Archive | June 2014

Inauguration of DB Tech – Gobra

Jun24

 After a long mobilization for DB Tech on Wednesday, 18th June became a historical day for Auxilium Promotional Centre, Gobra. With much joy we are able to inaugurate DB Tech in the presence of Sr. Francesca Ekka, Sr. Philomena, Sr. Sherley, Mrs. Satabdi, Sisters, Sir Bablu, Sir Mark and the students. Sr. Sherley, the centre coordinator, took the initiative of hosting the inauguration programme. The programme was consists of invoking the Holy Spirit, reading from the Bible, “We are the Salt of the Earth and Light of the World” and lighting of the Lamp by various representatives. It was followed by offering of prayer to God asking His blessing upon the students and their families. Superior Sr. Francesca encouraged the students and shared the life of Don Bosco, how he helped others and encouraged the youngsters to proceed towards their goal recalling the words of  Don Bosco ‘WORK, BREAD AND HEAVEN”. Mrs. Satabdi shared her few experiences at DB Tech and how she reached the position of a state coordinator from a simple trainer. Sr. Philomena Chirammal too welcomed the students and spoke on dignity of  hard work which brings joy and happiness. Mr. Mark, the teacher gave vote of thanks to all who were present and also shared his experiences of mobilization. The programme was concluded with the National Anthem.

Mr. Bablu

 

 

NEW TEACHERS SEMINAR ON DON BOSCO’S SYSTEM OF EDUCATION

Jun21

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Induction programme for new teachers was conducted on 15th June 2014 by Fr. Joe Arimpoor SDB (Director DBARK, New Delhi).He began by stressing on the need for an induction program in an institution stating that it prepares a teacher in tune with the institutions culture.

     Fr. Joe established a relation between knowledge and awareness which later leads to a greater insight and enables a person to deal with his problems. He laid stress on the need to read as THOSE WHO READ ARE THOSE WHO LEAD.

An  Auxilian teacher must know her students inside out. A good educator identifies the

hidden potentialities of a student and accompanies them to realize them. This identification

of potentialities can be done by the PASTORAL APPROACH as propagated by Don Bosco

good educator is like a good shepherd. He must possess the following seven qualities:

  1. Know his student deeply.
  2. Be present everywhere.
  3. Lead them towards greener pastures.
  4. Protect the sheep.
  5. Run after the lost sheep.
  6. Make sacrifices.
  7. Lay down his life.

Fr. Joe laid stress on the presence of teachers and sisters with the students at all times which must be corrective, directive appreciating, encouraging and animating presence.

An educator must just not be a certified teacher but also a qualified one. She must know how to lead to draw out and to develop the students. He continued by drawing the difference between discipline and culture of discipline. Discipline is by force and external while culture of discipline is internal and based on conviction, values and principles. Thus he tried motivating the teachers to move from the practice of punishment and reward to Reason, Love and God. The teachers were then given a list of instructions from Don Bosco to the Educators and in a group the teachers were asked to identify the 3 most and 3 least practiced exercises.

Auxilian school culture was also discussed in detail. Culture was defined as the integration of values, beliefs, attitude, spirit, style, tradition and rules.

On 16th June 2014 the seminar for all the teachers was conducted and it was based on Auxilium School Culture. The workshop was informative and was conducted in a very enthusiastic way by the resource person who with the help of anecdotes, examples and his own personal experience made the workshop participative and interesting one.

 By Ms.Sunita Singh

 

 

Unexpected cyclone attack

Jun21

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On 8th June 2014, is an unforgettable day for ‘Vicuna Nivas, Jumaikela and the surrounding areas.   At 2.00 p. m unexpectedly cyclone attacked this area. It was short but the disaster was great. It turned and twisted the trees and its branches and uprooted huge trees in the playground and in the garden. Play ground was looking like a battle field. In the neighbourhood walls were thrown down and the houses were blown off. There was heavy rain fall accompanied by hail stones, lightening and thundering. The situation was very frightening.  Student’s cycle shed also destroyed as the branches fell on it. The rain lasted till 4 p.m.  The disaster of our garden was greater. All the fruit trees and the fruits were ruined. Mangoes were full under the tree, most of the banana trees were broken with its tender fruits, huge mulberry tree was uprooted and the Jamun trees laden with unripe fruits branches were down to the ground. The Primary student’s midday meal kitchen was down on the ground. Situation was heart breaking. First time such a disaster happened in this area.  Seeing all these two boarders Sashikanta and Niketa Xalxo exclaimed in the words of Job; “The Lord has given and the Lord has taken away. Let us praise the name of the Lord”. We thank the Almighty for protecting our lives and saving us from greater disasters.

Sr. Shanti Tirkey

DB Tech (BASE) inaugurated at Auxilium Promotional Center, Barasat

Jun11

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The 1st batch of BASE (Bosco Academy of Skill And Employment) at Auxilium Convent Promotional Center Barasat, for Hospitality (Housekeeping & Food & Beverage) & Retail Management kicked off with its 5 days orientation programme on 2nd June 2014. It will continue for the next 90 days and thereafter.

The solemn inauguration of the three months course took place on 4th June at 9.30 am during a meaningful prayer service with 20 enthusiastic young men and women who have been enrolled so far. The program started with the welcoming of the Students and the Sisters by Sr. Sherley  K. The Prayer song “WELCOME HOLY SPIRIT” created a suitable atmosphere for the inaugural prayer. Then a short passage was readout from the Bible by Sr. Sherley. It was followed by the “Lighting of Lamp” by Sr. Teresa A, Sr. Lily P, Trainers and a student. While the Lighting of the Lamp was going on the Students sang a song “Jyoti se Jyoti Jalao”. Two of the students Deborshi and Joysree read out a prayer each. All present joined in the prayer “Our Father In Heaven”. Sr. Teresa addressed the students and encouraged them to profit the maximum from the training program. Sr. Lily P. expressed her joy in having the students in Auxilium. She also explained to them about the benefits of this job placement training program which would help them to build a bright future after completing the course from DB Tech. and invited them to be a light that gives hope for many others around them.. A Power Point Presentation was shown to all present in the hall to highlight the importance of the training at BASE. A song on DON BOSCO was played on the Screen which showed who was Don Bosco and what he wanted to do for the Youth.   Sr. Sherley gave a Vote of Thanks to all the Sisters, Students and the Trainers. The  program ended with a short prayer “PRAISE HIM”..

Team Auxilium Barasat.