ST. MARY’S HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL

ANNUAL REPORT 2023-2024

• STRENGTH OF THE STUDENTS

     The total strength of the school is: - 1796

    NURSERY        : 54   

    LKG & UKG     : 233 

    I TO XII            :  1509

• STAFF DETAILS:

No. of staff on the roll:

• AFFILIATION DETAILS:

Our school is affiliated to CBSE Board, Affiliation no 1030282

• RESULT :

The School Principal congratulated the toppers and all the students for their excellent performance and wished them good luck for their bright future. She also thanked the dedicated staff members for their hard work

Standard X:

Out of 138 students 08 students scored 90% and above, 108 students got First Division and 29 students got Second Division.

Pratishtha Tripathi topped the school with 95.4%.

Standard XII:

Out of 104 students 07 students scored 90% and above, 90 students got First Division, and 13 got Second Division and made the school proud with their excellent result.

• Khushi Mani of Commerce Stream topped the school with 95%.
• Yashasvi Raikwar got 99 marks out of 100 in Mathematics.
• Ananya Wilson got 99 marks out of 100 in Informatics Practices.

Rupees 1000 cash prize was given to teachers whose students secured 100/100, 100/99, 95/100 and  in all subjects and 95 and above in languages.

1. LITERARY ACHIEVEMENTS:

• Inter-school Story Weaving Competition was organised by the Sahodaya Group at Shri J.G. Higher Secondary School. Yosheen Ambrose, Almas Ahmed Khan and Rashi Sarathe of class V took part in the same. Ma'am Aparna Chourasiya guided the students for the same.
• Jivika Anjana won II prize in Hindi Debate competition at Maheswari School, Mhow. The competition was organized by Adhyatama Mandal , Mhow.
• G-Literate – 2023 a literature Fest organized at Daly College I association with “Shabdavali“valley of words and AFS India. Along with Ma’am Puja Verma students of X, XI attended the Fest.
• Cantonment board competitions held in Mhow.
• Priyani sharda of XI secured III position in gk quiz.
• Anushka Sharma of X secured III position in English essay writing.
• Jivika Anjana and Anushka Shami of class X secured I and III position respectively in Hindi debate competition held under the aegis of Mhow cantonment Board.

1. EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:

• Meetings and greetings among students and teachers after their summer break. Assembly commenced with a short prayer service by the teachers invoking God’s blessing on the school family.
• Environment week was celebrated by all the houses on the theme “Green India”.
• Students from classes 1 to 12 went for excursions and picnics with the teachers to different places.
• Various festivals and national days were celebrated in the school. Students participated in mathematics, biology, commerce, science and GK Olympiad organised by Silver Zone Olympiad foundation and Science Olympiad Foundation and brought laurels to the school by qualifying in the second level.
• Nirvi Narsaria and Jessica John of class V took part in the Inter School Christmas Card making competition held at St. Paul's Higher Secondary School, Indore.
• Army public school organized a drawing competition for the school students of the town to commemorate Vijay Diwas – KARGIL. Our students participated in the same.
• ASSISI Cultural Fiesta 2022 was held at St. Paul’s Hr. Sec. School, Indore.

      School team gave an outstanding performance and bagged the best overall performance. The skit was scripted and prepared by Ms. Maya Dubey and Ms. Deepa Dubey.

      The school dance team guided by Ms. Chanchal Sharma and Ms. Poonam Chauhan also won the first prize.

• Students of classes X, XI participated in students leadership programme and training hosted by ICSA at St. Arnold’s School, Indore. Fr. Salvon was the guest speaker of the day.
• Shivi Chaturvedi of class IX won third prize in world cotton day essay writing competition and Tasheen Khan won second prize for photography competition organized by AFS.
• G -20 State Level Summit 2023 on life skills, mental health safety and well-being ta Dily college, organized by collaborating with Sahodaya indore schools comples and expression India, attended by students of Classes IX and XI along with Ma’am Kauser and MA’am Varsha Rajneesh.
• “Every charitable act is a stepping stone towards heaven.”

        With these noble feelings in their heart the students of class VIII reached out to lend a helping hand to golden ager of living water old age home in Patalpani, Mhow.

• “Helping hands are better than praying lips.”

Students of classes VI and XI paid a visit to the old age home along with Ma’am Pramila Chouhan and Ma’am Nahida Parveen to serve and meet the elderly people.

• Class IX, XI students participated in Exhibition at RRCAT, under the guidance of Ma’am Shaily Sapre. They won the prize for their excellent answers and overall participation throughout the exhibition.
• Picnic – Staff picnic at Simcha & Co-workers picnic at Mahakal lok, Ujjain was organised by the school management.

1. SPORTS:

• The tide of victory once again favoured the school shore as the school earned the best contingent award and overall championship shield for outstanding performance at Garrison ground Mhow.
• On the occasion of 74^th Republic Day held by Mhow Cantonment school athlete team won 21 medals in the various competitions.

• “Your dreams are what define your individuality”

Sports day for Primary section was held in the school. Mr. Bhaskar Rao Bhagwat , President Drop Ball Association was the chief guest of the day.

1. INVESTITURE CEREMONY:

• “Leadership is not about titles, it’s about taking responsibility.”

The newly elected student council was sworn by the Principal Sr. Prerna. The chief guest Dr. --- invested them with their official symbols and administered their oath.

1. FAREWELL:

• A heartfelt farewell given to Ms. Jyoti Chauhan for her dedicated services rendered to SMA family.

1. TRIBUTE:

• As a tribute to Ma'am Pramila Chauhan whom we lost on 28th December 2023, Shradhanjali Ceremony was held in the school.

1. SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS:

• Webinar for CBSE teachers and Principals on National Curriculum Framework Foundation Stage was organised. Prof. Ranjana Arora,Department of curriculum studies and development was the speaker.
• In collaboration with Bansal Group, Sir Rahul from Brainwave delivered a talk on Artificial Intelligence for the students of classes IX, X and XI.
• Teachers attended a workshop organised by the Friends Publication. Resource person, Sir Gaurav Singh Solanki enlightened the teachers on the topics: 'School Health and Wellness Program' and 'Experiential Learning Practices'.
• A workshop was organised for the teachers by Orient Black Swarm Publication on the topic: 'Learning Outcomes and Pedagogy Teaching'. Resource person: Sir John Naugera helped teachers in improving their teaching pedagogy and lesson plans to achieve learning outcomes.
• An orientation session on the topic: 'Personality Development and Soft Skills for Teachers' was conducted by Dr. Ranubala Marothiya.
• Pooja Verma and Mrs. Ayesha Khan attended a Capacity Building Program held at Colonel's Academy, Mhow organised by CBSE on the Topic: 'Happy Classroom'. Smt. Sampa Das, Vice Principal of Ekayanaa School, Indore was the resource person the workshop.
• Ma’am Neha Simon and Ma’am Varsha Rajneesh attended English teachers training to employ 21st century curriculum, pedagogy and language models for facilitating global teaching and learning in classrooms.
• Ma’am Anitha Varghese and Ma’am Mitali Pathak attended national seminar on Intellectual property rights at Medicaps University, Indore.

1. EDUCATIONAL HELP:

• Considerable amount of concessions were given to the poor for the academic year 2023-24.
• The SMA family burst in for a day filled with fun and frolic in the shady armor of the school. With the unite efforts of the staff, co-workers and students and management various stalls, games, DJ and adventurous rides were organized for the children.

1. FACILITIES FOR THE STUDENTS:

• Vigilance with CCTV cameras available for student security.
• Well-equipped computer labs with latest configuration computers is available in all sections
• Overhead projector available in the higher secondary computer lab.
• Neat and clean toilet facilities available.
• Clean drinking water and water cooler available.
• Well levelled playgrounds in all the sections.
• Skating ground available.
• Well maintained Basketball court.
• Well-equipped library with books of all subjects.
• Well-furnished audio visual room available in all the sections.

Home theatres provided in primary and upper primary sections.