31.03.'11 Academic year end...

Kochuveli St. Joseph's LPS was rebuilt by the parish after its partial collapse on the previous week of school re-opening with assistance from the MLA fund, the archdiocese etc. Compound wall problem at St. Vincent's High School, Kaniyapuram. The Panchayat is involved... met the president... briefed Linto... Went personally to bid farewell to all the three heads of schools in the management: Mudiacode UPS HM, Kaniyapuram HS HM and Vizhinjam HSS Principal. Product selling at a Higher Education Exhibition at Kanjiramkulam college for our B. Ed and TTI. Visited Ms. Omana & family as they are getting ready with a new house and Ms. Celine who has undergone a surgery, and Mr. Varghese who retired today, at all the three's houses.

Dear Teacher Shantha,

Your name signifies The serenity in you! That was your strength indeed, Though others might have Felt otherwise! You did sail smooth And safe through the Troubled waters of Non-co-operation From many quarters… Now, you have reached The safe shore of retirement! It is only a change of stage, As you remain always a teacher! You need rest and relaxation After so many years of service Enjoy your days ahead From 31st March 2011. Being a neighbor, You are always welcome As a concerned teacher And headmistress To guide us, correct us And contribute in the Growth of our beloved St. Sebastian’s UPS, Mudiacode Corporate Manager, R. C. Schools, Archdiocese of Trivandrum, Vellayambalam - 695 003

A Tribute to Varghese Sir… 31.03.2011

A Tribute to Varghese Sir… 31.03.2011 A teacher is always a teacher! And no teacher retires in fact! Retirement, however, is only To facilitate justice to all In the highly competitive Employment market! One can teach not only Within the confines of the Four walls of a class room! Anyone can teach Anyone else, All the more so A teacher can. You climbed almost All the ladders of teaching Possible in a school situation! From an ordinary master To an extraordinary Headmaster and to a worthy Principal, you adorned All the posts in a school! You had the rare privilege Of working with your students As teachers in the same school! The R. C. Schools management Along with all your students And colleagues of the past So many years pay homage Of respect and appreciation For your commitment and Uncompromising resolve To get things done Whatever be its Consequences! That made you different! Remain different ever, Remain loved ever more!

കടലമ്മ

കേട്ടാല്‍ കാണാനോടി വരും
കണ്ടാലാദൃയം പേടി വരും
ജ്നാനുമൊരമ്മ കടലമ്മ
കനിവുളളമ്മ കനകമ്മ
വിരിച്ചിതാ വെണ്മണല് മെത്ത
ഇരിക്കിരിക്കുവിനുണണികളെ!
ചിരി വരുമല്ലോ നിങ്ങള്‍ക്കെന്‍
ശരിയറിയുമ്പോള് പറയുമ്പോള്‍.
എനിക്ക് പ്രായം കുറവല്ല
എനിക്ക് ജോലിക്കുറവില്ല
അലറിത്തുള്ളി മറിഞ്ഞാലും
അകത്തു ശാന്തത അതുമാത്രം.
എന്നാത്മാവില്‍ നിന്നല്ലോ
എന്നും സൂര്യനുദിക്കുന്നു
എന്‍ മണിയറയില്‍ വന്നല്ലോ
എന്നും സൂര്യനുറങ്ങുന്നു.
എന്റ്റെ കിനാവില്‍ നിന്നല്ലോ
എന്നും താരകള്‍ വിരിയുന്നു.
എന്‍ നെടുവീര്‍പ്പില്‍ നിന്നല്ലോ
ഏഴുനിറക്കൊടിയുയരുന്നു
പെരുകിവരും തിരയോരോന്നായ്
മുറിച്ചു തുഴയാന്‍ കഴിവായാല്
തോണി നിറച്ചു തരാമല്ലോ
മുത്തുകള്‍ നിങ്ങള്‍ക്കെന്നെന്നും.
പേടിക്കരുതെ ഉണ്ണികളേ
പ്രേമത്തിന്‍ പെന്‍ കണ്ണികളെ!
ജ്നാനുമൊരമമ കടലമ്മ
കനിവുള്ളമ്മ കനകമ്മ
- പുലിയൂര്‍ രവീന്ദ്രന്‍ (വിദൃരരംഗം, മാര്ച് ൨൦൧൧)

Desire what you deserve...

'Desire what you deserve' is a saying not applicable to many! It was especially so for the neighbours of our St. Vincent's High School, Kaniyapuram. The school had 5 acres of land, out of which nearly 30 cents were given for a road in view of the development of the area.

Now, when we wanted to put up a compound wall in the rest of the area, the neighbours came asking for a way and that too a way for a autorikshaw, say some 5 feet. This was agreed upon in a meeting of almost all the neighbours in the presence of the panchayat ward member and other respected people of the area.

And when we went to build the compound wall yesterday, the neighbours came asking for more space and we came down for 6 feet. Then one of the party, namely, Mr. Xavier, son-in-law of Mr. Leon and a temporary worker in our school, asking us to limit in their side for 4 feet and then giving the 2 feet to the other side, thereby making that to 8 feet. This was agreed and we dig for foundation.

In the mean time, Mrs. Leon was impatient and she went to call the Puthenthope parish priest or council. Before that Mr. Tennison, the former Panchayat president came and was insisting for more land. This was followed by the Parish Council secretary, vice-president and another member's arrival. The parish council team wanted us to give a way for an autorikshaw and we said that it is OK. But Tennison was not ready!

Now, what they owe is nothing as they all have their land out of which they could take enough land for any way of any width. If it is for people without land, we are supposed to give only 3 links or feet. If we also need the way, both the parties could share the 3 feet by 1.5 and 1.5 respectively. In that case what at the most we are supposed to give is only 1.5 feet of land for a way.

Now, this 1.5 feet alone will be their due, if at all it is taken to any reconciliation forum! And they

stand to loose. People play games to exploit others and for this end they are ready to use any sentiments, even that of the religious sentiment! Let us wait and see.

Farewell to colleagues in a different situation...

The heads of the schools of our management arranged an outing for all of them on Saturday, 5th March 2011 to Ponmudi. Though people started coming well in advance, we could start at about 9.30 a.m only.

The following heads of the schools participated:
I. St. Joseph's HSS, Anchuthengu 1. Mr. Sylvester - Principal
2. Ms. Mary Freeda - HM
II. Pallithura HSS 3. Mr. Stephen Pereira - Principal
4. Ms. Mary Pushpom - HM
III. St. Mary's HSS, Vettucaud 5. Ms. Roselin - Principal
IV. St. Mary's HSS, Vizhinjam 6. Mr. Varghese - Principal
7. Ms. Florence Fernandez - HM
V. St. Michael's HS, Kadinamkulam 8. Mr. Dominic - HM
VI. St. Vincent's HS, Kaniyapuram 9. Mr. Vijayakumar - HM
VII. St. Ignatius UPS, Puthenthope 10. Ms. Sushamma - HM
VIII. St. Andrews UPS, Chittattumukku 11. Ms. Iona Grace Paris - HM
IX. St. Veronicas LPS, Thazhampally 12. Ms. Mary Assumpta - HM
X. St. Sebastian's LPS, Moongode 13. Ms. Sharlet Almeda - HM
XI. Holy Cross LPS, Paruthippara 14. Ms. Devika Rani - HM
XII. Holy Cross LPS, Palappoor 15. Ms. Alphonsa - HM
XIII. St. Joseph's LPS, Kochuveli 16. Ms. Saramma - HM
XIV. St. Aloysious' LPS, Mampally 17. Ms. Jessy Pereira - HM

Besides this Mr. Nelson of the Office of the Corporate Manager also joined.

On the way had tea and little snacks at Neumangad. The journey continued straight to the top of the Hill, Ponumdi where we spent good time climbing the peak of a nearby hill while others who could not make it enjoyed their mutual presence in the shades of the trees with sweet and soft breeze even at noon. This was followed by lunch we brought at a children's park nearby. Teachers became children once again when they saw the swings and other play things. As we were all sufficiently hungry we relished the lunch and shared the rest with the Vana Samrakshana Smithi guards there.

Then we came to the KTDC centre and relaxed there with some fun games with our own Tintmons and Tintumols! It was followed by an unusual farewell programme to Messers. Varghese and Vijayakumar so naturally organized. Almost all spoke so beautifully of the two great men of our management and wished them everything best in their 'retired' life. Varghese sir said that he does have enough strength to go on teaching for decades if needed! Vijayakumar sir said that he is only happy to be of help to the only schools worked and retired, that is St. Vincent's.

For want of time we left to reach Kallar for another cup of tea from a village hotel on the road side and reached home safely and relaxingly by 5.40 p.m. All of us enjoyed every bit of it. Congratulations and thanks to the orgnizers.

You the 16 of us really missed it! [1. Poonthura HSS; 2. Vettucaud HS and LPS HMs; 3. Ayroor UPS; 4. Mudiacode UPS (to retire this year!); 5. Arayathuruthy; 6. Kalliyil LPS; 7. Palayam LPS; 8. Paruthiyoor LPS; 9. Pettah LPS; 10. Poozhikkunnu LPS; 11. Vennicode LPS