K.P.M.MODEL SCHOOL, MAYYANAD. ANNUAL REPORT (2017-2018) Honourable president of the function Dr.P.K.Sukumaran, Chairman of KPM Model School, Mayyanad, Respected Chief Guest Mrs.Uma Nair(Film &T.V Actress),Dr.GManulal.(Academic Director of KPM) Mr.SanthoshBhaskaran(PTAPresident),Dr.SajithVijayaraghavan, (Prof.Dept.of Electronics & Communication,College of Engineering,TVM), Mrs.Pooja.S (Trust Secretary),respected parents,teaching staff and non- teaching staff and beloved children. I take this opportunity to thank the Almighty for making me stand before the distinguished guests other eminent personalities, parents, staff and students to present the 14th Annual report of KPM Model School , Mayyanad which reveals the activities and achievements of this prestigious institution. This school is the only one institution in Mayyanad with all facilities and infrastructure which functions with a vision and an aim of excellence of our students in every walk of life and to create them to be a group of fruitful citizens of future. Since its commencement from 2004 with a motto of ‘work is worship’ it has come with fine colours in the field of education and stands as an epitome of service which try to achieve its excellence in imparting education. We have made great efforts to transform ourselves to the challenges of uniform system of assessment by CBSE. We aim to standardize teaching and evaluation by successfully implementing the 20/20 teaching method visualized by our Chairman Dr.P.K.Sukumaran Sir. That is giving more importance to student talk rather than teacher talk with the help of smart class and school library. Academic Excellence The academic year 2017-18 commenced on June 2nd 2017 with a colourful ‘Praveshanothsav’.In the CBSE examination AISSE 2017 our students Master Jithu Johan Jose,Kumari Fayisa.S,Kumari Abeera B.N,Master Abhijith Raj.S,Kumari Jomol.J, Kumari Anjana.R Nair,Kumari Saira Salim,Kumari Ansha Anas and Master Muhammed Yaseen achieved full A+ result. In our Plus two Science batch Master S.P Devakrishnan won the school topper award. The School comprises of 45 teaching Staff, 3 non teaching staff, 6 Aayas, 10 Drivers and 10 cleaners and 2 security staffs. The total strength of students from play school to secondary level is 707. This increase in its strength from 52 students and 8 teachers in 2004 is a grand success. And the credit of this successful journey of this institution goes to a man with a mission and vision who is always ready to work hard for the mission he undertakes,the founder and Chairman of our institution Dr. P. K. Sukumaran . The marvelous performance of KPM in curricular and co- curricular activities has made KPM to reach the pinnacle of glory. This Year the school has organized various external examinations to develop confidence and competitive spirit among the students.65 students from std II to VII participated in the Sugama Hindi state level exam.325 Students from LKG to 10th std participated in the Poornna international Scholarship. Kumari Aysha Abu of Class IX secured 2nd rank in Poornna International Scholarship exam. Students from LKG to Xth std participated in Brilliant Scholarship exam. The school also organized Maths Olympiad National Level exam almost 56 students from 5th to 8th std participated in it. Bharathiya Bhasha Mission Malayala Bhasha exam was also organized in which students from 1st to 5th standard participated. National Celebrations & Functions The School has been divided into four houses namely Patel, Nataji, Gokhale and Nehru under the guidance of teachers and a house captain and house perfects. The house on duty performs its duty of conducting the day to day activities and competitions in a systematic and disciplined manner. The school youth festival was conducted by students of 4 different house groups competiting in a variety of stage items incorporating their creative talents. The following are the captains of the four different houses. House Name Name of the captains Patel Master Shehin.A,Kumari Merlin Francis Nehru Master Saber Shareef ,Kumari Razana Netaji Master Junaid,Kumari Pretty Santhi Jose Gokhale Master Akshay Joy,Kumari Meenakshy Krishna S.P All the important celebrations like world Population Day, Hiroshima Day, Independence Day, GandhiJayanthi,World Teachers Day,Onam,Christmas and Ramzan celebrations were organized to provide more details to update their knowledge. School Parliament election, Mock press conference, Investiture ceremony added more sheen to the co- curricular activities organized by different clubs. The school Philately Club also came forward with many activities which provided a lot of opportunities for our children in collaboration with Postal department, Mayyanad. World Teachers day was celebrated in KPM on 5th October .From I to V Master Anugrah XI Sc.,VI to VIII Akshay Joy XII S ,from IX &X Master Shehin Shaji and Junaid(XIIS) were selected as best teacher students. The third Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam Memorial Science Exhibition and Inter School Science and Philately Quiz Competition, was conducted by Science Club. Various School from CBSE and Kerala State syllabus participated in the competition. The exhibition was inaugurated by Sri.M.Abdul Rahman(Pro-Vice Chancellor of A.P.J Abdul Kalam University).In Secondary Level Philately Quiz competition, Siddhartha Central School, Pallimon secured first place and KPM Model school secured second prize. In Senior Secondary level KPM Model School secured first prize and ,Sreenarayana Central School secured second prize. In Higher Secondary level Science quiz competition M.G.M Model School, Ayiroor, Varkala secured first prize and S.N Central School, Karunagappally secured second prize. Different informative pavilions of various Govt. and Public agencies such as Science and Technology, NATPAC, Fire and Rescue Kollam, Travancore Medical College, Mathrubhumi, Social Forestry Kollam, Poornna book Varkala, Energy Management, UKF college of Engineering ,Kerala Pazhama Heritage Exhibition, Philately exhibition and Dr.A.P.J Abdul Kalam Memorial Pavilions, were arranged. The students exhibited their outstanding talents through various experiments, models, projects, craft works etc. Students from various schools in Kollam visited the exhibition. SEED CLUB SEED club of KPM always came forward with activities involving students teaching and nonteaching staff and parents to recognize others feelings and know how and when to assist others. Students show respect for others and understand responsibilities. This year our school was honoured with “HARITHA VIDHYALAYA AWARD”, a commendation prize for the positive performance in Anubhavakurip Contest conducted by Season Watch programme of SEED project. The school also bagged a commendation prize for “HARITHAM OUSHADHAM” project.Mrs.Maya P.V was honoured as the Best Teacher Coordinator. KPM SEED club conducted cancer awareness class and 20 people including teachers,Parents,Students and non teaching staff donated hair for making wigs for cancer patients to the representatives of Sargakshetra Cultural Centre,Changanassery. Our Sister Concern M.G.M Model School admired and appreciated the hair donors. SCHOOL YOUTH FESTIVAL(JYOTHIRLAYAM)& CBSE SAHODAYA FEST The gems of our institution exhibited their creativity and talents in the school youth festival held on 14th&15th of August,inaugurated by Sri.Gireesh Puliyoor.The winners of each category were selected and sent for Sahodaya competitions. A crew of nearly 115 competitors participated in the Sahodaya Fest for the off stage and on stage items, senior and junior teams of Margamkali, Oppana,Duffmut and senior teams of Kolkali, Drama and Mime which were trained by eminent personalities secured ‘A’ grade in the fest. Tour and Picnic Tours are the most unforgettable experience in the mind of a child which last forever. Our VIIIth to XII Students ventured on a two day tour to Munnar& Wagamon, students of classes I to V undertook a trip to Amaze World , Alappuzha . Sports and games Our students have high potential, which needs to be tackled in the field of sports and games. To bring out the talents in this field KPM celebrated the Annual Sports Meet on 13th January. Mr.Thrideep Chandran,Sub Inspector of Police, Kottiyam inaugurated the function. The following students are the sports champions of each category. Category Sports Boy Sports Girl K.G Master Asher Antony Lal Kumari Fiza.S Sub Junior Master Sourav Sunil Kumari Nanma S Rajeev Junior Master Athul .S.Thampi Kumari Aleena Harilal Senior Master Navaf.H Kumari Merlin Francis The overall champions were Netaji house. Nehru house became the first Runner up and Patel house the second Runner up. CBSE STATE ATHLETIC MEET S.Devanand(X) won Gold medal in Discus throw under 17cluster 11 held at Pala state Athletic Meet and participated in the National CBSE Athletic Meet held at Raipur. PTA Meetings I extend my deepest appreciation to the parents and families who so generously offered their valuable efforts, time and talent.For this Academic year Mr.Santhosh Bhaskaran was elected as the PTA President and Mr.Subash Ubald as Vice President . Mrs.Sonia Jaison was selected as PTA Secretary and Mrs.Binu .R.Anujan was elected as the staff secretary. Regular Staff meeting were organized throughout the academic year to discuss the problems, find solutions, work in co-ordination, enable communication & develop co-operation among teaching staff. In keeping with the school’s policy of continuous upgradation of knowledge & skills. Our teachers attended various workshops & seminars organized by