Karam Festival

Sep2

 

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On 31 August 2014 the Aspirants and Postulants participated in the Karam Festival which was celebrated in our Parish, Our Lady of Lourdes, Barasat, organized by the parish priest, Rev. Fr. Antony Rodricks. It began with the solemn Holy Eucharist presided over by Rev. Fr. Sylvester Toppo. In his homily, he broadens the idea of Karam Festival. Soon after Mass we had competition on Karam dance. Eight groups participated in this competition. Our Aspirants were awarded for the Best Dance prize with a trophy. It was followed by a festive meal. All felt happy and were grateful to our Parish Priest. 

Sr. Delpina Bag                    

 

 

Inauguration of the Bicentenary of Don Bosco’s birth at Auxilium Barasat

Sep2

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Auxilium Convent School Barasat had the sublime experience of inaugurating the Bicentenary year of Don Bosco’s birth on 22nd August 2014. It was celebrated as the Auxilium family: the school and DB tech students honoured their father solemnly.  The program was organized by the Bosco house. It started at 8.15 am with escorting the portrait of Don Bosco from sisters’ residents. Sisters accompanied the portrait as the Bosco House marched in unison towards the school. Then the portrait was placed in a prominent place and garlanded, followed by lighting the lamp and hoisting the bi-centenary flag. The unveiling of collage and displaying of flex revealed Don Bosco’s service to the youth for two centuries. Rev. Sr. Stella gave meaningful message; once again reminding the three years preparation and inviting to imitate Don Bosco and make oneself a beautiful gift for the Lord.The event came to a close by the releasing of 200 balloons and declaration by Rev. Sr. Stella the mega celebrations open. The Bosco house invited the whole school to make promise to make the upcoming year more colourful, joyous and bright by imbibing his spirit and spirituality. The slogan Bosco Bosco filled the air of Auxilium and the symbolic balloons carried the cheers of youngsters to their friend Don Bosco.

Sr. Basanti Fma

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Hail O Mother India

Sep2

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On the 15th of August as our country celebrates its Independence day, the Auxilium Convent school too observed the day with great enthusiasm and vigour. This day has been a new dawn for every Indian citizen since 15th August 1947. And this day recalls the long years of struggles by many brave people who fought courageously to free India from the clutches of British. In order to pay homage to all those who sacrificed their lives for  better tomorrow were remembered gratefully and joined together in humble prayer for our Mother Land which continues to suffer the slavery of poverty, injustice, corruption, religious intolerance  and many other evils.

Thus paying tribute to all the freedom fighters our school celebrated Independence Day meaningfully. First of all the Chief guest Rev. Fr. Alphonso Francis along with two animators, Sr. principal and sisters were escorted by Middle school. After the flag hoisting and National Anthem all moved to the auditorium and there the chief guest was welcomed with a welcome speech and the bouquet of flowers. The tiny tots invoked God’s blessings through their prayer dance. There were various competitions such as patriotic songs, quiz, and fancy dress based on the heroes of our nation at the time of its struggle. The skits by high school depicted the various movements in the course of India’s struggle for freedom. All the competitions were repeating the Indian history and filling the hearts with awe and gratitude for all that is done to make our country free.

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The message by the chief guest really led to breathe the rich air of our Mother Land especially of Bengal as Fr. Alphonso sang the song “kholahawa” by Rabindra Nath Tagore. He asked the gathering what was the wish for 68th Independence Day. As the answer came unanimously: freedom, peace, justice etc. He told that it is within everyone. He concluded saying, what we need is to realize all the goodness present in each one and around us and make our country a better place to live on. The “Kholahawa” of our Mother land is the real sign of true freedom.

Sr. Basanti Ekka fma

Inauguration of bicentenary celebration of the birth of Don Bosco at St. Mary’s Convent School Geyzing

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On 16th August, 6 Sisters and 3 teachers along with the 37 Brass Band members joined in the twin celebration of the opening of the Bicentenary celebration of the Birth of Don Bosco and the Silver Jubilee of the Don Bosco School Malbasey. The Chief Guest of the event was Mr. Lancelot Joseph Fuller, the Deputy Secretary of CISCE, New Delhi and the former Chief Minister of Sikkim, Mr. N. B. Bhandari.

Then again on 21st August, we inaugurated the Bicentenary of the Birth of Don Bosco   in John Paul II Hall. The celebration started at 8.30 am with the school Brass Band leading School Captain and the Captains of four houses followed by two students carrying the bust of St. John Bosco to the stage.  Our parish priest Rev. Fr. Walter Crasta garlanded the bust of Don Bosco. It was followed by the lighting of the lamp by the representatives of the Educating Community viz.  Sr. Superior, two teachers, a parent, a past pupil and a student. The students offered various symbolic offerings like book, ball, chain, flower, national Flag and dove and prayed for various intentions. Then Sr. Superior, unveiled the Bicentenary painting of Don Bosco done by the students and declared the great event open. She also gave the message on Preventive System which was propounded by St. John Bosco. After that three students and a Past Pupil shared their Salesian educative experience. This was followed by the Oath taking ceremony by the students and also by Sisters and teachers. They pledged to walk in the footsteps of Don Bosco in holiness and to re- dedicate their lives to serve God, society and the young more zealously so as to make them good and honest citizens  of our motherland and that of heaven.P1140791

Before the conclusion of the celebration, once again the Brass Band members displayed the formation DON   B O S C O   and Roshup Gurung, a class ten student intoned the hymn playing the trumpet “Let us sing of our Father the glory…”. The entire hall vibrated with shout of     slogans “Long live Don Bosco, Evviva Don Bosco etc..”

The programme came to end by singing the Rejuvenating Salesian Youth Anthem “Salesian Youth Arise”.

 

ARCEIS GOSPEL MELODY – 2014

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On 9th August 2014, St. Mary’s Convent School, hosted the Gospel Melody -2014 for classes seven and below. The theme chosen for this year was “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.” (Mt. 5:7), the theme for the World Day of Youth in Krakow.

Four ARCEIS (Association of the Roman Catholic Education Institution in Sikkim)  schools comprising  of 29 students from each school  participated in the competitions. We had Rev. Fr. Dr. Daniel Bara SJ, Principal of Loyola college, Namchi, as the Chief Guest and a few teachers as judges.

The event started with a beautiful Prayer dance invoking the Holy Spirit followed by the lighting of the lamp by the Chief Guest and the Superior Sr. Nirmala Tigga.  The Choir Competition which was Scripture based was the first category of the event. It was followed by the Skit competition on the given theme which was performed through a dance drama or a skit. Third event was the Character presentation of a Scriptural personage with declamation. The final category of the event was the Quiz Competition   which was effectively conducted by Sr. Francesca Lepcha FC from Jorethang.  All the four category of events were well prepared and well presented by each school.

Rev. Fr. Walter Crasta, our parish priest gave away the prizes for individual events and the chief guest Rev. Fr. Daniel Bara gave away the overall trophies. The day’s victory was won by SMS and overall champion cup was bagged by them. St. Xavier School, Pakyong was the first runners up and St. Francis School, Jorethang was the second runners up.   It was indeed a day of great joy for all of us as we had a wonderful opportunity to evangelise and share our faith with the non-Christian recipients of our mission.

The day ended with a common lunch for all in the school premises.

 

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Inaugural function of  the bicentennial of Don Bosco’s Birth

Aug26

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The  Students of Auxilium School Dum Dum  inaugurated the  bicentenary year of Don Bosco’s birth on 19th August. The red house took the lead and animated a prayer service imploring Don Bosco’s intervention to gain God’s blessings on his children, to be true to God and our country through one’s duty and the commitments inherent thereby.

The cultural program including classical dances and songs under a beautiful facade staged the exotic representation of the forthcoming event of Don Bosco’s birthday. A pair of doves was set free highlighting the inner peace and freedom of the children of Don Bosco experienced in such an ambience where joy and mirth goes hand in hand with the spirit work and prayer. 200 gas filled balloons were released by the chief guest Rev.Fr.Antony Earatara SDB to mark the exquisite Joy of this mega event.

While congratulating the School and Red house for organizing this beautiful program honouring our father and friend of Youth Don Bosco, Fr.Antony exhorted the young students to ‘dream big’ as Don Bosco himself dreamed big and made his dreams come true in the course of time. He encouraged them to have the courage to realize their dreams too, keeping in mind that they are not alone in this venture. God is with them always to lead them to greater goals in life. Another special feast of today’s celebrations was the hoisting of the commemorative flag by the chief guest and the pledge taken by all to let the flag of Don Bosco and Mary Mazzarello fly high by keeping up a high standard of ethics and academics in our life as Salesian school students.

 

Don Bosco’s Birth Bicentennial celebrations Inaugurated at Auxilium Dum Dum

Aug26

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On 16th August 2014, the community of Auxilium Dum Dum inaugurated Don Bosco’s birth bicentennial celebration in the community chapel along with the parishioners. His finely decorated statue was garlanded as the joyful voices  echoing  the  hymn ”We thank you O Lord for Don Bosco” rose up to the skies. The introduction to the Eucharistic celebration recounted in brief, the story of the humble beginning of a simple boy of Bechi facing all odds and challenges of life to realize his childhood dream, through his future priestly ministry reaching out to thousands of young people leading them to fullness of life.

Don Bosco lived for the young people of his time to lead them to Jesus; everything he did had this goal in view, said Rev.Fr. Hermil D’Souza the main celebrant of the Holy Eucharist during his clear and eloquent homily. Recalling the Gospel summon “Sir, we want to see Jesus”, he challenged the core-community in the emulation of St. John Bosco in his earnest desire to show Jesus to all our dear ones including the pupils, especially through our educative mission! Don Bosco’s birth centenary will become significant only if we succeed to satiate the hunger of the young to see Jesus. Hence the importance of gearing all activities towards this only goal was emphatically noted upon.

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It was decided to come together to disseminate the knowledge of Don Bosco to all the stakeholders of our educative mission. Obviously the first chance fell on the parents of class seven who had the fortune to assemble in the auditorium for the parents’ orientation course today on ‘successful parenting ‘.  The program began with the video clip on the announcement of the president of America inaugurating the bicentennial of Don Bosco’s Birth Day in America followed by a brief profile of Don Bosco’s life and achievement as a well known educationist and a saint for all. Long Live Don Bosco!!!!!!!

Jaigaon Auxi Youth celebrates the opening of bicentenary of Don Bosco

Aug23

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An individual work sheet based on the life of Sr.  Angela Vallese, a giant missionary was also inserted in the days programme.

To add color for the day there was the camp fire. The sisters along with the participants voiced out the different songs of Don Bosco, his maxims and play let on the life of Don Bosco. Towards the end of the program Sr. Annie encouraged our young people saying, “We must be creative, inventive and passionate for God like Don Bosco. Take the maxim of Don Bosco to your home and do something like him.Let’s give our life to God He will turn it to authentic and real.

On 18th August, the day began with a well prepared morning prayer. The Holy Eucharist was the climax of the day. After breakfast the young people evaluated their experience and there was a positive response from all the youth. The participants said, “It’s good that we love Don Bosco. We want to learn more about the friend of the young. We would like to carry on till we become second Bosco’s in the world.”

LONG LIVE DON BOSCO   !!!

Reported from St. Anthony Convent school Jaigaon

 

 

Teacher’s Seminar at St.Anthony’s Convent School Jaigaon.

Aug23

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On Saturday, 8 August Pearson Group organized a seminar for the teachers of St. Anthony’s Convent School Jaigaon and Gramercy School Dalsingpara. It was conducted at St. Anthony’s Convent School Jaigaon.

The facilitator Madam Soma Banerjee was welcomed with a speech and offering of Khadas. The active and lively personality started her talk on “smile”. She said that a smiling face is appreciated and liked by all especially the students. Therefore she invited all the teachers to start the class with a smile.

The main topic of the seminar was “Classroom Management”. She  talked  on the  need  and  importance  of  classroom  management  for  effective teaching and learning process. In relation to the same she displayed a slide show with different emotional expression on faces. She requested the teachers to put a check on physical and mental abuse. She  said  that  threat  and  punishment  will  have  negative  impact on learning. Instead reward and reinforcement will help the students to Positive Learning. It is said that teaching is not a profession but a vocation. The teachers are to train the students so that they know what they should do before and after school and to know their responsibilities and the consequences.The Facilitator focused on creating positive environment. Teachers are to create positive environment for the students so that they feel that they are of equal importance to all the teachers.She emphasized on modern education which aims at all round development, a holistic and global development of children so that the students realize that they are learning for themselves and for their lives as to become a complete human.During her session she also laid out the differences between proactive and reactive teachers. It was conveyed that a proactive teacher is the one who plans and updates him/herself with his matter so as to suit the need of individuals whereas a reactive teacher does not update herself with the latest innovations.The later part of the session was dealt with the topic “intelligence”. It was clearly stated that all the students are intelligent but they are differently intelligent. A slide show presentation on multiple intelligence was displayed. Teachers are to tackle the students after knowing their different intelligences.The facilitator imparted the knowledge on framing rules. She suggested framing rules involving students so they feel that they are the part of it and equally responsible. She concluded that the classroom management refers to all that a teacher does to organize students, time, space and materials so that instruction in content and student learning can take place. The session concluded with a slide show presentation on the qualities of a good teacher.

A lot of interaction was done and the seminar is sure to prove beneficial to the teachers. It was expected that the teachers apply the learnt matter to classroom teaching. The seminar ended with thanks giving speech and a photo session.  

Reported from St. Anthony Convent school Jaigaon

 

Inauguration of the bicentenary celebration of the birth of Bon Bosco at H.C. Auxilium, R.K. Puram

Aug22

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The Management  and Staff, students of H.C.A , R.K.Puram conducted a beautiful Prayer service to mark this great event. The programme began with the lighting of the lamp by the Sisters and teachers’ representative.  A meaningful action song was put up by the students of Class V “We feel your Presence”. Petitions and symbolic offerings were made by the students of nursery – Class V. A pledge was also taken….to be dutiful, honest and responsible students of Don Bosco, the friend of youth.The service ended with an Italian cum Spanish song to Don Bosco.