Annual Report 2008-2009

By Mrs. Anubha Nijhwan, Principal                                                                  Thursday 12/02/2009

As the year ends, the person who is missed the most is our beloved John Sir, the founder Chairman of IPHS Who left us for his heavenly abode on 6th July 2008, causing the IPHS  community an irreparable loss.

John Sir was a man with a vision and lots of courage. He had the courage to dream big and a vision to make these dreams come true. Courage to fight all odds and come out victorious. Courage to set standards and to achieve them. Courage to measure up to the needs of his staff and students and set up a community like his own family. The community which you know today as the IPHS community. The community which John Sir was proud of and the community which all of us are proud of. How dearly he loved this institution and its members, parents and teachers whose  co-operation he valued so much. He had dreamt of such a school years ago. He left us to live with that dream of his, having been achieved so well.

His spirit in heaven is showering us with all his blessings.

IPHS in its 23rd year had the following special features:

1.    The school has 1360 students and 101 staff members both teaching as well as non teaching staff on its roll.

2.    Two new buses were added to its existing fleet of 7 buses.

3.    Two new class rooms, one new book store and four staff quarters were added to the school building.

4.    Flute and Tabla classes were introduced in the school from June 2008.

5.    Academically too, our students performed very well.

Results

At the All India Secondary School Exams 57 students appeared in March 2008. 22 scored distinction and 20 students received first class. Rupakula Bhaskara Rao topped the school with an aggregate of 91.6% and scored A1 grade in all the five subjects. He also scored the highest marks in English in the school. Aswathy Sugathan stood second with 91.2% and Shradha Suvarna got the third position in school with 91%. Shradha Suvarna scored A1 grade in four subjects and got the highest marks in Social Science in the school. She also scored 98 marks in Hindi Language, an achievement in the Gulf Region. CBSE- Delhi awarded her a merit certificate for her achievement.

Rupakula Bhaskara Rao, topper of the school was awarded a gold medal by Modern Book Shop, RAK in the prize distribution ceremony, by Mr. Saju Kuriakose. We are indeed grateful to him.

Keeping up its tradition of encouraging the outstanding students, the school management facilitated all the 22 distinction holders with gold medals. Top scorers in different subjects were also awarded certificates. 

·       At the All India Senior Secondary Certificate Examination 30 students from Science sat for the exams. 15 bagged distinction and 13 students scored first class.

Ms. Shabana Mohammed stood first in school with 84.6%, Ayesha Abdulla  secured the second place with 83.2% and Mitty Rathnakumar secured the third place with 82.2%. Shabana Mohammed was awarded gold medal in the prize distribution ceremony instituted by BIT Ranchi; RAK campus. We are thankful to Mr. Ramesh K. Pisharaday, Chief Manager – Royal College of Applied Science & Technology – RAK for his co-operation. IPHS is grateful to this institution for its generosity.

19 students of Commerce stream appeared for the All India Senior Secondary Certificate Examination in March 2008. Seven students scored distinction and nine got first class.

Master Musab Mohd. Swaleh came first in the school with 84%, Master Kuljit Singh secured the second position with 81.8% and Ms. Keerthi Vasu got the third place with 79.2%.  Musab Mohd. Swaleh scored 96 marks in Accountancy. Topper of the Commerce stream, Musab Mohd. Swaleh received a gold medal award instituted by  Skyline University College in Sharjah. We thank the institution for motivating our students.

School activities

The year 2008 witnessed the continuation of the following activities in the school:

1.    Campus Page – a news letter highlighting the various events of the school.

2.    Visits to various malls and city tour for K.G. section.

3.    Green Day, Fruits Day, Healthy Food Day and a Weather Observation week for L.KG and U.K.G students. 

4.    Apart from the above activities, L.K.G and U.K.G students had Hand writing, colouring and Action Song competitions.

On 9th February 2009, the ‘K.G. Day’ was celebrated in school. The young ones entertained the audience with  their innocence. 

5.    Talents Day for Primary section. Activities like Fun with words, Fun with numbers, movie time, spelling contest and general knowledge contest etc. for primary classes. 

6.    Competitions like Handwriting, Essay Writing, Drawing and colouring, Elocution contest, Light music, Action song, Mono act, Poem Recitation, Fancy Dress, Folk Dance and classical dance were also conducted for the students of various classes. 

7.    Our students also took part in Green Day. Environment Day, Can Collection Campaign and “Stand up Take Action Mission Green Earth Event” organized by RAK Government.

8.    IPHS students participated in MaRRS International Spell Bee contest and appeared for ASSET exams in English, Mathematics and Science. 

9.    Our students took initiative to celebrate school day on 6th May, Teachers day on 5th September, Gandhi Jayanti on 2nd October, Kerala Day on 1st November and Republic Day on 26th January.      

10.    Annual School Sports: 22nd Annual Sports meet was conducted in December 2008. Majority of the school students participated in various events. Red House walked away with the overall Championship trophy. The winners were awarded medals and merit certificates.

11.   As part of the curriculum, the students of middle/ secondary / Senior Secondary sections were taken for various educational visits to Digdaga Dairy farm, Agricultural Farm, Saqr Port, Al Jazeera Aviation Club, ARC Int’l, RAK Ceramics and a medical exhibition held in Gulf Medical College, Ajman .

12.    The Alumni of IPHS formed an association to make its beginning in the campus. The Alumni meet was initiated and organized by some dedicated students in May 2008 who had passed out from IPHS. The Alumni has instituted an ‘Everolling Trophy’ to be awarded to the best house for academic excellence. We thank them for being so thoughtful. For the first time, this trophy was awarded by Mr. Masood Swaleh, the treasurer of the Alumni Association, to the Red House in  the Prize distribution ceremony.

13.    Magic Show in school: Prof. Chandra Dev and Lady magician Princess Aliza mesmerized our students with some magic moments on Sunday 8th February, 2009.

Our students participated in the following events and won prizes:   

       Chethana – A social group in RAK conducted versification and short story writing competition in Malayalam for the students from the schools in RAK. Our students outscored other participants and came out as winners. 

       Dubai Art Lovers Association (DALA) organized literary competitions in January 2008 for the students in schools all over UAE. The competitions were held in Short Story, Poetry and Essay writing in English, Hindi and Malayalam. Our winners received prizes from the renowned Malayalam poet and Literary Critic Mr. A. Leela Krishnan. 

       In January 2008, over 200 students took part in National Mathematics Olympiad. 21 students scored 90% and above marks in the contest. For their outstanding performance they received medals and certificates. 

       We have also given our students a learning edge through Gulf Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics Olympiad conducted under the aegis of Gulf Council. In the Gulf Chemistry Olympiad Master Joel James and Master Syed Ahmed scored A+ grade. They were awarded merit certificates by the council. 

       Indian Association, RAK had organized Inter school Youth Festival in April 2008. Our school got the highest score of 230 points and brought home the championship trophy. All the winners were awarded trophies and certificates.

         In the Junior category Kasthoori Mohan was awarded ‘Kalathilakam’ and Adarsh Pradeep ‘Kalaprathibha’.  Harishankar was the highest point scorer in the senior category. All three were awarded gold medals. 

       Interschool Qira’at competition was organized by Scholars Indian School RAK in co-ordination with the Quran Society of RAK ON 22nd May 2008. Six students of our school participated in the contest and emerged as winners. They were felicitated with certificates, trophies cash prizes and books etc. 

       On 15th September, 2008 –Science India Forum, UAE had organized ‘Sastra Pratibha Contest’ for the Indian students. 43 schools from UAE took part in the contest. The aim was to promote science consciousness among our youth.

         Sarang V. Sankar, student of class VI of our school was among the 17 students who excelled in the contest. The award function was arranged in January 2009. Sarang was awarded a merit certificate, a medal and a trophy for securing the highest position in the contest. Mohd. Rezaur Rahman of Class XII got A1 grade and was awarded a certificate on his achievement.

       In connection with the Kerala Day on 1st November, 2008; Kerala Samajam RAK had organized Quiz Contest in Malayalam. IPHS team won the first prize.  

       Dubai Art Lovers Association (DALA) organized 18th Youth Festival in December 2008. 59 schools from all over the UAE and some 3000 students participated in the Youth Festival. I feel happy and proud to announce that we won the overall championship for the fourth consecutive year with 142 points. I congratulate all the achievers who made us proud with their outstanding performance.

        Kerala Samajam RAK conducted Literary competitions in January 2009. IPHS bagged the highest points in various events.

       Chethana – A social group in RAK had organized Drawing and Colouring competition for school students. Nikita Sharma, Student of Class VIII and Abdul Rahim student of Class II won gold medals for their outstanding performance.

Thanks & Gratitude

A school like ours needs tremendous support from all those who are associated with the school. Their selfless contribution and close association means a lot to us. 

1.    First of all, I express heartfelt gratitude to H.H.Sh. Saqr Bin Mohd. Al Qassimi, the ruler of RAK and the member of the Supreme Council for his benevolence and generosity. IPHS community extends its best greetings to H.H.Sh. Saqr Bin Mohd. Al Qassimi on completion of 60th Anniversary as the beloved ruler of RAK Emirate.

2.    I would like to convey my thanks to all officials of the Ministry of Education, RAK who are ever ready to solve our day to day problems.

3.    I am also indebted to the officials of Indian Consulate in Dubai for their continuous support and guidance.

4.    Our Chief Guest, Dr. Vijaya Kumaradhas. Thank you Madam, for being such a support and for gracing this occasion today

5.    Our revered Patron Sh. Saud Bin Khalid Bin Humaid Al Qassimi has always been an unfailing support to school.  We are thankful to him for his continuous guidance.

6.    Our School Chairman Mr. Reji Skariah, has always been a great source of inspiration and strength. His vision reflects in our mission. I take this opportunity to place on record my gratitude for his guidance and support.

7.    Dear parents, without your support we would never have achieved so much in terms of excellence in all our endeavours academic or otherwise during the year. I owe each one of you my special thanks for helping us to bring glory and laurels to the school.

8.    My sincere thanks go out to my teachers and other staff members who render their dedicated service and are committed to maintain high standards of education all the time.

What the institution has achieved in a span of 22 years is certainly commendable and enviable but it is not yet time for us to rest on our oars, “We have miles to go before we sleep”.