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SPA BEACON Newsletter PPRriInNcCiIpPaAlL''sSMMeEsSsSaAgGeE Year of Resilience   Perhaps for the first time in history, the entire known world is being held to ransom by a e-newsletter common foe namely the Covid virus and probably for the first time, the whole world is School Toppers making a concerted effort to rid the world ICSE 2019-20(ClassX) of  this uninvited guest and the struggle is still on. The ‘haves’ and the ‘have nots’ of the world 1st 99% stood flabbergasted    as the virus went on with 1st 99% its characteristic onslaught. No ultra-modern technology, street smartness of the modern Sancta Maria Ashwin A Nair world or the information super highway of the world had a readymade solution to this menace. 2nd 2nd Every sphere of life, either came to a grinding halt, slowed down or Edwin Joy 98.6% Ansa Antoo 98.6% deviated from the original path in order to survive or sustain. 2nd 3rd Transition in the world due to this unexpected predicament is as clear as Angel Johnson 98.6% Neha Saju 98.4% the day. Almost every type of transaction, from essential to casual, went online and internet and electronic gadgets became the undisputed kings and queens. One of the biggest beneficiaries of internet and electronic media was the educational sector. While a lot of services got paralysed or shifted the gear to slow motion mode, the academic fraternity, got their acts together to keep the ball rolling. With the support of technology, teaching fraternity, government machinery, educational boards, parents, students and all stakeholders, 2020 saw the biggest evolution in the history of education proving the popular saying, “Necessity is the mother of all inventions.” As it is said, “A bend in the road is not the end of the road, unless you fail to take the turn”, there is a shimmer of hope as news of vaccines are trickling in. As the whole world is preparing to celebrate the biggest festival of hope, namely Christmas and welcome a brand new year, I wish everyone of you all the blessings of Christmas, and  a safer, happier and fulfilling year ahead. Bro. Dennis Joseph Fsp Principal, St. Patrick's Academy School Toppers ISC(Science) 2019-20 1st 2nd 95.75% 2nd 2nd 3rd Kevin Ajith 96% Christine Daniel Baju 95.75% Roshan Davis 95.5% Martin Joseph 95.75%

School Toppers ISC(Commerce) 2019-20 Senior School Coordinator's Report \"Coming together is a beginning; keeping together  is  progress;   STUDENT COUNCIL MEMBERS working together is success.\"   These lines are very apt for   the Year of Resilience which began  amid Covid Pandemic. The combined team spirit 1st 2nd 3rd of the  Management, the staff, the   students and the parents, we were able to  withstand the difficulties  of the Covid Pandemic and Rose Paul     92 % Antony Shijo   87.50% Kevin Kuriakose  85.50 % strive towards  our goal of successfully completing the syllabus of Board batches and conducting online classes. Amidst utter chaos and uncertainties, we commenced online classes for X and XII in the month of April on the platform of ‘Extra marks’ .Initial phase of the teaching – learning process amid the digital gadgets and various platforms, appeared as tall orders and after a short while all got acquainted with it. Presently we stand at a stage where the entire syllabus of Board batches ,has been completed and the Second Assessment is going on. Apart from the smooth conduct of online academic sessions, we organized a few competitions namely ‘English Recitation’, ‘Western Dance’ , ‘Online Quizzes’ and many more yet to be conducted. All the special occasions like ‘Teachers’ Day’, ‘Onam’, ‘Independence Day’, ‘Children's Day’, ‘Keralapiravi’, ‘Principal's Day’ etc. were celebrated virtually in a meaningful manner. All these were possible through the wonderful guidance and support of our beloved Principal Bro. Dennis Joseph ,a born leader as well as a man of vision and wisdom. His openness and down to earth attitude has influenced and motivated the students and teachers. I also acknowledge my heartfelt gratitude to our dear Vice Principal Bro John Britto, for his timely assistance and support. Bouquets of gratitude to my dear colleagues for their ever willingness in adapting to the new mode of teaching and carrying out their duties without fail. Let us stride together to strive our goals; hoping for a better tomorrow devoid of adversities. Ms Delma Anish  M     i d   d   l e    S   c   h  o   o   l   C  o   o   r  d   i n   a   t  o  r  ' s     R  e   p   o   r  t                                                                                            Coordinator, Senior School We are going through an academic Junior School Coordinator's Report “Resilience is not about overcoming, year which none of us had ever   but becoming.” imagined of. Very truly said COVID – 19 has caused enormous disruption to “Sometimes life takes unexpected the lives  of  people and the economy as well. Schools turns” and of course none of us nd colleges   have shifted  their base to  virtual   were prepared to face these platform to conduct online classes in order to curb  the loss that unexpected situations too. But flexibility of human nature made us soon adapt to would    happen to studies. It has been a new experience for the teachers who till date were confined to only classroom teaching the need of the hour.We started our Online classes on 1st atmosphere. However ,with proper training and guidance given June in the form of recorded videos. Initially there were challenges, as everything was ‘new’ to all of us- teachers ,they were able to explore themselves to the new medium of online teaching and managed to put their best. ,students and parents. Since our little ones need the support of parents, in the initial .Gradually things fell in track and we moved into stage we started our academic session with recorded classes from live classes in Microsoft Teams by the start of the II June 1st .2020 through ‘Entab software’. The classes were term. Thanks to our management for the timely scheduled for one hour per day. In the second term we switched sessions to empower teachers on the different over to the live sessions through ‘Microsoft Teams’ where technical aspects of online teaching.Our teachers students showed more interest and it also helped the teachers to are currently undergoing the ‘DIKSHA’ courses, an build a good rapport with them. We conducted our first online initiative by the Central Govt. to enhance the quality assessment in the month of September through the platform of of education. We can proudly say that we are ‘Extramarks’ and second online assessment in the month of digitally growing to face the challenges of the December through ‘Microsoft Teams’. modern education system. The First Terminal Examinations were conducted During this pandemic situation, it is even more important to be online on platform of ‘Extramarks’ from 3rd to 9th September.Other than a few minor issues, things physically fit, and active. Hence, we had also included activities went smoothly. Though we were all missing our like Dance, PE, Music, Art and Craft along with the main subjects. school, nothing kept us away from the mood of the We also turned our attention to the activities such as usual in a different elebrations.Programmes on Independence regular school year like – ‘Investiture Ceremony’, ‘Parent Teacher Day, Onam,Principal’s Birthday, Children’s Day etc. Meetings’, ‘Inter Class Competitions’, and even festive were arranged for our students in a grand manner. celebrations. Students displayed their love and gratitude to their We would like to extend our sincere gratitude and appreciation teachers, in a befitting manner on the Teachers’ for all the hard work and dedication rendered by our colleagues Day. Students, devoid of any audition , were free to and also the wholehearted support of our dear parents as well as our little ones. Let us march together and pray that we can participate in the competitions organized resume to our normal life that we had earlier. May the God online.Covid-19, as a pandemic has had a massive Almighty shower his blessings upon us. impact on the lives of the people across the globe,                                                                                  and we sincerely hope and pray things will soon                                                                                                                               get back to normalcy. Hope to see you all in the                                                                Ms. Anjana Jose classroom very soon!!! Ms Rekha Coordinator,Junior School Coordinator ,Middle school

KG Coordinator Report “Learning isn’t a way of reaching one’s potential, but rather a way of developing it.”                               With the onset of COVID 19 pandemic, schools had to resort to online classes. Our teachers were quick enough to upgrade their technical knowledge and skills to put up the best online classes for our little kids. Since Kindergarteners need parental support to attend the class and to do the academic activities, online learning was started off with the recorded classes from June 6th, 2020. The recorded classes were uploaded through ENTAB which not only dealt with the explanation of the subject matter but also the writing and other activities were demonstrated to guide the parents and children to understand and complete the academic work in the best way possible. In the first term personal interactions with the students were conducted on a monthly basis through Google meet, which helped us to build a rapport with our students. In the second term we continued with the recorded classes, and we commenced live classes for the students once a week through Google meet. The live classes served as a platform to revise the subject matter and also to accelerate the progress of our students. Online learning may be new and different for the students as well as the teachers, but it also allows them to learn in supportive and convenient atmosphere in these unprecedented times. Though the children initially struggled to get acquainted with the technology glitches, now they show great persistence and have progressively become an active participant. Students also enjoyed the opportunity to showcase their creative talents through  online competitions and virtual festive celebrations. We extend our profound gratitude to our dear parents for the support and cooperation to make this online learning a great success.                                                                                                                                                                                              Ms. Neethu Arun                                                                                                                                                                                              KG Coordinator Welcome Brothers \"Great leaders don't set out to be a Editors Desk leader. They set out to make a difference. It's never about the role   \"Historically, pandemics always, but the goal.\" have  forced  humans to break with the past  and imagine Hearty welcome to our dear Principal Bro, Dennis Joseph their world anew.  This one is no different. It Bro. Dennis Joseph and Vice- Principal   Principal is a portal ,a gateway between one world and Bro. John Britto!! the next .\"             Bro. John Britto   Let's be optimistic . Let's walk through it The whole SPA family welcomes you   Vice- Principal lightly to a new world of hopes and and we look forward to a successful prosperity . During the initial days of break journey with both of you. Having you out of this pandemic, we had days ,weeks and both amongst us is a great honour. Our even months  when nothing worked ,  struck Principal gives us a fatherly at a sort of lifelessness . But slowly we saw confidence during this pandemic the new sprouts of rebirth . Yes, let  this situation. Bro. John, we are really Newsletter   be a new sprout of hope for us.   blessed to have a Vice-Principal like This pandemic taught us  to leap zestfully you. with digital world . We welcome you all to  the online newsletter Welcome dear brothers. of SPA. Through this ,we provide you with the updated glimpses of all activities and events of SPA  from June to December 2020 . We also have included a handful of articles written by our students . It's obvious that you will take your mind off all dullness and will make a mindful reading of it . Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year!

STUDENT COUNCIL 2020 AMITH RAPHEL MEENAKSHI NAIR HEAD BOY HEAD GIRL Alain Paul.K Angelina Rijo CULTURAL CAPTAINS SPORTS CAPTAINS Joseph Kolattukudy Nimitha Binoy Athul Shaji Tiya Franco

CULTURAL VICE CAPTAINS SPORTS VICE CAPTAINS Joyal Johnson Hellen Auxeelia Jeevan Mathew Anna Jose HOUSJoEsepCh Kaoplatttuakuidny s Tagore House Aloysius Gandhi Gandhi House House House Anwyll Jolly Kevin Jacob Janis Reji Delany Delany Tagore House House House Navneeth Santhosh Liz Maria Tony Kevin Johnson Tagore House Krishnanjali L

HOUSE Vice-Captains Aloysius Aloysius Delany Delany House House House House Bhoumik Eugene Angel Johnson Vargis Naito Ardhra Maria Gandhi Gandhi Tagore Tagore House House House House Anna Merin Sunil Ashwin Nair Delna Sebastian Basil Sunny Prefects Rishika Vinod Abhiram L Sania Saji Aibel Babu Amala Stephen Nishal Biju Amith George Evan Theres

Class XII Class X School Toppers School Toppers CLEETO ITTIACHAN 95.25% AADHITH AYYAMPILLY 95.25 % ALBERT JOSEPH 95.25 % ELIZABETH MOHAN 95.25 % Divya Davis 98.2% Jerrin Paul 98 % Dona Theres  97.6% Chris Elsa  97.6% Ardhra Maria 97.4% Airin Jiji 97.4% Meera Gopi 97.4 % Varna Pradeep 97.4 % Keerthana G 97.4 % Ann Gipson 97.4 % Diya Rose 97.2% Anna Merin 97% Joel Viju 96.8 % Aleen Therese  96.8 % Joona Jafy  96.6% Bhoumik B Eugene 96.6% Gayatri Sudhir 96.4 % Hridya Mary 96.6% Maria Gipson 96.4% Tina Seby 96.2% Meenakshi Uday 96% Merin P. Wilson 96% Jhan Jose 96 % Fathima Nasrin 95.8% Rebecca Raju 95.6% Namita Jolly 95.2% Charles P. Manoj 95% Basil Sunny 95% Elizabeth Job 95% Benit Benny  95% Delna Sebastian 95 % Elsa Mariya Jomon 95%

Virtual Competition Winners- Seniors English Recitation Category I Category II Issa Theressa Reji Irin Mary Vinu Katherine Anna Kalyani Nair Grace Maria Juvinet  P Angel Elsa Louis Third Prize First Prize Second Prize Third Prize Third Prize First Prize Second Prize    Category III Western Dance Category I Meenakshi  Nair Bhoumik Eugene Nayan Maria Leya Liz Ardra Arun Niveditha Smith Third Prize First Prize Second Prize Third Prize First Prize Second Prize Category II Category III Delna Sebastian Sania Saji Dimple Sara Tony Jiya Jim Evelyn Rose Jayitha Antony First Prize Second Prize Third Prize First Prize Second Prize Third Prize

Virtual Competition Winners AiwinSiljoIIE  Eng Ananya.A.Nair Atmika Salish-UKG-E Sarah Jessica Jose Anamika Neiharika .J. Eng SoloSong1st 3C-Engsolo1st Eng&Mal Action song Eng solo 3rd Krishnakumar IIE - recitataion 1st- Recitation Ist Eng solo IInd -2nd EngRecitation 1st NihalArunIIIAEng LizbetMaryShine-UKG AngelMariaPraveen AngelRose-ICEngSolo Samvritha-IDEng IreneMariaUKGD RecitationIst B-EngActionSong1st LKG-B-Malactionsong Song1st RecitationIIIrd   Eng&MalAction-2nd Online  Shalabhamela 1st Competition-Malayalam LightMusicIst NadanpattuII AMalayalamRecitationA grade ImmanuelRiju EvanaPBinoIInd  Eng ElsaCelineSainty  IIF Jinia.K.Jiyas  IE   JoannaAnnJoe  English   Englishactionsong actionsong   EngSolo-2nd   EnglishRecitation2nd solo3rd, Ist EnglishSolo  3rd EngRecitationIInd JoyannaJ  IIF-Eng RecitationIInd TessaJeesIIA  English JohannaJosephLKGD SeraRenny-IIIE JoanneBKurian  IIIrd EliasDennyUKGA, Recitation  2nd Malayalamaction Engsolo-3rd Englactionsong IIIrd  EngActionSong. song-2nd Johan.J.Sebastian MiaJohn-2D-Eng SwasthiSandeep  II  A JohAlbert  IIIBEng Englishstorywriting-IInd RecitationIIIrd CinematicDance-IInd Hindispeech-IIIrd FusionDance-IIIrd NadanPattu-IIIrd AhaanaAswin  LKGA- EnglactionsongandMal ActionsongIIIrd RecitationIIIrd EnglishSolo3rdprize

Teachers' Teacher......Being one is the Highest Privilege and Having one is the Best Blessing. Day We say ‘Parents are our first teachers The students had set up an interactive session along with games ,which was and Teachers are our second parents enjoyed by every teacher. There were different games and teachers were who shape our future., This year actively involved in. We could bring out a fiesta of various expressions of the ,amid the COVID crisis, the students teachers of St. Patrick’s Academy, decided to .We never knew the teachers could whip out those amazing facial expression celebrate the Teachers’ Day in a which in turn was like a cherry on cake. different way. For the first time in the The video compilation of a short message by the Vice Principal which history of St. Patrick’s Academy, the reflected the essence of the Teachers’ Day , was followed by the performance students of class 12 hosted the first , of the students, and finally the programme ended with a short heart touching hopefully the last Virtual Teachers’ message from the students, saying “How lucky they are to have such Day. wonderful teachers!” Independence Day 74th Independence Day of our country was celebrated at St.Patrick’s Academy on 5th August,2020. Bro. Dennis Joseph , the Principal hoisted the National flag. Abiding by the Covid norms, it was a minimal celebration with the Brothers and a  few staff members. The programmes and the message of the day were sent to the  students online.

Ona Onam , the harvest festival of Kerala, was celebrated at SPA Angamaly in its unique and characteristic way adhering to the protection rules despite the pandemic that has gripped the whole world. The insightful Onam message of Principal, Rev Bro. Dennis Joseph, interwoven with the cultural feast by the students, was obviously a real gift to everyone. It displayed a great fact that the memories of yesteryears can well be convened to the present scenario where sanitisers and masks have claimed an upper hand. The hearty wishes of Vice Principal Bro. John Britto and the creative and vibrant inputs by the teachers , made Onam splendid.

Principal’s Birthday Children's Day The staff and students of SPA came alive on 10th October with the virtual birthday celebration of our dear Principal Bro. Dennis Joseph. We made his birthday enriching with best wishes through flowers, cards, heartfelt words and gifts. The students were exulted to celebrate their Principal’s birthday. It was a joyful occasion as the Patricians expressed their love and fondness to their dear Brother. The program commenced with prayers, wishes and the students showering their felicitation on him. The program further showcased dances which was followed by an euphonious performance of the school choir. The staff were ever ready to put up a wonderful program flooded with songs and dances even though the situation didn’t permit them.   We pray and wish Brother to celebrate many more birthdays with peace and happiness. The most valued asset of any teacher is his/ her students. Hence the staff of SPA queued up on Children's Day with all their artistic skills to provide the bit of extra entertainment to their students. The Children's Day programme was put up on virtual platform in the school channel in the form of a small presentation. The presentation began with an instrumental prayer song performed by the Vice Principal Rev. Bro. John Britto. Rev. Bro. Dennis Joseph ,the Principal ,shared the message of the day. He mentioned how one picks up the rudiments of his life from childhood and he added that the best period in one's life is childhood and school life. He exhorted them to live up to their dreams in the most convincing manner. The cultural schedule was a short film 'Freakanum Generationsum Pinne Oru Gapum' scripted and directed by Ms. Vishamol Vasu. The film is an answer to the parents’cocern about their kids’ increased use of electronic gadgets and social media. It communicates the importance of the teachers and the elder generation in framing the mindset and character of youngsters and assures that the right path can be set by guidance and supervision. The song and dance sequences intertwined with the screenplay made it more colourful. The Children's Day 2020 stands as a testimony that no social distancing can deteriorate the warmth and love of a teacher towards his/her students.

Keralapiravi Digital Revolution and its impact on   Education Are You Hungry? The digital revolution in this era has proven to transform the stereotyped educational processes “Throwing away food is like stealing from the table of and systems .At a crisis moment-when there was a those who are poor and hungry”- Pope Francis huge cloud of uncertainty before the education sector , the digital revolution made it possible for The modern world that exists in the luxuries ignores the the educational sector to rise above it. Even before, value of food .Many people find it difficult to gather daily technology was transforming the educational field meals ; We at times fail to value food that is served in front with the help of visualised learning methods. of us. Our grandparents used to make a point of not However, in spite of all these benefits, there are throwing away food even of it is left over. When food is some negative impacts. But luckily, its negative thrown away, we never think of the painful efforts of its impacts can be curbed to a great extent. So, let us producers .More than that we must not forget the fact that all pledge to make use of technology wisely and many are struggling to get a single piece of bread. strive towards a more technology equipped education sector in future.                                           Anslin Mariyat Jinu VIII B Theresa Maria Denny                                                                                       O   u  r   F  a   m    i l y   -  O  u   r   C  oVmIIIfoBrt Families are the compass that guide us. They are the inspiration to reach great heights, and our comfort when we occasionally falter. Family makes us feel safe and secure .It helps in shaping the future and career of children. It is like a blanket which protects us from all the ill treatments of the society. Without the support of our family members, a child's life is incomplete. No one can replace the role of our family members. They are our inspiration to success.                                                                           Angel Elsa Louis                                                                                               VIII D

The Girl with the Wind FLUMEN She prepared herself in recount, From the concealed path With a periwinkle and a rose, through the mighty mountains it ushers in. Drawing herself to the land, Carrying, delicate and vivid heavenly emotions ,   Land of dreams and shores.   lifted up by the blazing sun, glorified by falls. Soothing noises heard aloud , ‘A minute ago I saw her’ by their pat on the forest rocks and grasses. The men said, Mirroring the ivory rays of the moon ‘A minute ago I saw her’, and producing diamonds aglow. The women said. Form vibrant curves and loops , And end up their dazzling journey And still when the rain pours down, By descending to the tremendous high seas. And when the sweet wind blows, (Flumen in latin means 'river') Rising in glory, she came, The girl with the wind, again. Basil Sunny XI A Through the sparkling rays, MY  LOCKDOWN  FRIEND Out flew the blue bliss of bright wind, And there stood the girl with the wind. When lockdown began I was feeling bored because I had no one to It’s true that there she stood. play with .Everything in my neighborhood had come to a standstill. At home, my sister was busy with her online classes and I was Out came the shrieking thunder, lonely. Evenings I spent staring towards the empty road and an Grabbing all her sights away apartment in front of my house. One day I noticed a kid waving his Down broke the potency of rain, hand at me from the apartment. Later I came to know that his name Pouring down the wild rain. was Abel and he had just moved in with his parents and a younger brother. One day he asked me if I would play with him. I was shy And there’s the girl with the wind, and replied to him that I would ask my mother, hoping that she She heard the people say, would say ‘no’. But she said ‘yes’. I went to his place and we played. Looking down at the ribboned Very soon we became friends and I started playing with him nectar, regularly and everything was fine. Then one day we fought over a Down at the streaming rill. silly matter and thereafter I stopped going to his place. I stayed at my place but was missing his company and at the same time feeling Cured with the hand of love, angry that he looked happy playing without me. Two or three days Calmed down the wind later while strolling in my courtyard, I found some chopsticks and a And again I heard the people say, paper plane lying in a corner. I didn’t think much about it and threw The girl with the wind has come them in the garbage can. Later that day Abel came to my place and up on the way. asked me if I would play with him. He also asked me whether I got his letter and gifts. I felt very embarrassed but said yes and thanked I say she was a friend of mine, him. Later I checked the garbage can and found that the paper plane Once ago, was his sorry letter and those chopsticks which were very dear to Her do’s that never stopped, him, was his gift to me.  We have become best friends now and I am And my eyes that never closed glad to say that now we are more matured and won’t fight anymore. I like his company a lot and call him my lockdown friend. By the Just like the honey craving bee. way he doesn’t know yet that I threw his gifts in the garbage and Like a rhythm of rill, hope it stays that way. Over and over again,                                                                                                                                     The merry cry began.                                                               John Bejoy Thekkinath                                                                                                                                     A minute ago I saw her,                                                                                    VD   A minute ago I saw her, The girl with the wind, Has gone with the wind. Meenakshi XII

ABEL AND T HE TITANIAN 3-2-1-0 Sh Sh........ Shastra-1 has crossed the Earth's atmosphere and came out. Moon, Mars and Jupiter called me but I want to go to Saturn. Suddenly I heard a noise, Shastra is shaking.I realized something dangerous is going to happen. I came to know that a crash land would be needed. My attention turned to the nearest golden sphere. I suddenly remembered the Emergency Pod and I landed safely, albeit with a slight jolt. I realized that it was Titan the largest moon of Saturn because the atmosphere was just like ours.Wow! The golden atmosphere was so beautiful.It was not that cold as I expected and I saw places like dried up ponds. But crash-land shattered all my hope Alas! All the fuel is leaking. I could not bear the grief. Suddenly there was a movement nearby. I felt that someone was looking at me with ‘glowing black eyes, green horns above the head (antenna), frog-like legs, nice shiny blue dress and hi-tech gadgets in hand’. I was shocked and frightened but he was really cute. He came to me slowly. He said in a robotic voice. “I am a Titanian. How did you get here? ” My fear subsided and I told “I am Abel, coming from the earth. I am on my way to Saturn. On the way, my booster engine broke down. All the fuel leaked out. Can you help me? ” \"Yes I can help you. You only have to go to Saturn?\" \"No, I want to see the whole world.\" \"So, shall we go? I am also looking for a company.\" Suddenly he disappeared. When I opened my eyes we both were in a beautiful space ship. It was wonderful inside with so many coloured switches and hi-fi gadgets. I was so excited. 5-4-3-2-1-0 Sh Sh ..... Here we go. We came out like lightning, outside Pluto and yes outside our solar system.We saw the stars shining like the sun. The Titanian told that it is Proxima Centauri a star of triple star system Alpha Centauri. The other two are Rigil Kentaurus and Toliman. He also told proxima is the closest star to the solar system. We rested for a while at Proxima Century B. It was almost like the earth but little bigger. It was an amazing view when we looked outside. There were various types of galaxies, such as elliptical, spiral, and irregular. With a supernova explosion going on nearby, we quickly headed back to the Milkyway. “Titanian, see it’s Kuiper Belt. Isn't that outside of Neptune?” We travelled further, crossing the dwarf planet Pluto and hi moon Sharon. We saw the methane shield of Uranus. Since Jupiter’s gravity is very high we travelled away from Jupiter. We also saw the Anticyclone storm of the Great Red Spot, and it was great sight to our eyes. The Titanian introduced me to Ganymede and Lo, the inhabitants of Jupiter's moons.The red planet Mars was spotted just past the asteroid belt. We saw the Dead Volcanoes and Rock Layers. It was amazing and exactly the same as we see in pictures. I was so much excited. It was really beautiful to see the Earth from space and Titanian told they were planning a journey to Earth. First I was shocked when I heard this since Aliens are a nightmare in all movies but slowly realized that they are very friendly and helpful. We spent a lot of time together and it was time for me to go, so we headed back to Titan. Titanian saw the sadness in me of not being able to go to Saturn. He filled my space ship with fuel and repaired the damages. Saying goodbye to Titanian, Shastra 1 entered into Saturn's Rings and I thought I could find out everything about Saturn right now. Suddenly again there was a jolt and I thought that the engine had malfunctioned again. But…. \"Abel Mon ..... It's time for online class, get up\" It was only when my mother called me that I realized everything was a dream. Abel Joseph Jerry Class 5 E St Patricks Academy POEM God is so great, That’s why I am in this world. God is so powerful, That he made this wonderful world. God is so lovable, That he gifted me sweet parents. God is so kind, That he care me all the time. I always pray and thank God For his blessings and support That makes me happy. SANDRA SUSAN ALIAS IE

Interesting Christmas facts The term XMAS simply means Christmas;In Greek,Christ begins with letter X. The character of SANTA CLAUS is based on St.Nicholas,a chistian bishop who provided help to the poor and needy. Santa Claus initially wore clothes in green,purple or blue.However Coca Cola decided to dress him up in colours that match their brand and that stuck. This is why he is always in Red Clothes now. 36 million Christmas trees are produced every year.Each Christmas tree takes almost 7-10 years to mature. The cakes we eat during Christmas holidays are known as Plum cakes , but in fact there is no plum in the cake.Raisins were known as Plums in medieval times and the ingredients were stirred in an East to West direction similar to the journey of the three wise men. The biggest Christmas gift was the gift of friendship to US by People of France in the form of \"The statue of Liberty\" in 1886. In Ukraine, if you find a spider web in the house on Christmas morning ,it is believed to be a harbinger of Good luck! UK celebrates Boxing day on the day after Dec 25 so that wealthy people would spend a day boxing the gifts for Poor. There are 2 islands with name Christmas Island; one in the Paciifc ocean earlier known as Kiritimati and other one in Indian Ocean. In the very first times when the tradition of decorating trees for  Christmas began, the popular items used for tree decoration were food items like nuts,dates,apples and other fruits. Every year  Norway sends a beautiful home grown Christmas ree to London,where it is decorated with lights in Trafalgar Square.Standing a towering 20m tall ,the terrific tree is a gift to say Thankyou for the help UK gave Norway during World War II. Juan Santhosh (3F)

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