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Annual Awards 2016
Befitting the theme of 10 years of abundant blessings, the school choir mesmerized us with a poignant rendition of the much admired hymn; Amazing Grace, at the 10th Annual Awards Evening. Chief Guest, Prof( Dr.) Rose Varghese, Vice-Chancellor, NUALS handed over the numerous awards to the deserving students. Principal, Ms. Indu Panicker delivered the Annual Report 2015-16. Mentor of our school, Mrs. Lakshmi Ramachandran enthused the gathering with her inspiring address.
An Interview with the Recipients of the Special Awards
Liyana Fathima Umer( Grade 6) Recipient of Dr. SATHYAN MEMORIAL AWARD 15-16( Outstanding Student in Junior School).
Interview by Jacob Varghese Mathew( Communications Secretary).
Advice on achievement:
When a person does not have a goal or aim, the passion to be the best, fades away. So I set achievable goals and ensure to work hard to attain those goals.
Any mistakes:
Committing mistakes is not usually common in swimming other than when a new stroke has to be learnt. I try to learn from my mistakes as it is the only way to succeed.
Schedule followed:
I practice for 2 hours every morning and evening, 3 days a week at school. I also train at a pool near my house.
Managing swimming and academics:
I work extra hard so that my swimming doesn ' t interfere with my studies.
Anjali Arun( Grade 12, GPS- I) Recipient of PURACKAL JOSEPH MEMORIAL AWARD 15-16( Outstanding Student in GPS International)
Interview by Deepti Jayakrishnan( Communications Secretary).
Balancing academics and extracurricular activities and excelling in both:
Honestly, it is hard, but it is basically about being focused. Last year I got involved in many extracurricular activities, but before the boards, I pushed everything else aside and paid attention to my studies as I wanted to prove myself.
Role model:
I do not really have one. I want to be independent and well-rounded when I ' m out in the world on my own. I like the thought of responsibility and taking care of people, and try find happiness in the smaller things of life.
Free Time:
I spend time sketching, painting and brushing up on my skills. I ' m also heavily into music.
Advice for the students of today:
It ' s all right to work hard for your parents and to " make them proud " and all, but I think you should work hard for yourself, for your future. Of course, you should make sure you have fun in high school, but when it ' s time to put your nose to the grindstone, think of it as something you want to do for your own personal satisfaction.
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