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St. Sebastian's Higher Secondary School was established in 1924 under the aegis of the Diocese of Irinjalakuda, Thrissur district, and it offers education from Montessori to Class XII, with a strength of 60 teaching staff and 2070 students. From its inception, the school has always achieved 100 percent pass and several merit certificates in the S.S.L.C and HSS Examinations of the Kerala Govt. This is a glowing tribute to the management and its teaching methodology. “Formation through information ” is the method of teaching the school upholds and this has created a tension-free, healthy atmosphere inside the school. The school provides opportunities for children to realize their full potential through various activities in the form of Science Club ,Maths Club &Nature Club.
In an interview to Sreeni K.R, P.N Beena,Head Mistress,St. Sebastian's HSS,Kuttikad, Chalakudy spoke at length on the aims and prospects of the school.When did you take charge as the Headmistress of St. Sebastian's H.S.S, Kuttikad?I took charge as the Headmistress of St. Sebastian's H.S.S, Kuttikad in April 2005.What is the mission and vision of your School?MissionTo promote value based education among all children.VisionTo help all the students to become eligible for higher studies.To promote value based education, what are the different methods you have adopted at your school?To promote value based education we are conducting cultural activities which promote values and self confidence among our students. Our library is equipped with autobiographies of great personalities and great authors which is a source of inspiration for both teachers and students. We encourage the reading habit among our students and also arrange lectures to promote quality education among students and spread awareness to their parents.Apart from education, what other activities are you conducting for children at the School? Co-curricular ActivitiesClub ActivitiesThe following clubs are actively functioning in the school: Science Club ,Maths Club and Nature Club.Other Activities 1.Two troupes of Guides are functioning under the control of four teachers2.Arranging field trips for students so that they get practical knowledge3.Celebrating important days and remembering great personalities4.Arranging special coaching for needy students(i.e those found below average)5.Giving due importance to Arts and Sports.Describe the infrastructure you are providing to the students?1.Well equipped classrooms of size 20'X20'.2.Computer Lab with more than 40 computers with a 1:1[1Student: 1 Teacher] ratio.3.LCD Projector with well equipped lab.4.Science laboratory and well equipped library.5.Play ground with badminton and volleyball courts.What are the changes you have seen during the last few years in our education system?A lot of changes have taken place in our education system during these years. Technology plays a major role in the development of students. Now a days students know what subject they have to choose for their career. Subjects are also innovated so that students can learn more from their environment. By 2020 all the classes should be equipped with computers and a small library.In future, technology will play a major role in the overall development of students.The school stands for academic excellence, development of skills and character formation.In which way do you instil it into the students?Formation through information is our motto. When a personality is developed on the basis of information then academic excellence and good character are formed. In this way we imbibe it into our students. What are the achievements of your school?
Last year 6 students received the Rashtrapathi Scouts Award. Two students participated in a national level Tennis Tournament. A large number of students have bagged the first and second prizes in Arts and Sports competitions at the District level. This is the one of largest institutions in Thrissur in which all the students become eligible for higher studies.
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