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Fruits Week (6/8/25 – 13/8/25)

On 13th August, Kindergarten Students celebrated Fruit Salad Day by cutting, preparing, and serving fruit salad to the children. The activity aimed to reinforce the concept of fruits and encourage healthy eating habits. Throughout the week, children were introduced to a variety of fruits in class and enjoyed engaging colouring activities. The celebration was a joyful and enriching experience, where children had fun while exploring and learning something new.

Ayur Ruchi: Embracing Health Through Tradition

On Friday, 08 August 2025, the Nallapadam volunteers of SFS Public School organized Ayur Ruchi, a unique wellness initiative inspired by Manorama’s campaign, “Nadu, Nanma, Arogyam” (Land, Goodness, Health). The program aimed to promote traditional Kerala dietary practices for better health.

Members of the Cookery Club prepared classic dishes like Karkidaka Kanji and Pathila Thoran, which were inaugurated by Principal Fr Dr Roy P.K., who also conducted an informative session on Karkidakam dietary traditions.

Students enthusiastically participated, tasting medicinal foods and learning about exotic Ayurvedic plants. The event offered a meaningful blend of heritage, health, and hands-on learning.

“Beat Plastic Pollution” Campaign at SFS School

On August 1, 2025, SFS School took a strong stand against plastic pollution with the launch of the “Beat Plastic Pollution campaign, led by the Nallapaadam volunteers. The program was inaugurated by Ettumanoor Municipal Chairperson Mrs. Lovely George Padikara, who also introduced plastic bottle collection booths at the campus. Over 3,000 plastic bottles and numerous used plastic pens were handed over to the Haritha Karma Sena as part of the initiative.

A memorandum, signed by nearly 2,500 students, staff, and parents, urging the Municipality to curb plastic use at public events, was presented to the Chairperson. Mrs. Padikara commended the students for their proactive efforts.

The event was coordinated under the guidance of School Manager Rev. Dr. Manu K.V., Principal Rev. Dr. Roy P.K., and Administrator Fr. Binod Puthanpurakkal.

A Tree For a Friend Campaign

Ettumanoor:  On Thursday, 17 July 2025, the school initiated a campaign titled ‘A Tree for a Friend’. The Nallapaadam volunteers motivated the students to join this campaign as part of the Navakeralam Karma Project-2 of the Haritha Kerala Mission. The campaign was set rolling by Mrs Viji Chavara, member of Ward 32 of Ettumanoor Municipality. School principal Dr Roy PK conveyed his best wishes for the success of this project.

Students brought saplings and flower plants from their homes and exchanged with their friends. Mrs Viji exhorted the students to care for the plants just like they’d care for their best pals. The aim of this campaign is to motivate students to do what they can to mitigate the miseries associated with global warming and climate change.

School manager Rev Dr Manu KV, principal Rev Dr Roy PK, and administrator Fr Binod Puthanpurakkal offered leadership for the campaign.

Colour Week Celebration

We celebrated Colour Week to help our young learners understand colour concepts in a fun and creative way. Each class enjoyed different colouring activities throughout the week.

On Wednesday, 16th July, children came to school dressed in the colour theme assigned to their class. Colourful objects were displayed in classrooms, and students went on a Colour Tour to explore other classes and enjoy a bright, colourful experience.

It was a week full of fun, learning, and excitement as children discovered the magical world of colours!

CARPE DIEM: A Celebration of Talent and Spirit

SFS Youth Festival 2025, CARPE DIEM: A Celebration of Talent and Spirit

The SFS Youth Festival 2025 unfolded in vibrant fashion between 14–15 July, with offstage events kicking off earlier on 28 June. The festival proved to be a grand showcase of student talent, creativity, and energy—bringing the entire campus alive with art, music, and color.

Renowned stage artiste and singer Arun Guinness graced the occasion as chief guest, captivating the audience with a spectacular 30-minute performance that set the tone for the days to follow. The event was inaugurated by the chief guest in the presence of Dr Roy P.K., Principal; Dr Manu K.V., Manager; and Fr Binod Puthanpurakkal, Administrator.

The competitions took off swiftly after the inauguration, featuring an impressive 72 events across five categories, conducted simultaneously on eight stages. The diversity of performances and the sheer enthusiasm of the participants created a vibrant atmosphere, with the audience cheering passionately throughout.

The final day, 15 July, concluded on a high note with an energetic closing ceremony. Gryphon House was crowned overall champion, followed by Centaur House in second place and Cygnus House in third.

As the curtains fell on this two-day extravaganza, what remained were unforgettable memories, the joy of participation, and the spirit of healthy competition that brought the SFS community closer than ever.

SFS Public School collaborates with health workers to fight rabies

As part of the anti-rabies campaign, SFS School organized a special assembly on Monday, 30 June 2025. The Kottayam Medical College Community Health Centre, led by junior health inspector Rajeev S R, conducted a class in this connection. He explained how rabies spreads, and its treatment measures in case it became a reality; this was followed by a pledge administered to the students. Community health nursing staff Maria Philip further explained additional measures for the prevention of rabies.

The program was overseen by School Manager Rev Dr Manu KV, Principal Rev Dr Roy PK, Vice Principal Rev Fr Kelvin Olikkunnel and School Administrator Fr Binod Puthanpurakkal.

Investiture Ceremony 2025–26

The newly elected members of the SFS Public School Parliament officially assumed office on 26 June 2025. Elected through a democratic process aimed at nurturing civic responsibility and leadership among students, the new office bearers include Abel Tom as Head Boy, Alona Elizabeth Febin as Head Girl, Syed Aatif Mehmood as Vice Head Boy, and Aamy Jose as Vice Head Girl.

The investiture ceremony was graced by Shri AJ Thomas, DYSP, Kottayam Narcotic Cell, who addressed the students on the importance of leadership and self-confidence. The entire election process and ceremony were conducted under the guidance of School Manager Rev. Dr. Manu K V, Principal Rev. Dr. Roy P K, Vice Principal Rev. Fr. Kelvin Thomas, and Administrator Rev. Fr. Binod Puthanpurakkal.

SFS Public School Observes Anti-Drug Day 2025

SFS Public School observed Anti-Drug Day on 26 June 2025 with a series of impactful awareness activities. The program was inaugurated by Shri AJ Thomas, DYSP, Kottayam Narcotic Cell, who administered the anti-drug pledge to students and delivered an inspiring address encouraging them to reject drugs and embrace responsible citizenship.

Nallapaadam volunteers organized a powerful flash mob highlighting the dangers of drug abuse and promoting healthy choices. To extend the message beyond the campus, students distributed informative leaflets at the town bus stand and nearby areas. Creative displays, including placards, badges, charts, and photo-frames with anti-drug messages, added strength to the campaign.

Shri Thomas commended the efforts of the Nallapaadam team for their dedication to social awareness. The event was coordinated under the leadership of School Manager Rev. Dr. Manu K V, Principal Rev. Dr. Roy P K, Vice Principal Rev. Fr. Kelvin Thomas, and Administrator Rev. Fr. Binod Puthanpurakkal.

INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY CELEBRATIONS

The international yoga day was celebrated at SFS Public School on 21 June 2025, to fall in line with its observance worldwide. The program encouraged students to draw benefits of yoga practice in daily life. Students and teachers vowed to incorporate yogic practices in their day-to-day life. A healthier lifestyle incorporating yogic practices is the ideal for all students.

Students from various classes enthusiastically gathered at the auditorium to watch yoga master Mathew Joseph as he expatiated on its multifarious aspects and benefits.

Joshua Joseph Anoop of Class VIII and Jainy Jacob of Class V were declared best yoga students by school general coordinator Jaimol John.