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The months that went by- July 1 to August 27
As we look back on the months that have passed, our school has been a hub of activity, creativity, and growth. From exciting events and engaging academic programs to innovative initiatives , our students, teachers, and staff have worked together to make this a memorable and enriching experience.
Following are highlights of some of the key happenings, achievements, and milestones from the months of July and August
July 7 -On July 7th, the school celebrated World chocolate day with the home science department organizing a vibrant food stall featuring a variety of chocolate-based goodies.
A fireless cooking workshop was organized for students of Grade VIII
Ms.Anet a Baker and Confectioner led the workshop giving the students a hands-on experience. It showcased the joy of exploring new topics beyond the regular curriculum .
On July 11th ,“Changadhik oru Maram” A welcome initiative by, Kerala Karma padadhi to promote environmental sustainability and nurture a sense of responsibility towards nature was inaugurated in school by Ex- municipal chairperson Mr. Santosh Kumar and Director Mr.N.J Mathew by planting a sapling in the School grounds and Students gifting saplings to their friends.
On July 11th – Apollo 11 a digital dramatization showcasing the first landing of man on moon was presented by Science film director Mr.Danoj Raveendra Naik . Students of Grades IV to X appreciated the event organised in connection with the International Moon Day.
ACHIEVEMENT – We are proud to announce that our students did exceedingly well at a TRIVIDHA 2025, an Interschool competition held at BMM School, Pampady on September 27, 2025.
Our students from the Commerce department also won the overall championship!! ✨️✨️
വായന കളരി – മലയാള മനോരമ ദിനപത്രം പോപ്പുലർ കമ്പ്യൂട്ടേഴ്സിൻ്റെ സഹകരണത്തോടെ കോട്ടയം എക്സൽഷ്യർ ഇംഗ്ലീഷ് സ്കൂളിൽ വായന കളരി സെപ്റ്റംബർ 25 വ്യാഴാഴ്ച സംഘടിപ്പിച്ചു
സ്കൂൾ അങ്കണത്തിൽ നടന്ന പരിപാടിയിൽ മലയാള മനോരമ സർക്കുലേഷൻ മേധാവി ശ്രി പി കെ വിനോദ് പത്രവായനയുടെ പ്രസക്തിയും ഗുണവും ശ്രോതാക്കൾക്കായി അവതരിപ്പിച്ചു . പോപ്പുലർ കമ്പ്യൂട്ടേഴ്സ് എം ഡി – കെ. എം ഷംസ് , എക്സൽഷ്യർ സ്കൂൾ കറസ്പോണ്ടൻ്റ് റോസി മാത്യു , പ്രിൻസിപ്പൽ ശ്രീലേഖ എസ്, അഡ്മിനിസ്ട്രേറ്റർ ബെറ്റി മാത്യൂസ് , രജിസ്ട്രാർ ജിനോയ് ജോസഫ് എന്നിവർ ചടങ്ങുകൾക്ക് നേതൃത്വം നൽകി
EDUCATIONAL VISIT – Grade 11 and 12 History and Political Science students had a field trip to Mysore, visiting Mysore Palace, Jaganmohan Palace, St. Philomena’s Church, Payana Car Museum, Melkote, and Sukavana. The trip highlighted the cultural, political, and historical significance of these landmarks.
ACHIEVEMENT – Excelsior English School secured the Second Runner-Up position at the Bhavasudha 2025, organized by the Central Sahodaya Conclave, Kottayam! This district-level arts festival saw the participation of 13 schools, and our success is a tribute to the dedication of our winners, participants, and the teachers who guided them.
Bhavasudha 2025 Off-Stage Events @ Excelsior English School on 13 September, 2025. Talented students from 13 schools showcased their creativity, knowledge, and skills across a variety of competitions. From poster making, collage, pencil drawing to story writing, verification and essays – each event reflected the passion, hard work, and enthusiasm of our young achievers.
A heartfelt congratulations to all the participants and winners who made this journey vibrant and memorable.
EDUCATIONAL VISIT – The Taj Resort and Spa , Kumarakom team graciously hosted our grade 11 & 12 home science students during their field trip on the topic- Hospitality Management. The students were taken on a detailed visit of the property and also briefed on the functions of the various departments of the resort and spa. It was a very enriching experience for the students
PROUD MOMENT – Excelsior in the News!
We are proud to share that our Principal, Ms. Sreelekha S, was featured in The Hindu. In the Teacher’s Day Special Edition, she spoke about “the one thing that fills her with the most gratitude and keeps her motivated as a teacher.”
Excelsior English School was adjudged as the cleanest school in Kottayam by Kottayam Municipality.
News & Events
ACHIEVEMENT – We are proud to announce that our students did exceedingly well at a TRIVIDHA 2025, an Interschool competition held at BMM School, Pampady on September 27, 2025.
Our students from the Commerce department also won the overall championship!! ✨️✨️
🏆 Dunk in basketball – First prize
XI ( Science) Cash Prize 3000*
-Thomas Mathew
-Jake Chackochi
-Sahil Ittoop Abraham
🏆 Maverick ( XI Commerce) Best Manager
1. Aarush Biju Nair – First Prize
Cash prize Rs. 2500
2. Pavithra S Nair -Second prize
Cash prize Rs. 1500
🏆 Markenza ( Brand It Yourself) – Second prize 1500*
-Jerric J Oruthayappally
-Serah Siby
-Joseph Jacob
-Eva Jimmy Mathew
🏆 Marcedo ( Marketing XI) – Second Prize 1500
-Avanthi Lathish
-Megha Vinu
-Iana Achu Abraham
-Angel Mariam Aby
🏆 Mission Decrypt (XI)- Second Prize
Cash prize 2000 second prize
– Ben Mathew Kurian
– Nourin N k
✨️✨️ Congratulations to all the students and teachers who put in their best ✨️✨
ACHIEVEMENT – Excelsior English School secured the Second Runner-Up position at the Bhavasudha 2025, organized by the Central Sahodaya Conclave, Kottayam! This district-level arts festival saw the participation of 13 schools, and our success is a tribute to the dedication of our winners, participants, and the teachers who guided them.
വായന കളരി – മലയാള മനോരമ ദിനപത്രം പോപ്പുലർ കമ്പ്യൂട്ടേഴ്സിൻ്റെ സഹകരണത്തോടെ കോട്ടയം എക്സൽഷ്യർ ഇംഗ്ലീഷ് സ്കൂളിൽ വായന കളരി സെപ്റ്റംബർ 25 വ്യാഴാഴ്ച സംഘടിപ്പിച്ചു
സ്കൂൾ അങ്കണത്തിൽ നടന്ന പരിപാടിയിൽ മലയാള മനോരമ സർക്കുലേഷൻ മേധാവി ശ്രി പി കെ വിനോദ് പത്രവായനയുടെ പ്രസക്തിയും ഗുണവും ശ്രോതാക്കൾക്കായി അവതരിപ്പിച്ചു . പോപ്പുലർ കമ്പ്യൂട്ടേഴ്സ് എം ഡി – കെ. എം ഷംസ് , എക്സൽഷ്യർ സ്കൂൾ കറസ്പോണ്ടൻ്റ് റോസി മാത്യു , പ്രിൻസിപ്പൽ ശ്രീലേഖ എസ്, അഡ്മിനിസ്ട്രേറ്റർ ബെറ്റി മാത്യൂസ് , രജിസ്ട്രാർ ജിനോയ് ജോസഫ് എന്നിവർ ചടങ്ങുകൾക്ക് നേതൃത്വം നൽകി.
Malayala Manorama, in association with Popular Computers, organised Vayanakkalary (reading forum) at Excelsior English School, Kottayam, on Thursday, September 25. PK Vinod, Head of Circulation at Malayala Manorama, presented the relevance and benefits of newspaper reading to the audience at the event held on the school premises. Popular Computers MD KM Shams, Excelsior School Correspondent Rosy Mathew, Principal Sreelekha S, Administrator Betty Mathews and Registrar Jinoy Joseph oversaw the function.
Bhavasudha 2025 Off-Stage Events @ Excelsior English School on 13 September, 2025
Talented students from 13 schools showcased their creativity, knowledge, and skills across a variety of competitions. From poster making, collage, pencil drawing to story writing, verification and essays – each event reflected the passion, hard work, and enthusiasm of our young achievers.
A heartfelt congratulations to all the participants and winners who made this journey vibrant and memorable.
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EDUCATIONAL VISIT – The Taj Resort and Spa , Kumarakom team graciously hosted our grade 11 & 12 home science students during their field trip on the topic- Hospitality Management. The students were taken on a detailed visit of the property and also briefed on the functions of the various departments of the resort and spa. It was a very enriching experience for the students
EXHIBITION – The commerce exhibition ‘BizFair’ was organised by the students of grade 11 and 12 based on the subjects Accountancy, Business studies and Economics on 24th September 2025. The exhibition highlights student participation and presentation on topics like Rules of debit and credit, Financial statements, Types of industries, E-Business,PPC, Rural development and GST. The exhibition aims to enhance practical understanding of complex commercial concepts through models and presentations. The event fosters skill development, teamwork and market awareness with faculty providing guidance and appreciation for student efforts.
SMART BRAINS – SMART MINDS – An interactive session was held by Dr. Varghese P. Punnose, Principal and Professor of Psychiatry of Government Medical College Kottayam on “SMART BRAINS – SMART MINDS,” focusing on brain development, mental well-being, and strategies for academic success. The session covered topics such as promoting healthy brain development, managing stress and anxiety, and building positive relationships. Through engaging discussions and real-life examples, Dr. Punnose empowered students with practical tips and insights to enhance their cognitive abilities and emotional intelligence. The session concluded with an interactive Q&A segment, allowing students to clarify their doubts and share their thoughts.
Educational Visit – Grade 11 and 12 History and Political Science students had a field trip to Mysore, visiting Mysore Palace, Jaganmohan Palace, St. Philomena’s Church, Payana Car Museum, Melkote, and Sukavana. The trip highlighted the cultural, political, and historical significance of these landmarks
Grade VII A assembly based on the theme Teachers Day.
Entrepreneurship Learning By Doing Activity ( XII)
Marshmallow and Noodle Stick Activity
Objective
To encourage teamwork, problem-solving, creativity, and communication this fun activity can be performed in the class
Materials Required (per team)
1 packet of uncooked noodle sticks (spaghetti works best)
1 packet of marshmallow
Stopwatch/timer
Measuring scale (to check the tallest structure)
Instructions
1. Form Teams – Divide the class into two small groups of 4 students.
2. Distribute Materials – Each team gets the same number of noodle sticks and few marshmallow – as per teacher calculation .
3. Explain Rules:
Build the tallest free-standing structure possible within the time limit.
The marshmallow should be used to stick the noodles stick.
No external support (walls, tables, or holding with hands) is allowed.
Only given materials can be used.
4. Set Time Limit – Usually 15–20 minutes is enough.
5. Start Building– Teams brainstorm, plan, and construct their towers.
6. Judge the Structures – At the end of the time, measure each tower.
7. Declare Winner – The tallest stable structure with the marshmallow on top wins.
8. Reward – The winning team gets to eat the marshmallow (or you may give marshmallows to everyone as a fun closure).
Learning Outcomes
Enhances teamwork and collaboration
Develops problem-solving and critical thinking
Encourages creativity with limited resources
Demonstrates the importance of planning before execution
Makes learning interactive
Educational Visit – As part of the project work in Business studies based on the topic Principles of management , Grade XII Comerce students on 27th August visited ‘Chandrans Steel Factory’ in Coimbatore.
Chandran steel factory is a leading kitchen equipment manufacturer that offers custom stainless steel to hotels and restaurants.
We collected information on applicability of Principles of management through the questionnaire.
Also we could observe the high tech machines and the processes undergone in producing steel products. We learned how raw materials are handled, processed and turned into finished goods. This gave us a clear understanding of industrial safety measures and large scale production techniques.
On the second day,28th August we visited ‘NC John Garments Pvt Ltd’ Thirupur where we gained insights into the textile industry.
We saw how fabric goes through different stages such as cutting,stitching,designing and quality checking before becoming finished garments ready for export.
This helped us understand the importance of precision, creativity and quality standards in the textile sector.
From this industrial visit we learned better understanding of by machinery, production techniques and safety practices,linking theoretical concepts with real world applications .
We are exceedingly proud to announce that our student short film “PAPER SKIES”—written, directed, shot, and edited entirely by our talented students—has won the “Special Jury Mention” along with a cash prize of ₹5000/- at the Short Film Competition 2025 organized by TALKS India.
The competition was based on the theme “Responsible Society: It Starts With Me.
The cast and crew of Paper Skies includes students of Grades 11 and 12 from the Political Science Department, along with Leonel Roobesh from Grade 2.
Congratulations for this remarkable achievement!
JUNIOR SCHOOL ONAM CELEBRATIONS – 2025 ഓഗസ്റ്റ് 26 ന് ജൂനിയർ സ്കൂൾ ഓണാഘോഷം പൂർണ്ണ ഊർജ്ജസ്വലതയോടെയും വർണ്ണാഭമായും നടന്നു. ജോയ്ഫുൾ ബിഗിനേഴ്‌സ് മുതൽ ഗ്രേഡ് IV വരെയുള്ള വിദ്യാർത്ഥികൾ ഓണത്തിന്റെ സന്തോഷം പങ്ക് വയ്ക്കുന്ന വൈവിധ്യമാർന്ന പരിപാടികൾ അവതരിപ്പിച്ചു. കുട്ടികൾ ഉത്സാഹത്തോടെ ഓണം ആഘോഷിച്ചപ്പോൾ, ഉജ്ജ്വലമായ ഗാനങ്ങൾ, ചടുലനൃത്തങ്ങൾ, ഓണത്തിൻ്റെ തനിമ ഉൾക്കൊള്ളുന്ന തിരുവാതിര,വഞ്ചിപ്പാട്ട് തുടങ്ങിയവയാൽ ഓണാഘോഷം നിറവാർന്നു.
SENIOR SCHOOL ONAM CELEBRATIONS – Our school came alive with color and cheer as we celebrated Onam through vibrant cultural performances, the joyful visit of Maveli, a traditional Onasadya, and spirited games. Wishing everyone peace, prosperity, and happiness this Onam.
EDUCATIONAL FIELD TRIP – As a part of an experiential learning initiative, Fashion studies and Home science visited a local antique shop. The shop offered a captivating collection of artifacts, from intricately carved furniture, traditional utensils and age – old decor pieces. The purpose of this visit is to ignite creative thinking and inspire design innovation. Encouraging them to observe and analyze traditional design elements and to develop original motifs and design concepts from the textures, patterns and craftsmanship observed in the antiques
JWALA 2025 – The curtain rose on Jwala – Excelsior English School’s Youth Festival for 2025-26, with a show of culture and creativity. The Chief Guest for the occasion was known Malayalam actor, Shri. P N Sunny, known for his roles in movies such as Spadikam and Joji. Following the lighting of the lamp, the festival was declared open by Director Mr. N J Mathew. The three-day festival was a wonderful celebration of fiery talent and youthful spirit.
✨✨Celebrating Outstanding Achievement !✨✨ Grade X and XII CBSE Results 2024 -’25 – “A resounding success that showcases the exceptional talent and tireless efforts of our students and educators!” Congratulations to our Students and Teachers on this incredible achievement!
Highlights
The school’s project, Oru Kai Oru Pothi, provides a packet of food to the poor and needy once a month. This initiative, ongoing for many years, aims to instill in students a sense of social responsibility and compassion for others in need. The collected food packets are handed over to the Navjeevan Trust, led by Mr. P U. Thomas, also known as Thomas Chettan. Students from grades V to XII contribute around 400 to 425 packets of food each month. The residents of Navjeevan either collect the packets from the school or receive them at the trust. We look forward to continuing this meaningful project.
The Pathfinders 2024 initiated a project to support hungry birds. They have placed bird feeders throughout the school campus. They are filled with bird feed and hung on the branches of the trees on the campus. Kudos to the team🤝
We are thrilled to announce that our school has achieved the OVERALL CHAMPIONSHIP title at the MERAKI interschool fest held at Marbaselius Public School on 23 July 2025
We are proud of each and every one who participated and contributed to this success.
Let’s celebrate this fantastic achievement together!
Congratulations to all!
The Central Sahodaya Conclave Kottayam Inter-School Digital Fest Competition, Excelsior English School won the 2nd Prize.
Student council members 2025- ’26
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Gandhi Jayanti posters- Grade 1
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