News & Events 2009-10
  • VIDYARAMBHAM

    This year we began our academic year even before the exams of the previous batch started. Vidyarambham, the official beginning of the academic year was held on      Oct 26, 2009.  Staff and students took pledge with lighted candles in hands. There  were readings from sacred scriptures. Yes, we started with sweet note with the distribution of sweets to all.

    SAMAVARTHANAM AND JOSEPHAITZ 09

     The official farewell to the previous batch was held on 4th November. It was a solemn ceremony of sending the students to the world with the final blessings and exhortation by the teachers. 

     We released our college magazine on the same day. Josephaitz 09 was released by the manager in the combined gathering of two batches. He commended on the team work of the editorial board that did a wonderful job in bringing out the magazine in time.

    EDUCATION DAY

    November 11, the education day, the birthday of Abdul Kalam Azad,the first education minister of independent India was celebrated with due solemnity. We had a paper presentation session in the morning. Four of our students presented papers on life and works of Azad. The four students were Aghila N V, Rosebella Bastian C, Fr Steephen Louis K and Joseph Lijohn. The session was moderated by faculty member, Mrs Sreevidya S. Marar

    The afternoon highlight was the quiz competition conducted by Fr Davis Thomas. Two students from all seven options participated. Nitha V Thilakan and Jincy Aravind of Physical Science option won the first prize. Jency Jose and Jancy Baby of Malayalam option got the second prize and Dency Kurian and Rosmy T D got the third prize. It was entertaining and informative

    TALENT TIME 

       

    Before grouping the students into different houses, two talents times were held. Both were well presented. Students presented different items which were a treat to both eyes and ears. 

        

        

        

                            

     

    UNION ELECTION

    Unlike the previous years we had many candidates for seven posts and  election was held  in a very democratic way. The following were elected to different posts: 

    Chairperson      -           -           Albin K. Puthur

    Vice chairperson           -            Anusree P G

    General Secretary         -            Vidhya A P

    Joint Secretary              -          Jancy Baby

    Fine Arts Secretary       -           Simple P B

    Student Editor  -           -          Joseph Lijohn

    General Captain -         -           Sinto P K 

    Election was held on 30th November and Union members  took the oath on the next day. Under the leadership of the College Union different activities are being planned

     

    GUARDIAN TEACHER ASSOCIATION

    Parents/ Guardians do play a very important role in the administration of the training college and for the success of different activities of their wards. The first GTA meeting of the academic year 2009-10 was held on Dec 1st and the following were elected to different posts: 

    Prof. John E D              -           President

    Annie Roy                    -           Vice President

    Freejo K J                    -           Secretary

    Jose C P                      -           Joint Secretary

    Fr Varghese                  -          Treasurer                              

      Executive Members 

                                                  Sr Sneha

                                                  Majish P Mani

                                                  Mohamed Fazalullah A P

                                                  Gissy Sebastian

                                                  Bigi Antony

     

    WORKSHOP   

    In order to familiarize and prepare different teaching/learning aids a three day workshop was held under the supervision of faculty members. It was a new experience to the student-teachers and they enjoyed working in the group preparing different charts and boards which would be used in their practice teaching session. 

     

    FIELD WORK

       

    We got a chance to work with the authorities of Chavakad Edu. District in their science and maths exhibition. It was held on 24th and 25th of November 2009 at M R Raman Memorial School. Our students worked in two groups in two days. They were to supervise the works of the competing school students. They also worked in the food committee.

        

    These field-works were occasions to learn different aspects of conducting exhibition. They came in contact with the organizational committees and thus they got involved in different areas of the exhibition. Our students got first hand experience in conducting such melas in their actual school fields.

    UNION INAUGURATION

         

    It was the first major activity of the college union. The union members and all other students put their heads and hands together to make it a grand success. The official function was held in the morning. Smt Devaki Nilayamgode inaugurated the college union and  Sri shyam Sasi, Cine artist inaugurated the Fine Arts Association.

    Albin K Puthur, the chairperson of the College Union presided over the function. Manager and the Principal addressed the gathering. The students presented cultural program in the afternoon session. The magazine committee found it an occasion to interview the guests for their upcoming college magazine. Prof. E D John, GTA president was present at the afternoon session and he addressed the students.

       

    HUMAN RIGHTS DAY

    The day was celebrated with due solemnity. Jincy Aravind introduced the subject and  Dency Kurian, Jasmi K.Vincent, Sumi Varghese and Ramzeena Usman presented papers on relevant topics. The social science club was inaugurated on the same day. A skit was presented by the club members and they also put up a poster exhibition

    TOURISM CLUB

       

       

    The club was inaugurated by Treesa Lema, a Canadian tourist, who was visiting our school in Thrissur. A higher secondary school teacher of Canada, she found it easy to relate with our students too. Manikandan P S the male student coordinator welcomed the guest and the students. Fr Davis Thomas introduced the chief guest and

       

     addressed the gathering. Babu V J, Staff coordinator explained the activities of the club and encouraged the students to explore local tourist spots. Freejo K J felicitated the gathering. Mrs Treesa Lema, who is also a dancer interacted with the students and entertained them with her dance performance. Ramzeena Usman, the female student coordinator proposed vote of thanks.

    CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION

      

    18th December was a day of joy and happiness. Together with other institutions in the campus we too celebrated the Christmas in a colorful way. There was no projects and record and practicum. Instead all were busy with crib making and tree decorations. We

        

    had the crib competitions in the morning. Ruby house led by George Mathew won the first prize.General gathering to wish and greet Merry Christmas was held at 12 noon. Fr Manager and Principal gave Christmas messages. Santa Claus who came all the way from North Pole greeted the students and cut the cake. In the afternoon there were

        

    different funny competitions and the whole atmosphere was very jovial and pleasant. By the evening all were ready with Christmas gifts to greet their Christmas friend. Finally we selected the Christmas child of 2009. Pavita S. of Commerce option was the Christmas child of the year.

    NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS

    College Union organized a New Year Celebration during the morning assembly. It was first of it's kind in the college. Principal gave the New Year message. The students presented a video prepared by themselves. It was well received by the audience. We started the New Year with a sweet note with the distribution of  sweets and cakes.  

        

        

    OUR PRESENCE IN SCHOOL ANNUAL DAY

        

    Although we celebrate our college annual day by the end of the academic year we joined the annual day celebrations of the schools in the campus. Our students performed Rangapooja and put up single  and group dances.

      

    Principal, Dr K M Santhakumari offered felicitation. The cultural programs presented by our students were well appreciated by the audience.

    ALUMNI DAY

      

    January 9th, 2010 was a day of reunion. Students of four previous batches got together for a day. It was a day to cherish the old memories, meet old friends and refresh the friendship. The general gathering was chaired by Babu Joseph, the president of Alumni Association. Manager, Fr Seby and principal, Dr K M Santhakumari spoke on the occasion.

       

    Old students and few present students put up  different cultural items. The sharing by the old students was very nostalgic. Some students who are abroad e-mailed or called to convey their greetings. Principal spoke of the need of widening the activities of the association and exhorted the old students to institute scholarships and awards in view of applying for NAAC visit.

          

        

    Paul T D and Resmi Rajendran of 2009 batch were newly elected to the Executive committee of the Alumni Association. With the promise to meet again next year on the second Saturday of January all departed with sweet memories and refreshed friendship.

    NATURE CLUB

                

    The Nature Club of our college was inaugurated on 12th Jan 2010. Sherila A R, the president of the club welcomed the audience. Principal, Dr K M Santhakumari unveiled the logo of the club.

                  

    In her inaugural address she stressed on the need and importance of the conservation of the nature. Remya Raj of Natural Science option was given prize for the best logo.

                  

    Albin K Puthur, College Union Chairman felicitated. Recital on nature by Sreelakshmi and the folksong by the students Natural Science option added color to the day. Mr Freejo K J, staff co-ordinator spoke on the activities of the club and proposed vote of thanks.

                   

    WORKSHOP ON ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION

                

    The day after the inauguration of the Nature Club, we hosted a workshop on Environmental Education. Students from other Training colleges too participated in the workshop. The workshop was conducted by the WWF. Mr Jain Therattil (Lect. in Zoology, St Aloysius College) welcomed the gathering. Fr Sebi, Manager, inaugurated the meeting. Our principal, Dr Santhakumari, felicitated. Mr Sivakumar A K, State Education Officer of WWF,  gave a brief introduction on the works of the WWF. Mr Freejo K J, faculty member, proposed vote of thanks

              

    After the inaugural session the workshop started with presentation by Mr Jain Therattil on "Environmental Education". Another session was led by Mr Sivakumar. He spoke on 'Environment and Conservation - Kerala scenario'.

               

    Afternoon session was more interesting to the participants of the workshop.  It was an activity based program. The whole group was divided into two who presented a drama and game called 'spots and stripes'. The whole hearted involvement of the students made it more interesting.

                

    In the concluding session the participants were given certificates. The Nature Club of the college was named 'Green Shelter'. The workshop was concluded by 4.15 pm. 

                       

    ROAD SAFETY EXTENSION PROGRAM

                  

                    

    Road accidents have increased a lot with the increased volume of traffic and number of commuters on the roads. School and college students are the daily commuters in the buses and other hired vehicles especially in the morning and evening. Roads all over Kerala are overcrowded with them. Targeting these groups of students Road Safety Clubs are being formed in all the schools in Kerala in order to conscientize  them about road safety.              

                

    "Each one teach one" - goes the saying. Who else to teach, if not the teachers of the schools? If so, the teacher trainees have to be well aware of the road safety in order to instruct their students, once they are in the real school situation.

    With this in mind a seminar was organized in the college. Although it was an extension program of the school, we formed our own Road Safety Club. Mr K B Suresh (Dy S P, Crime Branch) took class on road safety. Besides our students, the students of CKCTTI, Pavaratty also participated in the seminar. Mr Eldo P T (Joint RTO, Guruvayur) inaugurated the club and the seminar. Principal, Dr K M Santhakumari, welcomed the guests and the participants. Manager, Fr Sebi, and Headmaster, Mr O L Jose Felicitated.

    Fr George Mathew and Jancy Jose are the student coordinators of the club in the college.

    FESTAL GREETINGS TO FR MANAGER

              

    January 20th is the feast of St Sebastian who is the patron saint of our Fr Manager. It was solemnly celebrated in the college. He was greeted by the staff and students. Principal greeted him with flowers. Sweets were distributed to the students and few students entertained the gathering with their sweet voice. Albin K Puthur, the chairperson thanked all.

    FIELD WORK: WITH SPECIAL SCHOOL KIDS AT MANNUTHY

    This time it was with the special group of students that we had our field work. As part of the curriculum we spent the whole day on 11th Feb, 2010 with physically and mentally disabled children gathered at Snehadeepthi  special school, Mannuthy.

             

    Students from kasargode to Ernakulam gathered here for the special school fest organized by Deepika Children's League.  Our students were involved in all the activities-from Registration desk to judging the competition, from managing different stages  to helping the disabled children in all their needs.

           

    It was a special and unique experience to be with those children. It was a practical lesson for us in our preparation for actual classroom experience. We also contributed financially for the organization of the fest. Principal, Dr Santhakumari K M, Fr Varghese felicitated the function. Jency Jose A was the compere of the opening session. Fr Davis captured all the important moments with his camera to cherish and share with all.

            

    TALENT TIME BY SAPPHIRE AND EMERALD

    After the students were divided into four groups - Diamonds, Ruby, Emerald and Sapphire - Talent Times were conducted by these groups. Here we present the talents of our students through pictures.

          

    CONGRATULATIONS

    Congrats to our budding Quizzers!! Stephen Louis K and Manikandan P S who participated in a quiz competition conducted by Valapad B Ed Centre brought laurels to the college by winning the first runner up trophy. good job, guys. Keep it up! Ramzeena Usman and Vidhya A P also participated in the competition

    RESULT 2009

    The result of the B Ed Exam conducted in Nov 2009 is out. Our students made us proud. Except for two who were sick during the days of exams all came out in flying colours. Congratulations to 2009 batch.. The hard work put in  by the students and faculty paid off. Please visit the official site of Calicut University for detailed result.

    ANNUAL GAMES AND SPORTS

    Annual sports and games of this year was inaugurated on 3rd March. Although Sports Day is scheduled for 14th March, the games competitions started on 3rd itself.  Principal, Dr K M Santhakumari inaugurated the competitions by making the first move against the General Captain, Sinto P K on the chess board. Competitions in different disciplines like Chess, caroms, Shuttle Cock, Throw Ball etc. are being held before the Sports Day.