Students are provided with opportunities to learn through different methods of teaching. As the academic year has only two terms according to the CBSE norms, we conduct two “Periodic assessment” tests before each term Examination. We have introduced “Library Period” from this academic year. The children are led to the library by a teacher where they are given books of their choice and are asked to read during the entire period. This is to create a deep interest in reading. They are also allowed to borrow books from the library so that they can read them in their leisure time at home.Though the medium of language is English, importance is also given to the mother tongue Tamil and we have two well qualified Tamil teachers to teach Tamil. Besides, Hindi is taught from grade I onwards. We have started to tech foreign language such as French for the grade V –VII taught by the correspondent and Italian for the grade III and IV by the Principal. We also have regular communicative English classes to our students.
Election of the students’ Council was held on June 26, 2019. “Mariyan Leaders are the role models who inspire the followers and motivate them to reach the pinnacle of the success”. Investiture ceremony of these leaders took place on July 16, 2019. This ceremony signifies the reliance and confidence that the school consigns in the newly invested office bearers. Donning the mantle of accountability, they also pledge to bestow their duties, to the best of their abilities. It was a day filled with pride and gratification for the students for being elected at different posts by the school council. The presence of Fr. Gino Jose Prakash Mathew, the former correspondent, as the chief Guest added more colour to the function.

Besides the academic curricular activities we offer opportunities to develop the talents of the student through extra-curricular activities. The school offers classes for dance, music, karate, yoga and drawing. These are taught on Wednesdays. Yoga club was inaugurated the World Yoga Day, on June 21st 2019. In the month of October our students participated in Karate Tournament and all of them received prizes. Students are encouraged to recognize and develop their own interest through 6 committees such as Sports, Arts, Cultural, Music, Karate and Yoga.

Various competitions were held during the academic year to bring out the talents hidden in the students and to develop them. Fancy dress competition on 17/08/2019, Thirukural Recitation competition on 28/09/2019, Singing and Rhymes Recitation on 18/11/2019, Dance Competition on 20/11/2019, Elocution Competition both in Tamil and English on 30/11/2019. I am happy to announce that our staff Mam Suji obtained first prize for the drawing competition and Mam Venitha Mary second prize for the Singing competition for the teachers organized by the superintendent of R.C. Diocese of Kottar.
Observational visits were arranged to gain knowledge such as field trip, seminars and group activities. During this academic year our students from grade VI and VII got the chance to visit Dr. Abdul Kalam memorial, at Rameswaram and it was, indeed, a wonderful experience for our students, Our students from got the students from Grade I-III visited Kanniyakumari Wax museum, and students from Grade IV &V Thirparappu waterfalls. These days of outings strengthened their bond of friendship.

The patroness’ day was celebrated with festivity on 9th September. Rev. Fr. Hilarious, Vicar General presided over the thanksgiving Eucharistic celebration, with Alanchy Vicariate priests. Independence Day was celebrated with a special assembly during which patriotic songs were sang and speeches were delivered by the students. Kamarajar day was celebrated, with special elocution competition on the life of Kamaraj held on the previous day. Teachers’ day was celebrated on 5th September, and on this day the students honoured their teachers through their cultural programmes for their tireless and valuable services. Children’s day was celebrated with usual enthusiasm with a special programme by the teachers.
Christmas was celebrated on 23rd December 2019. Fr. Soosai, the correspondent of St. Antony’s School of Nursing and Fr. Anna Raj, Alanchy Co-pastor were present for the celebration. Fr. Anna raj, the chief guest, through his message helped the students be kind with others and share their things with others. Children danced with Santa Claus and Santa Claus distributed candies to all the kids.
The management believes that, the collaboration of the parent’s strength and support for the development of the school. Though we had periodical meetings of the parents in the past years, we wanted to make it an official body by forming PTA with office bearers and executive members. The management appointed 10 executive members and from them four were elected as office bearers. The PTA executive committee is working shoulder to shoulder with the management for the growth of the school. The first PTA meeting was held on June 14, 2019. Another one was held on July 30, 2019, in which Fr. Stanley Sahaya Seelan, correspondent, Bishop Remigius CBSE School addressed the parents. The PTA meeting of the second semester was held class wise with the presence of the executive members. I would like to express my appreciation for their co-operation at this moment. We also organized a seminar for the parents on health and hygiene for which 145 parents participated. The parents expressed their gratitude to the management for having organized such an important seminar for them.
Annual sports meet for the academic year 2019-2020 was held on 24th January. It taught them to know what it feels like to win and to lose. It taught them about life. On this special day, Fr. Stanley Sahaya Seelan, correspondent, Bishop Remigius CBSE School, Fr. Soosai, correspondent and Miss. Dhas Dolin, Principal, St. Antony’s School of Nursing and PTA executive members graced the occasion. The children were very enthusiastic to part take in each event.

With a grateful heart I bow my head to God Almighty for being with us and helping us to carry out this mission of education in a different way. The development of this Mariyan Family is in your hands. I also thank our management and our Correspondent Fr. L Ambrose for all that they are doing for the development of the school. Together let us work for the betterment of our students as well as for the growth of our school. Once again I thank each and every one for their hard work and effort put in for the welfare of the school. Appreciating one and all I conclude this annual report of this esteemed institution.