DHWANI 2021-22

DHWANI 2021-2022 Dear Students I wish you and your family a very Happy New Year and I hope you are all doing well and safe. I would like to share with you the importance of ‘being healthy’. Health, according to WHO, is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease and infirmity. We are all passing through difficult times which has even changed our whole life style. Generally people blame the restrictions imposed due to the pandemic as a reason for not doing exercises to keep oneself fit. However, there are various options available for those who really want to keep themselves fit, such as online videos, digital classes etc. Let us try to make use of all available opportunities to keep ourselves mentally and physically healthy. Yoga, meditation, prayer, controlled diet, listening to others’ experiences, positive thinking, getting creatively engaged in one’s own hobbies etc, will help us to be mentally healthy. Acts of empathy, ability to communicate effectively, care and concern shown towards fellow humans and for protection of nature and natural resources will all contribute to our social well-being. Instead of blaming, people and circumstances let us try to spread happiness and positivity. Dear children, don’t forget, as social beings, we can be happy only if people around us are happy and healthy. PROUD ACHIEVERS Master R Sriram Prasadh of Std IX won the Sir C Master Krishnarpith Nettayikkodath Natasha Subhash of Std IV completed V Raman Commemorative Award for securing the & Master Aditya Jaganath L of class X India’s World Map Puzzle in 9 minutes first position in the Talentspire Science secured the 1st position in the by skating using blind folder and was Scholarship Examination and received a cash prestigious MKK Nair Quiz. selected for the Asia Book of Records. award of Rs.50000/- and digital devices worth Rs.50000/-. Master Manual K Mathew of Std XII Smt Mini Menon, Teacher, Dept of Smt Aleyamma George, Teacher, Dept of Computer emerged as the topper with Commerce, won the coveted KCF Logic Science, won the Dr A P J Abdul Kalam Memorial distinction in Bharat Sevak Samaj Best Teacher Award. Teacher’s Award for her contribution towards Kalapoorna 1st year exam scoring innovation in teaching. 170/200 marks. 1

DHWANI 2021-2022 MOMENTS TO CHERISH Pravesanotsavam World Environment Day Pravesanotsavam was organised for World Environment Day was students of Std I in order to welcome the celebrated. A video was tiny tots of the school to the new academic presented by Kum Karthika year. Kurup of Std XII A, depicting the theme of World Environment World Blood Donor Day Day & Kum Shreya Anil of Std X A recited a poem based on the World Blood Donor Day was theme of environmental celebrated. A video was presented by protection. Master Krishnarpith Nettayikkodath of class X B which portrayed the International Day against Drug significance of donating blood to Abuse and Illicit Trafficking save lives. In connection with International International Day of Yoga Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, a video was International Day of Yoga was celebrated in the virtual shared in the classes during the platform. The Chief Guest of the day, Yogacharya Shri assembly, highlighting the need Varghese Vazhoor, addressed the students and staff and to raise a society which can enlightened them on the importance of practising Yoga and prevent itself from the use of making it an integral part of our lifestyle. A video of Master drugs . VarunShouri of Std IX A, performing different Yogasanas and photographs of students in different Yoga postures were Reading Day shown in the assembly. Reading Day was celebrated. A video with a brief reading day message by the chief guest Smt Sathi Devi, writer and former teacher, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan , Kochi, a Reading Day poem and the Reading Day pledge was shared during the assembly. Sanskrit Day Vanamahotsav In connection with Vanamahotsav, a video was shared in In connection with Sanskrit Day Celebrations, a video which the class after the assembly. Shri Manoj Kumar, portrayed the significance of Sanskrit in the modern coordinator of ‘Haritham vaipin project’, was the chief scenario was shown in the class after the morning assembly. guest for the day. He enlightened the students on the It also threw light into the great scriptures and epics. importance of conserving trees and forests for a bright future. Ramayana Week Gurupurnima Gurupurnima was observed with all piousness. Ramayana Week Celebrations commenced with the Chief Guest Shri Smt Meena Viswanathan, Education Officer, BVB, Sreekumar Mukhathala, Poet and programme Executive, AIR, Kochi was the chief guest of the day. She Thiruvananthapuram, enlightening the staff and students on the addressed the staff and students and delivered significance of the great epic, The Ramayana. Ramayana Parayanam, an enlightening speech. A video of students of Bhajan by students and prize winning performances by students in the Std I, receiving blessings from their parents was Role play competition conducted in connection with Ramayana Week shared in the classes during the assembly. Celebrations, for categories II & III, were shared in the classes. 2

DHWANI 2021-2022 Gandhi Jayanthi Independence Day In connection with Gandhi Jayanti, a video depicting the life and principles upheld by Gandhi was shared in the classes. Bakrid Independence Day was celebrated in the school. Principal Smt Remadevi K P hoisted the flag and addressed the staff and students. Smt Leena P P, HoD Physics, delivered the Independence Day message. In connection with Bakrid, a video throwing light Hiroshima Day Sri Krishna Jayanti on the importance of Bakrid and the value of sacrifice was shared in the assembly. As part of Hiroshima Day, a In connection with Sri video which showed the devastating aftermath of the KrishnaJayanti atomic bombing in Hiroshima Kerala Piravi and Nagasaki was shown in the celebrations, a video class after the morning assembly. with myriad In connection with programmes was Kerala Piravi, videos shared in the classes. consisting of an Teacher's Day array of programmes were shown in the class. Onam Teacher’s Day was celebrated. Smt Jaya Jacob, co-ordinator, Research Wing BVB Kochi was the Chief Guest. Children's Day Onam was celebrated in the most befitting manner. A video which showcased a A video displaying an array of variety of programmes depicting our culture and beliefs was shared in the spectacular performances of children classes. was shown in the class as part of Children’s Day celebration. Navaratri World Aids Day ‘Devaraganadanam’, the video consisting of spectacular dance as well as music performances by our students was shown in A video on World AIDS Day was shown in all the classes. Dr. Merin Sara Mathew, Medical Officer - all the classes as part of in- charge, National TB Elimination Programme, Govt Medical College, Ernakulam gave an Navratri Celebration. exemplary talk on the topic AIDS. She shared the World AIDS Day theme that is “End Inequalities, International Day of Differently abled persons End AIDS”. In connection with ‘International Day of Differently abled persons’, a Hindi Day video was shown in all the classes. The chief Guest Sri Soni Somarajan, Senior Social Media Marketing & Digital content specialist, Writer, editor Hindi Day was celebrated on & poet addressed the students. The students of class XI took part in an the virtual platform by interactive session with the Chief Guest. sharing a video in the classes with a variety of programmes 3 that depicted the importance of our national language.

DHWANI 2021-2022 World Literacy Day Christmas In connection with the Christmas celebration, In connection with ‘World Literacy Day’ Dr. Muse Mary George, videos consisting of an array of spectacular Retd. Associate Prof, UC College, Aluva, addressed the students performances of the children were shown in all on the importance of the day. Kumari Dhatri M S of Std VIII the classes.Fr Thankachan Areeckal, the Chief recited the poem ‘Vaakku’ by the renowned poet Shri Guest of the day delivered Christmas message to Madhusoodanan Nair. the students. World Tourism Day Republic Day Republic Day video which comprises various ‘In connection with the World Tourism Day, Dr Mitra Sateesh, programmes to inculcate the national feeling among Asst. Professor Govt. Ayurveda College, Tripunithura and a the student community was shown in all the classes passionate traveller, addressed the students and shared her principal Smt Remadevi K P hoisted the national flag. experiences in travelling. Smt Devipriya teacher, Dept of Commerce addressed the gathering. Merit Evening Annual Day Merit Evening was held to honour the academic excellence of the students of Std X and XII 2020-2021. Dr R V G Menon, former Principal, Govt. College of Engineering, Kannur, was the chief guest. CA Venugopal C Govind, Chairman, BVB, Kochi Kendra,presided over the function. Shri E Ramankutty, Director, BVB, Kochi Kendra, Smt. Meena Viswanathan, Academic Consultant & Education Officer, BVB, Kochi Kendra, Shri Biju Gopal, Chairman, SMC, NPOL & Smt Sudha Nambudiri, President, PTA offered felicitations. Insignia 2K21 Annual Day was celebrated with all vigour. The Chief Guest of the day was Shri T P Sreenivasan IFS, Former Indian Ambassador to Austria, Governor for India of the IAEA and Permanent Representative of India to the UN. CA Venugopal C Govind, Chairman, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Kochi Kendra presided over the meeting. Shri E Ramankutty, Director, BVB Kochi Kendra and Shri Vijayan Pillai ,Outstanding Scientist & Director, NPOL, Thrikkakara ,addressed the gathering. INSIGNIA 2K21, an inter-School Literary Fest was conducted on the virtual platform. Shri Manoj Kurur, renowned poet and lyricist, was the Chief Guest for the inaugural function. C A Venugopal C Govind, Chairman, BVB, Kochi Kendra presided over the function. Shri E Ramankutty, Director, BVB, Kochi Kendra, Smt Renuka N Menon, Education Officer, BVB, Kochi Kendra and Smt Sudha Namboodiri, President, PTA offered felicitations. ‘Epic Pulse ', an Instrumental Fusion by the Students of Std IX, was a real treat for the audience. Twelve schools from in and around Kochi participated in the literary fest. 4

DHWANI 2021-2022 ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE SSCE RESULTS 2020-‘21 SSE RESULTS 2020-‘21 The school had made a remarkable 44 students of our school have received the highly achievement with 100% Distinction. acclaimed Commendation Certificates from Shikshan Bharati for their stellar performance in securing more than SCHOOL TOPPER 90% marks in all the 5 subjects in the SSE 2021. Divyaroop Sahoo TOPPERS IN THE COMMERCE STREAM SCHOOL TOPPER Aravind V Ashok ANAGHA P RAO Rakendu R SUBJECT TOPPERS SUBJECT TOPPERS ENGLISH ENGLISH 1. ANAND DEVA SURESH 1. MADHAV HARIKUMAR MENON 2. PRATHEEKSHA PRADEEP 3. RIYA JIMMY MALAYALAM 4. VINEETHA P K 1. ANAGHA P RAO MATHEMATICS HINDI 1. C AGNEY 1. SNEHA BIJU 2. DIVYAROOP SAHOO 2.SULTHANA M 3. ALTHAF NAZEER 4. ASWATHY A SANSKRIT 5. DEVABALA S 1. VAISHNAV M PHYSICS MATHEMATICS 1. DIVYAROOP SAHOO 1. ARJUN KRISHNA M 2.AMRITHA VINOD CHEMISTRY SCIENCE 1. DEVABALA S 1. GOWRILAKSHMI R SOCIAL SCIENCE BIOLOGY 1. ANAGHA P RAO 1. ROSE MAMPILLY 2. KASINADH B N COMPUTER APPLICATIONS COMPUTER SCIENCE 1. B S ANNIE GARSHAN 1. DIVYAROOP SAHOO 2. HARISHANKAR R A1 IN ALL SUBJECTS INFORMATICS PRACTICES AGNIVESH AJITHKUMAR, ARJUN KRISHNA M, SNEHA S 1. VINEETHA P K GOUTHAM KRISHNA P M, HARSHITA V P, ARYA G, KEERTHANA NAIR, MADHAV HARIKUMAR MENON ECONOMICS NANDANA MAHESH, NANDANA SUDHEER, 1. ANJANA P J NIHA ANN JOSE, VAISHNAV M, ADITHYAN V, NEHA V 2. ARAVIND V ASHOK YADAV TANUSHREE RAVINDRA PRATAP, RINI ALFRED 3. RAKENDU R VISMAYA MOHAN, AMRITHA VINOD, ANAGHA P RAO APARNA PILLAI, GOWRILAKSHMI R, KASINADH B N ACCOUNTANCY KEERTHANA D S, NAVEENA MARIYA JOHNSON 1. ANUPAMA RAVI PAUL KURIAKOSE, RESHMA RAJESH NAIR, ROY ALFRED 2. ARAVIND V ASHOK SNEHA BIJU, SULTHANA M BUSINESS STUDIES Shikshan Bharati, the Education wing of Bharatiya Vidya 1. ANJANA P J Bhavan, Mumbai, has rated our school as 2nd among all 2. ARAVIND V ASHOK Bhavan’s Schools across India based on average marks 3. RAKENDU R scored in SSE 2021. 4. AUPAMANA RAVI 5. LAKSHMI J In the SSCE 2021, our school is rated 8th in the Commerce stream and 7th in the Science Stream among all Bhavan’s A1 IN ALL SUBJECTS Schools across India. ANAND DEVA SURESH, ADISH S, ALTHAF NAZEER, 5 ANAND SUDARSAN, DIVYAROOP SAHOO, HARISHANKAR R, MOHITH B NAIR, NAVAMI SUNIL, SATHWIK PANICKER, VAISHNAVI M, AATHIRA K E, ASWATHY A, DEVABALA S,PRATHEEKSHA PRADEEP, RIYA JIMMY, ROSE MAMPILLY, S KRITHIGAA, SIRAJ T M, ANJANA P J

DHWANI 2021-2022 CO-CURRICULAR ACHIEVEMENTS They proved their mettle Our school emerged as the champions and bagged the overall trophy in SRUSHTI 2K21, the Inter-School Dance Fest organised by Bhavan's Munshi Vidyashram, Thiruvamkulam. Bhadra Anoop of Std II secured the 1st prize in the event ‘Collita’, Abdul Wajid of Std VI and Gourinanda Nettayikkodath of Std V won the 2nd prize in the event ‘Wester-e-Klasik’ and in the group event ‘Natyataranga’, the team comprising Reshma Rajesh Nair of Std XI, Gauri Nandana S of Std XI and Shreya Anil of Std X won the 3rd prize. Meenakshi Rajesh of Std IX won the 1st prize for Patriotic Song Competition conducted by Akhila Bharatiya Poorva Sainika Seva Parishad. Devadutt B of Std XII won the 2nd prize in the event ‘Kazoo’ in PRATHEEKSHA, the musical event organised by Bhavan’s Vidya Mandir, Elamakkara. In Magnum Opus-Model UN organised by Bhavan’s Vidya Mandir, Girinagar , our school won the runners up position. V Tarun of Std XI and Vishal Sekhar of Std IX were declared the Outstanding Delegates and Meenakshi Nair K A of Std IX received an Honorable Mention and Sravan Shanker of Std IX received a Verbal Mention. Varun Shouri of class IX bagged the 1st prize in District Yoga Sports Championship, the 3rd prize in the State Yoga Championship and the 1st prize in State level Surya Namaskar Challenge. He also participated in the National Level Yoga Championship conducted by Yoga Federation of India. In SWAPASYA, the Tech-Fest organised by Bhavan’s Vidya Mandir, Eroor, Avani Krishna of Std V won the 1st prize in the event ‘Scratch and Script’, Kailas P S of Std V won the 2nd prize in the event ‘Fantastic' and in the event ‘Ourique’, Alphons Biju & Krishna Binoy of Std X won the 3rd prize. In the Inter-School Hindi Elocution Competition conducted by ISRO in connection with Space Week, Kaarthika Kurup of Std XII and Aardra Nath P V of Std IX won the 2nd prize. In the Disenc De Product organised by Chavara Darsan CMI Public school, the team comprising Rohith G, Kishan V B and Kaarthika Kurup of Std XII won the 2nd prize. Master Nandan J and Master Gautam N Varma secured First Consolation prize and a cash prize of Rs 500 in All India Bhavan’s Virtual Science Exhibition 2021. In SARGAM 2021, the Inter-School Mathematics competition, conducted by Bhavan's Adarsha Vidyalaya, Kakkanad, and our students won prizes in all the four categories. In the event ‘Srishti’, Adithi Sajith of Std II won the 1st prize in Category I and Nikhil Rajeev of Std IV won the 2nd prize in Category II. Ojiya K Frijo of Std VII won the 3rd prize in the event ‘Samvadam- Dialogue Writing’ and Neeraja Sunitha Nair of Std XI won the 3rd prize in the event ‘Sraddha-Poster Challenge’. V Tarun of Std XI won the ‘Special Mention’ award in the Model UN conducted by Chettinad Hari Shree Vidyalayam, Chennai. Surya Vinod Nambiar of Std XI won the 1st prize in Carnatic Music (General) Boys’ Category in the All Kerala Carnatic Music Competition conducted by Sree Poornathreyeesa Sangeetha Sabha. Sports and Games Hitha Maria Jose of Std VI is the winner in the Under 13 singles and 13 doubles category in All Kerala Badminton Championship held at Manjeri. She is also the winner in the Under 13 singles and doubles category in the State Level Badminton Ranking Tournament Organised by Kerala Shuttle Badminton Association at Vaikom. In the Ernakulam District Athletic Meet, Gauri Krishna L of Std IX won the 2nd position in shot put. She also won the 5th position in shot put in the State Level Athletic Meet. In the Ernakulam District Athletic Meet, Naba Naishab of Std VIII won the 1st position and the 3rd position in the 60m race and 600 m race respectively. She also bagged the 5th position in State Kho-Kho Championship and the 5th position in 60m race in the State Junior Athletic Meet. Adithi Sajith of Std II secured the 1st position in the Kerala State Karate Championships (individual sub junior girls category). She also secured the 2nd position in the Ernakulam District Karate Championship (individual sub junior girl’s category). Rohit Rajesh Nair of Std IV secured the bronze medal in Kata (sub junior boys category) in the Karate tournament organized by Ernakulam District Karate Association. Harshvardhan Brijesh of Std V secured the runners up position in Under 11 Category in the Kozhikode District Trials Badminton Championship. Aswath Sajith of Std V won the 1st position in Kata (Under10 category) and the 2nd position in Kumite (30+ kg Wt category) in the 2nd Kerala State Karate Championship, 2021 conducted by Karate Kerala Association. Dharmik Sreekumar of Std VIII won the 2nd position in the Ernakulam District Badminton Championship in the Sub Junior Singles Category and got selected in the District team. He won the 2nd position in the Inter-District Championship. He also got selected for the State Championship which was held at Malappuram in November. Barsa of Std VIII represented the district team in the 44th State sub junior Kho- Kho Championship held at Govt. Medical College stadium, Kozhikode. Alok Jith Kollayi of Std XI won the 3rd position in the State Badminton Ranking Tournament in the Under 17 doubles category. He has also won the 3rd position in the State Badminton Championship in the under 17 doubles category. Abhinav T of Std XI won the 3rd position in the District Badminton Tournament. 6

DHWANI 2021-2022 QUIZ In LABYRINTH ARCANUM, the Inter-School quiz competition organised by Bhavan's Adarsha Vidyalaya, Kakkanad, Krishnarpith Nettayikkodath of Std X won the 1st position in ‘Lectorem’ the English Literary Quiz and Achyut Jagadeesh of Std XII and Sravan Shanker of Std IX won the 1st position in ‘Gravitas’ the Surprise Event. Bhavan’s Varuna Vidyalaya won the Overall Championship trophy. Krishnarpith Nettayikkodath of Std X secured All India 1st position in Mind Wars State Battle Season 2 Quiz. Achyut Jagadeesh of Std XII won the 2nd prize in the district for the quiz conducted by ISRO. In the Sastra Samasya Inter- School Science Quiz Competition conducted by Vidyodaya School, Krishnarpith Nettayikkodath of Std X and Achyut Jagadeesh of Std XII won the 2nd prize. Master.Krishnan Madhu & Master Harigovind Rayirath secured first prize in Shastra Children’s Science Congress held at Campion School Edappally. Kailas P S of class VI qualified as a finalist in the junior category in the Club Mahindra National Painting Competition. Aardhra P Nath of class IX qualified as a finalist in the senior category in the Club Mahindra National Painting Competition. Rohan S Kanoth of std IX has secured second position in INFINITUM, an inter -school Mathematics quizzing event conducted by NIT Calicut. In the 36th All Kerala Bhavan’s Science Quiz Competition organised by Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Kochi Kendra, the team comprising of Master Shravan Shanker & Master Niranjan Hari of class IX secured second position by scoring 165 points. STUDENT ENRICHMENT PROGRAMMES Students of class XII attended a Counselling/Motivation session by Smt Saloni Priya, organised by Education Wing, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Kochi. JCI Kakkanad Cyber City, in association with Bhavan’s VarunaVidyalaya, organised a training session on ‘Career Pathways for classes IX, X & XI. The Guest Speaker was Shri V K Krishnakumar, (National Trainer & JCI Director). A webinar on ‘Creating Awareness Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking’ by Shri Jayaraj P K, C I, Excise, KSCB, Attingal, was organised for the students of classes VIII to XII. Students of classes VIII to XII attended a webinar on ‘National Webinar on Booming Careers in Science in the Post- Covid Era’ conducted by Amrita Center for Nanosciences. A few students from classes VIII -XII attended the School Guild webinar on ‘Enhancing Future Skills’. Students of Std XI and XII attended a webinar organised by IIM INDORE on the IPM course offered by them. Harigovind, Rohan S Kanoth, Sravan Shanker and Niranjan Nedungatt of STD IX attended a webinar organised by Intach (Heritage Club). A webinar on Vedic Maths, ‘Back to the Future’ by Ms Charanpreet Kaur was organised for the students of Std I to V. A webinar on ‘Developmental Changes in Teenagers’ was organised for the students of classes VII to IX. Dr Saroj Menon, Retd Professor, Gynaecology, National Institute of Health and Family Welfare, Delhi, was the Guest Speaker. A webinar on 'Sports - Passion and Profession' was arranged for the students and parents of classes IX to XII in the virtual platform. Shri Sriram Somayajula, Performance Analyst, Delhi Capitals, was the guest speaker. Students of Std VI and VII attended an ATL session on 3D modelling conducted by Bhavan’s Vidya Mandir, Girinagar. A workshop on Artificial Intelligence for the students of classes IX & X was organised by Sankalp World Championships in association with Microsoft. In connection with the World Tourism Day, Dr Mitra Sateesh, Asst. Prof at Govt. Ayurveda College, Tripunithura and a passionate traveller, addressed the students about the importance of observing the day and shared her experiences in travelling. An orientation session for students of Std VI to XII on 21st century skills was organised by IBM Skills Build. A webinar on ‘Information Security as a Career Option’ was organised for the students of classes XI and XII in the virtual platform. Shri Renju Varghese, Vice President, SISA Information Security Ltd, was the Guest Speaker. A series of webinars were conducted for students and parents of Classes I to V and VI to XII jointly by Chaithram Emotional Support Centre and Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan. The resource person was Dr U Vivek, Consultant Psychiatrist, Renai Medicity, Kochi. 7

DHWANI 2021-2022 A few students attended the workshop conducted by Spic Macay on music, dance and traditional crafts from 10th October to 14th October. Students of Std XII Commerce stream attended a career guidance session on the topic ‘Career as Company Secretary’ organised by ICSI, Cochin Chapter. Akash Institute, in association with Bhavan’s Varuna Vidyalaya conducted a session on Career Counselling for the students of classes VII to XII. As part of the celebration of ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’, 56 students of Std XI along with 6 teachers got an opportunity to visit the NPOL facilities on 24th November 2021. A Covid Vaccination Drive was held in the school for students of Std IX to XII. STAFF ENRICHMENT PROGRAMMES All the teachers participated in Covid 19 Treatment and Precautions Conducted by Dr. P R Ramesh Warier and Dr. T M U warier, Arya Vaidya Shala Kottakkal and Bharathiya Vidya Bhavan. All the teachers took part in ‘Awareness Webinar for Principals and teachers of CBSE affiliated schools about the various initiatives of CBSE and AICTE’ conduvted by Dr. Biswajith saha. All the teachers attended yoga with family (a practice session to engage your body, mind and soul) by Smt. Raji Abhilash Bhavans Munshi Vidyashram . All the teachers attended a webinar on creating awareness against drug abuse and illicit trafficking by Jayaraj p k (Circle Inspector Excise). All the teachers attended varied webinars conducted by CBSE based on new learning strategies, methods and modern competency skills. All the teachers of the Dept of English attended a webonar on Gamification in Learning by Smt. Yachana Villaitrani Coe Chandigarh. All the teachers attended a session on Art and science of questioning by Sri. G Balasubramanian , Former Director (Academics), CBSE organised by Bhavan's Research and Development Centre, Kochi . All the teachers attended a webinar on Awareness on cancer and its early detection by Dr. Sunitha Daneil, Dr. Ajith Nambiar organized by BAV, Kakkanad. All the teachers attended Workshop on multiple choice questions by Smt.Latha S Vice Principal Bhavans Munshi Vidyashram Thiruvamkulam organized by Bhavan's Research and Development Centre, Kochi. All the teachers attended a webinar on Parenting during covid times by Dr. U Vivek , Psychiatrist, Renai Medicity organised by Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Kochi Kendra. All the teachers attended a webinar on how teachers can support students' mental health when school reopens by Dr. Rajeev Jayadevan, Senior Consultant, Gastroenterologist, Sunrise group of hospitals, Kochi.organised by Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Kochi Kendra. All the teachers attended a webinar on Transition to Physical Classroom during COVID - 19 by Dr Rajeev Jayadevan organised by Bhavan's research and Development centre, Kochi. All the teachers attended a lesson plan review meeting by Smt Sunitha, principal, Bhavan's Elemakkara Bhavan's kochi. All the teachers attended a webinar on you are your own witness- Truth and Conscience Shri. Thottathil B Radhakrishnan organised by BVB Kochi Kendra. All the teachers attended a workshop on Climate Change organised by Climate Change India Society, a session on Universal Brotherhood Day -2021 conducted by Ramakrishna Math, Vyttila. All the teachers attended a session on ‘Postural Awareness Training’ by Dr Arunkumar T, Convenor, and Indian Association of Physiotherapists. All the teachers attended a live webinar on Cyber Security organized by Kerala CBSE schools’ Sahodaya Complex. All the teachers attended an Educators’ workshop organised by WWF India on ‘Sustainable Waste Management’ by Sri Raju Kavil, CEO, Thanal. A workshop on IBM Open P Tech program was organised for the Class teachers of Std VI to XII in the virtual platform. A workshop ‘ARISE - to the Power of Parenting’ was organized for teachers and parents of the students from Std VI to IX by Ramakrishna Mission, New Delhi. 8

DHWANI 2021-2022 25 years of steadfast service & commitment Smt Sindhu Ayyappan Smt Mini T D Dept. of Mathematics Dept. of Fine Arts A decade of tireless toil and dedication Smt Sunitha K V Smt Smisha Mohan Sri Asokan K Office Staff Office Staff Dept. of Fine Arts SCHOOL PARLIAMENT 9

DHWANI 2021-2022 NCC This year 50 students of our school have enrolled as cadets in the 21 Kerala Battalion of the NCC. Cadets attend regular online classes and webinars which are essential to inculcate in them the values of discipline, duty, punctuality, and self- confidence. Online parade is conducted to keep them highly motivated. Out of the 50 cadets, 20 appeared for the ‘A’ Certificate examination held on 29th January 2022. DHARMIK SREEKUMAR (STD VIII) HITHA MARIA JOSE (STD VI) Won 2nd position in Badminton, Sub Junior (Singles) in the Ernakulam District Participated in the state level badminton Championship and got selected in the Dist. tournaments organized by Kerala shuttle team. badminton association held at vaikom. Won 2nd position in the inter district winner in U 13 Girls singles championship. winner in U 13 doubles Selected for the state championship held runner up in U 15 doubles at Malappuram. NABA NAISHAB (STD VIII) Bagged the first prize in 60 meters race and third prize in 600 meters race in Ernakulum district athletic meet. Bagged 5th position in state kho-kho championship Secured 5th position in 600 meters race State junior athletic meet. GOURI KRISHNA ( STD IX ) VARUN SHOURI (STD IX) Secured 2nd position in district level Shot put Won 1st prize in District Yoga Sports Secured 5th position in state level Shot put Championship Won 3rd prize in State Yoga ALOK JITH KOLLAYI ( STDXI) Championship Won 3rd prize in the State badminton Won 1st prize in State level Surya ranking tournament. Namaskar Challenge Won 3rd prize in State badminton Won 1st prize in Yoga Video Contest championship. Participated in the National Level Yoga championship conducted by Yoga Federation of India. A GREEN INITIATIVE Our school ,along with a board of BCI ,have identified an area that can be developed into a Rain groove .Bird bath, Bird feed and earthen bird's nest is hung in different areas in the Rain groove. Through this green initiative the children will be able to see and identify the different bird species as well as to improve the schoolyard habitat. Through art and sketching they will be able to make a picture album of different bird species that visit the rain groove of our school.Thus we aim to modify the habits of our children and to make them understand the need to live in harmony with nature. 10

DHWANI 2021-2022 FAREWELL Smt Jayalaksmi G K (Faculty,Dept. of Science), Smt .Tessy K J (Faculty,Dept. of Mathematics), Smt Philomina Thomas (Faculty,Dept. of Computer Science),Smt.Jalaja (school attender ) were given befitting farewell by the school for their meritorious and long years of service. Our teachers are the proud recipients of ‘Teachers' Day Award for ‘Recovering and Revitalizing Education for the COVID-19 Generation’ instituted by IIHM. Smt Sreedevi A Shri Madhusudanan K A Shri Sreejith C K Vice Principal Dept. of Mathematics Dept. of Science Smt Saritha C Smt Mily Susan Paul Smt Devipriya B Pilla Smt Sreekala Shri Manu Narayanan Dept .of Science Dept. of English Dept. of Commerce Krishnadas Dept. of Fine Arts Dept. of Science CONDOLENCES We express our deepest condolences to our dear colleagues who have lost their beloved ones. Smt Devipriya Pilla (Faculty, Dept. Of Commerce) lost her mother. Smt Meena Nair (Faculty, Dept. Of Science) lost her mother in law. Sri Suresh Kumar (Faculty, Dept. Of Fine Arts) lost his mother. Sri Biju (office staff) lost his father. Smt.Preetha (Lab attender )lost her father in law. Smt.Vyji N R (Faculty,Dept Of Mathematics )lost her father. 11