– SCHOOL REPORT

ST.ARNOLD’S CENTRAL SCHOOL, PUNE

JPIC concerns in School

Religious practices held in school

Monthly mass: Every month we celebrated Holy Eucharist on the First Fridays and on August 15.  In all 7 masses were celebrated during the year.  SVD confreres were invited to celebrate it with the students and staff.  Often some of the parents too attended the celebration.  A special Mass was celebrated for the students of STD. 10 (Christians) a few days before they began their all important Board examinations.  A concelebrated mass was attended by the students, parents and First year brothers of DWS.

1. Way of the cross: On the first Friday of the Lent, A Stations of the Cross was conducted for all Christian students and teachers.  Some of the brothers from DWS planned the event well.
2. atechism classes: With the help of brothers from DWS catechism classes are organized for the students of standard 1 to 8 on every Friday.
3. Celebration of the First Holy Communicants day: On 7^th February we felicitated all 20 First Holy communicants of the year. They were given a special memento to mark the occasion.
4. Celebrations of Festivals: We celebrated the following festivals symbolically.  They are  Ganesh Chathurthy, Raksha Bandhan,  Diwali, Christmas, EID, Maharashtra Day, Shivaji Jayanthi.  The whole school was involved in it. 
5. Outreach Programme: Every year the students of std. 4 to 9 make a visit to various Social work centers to get a glimpse of the harsh realities of life outside their protected family.   The students came back with the realization that they belong to a privileged session of the society and there are very many children and adults who are deprived of basic amenities of life.  The students made voluntary contributions  of Rs. 1,25,950/-       ( rupees one Lakh twenty Five thousand nine hundred Only)-

Class    Date                                        Place                                       Amount

Std.4    20/11/19         The Poona School and Home for the Blind    41,200

Std.5    12/02/20         The Poona School and Home for the Blind    18,050

Std.6    07/12/19         Ashram Shala, Wagoli                                    24,000

Std.7    06/12/19         Hope Center, Sainikwadi                                  9,050

Std.8    6-7/2/20          Hope Center, Sainikwadi                                16,000

Std.9    20/01/20         Snehalaya, Wagoli                                          17,650                                    

                                                            Total                                       1,25,950/-

Care for creation: As part of Swach Bharath  Drive, the following programmes were conducted regularly.

2019 Cleanliness Drive: Students of higher classes took turn to clean the school compound on weekly basis.  The students of std. 9 took out a Rally on the streets of vadagaonsheri  with the theme “ save Environment, Save life” on 12/02/2019.  It was a huge success with many people coming out of their shops and buildings to support the students.

Street play: On January 17^th 2020, the students of std. 9 put up a street play on the streets of Wadagaonsheri, Sainikwadi, Adharsh Ngar highlighting the importance of a corruption free society.  The students came back with broad smiles on their faces.

Cleaning the streets: On two occasions the students of std. 10 took up a cleanliness drive outside the school premises cleaning the streets of Adarsh Nagar.  Many people from the locality joined the students and that encouraged the students to keep their locality clean.

The Joy of Giving: Reaching out to the people who are in need is the most satisfying moment of any individual.  The students of SACS took up a massive collection drive on the wake of the flood in Sangli and Kholapur.  The students really worked hard along with some parents and teachers.  We collected used clothes, stationery items and household provision.  (Appendix-1)

The school also took up another round of collections in support of the Annual Balmela held in SSS.  (appendix-2)

CCA REPORT

2019-2020

We began our CCA activities in the month of April 2019 and successfully completed in the month of January 2020.

THE LIST OF CCA ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED FOR STD I-IV

THE LIST OF CCA ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED FOR STD V-X

The CCA champions were felicitated on 26^th January,2020.  They are

The CCA activities for the academic year 2019-2020 was successful because of the guidance of our principal Fr. Sunil Menezes and the core team-consisting of Mrs.Gloria, Mrs.Salima, Mrs.Sanjukta, Mrs.Sherrin, Ms.Joycee,Mrs.Komal, Mrs.Soniya and Mrs. Elizabeth.

SPORTS Activities

 CHESS

 Take responsibility of your actions. Be a chess player, not a chess piece.

The students of the secondary section of St. Arnold’s Central School, Pune had an exemplary opportunity to showcase their wit, grit and mettle, owing this to the Annual Chess Championship held on 18 April, 2019.

Finally the day arrived. It began with arriving of students and confirming their registrations. After a brief explanation of rules and regulations by one of the Chess champs, our respected principal, Fr. Sunil Menezes declared the Khelo Arnold Chess competition open by playing the first chess move.

It was amazing to see the students determined and focused to win points for their houses. Battles were fought on the chess board without bloodshed.  Well planned surgical strikes took the opponent by surprise. While on another board there seem to be a war not coming to an end as the players moved their army in sync to capture the KING.  As it was a knock out match tournament, we got our winners in six rounds. It was great to see the students calmly finish all the rounds and not lose their courage and confidence even after losing a match. This symbolized their sportsman spirit.

The much awaited moment of the day finally arrived. The winners were announced and felicitated with a certificate and a medal. These winners would represent our school in the inter- school competition. Win or lose each student went home taking back good memory.

For the success of the event I thank the almighty GOD and the support of our parents, teachers, students who gave an overwhelming response and ex-students who volunteered as arbitars. The championship succeeded in its motive- to increase the strategic competencies of the students as well as to reduce the dependence of computer games for sole entertainment purposes. All in all, it was a great experience for everyone and students got a good opportunity to display their skills. It has assured us that chess is a game wherein children learn to be responsible for their actions.

CARROM

The inter house sports competitions at St. Arnold’s Central School, Pune started with Carrom competition. Amongst many advantages of monsoon, encouraging indoor sports is definitely one of them as students tend to enjoy outdoor sports. Students from all four houses showed enthusiasm and gave some stellar performances to kick off a very exciting sports calendar at SACS.

Dennis Sir carefully arranged the tournament along with in-charges from every class so that everyone involved can enjoy it to the fullest without compromising the competitive aspect of it. At the same time the in-charges also build leadership skill and an understanding of draw making process. The competition was organized class wise.

After the preliminary rounds, the best qualified for the finals. After some really close and nail biting finishes, the competition concluded.

The students were congratulated by all the participants, winners were felicitated by medals and certificate during assembly and the principal applauded sports teachers to make the first inter house sports competition a huge success.

Tae-Kwon-Do

The classes and competitions are  managed by Mr. Siddharth who is experienced 2^nd Dan Taekwondo Instructor. He has done Master in Physical Education(MPED) in supporting  the delivery of physical education and school sport with 10 years of experience. It consists of 3×1 hour sessions over a month period. On weekdays from 7:00 am to 8:00 am and on weekend 8:30 am to 10:00 am. The students undergo the physical fitness training followed by the Taekwondo training. All that is required is a suitable hall or training area. Students attend in gym clothing or suitable training clothing.

Achievements: Students were trained and prepared for the Belt exams under the guidance of Mr. Siddharth and participated in various interschool ZP matches. Students also participated in the Open international level match.

Kho-Kho

Grade wise inter-house matches are conducted. Students also participated in various invitational matches. They were also prepared/ trained for various Inter-school matches and won 1^st place in inter-school ZP matches.

Kabadi

The game calls for proactiveness, presence of mind, team management, physical strength and understanding opponent’s strategy. The game calls for agility, good lung capacity, muscular coordination, presence of mind and quick response. Intra class matches were held during the year

Boxing

It Promotes discipline and self-defense. Boxing like any other martial arts, promotes the act of self-control.  Boxing is a great sport that promotes self-defense and the ability to focus 100% on your opponent. They can apply these skills in the real world. Trained coaches provide training to student who are interest in the evening between 5 pm and 7 pm

Yoga

International Yoga day is celebrated every year by the students and teachers of St. Arnold’s Central School. A special guest conducted or demonstrated various asanas followed by Omkar Chanting. Warm-up exercises were taken and all the students performed sitting and standing asanas, importance of these were explained simultaneously. The celebration concluded with synchronized recitation of shlokas and speech by our Principal. He encouraged students to practise regular yoga to remain fit and improve concentration.

Class activities are conducted in the month of June and July(Rainy season). During every MPT period fitness is gained by performing various standing and sitting exercises and various asanas . On 15^th August 2019, a special demonstration was put up by the students under the guidance of Siddharth Sir which did put forth a message about how important it is to remain fit and healthy.

Volleyball

The annual inter-house Volleyball match took place between 9^th and 10^th grade, organized by the sports committee. The partaking houses comprised of 12 players from grade 9^th and 10^th. The match was conducted under the guidance of Siddharth sir. The players of all houses participated actively with great  enthusiasm and scored maximum points.

Badminton

The badminton competitions were conducted in the rainy season (June and July). According to grade inter-house matches are conducted and the winner house is then trained amd selected for ZP matches. Till date U14 and U17 boys & girls have participated in the ZP and Zonal matches. The players of winning team were awarded medal and certificates for their spirit in sportsmanship..

Skating

“Champions are not made in playing grounds. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them – a desire, a dream, a vision. Roller skating is a sport, an art form, a lifestyle, and a culture. Roller skating is the perfect way to combine fitness with fun. It helps people develop a fitness habit with a sport that is enjoyable for all ages. An Inter-House Skating Competition was held on Basketball court for the students of Classes 1st to 10th at St. Arnold’s Central School, Pune while the road race was held in SVD premises.  Four students from each house participated in the competition. The students were able to portray their talent. They showcased an energetic and enthusiastic performance which was applauded. The winners were felicitated with certificates and medals during the assembly by the principal.

Cross Country Run

The Inter – House Marathon was held within the SVD and St. Arnold’s Central School premises. The races were held class wise.  The boy’s and girls’ started their marathon on the school football ground and ran through SVD and ended their run at the starting point. The races commenced with ZUMA warm up and a few inspirational and motivational words to the spring runners. The zeal and enthusiasm encouraged the students to complete the entire race. Students were gripped with a feeling of anxiety and nervousness although some runners achieved victory; others were still satisfied with their attempt to complete the entire marathon. None of the students were injured and the marathon was a success.

Sports week

 A sports week was held for the entire school in the second week of January.  All the students were given chances to take part in various track and field events.  At the end of the event, individual champions were awarded and felicitated during the Republic day celebration.  The winners are

SCIENCE CLUB 2019-20

Self-expression, independent research, constructive activities, etc., are some of the opportunities provided by the science clubs. Students could learn more through the activities and their own experiments and clarify general scientific concepts. The coordination between the class curriculum and the science clubs activities help the students to understand the practical application of concepts in their day to day life in a subtle way. Science clubs are considered to develop a holistic approach in students towards science and science club activities help them develop a positive approach towards the subject. The students of Science Club were engaged in different activities during their club periods throughout the year.

ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED:

Information on Organic Farming by showing them ppt.

Videos, information and discussion on flora and fauna of Amazon forest

Seminar on plant Diversity in Western Ghats

Discussion and questionnaire on above topics.

Science Quiz

Club :- Information Technology (I.T) Club

Objective:- Computers today form an integral part of our lives. There’s very little that we can do without computers. Computer and Computer chips are today embedded in just about everything that we use, from cars to washing machines, to watches and alarm clocks.

The IT Club aims to increase student’s awareness of computers and their uses in our daily life, with a view to prepare citizens of tomorrow who are better suited to deal with Information Technology.

The IT Clubs also provides students with opportunities to discuss various IT issues outside the classrooms inorder to create a greater appreciation for and understanding the technology. Students also attend the guest lectures and special events during the year.

The IT Club at St. Arnold’s Central school is conducted by the IT team members of the same institution. The idea of conducting the IT Club was put forth by the principal who not only wanted the students to grow in the subject but also have hands on experience which will connect the students to the real world technology and inventions.

Startup: 20^th August 2016 till date

Incharge: Mrs. Elizabeth and Ms. Julie.

Conducted by: The School IT team members(Rajendra Khope, Sujata Aghor, Prasham Sabadra and Kamlesh Pardeshi.)

Dates: The 1^st & 3^rd Sat of the month

Time: 8:00 am to 9:30 am.

Place: Av rooms and Computer lab (for hands on experience)

The IT Clubs for classes 5^th to 10^th also provides hands on experience to the students in the Computer subject. The students work on different softwares such as Tux Paint, Scratch, Microsoft package, Python, etc. The Club includes the following activities:-

Provide computer support for all school events.

Help make presentations for various school functions.

Increase awareness of computers amongst students.

Make students aware of the uses of information technology and thus prepare them to handle information enabled devices in the future.

Syllabus planned for the IT Club for the Academic year 2019-2020(grade wise):-

GROUP – 1 : Grade 5^th and 6^th – Programming and Animation using Scratch.

GROUP – 2 : Grade 7^th and 8^th – Webpage and Cover page Designing using HTML5

GROUP – 3 : Grade 9^th and 10^th – Programming using Python

In the entire academic year the IT Club members do make sure and take an extra efforts to conduct atleast 2 interactive sessions engaging students in quiz bases activities.

Various In-School activities and competitions:-

Quiz activity based on the new inventions and technology.

On 19^th July ’20, Seminar conducted by Mr.Kamlesh Pardeshi, on Python and Artificial Intelligence for grade 9^th and 10^th.

Give and take seminar conducted by Mr.Prasham Sabadra on Cyber safety and Cybercrime for grade 6^th to 8^th.

Activity for grade 5^th was conducted by Mr.Rajendra Khope on Programming and Animation in Scratch.

Inter-school activities and competition:-

The students also took an initiative in participating in technology related events and took keen interest in computer related activities.

Date: 4^th Jan 2020 and 11^th Jan 2020

Venue: City Pride – Nigadi

Theme: Cyber Champ Interschool Competition

Activities: (4^th Jan) Web page designing (using HTML) , Ms-Paint and junior PowerPoint Competition

Grades: 3^rd , 6^th and 9^th

Activities: (11^th Jan) ICT innovations – PowerPoint Presentation.

Grades: 8^th

Achievement: Aarushi Ramchandra and Aanya Singh (grade 8^th) – Won special judicial award in the Cyber Champ competitions held in City Pride – Nigadi.

Clean Energy

The  management has opted for alternative and clean source of energy by Grid connected solar energy panels.  The electricity produced  can take  care of the need of the entire school.

Rainwater harvesting

We have opted to divert the entire terrace water to the field where the open well is built that supplies water to the entire school.  As a result, the wells of the school always remain charged and supply enough and more water for the use of the school.  The uninterrupted supply of water helps us keep the school and its surrounding campus clean and green.  We are blessed with very good source of water.

Separation of Wet and Dry waste

Students are instructed to separate the wet and dry waste together with  degradable waste and non degradable  waste In all sections of the school.  The waste is disposed of accordingly.   But it is disheartening to note that the PMC does not have the provision to collect them separately.

Plantation and Gardening:

Some of the students take up gardening as a hobby.  They bring fresh plants from home and nurseries and plant them in flower pots.  They later nurture them.  Some of them plant the saplings in the school compound.  The May Flower plant planted near the basket ball court is the perfect example of it. 

Important Events during the Academic session

International Yoga day

SACS celebrated International Yoga Day on 21^st June 2019. A team of yoga instructors was invited to the school.  A massive yoga drill was arranged for all the students in the School Football ground.  Mrs. Sandhya Bahet  led the yoga session. The students were taught a few asanas  such as Thadsana, Vrikasana, Trikonasana etc.   The students participated and performed enthusiastically.

Investiture Ceremony

Investiture ceremony is one of the most awaited events in the school.  The ceremony took place in the presence of the Principal, Vice principal, teachers and students from std. 6 to 10.   The outgoing student council members were awarded with mementoes and Testimonials.  Their service to the school during the previous academic session  was highly appreciated and pointed out.  The outgoing student council handed over the responsibilities to the newly elected student council headed by Devansh Soni and Ashna Karle.  The council pledged their commitment to the school by taking an oath.  Later they were conferred  with badges and sashes.  We concluded the programme by singing the national Anthem.

Independence Day

The 73^rd Independence day of our beloved nation was commemorated in a spirit of patriotism and brotherhood. The school was decorated with tri colour flags and ribbons which gave a festive look to the campus.  The special guests for the day were Mis. Shravani Bendre, the school topper (STD.10) and her proud parents .  A short and meaningful cultural programme was presented by the students.  The school toppers and the subject toppers of Std 10 were felicitated during the programme. 

Birthday celebrations

The birthday of the school Procurator Fr. Francline Machado was celebrated on 6^th October during the school assembly,  A short but colourful programme was presented by the students of std.2

The birthday of Fr. Thomas Malipurathu was celebrated on 24^th October and  the Principal’s Birthday was celebrated on 21^st Nov.  the students of std. 3, Put up a programme.  The highlight of the day was the Interview with the principal by one of the students of std. 3. Miss. Diksha Parikh

Teachers’ Day Celebration

Teachers’ day was celebrated with great enthusiasm.  A meaningful Assembly was  conducted for the whole school.  Later the students had a free time with the teachers in their respective classrooms.  The students presented a colourful  programme; a mix of dances, singing, one act play etc.  The teachers were made feel their importance in the life of students and  how loving  the children are.  The day ended with a sumptuous meal arranged by the management.

Children”s Day

For a change, the teachers conducted the assembly, it began with a news presentation by mrs. Sonia Chauhan. Mrs. Sanjukta and Ms.Minal  presented a creative duet.  Group of teachers  danced to entertain the student to make it as meaningful as possible.

Diwali celebration

               Diwali, the festival of light was celebrated at SACS with all its pomp and glory.  The students of std.6 were incharge of the programme.  They showcased their talents with a variety entertainment programme.   At the end of the programme clear instructions on the dos and don’ts  during the Diwali celebration  at home was given to the students and staff. 

Annual Day celebrations

This year the annual day functions were held for two days.  It was decided to put up two different shows so that maximum students could be included in the programme.  The students of std. 1 to 5 had their performance with the theme  “ Arnold’s got  Talent” on 20/12/2019.   Mr. D.M Deshmukh graced the occasion along with Fr. Richard Mathias SVD (provincial Superior INM)  The children did put up a grant show of talents

               Students from Std. 6 to 10 performed on the second day of the function on 21/12/2019. The theme for the day was “SAHYOG”.  During the programme,  Mr. Richard Raj,  the clerk of the school was honored as he was retiring within a few days.

Founder’s Day

SACS celebrates its founders day on the death anniversary of St. Arnold Jansen, the founder of the Society of the Divine word which runs the school.  It is celebrated on 15^th January on every year.  The students of std. 5^th staged a short but meaningful show .  Master Vivian Rajesh delivered a speech on the life of St.Arnold Jansen.  A dance drama was put up  highlighting  the motto of the school “ Moulding the future”

Republic Day Celebration

Students of std. 7 were incharge of the republic day celebration.   The chief guest of the day was Mr. Ramakrishna.   The skit presented by the students  highlighted the duties and responsibilities of each one of us towards the nation.  During the function some of the parents were felicitated for their selfless service to the school.  They include the IT club parents and the Doctor parents who helped during the  medial camp. 

Exhibition

A half day exhibition was arranged in the school on 15^th Feb 2020.  The students of std. 1 and  2 put up an exhibition of colourful art and craft work that they had done during the year.  The theme given to std3 and 4^th was transportation.  They made projects and model of various ancient and mode of transport.   Students of std. 5 to 8  exhibited various projects on science and development.   It was heartening to see the creative minds of many students and teachers at work during the exhibition.

Marathi Divas / Shiv Jayanti

ON 27/2/2020 the whole assembly was held in Marathi.  A short show was put up highlighting the significance of Shivaji Maharaj in the life of the people of Maharashtra.  A skit was present highlighting the importance of farmers and their struggle.  It was a well- coordinated programme.