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DECEMBER 2024
Celebrating Computer Science Week
The Computer Science Department organized Digital Painting and PPT competitions to mark Computer Science Week based on the theme Unleashing Creativity and Promoting Digital Responsibility. The aim was to showcase the artistic and technical talents of the students. These events will not only provide a platform for students to express their creativity but also encourage them to think critically and develop their problem-solving skills.
In addition to these competitions, the Computer Science teachers made a special effort to raise awareness about internet usage and ethics. Through interactive sessions and discussions, students have been educated on the importance of online safety, digital citizenship, and responsible technology use.
GOONJ
Goonj is an Indian non-governmental organization (NGO) that creatively recycles urban waste into resources for rural communities. It focuses on addressing issues related to poverty, underdevelopment, and disaster relief. A team from Goonj visited the school and briefed the students on their work in this organisation. The students have been requested to donate books, stationery, clothes and other things which they do not use to get them upcycled for use in the rural communities.
Excelsior English School secured the overall 2nd position in the Science and Maths exhibition held at Mar Baselios Public School under the Central Sahodaya Conclave Kottayam. Congratulations to the students and teachers who made this possible.
Book Flea Market
Grade 4 – Assembly based on theme-New Year Celebrations across the world.
International Hindi Day January 10th – World Hindi Day provides a platform to promote the usage of Hindi and raise awareness about the language. The world Hindi day is celebrated on January 10th every year to promote Hindi as one of the most widely spoken languages around the world .The theme for World Hindi Day 2025 is “The Global Voice Of Unity And Culture Pride”
Goonj is an Indian non-governmental organization (NGO) that creatively recycles urban waste into resources for rural communities.
As an initiative of the Student Council, an interactive session was taken in our school by the Goonj Organisation for grades 7 and 8, which dealt with the working of Goonj and how they distribute the kits to people in need in a dignified manner. Following this, a collection drive took place in our school on the 1st Friday of January (3/1/25) wherein, many items such as clothes, books, stationery and bags were collected from the students and were handed over to Goonj.
Excelsior celebrated Christmas on the 20th of December. It was a plethora of events put forward by our beloved students which included Christmas Carols, Nativity Play, Untold story of Santa Claus & Significance of christmas & its decor.
The programme came to an end by a short message by Rosey Ma’am.
Excelsior English School participated in the LVMUN 2024 hosted by Life Valley School, Kottayam. They secured most of the awards and bagged the BEST DELEGATION AWARD. Congratulations Team Excelsior
Excelsior English School secured the overall 2nd position in the Science and Maths exhibition held at Mar Baselios Public School under the Central Sahodaya Conclave Kottayam. Congratulations to the students and teachers who made this possible.
TALK INDIA – Grade XI and XII students opting for CS, IP and AI attended the talk on “AI and the Future of Education Empowering Next-Gen Creativity and Critical Thinking” by Mr. Ajith Balakrishnan, Founder and Chairman Emeritus of Rediff.com. The talk was organized by Talks India and Kottayam Public Library. Mr. Balakrishnan provided a brief explanation of what AI is and addressed the common fears associated with it. He also gave a concise overview of Natural Language Processing (NLP) and the role of AI in education.
Season of Yuletide at Excelsior
News & Events
Grade 4 – Assembly
Theme – New Year Celebrations across the world.
Grade V Assembly
Theme – International Hindi Day January 10th.
World Hindi Day provides a platform to promote the usage of Hindi and raise awareness about the language. The world Hindi day is celebrated on January 10th every year to promote Hindi as one of the most widely spoken languages around the world .The theme for World Hindi Day 2025 is “The Global Voice Of Unity And Culture Pride”.
Grade 11 B assembly
Theme – New Year and New year resolutions
Grade I – IV Assembly
Theme – National Mathematics day
Goonj is an Indian non-governmental organization (NGO) that creatively recycles urban waste into resources for rural communities.
As an initiative of the Student Council, an interactive session was taken in our school by the Goonj Organisation for grades 7 and 8, which dealt with the working of Goonj and how they distribute the kits to people in need in a dignified manner. Following this, a collection drive took place in our school on the 1st Friday of January (3/1/25) wherein, many items such as clothes, books, stationery and bags were collected from the students and were handed over to Goonj.
Excelsior celebrated Christmas on the 20th of December. It was a plethora of events put forward by our beloved students which included Christmas Carols, Nativity Play, Untold story of Santa Claus & Significance of christmas & its decor.
The programme came to an end by a short message by Rosey Ma’am.
Celebrating Computer Science Week: Unleashing Creativity and Promoting Digital Responsibility. The Computer Science Department has organized Digital Painting and PPT competitions to mark Computer Science Week. The aim was to showcase the artistic and technical talents of our students. These events will not only provide a platform for students to express their creativity but also encourage them to think critically and develop their problem-solving skills. In addition to these competitions, our dedicated Computer Science teachers have made a special effort to raise awareness about internet usage and ethics. Through interactive sessions and discussions, students have been educated on the importance of online safety, digital citizenship, and responsible technology use.
Throughout the month of January, various class-level competitions will continue. As we look forward to the next Youth Festival, we are confident that these events will help us discover and nurture the hidden talents among our students.
Field Trip – Tropical Institute of Ecological Sciences (TIES), Pampady, Kerala
Objective –The purpose of this field trip was to enhance students’ understanding of ecological conservation, biodiversity, and sustainable living practices by visiting TIES, a well-known ecological research center. Also given a training section about the cultivation of Mushroom.
Excelsior English School secured the overall 2nd position in the Science and Maths exhibition held at Mar Baselios Public School under the Central Sahodaya Conclave Kottayam.
Congratulations to the students and teachers who made this possible.
Grade XI Business Studies students visited Gourami fish farm on 11/12/24 as part of their project work.
The field trip to Gourami fish farm was an enriching experience that provided us with invaluable insights into the intricacies of fish farming. They treated us with warm hospitality and shared their expertise with us. Their guidance and patience made this field trip a truly memorable learning experience.
SMILE 2K24 – SMILE is Excelsior’s Annual Day programme. Across the school all the students from grades 1-12 participate on the theme chosen. This year it was the soundtrack of our lives. Students showcased statewise songs & dances. Some classes upheld the legacy that musical legends had left behind. The Annual Day was celebrated on Nov. 14th for the Junior section & the Chief Guest was Mr. Sajju C. Mathew, Sr. Coordinating Editor, Children’s Division, M M Publications. Prof. Dr. C. T. Aravindakumar (Vice chancellor – M. G University) was the Guest of Honour for the annual day programme for the senior school held on Nov. 15.
On November 26th, India celebrated Constitution Day, commemorating the adoption of the Indian Constitution in 1949. To mark this significant occasion, our school conducted a special assembly where we all gathered to read aloud the Preamble of the Constitution. The Preamble outlines the fundamental principles that guide our nation, including justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity. It is a powerful reminder of the values upon which India is built. As citizens and children of this great country, it is not enough for us to simply repeat the words of the Constitution. Our true tribute lies in how we live our lives. By embodying the core values of the Constitution, we contribute to building a society that upholds justice and equality. Whether in school, at home, or in the community, we must strive to respect the rights of others, promote fairness, and foster a spirit of unity. In doing so, we honor the vision of our founding fathers and help shape a brighter future for India.
Grade XI and XII students opting for CS, IP and AI attended the talk on “AI and the Future of Education Empowering Next-Gen Creativity and Critical Thinking” by Mr. Ajith Balakrishnan, Founder and Chairman Emeritus of Rediff.com. The talk was organized by Talks India and Kottayam Public Library.
Fine arts department field trip- painting and sculpture exhibition ‘Echos from the Earth’ Kottayam public library.
” Way to Maths Balance” – Under the auspices of the Mathematics department a Talk on the theme ” Way to Maths Balance” was organised for students of Grades VI to IX on November 21st, 2024 . The Speaker for the session was Dr.G.S.Venu, Principal,Harvest Public School , Malapuram who is a passionate Maths enthusiast, with a post graduation in Meteorology, and a Doctorate in Naturopathy and Yoga Science.
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🤝
The students of Excelsior won the First Runner up trophy for the Interschool Badminton competition under the Central Sahodhaya Conclave banner. They secured Four gold medals & one silver thereby ensuring the overall second position.
The Central Sahodaya Conclave Kottayam Inter-School Digital Fest Competition, Excelsior English School won the 2nd Prize.
Student council members 2024 – ’25
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