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AuxiPulse – Holy Child Auxilium, Vasant Vihar Monthly Magazine ( December Edition 2025)
Planetary Care activities at St. Anthony’s Convent School, Jaigaon
As part of the Save the Earth project, tree plantations and various programs in favour of earth care were conducted with great zeal and enthusiasm at St. Anthony’s Convent School Jaigaon, on 04th July. The program was hosted by Class XI A, who effectively conveyed the message of the significance and purpose of Save Earth. Sriya Jha of Class XI A delivered a thought-provoking speech, emphasizing the urgent need to protect and preserve our environment. The students also presented a melodious and meaningful song expressing reverence for nature. An elegant Indian classical dance was performed by the girls, symbolizing love and gratitude for Mother Earth.
The Primary Section students charmed the audience with a delightful action song that beautifully illustrated the deep connection between trees and humans. The main activity of the day was planting plants and trees. Each class brought plants, saplings, and pots to contribute to the school’s green initiative. In a collective effort, all the sisters, teachers, student representatives from each class, house captains, and vice-captains re-planted or re-potted the saplings, adding soil and manure, and watering them with care. To conclude the event, Sr. Elizabeth, the Superior, delivered an inspiring message, urging everyone to keep their surroundings clean and green throughout the year, both at school and in their homes and communities.
The Guides and Scouts of St. Anthony’s Convent School, Jaigaon school organized a cleanliness drive as part of the Save Earth campaign on 11th August 2025. The main objective of this activity was to create awareness about the importance of keeping our surroundings clean and to encourage students to contribute towards protecting the environment. The students, along with their teachers, enthusiastically participated in the drive. They cleaned the school campus, nearby roads, and collected plastic, paper, and other waste materials. Placards and slogans were also displayed to spread the message of cleanliness and environmental conservation. This initiative not only helped in beautifying the surroundings but also instilled a sense of responsibility and teamwork among the students. It was a valuable step towards building awareness on environmental protection and the need to preserve our planet for future generations. The event concluded with a short pledge taken by all the participants to continue their efforts in keeping the environment clean and green.
Green Initiatives and Sustainability Projects for Nature Preservation at H.C. Auxilium, Vasant Vihar
“Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” Initiative
On 15th July 2025, Holy Child Auxilium School, Vasant Vihar, actively participated in the initiative “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam.” This environmental campaign, launched by the Government of India, encourages individuals to plant a tree in the name of their mother as a symbol of love, respect, and care. The students, along with their families, took part in the initiative by planting saplings at their homes. Each plant was named after its mother, turning a simple act into a heartfelt tribute. The activity aimed to raise environmental awareness and promote a deeper emotional connection with nature. Involving families, it created a sense of responsibility towards environmental protection. The initiative also emphasized the importance of increasing green cover to combat climate change. Students shared pictures and reflections, reinforcing their commitment to ecological balance. The campaign beautifully blended the values of family and environmental stewardship, helping nurture a greener future for generations to come.
Reported by Ms. Sheeba Williams
Save Earth, Save Life
On the morning of 22nd July 2025, the students of class XI-D of Holy Child Auxilium School, Vasant Vihar, conducted a class assembly based on the theme “SAVE EARTH, SAVE LIFE”. It was conducted in the school playground at 7.25 am during regular assembly. The assembly commenced with an introductory speech reflecting on the theme’s significance. This was followed by the prayer service that emphasized the importance of nature conservation and our duty to protect Earth. A short skit was then presented, beautifully portraying the small actions that can spark big change, reminding everyone that saving the planet begins with awareness, responsibility, and collective effort. The skit was followed by a melodious performance highlighting what a wonderful world we have, adding harmony to the heartfelt message. The assembly was concluded by how the theme “SAVE EARTH, SAVE LIFE” has inspired each one of us to take small but meaningful steps towards a better planet. The final address was delivered by Superior Sr.Clara Saminathan, who praised students for their immense dedication and hard work and highlighted the importance of keeping our surroundings clean. The assembly left everyone enriched by its message of “Protect nature, protect your future”.
Reported by Diya Srivastava
World Conservation Day
On July 28, 2025, Holy Child Auxilium School celebrated Conservation Day with the theme “Save River Yamuna.” The event aimed to raise awareness about the river’s deteriorating condition. Students and teachers participated in the program, held in the school auditorium. A skit depicted the pollution of the River Yamuna and its impact. Dance and song performances conveyed water conservation messages. Students gave speeches and presented posters about the river’s current state. A documentary emphasized the need for immediate action. The event concluded with a pledge to protect natural resources. The program created awareness and motivated everyone to take steps toward saving the River Yamuna. Students were inspired to become responsible citizens and environmental protectors. The initiative was successful in educating and inspiring students. Overall, it was a meaningful experience for all participants. The school looks forward to continuing such initiatives. Students took away valuable lessons. The event was well-organized and engaging. It promoted sustainable practices. The theme resonated with the audience. The program was impactful.
Reported by Ms. Shanthi
Vector-borne diseases
On 28 July 2025, children of class IX H.C.Auxilium,Vasant Vihar presented a small talk on the topic and explained that Dengue, Malaria, and Chikungunya are transmitted by the bite of mosquitoes and pose major public health challenges in the absence of specific treatment against Dengue and Chikungunya. Source reduction, i.e., reducing the breeding ground, is the only effective means for the prevention of mosquito breeding and for the control of these diseases. They participated in the Poster poster-making competition on the topic “Common vectors & preventive measures to be taken to safeguard our health”
Reported by Ms. Sheeba
Eco Badges
Holy Child Auxilium, in collaboration with Go Sharpener Pvt. Ltd., actively participated in an eco-friendly initiative by preparing badges for the event Rhythm through the collection and exchange of 200 kilograms of old newspapers. This meaningful collaboration not only encouraged students to contribute towards environmental sustainability but also instilled in them the values of recycling and responsible resource management. By transforming waste into a source of creativity and learning, the initiative reflected the school’s commitment to fostering ecological awareness and nurturing a sense of responsibility among young learners.
Recognition Day 2025, H.C AUXILIUM, R.K. PURAM
Salesian Sisters, Kolkata
As part of the Recognition Day celebrations on 25th July 2025, the students of H.C AUXILIUM, R.K. PURAM presented a powerful and meaningful dance performance on the theme Saving the Planet Earth. The performance aimed to raise awareness about critical environmental issues and encourage sustainable practices.
Through expressive dance and creative storytelling, the students depicted the harmful effects of human activities such as deforestation, water pollution, and air pollution. The performance showed how the cutting down of trees not only destroys nature but also forces birds and other wildlife to lose their natural homes. The sight of birds searching for shelter highlighted the deeper impact of environmental destruction on all living creatures. The performance also focused on solutions, showcasing the positive impact of planting trees and making eco-friendly choices.
Parents, teachers, and guests who attended the event watched the performance with great interest and responded with enthusiastic applause. The dance was appreciated not only for its artistic value but also for the strong environmental message it delivered. Overall, the performance was a memorable and inspiring part of the celebration. It successfully used art as a powerful medium to communicate the importance of environmental conservation and the responsibility we all share in protecting our planet.
Say No to Plastic, yes to a Greener Future!”
Eco Club Awareness Campaign -H.C. Auxilium, R.K. Puram
Salesian Sisters, Kolkata
On 4th July 2025, the Eco Club of H.C. Auxilium, R.K. Puram, led by its enthusiastic captains and members from Classes 4 and 5, launched a vibrant campaign to spread awareness about the harmful effects of plastic on the environment. Guided by their dedicated teachers, the students aimed to promote the use of eco-friendly alternatives such as paper and cloth bags.
To maximize the outreach, the students were divided into 7 groups, each named after a flower. Serving as young environmental ambassadors, they visited various classrooms to deliver short yet impactful talks. Their message focused on the dangers of plastic pollution and the importance of adopting sustainable habits in daily life.
The campaign’s powerful slogan – “DON’T SUFFOCATE THE EARTH, SAY NO TO PLASTIC” – echoed through the corridors, capturing the essence of the initiative. It inspired many to reflect on their choices and motivated students to take small but meaningful steps towards protecting the planet.
Response to Laudato Si` at Auxilium, Ghutiapara
Salesian Sisters, Kolkata
Planting Trees and conserving nature
On 11 July 2025, the Ministry of Education organized the “Ek ped Maa ke naam 2.0” campaign for planting a tree to show our tribute to our own mother as well as to protect Mother Earth. 18 primary students of Auxilium Convent School, Ghutiapara, together with their sisters and teachers, with great joy, planted different types of trees around the school premises. Students were very happy to nurture the soil and plant trees to protect our Mother Earth. This campaign brought a deep sense of responsibility towards nature, exemplifying the spirit of Mission Life and the lifestyle of the environment.
Nurturing the Earth
On 18 July 2025, the sisters and 25 boarders of Kripalaya Ghutiapara nurtured the soil with profound happiness and enthusiasm and prepared the soil for paddy cultivation. Nurturing the soil, removing the grasses, they built a deep relationship with the soil and nature, and were eager to protect and sustain the environment, as well as working together, they built community communion among themselves. Students developed and built a relationship with nature, soil, and plants, and understand the importance of environmental conservation, protection, and how to sustain the environment.
Embracing nature with love
On 22 July 2025, the sisters and 24 boarders of Kripalaya Ghutiapara community, with great passion and delight, nurtured the seedlings. They promoted environmental stability, ecosystem health, biodiversity, and environmental sustainability by nurturing the seeds of groundnut and aahar dal. It was really a day full of joy where all the community members nurtured seedlings and experienced the warmth of the soil, and immersed themselves in natural beauty by giving their time and energy to the motherland.
Laudato Si` in Action at Snehadhan Bareilly
Ecological Conversion
Salesian Sisters Kolkata: On Tuesday, 01 July, the community welcomed the nine boarders with great joy and happiness after their summer vacation with saplings with love and affection. It was demonstrated in a unique and eco-friendly way to foster environmental awareness and a sense of responsibility among them. This initiative has been implemented to encourage students to understand the importance of trees and environmental conservation. Finally, Sr. Kallirikumkalayil Anna, the director of the community, wished them all the best for their studies. Boarders thanked Sisters for the initiative and beautiful welcome.
Environmental Week observed at Auxilium Convent School, New Chumta
Salesian Sisters, Kolkata Province: Auxilium Convent School, New Chumta, observed Environmental Week from June 23rd to 28th, 2025, to raise awareness about environmental conservation and promote eco-friendly practices among students and staff. Each day featured activities that encouraged hands-on learning and a deep sense of responsibility towards nature.
- Day 1 – 23rd June: The week began with a Nature Walk, where students explored the natural surroundings. It was an enjoyable and refreshing experience, allowing them to appreciate the beauty of nature and understand its significance.
- Day 2 – 24th June: Students from various classes engaged in a DIY Eco-Friendly Product activity. They created natural cleaners, paper bags, and cloth bags, promoting sustainable alternatives to plastic and chemical products.
- Day 3 – 25th June: An exciting Eco-Fashion Show was held as an inter-house competition. Students showcased creative outfits designed from recycled materials, combining fashion with environmental awareness.
- Day 4 – 26th June: Class XII Science students presented a Documentary Screening on the types of pollution and their possible solutions. They put in great effort by collecting local images to highlight how the Earth and surrounding areas are being polluted, creating a powerful impact on the audience.
- Day 5 – 27th June: A Cleanliness Drive was organized where students actively cleaned both the inside and outside areas of the campus, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a clean environment.
- Day 6 – 28th June: The week concluded with a Tree Plantation Drive, where both staff and students planted numerous saplings as a commitment to a greener planet. The day’s special guest, Ms. Tshering Dahal, retired Principal, addressed the students and shared valuable insights on environmental conservation.
The Environmental Week ended on a high note, leaving everyone with a strong message to continue nurturing nature and taking small steps every day toward a sustainable future.
Laudato Si` Seed Project in action at St. Mary’s School, Geyzing
On 3rd and 4th June 2025, St. Mary’s Convent School Gayzing conducted an Awareness Programme as a part of the Seed Project in action in favour of the LS and in anticipation of the World Environment Day, 2025 under the tutelage of Ms. Ruby Banerjee in association with the Principal, Sr. Archana Kujur, Sr. Medlin Lakra and Ms. Bhawana Tamang in partnership with the GA and Ecology coordinator Sr. Mini. The students of classes XI and XII participated in the Awareness Programme. The total number of participants was twenty-five.
On the first day, 3rd June 2025, they were led through the prayers, prayer songs for the conservation of environment and were shown a short video based on the directives given in a letter of Pope Francis on Climate Change, it’s impact on the environment and the society, and the possible solutions that the present generation could adapt to conserve the environment to build a sustainable world for the future. It was followed by a group discussion in which the students exchanged their learning outcomes, inspirations drawn and the awareness programme’s take-home messages.
As St. Mary’s is situated in the lap of nature itself, the students were taken for a nature walk within the premises so that they could appreciate, enjoy and be thankful for this valuable gift (natural beauty) which many are deprived of. As St. Mary’s, Geyzing is equipped with a farming land, so on the second day, 4th June 2025, the students were taken to the vegetable farming area to help them relate to the impact of climate change, deterioration of environment and the contamination of land, water and air on the world and its components, be it living or non-living.
Later, returning from the outdoor activity, the students vowed to be the ambassadors and promote awareness about the necessity of preserving and conserving the environment to build a sustainable world for not only the present but also for future generations. Overall, it was a thought-provoking and experiential experience for the students.
World Environment Day:”Cleaning with Care, Creating with Love: A Green Mission at Sacred Heart”
On 5th June 2025, the Sacred Heart Novitiate Community, Ranchi, celebrated World Environment Day with the theme: “Putting an End to Plastic Pollution and using them constructively.”
In the afternoon, around 2:00 p.m., ten novices, accompanied by their Novice Mistress, Sr. Lily D’Souza, actively took part in a plastic clean-up drive. They joyfully collected plastic waste scattered around the premises and the nearby surroundings. Each novice enthusiastically participated, making the task a spirited and meaningful effort. After the clean-up, the collected plastic waste was creatively reused to make plastic bricks from plastic bottles, promoting the idea of recycling and constructive usage of waste materials.
In the evening, a special prayer service was held. The Altar was beautifully decorated, and meaningful symbols such as a globe, candle, water, soil, wheat, and salt were placed around it—each representing different elements of creation. The service included the Ecological Examination and the ‘Laudato Si’ Chaplet, which offered moments of deep reflection on the beauty and responsibility of caring for our common home. Prayers and hymns fitting the occasion were sung with love and devotion, uplifting the spirit of all present.
This World Environment Day was a beautiful opportunity for the community to praise and thank God for the gift of creation, and to renew their commitment to protect and cherish it as a sign of love for the Creator.
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