MCCS TIMES
10 August 2013
A Monthly Newsletter
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Editorial ............................ 1
From the Headmaster's
Desk................................... 2
Oasis ................................. 3
Campus News.................. 4
Talk with the Girls............ 5
Interview with the school
topper................................. 5
A short talk with the SPL
and ASPL........................... 6
Waste Management........ 6
Investiture......................... 7
EDITOR’S NOTE
Dear Readers,
It gives us immense pleasure to bring out the first edition of our online newspaper
'CAMBUZZ' a joint effort by the students and teachers of our school. CAMBUZZ will be
published on the 10th of every month. The newspaper would feature school news,
sports column and a column on waste management. The "Cambuzz" crew meets every
Friday at the library after 3.40 pm. We assure you that we would do our best to ensure
that the newspaper is published on 10th of every month. From the next edition, two
more columns-Alumni column and Creativity Corner will be featured. All the students
of MCCHSS are welcome to contribute articles to the creativity corner. A special column
- "Teachers Talk" will carry articles from the teachers. The alumni can mail their articles
to [email protected] We also welcome your valuable feedback and suggestions
to make the newspaper purposeful.
-Editorial team
EDITORIAL TEAM
Chief Editors
David Vishal
Amrit Elango
Madras Christian College Higher Secondary School
Photographer
Shyam Prasad
Reporters
Jeswin Joseph Sundar
Kenneth Caleb. P.M.
Joseph. M.
Harish M.R.
Tejas Thomas
Ajay S. Kumble
Anny Rose. A
Ashwini. S
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FROM THE HEADMASTER’S DESK
Welcome back to yet another academic year..
I am looking forward for another year of achievements and success.
I frequently get asked “how's the school doing or what's happening at MCCS?”. Well, lots of good things are happening
in the campus and we praise God for it. Here in MCCS we are committed to helping every student succeed and we
strongly believe that our Mission today is to honour and realize the visions of yesterday. We want you to know that
while pursuing excellence through innovation and improvement we still hold the rich tradition we possess..
Several action plans have been laid and carried out to success. The school is very slowly and meticulously shaping itself
to adapt to the changing world. By slowly I mean the transformation is taking its own pace and by meticulously I mean
to adapt without eating up the morals and traditions. The school has etched itself a place in the changing times and we
are careful not to disfigure it.
In order to mirror the school to all those associated with it and to provide a healthy platform between the school and
the society, we decided to launch the “MCCS Cambuzz” a monthly newsletter which would display all of the school
activities, achievements, records and reports. This Newsletter will be offering a forum where every individual , be it a
teacher, parent student or alumnus can put forward his views, creativity and suggestions.
I wish the editorial team good luck in their new venture. I hope that MCCS Cambuzz would effectively highlight all the
activities of the school and help in bringing out the inherent potential of the students.
Best Wishes
G.J. Manohar
Headmaster & Correspondent
Madras Christian College Higher Secondary School
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OASIS
When Jesus and His disciples were travelling in a boat, a storm arose. The strong
wind with violent rain and waves broke the boat. The sea water entered into the
boat and the boat was about to sink. The disciples of Jesus were filled with fear
and they didn't know what to do. Finally, they cried to Jesus for help. Jesus
rebuked the wind and said “Quiet be Still”. Immediately the wind died down
and it was completely calm.
At the beginning of this academic year, we would have to face many problems.
We will have to face exams, finish projects on time and some of us may have to
face some pressures at our family also. All we have to do is to cry to our Lord in
times of troubles.
Your problem is never really a problem, but your attitude to the problem is the actual problem. All it takes is just one
prayer and a faithful effort to change everything. No one will manufacture a lock without a key. Likewise God never
allows problems without solutions.
Remember, there is always light at the end of the tunnel. Place all your wishes, request and needs before God. Our God
is prayer answering God. God is taking care of you, even when it seems like you are all alone.
God is working hard behind the scene of your life. God is bigger than your problems.
At the beginning of this new academic year, I wish you all success in your endeavors and may you all have a God
centered blessed academic year.
Parthiban Prasad, AHM
SPL Message
Dear fellow students,
It gives me immense pleasure to address the readers of the first edition of cambuzz.. as the SPL of this esteemed
institution.
I foremost thank my God and then my teachers and my fellow students for given me this opportunity to serve as the
SPL of this esteemed institution. As the SPL I would like to request a few things from my fellow students. Respecting
teachers, adhering to school rules, completing our assignments on time, participating in extra curricular activities are
important for any good student. I request my friends to have this on their mind and behave well for the betterment of
the institution.
Various plans have been designed for bringing up the institution. It is for us to co-operate and make these plans
successfully. If there are any grievances you can come to me and I will do my level best to redress them.
Thank you,
Aakhaash, SPL
Madras Christian College Higher Secondary School
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The school reopened after the summer vacation on 10th June 2013. We have a few new sections added to the higher
secondary. The school results of the X and XII standards calls for celebration. We secured 99.5% and 99% pass in the X
and XII standards respectively. Elango Prasad of XII secured 1161 came first and Sargunam of X standard scored 495
marks and came school first.
On the first day Headmaster announced the theme of this academic year as “AIM, ACT & ACHIEVE”. He insisted on the
discipline and decorum to be maintained in the campus. There has been a slight modification in the assembly, classes
VI to VIII would remain in their classroom for the assembly except on Mondays and Fridays. This has been done to save
time.
The leaders and the assistant leaders of each class were selected. The elections for School Pupil Leader (SPL) was held.
The school has started with a usual bang and we look forward for more.
Inauguration of the English Lab
The English lab was inaugurated on the 1st of July. There are
28 computers with 1 English trainer. It would help the
students to pronounce and apply proper grammar in their
spoken English. The computers have many exercises to
improve the spoken English of the students. Class students
of 6, 7, and 8 would benefit from this lab.
Election of SPL and ASPL
The elections were held on the 1st of July. The class leaders and the assistant class leaders were the ones who elected
the SPL and ASPL. The elections were headed by our headmaster. There were assistant headmasters and some senior
teachers who also helped in the elections. Two students contested for the SPL and five students contested for the ASPL.
Aakhaash won the election and became SPL and Brian Shimmer became the ASPL.
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Sports
News
Coaching for Football, Basketball, Badminton and Hockey has started. The intramural athletic competition selection in
100, 200, 400, 800, 1300, Long jump, High jump, Shot Put and Discuss Throw are completed. The Sports day date was
announced. It would take place on 20th July '13.
Madras Christian College Higher Secondary School
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Talk with the girls
Madras Christian College Hr Sec School invited the girls to be a part of its campus in commemoration of its 175 years of
service. This academic year the girls were admitted in the higher secondary section. The reaction received to this was
a mixed one. But it did not deter our headmaster from waning away from his decision. Anne Rose and Ashwini who are
in 9th talk to the first batch of 11th standard girls. Interview with 11th Standard Girls:
Why did you choose this school?
Because our brothers are studying in this school.
Who's choice was it; yours or your parent's ?
Us and our parents made the decision together.
You are less in number when compared to the boys in
the class, how are you able to get along with this?
Most of us are from co-ed schools, so we don't feel the
difference.
What do you all expect from this school?
We never had great expectation, but presently we are
getting more than our expectations.
What suggestions do you have to make changes?
Usually girls do not get much opportunity when compared
to the boys. We hope this school of ours will give us equal
opportunities.
What difference do you find in this school when
compared to your previous school?
We find more freedom here compared to our previous
schools.
What was your first experience when you came to this
school?
We were excited to see such a big school.
What is special about this school?
We like the teachers and their teaching. We also like the
school assembly.
Are there any specific requests from your side?
No, there are no such requests.
Interviewed by : Anne Rose and Ashwini of IX - S
Interview with the class topper
What motivated you to study well and make this
achievement?
It was only my teachers & parents encouragement.
To whom will you give credit for this achievement of
yours other than you?
My teachers and parents.
Did you expect this score?
No, I expected just 450 like a above average student, but
I got 495.
Where you a very studious boy right from the
beginning?
No, I studied as usual, like everybody else.
What are your comments about the special classes in X
Std?
It was very boring, I used to wonder why special classes
were kept. But they helped me a lot in scoring these
marks.
Just tell us about the way you studied?
No mugging and not very serious studies. Just understood
and wrote. 10th is not very hard, just like any other exam.
What is your ambition in life?
I want to do MBBS and MS after that.
Do you have any role model?
Yes. Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam is my role model.
Interviewed by : Joseph and Ajay of IX – S
Madras Christian College Higher Secondary School
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A short talk with the SPL and ASPL
Aakhaash Neatha has joined the school in 10th Std. He hails from Sri Lanka and stays in the School Hostel. Aakhaash
plays shuttle badminton, and loves to spend his time with his family during vacation. He aspires to be an Aero Space
Engineer. Aakhaash Neatha is proud to be the SPL of the school and feels that it would hone his leadership skills.
SPL says :
How do you feel being the SPL?
I am really honored and pleasured to have been given this post of students'
representative for this academic year. I will try and do my utmost to attend to their
need
Did you think you would become the SPL?
Nope, I did my best and God did the rest. But it was the students who put their trust
in me and elected me for this responsible post. I thank them all.
ASPL says:
How do you feel being an ASPL?
I am honored to have become the ASPL. Its really awesome that the students have
given me an opportunity to work for the school by voting in my favor. I will do my
best and will co-operate with the SPL to do the best for the school.
Did you think you would become the ASPL?
No, I was just imagining about it; but in reality I had no clue that it was going to
happen.
Interviewed By : P.M. Kenneth & Jeswin of IX-S
Waste Management Column
A Novel Idea from Harrington road residents association:
Every day tonnes of food is wasted all over the world. The situation in Chennai is no different. Every day in houses and
in schools lots of food is wasted. The Harrington Road Residents Association has come up with a novel idea of putting
the waste food to use. They are planning to produce much needed electricity out of the wasted food. Loads of food is
being wasted in our city because the Chennai Corporation isn't doing its job nor are we. We now have the opportunity
to contribute towards putting the wasted food to use. All we need to do is to segregate waste at our end into garden/
kitchen/food i.e. wet waste and other waste, The wet waste can be put into a digester to generate gas [for cooking] or
electricity. Let us all regularly practice segregation of the waste and contribute to the production of much needed
energy. The association has planned to conduct various inter-school competitions and other activities to create
awareness among the residents and also make schools a part of their programme.
At MCCS we are keen to contribute towards this project and look forward to jointly venture with the organisation in
keeping our neighbourhood clean, safe and pollution free zone.
David Vishal, XIS
Madras Christian College Higher Secondary School
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MCC Investiture 2013-2014
The ceremony to honour the elected leaders who will lead
our great institution through hard and easy times in the
coming year was started by the school song which was
sung by the school choir under the leadership of Mr.
Paulson Priyadoss. The master of ceremony Daniel
Shalome introduced the chief guest, Mr. Siddarth (who is
an old student of this school) and Mr. Clemin Feeley (a
friend from the USA). Daniel Shalome then invited the
head master to give the welcome speech. Mr. Jason
Arpudaraj gave the cultural report of the years 2012-2013.
Mr. Siddharth &Mr. Clemin Feeley distributed the badges
to the well deserved leaders.
Our new School Pupil Leader (SPL) is Akash Neatha of 12
B. Our Assistant School Pupil Leader (ASPL) is Brian
Shimmer who is also from 12 B
The coordinators who would be in charge of carrying the
royal red of the Meston house on their shoulders are Mr.
D. Samuel Jayakumar, Mr. David Raja and Mrs. Helen
Victoria. The captain is Someshwaran of 12 B and the vice
captain is P.M. Chelladurai of 12 F2. The teachers in charge
of the exuberant yellow of Anderson house are Mr. A.G.
Samathanaraj, Mrs. Sharmila and Mrs. Anita Ruban. The
proud captain is Diwakar of 12 B and the jubilant vice
captain is Samuel of 11 F2. The teachers who will lead
the gregarious green house of Miller are Mr. Pauraj, Mr.
Anantharaj Abraham and Mrs. Daisy Devapriya. The young
youthful leaders are K. Ajith Kumar from 12 F2 as captain
Madras Christian College Higher Secondary School
and R. Swarna Priya of 11 S as the first ever girl to become
the vice captain of a house.
The teachers who took the responsibility of leading the
blazing blue house of Boyd are Mr. Jebadoss Thinakaran,
Mr. Paulson Priyadoss and Mrs. Sheila Beatrice. They have
Nelson Fandy of 12 F2 as captain and Harison Gabriel of
11 C as vice captain. The leaders of the newly formed
science club are Rasan Maiba, Clement Solomon and
Maneh Charles.
After the leaders were presented with their badges they
took their respective seats and listened with eager ears
to the encouraging and motivating speeches from the
chief guests. The SPL (Aakash Neatha) gave the
acceptance speech and then the ASPL (Brian Shimmer)
gave the vote of thanks. The ceremony was closed by the
school choir singing the national anthem. The Head
master dispersed the students after a word of prayer
Reporter- R. Kalpana Sharma (11-S)
Editor- Amrit Elango (11-S)
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