Auxilium Convent School Barasat had the feast of Mother General and investiture ceremony on 26^th April for Primary section. Primary section honoured mother general by explaining the theme of the celebration in a very creative way, offering prayers for her through prayer dance and singing and expressed their gratitude to her and the Institute.

During the investiture ceremony the school captain, vice captain, house captains, prefects and class captains pronounced the formula of oath taking with much vigour and enthusiasm. At the end Sr. Rosy Veliyan congratulated them and encouraged them to exhibit their duties and responsibilities with much diligence.

High school had the celebration on 28^th April.  After the welcoming of the chief guest, Rev. Fr. Alfred Paul the rector of Don Bosco Ashalayam, there was lighting of the lamp and short prayer service to express gratitude to God for the gift of Mother General. Class X B through a power point presentation explained the theme of the celebration and also in brief showed the event which took place in Thailand.

The Investiture ceremony is one of the unique events of the scholastic year. The school Captain Rohan Das led the group of captains: vice captains, prefects, house captains and vice captains, club presidents, class captains and vice captains. Two vice captains- Agnes Carrol and Ananya Bhuiyan, all the house captains, club presidents held the  colourful wreath  and entered in procession, while Ms. Dola Roy explained the meaning of each colour of the wreath. They placed the wreath at the feat of our Blessed Mother symbolically surrendering them to the Mother of Auxilium. They then pronounced their formula of oath taking. Rev. Fr. Alfred Paul boosted them up with his inspiring talk. He said ‘I am because we are”. This attitude is very important for the captains as they are chosen and given trust to be leaders; they should always be open to be guided by sisters and teachers and should guide the others. Trust begets trust so the captains should be sincere in exhibiting their talents as it is their chance to be captain. He encouraged them to try their best to reach the goal as they sang together ‘We shall overcome’ in four languages.

Indeed the day became memorable as they assumed their responsibilities with much enthusiasm.

Sr. Basanti FMA