On the bright morning of 7^th February, 2017, the students of Auxilium Convent School, Barasat assembled in the auditorium for the much awaited Thanksgiving programme conducted by Cl.VIII and the prize distribution ceremony. The programme commenced at 8:30 A.M. with the lighting of the lamp and garlanding the potrait of Mother Mary to express our gratitude towards the Almighty. Then we had a reading of the various Holy Scripture to help us grow spiritually. This was followed by a number of prayers and a prayer dance to invoke Almighty’s grace . Then we had a heart warming long and inspirational video portraying how we can give something back to the world. Then we had the boys of Cl.VIII. Next was a magical Hogwarts themed powerpoint presentation showing our beloved teachers, sisters and non teaching staff members. This brought an end to the Thanksgiving programme at 9:30 A.M. The mike was handed over to Cl.XII for their last vote of thanks. The students of Cl.XII took us down their sweet memory lane, their incredible halcyon school days. They also brought a small token of love for their alma mater. Then we moved on to the prize distribution ceremony. The middle school co-ordinator, Ms.Dola Roy took over for the middle school prizes and the high school co-ordinator Ms.Saswati gave out the high school prizes. Our Principal Sr.Clara declared  Blue House was the Best House of the year amidst tremendous applause. The event came to an end at 10:15 A.M.

                                                                                                          Bipasha Bhowmick

                                                                                                                  IX B

On 4^th and 5^th February the young Auxilians of Barasat expressed their gratitude to God for His blessings and protections during the year 2015- 16. For primary class IV and for high school class VIII organised the day’s celebration. During the prayer service all those who were involved in making the scholastic Year worthy of praise were appreciated. There were lighting of the lamp to invoke God’s presence amidst the gathering,  Scripture readings from different  religions’ Holy Books to recall His wonderful deeds,  melodious singing and dances to express  gratitude to God whole heartedly, prayers to invoke His blessings and also video clippings to mark the 25^th Years of blessings upon the institutions. All the pioneers, principals, animators and staff members were honoured through power point presentation which presented the 25 glorious years and their legacy.

There were prize distribution ceremony for all the extra-curricular and co-curricular activities and the overall best performing house was announced. The best house trophy was grabbed by the Green House both for primary as well as high school.

At the end Superior Sr. Stella showed an inspiring video and invited the gathering to acknowledge every good things done in life. Sr. Rosy also through her video presentation appreciated and congratulated everyone and left the gathering moved with gratitude. Indeed there was a song of gratitude in each one’s heart for the great efforts made by the management, staff and students in making the year a wonderful one.

Sr. Basanti  FMA