THE FINAL VERSION JNANAMANJARI

Sir Sivaswami kalalaya
Senior secondary school

2017-18

2017-18



Editor's note

“Reading maketh a full man, Conference a ready man and
writing a complete man”, said Francis Bacon.

Reading can have a tremendous effect not only on a person's
academic accomplishments but also on one's personality. It influences
your language and thinking. It gives the reader an idea of the
different places you long to visit.

Reading books can teleport you totally to an entirely new world of the
book... those who have tasted the joy of reading will readily agree on
this point. There are different types of books...in Bacon's
words...some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed and
some few to be chewed and digested. Books are a treasure trove of
information. It is the easiest and simplest device to impart knowledge.

Jnanamanjari is an earnest attempt at driving home this point...
encouraging the habit of reading. The contents of this magazine by
the students showcase their talent in writing and our attempt to make
them a 'complete man'.

Chitra Rajagopalan

How schools shape our lives!

Every morning we come to school to attend classes, to meet our teachers
and friends, to play, to eat together and to chat with each other.

School gives us joy and happiness most of the time. The school system
educates us. The teachers instil in us value systems such as caring,
sharing and giving. They allow us to make mistakes and correct us when
we are in the wrong. They are strict when required, but most of times
they are our friend, philosopher and guide. As Albert Einstein has said,
“It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression
and knowledge.”

In school, we are led into the wonderful world of the magnificent
geographies, we unravel the mysteries of science, we dig deep into our
past to study the various histories of the countries, we learn book keeping
and mathematics and we are equipped to become productive citizens of
the society, to help the society as the school has helped in shaping us.

More important, the school is the place which establishes the discipline in
us. And it is not just education that we imbibe in a school; the icing on the
top is the extracurricular activities that we love in school. Whether it is
participating in sports, or learning music and dance or joining the debate
and dramatics, it gives us a thrill to contribute something out of our
lessons and education.

And finally that thirst for knowledge that a school stimulates which stays
with us well into our college life, and in our later years, is the single most
important contribution of why we can’t miss school. I hope every student
is using all the opportunities provided so that they become better citizens
of tomorrow. Therein lies my wish and prayer!

Srinivasan K Swamy

President, NBGES

Message

At the outset I would like to wish and congratulate the Principal, all the
staff and students of Kalalaya for this unique endeavour of releasing
Jnanamanjari – the school magazine online. It is very apt to do so at this
juncture when the world is going digital.
Dr A.P. J. Abdul Kalam said:-

“Learning gives creativity, creativity leads to thinking, thinking
provides knowledge and knowledge makes you great.”

Let me wish you a year of joyful learning with a focus on character
building.
My blessing to all the Kalalayans for their good health and happiness.

DR. SMT. VATHSALA NARAYANASWAMI
HONY. SECRETARY, N.B.G.E.S.

From the Principal’s desk-

Today’s education in schools is heading towards technology assisted
learning starting from kindergarten to class 12. The Smart boards, tabs,
computers have become commonplace. By embracing and integrating
technology in the classroom, we are ensuring that the students are
future ready.

The online magazine is an attempt towards this end, keeping in mind the
fact that there is an attempt everywhere to go paperless to save the
environment. Progress with a humane touch is our mantra.

I wish all the staff and students a successful and joyous year ahead as
we march towards our 30th year. I would like to end with the words of
Napoleon Hill, “Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can
achieve.”

Let us keep the Kalalaya flag flying high.

M.S.JAYASRI
PRINCIPAL

Sir Sivaswami Kalalaya Senior Secondary School

AISSCE – CLASS XII (SCIENCE)

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AISSCE – CLASS X

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SIR SIVASWAMI KALALAYA SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL

“Every successful individual knows that his or her achievement depends on
a community of persons working together.”

-Paul Ryan

It gives me great pleasure to present the highlights of the activities of Sir
Sivaswami Kalalaya Senior Secondary School for 2017-18.

New Academic Session:

The strength of the school for the academic year is 1494 and staff strength
is 90 comprising 57 teaching staff, 14 non-teaching staff and 19
housekeeping staff.

Ganapathy Homum, before the commencement of the new session, was
held on 4.4.2018.

Board Exam Results:

In the academic field the school has maintained its tradition of securing
cent percent result in the X and XII Examinations conducted by the CBSE in
March 2018.

CLASS XII:

Science Group: (English, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Computer
Science/Biology)

1. R. Rakshith Vamsi - 463/500 - School First

2. R. Anirudh (Ravishankar) - 462/500 - School Second

3. Pa. Harikrishna Achuthan - 454/500 - School Third

Number of Students Appeared: 33

Pass Percentage 100%
Highest Aggregate 92.6%

Lowest Aggregate 57.2%

Commerce Group: (English, Business Studies, Economics,
Accountancy, Maths / Marketing / Informatics Practices)

1. Shreya Jaikanth - 486/500 - School First

2. V. Soundharya - 480/500 – School Second

3. S. Surya & G. Sri Sowmya - 479/500 - School Third

Number of Students Appeared: 42

Pass Percentage 100%

Highest Aggregate 97.2%

Lowest Aggregate 67.6%

Five students from Commerce Group have secured an A1 Grade in all 5
subjects. Two students have secured centum in Marketing.

Class X:

1. R.B. Amritha Lakshmi – 488/500 - School First

2. M.K. Tarun Kumaar – 476//500 – School Second

3. B. Rohith Kumar – 475/500 – School Third

Number of Students Appeared: 118

Pass Percentage : All Pass

Pass Percentage 100%

Highest Aggregate 97.6%

Lowest Aggregate 53.2%

50% of the students have secured above 400 out of 500.

3 students have secured an A1 Grade in all 5 subjects. Five students
have secured centum in Social Science.

“Technology is just a tool. In terms of getting the kids working together
and motivating them, the teacher is the most important.”
-Bill Gates

KICQ- Kalalaya in Continuous Quality

Smart Boards:

We at Kalalaya are taking leaps towards making the school techno
savvy. Smart Boards have been installed in every class to make the
teaching learning process more vibrant, interesting, interactive and
enthusiastic.

Google for Education:

Senior classes are given assignments by their teachers using the Google
for Education platform. This is a tool to share and disseminate paperless
assignments / study materials in an organised manner.

STEM Robotics Lab:

Another achievement is the introduction of the STEM Robotics Lab,
which was inaugurated on 7.7.2017. It helps promoting hands on
conceptual learning in children from Classes III to IX. The school has tied
up with Centrado Tech which is a business partner of Jay Robotics and
they have also provided the school with the requisite kits and a
structured curriculum.

WIFI:

The entire school campus is also WIFI enabled with a Hathway
connection. The internet can be accessed from every corner of the school.
The smart boards too have internet connectivity. Fire walls have been
provided to prevent misuse.

Online payment:

The school has facilitated easy payment of fees using the online portal of
the City Union Bank.

Electrical Rewiring:

As a further step towards ensuring complete safety of students the
electrical wiring of the entire school has been changed.

CCTV Cameras:

The entire school is under the surveillance of CCTV cameras.

Ezine:

Ezine is a monthly, class wise newsletter highlighting the events of the
month. The magazine is being sent online to parents every month.

Achievements of Staff:

“Put your heart mind and soul into even your smallest acts. This is the
secret of success.”

Mrs. Chitra Kannan, Sanskrit Teacher was honoured by Sri Sanatana
Vidya Seva Samiti, Chennai, in coordination with the C.P. Ramaswami
Aiyar Foundation, as a part of the Guru Poornima – Teachers’ Day
Celebrations, held on 19.8.2017.

Ms. K. Mythili, our dance teacher was awarded the title “Nattuvanga
Kalaimani” by the Annamalai University on completion of the course in
March 2017. She was also honoured by the International Tamil
University, USA, in the field of Dance in August 2017.

Our teachers and students participated in a popular programme called
“Vanavil Panpattuthurai” telecast on DD Podhigai.

Workshops conducted for the teachers:

Workshops were organized for teachers to empower themselves.
Sessions on storytelling, dyslexia and behaviour management, learning
difficulties and public relations from within were a few.

Enrichment Programmes:

Enrichment programmes were conducted for students on different topics
by distinguished people from varied fields like environment, career
guidance, soft skills, education abroad, time management, anti-
bullying, NEET preparation, motivation session and dental camps.

A workshop for parents was conducted on “Gadgets usage and its
safety” pertaining to school children. Dr Mohan Raj, Psychiatrist, Ms.
Sophia, Inspector E1, Women Police Station, Mr. S. Bhanu Kumar,
President, PTA, addressed the parents.

Ms. Sophia, Inspector E1, Women Police Station, addressed girls from
VIII and IX on safety (cyber and helpline numbers by Police). She
oriented them on safety measures undertaken by police personnel.

School Programmes:

The school celebrated the Investiture Ceremony, Kalpa Kosha, Annual
Day, Independence Day, Prize Distribution Day, Sports Day,
Saraswathi Pooja, Book Week, Magazine Release, Talent Exposition
Week, Shivanjali, Craft Bazaar, Thyagaraja Aradhana, Republic Day,
Chip Challenge, Open Day, National Science Day, Project Day,
Teachers’ Day, Inter-school Basket Ball and Cricket Tournaments,
Interact Club, Language Day, etc. in a grand manner.

Yearly Meetings inclusive of the School Managing Committee, Smriti
Alumni Association and Transport Committee were held too.

Intra-School Competitions:

The students are given an opportunity to explore their strengths in the
various intra-school competitions organized by all the departments for
students from Classes I to XII.

Teacher Parent Interaction:

PTA meetings were held on Saturdays giving the parents and teachers a
platform to discuss the progress of the students.

Tech Club:

The school inaugurated the Tech Club on 9.8.2016, for both teaching and
non-teaching staff, as part of the initiative of moving towards a “smart
school” by the year 2020.

Teachers’ Day:

PTA honoured the teachers by presenting pen drives and chocolates to
all teachers in view of Teachers’ Day.

The Management hosted the Teachers’ day celebration on 5.9.2017, for
staff members of all the three schools, at Lady Sivaswami Ayyar Girls
Higher Secondary School.

Shri Srinivasan.K. Swamy, Vice-President, N.B.G.E.S, has endowed the
Gnana Saraswathi Rolling Trophy- Best Teacher award for teachers in
his father’s name. The trophies were awarded on Teachers’ Day. The
winners were:

Pre-Primary – Ms. Indira Balakrishnan

Primary – Ms. Radhika Sekar

Middle – Ms. S. Rajeswari

Senior Secondary – Ms. N. Vijaya

Gnana Saraswathi Trophy - Best Teacher - Co-scholastic activities -

Ms. V.Sujatha, Co-scholastic activities, Excellence in Music

Seva Chakra Award:

Seva Chakra Trust rewards students of Class XII for outstanding
performance both in academics and general activities. This year B.S.
Dharshini and K.S. Yaamini of Class XII were awarded.

Learning beyond Classrooms:

Field trips and Educational trips are conducted regularly for all classes,
to enable learning beyond the classroom.

Winners of Inter-School Competitions:

Our school students actively participated in various inter-school
competitions organized by Sekizhar Research Centre, Sri Vidhyatheertha
Foundation, The Children Club Society, Kalai Panpattu Thurai, Sishu
Utsav, to name a few and won prizes.

Eventful January:

Dr. Smt. Prema Kasturi, Member, NBGES, created an Endowment of
Rs.50, 000/- in memory of her grandfather K.S.Krishnaswami Iyengar,
for conducting a Margazhi Cultural Festival in the month of December.
This year the festival was conducted on 12.1.2018. B. Madhumitha, our
alumna, a promising, upcoming Kathak and Bharathanatiyam dancer
presented a dance programme. This was followed by three short dance
presentations by our students -

K. Anushaa, S. Sai Priya and M. Sandhya of Class X

Donations:

“The greatest miracle of life is to give generously, and see how, what
you have given returns to you manifold.”

Munificent donors have made generous contributions. Contributions are
continuing to pour in. People have also generously donated in kind.

Our bankers City Union Bank has generously donated two computer
systems.

 Mr. B. Narayan, F/o. N. Sriram (VIII), has donated an Air
Conditioner and also created an endowment of Rs.15, 000/- in the name
of Sita Bala. The interest amount will be given as a cash prize for the
Class X student standing First & Second in Sanskrit subject.

 Ms. Malathy Jayakar, has given a sum of Rs.18, 000/- towards
scholarship as I Semester fees for Class I student for the academic year
2018-2019.

 Mr. K.C. Raj Kumar, has given a sum of Rs.14, 500/- towards
scholarship as II Semester fees for a Class V student.

 One of our long time donors has contributed a sum of Rs. 45,000/-
towards scholarship as Full Year fees for a Class II student for the year
2018-19.

 Mahalakshmi Nala Sangam, awarded scholarships for 5 students
at the primary level on merit cum means basis.

 Mrs. Shanthi Vijay, has given scholarships as Full year fees for
Classes UKG, IX and XII students for the year 2018-19.

 N. Muralidharan Charitable Trust, has given a sum of Rs.18, 000/-
towards scholarship for a Class II student for the year 2018-19.

 Lalithambal Charitable Trust, has given a sum of Rs.10, 000/-
towards scholarship for a Class LKG student for the year 2018-19.

Endowment:

Mr. K. Radhakrishna, F/o. R. Subramaniam – Class X – 2016-17, has
created an endowment for Rs.20, 000/- in the name of Vallalar. The
interest amount will be given as a cash prize for a Class IX Boy student
standing First in Tamil subject.’

Mr. M.R. Hari, F/o. H. Niveditha-2014-15-XII, has created an
endowment of Rs.25, 000/-, in the name of Late Mrs. V. Vijayalakshmi.
The interest amount will be given as a cash prize for a girl student on
merit cum means basis.

Mrs. Kalyani Muralidharn has created an endowment for Rs.50, 000/- in
the name of N. Muralidharan Charitable Trust. The interest amount
will be given as a cash prize for the Class XII Chemistry Topper.

Ms. Akila Balan, has created an Akila Balan Endowment for Rs.6, 000/-
, during the year 2018-19. The interest amount will be given as a cash
prize, for the best performers (1st and 2nd) in the Intra School Dance
competition.

Mr. K.N. Venkatesan, F/o. V. Srinidhi – 2017-18, has created an
endowment for Rs.15, 000/-, in the name of Mrs. & Mr. K.S.
Narasimhan. The interest amount will be given as a cash prize for the
Class VI student standing First in English subject.

Mr. A.V. Sudarsanam & Ms. M.S. Jayasri, Principal, has created an
endowment for Rs.10, 000/-, in the name of Smt. Rajalakshmi
Varadarajan. The interest amount will be given as a cash prize for the
Topper in Hindi in Class X.

Ms. Jashoda Sundar, Vice-Principal, has created an endowment for
Rs.10, 000/-, in the name of Ms. Prema Hariharan. The interest amount
will be given as a cash prize for the Topper in English in Class X.

Ms. Amsavardhini Sarathy, Teaching staff, has created the following
endowments in the names of -

Mr. U.K. Mahalingam, for Rs.10, 000/- the interest amount will be given
as a cash prize for the Topper in Science in Class X.

Ms. Chellammal Mahalingam, for Rs.10, 000/- - the interest amount will be
given as a cash prize for the Topper in Tamil in Class X.

Mrs. Vijaya Sampath Kumar, Teaching staff, has created an endowment
for Rs.10, 000/-, in the name of Mr. S.N. Narasimhan. The interest amount
will be given as a cash prize for the Topper in Tamil in Class X.

Mrs. K. Jayalakshmi, Teaching staff, has created an endowment for Rs.10,
000/-, in the name of S. Subramaniam. The interest amount will be given
as a cash prize for the Topper in Maths in Class X.

SPECIAL ENDOWMENT PRIZES FOR THE YEAR 2017-18

The school has instituted Endowment prizes in recognition of the
budding our students to achieve greater heights in their respective sports
and also bring laurels to the school.

This year the endowment prizes were awarded to

T. DIVYAN - VII Rs. 450

BUDDING SPORTS PERSON – JUNIOR - CHESS - 2017-18

SAI VIGNESH.K. BHARADWAJ – VII Rs. 450
BUDDING SPORTS PERSON - JUNIOR – TABLE TENNIS - 2017-18

D. GOWTHAM - III Rs. 250

BUDDING SPORTS PERSON - JUNIOR – SWIMMING - 2017-18

B. NANDHANA – III Rs. 250

BUDDING SPORTS PERSON - JUNIOR - BADMINTON - 2017-18

R SRI SUDHEESH – UKG Rs. 250

BUDDING SPORTS PERSON - JUNIOR - SKATING - 2017-18