On 6^th January 2018,  Auxilium Convent School,  Bandel geared up for a memorable  event of bidding farewell to the  outgoing students of  class XII who had spent 14 years under the loving canopy of Auxilum. The void in the heart of Auxilium was further deepened, when on the same occasion, Miss. Kakoli Bose was to bow out on her active service after years of meritorious teaching.

After extending a warm welcome to Class XII and Miss .Kakoli, along with our respected sisters, teachers, the programme started with a prayer service for the success and well being of the outgoing students. A beautiful ensemble of speeches, poems, songs and dance followed in honour of Miss.Kakoli. She was presented with flowers and cards by the students and teacher body, as a token of her untiring service and love rendered to the school.

The students of Class XI put up wonderful performances for class XII, a rhythmic presentation of their life changing journey of 14 years, a comic rendition of a popular movie 3 idiots focusing on changing perceptions and a medley of melodies that perfectly captured the big and small moments of their school life. On request Ms. Kakoli came up to the stage and addressed the gathering, sharing her varied experiences and memories with the Auxilium family, whom she had accepted as her own. The superior Sr.Elizabeth Valliyil spoke to the outgoing students of Class XII and to Ms.Kakoli wishing them all luck, success and health. Finally, the school leaders came up to the stage for one last time to hand over the responsibilities they had dutifully discharged over the past two years, to Sr. Elizabeth Valliyil  the Superior. The school captain expressed her love and gratitude to the school, on behalf of her batch mates.

On 23^rd November 2017, a prayer moment led by Mrs. Anita Gomes brought together the students of Classes III and IV of the Bengali medium to bid farewell to the Class IV students. Sneha Paul, the school captain read a farewell address thanking the Institution, the staff and students and collaborators for all the good they received in the years gone by.

Utpama Bhowmick, representative of Class III read an address for the Class IV students and thanked them for being brothers and sisters to them in every way. This was followed by “expressions of gratitude” by a few students of Class IV of the experience and the good they received from this Institution. Sr. Rosina, the animator, finally exhorted the students to be beacon lights of good example wherever they may go and put into practice whatever good they have learnt from the school. The students then offered a portrait of Rabindranath Tagore as a sign of their love, appreciation and gratitude to the Institution. They too, each received a small gift for which they were happy and contented with. We wished them all the best in the near future.

 On Saturday 16^th September 2017, Holy Child Auxilium, R.K. Puram School bid a tearful  farewell to two of our teachers Mrs. Reena Victor and  Mrs. Helen Lobo. The day started with a prayer service followed by a beautiful cultural programme prepared by the students and the staff to show their love and gratitude for their generous and dedicated service to the Institution during the past years. The programme ended with a meaningful prayer asking God to bless them abundantly as they begin a new chapter in their life.

No bond is forever. Similarly, no separation is without pain. This pain was experienced by every Auxilians on 19^th May as we bid farewell to our dear Miss Ayesha from Auxilium.

The day started with a cultural programme for Rabindra Jayanti followed by the farewell programme. A feeling of nostalgia, love and a tinge of sadness had enveloped the school hall. The event started with a poem recited by the students of class XII C which spoke volumes of our affections towards Ms. Ayesha. A wonderful speech presented in a witty manner, spoke about how much of an impact Miss Ayesha has had upon the students heart, not just through teaching but also through her loving and kind nature.

This was followed by a series of retro Bollywood songs sung by a group of class XII. This surely seemed to gain the audience’s attention and brought broad smiles to everyone’s face. The audience began to clap and croon to the rhythm of the melodies. After the completion of this segment, traditional Rabindra Sangeet was sung by girls clad in yellow-red sarees from middle school. A classical dance followed the series of songs.

 Miss Ayesha was then called upon the stage to express her experiences and feelings. The hall resounded with loud applause as she spoke her parting words. She expressed her gratitude towards all her colleagues, students and sisters both past and present, who played a vital part in moulding her.Ms. Ayesha appreciated the programme and thanked the girls for their love and the effort expended on her behalf. She referred to all of her students as her ‘Heart-throb’ and gave them her words of wisdom. ‘Work harder than others, know more than others and expect less then others’ was the secret mantras for success she gave before leaving the stage.

Sr. Esther then appreciated Ms. Ayesha in a speech which she said was ‘from the depth of her heart’. She also thanked Ms. Ayesha for her 30 years of exemplary service to the institution and prayed for her good health and well-being in the future.She disclosed the fact that it was Ms. Ayesha birthday. Sister Esther handed Miss Ayesha a momento of our love in the form of a gift which was accompanied by thunderous applause and a birthday song. This marked the end of the farewell with best wishes for Ms. Ayesha.

Jaanvi Saraf

Rikita Halder

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The farewell of Class XII students was organized by the management, staff and students of H.C. Auxilium Vasant Vihar  on Tuesday, 24 January 2017, in the school auditorium. It was a day that encompassed feelings of nostalgia and enthusiasm, the day when the entire school bearing heaviness in their hearts bid the final goodbye to the outgoing students of Class XII and the day when this group of young girls set out of their alma mater into the new world outside.

The program commenced with the head girl Deepi Garg’s meticulously prepared address to the gathering which was followed by the lighting of the lamp by the Superior Sr. Maria P., Sr. Celine Alexander, Sr. Kanchan, representatives of class XII students and the former Head Girl of the school, Merilyn Thomas.

            After invoking God’s blessings for the welfare and luck of the outgoing students through a prayer service and prayer song, various students of Std. XI clad in Punjabi attire performed a zealous dance and were applauded by the audience. The hosts of the day then conducted a game for the guests of the show. The follow up to this was a melodious and serene duet performed by Aarciah Thouman and Feba Bovas, which brought tears into the eyes of all the departing students. Representatives from each section shared their views and experiences of their life in school with all present.           Sr. Maria P. gave away the trophies to the outgoing Cabinet Members in appreciation of their dedication towards their duties, and blessed all the students for their future endeavours. Sr. Celine Alexander, then announced the formal release of the School Magazine, Sr. Maria P. and the Auxilian released the Magazine amidst cheers from the audience present and handed over the first copy to the editor Ms Rita Bakshi. The farewell programme concluded with dance followed by lunch.

 At Auxilium Kalyani on 16^th December, the sisters, staff and students gathered to bid farewell to Mrs. Dipti.  She had been a dedicated  staff for the past 32 years. The programme began with a brief prayer moment to raise our hearts and minds to the Almighty God and thank him for the gift of Mrs. Dipti to this Institution who left no stone unturned for the well being and upbringing of the children. She always taught the children to love God and to pray. Her dealings with the children was praiseworthy with her motherly assistance, guidance and exhortations.

The students offered her bouquets and small gifts as a token of their great love and gratitude towards her. Sr. Rosina on behalf of the sisters, staff and students expressed our appreciation, gratitude and thanks for her total and dedicated service to this Institution. Tear filled Mrs. Dipti too expressed her gratitude to all the sisters, the staff and students.

In an emotional atmosphere the students, staff and management of the school bid adieu to our dear  Superior Sr. Teresa Ruben, on 20th May, 2016, at H. C. Auxilium School campus. The programme commenced with felicitating the Superior with bouquet of flowers  and cards wishing her good luck.
The school Head girl,in her nostalgic speech, expressed her sincere and heartfelt thanks on behalf of the school for Superior’s selfless service rendered to the institution.
A beautiful self-composed poem was recited by Feba Bovas of class IX. This was followed by a melodious song sung by the school choir. Superior Sr. Ruben then addressed the gathering, expressing her love and affection towards us and all her time spent in the school. The programme concluded with a thanksgiving speech by the school vice head girl.

Self Composed Poem by Feba Bovas

When I sat down to write this poem

I found myself in a dilemma

A dilemma of whether I should portray you

Differently than your image in my head.

Now don’t get offended

For I was utterly confused at this matter so trifling

Because as far back as I could remember your face here,

I remembered it smiling.

Smiling through speeches ,programs , songs, and dances

And if I dare say so, sometimes even through your rare scoldings.

So then, should I have taken my chances?

But then I think I’ll just stick with  a simple ”Thank You”.

Thank you for being here for us

Ever  ready to help in every step of the way.

Thank you for steering and guiding us

When we went hopelessly astray.

Thank you for every single thing that you did throughout your stay,

Thank you for all the hope and encouragement you threw our wayward way.

I could say it in a hundred different ways;

‘gracias’ in Spanish,the French ‘ Je Vous remercie’ or the Arabic ‘ shukran’

But I shall just stick to the simple and the known,

Words often spoken yet seldom understood ‘Thank you’.

I say this for you seemed to understand

And I assure you; all I say is true.

And what I have to say is just one final, tiny thing

Thank you, for being you.

– Feba Bovas