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Environmental Week observed at Auxilium Convent School, New Chumta

Jul27

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

Jun7

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”

Jun6

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.

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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.

Environment Day Celebration at Auxilium Convent School, Dum Dum

Jul3

The Auxilium Convent School, Dum Dum primary students celebrated Environment Day on 26 June 2024.  The theme of the Environment Day Celebration was focused on inculcating in the students the habit of saving water and energy. The event consisted of an action song and a poem on nature. After the program, the students offered a plant to the teachers and sisters as a gesture of care for nature, the common home. They also pledged themselves to save water and energy, plant more trees and use CNG.

A student, Tiana Rajak of class 3A and Aahana Biswas of class 3B said after the function: “We will use a cycle or take a walk to go from one place to another place’. Aaditri Pan added: “Whenever she sees water flowing from the tap, she will close it”. Kiara Das and Aishika Nandi said, “While brushing they will not open the tap and brush”. Tejaswini convincingly said, ‘She will not use plastic articles.’ Other students affirmed that they will save electricity by switching off the lights and fans in the room when it is not in use. Anvi Kundu decided that she would not waste paper. Ahana Roy promised to pick up the plastics or rapers thrown on the road.

The celebration reminds us of the urgent need to protect our planet and encourages us to adopt more sustainable practices in our daily lives.

AUXI – ENVIRONMENTAL DAY: Tree Plantation Drive

Jun28

AUXILIUM BANDEL: Auxilium Convent School, Bandel organized a “Tree Plantation Drive” with the Past Pupils Association (Bandel Unit) and the Salesian Cooperators of Bandel. It is an initiative to plant around 3000 trees within 4 months. The inaugural ceremony of this noble task was held on 27 June 2024 in the School Hall of Auxilium Convent School, Bandel.

A cultural programme highlighted the menace of global warming and climate change. The ceremony was presided over by Mrs. Anindita Mondal Rajbanshi the Ward Councillor for Ward 3, Hooghly Chinsurah Municipality, Principal Sr. Clara Saminathan, Salesian Cooperator representative Mr. Francis Mondal.

After the inauguration, all the eminent personalities of the day along with Office Bearers of the Past Pupil Association (Bandel Unit), 20 students, 30 Past Pupils and the Salesian Cooperators headed for Keota Sarat Park for the Plantation drive. The site was in a densely populated locality. Sr. Clara Saminathan along with student representative and Ms  Anindita planted the first sapling. It was followed by all the others. A total of 6 saplings were planted and watered. The local people were very appreciative of this initiative taken. A gardener was also appointed to tend to the saplings in the days to come.

The day’s programme ended with a pledge to continue this noble task for the betterment of Mother Earth. The entire programme as well as this noble initiative has been covered by a local media house “Hooghly News” and telecast to raise social awareness among the people.