Value Education
Value Education classes are conducted once a week. Enrichment courses and training cum workshops are also held to aid students. Teenage care programs are also organized frequently.
School Magazine
The School Magazine, “The Pinnacle -2024-25” is the outward expression of the student’s creativity and originality. It is a reflection of their thoughts and an outlet for their feelings. English, Hindi and Malayalam are given equal importance. Apart from “The Pinnacle”, there is also the individual class magazine for Std. I to XII . These magazines are edited, printed and published by the students. Four Awards are given at the Annual Day Celebrations for the Best Class Magazines – for the Primary, Upper Primary, High School and the Higher Secondary Sections.
Various Clubs and Houses (Blue, Green, Violet and Yellow)
Various co-curricular activities are organized in the school with the objective of the all- round development of the pupils. The students are provided ample opportunities for exhibiting skill in sports, arts, games and other activities. To promote a healthy competition, the entire school population has been divided into four houses: – Blue, Green, Violet and Yellow – each led by a teacher and a set of selected students. Eighteen Clubs, catering to the aptitude of the students function in the school. The clubs are very active and the children are taught the basic skills by the concerned clubs. The activities incorporated in the Academic Calendar on behalf of the Maths, Painting, Work Experience, Home Science and Eco clubs, did boost the morale of our students.
Social Service League
Members visit orphanages and homes and distribute clothes and study materials to the poor.
N.C.C.
The National Cadet Corps Unit, which functions in the school, gives emphasis to general service knowledge and aero modeling. Cadets are being prepared to appear for the A- Certificate Examination.
Summer Courses
Come summer and St. Thomas gears up to welcome the students who choose to spend the vacation in pursuit of adventure, hobbies and exploits in new fields. The summer courses organized by the St. Thomas Schools cover areas like Personality Development, Spoken English, Sports and Games, Music, Art and Craft, Animation and even special coaching for Science Talent Search Examinations. The fun-filled days packed with exciting activities are a welcome change from the tension-filled exam days of the third term.
School Re-opening 2025 -2026
The Academic Year commenced on June 2nd 2025 with a very optimistic note in the Morning Assembly by our Chief Guest, Rev. Prasad Ponnachen, Vicar, Ebenezer Marthoma Church , Peroorkada.
Environmental Day 2025 -2026
Environmental protection, the need of the hour was seen reflected in our campus as well on the 5th of June 2025. Our chief Guest, Dr. Vasuki IAS, delivered message to the students on this day. The subject of the day was “Bye- Bye Plastic–Pollution“.
Reading Day and Reading Week –2025 -2026
Reading day celebrations was observed in St. Thomas Higher Secondary School in honour of Shri. P.N. Panicker on June 19th. The day witnessed an array of Book review presentation by the students during the School Assembly. The Chief Guests of the day Sri. S K Suresh, Retd Agriculture Joint Director and Sri. D R Jose, Vice Chairman, Karshaaka Kootukkar Koottayma delivered a very delightful and meaningful message to the students. Students were motivated to read a certain number of books within a specified time frame. To promote class libraries, students were encouraged to contribute books and magazines during the month.
International Yoga Day-2025 -2026
To mark the International Day of Yoga, there was a display of Yoga by the students on 21st June 2025.
International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit trafficking – 2025-2026
An awareness programme was convened by the Narcotics Club on 26th June, 2025 in connection with the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit trafficking.
The session was led by Mr. John Mathai, IAS Former Chief Secretary to Govt of Kerala.
Mr. Gopi, Circle Inspector of Police , Mannanthala Station shared his views.
Students took oath on this day against the use of drugs and anti-narcotic substance.
Investiture Ceremony 2025 -2026
Investiture Ceremony conducted on 27th June 2025, witnessed the swearing in of the School leaders, pledging their readiness to discharge their duties with sincerity and dedication. Rev. Mathew John, School Chaplain was the Chief Guest of the ceremony. Selected representatives were presented with badge and epaualette by the Chief Guest, Principal and teachers.
Parent Teacher Association and Parenting Sessions -2025-2026
Dr. V Sunilraj, leading Educational trainer, Behavioural therapist, life coach conducted a parenting session on 28 th June, 2025.
Exclusive sessions were held for parents of classes 1 to 12 and the Executive Committee formed thereafter. The office bearers for the academic year assumed charge electing Mr. Joy T as the President, Mr. Ali Afsal as the Vice President, Mrs Sonia Harrison as Mother PTA, Mrs. Chitra Gopan as Mother PTA Vice President, Mr. Shiji Das as Secretary and Mrs. Latha Rajeev as Treasurer.
Club Inauguration, Tours and Visits –2025 -2026
To unlock the hidden talents, passions and potentials within each student, STHSS witnessed a significant milestone as it inaugurated a host of vibrant and engaging clubs for the academic year 2025-26, like Social Science Club, Work Experience Club, Quiz Club, Literary and Dramatics, Information Technology, Economics and Anti Narcotics Club. The inauguration of these clubs were done by Sri. Sivamurali, Asianet Comedy Star/Actor on July 2nd,2025. Work experience club members of Class 6-9 visited College of Fine Arts, Trivandrum on 28-06-2025.
The Scripture Union & Children’s Special Service Mission (CSSM) -2025-2026
The Scripture Union & Children’s Special Service Mission (CSSM) team held their interactive sessions in our campus from July 7th, 2025 to July 9th, 2025.
NSS Activities and Orientation cum Awareness Programmes -2025-2026
- Rev. Dr. T. B. Premjith , took the Orientation class for Class 11 students and parents on 11th of June 2025.
- The NSS team held their activities for
മാലിന്യമുക്തമഴക്കാലം- ക്യാമ്പസ് പ്രവർത്തനം. Sri. Shijidas, conducted an awareness class for'കൂടെയുണ്ട് കരുത്തേകാൻ ' -Session :'ജീവിതമാണ് ലഹരി‘ .- Smt. Hannah Ranjan, Smt. Sindhu. S, conducted an awareness
class for“കൗമാരപെരുമാറ്റങ്ങളിലെ അപകടസാധ്യതകളും സംരക്ഷണഘടകങ്ങളും”.'കൂടെയുണ്ട് കരുത്തേകാൻ ' -Session : Sri. K Murali, conducted an awarenessawareness“class for'കൂടെയുണ്ട് കരുത്തേകാൻ ' -Sessionറോഡ് സുരക്ഷ വാഹന സുരക്ഷ“.- Sri. Jayaraj.R, (ശുചിത്വമിഷൻ ), conducted കൂടെയുണ്ട് കരുത്തേകാൻ ‘ – ശുചിത്വ ബോധവൽക്കരണസെമിനാർ.
Smt. Dr. Lizu Verghesawarenessclass for'കൂടെയുണ്ട് കരുത്തേകാൻ 'Session : വിദ്യാർത്ഥികളുടെ മാനസികസുസ്ഥിതി".- Smt. Hannah Ranjan conducted an awareness
awarenessകൂടെയുണ്ട് കരുത്തേകാൻ phase II “കൗമാരക്കാരുടെ പ്രശ്നങ്ങൾ “.class for Sri. K Murali, conducted an awarenessawarenessകൂടെയുണ്ട് കരുത്തേകാൻ – phase II “ട്രാഫിക് സുരക്ഷ”.class for
Smt. Dr. Lizu Verghesawarenessclass forകൂടെയുണ്ട് കരുത്തേകാൻ -Phase IIവിദ്യാർത്ഥികളുടെ മാനസികസുസ്ഥിതി.ശ്രീ. ഹരികുമാർ. സിawarenessclass forകൂടെയുണ്ട് കരുത്തേകാൻ - phase -IIശുചിത്വബോധവൽക്കരണം.- The Children’s Special Service Mission (CSSM) team held their interactive sessions in our campus from July 7th, 2025 to July 9th, 2025.
ശ്രീ. ഹരികുമാർ. സിconducted anawareness class on "മനസ്സ് നന്നാവട്ടെ” for Plus One Volunteers
Sri. K Murali, conducted an awarenessawarenessഡിജിറ്റൽ ഹൈജീൻ – ഓറിയന്റേഷൻ പ്രവർത്തനം.class forSri. Thachencode Manoharan Nair(കുറിയ തെങ്ങുകളുടെ വലിയ പ്രചാരകൻകല്പകം)കമ്മ്യൂണിറ്റി പ്രവർത്തനങ്ങളുടെ ഭാഗമായി, തെങ്ങിൻ തൈകൾ നടീൽ, കേരകർഷകനെ ആദരിക്കൽ എന്നിവ നടന്നു.ഉപജീവനം - St. Thomas HSS Mukkolakkal NSS Unit ( No: NSS /SFU /HSE/TVM /90) volunteers collected new clothes from various classes in the school for activities in Manasagramam.- Sri. Riju H V (Cluster Convenor, Nalanchira) conducted a Specific Orientation on “Not Me, But You” .
- St. Thomas HSS Mukkolakkal NSS unit (No. NSS /SFU /HSE/ TVM /90) conducted an awareness class for “ജീവിതോത്സവത്തിനായി കാഹളം മുഴങ്ങട്ടെ”.
- St. Thomas HSS Mukkolakkal NSS unit (No. NSS /SFU /HSE/ TVM /90) conducted an awareness class for “ജീവിതോത്സവത്തിനായി കാഹളം മുഴങ്ങട്ടെ”.
- Adv. Shajahan conducted an awareness class for “സമ്മതിദാനാവകാശ ബോധവൽക്കരണം”.
All Kerala Quiz for the Secretary’s Trophy – 2025
The All Kerala Quiz Competition for the Secretary’s Trophy proved an engaging, interactive and intellectual forum for twenty five city schools with the quiz master Mr. Jobin David quizzing the target audience in his self composed, fine tuned manner on 28-July-2025. First position bagged by Carmel Girls HSS, Trivandrum, Second position bagged by Sarvodaya Vidyalaya, Trivandrum and Third position by LVHSS, Pothencode. The winners were awarded with the cash prize and trophy by our Secretary Sri. Rajan Varghese
Exploring the Future with Robotics and Artificial Intelligence
An inspiring session on Robotics and Artificial Intelligence was conducted by Mr. Rajashekharan, Founder & CEO of STEM Robotics International at our school. Students of Classes 8 to 12 got a chance to dive into the fascinating world of technology, innovation, and futuristic thinking. It was truly an informative and eye-opening experience that sparked curiosity and creativity in every young mind.
Personality Development Session-Thrive Team
A personality development session was conducted by Thrive Team for our classes 8,9 boys & girls separately.
Independence Day -2025
The 79th Independence Day Celebrations was held on 15th August 2025. All the three schools participated in the March past. Variety Entertainment programs like Speech competition, band performance, display, Group song and patriotic dance were held. Our School secured first prize in Patriotic Group song Competition. Our School secured first prize in Patriotic Group song Competition. Our student, Niranjanesh of Class12 bagged third prize in Extempore.
Onam Celebrations – 2025
Onam, the Harvest festival of Kerala was celebrated on 16-Aug-2025. Sri. Vibhu, Pirappancode rendered a heartwarming message. Our Treasurer Sri. George Joseph Sir shared his impressions on the need to practice values in relationships amongst the student community.
Annual School Exhibition -2025-26
Beyond the classroom walls, creativity shone bright at our Annual School Science Exhibition on September 12, 2025. Students dazzled visitors with their innovative Science projects, showcasing exceptional talent. Esteemed guest Smt. Anila Chacko, Principal of St. Thomas Training College, Trivandrum, graced the event with her presence and inaugurated it.
STHSS Youth Festival – 2025-26
The Annual Youth Festival 2025-2026 brought our school together in the Dr. Joseph Marthoma Auditorium on September 15th, filling the campus with joy and excitement. The event was inaugurated by Sri. Rajan Varghese, Secretary MTCES, as the chief guest, through the traditional lamp-lighting ceremony, in the presence of the Principal, Headmistress, School Chaplain, PTA Executive members, Convenor of the event, and student representatives. The festival featured a range of competitions, including Bharatanatyam, Fancy dress, Kuchipudi, Folk dance, Drama, Elocution, and Recitation, held from September 15th to 17th, 2025.
Kids Fest- 2024
Kids Fest was organized on 30th ,31st July, 2024 . There were Fancy Dress Competitions, Folk Dance Performances, Flower Arrangement Competition etc. The fest continued with literary events held over 2 days on Aug 9th and Aug 12th featuring various competitions. A total of 14 exciting events were conducted throughout the fest and prizes were distributed to the winners.
NSS UNIT INAGURATION-2024-25
A milestone accomplished this year was the inception of the National Service Scheme Unit. The inauguration of National Service Scheme Unit (NSS Unit), was held on Dr. Juhanon Marthoma Auditorium on October 3rd,2024. Dr. Anzer R N, State NSS officer inaugurated the function and delivered the message. .“Starting the first NSS unit in the campus is a huge achievement and a proud moment forthe school. It reflects the institution’s commitment to fostering community service, leadership, andsocial responsibility among students.”opined Dr Anzer.Dr. Rajan Varghese (Secretary, MTCES), Mr. George Joseph (Treasurer, MTCES), Rev. Mathew K John (School Chaplain), Mr. Gopi D(S.I, Mannanthala Police station), Mrs.M S Kasthuri (Ward Councillor) attended the function and shared their views. The Principal welcomed the gathering. The unit is well progressing under the leadership of Mr. Harikumar, Programme Officer. It reflects the institution’s commitment to foster community service, leadership, and social responsibility among students.
41st Annual Athletic Meet -2024 – 25
The Marthoma Stadium came alive on the 12th and 13th of November 2024, as our students competed in a variety of events during the 41st Annual Athletic Meet. Mrs. Lekha K. C., World Women’s Boxing Champion and Dhyan Chand awardee, declared the meet open following a colorful parade by the NCC, the Band, and the four Houses. She delivered an inspiring keynote address, followed by a heartwarming message. The Secretary of MTCES, Mr. Rajan Varghese; Treasurer, Mr. George Joseph; the School Chaplain; and the Heads of our sister institutions graced the opening ceremony with their presence. The Red House emerged as the overall champions, securing first place. The event showcased the zeal, talent, and spirit of sportsmanship among our students!
Children’s Day Celebration 2024
Children’s Day Celebration was unique this year, Mia Marian Jeevan(Class 5) was the Chacha Nehru on stage this time. The Chief Guest for the occasion was Mr. Nithin A.F., Consultant Psychologist at SUT Hospital, Trivandrum. The event was colourful with a variety of entertainment programmes. Our students performed a variety of entertaining programmes, including group dances, group songs, solo music performances, and more. They made the day unforgettable by paying tribute to Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India.
Social Responsibility
On the 15thof November, as part of the activities of the Adopted village, a wheelchair was donated to Karthik Mohan in the presence of Trivandrum Corporation deputy Mayor, Shri. P K Raju and Ward Councillor Smt.M S Kasthuri. On the 22nd, an overwhelming response from our parents helped us carry out this year’s “Pothichoru distribution” at RCC. The unit Chaithanya Eye Hospital and Chaithanya Sight Foundation organised a Free Eye check-up camp at our campus on the 22nd of October.
Teacher Training Programmes
The facilitators for the Annual FIP this year, the best minds in their respective fields, Shri. A J Philip, Senior Journalist, Dr. Simon George, Former Dean and now Adjunct faculty of TAPMI, Dr. Mrs. Sara Varghese, Former Principal of Govt. Medical College, Trivandrum, Mr. Mervin Alexander, Former Chief postmaster General / CEO Technopark, empowered our teachers to keep abreast of all the latest trends and teaching strategies. ‘How to incorporate Value Education in the regular syllabus’ by Rev. Dr. Ipe Joseph, was a special session highlighting the need to develop a strong moral compass in children. The school counsellor Mrs. Hannah Ranjan attended a Training Programme conducted by Govt. Public Health centre, Chettivilakom to address anemic issues in children. Mr. Muraly K attended District Level Text Book Training conducted by KITE. Smt. Mini Abraham and Manjula devi attended ‘Amma Manasu’ at KSIHFW on 23rd November at Thycaud.
Visits
- Work experience club members of Class 6-9 visited College of Fine Arts, Trivandrum on 28-06-2025.
Contributions
Best House runner up trophy in memorial of Late Mr. George Samuel, Former Principal of our school was handed over by Mrs. Mariamma George, wife of Samuel Sir.
Mr Shiji Das contributed a draft copy for the school library titled “The Miscellaneous” to enlighten the student community on financial literacy, various emerging business terms, investment schemes, e-business etc.
Revival of School Band
Our School Band could make a comeback with due support extended by our Secretary and Treasurer . A new junior team is getting trained under the supervision of Mr. J. Vincent, the Band Instructor.