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the reins of SKPS in the capacity of the manager. for children of either gender, canteen and coaching
Since then Father Tomy has put in tireless services for sports and games have all been added to the
for the growth of the school. The idea of a “School facilities of the school Civil service coaching classes,
magazine” as a forum to unfold the latent and Tally, foundation and advance entrance coaching
creative talents of the students was implemented have also been incorporated of late. In the Jubilee
by him. Separate and exclusive classes for school year besides 29 students securing A+ in all subjects
band, dance, yoga, karate and painting were made a in 10 standard, 4 students from +2 scored emulated
reality. Another turning point of the school was the them. The school magazine won first at state level
taking over of Principal's chair by Shri. K A. Francis, is a matter of great pride. School did extremely well
who was a popular office bearer of Sahodaya, in different dimensions like sports, arts and physical
an association for CBSE Schools. He saw to that education as well. The alumni of the school have
coaching and competitions have been held in risen to sky high levels and are occupants of enviable
Table Tennis, Badminton, Skating, Karate etc. at inter positions, yet finding pleasure beyond words to stay
school level. The regional youth festival conducted in contact perennially with their alma mater.
by school stood a proof to the organizational Valediction – Silver Jubilee
capability and spirit of competition. The teams of The school in its illustrious journey has reached
SKPS easily established supremacy over rivals in the Silver Jubilee year It has set a benchmark
Margam kali, one act play dance etc. at state level for academic and co-curricular activities, for
too. The years that followed have been known for other frontline schools of the state. The number
academic excellence too. of students who seek admissions from distant
In 2013, when Fr. Tomy Thervalakattayil vacated the locations and abroad is on the rise. The school now
chair, Fr. Shaji Padinjarekunnel and subsequently Fr. has 2000 students, 90 teachers and 55 auxiliary 25
Sinto Njarolickal shouldered the responsibilities of the staff in its human resources; which takes the school
manager. In the meanwhile Fr. Joby Pannoorayil took ahead without any discrimination based on colour,
over as assistant manager. SKPS witnessed formation creed or caste or religion. No description of school
of Badminton, Volleyball, Football and Basketball is complete without reference to its vibrant PTA
teams and their triumphant run. In 2016, Father Ajeesh providing scaffolding of all sorts. The school fondly
Kunjarakattu assumed the chair of Sixth principal of and gratefully reminisces all those who contributed
the school. A host of charity activities were launched their mite towards its prosperity.
under his initiative. Nallapadam, a charity mission The school’s gratitude is beyond expression to Fr.
hand in hand with Malayala Manorama stands a Jacob Valliyan Abbot Lorenzo Russo and monastery
tall example. In this aspect, Fr. Ajeesh focuses on of Montenero. We also gratefully remember
moulding a society of children with a sense of social PTA, Assistant Managers, Boarding Rectors and
commitment. Construction of toilets and houses Vallombrosan Congregation and (Late) Mar Kuriakose
did to orphanages aids to ailing people, financial Kunnassery. Also we pay floral tributes our nearest
assistance to hospitalized poor and awareness and dearest teachers and students who departed us
classes are a few sparkling examples SKPS cities to for the abode of Almighty. We seek blessings of God
the public. To add spiritual ambience, the school for providing Strength to SKPS to continue to support
conducts daily Japamala (rosary), monthly masses the youth in the years of challenge with value based
on first Fridays and a number of similar activities. education.
Science and computer labs with state-of-art facilities,
language labs par excellence, chapel, hostel facilities

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