WATER QUALITY TESTING

NSS PROGRAMME

NSS team with Differentially abled students

N.S.S. celebrated NSS DAY with differentially abled students of MA ADIN Special School

Nirupama Rao donated her award worth Rs.1 lakh to St.Gemmas GHSS

Nirupama Rao, the current Ambassador of India to theU.S., presented her Sree Chithra Thirunal award worth Rs.1 lakh to St.Gemma's GHSS, Malappuram. The amount will be deposited in a bank and its interest will be utilised for higher education of a meritorious student passing out from plus two.

POEM

ENGLISH - WINDOW TO THE WORLD

First prize in School Youth Festival-2011                                           Essay Writing-English

 ENGLISH - WINDOW TO THE WORLD

Language makes man a ’man’, if you are not deaf or dumb. Yes, one of the essential components of humanity is that each and all need communication to express their heart. Culture and civilization owe their progress to this stream of words and voices. No other organism of this blue planet has this ability; or in a single word we can say that language is a milestone in the history of mankind. And in this hectic world of today the most used language is of course, English.         

The history of the global language resemble stream, which gets originated from mountain heights and join the vast ocean. Derived from Latin, it has borrowed words from all global languages to supplement its vast vocabulary. It has reached every nook and corner of the world and has played its role in making earth a ‘global village’. Originated from British Isles, its unique distinction gave dignity to English men. As her people traveled far and wide, English language also accompanied with them. It was the main cause for popularity among all people, class and creed. The most spoken language may be Marmdan, but the most popular language ever spoken is English.

Poets and authors have lauded this language for she expressed their dreams and hopes, melancholy and sorrows,colours and rhythms with greatest feel. Also easily mingled with local dialect, it is easy to follow. Also it is the language for the most vibrant equipment of modern days, the internet. The sail of ancient seamen has made their mother land and mother tongue unforgettable. India has also received the aid of this during the dark years of its history, under the black boots of colonialism. Now this language is the blued eyed boy of all nations and all people. Simple and easily graspable spellings and flexible words enrich this. It has been a main cause for its popularity.

It has definitely played a part in the integration of various cultures and languages, people and art forms across the world. A media-pamperer, it really means to the word ‘global language’. Any where in the world a man who knows to handle English fluently can revive anyhow. It benefits you for all stages of life, from your school to an

interview. Also a man well-versed in English is sure to receive the respect of all fellow beings. It helps to communicate and stand on one’s legs. Also it helps one to express own views and emphasize own ideas.

Many famous authors have taken birth from English. From John Keats, P.B.Shelly, William Wordsworth to Shakespeare and Thomas Hardy, numerous writers have written golden verses getting aid from wonderful meanings and vocabulary of this language. Also the new generation writers like Arundhati Roy, Salman Rushdi, Kiran Desai, J.K. Rowling etc. are hailed from this language. To all of them, English is a window to the vast, wide world of fame and admiration. Being a student, one should get to know Engliah; being a job seeker, one should be well versed in English and being a retired middle aged one, you should adore English, for it helps you to revive the boring boredom.

This global language gives you immeasurable opportunities and uncountable changes and if you really understand the famous words of English poet, Lord Tennyson you may feel that it is true in the case of this rich language too-“ For men may come and men may go, but I go on for ever……..”!

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                                                                                                               Arsha Maria Alex

                                                                                                                XI Science

Untravelled Journey

First prize in School Youth Festival-2011                                           Versification- English

                                                                 Untravelled Journey

Gentle whisper of mountain breeze

hummed in my left ear,

an unsung melody…….!

The unplucked flower, unwashed memories….

Years before, when I stood

Young and curious down this hill

Little child with colours all around

A world of chirping birds and

                               Playful squirrels…..

Yet I feel now, in this age

Facing flight and agony of life

That my journey was incomplete……!

                                                             Virgin forests all around

                                                              Unheard song of cuckoo bird

                                                              And unsmelt flowers up the hill

                                                              This place taught me what heaven is…………..

                                                               It told me that you may slip

                                                               But you should not keep on slipping

                                                               Strengthen your grips and raise your head

                                                               For, you have withstood a hurdle in life.

Those days! I strolled alone, all alone

down this valley, along the trickling stream,

who fed the hares and fawn

as she waded down the rocks…..

                                                            Saga of challenges undertaken

                                                            Ballads on the famous wars

                                                            Tales of triumph and vigour,

                                                             These are all undertaken paths…..

                                                             A road unexplored, a journey untravelled

                                                             A rhyme unplayed, a note unsung

                                                             That makes all the difference!

Remember my friend,

“Heard melodies may be sweet,

But unheard ones are sweeter……”

Beyond an unexplored path stands

Perhaps precious events of life,,,,,,,

The right path worth the hardships suffered

And untravelled jouyney, untasted treats,

May haunt you all through the life………….

Virtue tells you what to do

And overwhelming impulse tracks you down….!

                                                                                            May be the unexplored wilderness

                                                                                            Has perceived unseen miracles……

                                                                                             May be a hot spring to warm your spines……..

                                                                                             A dew drop dripping down the wild fir leaves,

                                                  Will tell you an untold story

                                                                      And an undertaken journey will tell you

                                                                          How precious the opportunities are………

                                                                      Beware my friend, life has double faces,

                                                       And a slimy veil to cover them,

                                                                       The little glads and tiny sorrows……….!

                             Take care…..!

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                                                                                                                       Arsha Maria Alex

                                                                                                                       XI Science