“Education is not preparation for life, Education is life itself.”

The school strongly believes in this fact and hence  all the activities here are student centered,ensuring that  they are   enabled to find their core potentials and develop them.  Most of our children find   it  as a place  where they feel happy, cared, loved, recognized and accepted as they are.  A system  where they develop self-confidence, social skills, values and clear goals. A space where they get most friendly and caring teachers. We teach them life,  along with knowledge to ensure that they are tuned as Global citizens to lead the world  in the 21st Century. National Education  Policy 2020 is fully implemented, which ensures  holistic development of young ones  by nurturing 21st Century skills such as Leadership, Decision making, Problem solving, Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking and Creativity

Vision

Excellent Education to mould excellent citizens.

Mission

To provide excellent learning atmosphere where the potential and talents of each child are developed to their maximum which will enable them to attain self-actualization and thereby lead the development of society as responsible citizens.

Values

  • Accept the uniqueness of each child.
  • Enable the faculty to identify the potential of each child.
  • Support the parents to understand the learning styles of their children.
  • Modify the behavioral patterns of students, if they are found not suitable for our society.
  • Understand people in a global and broader perspective.
  • Respect freedom, preferences and choices of other individuals.
  • Respect all religions and cultures and thereby all human beings.
  • Human mind and body are precious. Therefore they must be protected and developed to its full potential.
  • Develop ethics and values in the mind of children
  • Help children to maintain healthy relationship in society .
  • Help children to realize the impact of modern technologies and social media and use them wisely.
  • Prepare children to face the challenges and uncertainties in life.

Annual Report : 2023-24 of St. John's School, Thumpamon

School Re-opening
The School reopened on 01st June,2023for the next academic year . Welcome-fest for  newcomers was arranged fabulously by the teachers and many of the toddlers were not willing to go home ,  leaving  their play items and park. Counsellingsessions were arranged for teenagers to be focused on their goals .Special hours were allocated in the timetable itself to empower them against Cyber Addiction andbehaviouiral  challenges    through Art-Integration,Co-curricular activitiesAssemblies , sports and Clubs.
Merit Day 
Merit Day was organized on 07th June 2023, to recognize the Class X and XII who got highest marks in various subjects and streams .Awards were distributed.  PTAexecutive  member SriLalithLalpresided the function .
Results of Class X Board Examinations -2023
Ananthajith  B scored 98.2% and became the School topper. Out of the 116 students who appeared for the exam ,107 students got above 60%.There were 54 students who scored distinction . Malayalam and Social Science had full marks whereas Science and English got 99 as the highest .Highest  markin Mathematics was  97 and   that in Hindi was 95marks.
Results of Class XII  Board Examinations -2023
Total  Students    -129
Above 80%     - 66 Students
Above 60%                 - 58 Students
100/100 – English       ,  Computer Science , Malayalam
 99/100 – Biology       ,  Accountancy    ,    History 
 98/100 – Business Studies    , Chemistry
97/100 – Political Science
96/100  – Economics, 
95/100 – Mathematics, Physics          
School Toppers

  1. Sanjo Thomas – 97%  Humanities      
  2. Chandni R Nair           – 97% Humanities
  3. SreyaSreejith Nair – 95.2 %  Science      
  4. MeenakshyGirish        – 95.2 %  Science
  5. HabelMammen Varghese John – 93% Commerce

Investiture Ceremony         
Investiture ceremony was held on      26th June 2023 with Dy.SP Sri.S.Nanda Kumar as the Chief Guest. He invoked the importance of being vigilant  against the drug networks targeting students. Students Council consisting of 52 members  was formed.
Head Boy                    -           Stanley Shaji              
Head Girl                    -           AakhilaFathima                      
Council Secretary        -           RayanMuhammedHussain     
Asst. Head Boy          -           Ananthajith B                        
Asst. Head Girl           -           GawriKurup                           
School captains           -           Devnandhanan S                    
NamithaViby Varghese         
Asst. Captains -                       Alan K Binu                           
-                                              AymanSithara

Students Council Programs
The Students Council has organized several programs of social significance during their  term . Some of the major events are listed below.

  1. Chandrayaan 3-Live Launch  on 14th July  2023       
  2. School Radio           24th July
  3. Plastic Free StJohns  
  4. Youth Festival –
  5. Stop Child Abuse – Awareness At School                
  6. Charity Program –Visiting  Old-Age  Homes –
  7. MaveliKaHukum – Onam Celebration                      
  8. Indian Independence  Day Celebrations  -
  9. Public Board - School Updates                                             
  10. Swachhata Hi Seva
  11. Sports day                              
  12. School tours                                       
  13. Christmas Programs
  14. Anti  Drug Awareness  Program                                                        

 Youth Festivals
The School provides amble opportunities for  the students to  develop their artistic skills and talents  . There are talented teachers who ensure that the children are trained systematically. We thank the parents for their support and involvement in taking the students to various venues  for the competitions outside the School. School youth festival was conducted on 27th July and 05thAugust ,2023.  Competitions were held for 110 items .ShivajiHouse  scored 713 points and Asoka House was the runner up with 675 points. Kids art fest was conducted on 05th January,2024.
Sahodaya Youth Festival  is a major eventwith around 114 items conducted on multiple stages on 4 different dates  . More than 112 students from our School participated and the school  emerged as the runner up with 625 points ,  from among the  56 schools of Pathanamthitta , Alleppey and Kollam . In the State Kalotsav ourSchool got  First  Position among  the schools of Pathanamthitta District.
Sports and Games Achievements

  1. District Sports meet-Overall  3rd Position and First position among CBSE Schools.
  2. Sahodaya Athletics Meet 2nd runner up.
  3. Sahodaya Football match Runners up
  4. Kerala Central School Sports meet held at Kozhikode conducted by the Sports Council– Alan K Binu, AleenaMariyamBinu,and FayizMuhammed who got first positions at District level have participated .
  5. Asoka House emerged as the top scorer with 175 points and the Tagore house with 157 points is the runner up.

House Champions
One of the prominent skills sought after by employers is team work and collaboration skills. The entire students were grouped as four houses . Various arts and sports competitions , Creative bulletin boards, house matches and  Social Commitment programs  were all conducted among them to develop team-spirit , healthy competitions and  social skills . Senior secondary students became mentors and role models for Juniors . Points were awarded  for all performances. Overall points gathered for all the activities determined  the outstanding team  .
Shivaji -           852 Points
Ashoka            - 850 Points
Prathap            - 814 Points
Tagore -           673 Points
St. John’s  Star Performers
There are some multi-talented students who represented the school on various forums and won  prizes. They  arerecognized today as St.Johns Star Performers . They won prizes at various levels and platforms such asVSSC, YIP, Balajanasakhyam, YMCA, Rotary Club, Kerala State Roller skating Championship, All Kerala and International Chess competitions.
1.         Nanda  Praveen           -  Class XI
2.         Sikha  B   Raj             -  Class X
3.         Nanditha   L                - Class X
4.         Sreenanda  S               -  Class IV
5.         IshanviHarikrishna      -   Class I

Sikha B Raj and  SheldonSinu from  Class X lead two teams who became   District Level winners of  Young Innovators Program conducted by Government of Kerala. Master Sheldon  has also participated in the  State Level orientation of the program.
Sports Champions – 2023
The students who proved their skills in athletics and Games at School , District, Sahodaya and State Sports council levels are recognized as Sports Champions .

      1. Alan K Binu                -           Class XI
      2. Devanandana S           -           Class IX
      3. Sruthish S                                -Class VIII
      4. Aleena Mariam Binu               -Class VII

TI  John Memorial Awards and Scholarships for Academic  Excellence
Thefollowing students who revealed  outstanding academic excellence in various classes   from   VI to XII are being recognized today with cash awards and mementos.

  1. AthulyaRenjith                       Class vi
  2. Angelina Vipin                        Class vii
  3. NithikaMurali                          Class viii
  4. Haripriya a  H                         Class ix
  5. Nanditha  L                             Class x
  6. Ananthajith  B                          Class xi – Science
  7. Gowri s kurup                         Class xi – Commerce
  8. Sneha Raj                                Class xi – Humanitites
  9. Aravind  A R                          Class xii – Science
  10. SafnaNoushad                        Class xii – Commerce
  11. AakhilaFathima                       Class xii – Humanities

The founder of the School, Sri. T.I .John has  set ‘Learn to Serve’ as the motto of this institution .In addition to the cash awards for brilliant students ,  several students from financially backward families are supported to complete their education . In the year 2022-23 ,Rs. 19,45,186/ was provided as fee concessions and scholarships .

Best Outgoing Students – 2023
Every year we gift  a team of well trained , talented  , creative youngsters with positive attitude and social skills  to our society and we are always proud of those  Senior Secondary students. Most of them have spent 15  years of their life in this School premises starting as a play class toddler and  having completed Class12. The school takes every effort to ensure that each one of our children are given physical, mental, social and emotional skills to make their life successful. Out of the 137 students of the outgoing batch , two are awarded Best Outgoing student title, considering  their attitude, leadership and performance at various levels and they areMaster Stanley Shaji and Ms. NamithaViby Varghese.

PTA Meetings     
Parents are the first teachers of our students and therefore the School ensures their involvement  in all the major events. Moreover, NEP 2020 envisages vast reforms in pedagogy and examination systems .  In order to keep our parent community updated about these educational reforms , regular PTA meetings are conducted. In all the meetings , Parenting session were included on areas such as NEP, Cyber de-addiction , Health and wellness, Adolescent Challenges, Emotional Management and how to prepare students for  Examinations .Parents Day Celebration was organized for the parents and grand parents of KG classes. Various contests and games were organized for them .Mrs.DeepthyKoshy, the mother of Evlyn Susan Vinu of LKG  became the Best Mom. Mr.SandeepKurup ,the  father of ShruthaKeerthy won the Best  Dad title.  Parents of Ibad Bin Shihas of UKG A,  Mr.Shihas M.N and Beegam Nancy  won the Super Parents Award. Congratulations  to all the parents .
Staff  & Training Programs
The biggest asset of this School is its Teachers . As per the Affiliation bye laws of CBSE,  they are provided  50  hours of  professional training every year.  These trainings include advanced technology, NEP , Happy Schooling , Health &Wellness of  Students, Creativity &Critical thinking ,Innovative pedagogies etc.
Principal of the School, Dr. Susan George has got selected as the Resource Person of CBSE, Content Designer of NCERT and Master Trainer of UNESCO programs .

Commitment and Punctuality Awards
Punctuality is a symbol of a staff’s commitment to work and the organization . The two teachers who availed minimum leaves this year andwho  were always punctual in their works are recognized with Commitment and Punctuality Awards. They are:
1.         ReenaVarughese
2.         Liny Thomas
Meritorious Service Awards
Teaching bright students is an easy task whereas enabling weak , lazy or a slow learner to achieve good scores in Board Examinations is a tedious task. Teachers of this School  voluntarily support  such students and ensure high scores by spending extra time , efforts and motivation. Two among them are recognized today.

  1. Mrs. SyamalaKumary M S,who ensured that all students scored good marks in

Accountancy and Economics for the last 6 years .

  1. Mrs. Preetha P K who  is in charge of Senior Secondary, Mathematics has  assured that

students score good marks in Board Examination over the last 5 years.
Annual Day 
Today the School celebrates its 36 years of growth,  as our Annual Day on 30th January,2024. We are blessed with the presence of District Collector  Sri. A. ShibuIAS, who is a role model   for the students, especially those who aspire for Civil Service.His personality ,knowledge and versatile talents are all motivating factors for our young generation. Our Panchayath President Mrs.Rony Zachariah and Ward Member Adv. T A Rajeshkumarare active leaders of this area, who are always the well-wishers of this School. The Mother of this School, Mrs.Alyamma John who kept nourishing this institution , just like her kids , along with its founder T I John Sir , all these years,  is with us cherishing the efforts and challenges   both of them have taken in building up the St. Johns  group of Institutionsand schools .
Conclusion
Every individual and every institution   has a unique role in this world. When they are able to realize  itand strive to enhance its  quality ,they become successful . In the success story of this Educational institution, we are indebted to all our stakeholders. Non-teaching staff  includingAyas, Drivers, Security staff   and Office staff , along with the Teachers work as a team or family to give the best education and quality of life to the students who are entrusted to us. The support and guidance of the  Management and SMC members are all crucial factors that enable the smooth functioning and brilliant academic  performance of this School. We take this time to convey our deep gratitude to all of them and especially the well  wishers of ThumpamonPanchayath.