ALPHA MATRICULATION HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL,

SEMBAKKAM
ANNUAL REPORT AY2016-17

Season’s Greetings and warm wishes for a blessed and cheerful

2017.Good evening to one and all,

Honorable Chief Guest Dr.C.Sylendra Babu IPS, Respected

Chairperson Dr.Mrs.Grace George and Vice Chairperson Mrs.Suja
George, our coordinators, Special invitees, parents, teaching and non-
teaching staff and dear students.

A warm welcome aboard to everyone arrived here today.

As we approach to the end of this academic year and our 50 years of

service towards providing quality education since our inception in 1993,
we take this opportunity to thank the Almighty Lord for his abundant
blessings and guidance from our teachers, parents, students, and well
wishers.

There is a great saying: “Real education fetches you more than a job. It
teaches you to live. It cannot be measured in any tangible way.

As we share the yearly updates of our activities, we take the modesty

to say that we did our best to do as we had planned and we are proud
of our students and teachers who strive hard to achieve beyond
expectations. We have focused on the holistic development of the
students.
On this special occasion of our 13th Annual Day celebration, I am
delighted to present the Annual Report for the academic year 2016-17.
Our endeavors have always been to strive for excellence in all that we
do and will continue to do so.

I thank God Almighty for the countless blessings he has showered upon
us.

SUCCESS IS DEPENDENT ON EFFORT AND SUCCESS IS THE SUM OF ALL

EFFORTS

We are happy to share the glad news that The school in the current
year received many laurels in various categories. I would like all of you
to give a huge round of applause as Alpha Matriculation Higher
Secondary School Sembakkam for the second year in a row has been
ranked No.1 in Chennai under State Board category Today No.4 in
India, No.2 in Tamilnadu in a survey conducted by Education and Our
School was ranked 182 in India, 17 in Tamilnadu and 14 in Chennai by
Education World. We were also ranked in the Top Schools of India
Ranking 2016 by Digital Learning, Asia’s premier monthly on ICT in
education. I thank the Management, Parents and all the staff for their
support in achieving these.

Congratulations to Mrs.Rathika, HOD of Physics Department who was

selected for the best teacher award by Central Institute of Technology,
Chennai.

Firstly I would like to acknowledge all the students receiving awards

tonight, well done to you all and you should be really proud of your
achievements.
Our class X AND XII students have excelled once again and achieved
100% result and The school was honoured by the kanchipuram KDIFC

The school topper of standard XII board examination With 98 % Nitin

Samuel scoring 1163/1200 .Keerthi.B.B secured centum in Business
Maths, Anusree and Jemimah Shekenah scored centum in Accountancy.
Sharath Sriram and Nithin Samuel were awarded Vetrikodi science
toppers award for the year 2015-16 by The Hindu education plus.

The school topper of Std X with 98% was Rishinth Samuel.N scoring
490/500, he also secured centum in Maths. Nine other students along
with him also secured centum in various subjects.

I am glad to inform you that Nithin Samuel and Nisha Jaisree were able
to clear NEET exam without additional entrance coaching and secured
admission in PSG Medical College, Coimbatore and Sathyabhama
Dental College Chennai, respectively. Congratulations to both of them.
Many of our students have reported that they were appreciated by the
colleges for their communication skills and confidence, which explains
the importance we give to the overall development of our students.

Alpha in its endeavors to offer the best to its students, engage them in
various projects and activities, leading to learning by doing. Primary
students enjoy their English Language lab, an online program managed
by Thulir. Our well equipped library, NIE programmes, Young World,
Kids and Genius Punnagai, Readers Digest and Jelly fish magazines have
been sources of knowledge and encourage vivid reading. Library week
was celebrated in the month of November and certificates were given o
the winners of various competitions. Cookery classes, literary quiz,
needle work, indoor games are club activities held on Saturdays.
Junior Science Lab and Math lab are centres of experiential learning.
Students are exposed to all the other labs from Std.VIII.

Our assessment in primary is skill based and not subject based.

Continuous assessment enables us to identify the skills in which the
child has mastered and where he needs help. These are discussed with
the parents individually. Evening classes are conducted for students
who need help. Students with learning difficulties are identified by
teachers and parents of these students are guided on the course of
action to be taken and are referred for professional assessment. Our in
house special educator also helps these students with remedial classes
during school hours and on Saturdays. I thank Ms. Janice Shiji of Madras
Christian College and Ms. Jayanthi of DKS learning Centre for providing
us support in these areas, and also for the workshop on “how to
overcome learning difficulty” for our staff.

All primary students have library, music, art, craft and drawing classes
every week to enrich their creative mind. Value education and physical
education are also an integral part of our curriculum and are conducted
twice a week for all students and are handled by our trained staff.

Students are encouraged to write National Olympiads, IAIS, an

international exam and spell bee.

We are blessed with a team of dedicated teaching and non-teaching

staff who are the pillars of success of our School. To strengthen them
we conduct regular orientation classes and provide them with
opportunities to attend seminars and workshops. These enrich the
teachers with modern techniques of teaching and evaluation and to
familiarize them with the latest developments in the field of education.
On account of the 400th anniversary of WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE, a
workshop was conducted for English teachers by Mr.Sridhar Balan,
Director and Mr. K.K.Balan Senior Executive, Ratna Sagar.

Students of Std.V to VIII enjoyed the robotic classes conducted by

KIDOBOTIKZ.

Mr. Bob and Suzie from USA, entertained students of Std.I to VIII with
their drawing skills and a magic show. I thank Mr. Alwin of Campus
Crusade for arranging this for our students.

Field trips and excursions are conducted to give students first hand
information about various places and to help them to be independent
and understand the concept of caring and sharing.

Parent Teacher meetings are an opportunity for two way

communication and are held post terminal examinations to discuss and
brief about the students performance. Review meetings with parents
both individual and in groups, help us to monitor, encourage and
improve the grades of students. Parents of all classes are given specific
days during the week to meet the teachers after school hours in case of
need.

The school has an integrated life skill training program in the schedule
to help students develop the ability to overcome personal problems in
a constructive way. Our student counselor also meets students and
parents if required.

We had career counseling sessions for students of std X-XII along with
their parents. Our sincere thanks to the Staff of Alpha College of
Engineering and Mr. Franklin for providing students with information
on the various courses available and also the procedure to be followed
for admissions. The NLP training by Ms. Thulsi Priya was very useful to
students.

Our bright and talented students were selected as SPL, ASPL, House
captains, Vice captains, and prefects and their duties were delegated in
the investiture ceremony. The teachers guide these pupils and help
them to maintain discipline in the school campus.

Dedication Ceremony of Std XI was held on 25.06.2016. Mrs.Leah Grace

addressed the students and gave her valuable advice.

Many festivals and important National festivals are celebrated with due
reverence and gusto, to enable students to understand the diverse
culture of India.

70th Independence Day was celebrated with great honor. Brigadier

Mohan Thomas (Retd.), our guest of the day spoke to students about
the importance of school life.

Gratitude is the memory of our Heart. Teachers Day was featured with
students organizing cultural activities. All the teachers were felicitated
by the students with special quotes about them. We also had fun filled
competitions and games for the teachers.

Sports Day was held at CSI Corley School ground, East Tambaram with
Mr.T.Sunder Raj, athlete and National Champion as Chief Guest.
Winners of various competitions were presented with medals and
certificates.

One of the most enjoyed celebrations of our School is “FETE FORAINE”

the childrens’ day programe. Chief Guest Mr. Jijoy Varghese, Director,
the Westin Chennai, part of Marriot group of hotels addressed the
students and distributed prizes. Parents enjoyed with their children the
games and food arranged by our teachers in the school campus.
We celebrated this year’s Christmas with Pastor Jaykumar and his team
from Ark Victory church. We enjoyed the message conveyed through
the play and musicals. Our students presented carols and nativity play.

Our commitment for the social cause is evident by the charity and
benevolent support extended by parents, staff and students to the sick
and under privileged. True to the Christmas spirit students distributed
dresses, cakes, biscuits and sweets to the inmates of New hope and
New life children’s home and Good life and peace trust (Sneham),
Madambakkam.

Generous contributions were made by students to Stripes, Dean

Foundation and Navajyothi.

All students of Std.XI are members of the Interact Club, student unit of
Rotary club of Tambaram. They have regular meetings in their agenda
and carry out various activities in the school. On this year’s
inauguration day saplings were donated by the Rotary Club to be
maintained by the students in the school. During the cleanliness week
Interact Club members spoke about the importance of cleanliness
during assembly. Posters on the topic were displayed in School.
Interact Club members with Scouts, Guides and JRC took part in Pugai
illa Bhogi rally in the neighborhood before Pongal. Display by the staff
of Tambaram fire station on safe Diwali was very informative.

Scouts, Guides and JRC are also active in our school. They attended one
day camp at the school premises and two days camp at Yelagiri. About
28 Scouts and 3 Guides received Thrithiya Sopan Certificate and Sabesh
Bharathi received Rajapuraskar award from the Governor.

Literature is one of the most interesting and significant expression of

humanity. Tamil Elakiya Mandram headed by Mr. Subramanian, HOD of
Tamil department, conducted Rangoli, colouring and fancy dress
competitions on national leaders.

Members of Junior Red cross were trained on first aid. Geneva

Convention Day was celebrated by the JRC in remembrance of the
founder of Red Cross HENRY DUNNOTT.

As the saying goes “Health is Wealth“ the school also conducted eye,
dental and general check up for students. I take this opportunity to
thank Dentys team for their support in organizing these camps in our
school. Nilavembu kashayam was given to all the students as a
preventive measure against dengue, with the support of Sembakkam
Municipality. I extend my appreciation to Dr.Geetha from Madras
Medical Institute for conducting a workshop on health, hygiene and
nutrition for senior girls of our school.
We strongly believe in the all round development of students, and help
them to explore their talents and shape inner strengths. They are
encouraged to participate in various inter house and inter school
competitions.

INTERSCHOOL COMPETITIONS:

*38th Imam Mamppillai Aalim Oratorical Contest and CRESFEST2016

gave opportunity for 22 students to participate and Sabesh Bharathi
and Adhvaith Krishnan of std X won third place in Ad-zap.

*Jebin Titus and Annaniya of std X won cash award and medals for
drawing, painting and poisedon conductedy by Bharathy Vidyalaya the
at Tata auditorium.

*Tanvi Dugar and Jeevitha of std IX secured 3rd position in Debate

conducted by Atul Vidyalaya School, New Delhi.

Few other exams/competitions conducted in our School are:

SALT Bible exam

Gandhi Jayanthi handwriting competition and Hindi Parichay exam by

Hind Prachar Sabha.

TIME NIE National Aptitude Challenge test S.A.Arjun and Alwin Michael
were school toppers of and were awarded certificates and tabs.

Many of our students won certificates and trophies for various

competitions of Synergy conducted by Alpha Arts and Science College.
Students of std I to XII took part in Young artist award, Royal Gridlock,
an interschool competition - Retro fusion, Reel and real and were given
3rd place in ballroom dance and second place in retro fusion.

Our school choir won first place and a cash prize in the inter-school
choral competition-Carol the King conducted by the Hindustan
University. Congratulations students. I take this opportunity to thank
Mr. Prajod Punnen and Pastor Paul Ganarajan for their support in this
event. Thank you Immanuel, Flarence, Sunitha and Uma for training the
choir.

Wall of dreams an All India contest conducted by The Hindu Young

World, Sheeba Sherly of XIth was selected as one among the hundred
winners for poetry on dreams.

OUR STUDENTS HAVE EXCELLED IN SPORTS ALSO BY WINNING TITLES

IN VARIOUS STATE, DISTRICT LEVEL AND INTER SCHOOL SPORTS AND
GAMES COMPETITIONS.

Few of them are

INDIVIDUALS:

*Nissi Elsa Philip Std X second place in 800 mts in MCC open meet, Ist
place in zonal level, 2nd place in district level and 4th place in divisional
level

*S.Kevin Shawn Daniel Std XI triple jump, 1st place in zonal level, 3rd
place in 100 mts hurdle in zonal level.

*S.Magesh of Std XI 2nd place in 100 mts running and 3rd place in
400mtrs hurdles zonal level.

*R.Daphne Joyce of std VII 100mtrs dash 2nd place in zonal level.
*K.Ragavan of std VIII shotput 2nd place , 3rd place discus, 1st place in
800 mts Hurdle in zonal level and 3rd place in district level.

*H. Gokulakannan of std VIII shot put 3rd place in zonal level.

*G. Sanjay of std IX 2nd place in chess at zonal level and 3rd place in MCC
meet.

*K.Pooja Shiney of std XII shot put 2nd place in zonal level.

*M.Smirthy of std VIII 2nd place 80 mtrs hurdle in zonal level.

*4X100 mts relay junior girls, Benita Anie, Smirthy Shree, V.Jenifer and
R.Daphnie 2nd place zonal level.

*R.Lalitha Varshini of std II 3rd place in Ring II and Ring III Skating.

*P.Dhaneyashri of std II, I place in yoga position competition.

GAMES

HAND BALL

*Senior and Super Senior Boys winners in zonal level Super Senior boys
3rd place in district level.

*Senior and Super Senior girls runnesr in zonal level.

VOLLEY BALL

*Junior, Senior and Super Senior girls winners in zonal level, Junior girls
runner in district level, Senior girls 3rd place in district level.

BADMINTON

*Boys Junior, doubles, senior single and doubles winners in zonal level
and runners in district level.

*Girls junior singles doubles senior singles and doubles winners in

zonal level and runners in district level.
Jefrin Angeline of Std.VIII singles winner, district level.

TABLE TENNIS

*Super Senior girls doubles runners in zonal level.

Daphne Ingrid Gracia of Std.IX – swimmer

State Level Gold Medal in 200mtrs Back Stroke

3 Gold medals District Level in 50, 100 & 200 mtrs. Back Stroke zonal
and state level 100 & 200mtrs. Back Stroke

She was selected to participate in the National Level competitions also.

Our School team was the champions for the past four years in volley
ball, hand ball and badminton at zonal level. Our girls volley ball team
did not lose any match in these four years. I appreciate our PT master
Mr.Samson, PT mistress Ms. Gowsalya and the players for their
tremendous efforts and achievements.

A soccer training programme was launched for our students this

academic year and is conducted by Albion sports associates.

Before concluding this report, I bow my head in reverence to the

Almighty God for the blessings He has showered upon this institution.
May I take this opportunity to express my deepest gratitude to
students, staff both teaching and non-teaching, parents, benefactors
and well wishers for the whole hearted co operation.

Thanking you. God Bless You all and hope you will enjoy this evening.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Management and staff
for their continuous support and contribution which is the key to our
success. I express my sincere thanks to all the parents for the support
and cooperation extended to us in all that we do.

In conclusion, I thank the Almighty for showering his blessings upon this
institution and making this a memorable and a blessed year for all of
us.

I end with a quote that we believe in “GOOD THINGS COME TO THOSE

WHO BELIEVE, BETTER THINGS COME TO THOSE WHO ARE PATIENT
AND THE BEST THINGS COME TO THOSE WHO DON’T GIVE UP.

Thank you all once again and hope you will enjoy this evening.