The SPA Beacon

TThhee SPA Beacon EEqqYYuueeaaaanrnriimomoffiittyy Online Edition 2 Campus Bulletin Principal's Message Principal's Message Hearty congratulations to the ICSE and ISC batch of 2020-21 for the fabulous result and kudos to the toppers for being so Here comes another edition of 'The SPA Beacon', the consistent. Sincere thanks and appreciation also goes to all the Patricians right from LKG, for taking on the online quarterly pen ups, giving a comprehensive peep into the classes and subsequent exams so boldly and participating in as many extra-curricular activities as possible in and outside happenings of the campus. Although, the Covid pandemic and teachers for all the assistance and continuous paralyzed almost all activities everywhere, a lot of action monitoring, and parents for the generous support in every was on behind the curtain using all the available possible way. technology. The world in general has experimented with a lot of alternatives, learned a million new ways while the Sincere prayers and heartfelt condolences to all those who traditional methods took the back seat at least for a while lost their loved ones owing to Covid pandemic or otherwise. giving the driver’s seat mainly to technology. In short, a May their souls be granted eternal rest by the Almighty and new world order is in the anvil and quite possibly, we will the bereaving families be comforted. have a healthy mixture of both post covid era. As I scribble this, I know the student fraternity is burning Methods of learning in the educational sector underwent their midnight oil for the impending Onam examinations. Be tremendous transition and so did all other activities assured of my best wishes and prayers for the same. Best of associated with it. The efficacy of the changeover, is luck and God’s blessings to the ISC batch of 2020-2021 as perhaps questionable and might take a while to prove itself they move out to face the future which is standing out there, but the effort and intention is worth a million with the confounding tag line 'Expect the unexpected'. Best compliments. After all, optimism is the driving force wishes to the newly inducted school council, sincere thanks behind every human action as someone rightly opined, to all the contributors of the ‘Beacon’ and to the Editorial “Every exit has an entry somewhere, every end has a new team for collating, editing and tastefully designing the same. beginning, every dark cloud has a silver lining … never While appreciating and wishing the entire Patrician family leave hope, Life means endless possibilities.” the very best and God’s generous blessings, let us hope and pray for a healed world.                         Happy reading, ICSE SScchhoooollTTooppppeerrss                                                                           Bro. Dennis Joseph,                                                                           Principal NEONA99M.4AR%IA  SHAJI A9N9N.2F%LO S RAJI 9M9A.2R%Y RAJESH ROSE9LI9N.2M%ARIA T J ELIT9A9A%NN BINU AD9IT9Y%A NAIR ISC- Science and Humanities ALINA98J%OYKUTTY GOU9R7I .R3A%JESH R PR9IY7A%ANTO TI9Y6A.8FR%ANCO NAVNE9ET6H%SANTHOSH (MHuEmE9N5aA.n3KiSt%iHeIs N) AIR

School Toppers (ISC)- Science A+ ALEENA MARTIN JOSHUA BENCHAMIN SREELAKSHMI MANOJ SANDRA SAIJU ATHUL SHAJI NEHA GEO FERNANDO THIRUTHANATHIL SARA VARGHESE 92.8% 92.8 % 94.8% 93.8 %    93.8 %   93.5 % 92.8 % 92.8 % IRIN ANN SAJI JASMINE JOSE JANIS REJI ANN SANDRA SHAJU DEBORAH JOSEPH ANNET JOSY JOSNA MARIA JOSEPH 92.5 % 92.3% 92.3 % 91.5% 91.5 % 92 % 91.5% ANAMIKA BABU JOSEPH MANAVALAN GOKUL GIRISH AKHILA PAUL SHARON JIJU APARNA PAUL 91.5% NIMITHA BINOY 91.3% 91.3%   91.3 % 90.5 % 90.3 % 91.3% A+ School Toppers (ISC)- Humanities DIYA JOSEPH SENONU SHAJI KRISHNANANDANA P G SARAH JOJY SRADHA G SANKAR 93 % 93 % 93% 90% 90% School Toppers (ISC)- Commerce ANNA JOHNSON SARA B THEkKINIATH ALEENA JIJO MEGNA TERESA JOJI 89.3% 87.5% 86.8% 86.8%

A+ School Toppers ICSE Batch JOSEPH DENNIS CHRIS BENNY SANU JOSEPH SANIYA SAIJU IRENE SABU MARIA JOBY 98.80% 98.60% 98.60% 98.20% 98% 98 % ALAN  SIJO SARAH ALEX MAYOORA A S TREESA JEWEL VEENA PRAMOD ANET MARIA 97.8% 97.8% 97.80% 97.6% 97.8% 97.8% JULIETTE LIZSNOW GOWRINANDHANA H SEBIN JOY NANDANA  S ANTONY MAJO DIYA S 97.4 % 97.4% 97.4% 97.2% 97.4% 97.4% HANNA JOMON GAUTHAM C KIRAN VRINDA PRAMOD PRANAV PAUL TIA SAJEEV ELIZABETH CHERIAN 97.2% 97.2% 97% 97% 96.8% 97.2% LENA MARY NANDANA TESSA THOMAS NIRMAL K ALIAS ANJANA DINU SANIA SHIJI 96.8 % VIDHYADHRAN 96.2 % 96 % 96 % 96.6 % 96.6%

A+ School Toppers ICSE Batch JOHN SAVIO AKSHAY T BIJU KRISHNAN P R GESU LESLE DANNY MOONJELY CATHERINE JOSE 96% 96 % 95.8 % 95.6% 95.4 % 95.2% DIYA SHOBY ERIC SHYAM ALIN ROSE ANUGRAHA JAMES ANN MARY WINSON ANRIYA JOSHY 95.2 % 95.2 % 95 % 95 % 94.8 % 94.8 % SHARON ROSE ANN MIYA SIBI BASIL ROY JACOB JIBI FEBA ELDHO SONIYA THOMAS 94.8 % 94.6 % 94.6 % 94.6 % 94.6 % 94.4 % ALEENA MARTIN DARWIN JOSE CATHARINE  JOHN DONA KAVUNGAL NANDITHA DEEPESH DONA WILSON 94.4 % 94.4 % 94.2% 94.4 % 94.2 % 94.2 % EDWIN SHAJO MARIA ROSE JOY NAVEENA JOY RIYA BENNY JEEVAN JOSE BRIGITH SIJU 94.2 % 94.2 % 94 % 94 % 94 % 94 %

A+ School Toppers ICSE Batch DIYA SEBY MARIA GIJU CHARLES T ANTU CHRISTEENA CYRIL LENA BIJU SONA JAFY 93.6 % 93.6% 93 % 92.8 % 93.6% 93 % MARIYA PAUL AMITHA VINOJ DEEPAK M R HRITHIKVINAYAK R VYSHNAVI RENJITH YELDO K VARGHESE 92.8 % 92.6 % 92.6% 92.6 % 92.6 % 92.4 % JOHNSTIN JOSEMON ANN PRIYA BIJU ANGEL JOHNEY BEN FRANCIS CLERIN CLARA JACINTH JOY 92% 92 % 92 % 91.8 % 92.4 % 92.2% ALEENA BABU RIA JOSEPH CHRIS JOEMON ANGEL SARA SAJI THOBITH K PAUL ANITTA JOY 91.2% 91% 90.4 % 90.8 % 90.6 % 90.6 % ANJALY MARISA S CHAKIATH JOE FRANCIS 90.4% DEVASSYKUTTY 90.4% 90.4%

Kaleidoscopic view 2021-22 Year of Resilience Provincial's Visit The Annual Visitation of Provincial Rev Bro Jerome was in the month of January. He officially met the staff members on 14 January, 2021. He appreciated the teachers for adapting to new methodologies in teaching to cope with the need of the time. Ms. Naveena accorded a warm welcome to Bro. Jerome and Ms. Delma presented him a bouquet on behalf of the entire SPA family.                                                                     Ms. Syndia Thereesa Jose VV iiccee--PPrriinncciippaall''ss BBiirrtthhddaayy The birthday of our Vice Principal Rev. Bro. John Britto was also celebrated in the school along with the Provincial’s visit. Ms. Neethu felicitated Bro John. He was presented a gift, a small token of love, by Ms. Rekha and a bouquet by Ms. Soumya. Ms. Syndia Thereesa Jose RReeppuubblliiccDDaayyCCeelleebbrraattiioonn Republic Day was celebrated strictly adhering to the Covid-19 protocols. Thus, the usual gathering and cultural programmes were avoided. Our Principal Rev. Bro. Dennis Joseph hoisted the tricolor flag followed by the singing of the National Anthem.

Prayer Service A short prayer service in honour of the Board batch of Resilience Class XII was organised in the Delany Hall on April 13,2021.It was held in two sessions to maintain covid protocols.Principal Bro. Dennis Joseph, Superior Bro. Jose, Vice Principal Bro. John Britto, teachers and board aspirants attended the prayer meeting. The serene setting of the hall with lit lamps, flowers and books kept as offertory created a prayerful ambience. Readings from Holy Scriptures, intercessory prayers and hymns was followed by prayer of blessing led by the Principal and the Vice Principal. The service was a stress reliever for the board aspirants. MMss.. SSyynnddiiaa TThheerreeeessaa JJoossee A glimpse of online classes It’s wise to acknowledge the importance of e-learning , the need of the hour. It is also demonstrating to the learners that they are in touch with the needs of today’s modern workforce and it’s relevant technologies. It has been our constant endeavour to adopt new strategies to make the online teaching more effective where we are working to create a more positive and collaborative learning environment for our students.

moving to theYear of Equanimity An unexamined life is not worth living - Socrates. As the Vice Principal of the school, I feel honoured and privileged to be the part of St. Patrick's Academy, where each and every individual is a learner and everyday is an opportunity to learn and to discover. Education is all about an awakening of the mind and commitment to the w ork that we do. Bro. John Britto, We, at SPA, endeavour to provide ample opportunities Vice- Principal to each student to understand and discover themselves 1.Understand that learning is a life-long process and to face and overcome challenges presented to     in which we learn from womb to tomb. them. We take pride in helping them grow and 2. Develop a wide range of interests and develop into sensitive, responsible and well-rounded     activities. personalities of the next generation. We look at 3. Have definite plans for the future. ourselves as a community of learners, where everyone 4. Grow up with a healthy curiosity about the learns.     world. Teaching in the first place is a mission or a 5. Pursue worthwhile leisure time activities. commitment. Moulding the mind of a child is indeed 6. Show interest in formulating new ideas. a noble mission. We deal with human beings, and no 7. Find your unique talent. two individuals are the same. Therefore, let us respect 8. Aim high and be honest. and accept the student as he/ she is and not compare 9. Live with enthusiasm. one with the other. We have to handle each of our 10. Don't worry about your problems. students with utmost care. Let us try our best in 11. Learn not what to think but how to think. helping the students to not only discover the hidden 12. Honour your parents and respect everyone. qualities and talents within but to develop them. 13. Look upto people who set you a good Dear children, all of us are created in the image and        example. likeness of God. God has blessed us abundantly in so 14. Assume your full share of responsibility many ways. God has given you the freedom to enjoy        of the world. all the blessings he has showered on each one of us. 15. Pray consistently and confidently. In order to accomplish all your goals and to follow the right path,. God will be with you always to guide, protect Here are a few recommendations. and lead you in the right path. . God bless us all! A feather in the cap of SPA !!! It’s indeed a very proud moment for all Viswajith V RPatricians as our little champ, Viswajith V R, of class IV A makes it to the International Book of Record for being the fastest to recite the United Nation recognized countries, capitals and their currencies. His quest for knowledge led him to make YouTube videos where he shares current affairs and general facts. It is his perseverance and grit which has led him to this position. Hats off to you dear!!! Ms Manju Poulose Congratulations!!!

Student Council Members 2021-22 Head Head Jr. Head Jr. Head Sports Sports Boy Girl Boy Girl Captain Captain Ashwin Nair Sancta Maria Eby Bijoy Cenna Benny Anna Jose Akhil George Sports Sports Cultural Cultural Cultural Cultural Vice-Captain Vice-Captain Captain Captain Vice-Captain Vice-Captain Lena M. Joykutty Sanu Joseph Helen A Philip Bhoumik Eugene Eric Shyam Treesa J. Benny Tagore Gandhi Delany Aloysius House House House House House House Captain Captain Vice-Captain Vice-Captain Prefect Prefect Angel Johnson Emil Wilson Nandana S K Thobith K P Evelyn R. Shyam Leo Paul Daimy House House House House House House Captain Captain Vice-Captain Vice-Captain Prefect Prefect Elias Alencheril Maria Gipson Danny Moonjelly Maria Rose Joy Christa Sajeev Bevel Eugene House House House House House House Captain Captain Vice-Captain Vice-Captain Prefect Prefect Uremese Joy Anna Merin Sunil Sebin Joy Neona Maria Kalyani Nair Chris Joby House House House House House House Captain Captain Vice-Captain Vice-Captain Prefect Prefect Basil Sunny Delna Sebastain Jacob Jiby Veena Pramod Maria Martin Akhil  Paul

REOPENING DAY ASSEMBLY The classes for the new academic year Vice Principal Rev. Bro. John Britto reminded the students and parents about the respect and commenced on 7th June, 2021 in the virtual kindness to be given to each other. platform. A special assembly was arranged as a The presentation on the theme of the year welcome note to the new beginning. 'Equanimity' conveyed the relevance and After the words of welcome by Elizabeth Job, a importance of the idea. special prayer was led by Alwin Wilson. The The assembly came to an end with the school song prayer song by the school choir raised our by choir. Students of Class XII took initiative for spirits to the Almighty.It was followed by the the conduct of the assembly under the guidance of message by Principal Rev. Bro. Dennis Joseph. Senior School Coordinator and their class teachers. He introduced the theme of the year 2021-22 'Equanimity' and   appreciated the students for Bhoumik B Eugene the resilience    displayed and for adapting to XII A something very new with much    ease and professionalism. Creative Lab Online Competition Winners Online Competition for Christmas Class I - First Class II - First Dhyan Alappatt Elsa Celine organized by    Creative Lab. In order to lift the spirit of Christmas season, an online Class III - First craft and photography competition was Elizabeth Susan organized by the Imagemind Creative Lab. The class wise competition gave children the Class V - First opportunity to explore a variety of Chetana Pradeep interesting themes like My Santa for Grade 1, Snowman for Grade 2, Greeting Card for Grade 3, Christmas fun with family for Grade 4, Holiday Lights for Grade 5, Flavours of Christmas for Grade 6, Special Christmas gift for Grade 7, and Pet Pageant for Grade 8. Ms Aswathy M Class VI - First Class VII - First Class VIII First Saira Elizabeth Esamaria Benny Joseph Simon

Internati onal Day of Yoga The International Day of Yoga is celebrated with much fervour every year on June 21. The theme for the International day of Yoga this year is ‘Yoga for Wellness’. Yoga is an invaluable gift of the ancient Indian tradition. The word ‘yoga’ derives from Sanskrit which means ‘unite’.  Yoga is all about spiritual, mental and physical development. It is about having a healthy mind and soul in a healthy body. Yoga focusses more on relaxing rather than exercising. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic , the International day of Yoga was celebrated virtually at St. Patrick’s Academy. All the students actively participated on the yoga day. The PE teacher, Ms. Deepa shared a video about the importance of yoga in our daily life. The video included ‘Surya Namaskar’ and a few simple ‘asanas’ or postures. The students also reciprocated by sharing the images and videos of  practising  various yoga postures. Ms. Deepa P.B Webinars!!! A couple of very informative and enlightening webminars were organized by the Kariyad Residents Association in collaboration with St. Patrick’s Academy, Angamaly. The first session ‘ Let’s Talk To The Expert – Dr. Soly Manuel ’ was organized on June 13,2021. It was our privilege to share a common platform with Dr. Soly Manuel who is a Pediatrician and Neonatologist at Little Flower Hospital, Angamaly. The event was organized to clear the doubts about the upcoming third wave of Covid-19 pandemic as there was a widespread rumour that the third wave would mainly affect the children. Dr. Soly patiently listened to all the queries put up by the parents and cleared their doubts. Be alert and aware of the situation to handle it was her message to the listeners. The second event was conducted on July 4,2021 which focused on  ‘Cyber Space’. We were fortunate to have Mr. Thalhath P.M, a gold medalist and an officer currently working at Cyber Police Department, Ernakulam Rural, addressing us about the over use of digital media and its after effect – growth in cybercrime. The session was very enriching as Mr. Thalhath P.M explained the pros and cons of the usage of smart phones and other electronic gadgets. We all know that this is a virtual era where by our children are subjected to unlimited usage of internet facilities which in turn is victimizing a few of them as they get indulged in cybercrimes  either accidently or forcefully. The expert also threw light on the handling of fraudulent calls which is nothing but a trap to withdraw money from our bank accounts. Mr. Thalhath brought into the notice of the listeners a few of the cybercrimes that took place recently and how it could have been avoided with a little more awareness. In a nutshell, both the sessions were really very informative and very much appreciated by the parents and guardians of SPA. Ms. Sangeeta Nair

ONLINE COMPETITION WINNERS WESTERN DANCE ( LKG - III) Angel Maria Praveen Evana  P Bino Pranathi Akhil Rachel Maris Tom Arshiv K Prajeev Evelyn Susan First ( UKG C) First (LKG B) Second (LKG C) Second (LKG D) Third  (LKG E) Third(LKG C) Atmika Salish Hitha Samraj Annie Rose Nithin Angel Rose Riju Samvritha Warrier Sam Kurian Second (UKG E) Third  (UKG C) Second (I D) Third (I F) Third (UKG B) First (I C) Manna Mariyam   Second (III F) Joyanna Sebastian Chesla Cherian Jessica Biju Sana Samraj Ananya A Nair Manna Mariyam First ( II F) Second (II A) Third (II C) Third( II E) First (III C) Second(IIIF) SHOW & TELL  ( LKG - I) Angelic P Bino Third (III F) Hann Elizabeth Evana P Bino Immanuel Riju Esther Ann Rijo Jeslin Josemon First (LKG A) First ( LKG C) Second (LKG C) Third  (LKG A) Third (LKG E) Ishan G Shibin Irene Maria Siddharth V Nair Elias Denny Aida Susan Anish Augustine John Third (LKG D) First (UKG D) First (UKG E) Second (UKG A) Second (UKG E) Third ( UKG A)

ONLINE COMPETITION WINNERS Nylin John Aaron Palatty Angel Rose Riju Nieharika Mampilly Samvritha  Warrier Sam Kurian Third (UKG A) Third  (UKG D) First (I C) Second (I F) First (I C) Second (I D) English Speech              Classes 2 & 3 Allan Johar Nikki  Jinesh Third(I A) Third( I A) Ethan Lijo Joyanna Sebastian Maria Jijo Sarah Jessica Mia John   Jessica Biju First (II E) First ( II F) Second (II D) Second (II D) Third (II D) Third (II C) Eva Maria   Nihal Arun Ananya Nair Angelic Bino Lissa Prasad Beula B Kooran First (III A) First (III A) Second (III C) Second (III F) Third(III B) Third (III B) Western Solo Song Category II - winners Category I - winners Adriel John Jackson Philip Niveditha Smith Neha Arun Neha Basil Sivani Sasikumar First  Prize Second Prize Third Prize First Prize Second Prize Third Prize

Category III - winners DECLAMATION Winners Hellen Auxeeliya Ann Gipson Maria Gipson First  Prize Second Prize Third Prize 1st ENGLISH ELOCUTION MICHELLE MAJO KATHERINE ANNA 2nd KALYANI NAIR RAJI MARY RAJESH NAYAN MARIA BHOUMIK EUGENE SECOND FIRST SECOND THIRD ENGLISH LANGUAGE - OLYMPIAD GOLD MEDALISTS JOHAN J JOHN BEJOY ANIRUDH AIDEN JOSEPH AMY LIJO SAM K  VARGHESE CLASS i CLASS i AJAIKUMAR  CLASS I CLASS i 3rd YOHAN NAVEEN ARUSH ANTONY ANAMIKA K AVANTHIKA K ANN ROSE LAURA S CLASS II CLASS II CLASS II CLASS II Joyanna J S Amelia Rose ANN LIZ PAUL ADRIEL D JOHN ABHINAV G KRISHNA FELIX P MANOJ DAYA WILSON RISHIKA VINOD Class II Class III CLASS IV CLASS VIII CLASS IX CLASS V CLASS VI CLASS VII MATHS- OLYMPIAD GOLD MEDALISTS SAM K V ETHAN LIJO ANAMIKA K B. SURYAKRISHNA EDUARD JOSEPH HEMIT JOE STYNE HARSHA R RISHIKA VINOD RAJI MARY RAJESH   CLASS I CLASS II CLASS II CLASS III CLASS IV CLASS V CLASS VI CLASS IX CLASS X

Bidding Farewell.... “I’ve always loved the first day of school better than the last day of school. Firsts are the best because the y are the beginnings.” – Jenny Han Words don’t come easy to me when it comes to speak on an The plethora of the achievements that we got in these occasion like this. Throughout my school life, I’ve seen years would not have been possible without the help students bidding farewell to the school and in all those times, support and guidance of our parents, teachers, Brothers I’ve feared the day when I’ll be among those who are stepping and moreover the overall inspiration that comes from out of the doors of this institution forever. Today, the time school community. seems to have come for me too to make a transition from I hope that as a true Patrician all that we learned here at present to history. Actually, it's very difficult for us, who have SPA serve us well. I'm not strictly talking about the spent the best years of our life in this school, just to step out of learning that goes in the classroom either, here are the it. Perhaps what makes it more difficult is the fact that we’re few gems of knowledge that I have picked up along the leaving behind the care and guidance of our ever-respectful way. teachers and the love of friends only to handful of 1) Procrastination is not your friend. memories.  When we first joined the school, we were really sad 2) No one can whistle a symphony; it takes a whole to detach ourselves, and the first few weeks went by, crying orchestra to play it. and crying and making foolish excuses to bunk the school. But 3) Key to failure is trying to please everybody. as years progressed, we started feeling comfortable, sprouting 4) Every end has a new beginning. out of the seed to growing into a sapling and finally flowering. Everything we have accomplished, everything we are All these phases happened in the school life, and our school going to accomplish,    SPA is going to have a role in it. nourished us well. At last, we had an unprecedented roller As we are going to step out into the real world with no coaster ride in the form of COVID-19, when we were asked to second chances, all we have is the life lessons we have stay home, stay safe. We were thrown into this thunderstorm of learnt from the school. uncertainty and irregularities throughout the year and this is Thank You for making us who we are. one of the reasons that we call ourselves the unluckiest batch. SPA,  you shall be missed!!! Alfred Lord Tennyson ended his poem 'Ulysses', with the line                                                           Amith Raphael 'To strive, to seek, to find and not to yield.' Indeed, we have                                                                     Head Boy learned this from our school, never to stop the quest, because our will to strive is stronger.   Beautiful memories........ There isn't a like or love Forever The Lunch Warm and cozy about SPA because when until the atmosphere sick room. you are at home, it just end and campus Breaks. Joseph Kolattukudy feels like it. Krishnanandana (Humanities) Alok Jacob Abey Diya Rose Wilson                 - Meenakshi Nair (Humanities) (Humanities) (Humanities)             (Humanities) Every new beginning comes from some Teachers were the best part of the There are no goodbyes. other beginning's end… But for us this SPA.. SPA will remain in our is not an end... One day, after flying hearts forever. ������������ through varying heights with the help - Sara Jojy of the wings given by you, we will come -Poorva Kumpawat     (Humanities) back... Till then we will fare well (Commerce) (proceed well). Kevin Jacob (Humanities)

There is no particular thing which I like about SPA Remember to SPA is an amalgamation of unique because SPA itself is my second home, my second always be yourself... personalities that are built on the family, it is the place from where I began, and it will Annisha Sebastian core foundation of love, care and always be close to my heart forever like a beautiful (Humanities) understanding. tale❤ The school is a happy, - Diya Joseph free place - Sradha G Sankar Nakshathra Baiju (Humanities) (Humanities) (Humanities) I like the surroundings of the SPA elicited my hidden talents and Teachers and students school, the ground area transformed me into a mature - Rosemary Winson Aleena Joy Students and teachers person. (  Commerce) (Humanities)          -Meghana Teresa Joji - Benjamin Francis (Commerce) (Commerce) The friendly ambience Scenaicrogur ne-  edS(HnetenuhrmoeynsaiucnnhiStaohinoeadlsj.i)W iht agstitvuIedlsiikeiems aapbnoodrutcatonSccPaueAcrttrioiisvcbitutohiltaeahrst. I love the greenery Classrooms which helps me to broaden   -Martino Baby of our school - Gokul Krishnan M my horizons. - Anna Johnson    (Commerce) - Senoni Shaji     (Commerce)    (Humanities)    (Commerce) The support and guidance What I like most about SPA is the      Teachers given to me by my teacher's school environment, it has a - Tiya Franco Mangaly nature friendly campus. I also like     (Science) during my ups and downs. how the school offers many - Bhadra Sudheesh activities and opportunities to its Best place to grow up.... -     (Humanities) students. Irin Ann Saji Grace Rose Martin   (Science) (Humanities) The special bond between The cooperation and SPA meant a lot to me .Never the teacher and the dedication shown from all the gonna forget the best 14 years student. - Kevin Johnson faculty members. of my life.     (Commerce) -Joseph Manavalan -Lima Rose Paul   (Science)   (Science) Teachers -Liya Benny (Commerce) I love the teachers, students, classrooms, ground, washrooms, Our school days: chatting, making Our class varanda, main entrance, canteen, staff room, creative lab, fun of others, those were good old -Noel Jaimon library,  delany hall, parking area and each & every corner of SPA days that I would never forget.. (Commerce) which come to my mind with all those sweet & sour memories -Kevin Sevi Manickath throughout these 14 years of my life which I'm going to miss (Commerce) Friends I got there. terribly.    -Dyrin Xena Difin -Veena B Alukka ( Commerce)        (Science) SPA was really my second home. SPA is a second home to me. 14 years The thing I liked the most and will Sometimes there might not be of my life as a patrician has made me miss the most is cocurricular any reason why we love or like activities and our classroom something or someone, it's just a better person in every aspect. I -Aleena Martin that we love them! personally love each and everything      (Science) - Ann Maria Renjith about the school. And it will always be     (Commerce) While a part of me is in complete missed. And I'm sure I spent the 14 years in the best place ever. -Aleena Jijo    (Commerce) awe of the capable individuals A part of me will always SPA-where memories are made 14 years of a walking out of this campus today, remain in SPA..... because    -Fernando J Thiruthanathil splendid life the other part finds it hard to that's where i come from. -Delwin C Benny admit that we have to walk out       (Science)     (Science) -Sarah B Thekkiniath -Krishnanjali L   (Commerce)        (Science)

Exhilarating, Cultural and sports Lots of friends, It's a comforting and healthy educating and an activities Unforgettable atmosphere for students. ecstatic world.    -Gouri Rajesh R Richard Joseph -Alen Kuriakose memories,Loyal        (Science) (Commerce) (Science) hearts,Blossoming faces,And one reason: More than it's aesthetic ambience, 'School'.School life ends, all the fun-filled memories in SPA but memories last forever. -Ann Sandra Shaju shall last forever    -Deborah Joseph (Science)        (Science) The days are never going to Sharing our lunch together by those be like this for me anymore. stands near the playground is just a -Anwyl Jolly (Science) metaphor to all those memories that we shared.    -Devi R Nair        (Science) 14 years ago, when I joined SPA I was in tears to leave Experiences cannot be expressed in words. The my parents and be at school. Now I leave in tears as campus provided various kinds of activities throughout the academic year which made it more this school has given me some classic memories enjoyable to students. The bond which I shared with The SPA campus which I can never forget. my friends also made a huge impact on my personal   -Diana Sini     (Science)    -Jerome Roy life.        (Science) -Don Kurian Davis        (Science) When I get older I might not The unity between teachers and Familial love remember everything that SPA has students is amazing... Mariena Thomas taught me but there will always be a    -Gokul Girish part of Patrician inside me. A family        (Science)   (Science) that gave me love and moulded me into a better version of myself.      -Janis Reji      (Science) The energetic vibes that you receive The events like Sports Day, when you enter the campus.    -Jasmine Jose Creative Lab. Cynosure, etc., where each member        (Science)    -Liz Maria Tony        (Science) of SPA contributes in one way or the other.    -Josna Maria Joseph        (Science) The friendly The word that comes to my mind when I hear atmosphere SPA is 'Family'. The school ensures the unity in       -Anet Josy The strong bond students from different parts of the society (Science) between students, and concentrate not only on their health but also physical and cocurricular growth. Once Everything. teachers and the    -Nargis P A you are part of SPA, you will be patrician        (Science) school community. forever. - Akhila Paul    -John Martin        (Science)   (Science) It's the end of fourteen years' The sense of unity and team work displayed I really do love the family bond that I adventurous journey which made by all Patricians - from the kindergarteners share with my dear teachers, non - me strong enough to start another. l love my SPA family������. to the outgoing 12th batch whenever any teaching staff and the vibing corners of Alina Joykutty programme or event is conducted. That corridors that has got a story to narrate.    (Science) Patrician spirit is what makes SPA so special.   -Nimitha Binoy        (Science) - Navneeth Santhosh   (Science) SPA : where discipline is The ambience, the atmosphere, the SPA offered various opportunities for me to excel in given a better priority. friendships and programmes. various fields. But for me, the good friendships made at Anamika Babu   Amit Raphael    (Science)    (Science) SPA are the best. Moreover, l offer my gratitude to teachers who helped me in studies and also brothers who gave me the chance to study in this school. Aparna Paul     (Science)

The Nature ... The friendly Classroom Encouragement for extra Ouseph Gregory atmosphere Amitha Mary Jesmin curricular activities Annet Josy Nevin J Parappilly     (Science)    (Science)    (Science) (Science) Lived every moment, laughed every School life ends A basket filled with day, loved beyond words, the 14years here, but a bunch of of my life spent at S.P.A. memories last memories... Neha Geo forever. Sara Varghese   (Science) Priya Anto    (Science)    (Science) Teachers and SPA is a source of knowledge, a The school atmosphere extracurricular nurturing house, a cosy nest where Nidhin Paul activities children can quench their thirst for    (Science) Sandra Saiju knowledge.    (Science) Vaishnavi Chandra Pratap It’s the end of 2 years'   (Science) journey which made me ‘Friendship, Support and strong enough to start Growth- These words perfectly Canteen, teachers, the another. I love my SPA family ������ sum up an awesome two years lawn near to the Shino Shaji that I spent at SPA! brothers residence    (Science) Sreelakshmi Manoj Nimmy Elizhabeth  Tom    (Science)   (Science) No matter how far we get in life Love and care given by It gives me a positive ambience . SPA has the memories of SPA keeps the faculty including always witnessed my ups and downs and I calling to us. non-teaching staff. share a special bond with that institution. Joshua Benchamin   Sharon Jiju The teaching faculty is beyond praise.   (Science)    (Science)    Athul Shaji     (Science) Thanksgiving Assembly When time calls us to the next phase of life, we have to move on and preparation is a must for it. All these  years we  were  in that preparatory phase, perfectly  moulded by our dear teachers, non - teaching staff and friends. Each one we met had one  lesson to life. The virtual meeting  held  on June 20th had the aim of expressing  our priceless  gratitude. The realistic and confident    words of support by our Principal Bro. Dennis Joseph, Vice Principal    Bro. John Britto, Senior  School Coordinator  Ms. Delma Anish and the teachers who took  part in the meeting evoked a stimulus of being a responsible Patrician and a promising citizen  to the society. The one-to-one  friendly interaction  with our  teachers was a session of joyful blast and an outburst of hidden emotions  which  drove us to those  colourful moments  that our school life had gifted us. The batch of 2020-21 has packed our bags with a heart full of gratitude  and love, to face the  real  world with the values and lessons you have rendered  us so that we will lead a peaceful and productive  life. Nimitha Binoy, XII Year of Resilience

KG ORIENTATION ,REPORT Virtual Opening ceremony LKG 2021-22 All the students and parents joined with zeal on    Microsoft Teams platform for the formal welcome and Parents’ Orientation Programme on 12th June 2021. After seeking the God's blessings, KG Coodinator    Ms.Neethu Arun welcomed the little Patricians and parents to the SPA family. The teachers and students entered the new academic year by lighting a candle which was indeed a truly spiritual moment. A video encapsulating the inspirational message by our Principal Rev. Bro. Dennis Joseph and Vice Principal Rev. Bro. John Britto  and a variety of entertainment programmes by our senior kindergarteners was also    shared with the parents. After the formal opening ceremony, the parents were requested to join their respective class teacher’s orientation programme, where the class teacher gave a    detailed information regarding the school    policies and online class routine. The orientation programme concluded with the interactive session in which parents shared their views and suggestions too. The virtual opening ceremony  ended up on a note expecting sincere dedication and cooperation from teachers and parents so that the little Patricians receive  the best in this year of equanimity. Thank you.                         Ms. Neethu Arun,                                              KG Coordinator The wish Winter Wondergirl I want to see a little flower Once upon a time there was a girl who loved snow. Her With its sparkly pearls shine in name was Sneha... she would always ask her parents, the sky “Mummy-mummy, daddy-daddy, can you please take me to And see  it slowly slowly move a place where there is snow?”. But her parents always said, and ”We are sorry dear but no...”. She would ask, “But why?” . Watch pretty pearls to show . And the reply for that from her parents were, “Because we I want to see a pony that can don’t have that much money to spend...”. Hearing this she fly in the sky with its sparkly would be sad and would turn back and go to her room. wings, Years later on her eighteenth birthday, she had to leave her To her magic place filled with parents and live somewhere else. So she did...Years later happiness and joy she got a job. She worked there for almost two years and I want to see a magic lamp later she got promoted! Hurray! She could go to Japan with With its glossy cover and the money she saved because there is snow    and she Make let it fly wanted to realise her childhood dream. It’s a really To a magic world   beautiful world!! And we can always fulfill our dream if we                    Edrea Fredy ,IV A work hard.                                                                                                                                Bhadra Raj, Class IV

75th INDEPENDENCE DAY  CELEBRATION   A Salute to our Mother Land! 'Freedom is something that money can’t  buy, it is the result of the struggles of many brave hearts.' SPA is not a place where Patricians are confined in the four walls of home. Even in this pandemic situation of COVID -19, the students of SPA  celebrated the 75th  Independence day of our motherland with deep patriotic fervour and enthusiasm. Our promising artists presented a mélange of patriotic programmes in a different way. To commemorate the sovereignty of our nation, our Principal unfurled the tricolor flag. The special prayer, rhythmic patriotic song, graceful dance which exhibited ‘Unity in Diversity’ and a skit which portrayed the events till 1947 marked the uniqueness of    the independence celebration of senior Patricians. Principal  Rev.Bro. Dennis Joseph spoke on the significance of the historic day.   The tiny tots of SPA junior block remembered the sacrifice of freedom fighters with gratitude. The nutshell of the cause of Independence Day celebration was conveyed through a small skit. Prayer dance, a melodious patriotic song, a tableau on freedom fighters along with a blend of Punjabi and Western dances were the highlights of the celebration. Indeed it was a memorable day which aroused patriotic feelings and threw light to the patriotic spirit to become ideal citizens of the country. It was a reverent bow before the great leaders who shed their health, wealth  and family for a great cause. Ms Jiji Baby

Onam Celebration Onam is the highlight in the festive calendar of all Keralites. Covid- 19 has shifted Onam celebrations for all of us to the virtual space. We, the SPA family,    orchestrated a series of virtual events which included the performances of students from KG to Class XII to strengthen the feeling of harmony and fraternity during these festive times. Our online Onam celebration was a colourful blend of Kerala dance forms, Onapattu, skit and Principal’s onam message. It included compiling and editing videos of individual performances and presenting it as group event. Classwise celebrations were    also organized which included online competitions like sundarikku pottu, Anthakshari, Onam Quiz, Malayalam tongue twisters etc accompanied by dance and music sessions where class teachers and students had a great fun time together. With all the stress these children face while staying at home, it’s impressive that they come up with spectacular performances. Keeping in mind the fact that these all are adaptive measures at the time of an unprecedented pandemic,we see the virtual festival as an eye opener. We now know that nothing can come in the way of teacher student bonding.                                                                                                 Ms.Jiss Shyam





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Anamika Krishnakumar Juan Jomi Ayana  Rose Anakha Rose III E IE IV A IE Nainika Sagar Sidharth  Sreejith Sana Prince LKG C III A II F Jais Maria Swasthi Sandeep Shreya Sreejith Keerthana V II A UKG D V C III A Women Empowerment Women Empowerment is the process of empowering women by promoting their ability to determine their own choices, and their right to influence social change for themselves and others.. Through this we could raise the status of women in all areas like education, economics and health. In western countries women empowerment is often associated with specific phases of women rights movement in history. Women should be able to stand up on her own choices. We can empower women through many ways like giving more job opportunities for women. Women are primary caretakers of children and elders in every country of the world. Without a woman’s presence, a family cannot move ahead in a proper way. Women play an important role in socio- economic and the political development of the society. For example, Nirmala Sitharaman plays an important role in Indian economy as finance minister of central government of India. There are many things a woman can do, sometimes even better when compared to men. Women have suffered a lot owing to various archaic practices, religious reasons, social cause etc. India is one of the countries where women still lack their due recognition. There are various reasons for this. Nowadays, there are so many honour killings taking    place in India . In Underdeveloped countries women still  lack the freedom  to pursue higher education. They are married off early. The men are still dominating women and considers that it’s her duty to work for him endlessly. They do not let them go out or have freedom of any kind. \"I raise my voice not so that I can shout, but so that those without a voice can be heard….We cannot succeed when half of us are held back.\" -Malala Yousafsai Andrea Antony, VII B

My Mom The Flight of a Sick Dove You are my mom One hot evening, after tea, I was I love you so much strolling through the courtyard. Then When you see me I got the idea of playing You kiss me, kiss me, kiss me badminton                        with my mother. Though she was  reluctant, I managed I am so happy, happy, happy to get her to play with me. Your heart is full of love While playing, we noticed a dove walking near the gate. You are my best mom Without thinking much about it we continued I am so happy ,happy,happy playing. We had a great time. After a long time of playing, I looked to see if the pigeon was still You are my love, my love, my there. Surprisingly, it was still there walking in love                                                   t h  e  s  a m   e   p l a  c e   a s   b Jeofoarne. It was strange to see a Jomet, II D pigeon walk that long. We tried 'shooing' it away but it stayed. \"What a brave pigeon! ” I thought.     Wonderful world \"It might not be able to fly,” exclaimed mother. We could see    that his friends were waiting for What a wonder is our world, him in the nearby building. It was getting dark. The mountains, the plains, We felt pity for the dove. It somehow managed the rivers, the valleys to get on top of the compound wall. By that time And the undiscovered places. the clouds started roaring thunder. We decided What can you ask more to  stop playing and go. But when the first drop If there is a wonderful place to explore of rain touched the ground, we saw the Every single place of the world magnificent flight of the dove. We retired into Is unique, filled with joy and happiness our house happily.   With more special things to discover.                                                          John Bejoy, VI D                                     Edric Fredy, VI C A  Horrible Night It was a rainy night, mom and dad were out and I was home alone. I was reading “Dracula Bram Stoker”and suddenly the power went out and  I got scared. Just then a lightning came and I screamed “AAAAAHH”. I heard  the back door opening and the sound of footsteps. I planned to go to the bedroom. I got up from the sofa and walked slowly. When I reached near the window, a lightning came and I saw a figure on the floor. Something small and some sort of liquid falling from its body. I went near it,nearer and nearer. As I was going to touch it, power came back. I felt surprised to see my bull dog “Browny” standing in front of me, fully soaked in water. I thought what a fool am I!                                                                                            James Shine, VII D

The Birthday Party My Favourite Book One morning when I was playing at the back yard, I Covid 19 came in as an unwelcome guest into noticed a bottle. I opened it and found a half of a map, the lives of the people and slowly took up the inside the map it was written [find the other half]. I role of a host. The negative impact of Covid has thought I would get treasures if I found the other half. been massive, yet it has also boosted up the Thinking that I went inside my room and kept the creative skills of people too. map in my cupboard. Next morning I took my bag full Personally for me, this period has given an of things for an adventure and when I was about to opportunity to develop my reading habits and I leave the house I heard [Max where are you going? ] it can proudly say I have read a number of books was my elder brother Steel. I told it’s a secret then he during these days. I would like to brief about asked me to reveal the secret or he would tell to my Aravind Adiga’s ‘The White Tiger’, that remains mother. I told him about the map and that I was going my favorite book. to find the other half. Then he told me that father had This book won the Man Booker Prize in 2008. asked me to paint the fence of the house and the The story revolves around a man called Balram paint was kept in the back yard. With a sad face I kept Halwai who he, himself calls, ‘A half–baked the bag in my room and started painting. It was night entrepreneur’. Adiga represents this book as a when I finished painting. When I entered the house it letter by Balram to the Premier of China, Wen was totally dark. Suddenly the lights were on, party Jiabo,    who as said in the book, was going to poppers were popped and my family was holding the visit India to know the truth about Bangalore. presents and wishing me happy birthday. The cake Balram was a sweet maker who didn’t like his was on the table .We celebrated the party. Then I job. So after learning to drive, became a driver for opened the presents and found that the last present Mr.Ashok. After eight months, he is being was the other half of the map. murdered by Balram. In this book,    Balram Angelo Anto, IV D explains the truth of real India. This book has been    recently turned into a movie starring Bittu, the Crow Adarsh Gaurav as Balram, Rajkumar Rao as Mr.Ashok and Priyanka Chopra as Mr.Ashok’s Bittu, the crow lived in the forest full of beautiful wife Pinky madam. I would strongly recommend all my friends to and colourful birds. Once the king of the forest read this novel. announced a quiz. On the day of the quiz when the Niveditha Nair other contestants saw Bittu, they started teasing VIII C him. “How can an ugly thing be smart? He is just going to embarrass himself,” said a bird named Tuttu.              Then the quiz master announced the quiz was going to start within five minutes. There was a buzzer in front of every contestant. It was time for the competition to start. The first question was asked. Bittu immediately pressed the buzzer and said the right answer. All were amazed. Tuttu said, “This is a very easy question. Everyone can answer this.” Then for the next question too Bittu gave the right answer making Tuttu give more excuses. Thus the quiz kept going with Bittu giving right answers to every question and Tuttu finding excuses. It came to an end. Finally, the quiz master announced the result and Bittu won. All birds were amazed. The moral of the story is never judge a book by its cover.   Yellis Naito VII D

ALUMNI speaks.... “If you are planning for a year, sow rice; if u are planning for a decade, plant trees; if you are planning for a lifetime, educate people\" – Chinese Proverb Thinking about Higher Secondary School, the first thought that strikes my mind is that you have the freedom and liberty to choose the subject of your interest. It also introduces us to the nitty gritty of the subjects we have chosen. Well,  Indian School Certificate, ie. ISC provides us with a strong, broad base which enables the future journey easier. ISC is known to be accepted as an official educational qualification all over the world by higher education Institutions. ISC schools provide children with the best possible infrastructure and faculty. ISC syllabus is made for the students to have an overall development in areas such as academics, cultural activities, co-curricular activities and sports with events conducted each year like ISC /ICSE Cultural Meet and ISC /ICSE sports competitions. ISC also emphasizes fluency in English for students to be more articulate in English. Some foreign, especially UK based institutions give a slight preference to ISC students over students enrolled in other Indian boards. ISC syllabus gives wide variety of choices in streams, a notable one is the Humanities stream. ISC Humanities stream is for students who wish to take up a career in teaching, civil-service, social sector, fine-arts, law, journalism, Hotel-Management and many more. Humanities stream enables the student to learn the functioning of human society, system and social relations. Taking up this stream, one can pursue specialization courses like psychology, history, economics, sociology, archaeology, anthropology, etc. It is an experience worth experimenting. Annisha Sebastian, XII C – Batch of Resilience,ISC  2021 I've had the most wonderful experience at SPA. I St Patrick’s Academy will always be dear to me joined SPA from a school in Sharjah, UAE and was very unfamiliar with everything in Kerala because of the care and attention that shaped me. I back then. But at SPA I felt at home. Being a was given ample opportunities to participate in Patrician was the most important part of my life. school extracurricular activities. This helped me At St. Patrick's Academy,    you are not just a with my confidence. Teachers always supported our number among thousands of students. You are initiatives with various science projects outside given individual attention and care and the staff curriculum. This helped me realise my interests and choose my career path. I remember SPA with gratitude for a happy and pleasant childhood. ensures you learn and grow as a responsible human being. The exposure, opportunities and Surabhil Jose, Alumni ISC 2011 guidance I've received from the school has ( Batch of Transition) moulded me into what I am today. The System Reliability Engineer opportunities of being the house captain and the United Health Group,Dublin. head boy helped in moulding me into a leader. School is said to be the second home, and for me The experience of organising various events and participating in competitions both curricular as SPA was nothing short of a very loving home. The well as extra-curricular has helped me best time of my life till date was undoubtedly the throughout my life ahead. I would never have time I spent at SPA. The school helped me bring out become a managing partner of a robotics startup various talents in me which I had never identified in Cochin without everything I've learned from myself. The school gave me numerous opportunities SPA. The school has taught me to chase my which have shaped my life in many ways. Even dreams and today as part of my pursuit I'm an after seven years of leaving school,    I am in touch international student pursuing my Masters in with most of my teachers. It is the same pampering I Electronics and Embedded Systems used to receive then that enjoy even now when I Development in Canada and managing my communicate to them. There is always something startup back in India. SPA teaches not only new to learn from them,  however high I may climb. bookish knowledge, but also life lessons. I'm There is really no need to talk about academics proud to call myself a Patrician and will cherish because the results of my school speaks for itself. I all the golden memories I've made at the best could not have asked for a better school life and I school ever - St. Patrick's Academy, Angamaly. could trade anything to be back in those seats with my friends and teachers. Darwin Davis, Alumni ICSE 2010 Dr. Vishnuprasad C.V, Alumni 2013 (Batch of Excellence) (Year of Synergy) Managing Partner, Aldous Robotics, Cochin. Just completed MBBS from AIIMS Patna International Student at Fanshawe College, London, Ontario, Canada

Th ose Little Moments Yet to Come The tinged rays of the fireball struck, There is nothing good happening, they say, The glossy bed of the frozen lake. But I always think the other way; Washing off the prominent muck, Exposing the blissful view. The beauty of sunrise, the smell of the rain, And the warmth of coffee The pointed ones hang down the tree, When we are in pain, Arresting the melting rays. The chirping of birds,the rainbow that's dyed The warblings began and the flowers were in glee, From violet to red, far up in the sky; Greeting the bright hopeful days. The vibrance of flowers,the floating of clouds, And every other thing that we see around; The frozen river resumed its path, For the never ending journey to start. These little moments we ignore today, But the rays were yet to meet the strath, Will be the ones that we will miss someday; Extending the time of their depart. They have the power to brighten your day, So please don't ignore them, you'll be in dismay. The blunt peak produced streams, From the heavenly clouds to the earthly dome.                              They were like the high heavenly creams,                                Nidhiya Elizabeth Anish IX B But the rest of the frame was yet to come. Basil Sunny, XII A Remembr ance Mr. Stephin Pathrose A flower withered before full bloom...that is Stephin Pathrose. A good colleague, a caring teacher, a responsible son,  an excellent team player - but he Master Gibbs G Paul left for his heavenly abode without waiting for more adjectives. The ever smiling face, the typical Kochi slang and happy disposition were his hall marks.    Gentle were his ways, soft was his behaviour and generous was his attitude. A no was never heard from his mouth when approached for any help. A true fighter, he challenged all circumstances and fought for success, be it in sports or life. He was an ambitious youth, with high level of energy and interest in cultural activities too. He enriched the staff celebrations and children's day with his dance and acting skills. A friendly teacher, that's how his students  recall him, yet strict to make them fit and perfect. Even during covid days, video sessions were sent by him to the students who were active in sports. Coaching students was synonymous with perfection for him. The life lessons he has left for them are definitely a strong foundation for each life he has touched. Ms. Syndia Thereesa Jose Goodbyes hurt when the story is not finished and the book has been closed forever.” It was with great shock that we had received the news of the sad and untimely demise of our beloved student  Gibbs G Paul (V D) on June 9,2021. He can be described in one word: Gem. His friendliness and self-confidence are still imprinted in our memory. He was so creative in thinking , very brilliant and very thoughtful. His inquisitiveness and communication skills made the online sessions more interactive. He had made commendable efforts in learning. Gibbs was a smart and enthusiastic student. He was very fast in his works and very helpful to others. Above all, he was a very loving child who never kept any grudges on anyone. He will live forever in our hearts. May his soul rest in the bosom of the Lord. Ms. Mary Swapna Ms. Smisha Sakaria

Devananda Ajith, എൻ്റെ  അമ്മ VIII A അമ്മതൻ  മടിത്തട്ടിൽ പിറന്നു വീണൊരു കുഞ്ഞു പൈതൽ ഞാൻ അമ്മതൻ  അമ്മിഞ്ഞപ്പാൽനുകർന്നു വളർന്നൊരു  കുഞ്ഞുപൈതൽ ഞാൻ കഥകൾ പറഞ്ഞും താരാട്ടു പാടിയും ഉറക്കുമുണർത്തുമെന്നുമെന്നമ്മ അമ്മയാണ് സ്നേഹം, അമ്മയാണ് ശാന്തി അമ്മയാണ് ദൈവം,  അമ്മയാണ് സത്യം അമ്മയെൻ ആദ്യഗുരു അമ്മയെൻ ആദ്യകാഴ്ച അമ്മയെൻ ആദ്യകേൾവി അമ്മയെൻ ആദ്യഗന്ധം അമ്മയെൻ ആദ്യസ്പർശം അമ്മയെൻ സർവസ്വം.. അമ്മയെ മറക്കിലൊരിക്കലും.. എൻ ജീവൻ വെടിയുവോളം......        ജ്യൂവൽക്രിസ്  ജോബിൻസ്,  VE എൻ്റെ കുക്കി കുക്കി  എൻ്റെ വളർത്തു നായക്കുട്ടിയാണ്. അവൻ ഒരുവികൃതിക്കുട്ടനാണ്. എൻ്റെ കൂടെ ബോളുകളിക്കാനും ചാടിയോടി മറിഞ്ഞുകളിക്കാനും ഒക്കെ അവനു വലിയ ഇഷ്ടമാണ്. എല്ലാ ആഹാരവും അവൻ കഴിക്കും. എനിക്കെൻ്റെ കുക്കിയെ ഒരുപാടിഷ്ടമാണ്. അവനെൻ്റെ ഏറ്റവും പ്രിയപ്പെട്ട കൂട്ടുകാരനാണ്. Janet Kallarackal,VIIB സാം  കുര്യൻ വർഗീസ്, II F Uses and Misuses of Mobile Phones In the beginning, people had lived in caves. Then with the passage of time, societies were established. As population multiplied human beings got involved in different crimes. No doubt, inventions were made but these inventions were also misused and have created a lot of problems. Today, we have mobile phones in our pockets for communication, it’s  a great blessing for us .But at the same time it has it’s  disadvantages too. William Shakespeare says, “ There is nothing good or bad but thinking makes it so”. In fact, there are two aspects of everything that is good or bad. Mobile phones also helps    children in their academic    and skill development . They help in providing quick access to any  information among students. There are several educational applications that are helpful  for their school projects. It also encourages    children to improve their talents and various skills. Mobile phone assists you a lot in dealing with critical situations. Mobile phone hacking for money is a big problem that many people all around the world    are facing now a days. The impact of cell phones on children and the youth is immense as they are getting exposure to unwanted videos and video games. Studies have proven that children and teens who spend too much of their time with their cell phones are more prone to health issues : Tumors, effects brain activity, low academic performance, academic malpractice, inappropriate media, sleep disruption, medical issues and mental health. Another disadvantage of mobile phone is that you can access unlimited content that may be inadequate for us. Exposure to violent games and movies in the internet could create negative impact  upon the innocent minds of  children. WE SHOULD BE CAREFUL ABOUT WHAT WE ARE DOING ON A MOBILE PHONE. Ishwa Maximin,VI C

                                         Stood Still നീ Measured thoughts, invasive forces Controlled  silence  and silent screams. നീ.... Eerily calm like the eye of a typhoon നീയാണവൾ  കണ്ട  സ്വപ്നങ്ങളൊക്കെയും Or like the depths of the most treacherous തച്ചുടച്ചൊരാൾ... part of the sea. നീ കണ്ടതൊന്നുമല്ലവൾ താണ്ടിയോരു I stand midway. സഹനപർവങ്ങൾ.. കണ്ടതു വെറും പത്രത്താളിലെ നിറംപിടിപ്പിച്ച Looking around, but not clearly looking കൗതുകം . Hearing them speak, but not hearing ഇതൊന്നുമേ  ഈ നാട്ടിൽ A yearning to experience നടപ്പുള്ളതല്ലന്നൊരു  കാപട്യം മാത്രം... All those feelings and thoughts നീ  കോറിയിട്ടൊരു കാഴ്ചയിലൂടെ മാത്രം   Which are etched in these paintings കണ്ടുശീലിക്കേ.. By a well-trained hand. ലജ്ജിതയാണവൾ സ്വയമൊരു കണ്ണാടിക്കാഴ്ചയിൽ... വെറുപ്പാണവൾ മിനുക്കുന്ന പാത്രങ്ങളിൽ പോലും... Indifferent, they say I am മാണിക്യമാണെന്നറിയാതെ സ്വയമൊരു But could you fathom how deep I ran വിഴുപ്പുഭാരമായി കല്പിക്കെ Or how many rounds I  paced before this door അറിയുന്നതില്ലവളിലെയവളെ... With my hands itching to turn the knob അവൾ തൻ ശരികളെ.. Only to retreat back and back Like a loop, in an endless cycle Which is fueled only to be burnt by നീ പടച്ചൊരു ലോകത്തു പക്ഷേ അവ വെറും Their words which crush my dreams തെറ്റുകൾ.. And makes it a land of nothingness. നിൻ തെറ്റുകളോ ശരികളുമായിടുന്നൊരിന്ദ്രാജാലം അറിഞ്ഞീടാതാ പാവം  വിധിച്ചീടുന്നു I screamed and tried to battle them സ്വയമൊരു  ശാപമായ്... ഭാരമായ്.. But for how long, I am yet to decipher അവളൊരു ശാപമല്ലൊരു ഭാരവുമല്ല And as I walk through അവൾ തൻ കിനാക്കളെ ചവിട്ടിയരച്ചൊരു This skelton of my dreams നീ തന്നെയവൾ തൻ  ശാപം... ഭാരം... I feel a pang deep down അറിയുന്നതില്ലേ നീ? Resonating through me. ഒരുമാത്ര ഞാനും നോക്കിടുന്നു എൻ ചുറ്റിലും... എങ്ങും കാണുന്നതൊന്നു മാത്രം All which I have built പണം തിന്നുന്ന സ്നേഹം.. Through these years പക്ഷേയറിയുന്നതില്ല നീ Which I moulded and shaped നിൻ അവകാശമല്ലതു  നികൃഷ്ടമാം ദുര മാത്രം.. With my coarsening hands Tumbled down and I Was again a mere puppet in your hands, മുന്നിലവളുടെ  മൃതദേഹം..! Oh! you cruel Fate! എങ്കിലും പതറില്ല നീ തിന്നുമതും! ഇന്നു മുന്നിലെത്തുമതുമൊരു I looked upon the debris ചൂടുള്ള വാർത്തയായ്.. And knelt down in that barren land നാളെയരങ്ങേറീടുമതു നിൻ To resurrect these ruins  once again സ്വർഗ-( നരകം) -ഭവനത്തിലും Only for it to be brought down once again മനുഷ്യനല്ല നീ.. When the next cycle begins അതോ  മനുഷ്യനിങ്ങനയോ??? While the world around അവളുടെ ശബ്ദവുമാസ്വപ്നങ്ങളുo Stood still. ഇനിയും നിശബ്ദമാക്കപ്പെടുമെന്നോ???? Delna Sebastain, XIIB Anna Merin Sunil, XIA

THE FULL MOON GHOST When he was about to leave the cave in search of next It was the harvest day at the Kuruvakadu village, a beautiful weapons, he saw a handle stuck on the walls of the cave. He village near the Kuruvally hills. For the villagers it was a great pulled it out and he got the silver shield. He went in search celebration with dance, music and games.    Many dancers and for the armour in the cave itself. He saw a part of a helmet musicians came from different parts of the village for the hidden in the ceiling. He took it and put it in his head, celebration. The King Marthanda Varma also came for the suddenly armour covered his body. When he accidently celebration. After the celebration at night everyone was about to touched the sword with a stone it was clearly cut into half. go back home. Suddenly the King noticed that one of his When the rock flew to him, he lifted his shield and covered ministers is missing. The King became anxious and ordered to himself. When rock hit the shield, it was shattered into find him as soon as possible.  But he could not find him and he pieces.    His fear calmed seeing the sharpness and the was disappointed. strength of the weapons. Everyone was shocked as it was After a few days, a farmer found a dead man lying near the full moon day. Already it is dawn so he has to rush and has forbidden forest. It was the missing minister. The body was to be very careful. With all the blessings, he went to the wounded deeply with markings of claws. He called all the village forest with much courage. When he reached the heart of people and informed the King about the wounded dead body. the forbidden forest, he again heard the strange noise. As The king came and he was shocked on seeing the wounded he understood that this noise will make him unconscious minister. He was thinking that some animal would have killed he plugged his ear with a leaf and acted like he was fainted. him. An old man came forward and said, “Seeing the wounds it’s He peeped through one of his eyes and waited for the full clear that this has been done by the Full Moon Ghost”. The old moon ghost. He could see the ghost coming towards him. man deeply sighed and said that it returned after hundred years When it reached near him, he stood up suddenly and cut of imprisonment. Whoever has seen the ghost is not alive today. the cloth covering the face. It had a green face with red The villagers and the old man had heard only the frightening popped up eyes and crooked nose. The ghost said a magic stories about the full moon ghost; everyone including the king spell “SPEARO APPERA”. A black spear appeared in his was frightened as the king had also heard the stories. Everyone hands and they started fighting. After hours of intense stopped going to work and children remained at home because fighting the doctor was heavily injured. He thought of God’s of fear. The village was haunted by the fear of ghost. But the full words and with all his power he jumped and cut clearly moon ghost killed one man each day. through the ghost’s neck and it was beheaded and One day, the village doctor was on his way to the forbidden killed.  The ghost was powdered to ash and it disappeared. forest to find a medicinal plant even though he knew that the At the very next moment the full moon appeared, clouds ghost lived somewhere around the forbidden forest. But he had vanished and forest glowed with moon light. The doctor no other choice as his best friend was terribly ill and the was very happy that he had saved the village from the full medicinal plant is present only in the forbidden forest. It was moon ghost. around 7 pm and it was spine chilling darkness and he was very The villagers saw the full moon and they were worried. The much frightened. After walking for an hour, he was almost at the villagers saw the doctor coming; they ran to him and asked heart of the forbidden forest. The moon was covered with dark whether the ghost was killed. He told happily that it is killed clouds, wind started howling, trees rustled and leaves fell in the and powdered into ash. Everyone was happy, they wind. Suddenly he heard a strange noise from the far. After a few celebrated with great enthusiasm and joy and they lived minutes, he fainted. When he opened his eyes, he saw a legless happily thereafter.   man sitting on a rock wearing a black cloth. His face was dark, Abel Joseph Jerry, VI  E nails were long and sharp. The doctor understood that it is the full moon ghost. The ghost came closer to him, he was shattered The Unicorn with fear. Suddenly a bright light appeared in the sky. His eyes winked due to light. Seeing the light, the full moon ghost flew Once there was a little horse. Her name was Twilight. away. When he slowly opened his eyes, he saw three brightly shining weapons in the sky, a golden sword, a silver shield and She was so cute and white. one day she lost her way in bronze armour. He ran back to the village with fear. When he a jungle. At first she wandered , and then after she returned, he said everything that has happened and asked all the started to go deep into the jungle. She started to live village wizards about the light and weapon in the sky. A very old there.   After many years she became a big horse. She wizard told him that only who saw the three weapons could kill had colourful hair, had two wings and had an Alicorn the full moon ghost. The weapons to kill the ghost are present in (horn of unicorn). Her eyes had rainbow colour. the caves of Kuruvally hills. As he was frightened he decided not One day Twilight was roaming in the jungle by eating to go further and get into trouble. He couldn’t sleep that night grass. She saw a lion looking at her in the long well, when GOD appeared in front of him and said “You are the grass.    She was going to run but the lion jumped at only hope for the villagers. You shouldn’t be afraid. I am there to her. When the lion opened his eyes ,he saw nothing in help you. You must go and kill the ghost to save your village”. the ground . He saw something flying above. It was When he opened his eyes he couldn’t see anyone. Next day he Twilight !!.The lion asked her, “Are you a magical told the village chief that he is ready to go in search of the horse?”.  Twilight replied, “No I don’t know how I could weapons and kill the ghost. With all the prayers and blessings of fly . I also don’t know why I’m beautiful than other the king and villagers, he went to the Kuruvally hills. He horses”. searched every nook and corner of the hills and he felt very That moment a blessing (group of unicorn) flew disappointed. When the first rays of sun hit the earth, he could towards her.    One of    them    came front and said, see a bright light coming from a cave. With fear, he walked inside “Come with us. You are a unicorn. You were lost from and saw a sword covered with moss fixed to the rock. He tried to our group”.  Twilight told, “Oh yes, I will” and she went pull it out but was fixed very strong. When he gripped the to the world of unicorn and lived there peacefully. handle of the sword with both hands it became loose and he Savanna Mariya Elson,  IV C could pull it out of the rock. The sword was shining brightly than ever, the moss covering the handle disappeared, and it was made of pure gold.

വേനലിൽ ഒരു മഴ വേനലിൽ കുളിർ തൂകും വേനൽമഴ വറ്റി വരണ്ട മനുഷ്യഹൃത്തിൽ പ്രതീക്ഷയായി വരണ്ട ഭൂമിയെ തൊട്ടു തലോടും മഴ ആശ്വാസമായി പെയ്തിറങ്ങുന്നൊരു വേനൽ മഴ നിൻ വരവിനായി കാതോർത്തിരിക്കും നിൻ്റെ പെയ്ത്തിൽ മരങ്ങൾ ചാഞ്ചാടിയാടിടുന്നു ചെടികൾക്കു ആശ്വാസമേകുന്നൊരു മഴ ഇരുണ്ട മേഘങ്ങൾ നേർത്തമഞ്ഞു പോൽ നെഞ്ചുപൊള്ളി വിലപിച്ചു നിൽക്കുന്നൊരരുവികളെ കോമളമായിടുന്നു തൊട്ടുണർത്തി ഉള്ളു നിറയ്ക്കും മഴ പാറകൾ.. മലകൾ..തൻ ഹൃദയം ചുരത്തി നിൻ ദർശനത്താൽ കിലുകിലെ കൊഞ്ചുന്ന കിളികൾ നീ ഒഴുകി നിറയുന്നു വയലുകളിൽ.. തൊടികളിൽ നിൻ സ്പർശനത്താൽ തുടിച്ചു തുള്ളും മീനുകൾ തോടുകളിൽ.. പുഴകളിൽ… ഒടുവിലീ  സമുദ്രത്തിലും... നിന്നെ കണ്ടു ഓടിയൊളിക്കും പുൽച്ചാടികൾ... നിൻ്റെ  അനുഗ്രഹനിറവിനാൽ  പ്രകൃതി നിൻ സാമീപ്യത്താൽ പുതുജീവൻ നേടും പുൽപറ്റങ്ങൾ... പൊന്നണിഞ്ഞിടുന്നു. മനുഷ്യഹൃത്തിൻ വിലാപങ്ങൾ അകറ്റുന്നൊരു വേനൽമഴേ.. ഒരുപാടു നാളായ് കാത്തിരിക്കുന്നു ഞാൻ കനിവെഴുമായിരം കൈകൾ നീട്ടിയെത്തുന്ന നിൻ്റെ  വരവിനായി……. Johan Sebastian, VIIB പ്രളയം ചേട്ടാ.. ഇനിയും പത്തടി വെള്ളം കൂടി പൊങ്ങുട്ടോ...അപ്പൊ നമ്മടെ വീടും മുങ്ങൂല്ലേ… എങ്ങും പരിഭ്രാന്തിയും അമ്പരപ്പും മാത്രം. 2018 ആഗസ്റ്റ് 15, സ്വാതന്ത്ര്യപ്പുലരി തലേന്ന് രാവിലെ തുടങ്ങിയ മഴക്ക് ഒട്ടും ശമനമില്ല.സ്കൂളിൽ പതാക ഉയർത്താൻ ചെല്ലുവാനായി യാത്രയായിക്കൊണ്ടിരുന്നപ്പോൾ ടീവിയിൽ ബ്രേക്കിങ് ന്യൂസ്‌ വന്നു വിദ്യാർത്ഥികൾ ചെല്ലേണ്ടതില്ലെന്ന്. ഡാമുകൾ ഓരോന്നായി തുറന്നു തുടങ്ങി.പല ജില്ലകളിലും പുഴകളും, തോടുകളും കവിഞ്ഞ് താഴ്ന്ന പ്രദേശങ്ങളിലേക്കും, പതിയെ വീടുകളിലേക്കും വെള്ളം കയറിതുടങ്ങി.ഉരുൾ പൊട്ടുന്നതും, പാലം തകരുന്നതുമായ വാർത്തകൾ ടീവിയിൽ ബ്രേക്കിങ് ന്യൂസ്‌ ആയി വന്നുകൊണ്ടിരുന്നു.വൈകുന്നേരമായപ്പോഴേയ്ക്കും വീടിനോട് സമീപമുള്ള പഴയ പാടഭൂമി കരഭൂമിയാക്കിയ സ്ഥലങ്ങളിലേക്ക് കുറേശ്ശെ വെള്ളം കയറിതുങ്ങിയിരുന്നു.     ഞങ്ങളുടെ വീടിരിക്കുന്നത് അൽപ്പം ഉയർന്ന പ്രദേശമായിരുന്നതിനാൽ പെട്ടന്നൊന്നും വെള്ളം കയറുകയില്ല എന്നൊരു വിശ്വാസമുണ്ടായിരുന്നു.കുറച്ചുനേരത്തെ ഇടവേളക്കുശേഷം രാത്രി മഴ വീണ്ടും തല്ലിയലച്ചു പെയ്യാൻ തുടങ്ങിയിരുന്നു .കരണ്ടു പോയിരുന്നതുകൊണ്ട് നേരത്തെ കിടന്നു. രാവിലെ വീടിനുപടിക്കൽ ബഹളം കേട്ട് എഴുന്നേറ്റുനോക്കുമ്പോൾ കണ്ട കാഴ്ച പ്രതീക്ഷിച്ചതിനേക്കാൾ ഭയങ്കരമായിരുന്നു. ചിറയും, പാടവും ഒന്നായി റോഡ്‌കവിഞ്ഞ് ഒരു സമുദ്രം പോലെ ഒഴുകുകയാ യിരുന്നു.ആളുകൾ ആകെ പരിഭ്രാന്തരായി പകച്ചു നിൽക്കുകയാണ്. ചിലർ ബന്ധു വീടുകളിലേക്കും മറ്റും എത്താനുള്ള ശ്രമം തുടങ്ങിയിരുന്നു.ഒഴുക്കിനെ കീറി മുറിച്ച് ഇടക്ക് ടോറസ് ലോറികൾ ആളുകളെ ക്യാമ്പുകളിലേക്ക് എത്തിച്ചുകൊണ്ടിരുന്നു.ചാറ്റൽ മഴയെ ഉള്ളു എങ്കിലും ജലപ്രവാഹം ശക്തമായിക്കൊണ്ടിരിക്കുകയാണ്. നോക്കിനിൽക്കലെ തൊട്ടപ്പുറത്തെ പറമ്പിലെ മതിലുകൾ ഇടിഞ്ഞുവിഴുകയാണ്. ഏകദേശം വീടിൻ്റെ ഗേറ്റ് വരെ വെള്ളമെത്തിയിരിക്കുന്നു. എങ്ങോട്ടുപോകും, എന്തുചെയ്യും എന്നറിയാതെ വിഷണ്ണരായി നിൽക്കുമ്പോളാണ്    തൊട്ടടുത്ത പഞ്ചായത്തിൽ താമസിക്കുന്ന അങ്കിൾ    എത്തിയത്.വേഗം വിലപിടിപ്പുള്ള സാധനങ്ങളെല്ലാം മുകളിൽ കയറ്റി അങ്കിളിനോ ടൊപ്പം ഇറങ്ങി. പെട്ടന്നൊന്നും വെള്ളം കയറാൻ സാധ്യത ഇല്ലാത്ത കുറച്ചുൾപ്രദേശത്താണ് അവരുടെ വീട്‌. പക്ഷെ തോരാതെ പെയ്യുന്ന മഴയത്ത് സ്ഥിതി എന്താകുമെന്ന് പറയാൻ വയ്യ. അവിടെ വീടിനോട് ഒരുകിലോമീറ്റർ അകലെ ഉള്ള പാടം നിറഞ്ഞ് പറമ്പുകളിക്ക് വെള്ളം കയറാൻ തുടങ്ങിയിരുന്നു. ചുറ്റുപാടും നിന്നുള്ള വാർത്തകൾ അത്ര ശുഭകരമല്ലായിരുന്നു. ഓരോ ദിവസവും ജീവനും, കിടപ്പാടവും നഷ്ടപ്പെട്ടുകൊണ്ടിക്കുന്നവരുടെ എണ്ണം കൂടിക്കൊണ്ടിരുന്നു.പക്ഷെ ആ കാലവും വേഗം കടന്നുപോയി,മഴ ശമിച്ചു വെള്ളം ഇറങ്ങിതുടങ്ങി, അഞ്ചാം ദിവസം ആ സുമനസ്സുകളോട് യാത്ര പറഞ്ഞിറങ്ങി തിരികെ വീട്ടിലെത്തുമ്പോൾ വെള്ളം കയറി ഇറങ്ങി അവിശേഷിപ്പിച്ചു പോയ ചളിയുടെയും,പായലിന്റെയും രൂക്ഷ ഗന്ധം തങ്ങിനിൽപ്പുണ്ടായിരുന്നു.രണ്ടു മൂന്നു ദിവസം വെള്ളം കെട്ടിനിന്നതുകൊണ്ടാവണം വീടിനുപുറകിൽ ടോയ്ലറ്റിനോട്‌ചേർന്ന ഭാഗത്തു ഒരു വിള്ളൽ പ്രത്യക്ഷപ്പെട്ടിരുന്നു . കുറച്ചു സമയം കൊണ്ട് വീട്ടുകാരെല്ലാവരും ചേർന്ന് വീടും പരിസരവും വൃത്തിയാക്കി. പിന്നടുള്ള കുറച്ചു ദിവസങ്ങൾ മറ്റു ബന്ധുക്കളുടെ വീടുകൾ വൃത്തിയാക്കാൻ അവരോടൊപ്പം ചേർന്നു. ഓരോരുത്തരും അവർക്കു സംഭവിച്ച നഷ്ടത്തിന്റെ കണക്കുകൾ നിരത്തുന്നത് കേൾക്കാമായിരുന്നു. ഏതാനും ദിവസങ്ങൾക്കകം കേരള സമൂഹം സാധരണ ജീവിതത്തിലേക്ക് തിരിച്ചു വന്നു. മനുഷ്യന്റെ സ്വാർത്ഥതയും താൻപോരിമയും മൂലം ചൂഷണം ചെയ്യപ്പെടുന്ന പ്രകൃതി നൽകുന്ന ഒരു പാഠമായിരുന്നിരിക്കാം ആ പ്രളയം. എന്തിനുപറയുന്നു കേരളത്തിന്റെ ഇപ്പോഴത്തെ അവസ്ഥയിൽ എപ്പോഴും എവിടെ വേണമെങ്കിലും വെള്ളപ്പൊക്കം സംഭവിക്കാം എന്നുള്ള നിലയിൽ കാര്യങ്ങൾ എത്തിനിൽക്കുന്നു. 2021 ജൂൺ മാസം പതിവുപോലെ കേരളത്തിൽ കാലവർഷം എത്തി ഒപ്പം കോവിഡ് എന്ന മഹാമാരി വിവിധ ഭാവങ്ങളിൽ പല തരംഗത്തിൽ ഒളിച്ചുകളി തുടർന്നുകൊണ്ടേ ഇരിക്കുന്നു .ഓരോ മഴക്കാര് കാണുമ്പോഴും ഇനിയൊരു പ്രളയം കൂടി താങ്ങാൻ കഴിയുമോ എന്ന ആശങ്കയാൽ ഉറക്കം നഷ്ടപ്പെട്ട ഓരോ മലയാളിയും പ്രാർത്ഥനപൂർവം മന്ത്രിക്കുന്നുണ്ടാവും അതിജീവിക്കും.. നാം ഈ കാലവും അതിജീവിക്കും.   സൗരവ് സുനിൽ , X C

Rising from the Streets Change of Staff Secretaries The management and staff of St. Patrick’s I’m living on the streets, I’ve never got a treat.. I’m waiting for my days to rise and shine.. Academy sincerely thank the staff secretaries of I’m like a little seed deep underground, the last academic year ( Year of Resilience ), No one noticed me, or cares that I’m alone.. Ms.Syndia Thereesa Jose and Ms. Naveena Joji I’ve been waiting too long, for their outstanding and excellent job of I want to find a place where I belong.. handling staff welfare and conducting various Meet someone who will treat me with all love. events. At the same time we welcome our new Soon I’ll leave the streets, and have cozy home, staff secretaries Ms. Smitha Nair and Ms. Jisha It won’t be a crowded place, I know.. Kuriakose. We wish them all the best for the So come on these journeys with me, current academic year as we hand over the baton Soon we’ll kiss the streets goodbye... to them.                                    Nieharika J Mampilly II C Editorial We are extremely delighted to publish our first e-Newsletter ‘SPA Beacon’ for the academic year 2021-22 which is the ‘Year of Equanimity’. Equanimity is calmness and composure especially in a difficult situation. It is this tranquility that has led to the successful completion of this edition. Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam said, \"All fingers are not of the same length. But when they bend, all stand equal. Thus life becomes easy when we bend and adjust to all situations”. This edition of SPA Beacon is also an outcome of adjusting and adapting ourselves to the present pandemic situation. The strong determination, enthusiasm and hard work of the students was clearly reflected during the conduct of various events and online competitions. I am really fortunate to have a diligent editorial team who is ever ready to take up a task when assigned. I sincerely thank the management, our Principal Rev. Bro. Dennis Joseph and Vice Principal Rev. Bro. John Britto for their constant support, able guidance, cooperation and motivation towards the successful publishing of this newsletter. I am extremely grateful to our coordinators and teachers in-charge for their valuable contributions. I sincerely acknowledge the support of our teachers and students who penned the reports and articles and the stroke of artistic works towards this journal. God bless! Happy Reading… Ms. Sangeeta Vibin

Upcoming Events November September 01-11-2021 Keralapiravi- Keralasreeman &                           Malayali Manga contest by Class 06-09-2021 Teacher's Day Celebration                         XII                                                                           21-09-2021 Sree Narayana Guru Samadhi - Holiday 04-11-2021 Diwali  - Holiday 27-09-2021 Quiz- Classes VI-VIII &Classes IX - XII 06-11-2021 Completion of Syllabus X& XII 28-09-2021 Action Song -Eng - KG, 15-11-2021 Childrens' Day Celebration                         Recitation Eng Classes I - V 25-11-2021 II Terminal Examination X & XII 30-09-2021 Classes VI-VIII -Recitation Eng & Mal, 29-11-2021 Dance LKG - V                         Classes IX - XII-Product Launch 30-11-2021 Solo Song Western/Indian-                         Classes VI-VIII & IX - XII October December 02-10-2021 Gandhi Jayanthi 09-12-2021 II Terminal Examination VI - IX & XI 11-10-2021 Principal's Day 10-12-2021 II Terminal Examination LKG - V 13-10-2021 Durgashtami - Holiday 14-10-2021 Mahanavmi  - Holiday 15-10-2021 Dussehra      - Holiday 28-10-2021 Show & Tell (LKG - I) , Speech                          Mal Classes II - V 30-10-2021 Young Scientist Competition for                         Classes VI-VIII and Classes IX - XII                                                                           Opinions: Acknowledge:   The efforts of management and staff  for the successful completion of                               the online First Term Examination. Congratulates: ICSE & ISC students for the excellent result. Lauds:                Viswajith R for securing a place in the International Book of Records. Appreciate:       Sam Kurian Varghese and Anamika Krishnakumar for being the state                             toppers in both English and Mathematics Olympiad. Condole with:   M   r .  P  rince on the passing away of his father.                    Ms. Bini on the sad demise of her brother-in-law. Ms. Sindhu on the passing away of her mother-in-law. Mr. Thomas on the sad demise of his grandfather. Ms. Mareena on the demise of her father-in-law. Ms. Jisha on the passing away of her mother-in-law. Ms. Leena on  the demise of her father. The families of our students who lost their father. We pray for the   departed soul of Mr. Binoy (father of Noel Binoy and Angel Tissa Binoy), Mr. Linto Antony (father of Abel Antony), Mr. Roy (father of Jerome Roy) and Mr. Jaison(father of Janis Rose Jaison and Jeon Jaison).