On 19 -20 January 2015, the students of Auxilium Convent School Barasat, paid visits to various centres like Providence Home, Green Park, Kamakhya Orphanage home, St. Anne’s Old age home, St. Vincent’s old age home, Kishalaya (Juvenile home), Kazipara Railway station and Pirigacha Primary School for the ‘Solidarity reach out week”.

Many students went on foot, while others went by bus to their destination. Though we were greeted warmly by the people, but we could see the pain and loneliness in their eyes. Fortunately, we could bring a smile on their faces through our songs, dances, recitations and jokes. The students gave them some necessary things of daily uses like soaps, bed sheets, pillow covers, oils, creams, toothpastes etc. Their joy knew no bounds and their faces were illuminated with happiness and filled with tears of joy.

While returning, I was in deep thought about how privileged and lucky we are. It was a new experience for me and will surely be etched in my memory for a long time. It was the first time in my life that I really understood the meaning of ‘giving’ rather than ‘keeping’ our happiness to ourselves. I am very sure that our entire school is extremely grateful to our dear Sr. Principal, Sr. Rosy V. for taking this initiatives and giving us such opportunities to serve the needy. I hope such deeds of kindness which will be alive in the hearts of Auxilians for the years to come.

Aranyo Ray

Class VI B