It was a proud moment for NCS Kochi when its NCC wing added one more feather to its cap. Akshar P Nair of class IX of 7 K Naval Unit NCC successfully participated in IGC-RDC from 6th to 26th October 201 where cadets from different districts of Kerala and Lakshadweep undergo tough selection procedure.

The Musical Band comprising Parthav Ramesh, Mehak Jetley, Bhavani, Aditya Powai, John Johnson, Deepak Sathish and Nyles George competed with nine other schools from the city to win the position.

In the Kerala State CBSE Kalotsavam, the talented musicians of NCS Kochi bagged the second runners up position. The youth festival organised by the Kerala CBSE Sahodaya Schools Complex features several art competitions for students of different age group from CBSE Schools in the state.

Akshar has been selected as the All Kerala Best Cadet J D Navy at Kerala Police Academy, Thrissur. He will represent Kerala and Lakshadweep Directorate at Delhi on 26th January 2018.

The various other winners in different categories held on 21st and 28th oct are:

In the prestigious C I Cherian Memorial 16th Toc H Debate competition, NCS bagged the Ever Rolling Trophy the second consecutive year. The articulate debaters Aarti P Nair and Krishnendu Nambiar of Class XI overwhelmed scores of prominent speakers from various schools to receive the coveted trophy. Aarti P Nair was also adjudged the best speaker for the motion compellingly opining her views on the topic “Security cameras are a threat to privacy”.

Arjun Sunil and Nandu Krishnan secured the Runner Up position in the TCS IT Wiz Quiz-2017 held at Gokulam comvention centre, Kaloor. More that 1300 students participated from various schools in Kerala and Coimbatore region. In the Finals they competed with the 5 schools who emerged finalists.

The NCC wing of NCS Kochi is a very active and dynamic group allows the cadets to explore the life of defence personnels. The aim of the NCC is to develop character, discipline, leadership, the spirit of adventure and the ideals of selfless service among the youth of the Nation. The Motto of NCC is “Unity and discipline”. Unity means the oneness, irrespective of the caste, color or creed. Discipline is the basic quality needed for all the youth of this Nation

The Annual Training Camp 2017 of NCC was organized by the 7 Kerala Naval Unit NCC at Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Thripunithra from 1st to 10th September 2017. 25 cadets from NCS Kochi participated in this camp which is a vigorous training session where 600 cadets from three districts viz. Alleppey, Ernakulam and Thrissur district schools and colleges participated.

The 10 day training programme included Parade training, workshops, Swatchh bharat Rally, hospital cleaning, orphanage and old age home visits, talks by experts on topics such as cyber crime and disaster management, first aid and naval subjects. Various competitions were also a part of the camp to inculcate the feeling of unity and camaraderie amongst cadets. NCS K team won the following prizes:

In the Toc H Public School speaking competition, krishnendu nambiar secured third position in the persuasive speech category beating competitive orators across the city. opining her views on the issue of transgenders in the city , krishnendu strongly contested for their rights and the right to live with dignity in this free land of ours.

Once again its celebration time as NCS K bags prizes at the prestigious AL Ameen Freedom Quest.

• IN THE PATRIOTIC SONG COMPETITION, THE TINY TOTS OF NCS K WON THE RUNNERS UP PRIZE.
• IN THE DECLAMATION COMPETITON, SAMPADA PATHEK OF 3RD WON THE THIRD PRIZE.
• ARPITA AND SAMBHAV SINGH OF CLASS VIII BAGGED THE THIRD PRIZE IN DOCUMENTARY SECTION.

At the inter school competition held at St Peters School Kadayiruppu, NCS K students proved their multi faceted talents yet again. Students secured the first position in Advertising the product and 3rd position in Hindi recitation competitions.

The Winners:.

• ADVERTISING THE PRODUCT
• MEENAKSHI BIJOY, AYUSHI GHOSH, NYLES GEOGE, ARYAN SINGH AND AARTI NAIR.
• HINDI RECITATION: SNEHA KUMARI.

• Adding yet another glory to the achievements, NCS students brought in laurels in two prestigious inter school competitions: VISTA-2017 and VOX-2017.
• In Vista 2017, hosted by Rajagiri School, Kalamassery, the little wonders of NCS, Armaan of Class V and Sudhanshu of Class IV won second position in Arithmathlon, a Mathematics quiz. Mitesh Barak of class VIII proved his mettle in Sports securing third position in Triathalon, a contest of cycling, swimming and racing.
• Arjun Sunil and Rahul Saji of Class XI displayed their photography skill winning the photography competition at Vox 2017, the inter school competition held by Vidyodaya School, Thevekkal.

Aman Syed and Hari Nair of Class X secured the third position at the All Kerala Quiz held at St Thomas Central School , Thiruvananthapuram