INDEPENDENCE DAY – 2016

Amid the chaos of the city due to the 150^th St Mary’s Festival – La Salet Annual event that is unique to the Princess of Hill Stations of Kodaikanal, and despite children visiting their homes for the long weekend, there was a sense of tribute and respect to our homeland, India, as the nation celebrated its 70^thIndependence Day.
Around 200 children gathered to observe a solemn pledge while proudly wearing the little tricolour on their chest.
Summer House – the organizers of the program took the opportunity to award the children who won prizes in competitions in elocution, essay writing, drawing, collage, singing etc., on account of both Independence Day and the First Death Anniversary of our former President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam.
The President of the Rotary Club of Kodaikanal, Rtn. Rajkumar Raman, who is also the General Manager of The Carlton, Kodaikanal hoisted the National Flag and delivered a small and inspiring talk to the gathering, recollecting the sacrifices made by the freedom fighters and focusing on the challenges the country is facing.  He also encouraged the children to actively take part in all the activities and bring glory to India.
Then he, along with his wife, Meera Rajkumar distributed the certificates to the winners of various competitions.
Earlier, Sheeba (Std X), Ruth Anugraha (Std XII), Gowtham (Std VI), Akriti (Std XII), Urbashree (Std XII) and Ibrahim (Std IX) gave Independence addresses in Tamil, Hindi and English.
The program was attended by all the teachers and some parents.  The Correspondent, Mr. Sam Babu and Administrator, Mrs. Nirmala Sam Babu were present.

The most awaited event is finally here! Presenting the Annual Parent’s Day, to be held on September 9th, 2016.
A day for parents, alumni and the rest of the Peter’s family to sit back and enjoy the dazzling array of events that the talented Peterites have in store for you all! Be mesmerized by the lovely voices, enchanting skits and other scintillating performances! And to top it all off, the charismatic Chief Guest – Mr. ‪#‎Sasi‬ Kumar – a proud Alumnus of St. Peter’s who will share his memories and snippets of his rise to fame as one of the most versatile movie industry personalities Tamil Nadu has ever seen.
Lighted to Lighten and blaze the stage on September 9th, we once again invite the entire family of St. Peter’s for the 32nd Annual Parent’s Day 2016!

The school football team won the third place at the State level inter school open tournament conducted by Monfort school in Yercaud in which 32 schools from Tamil Nadu had participated.

The team won 7 out of 8 intense matches played beating some of the biggest school teams in Tamil Nadu.

They brought back a cash price of 8000 and trophies which had made the school very proud . The team showed excellent team work, discipline, skills and endurance under the able Captain Kitto .

We will be missing out if we don’t mention the goal keeper Whitto who displayed his excellent goal keeping skills by saving many goals during the penalty shoot outs and the game to bring victory to the team .

The students started and ended the matches with a prayer and showed oneness in spirit .

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The junior school had done a great job in spreading the importance of organ donation and saving lives. A number of models and demos were displayed for the whole school to have a look. Donating eyes to the blind was emphasized more in the exhibition.

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