St. Anthony’s Convent School, Jaigaon, witnessed a glorious moment when Sr. Maria Pettayil, the provincial visited on 27^th June, 2014. She had arrived in Jaigaon on the previous day with other six sisters from different parts of the province. They were all welcomed heartily by the whole school during the morning assembly with a thunderous clap. ‘Khadas’(traditional garland)were offered by Sradha Thapa, the school captain to the sister Provincial and all other sisters.

The Literary captain, Lovely Praveen delivered the welcome speech on behalf of the school. She expressed gratitude and thanked sister provincial for her constant love and support towards the school. Then the whole assembly sang the welcome song.

Sister Annie, the superior introduced all the sisters to the students and the teachers. She honoured their dedicated service in different fields. Then the Sister provincial was invited to speak few words to the students. In her speech she thanked everyone for their presence and dedicated service to the school. She narrated an inspirational short story of butterflies inspiring everyone to live like them joyfully. She also told that God loves us abundantly without failure. At the end Sushmita Chhetri, the vice captain gave vote of thanks.

By Lovely Praveen

Class XII, B