent center of learning. I
also proudly acknowledge that the school PTA had always played a
vital role by giving full cooperation to the management, the CMI
fathers.
As PTA President for the last seven years, I witnessed a fantastic and
incredible growth of the school almost to the level of international
standards. The school excelled both in accademic and co-curricular
activities over these years and thus it has become one among the most
sought after schools in kerala.
I wish the school the very best in its journey ahead. Hail Christ Nagar!
K.S.Renju LalPTA President
Dr. Sreevas SahasranamamLecturer, Strathclyde Business School, Glasgow, UK
Sree VisakhAssistant Commissioner, Income Tax, Nagpur
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Hey guys! wassup!?
I’ve lots of great memories attached to Christ Nagar Senior Secondary School. You could call me a long term thstudent of CNS as I joined in 4 std. and completed my schooling there. It took loads of perseverance to stick
to one place. It helped me mould myself into the person I am now; both in a good way and a bad way. It taught
me the true meaning of education which, to some, may be just studying within the 4 walls of the classroom. No, not at all. It
taught me to be a better person with both sympathy and empathy. It taught me what life truly is! CNSSS prepared me to face the
worst and I’m quite thankful to CNSSS for the reason that it made me strong, I owe to Christ Nagar teachers most of what I am
now. My life in Christ Nagar will remain forever my most cherished memory. CNSSS gave me all sorts of opportunities to bring
out the best in me, to showcase my talents. I even got to be a French teacher for almost 2 weeks which was sight before my
12th board results were out. Fortunately or unfortunately, I had to call it quits as I had to pursue my dream of becoming a doctor.
And here I am, anxious! as to where life will take me next. But one thing is for sure; Everytime I walk into that school, it has that
magic that brings in all the joys and warmth of one big family. Hope you all feel the same way.
Dr. Kiran Soni A SS K Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram
Be humble, Be kind & never ever give up hope
The moment I hear any reference to CNSSS, it brings back vivid happy memories even today. I joined the thschool in my 4 standard when the school was only into its second year at the Thiruvallam campus. I still
remember that there was just one block of building with limited student strength. From then, in the 8 years I
spent since, I witnessed massive development in both infrastructure and academic prowess. A lot of credit for
this goes to the visionary leadership of Fr. Dr. Mathew Thengumpally carried out in a signature style aided by a
capable team of teachers. The formative years that I spent at CNSSS laid a very strong foundation for my overall development.
On the academic front, I was able to excel in both science (B.Tech from College of Engineering Trivandrum) and social science
(PhD in Management from Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kozhikode). The mandatory English speaking in school
developed excellent communication skills (both oral and written) holding me in very good stead professionally. Even today, I
rely on the network of friends that I have from school for professional support. However, more than the academic and
professional benefits, I value the personality development through the implicit inculcation of value system and discipline. I will
always be grateful to my Alma Mater for the path that was paved out for my future.
Christ Nagar has always been my first family. It is the place where I did my entire school theducation, 10 years at Kowdiar and 2 years at Thiruvallom. Our’s was the 10 batch that
passed out of the school in 2008. The school has been instrumental in moulding me into what thI am today. On this occasion when the school has reached its 20 anniversary, I’m so happy
and proud to say that I’m always a Christ nagarian.
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Success is not final, failure is not fatal,it’s the courage to continue that counts...
Vinitha P KWorking in Canara Bank
Who would think that a girl who studied 12 years in one school and just 2 years in Christ Nagar would say she is a Christ Nagar product? That is me. I knew much about the school even before I joined it. I still remember the
thday I came here for admission interview after my 10 result especialy the warm welcome from Rev Fr Dr Mathew Thengumpally CMI. It was with so many mixed feelings that I came to the school on the first day. The two years in CNSSS taught me many things beyond academics. It gave me the confidence to face any situation in life, to handle any kind of pressure with equanimity, to take up leadership roles when situation
demanded. All the events right from science fair to Annual day are still fresh in my mind. Coming to the teachers - the best part of Christ Nagar - all of them were so sweet and caring. They all were the epitome of knowledge and patience. Without them, I wouldn’t have reached where I am now. The stories of two years cannot be limited to a few words. There is much more than this, the school bus journeys and fun with friends are life time memories to cherish. I can honestly say that I would have gained a lot more if I had the fortune to join Christ Nagar in Class I.
Sreelekshmi SreekumarWorking Abroad
It all started from a small classroom in 1999 - my long journey from KINDERGARTEN to standard 12 in Christ Nagar filled with laughter, friendships, jealousy and sadness etc. etc. If I get a chance to go into flash back like movies, there is no doubt that I will enjoy my school life once again with my school friends. It’s been almost 6 years since I left the safe confines of my school to enter this competitive world where everyone is in a hurry. More than the peer pressure it was the sudden change from a place where school teachers went to great extent to make sure that we were comfortable in our own space. In 1999, when I came to Christ Nagar for the
first time as a 4 year old kid wearing a pinafore it was a big white building on both the sides with lots of decorations to welcome their kindergarten babies, infact the very first batch of Christ Nagar. So in short we 1999 batch and Christ Nagar started our journey together. From there I started my journey through rough sea of letters, words and numbers. My biggest happiness in Christ Nagar was the youth festival, where I could bunk classes and go for practices. The garden was the biggest attraction during those times where we used to spend a lot of free time having fun with my 4 friends since childhood. I really miss all those silly fights, punishments, monthly tests and free periods. My account of the school days would be incomplete without a mention of my most favourite Principal, Headmaster and my lovely Teachers; I can never forget them. Years passed by & Christ Nagar is now one among the biggest campuses in Trivandrum and a top rated institution. I feel extremely proud. Hail Christ Nagar !
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I joined the school in my standard 1 in 1997 at Kowdiar campus and shifted to Thiruvallam campus in 1998 in standard 2. There was only one block at the right of entrance with limited student strength. Within an incredibly short period it grew phenominally in academics, infrastructure and in other areas and soon emerged as one of the most preferred CBSE schools in Trivandrum. Fr. Dr. Mathew Thengumpally, the then Principal was mainly the man behind this achievement. I learned from Christ Nagar a lot of values needed for living a successful life. It moulded my character, taught me to face challenges in life, to put the best efforts in any work entrusted to me, to accept corrections whenever required and even to accept failures with equanimity. In my present position as Scientific Officer in the department of Atomic Energy, the values Christ Nagar imbibed in me stand me good stead and I am forever greateful to my Alma Mater. I wish Christ Nagar much greater heights as a centre of education.
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Likha RajanMedical Student
12 best years of my life were spent on these serene premises. In those wonder years, I grew up from the child
to a confident young person through the guidance of my mentors Fr Mathew Thengumpally CMI, Fr Mathew
Arekalam CMI and friends with whom I have forged a lifelong bond. This is where I first gained knowledge,
discovered the ways of world and the enchanting experience of art. I am eternally greateful for the
opportunities, I received here for developing a talent, which I never knew I had, with the guidance and support
of my gurus. One of the best moments in my life so far, is the day I was invited to be, the chief guest of the Kids Day of the very
school where I studied. To be on the stage facing my younger mates and addressing them was an exhilarating experience.
Christ Nagar for me is the home and all staff and students are my extended family. I feel delighted to be a part of the exclusive
band of alumni. On this occasion, I convey my warmest greetings and the most sincere wishes to one and all.
Oh! Glorious Christ Nagar.......‘Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.’ These famous words by Nelson
Mandela aptly highlights the importance of education - a journey filled with hardships, knowledge and
realization. And the first step to that long journey starts at school. I guess I was pretty lucky to read at a school,
widely considered one of the best in Kerala, one which gave me ample opportunities to showcase my latent
talents. I joined the Christ Nagar Senior Secondary School in grade 11, and even though I got to spend only 2 years at this
beautiful school, those 2 years were the most cherished ones of my school life. Whenever I speak of my school, the first thing
that comes to my mind are my teachers. That a teacher should be like a candle lighting the way for others while burning itself
out, was exemplified in them. Other than imparting knowledge, they helped us to become noble personalities. I shall forever
remain grateful to my teachers and bear testimony to the ideals upheld by this great institution. Let me conclude that what I am
now I owe most of it to my teachers in Christ Nagar School and because of this, I feel the presence of the eternal Teacher Jesus
Christ in the hundreds of patients who throng the portals of my college. Hail Glorious Christ Nagar !
Bala Narayan UnnikrishnanMedical Student
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Nine years ago, I came to this Alma Mater and at that time, I did not realize that this place would
become a paradise on earth for me for the next five years. I got a family of teachers and students who
always wanted to bring out the best in me and showered boundless affection on me. Christ Nagar
instilled the confidence in me that it is indeed possible to manage academics and co-curricular
activities hand in hand. The smile on the face of a kindergarten student while greeting me on
Students’ Day and the trust in the eyes of the Principal, when I was made the school leader in 2012 shall always be
remembered. Wherever I go, whenever I feel low, I remind myself that I shall not let my school down and that there are
many people praying for my success and happiness. I cannot thank this place enough for carving out the person I am
today! Hearty congratulations to our family for completing 20 years. Hail Christ Nagar!
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If you want to be more powerful in life,Educate yourself
MemorableMomentsRev. Fr Dr Mathew Thengumpally CMI
receives National Award for Computer Literacy Excellence from the former President
thof India, Dr A P J Abdul Kalam on 8 December 2005.
Computer Literacy Excellence State Award from the former President of India, Dr A P J Abdul Kalam.
Rev. Fr Mathew Arekalam CMI receives nd the ISO Award on 2 January 2012
Rev. Fr Mathew Arekalam CMI receives the prestigious Pope John Paul II Best
School Award from former Hon’ble Chief Minister, Shri. Oommen Chandy in
appreciation and recognition of remarkable and exemplary
contributions in the field of school education.
Rev. Fr Mathews Chackalackal CMI, Principal receives Cambridge English Language Assessment award from Mr T K Arunachalam for the school being the best Cambridge English Learning preparation Centre.
There is no elevator for success, you have to take the stairs.
2004 - 2005
2011-2012
2015-2016
2017-2018
MemorableMoments
Happiness does not depend on what happens outside of you, but on what happens inside of you.
Vicennial Celebration
Rev. Fr Sebastian Chamathara CMI, Provincial drapes
Rev. Fr Thomas Vempala with a shawl.
Former Governor of Kerala, R L Bhatia inaugurates the decennial celebration.
Inauguration of the main school buildingin the year 1998 done by former
Governor of Kerala, Sukhdev Sing Kang.
th On 11 October 2007, Std. XI students meet our former President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam.
1998 - 1999
2017-2018
2007-2008
Voice of Gratitude
Rev. Fr Thomas Vempala CMI, the founder of the school graced the occasion by lighting the
lamp of 20 years in the presence of Rev. Fr Provincial and other dignitaries associated with the history of the school.
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Distinguished Chief Guest of the day Mr Paul Antony IAS, Chief Secretary,
Government of Kerala, our Respected President of the function Rev Fr Robin
Ananthakattu CMI, our Respected Guests of Honour Rev Fr Mathew
Arekalam CMI, Rev Fr Varghese Panakalam CMI, our Provincial Auditor Rev
Fr Cyriac Kochupura CMI, our Financial Administrator Rev Fr Chacko
Puthukulam CMI, Mrs Beena Paul Antony, PTA President Mr K S Renjulal,
Shri Murali, Unit Manager, Mathrubhoomi, Dr T Sagar, Superintendent,
Mental Hospital, all our invited guest Rev Fathers, Sisters and all our dear
members of Christ Nagar family.
It gives me immense pleasure to place before you the Annual Report of the
activities and achievements, events and incidents of the academic year
2017-2018 and many other areas which left an impact on the all round
formation of our students during the academic year 2017-2018.
The school started in the year 1998 has completed 2 decades of dedicated
service to the student community at Thiruvallam and around. The entire
Christ Nagar family is, therefore, in a celebrative mood and filled with an
immeausurable degree of gratitude to the Almighty for the countless
blessings He has showered on the school althrough the 20 year period.
As this Annual Day falls during the Vicennial celebration, I recall with much
gratitude that it was the far sighted vision and the optimism of the community
of CMI Fathers at Christ Hall headed by its Prior Fr Mathews Chackalackal
CMI with Rev Fr Thomas Vempala CMI the then Principal of Christ Nagar
English School with the financial support of the parents of Christ Nagar
School, Kowdiar that helped this hilltop school at Thiruvallam to become a
reality. It was the engineering vision of Rev Fr E C John CMI, an IIT Rank
holder that helped the foundation and infrastructural development of the
school within a short time.
The journey we started in 1998 with all the hurdles on the way has now
reached a stage when we are able to provide quality education to nearly 5000
students helped by 183 teachers and 83 members of the non-teaching staff
supported by an infrastructure comparable with any other school in the state.
I recal l wi th grat i tude the
valuable role played by our
Respected former Managers and
Principals from time to time in
shaping the destiny of the school
during the 20 year period.
As you all know it was after Rev
Fr Sebastian Attichira CMI that I
took over as Principal this year. I
am indeed grateful for the unfailing support and guidance I received and
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continue to receive from my Provincial Rev Fr Sebastian
Chamathra CMI. I am grateful to my Manager Rev Fr Robin
Ananthakattu CMI for the enormous confidence he has
reposed in me. The presence of Rev Fr Cyriac Kochupura
CMI, our Provincial Auditor and that of Rev Fr Chacko
Puthukulam, our Financial Administrator has taken the
burden of daily administration in their hands and it has
made me comparatively at ease.
I take this as a great privilege to the school to have our
Chief Secretary today as our Chief Guest at this celebration. We feel
privileged that Antony Sir maintains a close relationship with the CMI family
and we pray that his office continues to remain an instrument of help, support
and solace to the citizens.
Christ Nagar family as a whole is filled with an immeasurable degree of
gratitude to the Almighty for the countless blessings He has showered on this
school during this academic year. The school is presently in a celebrative
mood having completed 2 decades of glorious history dotted with Mirabilia
and Memorabilia – a series of unforgettably marvelous happenings. I would
like to call to mind the names of our illustrious Managers and Principals who
shaped the destiny of this school during the 20 year period, starting with our
beloved Rev. Fr Thomas Vempala, Mrs Mythili Kesavaswamy, Rev. Fr
Mathew Thayil, Rev Fr Mathew Thengumpally, Rev. Fr Kurian Chalangady,
Rev. Fr Joseph Ayyamkary, Rev. Fr Mathew Arekalam, Rev. Fr Sebastian
Attichira and, at present, the school rests in the hands of the young, energetic
and resourceful, Manager Rev. Fr Robin Ananthakattu CMI whom I have the
privilege to help in my capacity as the Principal. By the grace of God, we also
have in the school Rev. Fr Cyriac Kochupura CMI, the Provincial Auditor, and
Rev. Fr Chacko Puthukulam CMI, our Bursar to guide us on the right path.
As this Annual Day falls during the Vicennial celebration of the school I consider it
my duty to inform you that it was the far-sighted vision and the optimism of the
community of Fathers at Christ Hall 20 years ago that this hilltop school at
Thiruvallam became a reality. The community was unanimous in their belief that a
CBSE school, if set up at a place like Thiruvallam would turn out to be a boon to
the large student population in and around the area who wanted to study through
the central syllabus. A team of Fathers under the leadership of Rev Fr Thomas
Vempala, the then Principal of Christ Nagar English Medium School, Kowdiar
and helped by Fr E C John, our Engineer and Fr Mathews Chackalackal, that is
myself, the then Manager of
Christ Nagar Group of School
at Kowdiar undertook a
search for a suitable site for
the school. The search finally
zeroed down on this hilltop at
Thiruval lam which had
nothing at that time to offer
except bare rocks, thickets of
wild bushes coconut trees
here and there, winding narrow foot paths, uphills and down hills, with no trace of
drinking water or electricity etc. could be turned into a great center of learning. It is
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difficult even to imagine that the same hilltop is now a centre of learning with
nearly 5000 students, 183 teachers and 83 members in the non-teaching staff
and also a state of the art infra-structure, comparable with any other in the state.
We have no words to express adequately our gratitude to this man of God gifted
with a vision par excellence. It is in this context that we observed a ‘Vicennial year
of gratitude’ to Jesus Christ, then to St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara the founder of
the CMI congregation and lastly to all those individuals who had a role in the
foundation and steady growth of this Christ Nagar Senior Secondary School. May
God bless him with many years of happy and healthy life.
I am indeed happy to mention that the school has always been marching ahead
on the path shown by St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara nearly a century and half ago,
zealously engaged in the right formation of the children entrusted to our care,
taking inspiration from the immortal words of the Saint “a¡ Ä, kÀtÆizc³ X¼pcm³ kq£ n¸m\mbn«p
\n§ fpsS I¿n Fev]n¨ncn¡ p¶ Hcp \nt£ ]amIp¶p.”
“Children are a treasure entrusted to you by God to take care of “
It is a happy coincidence that the year 2018 - the Vicennial anniversary of our thschool is also the 150 anniversary of the issue of St Chavara’s famous
Testament of a Loving Father “Oru Nalla Appante Chavarul” which contains
valuable practical directions to families for leading a God fearing and socially
commendable life. Taking cognizance of this fact we have arranged a symposium thin the school on the Testament on Sunday 11 February involving the participation
of the people closely associated with this school and with the CMI congregation.
Dr Babu Paul IAS and Shri. John Paul, Eminent Writer will be the resource
persons.
As a true CMI institution, our students are being groomed according to the vision
of St Kuriakose Elias Chavara, who advocated an all round development of the
students. All our educational
programmes are directed towards
this end. However, we have
placed our priority on Academics.
All our Teaching and Learning
Programmes are regular ly
monitored through a strict
supervisory system and through
periodical assessments of their
performance. Support programme
are frequently arranged both for students and teachers separately using
resource people from outside. Although academic is our priority we do not
underemphasize physical, social and spiritual development. We have recently
started a Sports Academy and have started training students professionally in
popular games. We have joined hands with the NANMA programme of
Mathrubhumi and VKC group and help students to involve themselves in social
commitment activities. Students also receive spiritual guidance and character
enrichment talksby resource persons.
It was indeed a shot in the arm for me that Rev Fr Cyriac Kochupura CMI and Rev
Fr Chacko Puthukulam CMI joined the school during the academic year. Their
great knowledge, rich experience and expertise in administration is a great boon
to our School and a source of guidance to me. We thank God for their presence
with us in the school.
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The academic year 2017-2018 commenced with than inaugural function held on 7 June. Rev Fr
Sebastin Chamathara CMI, Provincial, St.Joseph’s Province lit the lamp and
inaugurated the new year. Manager Rev Fr Robin Ananthakattu CMI dedicated
the academic year to Jesus Christ. Principal Fr Mathews Chackalackal CMI
hoisted the flag. The CBSE toppers of Class X and Class XII received trophies
and certificates from the Provincial. The Principal inaugurated the LP section on th13 June.
Our Class X and Class XII registered outstanding
results in the All India CBSE Examination held in
March 2017. Of the 262 students who appeared in Class X 109 students secured
A1 and 150 secured distinction. In Class XII out of the 140 students who sat for
the examination 98 students secured distinction and 40 students secured First
class and 2 secured Second
class. In Biology Stream,
Samreen Fathima secured
97.4%, Rita E Baben 96.2%
and Keerthana R 95.4%. In
Computer Stream, M Lakshmi
Gouri secured 96.4%, Varsha
S K 95.4% and Amal Sebastian
91.6%. In the Commerce Stream, Shreya P Nair secured 95.2%, Geethu S Das
94.2% and Abhinav Sreekumar 88.8%. Our hearty congratulations to them all. In
the examinations held during the academic year Proficiency awards were
presented to outstanding students in various classes.
It came as a shot in the arm for
the school when Rev Fr Cyriac
Kochupura CMI, Former
Principal of K E Carmel Engineering College, Alappey and
Rev Fr Chacho Puthukulam CMI, the Principal of K E
Carmel School, Kuchapuram joined the school during the
early period of the academic year. There great knowledge,
administrative ability and experience have come as a boom
to our school. We are greatly blessed to have their presence with us in the school.
Class I — Krishna R (1 G), Nayomi Sajna
Lloyd (1 D), Navaneeth P S (1 E) Class II —
Adwaitha Amit Pataskar (2 F), Ishita Bibin (2
B) Class III — Angelin Rose Saju (3 J), Class IV — Sreya Krishnakumar S (4 G),
Class V — Nasneen Sameer (5 D), Class VI — Ananya Reji (6 B) Class VII —
Gouri K (7 H), Class VIII — Navya P K (8 C), Namitha S (8 C), Class IX — Shreya
Ajith (9 G), Class X — Anusree B (10 C) Class XI — Science Stream — Anagha P
Santhosh (11 D) Commerce Stream — Ann Mary Jiji (11 E) Awards were also
presented for outstanding performance in the following areas such as: Best
Outgoing Student - Gouri P (XII A) Best NCC Cadet (Capt. Jerry Premraj award) -
CSM Sivani L. R (9 G) Best Sports Person - Karthik Ram (7 C) Best Volunteers -
Haridas S S (9 E) and Athul M S (9 B).
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A glorious start to theAcademic Year 2017-18
Year EndingExamination Results
Proficiency Awards of theAcademic Year 2017-18
The schools gets a shot in the arm
In order to ensure closer interaction among parents,
teachers and students, arrangement is made in the
school for Parents to meet the rdteachers individually on every 3
Saturday with the concerned
students. In addition to such Open
house sessions the Principal also
has been conducting Counselling
sessions individually for the
students of the senior classes as
well as to their parents in order to
evaluate the academic achievement
of each student and provide necessary guidance and motivation.
The school arranged Orientation programmes
separately for students and teachers at regular
intervals. Our Teachers went through an
Orientation Session conducted by Mr Vipin V Roldant, Chief Consultant
Psychologist and Performance Coach on ‘Application of Positive Psychology’ in
class rooms.
thStudents of Class XI and Class XII had a Legal Awareness Class on 20 July
2017. Advocate Vishnu Nair, Kerala High Court, was the Resource person.
Ms Geetha Kumari, Kerala State President of the Consumer Rights Organisation, th conducted an Awareness Class on 4 August for our students and sensitized
them on the need to be aware of citizens rights to consumer protection and be
vigilant against denial of such rights to the students.
th Students of Class XII had an Orientation Session on 17 May with Mr C R
Thomas, General Manager, Rocket Propellant Plant, VSSC on subjects like Life
Skills, Personality Development and Career opportunities.
th Our Teachers had a guidance and a counselling session on 7 October. Shri Sunil
Kuruvila of Insight Mission was the resource person. Teachers had a highly
enriching experience.
Students of Class VIII had an orientation on th Cyber age on 17 October. Prof. Cicily
Thomson dealt with problems faced by the
youth of the present generation and how to
deal with them.
Students of Class XI and Class XII had a th Career Guidance Session on 8 December.
Renowned Career Guru Dr B S Warrier
guided the students through a series of
courses and careers that await them in
various streams of studies.
Open House andCounselling Sessions
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The Scholar Gypsy had a hectic time organizing
various literary activities during the year which
included a Declamation for Class 12, Debate for Class 11, Poster competition for
Classes 9 & 10, Inter house literary quiz for Classes 6, 7 & 8, Sentence building
using homophones for Class 5, Reading, Calligraphy and Word building for
Classes 1 to 4, Globe Theatre for Classes 9 & 12, Shakespearan hologram for
Class 10, Dicken’s Corner for Class 8, Seminar on English Vocabulary and Basic
grammer with Ms Sheena Elizabeth
Varghese as resource person.
Our Music Club
o r g a n i z e d a
music concert presented by the famed ndSPIC MACAY on 22 August. The
renowned Maestro Mr Shasank
Subramaniam enthralled the students
with an hour long f lute recital
accompanied by other artists. It was an enjoyable experience to the students.
A Cyber Safety Cell has started functioning in the school th from 24 July. Mr Pradeep, a Cyber Division Investigation
Officer conducted an awareness class for the students on Cyber Crimes.
The school joined hands with the Seed Programme
taken up by Mathrubhoomi. Dr Thomas Biju Mathew,
Associate Director, Regional Agricultural College,
Vellayani inaugurated the programme in the school by
planting vegetable saplings. The school now has a
vegetable garden of its own and has already
harvested a few crops.
Kaiyoppu holds
regular meetings
of the club
and chalks
out the activities for each month.
Debates, Recitations, Elecutions, Skit
Presentations etc. are organized once in
a month. The club is now in the final
stage of starting Club FM and CN TV.
ndWe celebrated Christmas - Natale 2017 on 22
December. Lokyauktha Justice Pius C Kuriakose
was the Chief Guest. The occasion was specially graced by the presence of Rev
Fr Dr Mathew Thengumpally CMI, the former Principal of this school. Students
English Club -The Scholar Gypsy
Music Concert
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Seed Programme
Malayalam Club - Kaiyoppu
CELEBRATIONS
X’mas Day Celebration
and teachers turned the stage into a
second Bethlehem with befitting
nativity scenes with a strong choir of
Angels singing ‘Hosana in the
Highest’. The kids in the Junior School stcelebrated their Christmas on 21
December in a family atmosphere with
our former Principal Rev Fr Sebastian
Attichira CMI joining them in the
celebration as the Chief Guest. The kids created on the stage a Christmas
atmosphere which closely resembled the original Christmas. In the midst of all
the joy of Christmas that was there, we did not forget to pray for the unfortunate
families who lost their kith and kin or their homes in the Okhi disaster.
Our Children’s Day – Mystique 2017 was thheld on 11 November. Smt Shailaja
Teacher, Minister of Health, inaugurated the celebration
with lots of useful tips to students, teachers and parents.
It was followed by an exciting cultural extravaganza
focused on the theme ‘Save our Earth’. A contingent of
600 students from classes 1 to 5, presented a visual treat
to their parents.
The school conducted the Youth th stFestival on 30 June and 1 July.
Shri. Kochu Preman, Cine Artist, inaugurated the event thon 30 June. As many as 1300 students affiliated to the
four Houses participated in the various events. The Diamond House emerged
Overall Champion followed in order by the Emerald, the Sapphire and the Ruby.
We celebrated the International Yoga
Day with a series of Yoga exercises
demonstrated by the school NCC
cadets under the guidance of ANO
Ms. Jiji S. Ms Anupama Santhosh,
Preceptor, Heartfulness Institute,
Trivandrum, guided the cadets through a meditation session.
The school celebrated the th70 National Independence
Day with the rendering of patriotic poems and songs.
The Principal hoisted the National Flag and received the
NCC salute. Cadet Jyothilekshmi administered the
pledge in the national language. The Head Girl Miss
Trinita Divina shared with the audience some glimpses
of Indian freedom struggle. The celebration ended with
an Independence Day message from the Principal.
Christ Nagar family
gathered in the Chavara th th Stadium on 11 November to usher in the 20 glorious
year of the foundation of the school. The presence of the founder of the school
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International Yoga Day
Independence Day
Vicennial Celebration
Rev Fr Thomas Vempala CMI was the
main attraction of the event. Rev Fr
Sebast ian Chamathara CMI ,
Provincial, St.Joseph’s Province
presided over the celebration.
Present also were the Manager
Rev Fr Robin Ananthakattu CMI,
Provincial Auditor
Rev Fr Cyriac Kochupura CMI, Financial Administrator Rev Fr
Chacko Puthukulam CMI, Managers and Principals of Christ
Nagar Institutions as well as staff members and other
individuals associated with the foundation of the school.
The school held a two day Onam thcelebration on 30 and 31 August
thShri O Rajagopal MLA inaugurated the celebration on 30
morning.
The school held the ‘Grand Parents’ Day’ as a part of
the Onam celebration. The Chief Guest Shri O
Rajagopal MLA felicitated the grand parents and commended the role played by
them in the education and right upbringing of their grand children. The School
Manager Rev Fr Robin Ananthakattu CMI distributed the Onam kits to the poor
families invited to the celebration.
We conducted a Science
Cum Language fest th thEXOTICA 2017 on 24 and 25 November. Several institutions and organizations
at the govt. level and semi govt. level such as Rajiv Gandhi Centre for
Biotechnology, VSSC, Kerala Archives, Govt. Polytechnic, Traffic Department,
Excise, NCC, Fire and Safety, Yoga Meditation etc. joined hand with the school to
make it a mega event. Shri A Jayakumar, Secretary General, Vigyan Bharati, thinaugurated the Fest on 24 morning, Rev Fr Robin Ananthakattu CMI presided
over the function. Mr T K Arunachalam presented the Cambridge English Award
to the school for it being one of the Best
50 Cambridge English Preparation
Centres in South Asia. Udaya Samudra
CEO, Shri Raja Gopal Iyer launched the
‘Pen with a Seed’ program. The
exhibition on the second day was
inaugurated by Dr M Radhakrishna
Pillai, Regional Director, Rajiv Gandhi
Centre for Biotechnology.
Our NCC unit joined the thworld community on 5
June to celebrate the World Environmental Day.
The Principal planted saplings of some rare
species of plants that are found only in Kerala.
Provincial Auditor Rev Fr Cyriac Kochupura CMI
and several teachers and student leaders also
joined the act.
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Grand Parents Day
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Exotica 2017 - Science cum Language Fest
Environmental Day
The school has become a part
of NANMA – a project initiated
by Mathrubhoomi and VKC group with a social orientation which is very much in
tune with the vision and ideologies of our founder St Kuriakose Elias Chavara.
Through this project our students
engaged themselves in rendering
relief to individuals, families and
institutions which are in dire need of
help. NANMA was inaugurated in the thschool on 26
July by Mr C P
John, former
member of
Kerala Planning Board. Present on the occasion were
Mr G Sekharan Nair, Mathrubhoomi Correspondent,
Ward Councillors Mr Sathyan and Ms Krishnaveni,
NANMA Districtor Ms Kavitha, Manager Rev Fr Robin
Ananthakattu CMI, Provincial Auditor Rev Fr Cyriac
Kochupura CMI and Principal Rev Fr Mathews
Chackalackal CMI. 15 families from around the school received the benefits of
NANMA arranged by the school.
We observed a ‘Joy of Giving week’ in the month of
October to sensitize our students to the need of
developing a feeling for the suffering people. Students took up different projects
class wise to help people who are direly in
need of basic necessities of life. Students
and Parents welcomed the project.
Our students
have a regular
programme of visiting hospitals, old age
homes, homes for the differently abled etc.
After the visit they returned to school
with a change of heart in favour of doing
something seriously for the suffering people in these institutions.
thThe school observed the Students’ Day on 11
August. In a symbolic gesture, the Principal handed
over the golden key to the Student Principal master Abhijith Nair of Class XII to
run the school for a day with the help of the Student
Vice Principal and Senior Assistants. 210 Student
teachers stepped into the shoes of their teachers
and did a creditable job. Prizes were awarded to
the best of teachers and to the best of classes.
At a ceremony held rd on 23 June student
leaders were elected to shoulder various
responsibilities in the administration. The Principal
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‘Joy of Giving’ Week
Hospital Visits
Student’s Day
Investiture Ceremony
administered the Oath of Office to the
Head Boy Master Abhijith S P of Class XII
and to the Head Girl Miss Trinita Divina of
Class XI. House Captains, Vice
Captains, Prefects and Vice Prefects of
various classes also received badges as
a sign of their authority.
Our senior classes conduct class assemblies on a
fortnightly basis. The students of a particular class get
together plan the details of the assembly programme
and train themselves under the guidance of their class
teachers. Such assemblies give the students the
opportunity to think and act creatively. The Kids in the
Junior School also have their assemblies on a weekly
basis. They are trained by their teachers to present a
variety stage programmes using English language.
This makes them smart at a very young age.
The school has an active
NCC unit functioning in
the school under the guidance of our
ANO Ms Jiji. The cadets do an
excellent job at all school functions
monitoring order and discipline and
helping out people in any new
situations.
thThe school held the Annual Athletic Meet on 20
October. Shri K K Jayamohan IPS was the Chief
Guest. The events started with a spectacular march
past by the Band Team, NCC and the four houses. In a
tough and spirited competition among the four houses
the Diamond house emerged as the leading house.
th The LP Section had their sports on 6 November with
Mr Sreekanth Misra, Sub Inspector, Thiruvallam as
the Chief Guest. At the end of spirited competitions the
Ruby house became champions with the highest tally
of points. John Maria Robert, Ashtami Ajanthan, Savio Selvan and Diya Krishna
D R were the individual champions.
243 students of our school took part in
the Arts Fest held this year. Vaishnavi
Reghunath of Class VI was declared Sahitya Prabitha. Master Mahadev S Nair
of Class VII and Ms Devika Anil of Class XII were Kalaprathibha and Kalathilakam
respectively. Our school teams emerged champions in category 2 & category 3.
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NCC
Athletics & Sports Meet
South Zone Sahodaya Arts Fest
In the Sahodaya Athletic meet
held this year our team romped
home with the Overall Championship
trophy for the third successive year. We
also bagged all category wise
championships and 4 individual
championship. Jamshid Muhammed, XI
E, Daniel Victor XI D and Maria Robert
VII H and Abhay H, VII H were our proud
champions.
In the Sahodaya Cricket
Tournament held this year,
our team led by Captain Saraswathy Unni Amit (Class
VIII) won the Championship trophy. She was declared
“Woman of the Tournament” and Malavika K B (Class
IX) “The Woman of the Finals”. In the Sahodaya Tennis
Ball Cricket Tournament led by Captain Ebey George nd(Class XII),our team was the 2 Runner Up. Karthik B
R (Class XI) won the Best Bowler Award. In the Under th16 Interschool Cricket Tournament held on 12 November 2017 our Arbaz S
Ahamed (Class IV) received the ‘Promising Young Star Award’.
Our Skating team won the First Runner up trophy at
the skating contest held this year at New Jyothi
Central School.
In the Sahodaya Swimming Competition
held at Neyyattinkara our team won the st1 Runner up Trophy.
Inorder to provide basic professional training
to our students in popular games such as
Football, Basketball, Cricket and Judo, the
school has founded Fr Lucas CMI Sports
Academy named after the First Provincial of
St.Joseph’s Province – Fr Lucas Vithuvattickal CMI. Coaching is imparted daily
from 2.30pm to 4.30pm.
Cambridge English Language Assessment has granted recognition to Christ
Nagar School, Thiruvallam as one of the best 50 Preparation Centres in South
Asia.
Our school is credited with a 4 star grading in the Swatch Bharath Survey of
schools conducted jointly by the CBSE and Central Government.
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Skating Competition
Sahodaya Swimming Competition
Good News to Sports Lovers -Fr Lucas CMI Sports Academy
South Zone Sahodaya Athletic Meet
The school participated in the Sugama
Hindi examination 2016-17 and
secured a 100% pass result. Our students Ashish Swami of Class VI and Madhav
Hari of Class VIII secured the first rank and the third rank respectively at the state
level. Our school also received the trophy for registering the highest number of
candidates for the examination.
Our student Lekshmi S is credited with the Runner up Trophy in the National level
competition conducted by SIP Abacus 2017.
We believe that students need some time together away from
school to relax and refresh themselves and learn from new
experiences coming from new environments. We arranged class
tours for our students to places far and near taking care of their
age difference. The destinations included Magic Planet, Happy
Land, Kanyakumari, Vattakotta, Padmanabhapuram Palace,
Wonderla, Kodaikanal, Tekkadi, Munnar, Wayanad and Ooty.
Before coming to conclusion, I wish to reiterate that the school is
blessed with a group of staff who are fully committed to their
profession, dedicated and ready to help. I am helped immensely
by the band of leadership I have in the school – the Vice Principal Ms Sivakami,
the Academic co-ordinator Mr Alex Fernanndes, Staff Secretary, Mr Rajasekhar
A, Sections Heads and Heads of Departments. I am grateful to all of them
individually. The office, as we all know, is the face of the school and I am grateful
to Mr Jose P John, the Administrator and the office team for their solid support at
all times.
To all my dear parents, my sincere gratitude for entrusting your children
under our care. To all of you I guarantee that all possible efforts will be made
to keep Christ Nagar worthy of your trust. And finally to all my dear students
let me say that you are the very best of the best – Remember : You are born to
do good, to succeed in life, to bless others’ lives and you have unlimited
potential.
Let me now conclude the report with my heart raised to thank GOD Almighty
for bestowing His abundant blessings upon us throughout the year.
Thank you one and all once again. May God bless Christ Nagar !
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School wins Sugama Hindi Tropy