ENGLISH ASSOCIATION
The English association titled “Kaizen’’inspired from the Japanese term meaning change for the better or continuous improvement, stands as a beacon for individuals impassioned by the eloquence of the English language and the richness of its literary tapestry. Rooted in a shared love for the written and spoken word, our association is a vibrant community of scholars, educators, students, and enthusiasts dedicated to the exploration, appreciation, and celebration of English language and literature in all its forms. The association comprises eighteen members with three official bearers in the post of president, secretary and treasurer. The English association primarily focuses on exhibition and promotion of diverse talents among the young aspiring teachers in the department,publishing a handwritten manuscript of departmental magazine for the academic year, fostering a love for the English language and literature, encouraging the study and appreciation of English literary works, and celebrating days of international importance that highlight the preservation and appreciation of literary heritage. The conveners of the English association are Dr. Alice Joseph, Principal and Dr. Marin Jose, Associate Professor,St. Joseph College of Teacher Education for Women Ernakulam.
OBJECTIVES
OFFICIAL BEARERS OF ENGLISH ASSOCIATION
PRESIDENT – Adila Firoz
SECRETARY – Leenu Merin Thomas
TREASURER – Neol Graceson
MEMBERS OF ENGLISH ASSOCIATION
INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY
Date: 19 June 2026
Venue: College Auditorium, St. Joseph College of Teacher Education for Women, Ernakulam
Resource Person: Smt. Amrutha Kuriappan, AYUSH Certified Yoga Wellness Instructor and Yoga Therapist
Purpose:
The programme aimed to create awareness among student teachers about the importance of yoga in maintaining physical fitness, mental clarity, emotional balance, and overall well-being. It also focused on reducing stress, improving concentration, and introducing basic yogasanas, breathing exercises, and relaxation techniques.
Photography Competition
Date: 19–22 August 2025
Organised by: English Association “Esperanza”, St. Joseph College of Teacher Education for Women, Ernakulam
PURPOSE
The photography competition was organised to encourage student teachers to explore their creativity and express their ideas through photography. The programme provided an opportunity for participants to observe their surroundings closely and capture meaningful moments, scenes, and perspectives through photographs.
The competition also aimed to develop creativity, imagination, observation skills, and an appreciation for visual expression among the participants.
ENGLISH ASSOCIATION CLUB ACTIVITY
Date : 23/06/2026
Venue : Rajagiri College of Management and Applied Sciences, Kakkanad
Resource person : Dr. Marin Jose, Associate Professor, St. Joseph College of Teacher Education for Women
Purpose: The English Association organized the programme “Tempus Lectionis” to promote reading habits of today’s generation at Rajagiri College of Management and Applied Sciences. The first session was an interactive quiz based on epic books of World literature and recent literary books, and the quiz master’s were Nandana Mohan and Hadiya Razi. The second session was a talk by Dr. Marin Jose, introducing all the books that were discussed during the quiz.
KAIZEN ACTIVITIES 2023-2024
TALENTS DAY CELEBRATION
Talents day celebration of English optional tilted Rhapsody was conducted on 23rd August 2023 at college auditorium from 2.00 pm to showcase the diverse talents of our students. The instructor of the programme was Dr. Marin Jose, Associate Professor of St. Joseph College of Teacher Education for Women, Ernakulam.The celebration of Talents Day offered a vibrant display of a variety of talents to the audience and emerged as a highly successful event, effectively accomplishing its objective of honouring diverse abilities. The occasion not only highlighted the skills of participants but also cultivated a feeling of pride and inspiration among students. The various events served as a reminder of the significance of fostering individual talents and creating avenues for self-expression. The programme ended at 3.00 pm with the vote of thanks by Dr. Joby Joy Kurian, assistant professor of Mathematics option.
TEACHER’S DAY CELEBRATION
The celebration of Teachers’ Day took place on September 5, 2023 from 9:15 am to 11 am at the college auditorium. This significant event was orchestrated by the English Association under the banner “Kaizen” in collaboration with NSS unit no. 247. The esteemed Chief Guest for the occasion was Sr. Akhil C P, Sub Inspector of Central Police Station. Adila Firoz, the association president skillfully hosted the event. The program commenced with a moment of silent reflection, setting a solemn tone. A warm welcome note followed, extending heartfelt greetings to Rev. Dr. Sr. Alice Joseph, the principal of St. Joseph College, along with the teaching and non-teaching staff, and all the students. Rev Dr. Sr. Alice Joseph then delivered the Presidential Address. The ceremonial lighting of the lamp was accompanied by the Inaugural address and Teachers’ Day message from Chief Guest Sr. Akhil C P. Stephanet M S of I B.Ed. English presented the Teachers’ Day Speech, followed by a musical performance by Adila Firoz. As a token of appreciation, special gift cards and personalised notes were presented to all the teachers. The formal proceedings concluded with a Vote of Thanks. To add a touch of excitement, an engaging game was organized for all the teachers, adding a festive and participatory element to the celebration.
WORLD SUICIDE PREVENTION DAY AND INAUGURATION OF JEEVANI
The World Suicide Prevention Day was conducted by the English Association in association with NSS Unit No. 247 on September 11, 2023, at 9 a.m. in the college auditorium. A comprehensive awareness class was conducted for students, aiming to equip them with knowledge and resources to recognize and address mental health challenges.The session proved to be highly impactful, fostering understanding and empathy among the student body. The association conducted awareness classes for students throughout the week during the assemblies conducted by the association, and the students took an oath of suicide prevention. The English association conducted an aerobics session for all students thereafter.
On September 14, 2023, the college counselling resource person, Ms. Abirami O. U., gave a speech on the need for mental health awareness and inaugurated the counselling facility “Jeevani” in the college. A counseling facility is provided at the college every Thursday.
KAIZEN – ACTIVITIES 2023-2024
| Sl. no. | Programme | Date |
| Talents Day Celebration | 23rd August 2023 | |
| Teachers Day Celebration | September 5, 2023 | |
| World Suicide Prevention Day | 11 September 2023 | |
| English Optional Assembly | 11–15 September 2023 | |
| Inauguration of Jeevani | 14 September 2023 | |
| English Optional Assembly | 25-28 October 2023 |
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