ANNUAL REPORT 2022-2023

Learning gives creativity. Creativity leads to thinking. Thinking provides knowledge and knowledge makes you great.

With much delight I present this 25 th Annual report which enumerates the labour of love, activities and achievements of the School during the academic year 2022- ‘23. With the blessings of Heavenly Inspiration Parumala Saint Gregorios and Founder Patron Late Lamented His Holiness Moran Mor Baselios Mathoma Mathews II Catholicose of the East, our progress has an upward trend and it is my pleasure to inform you that more and more parents flock to this temple of learning making Baselios Vidyanikethan as the first choice for their wards.

The progress of the school depends on the committed faculty, support of the administrative staff, sufficient resources, responsible students and indeed the cooperative parents. Above all we are lucky that we are enjoying the full support of a qualified, energetic and enthusiastic Manager, Rev. Fr. Kuriakose George.

RE-OPENING OF THE SCHOOL FOR THE ACADEMIC SESSION 2022-23

With high expectations and academic dreams Baselians began their journey through the year 2022-‘23 on 1 st June 2022. The Manager and the Principal along with the staff welcomed the students back to a new academic year with a prayerful beginning that included various programmes at the school auditorium. The school blessing ceremony was held on 6 th June by Rev. Fr. Kuriakose George along with other priests.

A GLIMPSE OF THE ACADEMIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS

The academic ability of Baselians was proved again with 100% success in the class X and XII Board Examination held in March 2022.

Abel Joy of Science stream and Anna Benny of Commerce stream emerged as the school toppers by securing 89% and 91% marks respectively in class XII and Adidev Suresh of Class X became the topper by securing 95% marks.

This year 23 students are preparing to appear for AISE and 10 students in AISCE. Our efforts, prayers and best wishes are always with them.

On 15 th August 2022 Baselian family assembled to the auditorium and honoured all the students of Class X and XII. Rev.Fr. Kuriakose George, the Manager of the school appreciated all students for their remarkable achievement and distributed mementos.

STREAMS

The different stream combinations for the Higher secondary are :

SCIENCE STREAM

• English (core) , Physics, Chemistry, Biology with optional Mathematics / IP

• English (core),Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics with optional Computer Science

  COMMERCE STREAM

• English (core), Accountancy, Business Studies, Economics , I P with optional Mathematics / Computer science

SCHOOL PARLIAMENT ELECTION AND INVESTITURE CEREMONY

For the selection of skilled and quality leaders, Meet the Candidate session was organized on 4 th July 2022. The School Election was held on 5 th July 2022 under the guidance of the Principal and the Department of Social Science where in the students of class V to XII casted their votes through ballet system.

Four houses have been formed for organizing various co-scholastic activities. On 13 th July 2022, the Investiture Ceremony was held. Rev.Fr. Kuriakose George vested powers to the newly elected office bearers and inaugurated the co-curricular activities of the school for the year 2022-23. Master Abel Philip Paul of Class XII, the Head Boy and Ameya Shibu of Class XII, The Head Girl along with Arts Club Secretary, Sports Captain, Games Captain, House Captains and Parliamentary leaders of various classes were honoured with badges and sashes by the Manager and the Principal.

TEACHERS EMPOWERMENT & TRAINING

Teachers should be updated because it is keep to success in the field of education. Teachers attended workshops and various training programmes to update themselves. They also attended the mandatory training session asper affiliation by- law of CBSE.

SEMINAR AND TRAINING PROGRAMMES

‘Life skills’ are important and CBSE introduced it in the curriculum too. To develop the ability to meet difficulties in life school arranged various life skill programmes. Training sessions, career guidance classes etc. were conducted for the students of all sections in order to motivate and equip them with various skills. Career guidance class

was organized for the students of Class XII, Students with special needs are identified by the class teachers and subject teachers. These students are then regularly counseled by the school wellness teacher.

DEPARTMENT WISE PROGRAMMES

English Department

Reading Day was observed on 19 th June and reading week from 9 th to 26 th . Students from different classes introduced different books and famous authors. All the language departments conducted Art integration activities for the students of class 5-11 in which the students exhibited their lessons through various art forms. They made a magazine that helped the students to identify famous writers. The students of class IX made newspaper with the programmes and events conducted in our school.

Malayalam Department conducted various programmes in connection with Reading Day which includes, Quiz competition based on famous authors, various programmes arranged in connection with Kerala Piravi ie, Malayali Manka , Malayali Mannan Competition – Speech based on the important art forms of Kerala and the Head of the Department of Malayalam delivered speech on importance of November 1 st.

Mathematics Department celebrated Mathematics Drawing Day on 12 th August and every student brought various drawings in connection with Mathematics and conducted exhibition. All were so eager to explain about their works.

Science Department conducted skit and rally upto Vettickal junction in connection with International Day against Drug Abuse on 27 th of June 2022. Classes I- XII participated in the programme and it was a great success. Poster making competition was conducted based on the theme ‘Say no to Drugs and Yes to Life . Sashtra Sahithya Parishad conducted Ottamthullal in the School Campus and everyone enjoyed it.

Sashtra Sahithya Parishad conducted a class on 29 th of July about Chandrayan . Students were so interested in the class and they clarified their doubts too.

World Ozone day was observed on 16 th September 2022. Students conducted a skit for the same and bad effects of depletion of ozone layer were also discussed.

International Science day was observed on 10 th November. Students were so thrilled and excited. They conducted a quiz about inventions, discovers etc. and the children in all fields we honoured them with certificates.

Social Science Department also conducted also conducted various programmes . In order to promote the postal development and making the students aware about the post office working system, the invitation letters of our Dayara Perunnal to the parents were written by students on postcards and posted the cards through Vettickal post office..

On 26 th November, we celebrated the Constitution day. Students of various classes spoke about the history of Indian Constitution and its importance.

Congratulations to all the teachers for taking too much effort in arranging various programmes for the development of our students.

INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY was celebrated on 21 st June 2022. A team of students under the direction of Yoga trainer , Mrs Maya M K conducted yoga demonstration at the school auditorium. Mrs. Maya M K delivered a speech about the importance of yoga to lead a healthy life.

76 th INDEPENDENCE DAY of our nation was celebrated on 15 th August 2022 at 9 am with great patriotic spirit. Rev.Fr.Kuriakose George hoisted the flag and Master Abel Philip Paul the Head Boy delivered the message of the day. Various programmes like March Past, Rally, Patriotic Song Competition (House Wise) etc. make the programme an amazing one.

TEACHER’S DAY

Baselians celebrated Teachers’ Day “Gurudakshina” 2022 on 5 th September with colourful activities. The students of class X took privilege of organizing the event. The event was inaugurated by our manager Rev. Fr. Kuriakose George . All the teachers were honoured with flowers , Gurudakshina and greeting cards made by the students. Various games were arranged for them by the students. Teachers performed dance, music and skit for the students. Teachers conducted the assembly with dedication.

KALOTSAV - 2022

To bring up the hidden talents of our students and to showcase their talents, the school promotes a lot of opportunities every year. The school level Arts Fest ‘TALENTIA’ 2022 was conducted on 16 th and 17 th August 2022. All the programmes were conducted house wise and winners were awarded with trophies and certificates along with house points. So the students are showing their team spirit through their talents too… Every day conducted class wise assembly for the students of Std II – XII and various opportunities were provided to them for developing and exhibiting the talents.

Around 56 students selected to CKSC Kalotsav and everyone was awarded with various grades and Akhil A of class VII bagged 1 st place in painting and he got an opportunity to participate in State Kalotsav held at Carmel CMI Public School.

SCIENCE FAIR

To nurture and develop scientific ideas and creativity in students we organize Art and Science Fair every year. This year it was on 22 nd September, which was inaugurated by our Manager Rev. Fr. Kuriakose George . Future scientists, skilled artists and dedicated mathematicians exhibited their skills and proved their knowledge with lot of enthusiasm. The art integrated projects by students of class IX - XII were appreciated by all.

CHILDREN’S DAY was celebrated colourfully. Students participated in different colourful programmes. A colourful rally was also conducted from school to Vettickal junction. Our teachers presented a value based comedy skit for entertaining the children on their special day.

CLUB ACTIVITIES

Club activities help to develop some specific skills in children that are crucial for their career. It also develops leadership skills in students. Inauguration of various clubs was held on 15 th July followed by Language Club programmes, Sanskrit 2022. Students from various classes performed skit ,dances etc.In addition to this we have other clubs like Art & craft, Stitching ,Zumba, Fitness, Garden (Vegetable & Flowering plants), Karate, Music, Dance, IT, Painting & Drawing, Cooking, Skating etc…once in a week .

KINDERGARTEN

Kindergarten is the first opportunity for children to begin to understand that school is a place for learning and working.They will learn about sharing, taking turns, respecting the right of other’s and taking care of themselves.

We always encouraged a joyful atmosphere to our tiny tots. Playway methods of teaching and activity oriented learning methods have been followed in our KG section. This year several events and celebrations were conducted.We celebrated Father’s day on June 17 th. All the fathers of our kids attended the function and they were entertained by the cultural programme. We celebrated Doctor’s day on July 1st. Dr. Geetha visited the children and gave awareness about healthy life style and healthy food . On 22 nd July

Mango day was celebrated with colourful programmes. Students and teachers prepared variety of dishes using mango like mango shake, juice , chutney , pickles, cake, ice cream, toffee, halwa , puttu etc… On 2 nd September we celebrated Onam . Malayali Manka and Malayali mannan competition was the excellent among all. On 13 th September Grandparent’s day was celebrated. All Grandparents attended the function with colourful thought and peaceful mind and their grandchildren honoured them with flowers. All were so happy and we had arranged special programmes for the grand parents . On 26 th September Art exhibition competition was also conducted. Our children with the help of their parents displayed many extraordinary creative items. On 14 th November we celebrated Children’s day. Students were in Chachajis costume to show their love and respect to Nehruji.Fancy dress competition was held on the same day. On 21 st November celebrated Joy giving day. On that day our kids visited a Rehabilitation Centre and distributed cakes to the inmates and entertained by various Programmes. Christmas celebration was on 20 th December and our kids participated in Angel & Santa competition.

SPORTS AND GAMES

The Department of Physical Education planned various inter-house indoor and outdoor events throughout the year. We have conducted Interschool Football match and it was so interesting for the students, and their participation was excellent. We planned to conduct the Annual Sports Meet Sportivo- 2022 on 17 th and 18 th November. Unfortunately our Education trainer passed away in an accident on 5 th October when they were going to Ootty. So we couldn’t do any sports items afterwards. It was actually a tragedy of Baselios.

P T A

The School gives a lot of importance in maintaining relationship with parents. In every activities of the school, the parents are rendering selfless service and encourages us with their valuable suggestions. The Open House meeting permits the two way communication between Teachers and Parents providing a good platform for the face -to - face interaction regarding all the issues concerning the progress of the students. The Executive committee of PTA met various times this year and they were with us in all our happiness. Every year P T A is renouncing the three toppers from each classes 1 st. 2 nd, and 3 rd respectively by giving mementos, certificates and cash awards. An effective, informative and interesting class was organised by the school for our parents on 23 rd November. Mr.K.V.Anoopkumar consultant Psychologist, Wellness Hospital

Ernakulam led the class. The support and co-operation extended for the success of all the activities of the school are appreciated by all.

SCHOOL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

The effective functioning of the day to day activities of the school are efficient since SMC is constructed . Under the guidance and leadership of Rev.Fr.Kuriakose George , our manager and the member of CBSE School Management Association, Ernakulam District. It is constituted as per the direction given in the affiliation bye law of CBSE. The Committee expressed their satisfaction in the smooth functioning of the school and offered all the support in all the activities of the school.

OBITUARY

A sadness and sense of loss that results from the death of someone close is immeasurable. Amidst all our achievements we remain with painful heart. We the Baselian family witnessed the loss of six dear ones in 2022. Our beloved Physical Education Trainer Mr.Vishnu V K, Class XII students Anjana Ajith, Emmanual C S, and Class X students Criss Winterborn Thomas, Diya Rajesh and Elna Jose died in an accident. We honour and remember them and keep their memories afresh.

CONCLUSION

On this memorable occasion as we recount our success with pride and happiness, we wish to dedicate all our achievements to the efforts of a committed team called the Baselian Family. We humbly salute our visionary leaders of the past and great ones of the present and seek divine grace and blessings to guide us in all our future endeavors. On this special occasion I would like to express my sincere gratitude to our Manager, office suptd. and PTA President for the unconditional support and timely guidance extended to me for executing my responsibilities in a free and smooth way.

Finally offering thanks and praises to the heavenly faiths for his blessings, saint Parumala Thirumeni, the Heavenly Patron of our school for his constant intercession and protection.