Upcoming Event
MMC 2 & 3
- After the resounding success of MMC 1, held last year, we are holding MMC 2 and 3 in April next
- The Moulding Model Citizens(MMC) Programme is a novel initiative of CGOA which has been welcomed by parents and students alike.
What is its purpose?
- To give them a headstart in the life-skills by listening to experienced professionals and administrators
- To expose them to a variety of topics of interest and mould them into a well rounded personality.
- To network a set of Kochi-based students to know each other in a sustained manner over a few years
- To give them an opportunity to engage and interact with some best minds of the state
- To visit and know closely some strong areas of work in local centres of excellence.
- To know and feel our rich heritage through guided tour in our own locality
- To listen to the rich experiences of veterans who could be their role models in their life.
- And so on and so forth. No tests. No Exams.
Who can join MMC2 & MMC 3 Courses?
- Students of class 8,9,10,11,12 and 12 completed. In any stream .
When is MMC2? When is MMC3 ?
- From 9. am to 5 pm. With breaks for tea and lunch . MMC2 April 21 to April 26. MMC3 April 27 to May 3.
Who engages the participants?
- Retd officers from CGOA, Faculty from universities , motivational speakers
Where are the sessions held?
- At CGOA Hall, Shihab Thangal Rd, Panampilly Nagar.
What is the course fee?
- Rs 3000/- per student for MMC2 or MMC3. those attending MMS 2 can also benefit from MMC3 by paying 2500/- only (including tea, lunch, and any visits).
Number of seats:
- 40 only per season. 8 seats in MMC2 and 4 seats in MMC are already filled.
How to book your seats in advance?
- Pl contact through WA Ananth(93884 83686) or ARS Menon( 94477 06041), giving your name, class, school, parents’ name, and contact number. Before 14th April.
How to pay?
- The mode of payment will be advised to you after your nomination has been accepted and you become a member of MMC WA group. Payment to be made before 19thApril.
Crystal Jubilee of Scholarship Scheme
Event at GHSS Panampilly Nagar
Crystal Jubilee of Scholarship distribution in GHSS Panampilly Nagar, spearheaded by CGOA, was celebrated on 22 January 2025 at the school premises.
The colorful function was presided by Sri Anathanarayanan, President, CGOA (5th from the left) and the occasion was graced by the presence of Sri Hibi Eden (4th from the left), Member, Lok Sabha, Sri Dominic Presentation (3rd form the left), Ex Minister Kerala, Ms. M S Jaya IAS (2nd from the left), Lt Col KJA Kutty (left) Smt Malini Kurup Councillor Panampilly Nagar (2nd from the right) and Ms K P Lathika (right), Ex headmistress GHSS, Ex Dy Director (Ed) and Councillor Peruamanoor Division
Glorious 15 years
For the consecutive fifteen years, CGOA has distributed scholarships, study materials and other grants to the students of Government Higher Secondary School Panampilly Nagar. From a modest beginning as an individual contribution of Rs.50,000 by Dr K J Mathew in 2011, it has grown to a major activity of CGOA. Now, CGOA and other donors distribute Rs 3.95 lakh in the form of scholarships, study material and other assistance to eligible students. In order to encourage reading habits among students, vayanakkalari (വായനക്കളരി ) has been introduced this year.
(Pic: Sri Hibi Eden, MP handing over the scholarship to a recipient)
54 Scholarships ditsributed
A total of 54 scholarships were distributed during the event. The 51 sponsors comprised members and office bearers and family members of of CGOA, public figures, office bearers of PTA , many serving and retired officials and other well wishers of the school.
(The picture above shows a section of sponsors who attended the function and personally handed over the scholarships to the students)
Mastermind behind the Scholarship scheme
Dr K J Mathew, Principal Scientist (Rtd) CMFRI has initiated the scholarship scheme in 2011, which attracted the attention of many individual and institutional donors and set off a process of fund flow to help the deserving students at GHSS Panampilly Nagar. (Pic: Dr Mathew speaking at the function)
Sri Hibi Eden
Sri Dominic Presentation
While speaking on the occasion, Sri Hibi Eden lauded the efforts of CGOA and promised hid his support to the activities of of CGOA and the school authorities to assist the students to excel in their studies
Sri Dominic Presentation
Sri Dominic Presentation
Sri Dominic Presentation Ex-Minister of Fisheries Kerala distributing scholarships
President CGOA
Dr Sunil Muhamad
Sri Ananthanarayanan, President CGOA handing over a scholarship
Dr Sunil Muhamad
Dr Sunil Muhamad
Dr Sunil Muhamad, Ex- Principal Scientist & HoD CMFRI handing over a scholarship
Sri T N T Nair
Ms S Vijaya Principal GHSS
Sri T N T Nair, senior member CGOA handing over a scholarship
Ms S Vijaya Principal GHSS
Ms S Vijaya Principal GHSS
A student receiving the scholarship fro m Ms S Vijaya, Principal GHSS Panampilly Nagar
Scholarships and coupons being distributed
Scholarships and coupons being distributed
More pictures of scholarship distribution
Scholarships and coupons being distributed
Scholarships and coupons being distributed
More pictures of scholarship distribution
SCHOLARSHIP DISTRIBUTION- OCT 2024
The second instalment of scholarships for the current academic year for the deserving students of the Government Higher Secondary School, Panampilly Nagar have been distributed on 25th October 2024 at the school auditorium. Thirteen of the 51 scholarship donors were present on the occasion. A total of 54 scholarships amounting to Rs. 81,000 were presented. The picture above shows Sri Ananthanarayanan, President CGOA addressing the meeting. Sri Dominic Presentation former Minister (right) and Dr KKC Nair, Vice President CGOA (left) are also seen in the picture. More pictures of the function are given below.
CGOA gives away awards to meritorious students
CGOA Award Function 2024
In a function organized at the CGOA Auditorium on 24 July 2024, more than 50 Awards were distributed to the meritorious students who excelled in their academic activities. Apart from members and awardees, many dignitaries participated in the award function.
The picture above shows the inaugural function where Ms Jeyya Jeyanthi is introducing the dignitaries on the dais to the audience.
( From left) Dr K K C Nair, Vice President CGOA, Dr Pradeep Kumar, Vice Chancellor, Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies, Dr Bijoy Nandan, Dean Cochin University of Science and Technology and former Vice Chancellor of Kannur University and Sri Ananthanarayanan, President CGOA
A total of 50 prizes/awards were distributed
S Gopalakrishnan Memorial Awards
Eleven awards were given away under this category. These awards were instituted by the CGOA founder member, the late S Gopalakrihnan's family members in his memory. Pictures below show some of the students/their parents receiving the awards
Dhanya Saji receiving the award for excellent performance in Class XII, from Dr Pradeep Kumar, Vice Chancellor KUFOS
The award for Archana Nair for obtaining Bachelors Degree from Symbiosis Institute of Design, Pune. Hareendran, father of Archana receiving the prize
Dean Noronha was bestowed with an award for Obtaining M Sc in Hospitality & Tourism Management from Warwick University, U K. Dean's mother Mrs Noronha receiving the prize.
CGOA merit awards
CGOA merit awards are distributed for the achievements made by the members and family members
Niranjana Prasad, won CGOA Merit Award for obtaining doctorate degree in Economics and Management Sciences from Belgium Catholic University of Louvain. Dr Girija, Niranjana's mother receiving the award. from Dr Bijoy Nandan
Jeyya Jeyanthy was awarded CGOA merit awrd for her performance in National ICAR sports meets, Jeyanthy is receiving the prize from Dr Bijoy Nandan
Third Item
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CGOA Endowment Awards
CGOA Endowment Awards are instituted by senior members of the Association through the corpus funds donated by them. These include Dr K J Mathew Endowment Award, Dr Vasu Sugunan Endowment Awards, and Vimala & Induchoodan Endowment Awards.
Sreekutty Udayakumar receiving Dr K J Mathew Endowment Award -2024 for scoring first rank in B Sc Zoology Mahatma Gandhi University. Dr K J Mathew is giving away the award
Sneha K S bagged Dr Vasu Sugunan Endowment Award-2024 being the top scorer in B FSc, Kerala University for Fisheries and Ocean Studies. Dr Pradeep Kumar, Vice Chancellor KUFOS receiving the Award from Dr Sugunan on behalf of Sneha
Harshitha won Dr Vasu Sugunan Endowment Award-2024 for scoring the highest marks in M Sc Marine Biology, Cochin University of Science and Technology. Dr Sajeevan Head, Dept of Marine Biology CUSAT receiving the Award from Dr Sugunan on behalf of Harshitha
Dr Vasu Sugunan Endowment Award-2023 was won by Chandana for obtaining highest marks in M Sc Marine Bilogy CUSAT. She is receiving the awrad from Dr Sugunan
Sneha J S bagged Vimala & Induchoodan Endowment Award for 2024 being the top scorer in M Sc Zoology, Maharajas Collège Ernakulam. She is receiving the Award from Dr P Jayasankar, who instituted the award in memory of his parents
Vimala & Induchoodan Endowment Award for 2024 for scoring the highest marks in Class XII Kendriya Vidyalaya Kadavanthra was awarded to Meenu K S. Meenu's father Raji Kumar receiving the Award from Dr P Jayasankar, who instituted the award in memory of his parents
Prizes for rank holders of Vaikom Mahadeva College
30 Prizes were awarded to the top rankers in BA English, D El Ed, B com, BBA and BCA
Devika, first rank holder III Year BA (English), Vaikom Mahadeva College receiving her prize from Dr Pradeep Vice Chancellor KUFOS.
George Angel receiving prize for scoring first rank in III Year BCA Examination from T R S Menon, Advisor, Director Board Vaikom Mahadeva College
All prize winners and Faculty Members from Vaikom Mahadeva College with the Office Bearers of CGOA
The audience
The audience
Prize winners of Vaikom Mahadeva College
BA English
II Year I Rank Pournami M
II Year II Rank - Anjali Krishna
III Year I Rank - Akshara R S Pillai
III year II Rank - Devika S
D EL Ed
I Year I Rank - Jasmin M I
I Year II Rank -Krishna Venugopal
I Year III Rank - Arun Pradeep
II Year I Rank - Anjali K C
II Year II Rank - Nasin Thomas
II Year III Rank - Gauri Parvathy S
D EL Ed
I Year I Rank - Jasmin M I
I Year II Rank -Krishna Venugopal
I Year III Rank - Arun Pradeep
II Year I Rank - Anjali K C
II Year II Rank - Nasin Thomas
II Year III Rank - Gauri Parvathy S
B Com
I Year I Rank - Ajay Raj
I Year II Rank - Abhijhit S Nair
II Year I Rank - Aswathy R
III Year I Rank - Meenu Krishna
BBA
I Year I Rank - Ramnath Safder
I Year II Rank - Athush V A
II Year I Rank - Akshai Aniyappan
II Year II Rank - Anandhu Jaimon
III year I Rank - Anjaly Somnath
III Year II Rank - Karthika Vijayan
III Year III Rank - Devika V Nair
BCA
I Year I Rank - Sreehari S
I Year II Rank - Soorya P S
I Year III Rank - Rajeswary Rajesh
II Year I Rank - Abel Joseph
II Year II Rank - Arjun K V
II Year III Rank - Chandrakumar P
III year I Rank - Georgia Agnel
III Year II Rank - Sony T Kesavan
III Year III Rank - Akshay P D
Scholarships
Scholarships for XII distributed at GHSS Panampilly Nagar
CGOA distributed scholarships, text books, note books and umbrellas to the Class XI students of Government School, Panampilly Nagar. The ceremony was organized at 2.30 PM on 16th August 2024 at the school auditorium. Scholarships and study material were sponsored by members of CGOA and well wishes of the Association. Earlier, scholarships for classes 8, 9, 10 and 12 were distributed on 11th of June. A total of 12 Scholarships and 27 gift coupons (for study material) were presented.
Scholarships were shared by (6 each) students of Class XI Commerce and Humanities. Gift coupons were given to 14 students from Class XI Commerce and to 13 students from Class XI Humanities.
The sponsors are: well wishers of CGOA (viz., 1 Ms. M. S. Jaya, IAS; 2. Dr. Asha Jis Paul; 3. Mr. Paul Davidson; 4. Ms. Radha Chandran; 5. Mr. Thomas Jacob; 6. Mr. M. M. Panicker; 7. Mr. Dawny George; 8. Ms. Moly John; 9. Dr. Shibu Varghese; 10. Mr. Vinod Moorthy)
& Members of CGOA viz., (1. Dr. A. Gopalakrishnan; 2. Dr. T. K. Sivadas; 3. Dr. V. V. Sugunan; 4. Prof. Usha C. Nair; 5. Dr. Miriam Paul and 6. Dr. K. J. Mathew).
The awards were presented by the sponsors and office bearers of CGOA.
Mrs Vijaya, Principal of the school was present on the occasion.
Selected pictures of the event are given below:
Top (from left): 1. Invocation, 2. Dr K J Mathew delivering introductory speech 3. Dr T K Sivadas delivering the presidential address
Middle (from left): 1. Dr V V Sugunan delivering the inaugural address 2. Mr Jacob Thomas delivering felicitation address 3. Dr V V Sugunan giving away the scholarship
Bottom (from left): 2. Dr K J Mathew giving away the scholarship 2. Dr K V Somasekharan Nair giving away the scholarship 3. Sri Jacob Thomas giving away the scholarship
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