Objectives of SDVCAA

• To organize the former students of SDV English Medium Higher Secondary School (SDVEMHSS), Alappuzha under one forum for the welfare of its Alumni,  the School, and the Society. This is envisaged through the exchange of experience, exploration of talents, and dissemination of knowledge amongst its members, furtherance of fellowship, and advancement of scientific knowledge in general among the members of the Association.

• To carry out general acts of charity which would provide relief and comfort to the distressed persons of the society, without discrimination of caste, creed, colour, race, gender or religion.

• To provide medical aid and relief to the underprivileged and needy, directly or indirectly, including organizing medical camps.

• To establish  Alumni endowments for granting scholarships, prizes and medals to the students of SDVEMHSS and kids of SDV Alumni who show high proficiency in their studies.

• To  render  financial  aid  to  deserving  Alumni  in  cases  of extreme compassionate circumstances

• To organize cultural and educational programmes and also to conduct annual celebrations.

• To establish a continuing relationship and contact between the students of SDVEMHSS and the Alma Mater.

• To  promote  and  encourage,  fine  arts,  sports,  etc  which includes providing facilities for training the students of Alma mater in the above activities.

Sanatana Sangamam

SDVCAA as a body began to take shape in July 2018, and soon proved to be much more than just a band of friends. When put to trial, it arose as a true blend of professionalism, commitment,  and an embodiment of service, even as its members are spread across the globe. When all of Kerala cried out for help, ravaged by the fury of nature that rose as the floods of August 2018,  SDVCAA members set themselves out to task. It was sheer team work that rose to the occasion to answer the distress call, before a calamity of a scale never ever witnessed in God’s own country before.

37 years after the first batch of class X passed out in 1982, the first reunion – SANATANA SANGAMAM 2019, under the initiative of SDVCAA, was held on July 27, 2019. A historic convergence, that stirred up nostalgia beyond imagination, with all the elements of a true classic. When the alumni converged to reminisce a glorious past and thank all those who had been responsible for caring, moulding and nurturing each of them, it did indeed set the ball rolling to herald a new chapter in student-school relationship. With a major chunk of students at present being children of alumni, the level of bonding is just a foregone conclusion. The event was special in every way. It was an expression of honour and gratitude to have been a part of an institution so great, one that gifted its alumni not just education, but a direction to life.

Alumni from across the globe gathered together, as in one classroom, with their beloved teachers. The day abounded with emotional moments, some of the attendees meeting each other after many years or even decades. The official start of the event was marked by the ceremonial lamp lighting by none other than Jayalekshmi miss, one of the senior-most of the beloved teachers present, along with other distinguished guests and office bearers of SDVCAA. As the teachers were called onto the stage and honoured with a ponnada, there wasn’t an eye that didn’t shed a tear of joy. Tears were also hard to hold back as the departed souls among both teachers and students were remembered and silently mourned with lighted candles. Two souls who wore a distinction were Major Mukund Varadarajan Ashoka Chakra who was martyrd fighting terrorists in Kashmir and Squadron Leader Manu Rajagopal who lost his life while in active service. The occasion was also blessed by the presence of Shri Varadarajan, father of Major Mukund, along with his extended family. As a token of love and respect a plaque was handed over to him, the whole gathering was overcome with pride and a unique sense of honour.
The event also had its lighter side with performances from the erstwhile stars among the alumni. Songs, dances and combinations literally set the stage ablaze. The show was made perhaps more wholesome by famed artiste Justin Fernandez with his mellifluous renditions of all-time favourites.
As everyone walked away at the end of the day, it was with a promise to come back, to keep coming back, to the childhood they once enjoyed in this fold.