ARCEIS FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT
ARCEIS football tournament (C/D) division boys was hosted by St. Mary’s Convent School, Geyzing on 4-5 July 2014. The participating schools were Don Bosco School, Malbasey; Namchi Public School, Namchi; St. Joseph’s School, Rhenock; St. Joseph’s School, Martam; St. Xaviers’ School , Pakyong and St. Mary’s Convent School, Geyzing. The tournament was declared open on 4th July 2014, by Rev. Fr. Walter Costa, the Parish Priest of St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Geyzing. On the following day the Chief Guest was Rev. Fr. Noby George, SDB, Principal of DBS, Malbasey and the President of ARCEIS. The semi-finals and the final were also witnessed by Shri Namgyal Bhutia, the Sports in-charge, HRDD, West Sikkim. The final match was played between SXS, Pakyong and NPS, Namchi.SXS lifted the tournament while NPS, the 1st Runners Up and St. Mary’s Convent School the 2nd Runners Up. Trophies and medals were given by the Chief Guest and Superior Sr. Nirmala Tigga presented to the referees token of gratitude. Sameek Subba of SXS, Pakyong was declared the best player of the tournament was awarded trophy by Shri Namgyal Bhutia. Finally, Mrs. Anushuya Limboo concluded the two days event with vote of thanks to the participants, the Principals of the various participating schools, the Officials and Guest, the students, the organizing Committee and the School management team.
Mr. Gopal Kaphlay
SMS Geyzing
St. Anthony’s Convent School Welcomes Sr. Provincial and the Council
St. Anthony’s Convent School, Jaigaon, witnessed a glorious moment when Sr. Maria Pettayil, the provincial visited on 27th June, 2014. She had arrived in Jaigaon on the previous day with other six sisters from different parts of the province. They were all welcomed heartily by the whole school during the morning assembly with a thunderous clap. ‘Khadas’(traditional garland)were offered by Sradha Thapa, the school captain to the sister Provincial and all other sisters.
The Literary captain, Lovely Praveen delivered the welcome speech on behalf of the school. She expressed gratitude and thanked sister provincial for her constant love and support towards the school. Then the whole assembly sang the welcome song.
Sister Annie, the superior introduced all the sisters to the students and the teachers. She honoured their dedicated service in different fields. Then the Sister provincial was invited to speak few words to the students. In her speech she thanked everyone for their presence and dedicated service to the school. She narrated an inspirational short story of butterflies inspiring everyone to live like them joyfully. She also told that God loves us abundantly without failure. At the end Sushmita Chhetri, the vice captain gave vote of thanks.
By Lovely Praveen
Class XII, B
Life Skills Champion – DB Tech
Life skills champion training was organized by DB Tech India for the selected staff from the various parts of India. It was conducted at the Bangalore Provincial house from 2nd June -10th June by the Sky Blue. The following were the topics dwelt during the seminar.
The three pillars of Life Skills Champion:
- PERSONAL SKILLS – Explore and know Thy Self
- INTERPERSONAL SKILLS – Working with Others
- LEADERSHIP SKILLS – Leading and Dealing with Self and Others
13 topics to make us Life Skills Champions are:
- Perceptions and values
- Goal setting
- Decision Making
- Team Work & Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Managing Time
- Initiative & Drive
- Self Esteem and Attitude
- Handling Emotions
- Communication Skills
- Interviewing Skills
- Gender Sensitivity
- Managing Money
The training enriched the participants with various life skill activities, helped them to discover and develop the new initiatives and to prepare to cope up with challenges gracefully and positively. The ultimate change can come only from self and not from anywhere else ultimately I am responsible for my actions.Life Skills Champion could make the world a better place for themselves and for others.
Sr. Leelamma P.
Inauguration and Blessing
On 28th June 2014, the long awaited day brought delight, excitement and surprises for the community of ‘Nirmala Niketan’, Jaigaon. The newly constructed residence of the sisters was officially blessed by Fr. Rajesh Barla, the parish priest of St. Mary’s Church,Mechia village and inaugurated by Provincial Sr. Maria Pettayil and Animator Sr. Annie Thevarkunnel in the presence of the Provincial Councilors, sisters from the neighboring communities of North Bengal, collaborators and the recipients of our mission. The Holy Eucharist was the climax of the day. After which the assembly gathered in front of the residence for a short prayer service. Sr. Maria lighted the lamp, which was placed at the entrance of the house, reminding everyone that Jesus is the True Light ever present in the house where all are welcomed to experience His warmth and love. The memorable and joyous day was ended by invoking the blessings of Mary, the Immaculate Heart.
Sr. Pranati S.
Inauguration of DB Tech – Gobra
After a long mobilization for DB Tech on Wednesday, 18th June became a historical day for Auxilium Promotional Centre, Gobra. With much joy we are able to inaugurate DB Tech in the presence of Sr. Francesca Ekka, Sr. Philomena, Sr. Sherley, Mrs. Satabdi, Sisters, Sir Bablu, Sir Mark and the students. Sr. Sherley, the centre coordinator, took the initiative of hosting the inauguration programme. The programme was consists of invoking the Holy Spirit, reading from the Bible, “We are the Salt of the Earth and Light of the World” and lighting of the Lamp by various representatives. It was followed by offering of prayer to God asking His blessing upon the students and their families. Superior Sr. Francesca encouraged the students and shared the life of Don Bosco, how he helped others and encouraged the youngsters to proceed towards their goal recalling the words of Don Bosco ‘WORK, BREAD AND HEAVEN”. Mrs. Satabdi shared her few experiences at DB Tech and how she reached the position of a state coordinator from a simple trainer. Sr. Philomena Chirammal too welcomed the students and spoke on dignity of hard work which brings joy and happiness. Mr. Mark, the teacher gave vote of thanks to all who were present and also shared his experiences of mobilization. The programme was concluded with the National Anthem.
Mr. Bablu
NEW TEACHERS SEMINAR ON DON BOSCO’S SYSTEM OF EDUCATION
Induction programme for new teachers was conducted on 15th June 2014 by Fr. Joe Arimpoor SDB (Director DBARK, New Delhi).He began by stressing on the need for an induction program in an institution stating that it prepares a teacher in tune with the institutions culture.
Fr. Joe established a relation between knowledge and awareness which later leads to a greater insight and enables a person to deal with his problems. He laid stress on the need to read as THOSE WHO READ ARE THOSE WHO LEAD.
An Auxilian teacher must know her students inside out. A good educator identifies the
hidden potentialities of a student and accompanies them to realize them. This identification
of potentialities can be done by the PASTORAL APPROACH as propagated by Don Bosco
good educator is like a good shepherd. He must possess the following seven qualities:
- Know his student deeply.
- Be present everywhere.
- Lead them towards greener pastures.
- Protect the sheep.
- Run after the lost sheep.
- Make sacrifices.
- Lay down his life.
Fr. Joe laid stress on the presence of teachers and sisters with the students at all times which must be corrective, directive appreciating, encouraging and animating presence.
An educator must just not be a certified teacher but also a qualified one. She must know how to lead to draw out and to develop the students. He continued by drawing the difference between discipline and culture of discipline. Discipline is by force and external while culture of discipline is internal and based on conviction, values and principles. Thus he tried motivating the teachers to move from the practice of punishment and reward to Reason, Love and God. The teachers were then given a list of instructions from Don Bosco to the Educators and in a group the teachers were asked to identify the 3 most and 3 least practiced exercises.
Auxilian school culture was also discussed in detail. Culture was defined as the integration of values, beliefs, attitude, spirit, style, tradition and rules.
On 16th June 2014 the seminar for all the teachers was conducted and it was based on Auxilium School Culture. The workshop was informative and was conducted in a very enthusiastic way by the resource person who with the help of anecdotes, examples and his own personal experience made the workshop participative and interesting one.
By Ms.Sunita Singh
Unexpected cyclone attack
On 8th June 2014, is an unforgettable day for ‘Vicuna Nivas, Jumaikela and the surrounding areas. At 2.00 p. m unexpectedly cyclone attacked this area. It was short but the disaster was great. It turned and twisted the trees and its branches and uprooted huge trees in the playground and in the garden. Play ground was looking like a battle field. In the neighbourhood walls were thrown down and the houses were blown off. There was heavy rain fall accompanied by hail stones, lightening and thundering. The situation was very frightening. Student’s cycle shed also destroyed as the branches fell on it. The rain lasted till 4 p.m. The disaster of our garden was greater. All the fruit trees and the fruits were ruined. Mangoes were full under the tree, most of the banana trees were broken with its tender fruits, huge mulberry tree was uprooted and the Jamun trees laden with unripe fruits branches were down to the ground. The Primary student’s midday meal kitchen was down on the ground. Situation was heart breaking. First time such a disaster happened in this area. Seeing all these two boarders Sashikanta and Niketa Xalxo exclaimed in the words of Job; “The Lord has given and the Lord has taken away. Let us praise the name of the Lord”. We thank the Almighty for protecting our lives and saving us from greater disasters.
Sr. Shanti Tirkey
DB Tech (BASE) inaugurated at Auxilium Promotional Center, Barasat
The 1st batch of BASE (Bosco Academy of Skill And Employment) at Auxilium Convent Promotional Center Barasat, for Hospitality (Housekeeping & Food & Beverage) & Retail Management kicked off with its 5 days orientation programme on 2nd June 2014. It will continue for the next 90 days and thereafter.
The solemn inauguration of the three months course took place on 4th June at 9.30 am during a meaningful prayer service with 20 enthusiastic young men and women who have been enrolled so far. The program started with the welcoming of the Students and the Sisters by Sr. Sherley K. The Prayer song “WELCOME HOLY SPIRIT” created a suitable atmosphere for the inaugural prayer. Then a short passage was readout from the Bible by Sr. Sherley. It was followed by the “Lighting of Lamp” by Sr. Teresa A, Sr. Lily P, Trainers and a student. While the Lighting of the Lamp was going on the Students sang a song “Jyoti se Jyoti Jalao”. Two of the students Deborshi and Joysree read out a prayer each. All present joined in the prayer “Our Father In Heaven”. Sr. Teresa addressed the students and encouraged them to profit the maximum from the training program. Sr. Lily P. expressed her joy in having the students in Auxilium. She also explained to them about the benefits of this job placement training program which would help them to build a bright future after completing the course from DB Tech. and invited them to be a light that gives hope for many others around them.. A Power Point Presentation was shown to all present in the hall to highlight the importance of the training at BASE. A song on DON BOSCO was played on the Screen which showed who was Don Bosco and what he wanted to do for the Youth. Sr. Sherley gave a Vote of Thanks to all the Sisters, Students and the Trainers. The program ended with a short prayer “PRAISE HIM”..
Team Auxilium Barasat.
THE FIRST PROFESSION
The long awaited day came for the 8 second year novices to say their first “yes” to God. The celebration of the Holy Eucharist began at 6.30 am which lasted for two and half hours. The novices Kharpran Restitula, Mosang Lemnom, Nayak Ranjita, Nayak Rinki, Sabhasundar Namita, Sabhasundar Pranati Manjari, Tete Rasni, Thapa Dominica Josephine were led to the altar with an entrance dance accompanied by Sr. Rose Ezarath, the novices Mistress, the main celebrant Rev. Fr. Hilarius Kulllu SDB, the Rector of Don Bosco Kokar, nine other priests and their parents.
Fr. Hilarius in his homily highlighted the cost of discipleship. He said that each one of us have been consecrated at our baptism and we enjoy as being God’s children. He also spoke about our finding of Jesus. In order to respond to His call we need to know who is Christ for me? Unless and until we find in Jesus the beloved, whom God the Father calls ‘this is my beloved Son’ we can’t be His disciples. We need to focus our attention on our belovedness. The love of Jesus is like a fine pearl, to attain this, one should be ready to sell everything in order to purchase this pearl. He continued further that our work as a Daughters of Mary Help of Christians should be mission oriented. It is fulfilled by working for the poor and the needy young people. It is by doing good that we become good. It is by giving justice that we become just. It is by being with the oppressed that we become joyful.
Provincial Sr. Maria Petttayil accepted the vows of the novices and welcomed them into the Institute of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians with a garland. The newly professed sisters with great joy glorified God through their rhythmic steps. After the Holy Eucharistic celebration felicitation followed.
Sr. Prema Francis
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