3 Awards and Accolades

SBOA School and Junior College was bestowed the BRAND AWARD as it got listed in 'The World's Greatest Brands & Leaders 2017-18 - Process Reviewers PricewaterhouseCoopers PL'. Dr. D. Thomas Franco Rajendra Dev, Secretary and Correspondent won the 'Brand Leader' award at Dubai on 9th May 2018. The selfless service of the teachers was acknowledged on Teachers' Day celebrations. Mrs. Vijayashree, Principal of Kumararani Meena Muthiah College, Adyar, delivered the Presidential Address. She requested the teachers to help the students maintain and enjoy the innocence of childhood. Our benevolent Secretary and Correspondent delivered the Special Address and honoured the teachers, ofce staff, service staff and the central ofce staff with awards for their yeomen service. Years of sincere and dedicated work has won them the award. The following members are the elite band of dignitaries who were honoured on Septemeber 5th 2018.

Mrs. V.A.Suraja Mrs.GeethaVinu Mrs.T.C.Lakshmi V. Principal PGT Economics Academic Supervisor (Mathematics)

Mrs. S. Sowmya Mrs. Kalpana R Mrs. Bibiana Dept. of Tamil Dept. of Mathematics K.G.

Ms. P.P.Rehana- A.S. Mrs.Jayagandi Ramesh Dept of physical Education Dept. of Art & Craft 4 Awards and Accolades

Ofce Staff of the Year Award

Mrs. Sylvia Kalaimani Mr. S. Udayashankar

Service Staff of the Year Award

Mr. M. Soundarajan Mr. Kumara Singh Mr. Jayaraman

Mr. Thirumalai Mrs. Balamani

Central Ofce Staff Awards

Mrs. Hemamalini Mr. Immanuel (Thrift Society) (Attender) 5 Awards and Accolades

On 5.9.2018, Lions Club of awarded the Best Teacher Award to three of our teachers, Mrs. Sharadha Ramamurthy, Headmistress, Mr. Om, Dept. of Physics, Mrs. BhuvanaKaruppiah, Dept. of Hindi in recognition of meritorious services rendered in producing good citizens for the cause of nation building.

Mrs. Gracy Jayakumar, Headmistress SBOAJC was bestowed with the Best Teacher Award -2018 by the West Chennai Sahodaya School Cluster (CSSC-CBSE) on 7.9.2018 in a colourful function at Chinmaya Vidhayalaya, Taylors Road, Chennai.

myCBSEguide.com New honoured Mr. K.N. Nandagopal and Mr. D. Nagesh Pandurangan with 'Teaching Excellence Award 2018' for their exceptional devotion and dedication in the eld of school education. They were awarded a certicate.

Mr.P.Sozharajan was bestowed with Life Time Achievement from Dr.A.P.J.AbdulKalam Students Federation of , in the presence of the Honourable His Excellency Governor of Tamil Nadu Thiru Banvarilal Purohit.

Mrs.Mahalakshmi Suresh was bestowed with AcharyaDevoBhava 2018 award for her exceptional service in the cause of Education by Rotary Club of Madras on 29.9.2018 6 Endearing Occasion

The UN theme for the World Students Governing Body Election was held on 2nd July 2018 Environment Day ( June 5 ) is Beat Plastic Pollution. Since India is hosting the meeting, an awareness speech on How to Beat Plastic Pollution was delivered by R . D e e p i k a a n d Va r s h a Gopakumar. Yohan Ealias Tharakan and B.S. Vaishnavi sang a song to heal the world and a skit was presented . Oath was taken to The RajyaPuraskarAwardees of Scouts and Guides Movement beat plastic and green the earth. Dr.V. S. Natarajan, Geriatric Physician member of 'Mudhiyor Nala Arakattalai' alongside the Director of Social Welfare, Mrs. Amuthavlli who released a book titled 'Muthiyorai Mathippom' in the presence of the Mrs. Radhika KamarajarVizha was observed th World Population Day is a United on 10 July 2018 to commemorate Nations' initiative to combat the issue the birthday of Kamarajar. of growing population and raise awareness among the public about t h e s a m e . K . J . R i t h a n y a a n d G.Evelyin Pravalika of class 8M delivered a speech on What is the Present World Population?

Unni, Principal and Mrs. Revathy, Assistant Director of Social The solemn ceremony of inducting Welfare commomerated the World Elder Abuse Awareness the democratically elected leaders of the Student Council for the year Day was actually celebrated on th 15.6.2018. Students took an oath 2018-19 was held on 18 July 2018 in the Investiture Ceremony. The to treat elders with respect. Secretary & Correspondent, Mr.G. Selvaraj graced the occasion and In the presence of Dr. Mark pinned the badges on the leaders. Nowacki, Founder and Director of Logic Mills, Singapore, students of Class VIII presented the book 'Charlie and the Chocolate factory' by Roald Dahl. It was both motivating and informative. Yoga Day was celebrated on 21.6.2018. Students of classes 6, 7 and 8 participated with zest. Mrs.Radhika Unni, Principal spoke about the importance of Yoga in day to day life. Mr.Rathinavel, Computer teacher conducted the Yoga Demonstration Programme. 7 Endearing Occasion

Science Fair was conducted in Collage on Hiroshima Past and c o l l a b o r a t i o n w i t h N e x t Present was prepared by students Education on 21st July 2018 at of Class VI. Students of Class different venues in the school for VIII participated in the Essay students of classes 6, 7 and 8. It Writing Competition on the aimed at engaging students topic Nuclear Bombing was an actively in experimental learning Unnecessary Evil or Unnecessary and developing in them a scientic To encourage reading among Act. Students of Class IX bend of mind. students, Scholastic Book Fair performed a Skit on Hiroshima th was conducted on 19.07.2018 . A Day. On 7 August 2018, Rohith. quiz was also conducted by the R. Raman presented a speech on publishers. the importance of 'NAGASAKI DAY' and how it made Japan to accept unconditional surrender during the World War II.

House Own Day of Cheran, Cholan, Pandian and Pallavan houses was held on Friday 27th July 2018. The Captains and Vice Captains of the four houses shared their thoughts and motivated the students to actively participate with a healthy and tough On 7th August 2018, QUIT INDIA competitive spirit. Mrs. Radhika DAY was observed in our school. Unni, Principal addressed the S t u d e n t s o f S t a n d a r d I X students and introduced the House performed a Skit on Quit India Masters and House Mistresses of Movement of 1942 in the all the houses. assembly programme. The programme highlighted the imminent end of British rule.The message of Peace and Democracy w a s h i g h l i g h t e d i n t h e programme.

The Ofce bearers of the Interact Club were sworn in on 25.7.2018. Ranjani of 8I is the President. G. Nandagopal, Ex- O N 6 T H A u g u s t 2 0 1 8 , President of Rotary club, ' H I R O S H I M A D AY ' w a s Rotarian Dr. Balaji, Director of o b s e r v e d i n o u r s c h o o l . the Youth Wing and Rotarian Students prepared Charts, Suresh Babu, Youth Service Posters, Paintings, and Slogans graced the occasion. on ‘The Value of Peace’. A 8 Endearing Occasion

The 39 t h Annual Day was celebrated on 9th August 2018 with grandeur and splendour. Master V. Nikhil welcomed the g a t h e r i n g . M r . S . J o h n Anbalagan, Vice Principal introduced the Chief Guest, Shri. K. PandiaRajan, Hon'ble Minister of Tamil Development Culture and Archaeology, Government of Tamil Nadu. Mr.R.Balaji, President, SBIOA Educational Trust delivered the Presidential address. The Chief Guest, Shri K. PandiaRajan r e l e a s e d t h e A n n u a l D a y Souvenir. Mr. A. Magesh, President PTA received the rst copy. Mrs. RadhikaUnni, Principal presented the Annual Report. Shri K. PandiaRajan, in his address stressed the need for the school to nurture heroes, which would motivate other students to aspire to become h e r o e s . M r. G . S e l v a r a j , Secretary & Correspondent gave the special address. The audience was enchanted and spellbound by the cultural bonanza. The programme concluded with the National Anthem.

The 72nd Independence Day was held on 15.8.2018. Wing Commander DR M. Pargunan, Ofcer Commanding 1(TN) Sqn. NCC, took the salute, hoisted the National Flag and gave the Independence Day message. He said that it is the responsibility of students to protect the hard earned freedom. A patriotic flavoured cultural show igniting national integration was performed by the students. 9 Endearing Occasion

The primary independence day Mrs. M.P.R. Kalaivani and Mrs. was celebrated on 14.8.2018 Kamatchi Sridharan attended the training programme. The sessions focused on Reading and Writing Skills Development. The SBIOA Educational Trust Science fair for students of class organized an Educational Tour VI –VIII was organized by Next to US - NASA in contract with Education on 21st July 2018 in our 'EDTERRA Eduentures Pvt. Ltd., school. Delhi. About 40 students (29 from JC, 7 from Matric Chennai and 4 from Coimbatore) accompanied by 4 staff members left on 22nd September to Orlando. From there they flew to Niagara Falls and by In connection with MADRAS road went to New York and DAY our school celebrated and Boston. The entire group returned took pride in highlighting the from Boston on the 4th of October. historical and cultural background of the city. Neha Charm Thomas of X-O, welcomed the gathering and spoke on the importance of Madras city in the past and present. P.Madhumita enlightened on the origin of Madras Day. Varun Peri of X-O , Anna Thomas International Literacy Day is of X-C and Gayathri of X-C t h spoke on the Fort St. George, celebrated annually on 8 September 2018 to highlight Wo r k s h o p f o r P h y s i c a l Abishay Nithin Kumar. P of X- O Education Department was held summarized the signicance of improvements in world literacy t h t h on 29 September and 30 Madras as an economic, political, rate and reflect on literacy cultural and heritage centre. challenges. September 2018 by CBSE in our Students who won Heritage Quiz This year's theme is 'Literacy and school for West Cluster Schools. competition conducted by Social skills development'. Students of History Group were Std IX discussed the literacy given the certicates on the challenges that persist and the occasion. Students of STD 8 spoke demand for skilled work today about the importance of three major rivers Cooum River, Adyar River and Kosasthalai River in shaping the economy and social life of the people of Madras.

CBSE Teachers Training Programme in "Competence Building in English Class XII was organized at Devi Academy Sr.Sec.School on 19th and 20th September 2018. Our teachers 10 Endearing Occasion

VIGILANCE WEEK PARYATAN PARV : To help the freedom movements such as Vigilance week is observed to students understand the strength Dandi March, Non violence remind people about the existence of tourism lie in its diverse movement etc. were organised. of corruption in our country and environment, students from class the urgent need to eradicate it. This 9 were taken on a trip to Anna week is celebrated during the Nagar Tower area and the heritage month of October on 29th to 3rd of sites around on 24-09-2018. November, also during the same week, Sardar Vallabhai Patel's birthday is celebrated.

VISIT TO SRIHARIKOTA ON 30.10.2018

English Literary Week

Green Marathon : 350 students participated in the marathon World Food Day organized by TVH group from The World Food Day was Madya Kailash to Taramani to observed in our school on 16th UN DAY CELEBRATION-24-10-2018 : create awareness among the October 2018 Students also TWENTY FOURTH OCTOBER students to protect environment explained about the food security is observed as UN Day all over the and the conditions of farmers and world . This day is dedicated for insisted that people should not peace and security of the world. waste food.

To commemorate 150th birth a n n i v e r s a r y o f M a h a t m a Gandhi,programs highlighting his SBOANZA 2018 The Inter School Cultural Competition SBOANZA 2018 was held in the school premises on 1st and 2nd November 2018. The Guest of Honour for the Inauguration was actor Mr. Jayam Ravi. Mr. Vetrimaran – Director and comedian Mr. Soori graced the valedictory function. 18 schools participated in interesting competitions ranging from sketching to ADZAP, the Surprise Event and Final Showdown. The overall winners were Don Bosco Matric and Hr. Sec. School, Egmore and Mr. SBOANZA title winner was Master. Venkatesh Menon of Chinmaya Vidhyalaya, Anna Nagar. The mega event was meticulously organized with precision by the Students Council, under the leadership of Master. Ken Karunas, Cultural Secretary. 11 Endearing Occasion

Wee Wisdom 2018 The kindergarten and Primary classes of S.B.O.A. School & Junior College organized 'WEE WISDOM' on 25.10.2018 and 26.10.2018 at Indira Gandhi and Sitaram Auditorium. The project focussed on topics such as 'Kinder Town', 'Into the Future', 'Action in Affliction' and 'India’s ‘Contribution to the World'. The project drew large crowds of people who were amazed by the display of models and plethora of information given by the students. It was indeed an eye – opener, bringing out the best in the child satiating his inquisitive mind. 12 Dashing Endurance

SPORTS ACCOMPLISHMENTS Taekwondo: V. Mahendhar won P r o D i r e c t G o l d i n 3 r d I n d i a O p e n A c a d e m y International Taekwondo coaches in the Championship held at New month of May Delhi. 2018 in Aveiro, R. Trisha of X O participated in the Portugal. Year of Zayed - Open Table Tennis Tournament at Dubai, 35 t h Sub Junior National organized by U.A.E. Table Tennis Aquatic Championship was held Mithish. K of 2B th th th th Association on 24 and 25 May at Pune from 24 June to 29 June won the Gold in 25 2018. She received the Silver 2018. H. Nithik of 7B clinched mts Butterfly stroke, Medal in the Girls Single Event the Silver in 100 mts Backstroke, S i l v e r i n 2 5 m t s and won a cash prize of Rs. Bronze in 50 mts backstroke, B a c k s t r o k e a n d 40,000/- Silver in 200 mts Individual Bronze in 25mts Free Medley, Gold in 4x50 mts style. Freestyle Relay and Silver in 100 Archery: N. Adithyan of Std. 8 mts Freestyle. won the Gold medal in Recurve event in boys U/14 years category in Buck Memorial Archery Competition conducted by YMCA College of Physical Education on 2.8.2018

Sepaktakraw:21stSub Junior S e p a k t a k r a w N a t i o n a l Championship was held at Bhuvaneswar, Odisha from 6th June to 10th Jun 2018. G. Rishi secured Silver Medal.

Junior Open State Athletic Meet 1st Aquatic Championship 2018 was held at Nehru Stadium from Football: Nikil B. Binu of VII-N th th was conducted by Sports India at 17 August to 19 August 2018. got selected in the Football SDAT Aquatic Complex on 22nd nd Boys Under 14 years: Karthick scouting conducted on the 2 of July 2018. S. Gokulan of 4 L February, 2018 by Tiki Taka in clinched the Gold in 50 mts Raja of 8K clinched the Gold in association with Pro Direct Backstroke and 50 mts Freestyle. 100 mts Academy, Portugal. He was the He bagged the Silver in 50 mts B. Rehan of 8 D clinched the youngest one among the eight Butterfly stroke and 200 m Gold in High Jump boys selected from India. He Individual Medley. He won the Boys Under 16 years: N. Akelaan successfully completed one Individual Championship. month football training under the of 10 I clinched the Gold in 4x100 13 Dashing Endurance

mts Relay, won the Silver in 100 CBSE South Zone Tennis Athletics: Krishna Jayashankar of mts and bagged the Bronze in 200 Tournament was organized by 11 J won the Gold Medal in Shot mts Akash International School, put (New meet Record) in the Boys Under 18 years: J.B. Bangalore from 16 t h to 19 t h Junior State Open Athletic Meet t h Deepak of 12 G got the Bronze in September 2018. Our school held at Madurai from 30 nd 100 mts Under 17 years girls clinched the September to 2 October. Chess: CBSE South Zone Chess winner position. Table Tennis: CBSE Cluster Tournament was organized by The team members were V.Deepa Table Tennis Tournament was Shraddha Children Academy, Lakshmi - 9H, S.R.Ananya – 9 G, organized by Shristi Vidhyashram Chennai from 1.9.18 to 3.9.18 S.Sri Harini – 8N, S.Varnika – 6L School, Vellore from 25th to 27th Under 11 years Boys: N. Jeevan September and our school won in Prakash 6G, M. Richard Solomon the following events: – 5H, V.P. Rishwant - 4D, N. Sabari Eshwar - 4H won the Bronze.

CBSE Cluster VI Athletics Meet was held at KRM Public School and our school clinched the Overall Championship. Our Girls – Team Event : school both boys and girls athletic Under 14 – Runners (I.Marzuqah team has won the Overall – 7A, N.B.S.Thanuja -7L, Under 17years – Girls: R. Championship consecutively for S.Priyadharshini – 7E, S.Mohana Mridula – 9P, R. Kaviya -10L, M. the 15th year. – 5H) Harshini – 10 O, M. Jaya shree – Under 17 – Winners (R.Trisha – 11 A clinched the Gold 1 0 O , M . Ya z h i n i – 1 1 J , B.Vaishnavi – 11J, R.Soundarya – 11C) Under 19 – Runners (J.Nithika – 10N, M.R.Mangala Nayagi – 10H, P. J e n c y S h a r o n – 1 0 G , th V.Poojamathi – 10M) Roller Skating: The 18 Asian Roller Skating Championship B o y s – T e a m E v e n t : was held in South Korea from Under 14 – Winners (M. R. 4.9.2018 to 16.9.2018 Uday Kiran B a l a m u r u g a n - 6 E , Paruchuri won the 4th place in the Boys Atheletic Team - CBSE Cluster M.Mithreshwar -8H, Dwarakesh Junior and Men's Division in – 8K, S.Tharun Kumar – 8J) Artistic (Free Skating), Solo Dance, Inline Free style.

Girls Atheletic Team – CBSE Cluster 14 Dashing Endurance

Under 17 – Winners (Varun – Maharashtra from 9th to 12th Boys under 11 years: Vishal 10E, Pradheep Shiva – 11H, October. Vishwanath of 5C won the Bronze M.R.Manikandan – 12F, J.Sriram Medal in 200 mts Individual – 9) B.Sanjana - 11A – Medley. 300 and 500 mts – S. Srinivas 4L clinched the Gold Gold medal in 50 mts Breast stroke

Avanthika Jagan – 9J – 1000 mts – Gold Girls – Individual Event: Under 19 – J.Nithika 10 N – Winner Boys - Individual Event: Under 14 – M.R.Balamurugan 6E – Runner Badminton: CBSE South Zone Anushka Bisani – Badminton Championship was 11 – 1000 mts – S. Gokulan 4L organized by Sri Ravishankar Silver clinched the Gold Vidhya Mandir Bangalore from th th medal in 50 mts 10 to 13 October. D.P.Yeshwanth – 8H – 1000 mts Back stroke –Bronze Taekwondo:CBSE South Zone Taekwondo Championship was held from 11th Oct. to 13th Oct at Sai Harishwar of 4L clinched the GA Shah English School, Sillod, Gold medal in 50 mts Free style Aurangabad, Maharashtra. R.S. 4x50 mts – Free style Relay – Ajairaagan of 8A clinched the Vishal Vishwanath 5C, S. Srinivas G o l d i n U n d e r 3 7 k g . B . 4L, S. Gokulan 4L & Sai Girls – Team Event : Surendhar, 9N won the Silver in Harishwar of 4L bagged the Silver Under 19 - Winner (S.Sivaranjani Under 55kg. R. Roshini, 7K Medal. – 9L, S.P.Sneha – 11J, Puja bagged the Bronze in under 37 kg. 4 x 50 mts – Medley Relay – Pranethra – 11B) V. Santhosh Balaji, 12 E bagged Vishal Vishwanath 5C, S. Srinivas the Bronze in Under 80Kg. T a b l e 4L, S. Gokulan 4L & Sai T e n n i s : Swimming: CBSE South Zone Harishwar of 4L clinched the Gold M.R.Balamu Swimming Championship 2018 medal. r u g a n 6 E was conducted by Pooja Techno (Cadet boys International School, Cudappah Singles) won from 14th to 17th October 2018. the 3rd place in West Zone Table Tennis National Ranking Tournament held at Pune from 5th to 11th October. Roller Skating: CBSE South Boys under 14 years: Zone Skating Championship M. Nithik of 7N clinched the Gold was held at Yak Public School, in 50 mts Back Stroke. Silver in Kinder GarTen - Fun 8ith Festi7als GRADUATION DAY 15

SCHOOL SONG BY OUR KG CHILDREN THE ESTEEMED GUESTS OF HONOUR

HONOURABLE CHIEF GUEST MRS. RAAKHEE SHASHIKANT ANNUAL REPORT BY THE KG SUPERINTENDENT AWARDING THE DIPLOMAS TO THE GRADUATES AWARDING OF DIPLOMAS BY OUR GUEST OF HONOUR

THE BUDDING GRADUATES KG CHOIR SINGING A SPECIAL SONG ‘READY TO GO’ SKIT - ‘OCEAN PARADISE’

' SAVE OUR OCEAN' WAS THE MESSAGE CONVEYED MESMERISING MERMAIDS DANCE THROUGH THE SKIT 'OCEAN PARADISE' FUSION DANCE BY KG ROCKERS

FUSION DANCE BY KG ROCKERS RAMZAN 16

CHILDREN SINGING ABOUT RAMZAN IN TAMIL CHILDREN PRAYING TO THE ALMIGHTY QAWWALI

CAMEL RACE SONG IN URDU BY OUR LITTLE ONES ARABIAN DANCE BY OUR LITTLE BEAUTIES ANNUAL DAY

SHOEMAKER AND HIS WIFE HELPING THE HUNGRY ELF THE GENEROUS COUPLE GIFTING THEIR LAST PAIR OF FOOTWEAR MAGICAL ELVES AT WORK

THE SHOEMAKER AND HIS WFE THANK THE UNEXPECTED TURN OF EVENT THE ELVES FOR THEIR TIMELY HELP

THE JOYFUL DANCE THE GRAND FINALE INDEPENDENCE DAY 17

CHILDREN SINGING THE GRAND RECEPTION THE TAMIL PATRIOTIC SONG SPEECH IN TAMIL SPEECH IN ENGLISH SPEECH IN HINDI

HOISTING THE NATIONAL FLAG CHILDREN SINGING AN ENGLISH SONG DRILL WITH BAMBOO STICK

THE BRITISH RULE OVER OUR SOUTH INDIAN LEADERS KG KIDS PERFORMING AT THE MAIN THROWN BY OUR GREAT LEADERS WHO FOUGHT FOR OUR COUNTRY PEACOCK DANCE SCHOOL'S INDEPENDENCE DAY PROGRAMME TEACHERS’ DAY

GREETING WITH ROSES UKG A, B, C AND D UKG E, F AND G

UKG H, I AND J UKG H, I AND J UKG K, L, M AND N WEE WISDOM 2018 - KINDER TOWN 2018 18

WARM WELCOME BY SONG ON OUR NEIGHBOUR- VOTE OF THANKS OUR LITTLE ONE HOOD 'KINDER TOWN’ BY OUR TODDLER THE RED CARPET ENTRY

LKG AND UKG A - TRUTH ALONE LKG AND UKG B - SUN, LKG AND UKG C -SHOPPERS TRIUMPHS ( HIGH COURT SURF AND SAND (BEACH) PARADISE ( SHOPPING MALL )

LKG AND UKG D - INVESTMENTS LKG AND UKG E - WARRIORS LKG AND UKG G - LINKED AND SAVINGS (BANK) IN BROWN (POLICE STATION) LKG AND UKG F - ZOONIVERSE (ZOO) WAGONS (RAILWAY STATION)

LKG AND UKG H - LKG AND UKG I ANCHOR (HARBOUR) - GAMBOL ( PARK) LKG AND UKG J -BUREAU DE POSTE ( POST OFFICE)

LKG AND UKG K LKG AND UKG L - MIND LKG AND UKG M - WINGED LKG AND UKG N - MERCATUS (MARKET) SPARKS (SCHOOL AND COLLEGE) AMAZERS (AIRPORT) -HEALTH CARE (HOSPITAL ) 19 Dashing Endurance

200 mts Individual Medley, Silver Boys under 14 years: and got a cash award of Rs.500/- in 100 mts Back Stroke and Silver 1. Karthick Raja S.K. of Std 8 Sree Gayathree of 9J clinched the in 100 mts Free style. clinched the Gold in 100 m and got Gold in Shot put and Rs. 500/- Boys under 17 years: cash award of Rs. 500/-. B. Rehan cash. G. Monishwar of 11J clinched the 8D clinched the Gold in High Girls under 16 years: Gold in 100 mts Breast stroke, jump and Long Jump and Rs. Gold in 50 mts Breast stroke, 1000/- cash. Dixit Krishna. P, of M.K. Farzana Fathima 10 O, Silver in 50 mts Free style, Silver Std 9 won the Gold and Rs.500/- clinched the Bronze in 100m and in 100 mts Free style and Silver in Harsha Vardhan Std 8 won in Shot cash award of Rs. 200/- 200 mts Free style. put Silver and Rs.300/- In Long Jump - Meryl Ann Girls under 17 years: Mathew of 10 A clinched the Gold R. Jaahnavi of 11J clinched the with cash prize Rs.500/- and C. Gold in 50 mts Back stroke and Mugil of 10F bagged the Silver Gold in 50 mts Breast stroke and Rs.300/-. P. Sranuja of 9Q clinched the Gold in High Jump and cash award of Rs.500/-

CHESS: CBSE National Chess Tournament was organized by Bhartiyam Vidya Niketan School, Boys under 16 years: nd th Gwalior from 2 to 4 November. N. Akelaan 10 I clinched the Gold Our school Under 17, Girls team in 100 m and Long Jump, Silver in won Bronze medal. 200 m. He won the Individual Girls under 14 years: Team members are M.Jayashree – Championship andRs.1300/- cash 11H, P.Kaviya – 10 L, M.Harshini G. Keerthi Sheevani of 8G award. clinched the Silver in 100 mts – 10 O, R.Mridula – 9 P. Back stroke and Silver in 50 mts Shyam Kumar of Std 10, clinched Back stroke. the Gold in 1,500/- m and Silver in 800 m. He received Rs. 800/- cash R. Mridulavalli of 7B bagged the award. Silver in 200 mts Individual Sidharth R. Chandran of 9Q Medley. clinched the Gold in 800 m and Silver in 1500 m. He won cash award of Rs. 800/- C.K. Surya of 10I clinched the Gold in High Jump, Jeffrey of 10 R.Mridula of 9 P won the Bronze won the Silver in 100 m, Bronze medal in Individual Board prize. in 200 m and cash award of Rs.500/- V.S. Tharun Kumar of 10I won the Athletics: 1st School Sports Silver in Shot put and cash award Promotion Foundation in of Rs.300/- A s s o c i a t i o n w i t h S p o r t s Girls under 14 years: Authority of India, organized by S. Sahana of 8A won the Silver in Chennai District Athletic Council 100m and Bronze in Long Jump on 10th and 11th Oct 2018. 20 ECLECTIC ENTERTAINMENT

Twenty Nine of our students of Ayush, Govt of India in with a sponsored travel to accompanied by three teachers connection with International Mumbai. participated in the World Yoga has been awarded Rs Budding Blossom J.Kiran Balaji Scholar's Cup, Global Round at 20,000/- from the ministry. of UKG F has participated in Kuala Lumpur Convention Roshni K.R. of std 11 - F, is the several Inter School and Intra Centre, Malaysiafrom 17.6.2018 and a proud owner of a Micromad School competitions held at to 24.6.2018. In this competition Canvas Tab for winning the online various levels and won several Thirty eight countries, 700 a r t c o n t e s t ( s t d 9 - 1 0 t h trophies and prizes. schools and 4079 students category)(std 9 - 10th category) participated. Based on the K. M. Vinishaof class X J won the conducted by GAIL INDIA at rst place in the painting prescribed syllabus touching upon national level. The competition Literature, Arts, Science, Social competition conducted by the named "HawaBadlo - school TamilnaduKalaipanpattuKazhaga Studies, Medicine, Music, warrior contest" was conducted Movies, Psychology, Economics m, at the Chennai District Level to spread awareness about and won the second place in the and History, the scholars were pollution and climate change. tested on their writing, debating State Level held at Tanjavur on and quizzing prowess. Our Roshni K R. of Std 11 F May 26th 2018. She received a students won 35 Gold medals and participated in Poetry writing cash award of Rs.7500/- and 47 Silver medals. Out of the ten Contest of The Tata Young certicate. teams, six have qualied for the Expressions 2018 Global Level K.M.Vinisha of X J has won the nal –Tournament of Champions Contest. It was conducted in the second place in the Cartoon at Yale University, USA. month of January 2018 and the Competition conducted by award ceremony took place on Science Olympiad Foundation 29th July 2018 at the NCPA and IWMA on 29.7.18 She a won a Mumbai. She received the award Cash award of Rs-1000/-and certicate along with various certicate.. prizes like a gift card from Amazon worth Rs. 5000 INR , gift voucher worth Rs.1500 and a gift hamper worth Rs.2000 along In the ATC camp conducted by 11th AirSqn. NCC from 20th June to 2 9 t h J u n e a t S a t h y a b a m a University, NCC Air Wing cadets of SBOA JC came First in drill, First in debate, First in cross country and Second in quiz. E X T R A C U R R I C U L A R ACTIVITIES: Roshni K.R. of Std 11F is the winner in the National Online Poster making Contest on 22.6.2018 conducted by Ministry 21 ECLECTIC ENTERTAINMENT

I n V i d y a M a n d i r ' s ' CurioKidz organized Science REFLECTIONS' on 13th and 14th P r o j e c t , Q u i z a n d G r o u p rd J u l y 2 0 1 8 . 3 0 s t u d e n t s Discussion on 3 August 2018. participated in various cultural Out of the 1245 schools that events and emerged as winners of participated our project “SMART DUSTBIN – VERSION 2” was the Overall Trophy for the year adjudged as the best project and 2018-19 out of the 20 schools that presented with “Special Jury participated. Award”. S. Surya Mutharasu of 8I, U. Gnandeep of 8I, S. Abhinav 401 students of our school of 8I, Nithesh. L of 7I and Abishek participated in Silver Zone th of 6 were the proud budding Olympiad on 26 June, and won innovators. Prizes, Trophy, Medals and C e r t i  c a t e s . T h e y w e r e congratulated during the morning assembly.

In Carnatic Music Competition conducted byVelammal Matric and Hr. Sec. School, on 25th August 2018, we hit the high note by winning the 1st place.M.A.Asvika of S. Shiren of class 7 10M and Ananya of 11J won the J won the Special irst place and second place in the p r i c e i n L o g o dance competition. D e s i g n Competition.

Chinmaya Vidyalaya conducted th th Jananie of XB got 1st place in 'CHINMAYAM' on 26 and 27 Hindi Oratorical Competition July 2018, a triennial event. Our held at JGVV Anna Nagar on 10th Yashaswini of 9D students participated in all the August 2018. She received a cash won the 3rd place events and were declared the award of Rs. 2000/- and a in Solo Singing p r o u d w i n n e r s o f t h e certicate. Nearly 65 schools conducted by FM C H I N M AYA M O v e r a l l participated and she stood rst. Radio Mirchi on Trophy. August 5th 2018. On 23.8.2018, to commemorate Madras Day Celebrations, PadmaSeshadriBalaBhavan,

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K.K.Nagar, Chennai conducted Level 2017-2018'. R. Sharon of Ryla Camp 2018 was conducted v a r i o u s c o m p e t i t i o n s o n Std VI won the Best Performer at Pegasus Institute, Chettinagar 2 3 . 8 . 2 0 1 8 , w e w o n m a n y Award at the National Level and Village, Tindivanam on 1st and 2nd individual prizes. a cash prize of Rs. 2000/-. U. September. Hon Lt. Governor of Swachhata Pakhwada, an Keerthanasri of Std. V won the Puducherry, Dr. KiranBedi was awareness campaign for a cleaner consolation prize at the State the Chief Guest. A lot of events and activities were conducted. S. Ranjaniof 8I was adjudged the RYLA GIRL. She won the First prize for Group Dance and Second prize in skit. She got the Best Dancer Award. Space Chennai conducted an Interschool Satellite from Trash Competition, kindling the creativity and imagination of the students. AarzuMalhotra of 9D, G N e h a S u s a n , M a r y A n n e , Yashawini and Y.Sanjay of 8E won the rst place. They were awarded with merit certicate and a telescope.

and greener environment was Level – Tamil Nadu and a cash inaugurated on 1st September and prize of Rs. 400/-Akshayaa Shree celebrated till 15th. Various of Std. I won the Best performer activities like Quiz, Rally, Hand Award at the Inter-School Level, washing Day, Art and Drawing Chennai and a cash prize of Rs. competition, Slogan writing, 300/- Project Display etc. were planned and held each day. In the Swachh India Contest 2017 -2018 about 1500 students from Std. I to VIII and 400 students from LKG and UKG participated. Our school was awarded the trophy for 'Best Performing School-National SBOA School and Junior magazine in November 2018 Award of Excellence to Mrs. M. A College is Ranked No.1 in issue. Ramya NCC, Air Wing from W India, No.1 in Tamilnadu & DDG in the function held at A Ranked No.1 in Chennai. 1(TN)Naval Unit NCC, Fort St R Category- 'India's Top 20 CBSE George, Chennai on 18th Jan D S School' in a survey conducted by 2019. EducationToday.co. A N D

A C C T h r e e B e s t R a t e d h a s O handpicked SBOA School & L Junior College as one of the Top A D 3 CBSE Schools in Chennai. E Brainfeed Education Group and Ranking Chanakya International Life Time Achievement Award S the Jury have unanimously Ranking Framework in a survey 2 0 1 9 w a s p r e s e n t e d t o selected SBOA School & Junior has identied SBOA School & Mrs.Radhika Unni, Prinicipalby College for the Brainfeed Junior College among the Lions Club International in School Excellence Award 2018- rankers of RankingChanakya recognition of her extraordinary 2019 under the prescribed - one of the most premium contribution, leadership, criteria for transforming ranking in Asia Pacic. Our commitment, pain taking and education and young minds School is categorized as tireless efforts for the welfare of through a noteworthy spectrum Premium ++ in Asia Pacic students community . of initiatives and efforts.. region. The Tamil Nadu Government h o n o u r e d t h e s c h o o l f o r excellence in cleanliness and water supply on 26.01.2019 at the Rippon Building premises.

Our School is ranked as the best school in the Top School of India Ranking Survey 2018, conducted by Digital Learning

Reflections | 14th Edition | February 2019 3 M Teachers Orient Teachers O M A model teaching session was E organized on 12.11.2018. Mrs. N Sheela Devi Bhaskaran, Academic T Supervisor, Ernakulam and Mrs. O Roopa, Academic Supervisor, U Coimbatore, both Panel Inspectors, S presented the model classes. English teachers handling classes I to VIII attended the same. Mrs. Sheela Devi taught the poem, “Daffodils”. Mrs. M Roopa had prepared a prose lesson, titled “Wrestling with the Phogats.” Dr. Mrs. Indra Jeyaraj, Vice E Principal, SHARPEN gave her feedback on the model classes. M An English Language Teaching Workshop was conducted by Orient Black Swanat the Orient Black Swan O Auditorium on 17th November. The topic for the day was on "The R changing role of Teachers of English". The Resource person was Mrs. I Heemal Handu That. She is an educator and teacher trainer for more than E four decades. She is the Examiner of International Examinations for S Trinity college of London, UK.Two of our teachers attended the workshop. Mrs.E.Pamila ,Mrs.Asha Ashok and Mrs.GeethaUnnikrishnan conducted a workshop for SBOA ( Madurai and Trichy CBSE )teachers on the topic “ Strategies to improve LSRW skills ( especially reading and writing skills)” Educational Tour: 131 boys accompanied by 10 teachers went on a n e d u c a t i o n a l t o u r t o Visakapatinam from 26.12.2018 to 31.12.2018. They visited Arakku, R.K. Beach, Rishikonda Beach, Thotalakonda Beach, Kailashagiri, Bora Caves, Tribal Museum, BotanicalGarden and enjoyed a cablecar ride. 'The best education ever received is through travel.' Keeping this in mind SBOA School and Junior College arranged an educational tour for girl students of class VIII-XI to Visakapattinam from 25.12.18- 30.12.18. A group of 146 girls with 12 teachers set out to explore the scenic beauty and other places of interest in the neighbouring state. Students visited BorraCaves,Arakku Valley,stunning stretches of beaches,museum,zoo to mention a few places. It was a memorable and fun lled experience for the participants.

4 Reflections | 14th Edition | February 2019 Glimpses of 40th Annual Sports Festival Students enthusiastically participated in the M th marathon to createan awareness on the conservation The 40 Annual Sports Festival of SBOA School O th of greenery. & Junior College was celebrated on 24 of January, M One Nation One Reading was observed on 25th E 2019. The Chief Guest for the function was N ShriN.Anbu, a world level power lifting champion, November 2018 to inculcate the reading habit among the children T declared openthe Sports Meet and delivered the O Sports Day message. The Chief Guest of the closing U ceremony was Shri Chandra SekharSakhamuri S IAS,Member Secretary, Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu, who honoured the winners M of various sports event. E M O R I E S

Harvest Festival : was celebrated in our school. Mr. G. Selvaraj, Secretary and Correspondent inaugurated the celebration. In his address, he appreciated the variety entertainment show put up by the students and their talents. It was a day to remember as each student was given pongal and a piece of sugarcane. SBI Green Marathon: Four hundred students and MATHS WEEK CELEBRATION a good number of teachers from SBOA School & Junior College participated in SBI Green Marathon MathsWeek celebration was observed from organized by SBI at OALGOT School Adayar. 28.01.2019 – 1.2.2019. Programmes like skits, songs, talks and play activities to inspire students in Maths were organized.

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M E MuthamizhVizha 2019 was celebrated with great M pomp and splendour on 31st January 2019. The three O chief guests RJ Karun, Samba Baakia, Tamizh Films R playback singer and poet Snehan of Big Boss fame I enthralled the audience with their charismatic E speeches. They gave suggestions to enhance their S life skills and develop a love for their language.

members. The Correspondent addressed the students and wished them well and gave tips on life skills. Two student representatives walked down their memory lanes to recapitulate and share their experience of school life. The hall tickets were distributed as blessings poured in from every corner of the school from all the teachers who had handled them for their stupendous performance in the forthcoming public exam. Activities of ATAL Tinkering Lab: A team comprising of Mrs. VijayalakshmiBalaji, Mr. Prakash and Mr. Krishna conducted orientation programmes and hand on training to students and teachers of various school. Many students from our s c h o o l Hall Ticket Issuing Ceremony : The austere Hall th participated in Ticket ceremony was conducted on 19 February, v a r i o u s 2019 for Std X and XII. The function was presided competitions and over by the Secretary and Correspondent exhibition and Mr.G. Selvaraj, accompanied by other management brought laurels to our school.

6 Reflections | 14th Edition | February 2019 Hindi was conducted by CBSE on 18th& 19th M January. Mrs. D.R. Easwari and Mrs. R. Manjula O Hindi Teachers attended the programme. M “ROADEO” :The Chennai Trafc Police had E deployed “ROADEO” a robot that will hit the streets N which is a trafc control and awareness creating T robot. It is designed by a group of students from O various city schools. Surya Mutharasuof VIII L is U S

M E M O R I E one among them. The event was published in the S newspaper on 14th January 2019. This “ROADEO” is now placed at the gallery in the Commissioner's Ofce and will be ready for public and students' visit in short time.

Technology Orientation with “ROADEO” for RSP Students Inaguration of Primary Staff Room on 28.01.2019 b y M r . G . S e l v a r a j , S e c r e t a r y a n d Correspondent, SBIOA Educational Trust. C a p a c i t y B u i l d i n g Programme for Class X

Reflections | 14th Edition | February 2019 7 M Outreach Programme: O th M Cyclone Gaja: On 20 November the school donated 100 bedsheets, E 100 lungis and 100 nighties to the people affected by the cyclone Gaja. N The relief materials were handed over to the Chief Education Ofcer, T Govt. of Tamil Nadu. O Kerala Floods: In view of the devastation caused by the floods in U Kerala, all the staff members of SBOA JC volunteered to donate a day's S salary towards flood relief. Mr. Manoharan , Vice Principal, Mr. KN. Nandagopal, Secretary, Staff Association and Mr. Soundar, M Secretary, Service Staff Association went to Alleppy, Kerala and handed E over school bags, notebooks, geometry boxes, water bottles, etc to the M students of three schools, a government school, an aided school and a O private school. R OUT REACH PROGRAMME by PRIMARY TEACHERS I E Primary teachers during Saturdays they S assists these students in the HOPE FOR THE HOPELESS ORPHANGE HOME FOR KIDS. SCOUTS AND GUIDE : REHOBOTH HOME FOR MENTALLY C H A L L E N G E D W O M E N , IYYAPPANTHANGAL, 26.11.2018 L I T T L E D R O P S – A N O L D A G E DESTITUTE HOME, PARANIPUTHUR, MANGADU, 28.11.2018 RSP:

MERCY HOME ORGANIZATION, KILPAUK, 28.11.2018 ARUVI ORGANIZATION AYANAVARAM, 28.11.2018 JRC: G U I L D O F S E R V I C E , A N N A N A G A R , ARUNODHAYAM NSS: VASANTHAM

8 Reflections | 14th Edition | February 2019 T h e H i n d u S t e p E n g l i s h M Olympiad: (2018-19) O Around 264 students from our M school took part in The Hindu Step E English Olympiad ,India's rst N tablet- based test and the results T are yet to be announced.Times O NIE Newsmakers Meet' was U conducted by NIE , Chennai. S

KeerthanaMuthukaruppan of 12 A M and Angelin of 12 A participated in E the programme and a test was M written for the selection process of O reporters for student edition. R I Childrens' Day E S A Rally on Helmet Awareness Inter School Quiz Competition Programme by RSP Students “QUIZ QUEST” was Organised by SBOA School and Jr.College on 7.2.2019 and Bhavan's Vidyashram bagged the rst place and were awarded SBOA Rolling Trophy Sky Books conducted a seminar on 8.12.2018. The topic of the seminar was 'Reach All, Teach All'. Mrs. T.V. Sarala and Mrs. Chellamma Devi attended the seminar for pre-primary teachers. The Resource Person was Mrs. SumathySudhakar working with Shriram Group. Glimpses of 36th Annual Scouts and Guides Camp held on 8th and 9th of February 2019 at Tonekala, Avadi. BMW – Workshop BMW – Workshop was held on 18th and 19th February 2019. The participants were from standard 1 and 2. Four hundred students were participated in this programme. They were divided into batches. Each batch had a theory and a practical class. The theory section went on for 45 minutes wherein they explained about

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trafc rules with signs, cautions and Do's & Don'ts. The Kids participated enthusiastically and answered the queries. Students taken part in practical's with “4” bike and “2” battery cars given for each child, with Real-Road set up and trafc signs were mentioned in it, and kids were guided by BMW – staffs

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10 Reflections | 14th Edition | February 2019 Badminton: CBSE Cluster which was held at Smash Bounce Varunika 6L , Deepa Lakshmi of G Badminton National Badminton Academy on 2.12.2018 10 H and S.R. Ananya of 9H. L Championship was held at Urmi Deepa Lakshmi of 10H and S. I Archery: C.Bryan Paul of 8C T School, Vadodara, Gujarat from represented Tamil Nadu State in Varunika of 6L are selected for th th T 20 to 24 November 2018. In the the 8th National Rural Games and Khelo India Tournament. Under 19 category S.P Sneha of E clinched the Silver medal in R 11J bagged the Silver Medal in recurvefor boys in the 14-15 years Mixed Doubles event. I age group. The tournament was N conducted by National Rural G Games Association and was held at Universal Academy from 30th G November to 2nd December 2018. R O U N D Roller Skating : CBSE National Roller Skating 2018-2019 was W organized by Krishna Public O School, Sarona, Rajpur from 26th R to 30th November 2018. K

In the State Level Inter school Badminton Tournament held at Rish International School on Taekwondo: First National 25.11.18, Varshini.Kof 6H bagged T a e k w o n d o S c h o o l the Second Runner up Trophy in Championship 2018-2019 was the Under 13 Singles event . held at Lucknow from 1st Nov. to Under 19 years Girls: Varshini K. of 6H clinched the 3rd Nov. 2018.Dikkshita L.N of 9N B. Sanjana – 11A –QUADS – Runner up Trophy in the Under 12 clinched the First Place in the 300 mts – I Place Girls' Singles event at the under 17 years and under 42 kg Chennai Sports Academy Inter category. B. Sanjana – 11A –QUADS – School Badminton Tournament R. Roshini of 7K won the First 500 mts – II Place Place in Under 14 years and Under AnushkaBisani 11G–QUADS- 38 kg category. 1000m- II Place Tennis :CBSE National Tennis Under 14 years Tournament 2018 -2019 was held Girls: at Billbong High International AvanthikaJagan School, Noida from 16th to 21st -9J QUADS November 2018. –1000mts–I Place Girls Under 17team clinched the Winner's trophy. The team members – S. Sri Harini 8N, S.

Reflections | 14th Edition | February 2019 11 G L Table Tennis: CBSE National Table Tennis Tournament 2018 was held I at Kausalaya World School, Greater Noida from 19th to 24th November T 2018. T Under 17 Girls E R The under 17 Girls team were the winners in the team event. The team I members are – M. Yazhini of 11J, V. Vaishnavi -11J, R. Thrisha 10O, and N R. Soundarya 11B. M. Yazhini of 11J and V. Vaishnavi of 11J G participatedinKhelo India. G M.R. Balamurugan of 6E, C.M. R M i t h r e s h w a r o f 8 H , N . U . O Dwarakesh 8K, S. Tharun Kumar U bagged the Third place in the team N event. D W O Under 17 Boys R K G. Varun 10 E, J. Sriram 9F, PradeepSivaa 11 I, secured the Third place in Team event. Under 17 Girls Mixed Doubles : M. Yazhini of 11J got the Third place Under 14 Boys Mixed Doubles: C. M. Mithreshwar of 8 H won the Third place Under 19 Girls – Mixed Doubles M.R. Mangalnayagi of 10H was the winner V. Poojamathi of 10M bagged the Third place.

Under 14 Boys Team M.R. Balamurugan of 6E, C.M. M i t h r e s h w a r o f 8 H , N . U . Dwarakesh 8K, S. Tharun Kumar bagged the Third place in the team event.

Under 19 Girls J. Nithika of 10N, M.R. Mangalnayagi of 10H, Jency Sharon of 10G and V. Poojamathi of 10M bagged the Third place.

12 Reflections | 14th Edition | February 2019 Swimming: CBSE Cluster National Swimming the team championship events. G st L Championship was held at DPS Ranchi from 21 Girls Under 14 years to 26th November 2018. I G. KeerthiSheevanii – 8K won the Silver medal in T Boys Under 11 years Aquathlon event. T E S. Gokulam of 4L clinched the Silver medal in 50 The Under 14 years Girls team won the Silver mts Back stroke R medal in 4 x 100 mtsFree style and 4 x 100 I S. Srinivas of 4D won the Silver medal in 50 mts mtsMedley relay. N Breast stroke event. Team members – R. Mridulavalli 7B, V. Malavikah G The Under 11 Boys team clinched the Silver 7J, G. KeerthiSheevani 8K and S. Sriharshinii – 7I G medal in 4 x 50 mts freestyle and in 4x50 mts Boys Under 17 years Medley relay. R G. Monishwar of 11H won the Bronze Medal in 50 O The team members are S. Srinivas 4D, S. Gokulan mts Freestyle U 4L, SaiHarishwar 4L, Vishal Viswanth 5C and H. N Kayyan 3C. Girls Under 17 years D The Under 11 Boys team were the Runners up in R. Jaahnavi of 11 H clinched the Silver medal in 50 mts Backstroke and in 50 mts Breast stroke W O R K

Athletics: CBSE National Athletic Meet 2018- Sam Alan Antony of 12 clinched the Silver in 2019 was organized by PSSEMR School, Triple Jump th th Devanagre, Karnataka from 12 to 16 Nov. 2018. Athletics: 16th Inter District National Junior Girls Under 14 Athletic Meet 2018 was held at S.V. University, st rd S. Sahana -8A bagged the Silver in Long Jump Tirupathi from1 to 3 December 2018. rd Girls Under 17 Meril Ann Mathew of 9A came 3 in Long Jump Krishna Jayashankar of 11J won the Silver in Shot Karate: Jayanth.N of 8J represented India and put won the Bronze in the Commonwealth Karate Cup 2018 held at Olive Convention Centre, Girls Under 19 Durban, South Africa from 29th November to 2nd Sranuja P. Narayan 9Q clinched the Gold in High December 2018. Jump 14th National Open Karate Championship was Boys Under 14 held at St. Joseph's Higher Sec School nd S.K. Karthick Raja of 8K won the Silver in 100 mts Thiruvapuram, Kanyakumari on 2 December 2018. R. Yuvan Shankar of 8G won the Second B. Rehan of 8D clinched the Silver in Long Jump place in Team Kata and Third place in Kumite. Boys Under 19 J.B. Deepak of 12 won the Bronze in 200 mts

Reflections | 14th Edition | February 2019 13 G Mallakhamb: Federation of India at Vizakapatinam from 18th to L T h e 3 1 s t S u b 23rd December 2018. S. Kavish of 9I won the Bronze I Junior National in Road Elimination 20 Km. T M a l l a k h a m b th T 64 National School Games Roller Skating Championship Championship 2018 was held at Shivaganga Roller E 2018 was held at th th R Skating Rink, Belgaum from 26 to 29 December Masonic Public 2018. I S c h o o l , N e w N Delhi from 30th S. Kavish of 9I won the Silver medal in Road III G November to 2nd (3000 mts). G December 2018. Archery: V.P. YatinNiteesh of 6N won theGold P. Sutejas Reddy medal in Indian Compound in Under 14 years and R nd O of 4C won the 2 the Bronze medal in Indian Compound in Under 17 U Place in Pole Boys category in the State Level Open Archery N Mallakhamb. Tournament – 'Amma Memorial Trophy 2018' held D C h e s s : at Erode on 2nd December 2018 Thirumal Chess V.P. Krishitha of 2H clinched the Silver medal in W Academy State Recurve event in Under 8 years Girls category in the O Level Children State Level Open Archery Tournament – ' Amma R Chess Tournament was held at Annie Matriculation th th Memorial Trophy 2018 held at V.O.C. stadium, K Hr. Sec. School on 29 and 30 December 2018 Erode on 2nd December. D. Aishwaryalakshmi of 5K was the winner in The Girls Handball team was selected to play in the Under 11 years category. Chief Minister's Trophy 2018-2019, District Level Thiruvalluvar District Chess Association conducted Sports & Games Tournament on 5th& 6th February selection for the Tamil Nadu State Championship at 2019. They clinched the Runner up position. Oxford School, Thirunindravur on 23rd Dec 2018. 1.V. Amirtha Varshini-12 C R.S.PranavSai Ram of Std. I C got First place by winning 4 points and M. Lohith of 1G got Second 2. W.Esther Sharon- 12 A place by winning 3 points in Under 7 boys 3. Keerthana- 11 D category.Both are selected for the Tamil Nadu State Championship to be held at Salem in May 2019. 4. S.Akshatha- 10 H Tanya Kavya school of Sports conducted Tamil In the West Sahodaya Cluster Table Tennis Nadu State Level Children Chess Tournament at Tournament which was held on 15.2.2019 at MVM Nehru Stadium on 5th and 6th of Jan 2019. Chetpet in under 14 years girls category our school R.S.PranavSai Ram of 1 Ireceived the First prize, were the winners. trophy and certicate with 6.5 points out of 7 rounds in Under 7 Boys category

Roller Skating: 56th National Roller Skating Championship was organized by Roller Skating

14 Reflections | 14th Edition | February 2019 REARING TO ROLLER SKATE G L S. Kavish of IX I has rolled into the hearts of many with his stupendous I performances in Roller Skating. In the year 2018 -2019, he has bagged T 10 Gold medals, 5 Silver medals and 4 Bronze medals participating in T National, State and District meets conducted by RSFI / SGFI /SSFI at E Chennai, Vizak and Belgaum. His achievements of 19 medals speaks of R his tremendous potential and a promising future in the eld of Roller I Skating. N Karthikeyan gives SBOAJC the trophy G M.Karthikeyan(56) helped SBOA School and Junior College, defeat G Chennai Public School R () by 68 O runs in the nal of the Father Mathews State Level under 14 U tournament. The scores (nal) : SBOA Junior College N (Anna Nagar)186 for six in 30 overs (M.Karthikeyan 56, D L.Rahul 39, S.Sriman three for 32) bt Chennai Public School, (Thirumazhisai) 118 for four in 30 overs (Kshtij 38 , W S.Sriman 25) O Special Awards : Man of the Match M.Karthikeyan (SBOA) R Best Batsman : L.Rahul (SBOA) Best All Rounder K :SanjaiSolairaj (SBOA) Best Fielder :Kshitij (CPS) Best Bowler : R.Prayag (CPS) Promising Cricketer:Sriman.

WINNERS OF MICRO EVENT(GIRLS) - EDUSPORT

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20 Reflections | 14th Edition | February 2019 World Scholars Cup: 18 students accompanied by painting competition conducted by 'The G two teachers and two parents left for USA on 15th VanavilPanpattuMaiyam and Tamil ValarchiThurai. L I November to participate in the Final Round of Tamil Nadu Science Forum conducted Science World Scholars Cup. Fifty eight countries, 2,300 T Talent Test at the State level. Students from all over T students participated in The Tournament of the state took up the test on 25th November 2018. We Champions of World Scholar's Cup 2018 at Yale E University, USA from 16th to 22nd November 2018. R Our students won 62 Gold medals and 47 Silver I medals. N G G R O U N D W are proud to say AmudhuSundaram (VII-C) and O ShyamSundar(VIII-M) got state ranks. Srinivasan R Sridhar (IX-D) got district rank. They were K honoured by a team of Scientists. Dr. K.V.Rao Scientic Society organized National Level Science Project “SPARK INNOVATION AWARDS 2018-19” in on 19th January

In the MahaKaviBharathiThiruvizha held on 9th December 2018 at KalaivanarArangam one thousand students took part in the exclusive contest on the spot. Sahana of UKG I won the First place and Poorvika of 3A won the special prize. 2019.Out of 150 projects, 35 projects were selected On 13.12.2018 S. Shiren of 7I and V. Mithily of 8F to be presented at Hyderabad. Two of our projects won the First and Second prize respectively in were selected. The students are 1. Srihari Shankar VIII 'F' and 2 . Surya Mutharasu VIII 'L'.

Reflections | 14th Edition | February 2019 21 G The project “SMART GRID” presented by Surya L Mutharasu won the 1st place with much appreciation I by the panelists and he was awarded the “JUNIOR T SCIENTIST” and the award will be given in the T Scientists Meet to be conducted in April 2019. E R Industrial Waste Management organized “Young Environmental Scientist Award “. Science project I th N on 27 January 2019 at IIT Madras. Students from G Government Schools, Aided Schools, Matriculation and CBSE Schools participated.Meera VII 'E' G presented the project on the topic “Super Wind Mill R on Highways” was judged as the “Noteworthy O Project Award“ with a cash award ofRs.3000/-. U N International Spell Bee (2018-19) D 827 students participated in the Inter-school Level SpellBee Competition.M.SyedAarin Yusuf of 7 D W won the school topper medal and a certicate. O SOF- International English Olympiad (2018-19) R K

S. Shyam Sunder of 8 M participated in the Spell Bee International and accomplished the rst position for the academic year 2017-18 in the Medal of Distinction at zonal level was won by Neha National Level and secured the 10th Rank in the Charm Thomas of 10 O and AdithyaParthsarathyof International level.(2017-18) The results were 12 H announced in the academic year 2018 19. Story Writing: M.Mathiraj of 10 ' I ' became an author of a book “The Story Of Two Hearts”.

22 Reflections | 14th Edition | February 2019 National Level Short Story Writing Contest by G Novella: L I Novella received 500+ entries out of which they T approved and published 300+ stories. 30+ of our T students' stories were published. In the second E round ,totally 20 stories were shortlisted by Novella R for the contest. I Junior list: three of our students' stories ( out of 20) N were shortlisted in the junior category. ( The Heist of G the Pink – Nideesh of 7 I, Live Machines – KesavKiran of 7 N and The Worst of Nightmare G –AnjishnuRaha of 9 A) R O Youth list:9 of our students' stories ( out of 20) were U shortlisted in the Youth category. ( Perspective – Our primary children won the overall trophy in the N M.Mathiraj of 10 I , Serendipity, a Happy Chance – Inter school Cultural Competition conducted by CSI D RithanyaGopu of 9P, Mystery of the Black Diamond Ewart Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Rolex – TarunGopinath of 11 G, Club Combat – Chennai W VarunAnbalagan of 10 B, A Wily While – P.Birithik O of 10 K , Gerard, the Wizard – Gita KiranMayi of 9 R H, Breathe – Sriya of 10 A , Secret in a Box – K AnanthikaSelvam of 10 F and Happiness – Gayathri .S.R. of 9 G. The team of Novella invited our students to participate in Novella Fest 2019 which was held at International Centre, Goa. Mathiraj of 10 I won the rst prize in the Youth category. A National Debate Competition was conducted by Verbattle from 17 Jan 2019 to 25 Jan 2019 at DayanandSagar University, Bengaluru. Four teams from SBOA School participated in the competition.SBOA School and Junior College Mark Gregareous School bagged the third prize with a prize money of Rs.50000/-. The team members were Dhruv and JassimKhaleel of Std VIII.

K.Kavyashree of 5N won 1st Prize in drawing competition held at VR Mall Organized by Global An Oratorical competition was organised for Art schools and colleges by the CSIR – Central Leather

Reflections | 14th Edition | February 2019 23 G Research Institute ,Adyar on 23rd January 2019 in its The project “MARIMO” was selected for the L premises in memory of Dr.A.L.Mudhaliar.Arzu National Level Science Exhibition I nd Ashok Malhotra of Std 9 bagged the 2 place and Trafc Warden Organisation had conducted T th was given a cash prize of Rs.3000/- on 29 January Marching Republic Day Parade. Arjun V of 8J and T 2019. E Jai Keerthana of 8F were selected as Best RSP R Cadets from our school to perform in the RD Parade. I VidhulViswanath Achievement in 2019 N 1. Tamil Nadu Inter School and Inter Collegiate G Swimming meet 2019 G 25m Free style event - Gold medal R 25m Breast Stroke - Gold medal O 25m Back Stroke - Gold medal U N 2. Kids Olympiad 2019 D Frog race - Bronze medal 3. S.B.O.A School and Junior College (40th W CBSE organized Regional Level Science Exhibition Annual Sports Festival 2018-19) O on 24th and 25th January at VelammalVidyalaya, Mel R Ayanambakkam. Obstacle Race - Gold medal K Two projects were presented from our school: 1. Nideesh Kumar and Naveen VII-I presented “Fuel from Plastic”.

Amudhu Sundaram .S and Vainavi VII-C presented Tamil Nadu Roller Skating Association 2018-19 “MARIMO”.

State Meet held at S.S.AcademyAyna mbakkam, Chennai on 15th November 2018. S Mohamed Medalaj from class UKG I has won rst place in State Meet awarded with two gold medals.

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