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SFS School students took the initiative to construct a second house for a destitute staff member of our school. The house which cost Rs 10 lakh was handed over to Thresiamma Mathew Plathottathil, a resident of the Athirampuzha Panchayat. While Fr Jose Parappillil handed the house key to Thresiamma, Fr Tony Koilparampil, Asst Parish Priest at Athirampuzha Church, blessed the house on July 15, 2024.Felicitation messages were delivered by Athirampuzha panchayat president Jose Ambalakulam and 7th ward member Babynas Ajas, in the presence of 1st ward member Jojo George, school principal Dr Roy P.K., vice principal Fr Kelvin Olikkunnel, administrator Fr Binod Puthanpurackal, and Nallapaadam workers.
The funding for this house came from Nallapadam workers, the NSS Unit at Amalagiri College, and the Chittilappally Foundation.

The investiture ceremony, codenamed AZIONARE – Lead, Serve & Inspire, marked a milestone in our academic calendar on July 01, 2024. Following the lamp lighting ceremony, Fr Jose Parappillil gave the presidential address. The event was preceded by the presentation of sashes and badges, symbolizing the assumption of responsibilities by the new student leaders.  The school flag was then presented to the school leaders.

The oath-taking was followed by a musical performance by students holding lighted candles. Sri C John, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Narcotic Cell, Kottayam, graced the occasion as the chief guest. Dr Roy then addressed the gathering. The event was a testament to the school’s commitment to nurturing leadership and fostering a sense of responsibility among its students.

International Yoga Day & Music Day celebration was held on June 20 with great aplomb. The celebration was held on June 20, during the school assembly, organized by Grades VIII A & B. The special guest on this occasion was Sri John C.A., a retired SBI Manager who expatiated on the importance of yoga.

Sri Mathew Joseph, the yoga master at this school, demonstrated various yogic postures and explained the numerous benefits of practising yoga. A chosen few students gave a demonstration of yogic poses on the stage. Isabella Elizabeth Sajo, a Grade VIII student, was recognized as the best yoga student by an association called YANA. Dr Roy presented her with an award on behalf of the school.

World Environment Day was celebrated on June 05, under the theme “Land restoration, desertification and drought resilience”. The Pachap campaign set up by the school got rolling with the campaign Bhoomikkoru Kuda, highlighting tree plantation as the need of the hour.

Sri Aby Emmanuel, Secretary of the Meenachil River Protection Council, inaugurated the function. Dr Roy administered an oath that affirmed the school’s responsibility to reduce pollution, conserve resources and protect biodiversity.