1. The Second quarter of the Academic Year was mostly devoted to the completion of syllabus and to the conduct of planned school activities.
2. The third monthly test was conducted form 29th October to 3rd Nov 2007. The first model examination for classes X and XII and second Mid Term examination for other classes were held from 08th Dec to 14th Dec 2007. The following inter house competitions were also completed during this period as under :-
(i) Inter House Hindi debate for Sub Juniors , Juniors and Seniors was held on 04th Oct 2007.
(ii) Inter House Declamation for Seniors and recitation for sub Juniors and Juniors were held 10th Oct 2007.
(iii) Inter House PT Competition for Sub Juniors, Juniors and Seniors was held on 15th Oct 2007.
(iv) Inter house Cross Country for Sub Juniors , Juniors and Seniors was held on 22nd Oct 20007.
(v) Inter house drill competition for Juniors and Seniors was held on 19th Nov 2007
3. Diwali was celebrated in the school with a lot of fanfare on 08 Nov. The venue of the celebration was tastefully decorated with lamps, lights and festoons. The celebration started with the lighting of the traditional lamp by Mrs Sreedevi Ajit Kumar. It was followed by a display of pyrotechnics by the cadets. A special dinner was hosted at the Cadets' Mess to mark the occasion.
4. Children's Day was celebrated at the school in a befitting manner on 14th Nov 2007. A variety entertainment programme presented by the faculty in the auditorium was the highlight of the day. The Principal greeted the children and the School Cadet Captain Nikhil thanked the staff for their splendid cultural extravaganza.
5. The Passing Out Parade of 87 cadets of class XII was held on 22nd Dec 2007 at the school parade ground. Shri Rishiraj Singh IPS, Inspector General of Police ( Crime) Govt of Kerala took salute and reviewed the parade. In his address the IGP complimented the cadets for their immaculate turn out and excellent standard of parade. He also awarded trophies to the outstanding cadets who excelled in various school activities. A large number of parents, old boys and invitees attended the colourful function.
6. The 46th Annual Day celebrations of the school was held in the evening of 22nd Dec 2007. Mr G Vijaya Raghavan the founder CEO of Techno Park, Trivandrum graced the function as Chief Guest. The Principal presented the school Annual report for the Academic year 2007 - 08. The Chief Guest gave away the prizes to the winners in academics and other co- curricular activities. He called upon the Sainik School students to keep abreast with the latest developments in Science and Technology and to equip themselves to take up the challenges the country is facing today. The variety entertainment programme presented by the cadets on the occasion entertained the gathering.
7. Thirty three cadets have cleared the UPSC written examination for admission to the 120th Course of NDA . SSB training is being conducted for these cadets by a professional team of officers from Cavalier's Academy Trivandrum.
8. Christmas was celebrated in the campus on 17th Dec 2007. Carol singing, Santa Claus , Crib and Christmas tree added colour and melody to the festivity. Unlike previous years friendly matches in cricket and volleyball among Officers, staff and employees were also played as part of the celebrations. The Principal gave the Christmas message and Mrs Sreedevi Ajit Kumar cut the Christmas cake. The celebrations cAme to an end with a Christmas dinner at the Cadets' Mess which was attended by all staff and their families.
9. The cadets of class X accompanied by three masters went on an educational tour to Hyderabad from 04th Nov to 11th Nov 2007. The party visited AOC Centre, Ramoji Film City, Golconda Fort, Charminar and other places of interest at Hyderabad. It was an enriching experience and exposure and helped the cadets widen their horizon.
10. The cadets of class VIII accompanied by three masters visited Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary at Thekady from 5th Nov to 8th Nov 2007. The cadets underwent mountain trekking and boating in the Periyar Lake.
11. The cadets of class X and XI were taken to Air Force station Shangumugham, Trivandrum to see the fighter planes like Sukhoi, Mirage and Jaguars at close quarters. They also had an opportunity to interact with Wg Cdr Suresh Kumar an alumnus of the school who was Officer in charge of the Air Show.
12. Air Vice Marshal Rajinder Singh, AVSM, VM, Senior Air Staff Officer Headquarters Southern Air Command and an alumnus of the school visited the school on 27th Oct 2007. He drove around the campus and expressed happiness over the remarkable progress the school has made in all fields.
13. Six Senior Division cadets and one Junior Division cadet of the school have been selected to represent the Kerala Directorate at Republic Day Camp in New Delhi. Cadet Mukund Narayanan, the JD Cadet has been adjudged the best cadet of the Directorate and he will represent the Directorate at the best cadet competition in New Delhi.
14. Twenty five cadets of this school accompanied by two masters have attended a Seminar on `Learning of Science' conducted by Science Foundation at Hotel Residency, Trivandrum on 3rd Dec 2007.
15. Participation of Cadets in Outside Events
(a) 18 cadets of classes XI and XII participated in the Regional Mathematics Olympiad held at Arya Central School on 07th Oct 2007.
(b) 13 cadets of classes IX and XI attended the selection camp for RD Parade held at Pandalam from 03rd to 15th Oct 2007.
(c) Senior cadets participated in the All Kerala Inter School Basket Ball Championship held at Loyola School.
(d) 9 cadets attended the National informatics Olympiad conducted at Arya Central School on 17th Nov 2007.
(e) 6 cadets of class XI and 1 cadet of class IX attended the pre RD Camp at Pangode from 17th to 26th Nov 2007.
(f) 12 cadets of class X took part in the NCC Day Celebrations on 24th, 25th Nov 2007 at Tagore Theatre, Trivandrum and presented a Mime in the presence of Mr. V S Achutanandan Hon'ble Chief Minister of Kerala.
(g) 8 cadets of classes VI and VII took part in the Hindu Young World Painting Competition at Govt Women's College Trivandrum on 24th Nov 2007.
(h) The CBSE All Kerala Cluster Athletic Meet sponsored by Alan Feldman School was held at our School ground from 27th Oct to 29th Oct 2007, in which six athletes represented the school and Cdt Varghese Mathew won Silver Medal in 800 M, and Bronze in 1500 mts in the under 16 category.
(i) 25 cadets of class VI to VIII will be writing Science Talent Exam to be conducted by Kerala Science Foundation on 06 Feb 2008.
(j) The cadets of class VI to VIII will be participating in a cultural prgramme to be organized by Trivandrum International School on 25 Jan 2008.
(k) Cyber Olympiad: 50 cadets from class VII to XI appeared in the National Cyber Olympiad conducted by National Cyber Olympiad foundation, New Delhi and five of them received Medals and merit certificates.
(l) National Informatics Olympiad: 30 cadets of this school participated in the informatics Olympiad conducted by CBSE at Arya Central School, Pattom, Trivandrum on 23 Nov and the results are awaited.
16. NCC Training: The cadets of NCC proceeded on various NCC camps organized by NCC Directorate and few camps attended/being attended by the cadets are as under:-
- Twenty cadets of class XI and 10 cadets of class IX attended National Integration Camps held at Alleppey and Mananthvady from 23rd Dec 2007 to 01 Jan 2008.
- 6 Senior division cadets and one junior division cadet have been selected for the Republic Day Parade NCC contingent of Kerala for the RD Parade Jan 2008 at New Delhi.
- Cadet Mukund Narayan of class IX of the school represented the state in the Best Cadet Competition to be held in Delhi during the RD camp in Jan 2008.
17. Visit to School By dignitaries
- Air Vice Marshal Rajinder Singh, AVSM, VM SASO, Senior Air Staff Officer, Southern Air Command and an old Boy of 1967 batch visited the school on 27th Oct 2007.
- Wg Cdr S Biswas PRO, Southern Air Command visited the school on 22nd Nov 2007 and delivered a motivational lecture on career guidance on Air Force.
- Mr. Rishi Raj Singh IPS Inspector General of police (Crime) visited school on 22nd Dec 2007 and reviewed school POP.
- Mr. Vijaya Raghavan eminent educationist visited the school on 22nd Dec 2007 as Chief Guest for the AnnualDay
- Air marshal Y R Rane, AVSM, VM, AOC -in-C Southern Air Command will be visiting and chairing the LBA meet on 24th Jan 2008.
- Old Boys of 1967 batch visited the school on 28 Dec 2007.
- Brig R G Krishnan of 1974 Batch visited the school on 17th Dec 2007.
18. Infrastructure and other Developmental Activities
- Construction of new Swimming Pool is over but electrification, filtration plant and compound wall is pending.
- Construction of Computer Lab in the `Gurudakshina Tower' under slow progress. Estimate of Rs 25 lakhs for the remaining work has been submitted by the PWD to the Govt for sanction.
- Networking of class rooms and provision of TVs in class rooms is taken up in a phased manner. To begin with all classes of North wing are provided with the facility and classes in South wing will be completed before reopening of school. This will facilitate utilization of educational software already procured for all classes.
- Provision of mosquito proofing in Mess and Dormitories under progress.
- Provision of a Multimedia Class Room under progress on a fast track. Civil work has been completed. We are awaiting the computers released by the COAS to complete the remaining work.
- Construction of QM & Clothing Stores. Work is in progress.
- Construction of Bio Gas Plant near Cadet Mess: Case was taken up with Board of Governors. However non acceptance to meet the expenditure from Reserve Fund was conveyed verbally. Hence expenditure to be made out of School Fund by employing Govt Agency `ANERT' has been approved by LBA.
- Installation of Inverters in Study halls of 11 Dormitories. Nearing completion.
- PA Equipment and sound system exclusively for Auditorium.
- Stainless Steel washing sinks in Mess Pantry.
- Laundry & Drier machines for Dhobi shop.
- Water purifier cum coolers for remaining dormitories & Mess.
19. The School closed for mid term break on 23rd Dec 2007.