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Christ Nagar Hr. Secondary School, Trivandrum hosted the 14th ASISC Kerala Region, Girls’ Basketball Championship on 24-25 September, 2018. The Inaugural Ceremony on 24 September saw Shri K E Baiju, Superintendent of Police, VACB, SIU-1, Trivandrum, as the Chief Guest. The felicitation address was delivered by the Manager of Christ Nagar Group of Schools, Rev Fr Joseph Vattaparampil CMI. Other dignitaries present on the occasion were Rev Fr Joseph Palakkunnel CMI, Manager Carmel Polytechnic, the Principal Rev Dr Kurian Chalangady CMI and Vice Principals Rev Fr Tinto Pulinchuvallil CMI and Mr Thomas Mani P. Seventeen teams from various schools across ten districts of Kerala State took part in this mega-event. 25 September saw the Valedictory Ceremony. Dr Jayarajan David D, In-charge, Department of Physical Education, University of Kerala, was the Chief Guest. Rev Fr George Mathew Karoor, Principal, Sarvodaya Vidyalaya and Secretary, All Kerala Association of ISC Schools, delivered felicitations. Prizes, Certificates and trophies were distributed to the winning teams. The teams that emerged winners in the two-day long event are as follows; Bethany Academy, Vennikkulam was the winner among Senior Girls Category and Good Shepherd, Pattanamthitta was the winner in the Junior Girls Category.

Star day is the day on which the meritorious students are recognised for their sincere efforts and excellence in academics. The star day for the first term, was conducted on 18 September, 2018. Rev. Fr. Job Kottilangadu OCD was the Chief Guest. Ruby stars were awarded on stage for the LP section. Gold, Silver and Blue stars were distributed by the class teachers in the class. From standard 5 to 12 Ruby and Gold stars were awarded on stage. Silver and Blue stars were distributed in the class.

On the 12 September, 2018 Std. 11 and 12 Class Assembly was conducted. The Theme of the assembly was Heroes are born not made. A group song by Std. 12 was presented which was in Perfect Harmony. A scintillating dance performance was presented by the Std. 11 students.

September 6 witnessed a grand celebration, the birthday of our beloved Principal Rev. Dr. Kurian Chalangady CMI. The celebration started with the flash mob by the senior students. Father with the other birthday children cut the cake. Our manager Rev. Fr. Joseph Vattaparampil CMI, staff and the students wished him many more years of health and happiness and presented flowers.

Christ Nagar proudly celebrated Teachers’ Day when the whole nation paid honour to the ‘great teacher’, Dr S Radhakrishnan on his 130th birthday. Dr Biju Balakrishnan, Research Officer, Kerala State Institute of Language and also a multi faceted personality was the Chief Guest of the day. His motivating words really did magic on both teachers and students. The programme commenced by paying honour to the ‘Guru’ in the form of Guruvandanam by the students. The supporting staff were also acknowledged for their untiring service. Actions spoke louder than words when the students expressed their gratitude by presenting mementos to their mentors. Manager Rev Fr Joseph Vattaparampil CMI, Principal Rev Dr Kurian Chalangady CMI, Vice Principal Rev Fr Tinto Pulinchuvallil CMI also graced the occasion. The different cultural programmes were the highlight of the day.