The Province level Come & See programme was held at Auxilium Convent School, Barasat from 26th to 30th September 2017. It was organized by Sr. Shanti Tirkey, the vocation pastoral in charge and Sr. Leelamma Palliparambil, the animator of the aspirantate. There were 50 young girls and 8 sisters from 11 communities, two novices and 7 aspirants who took active part in it.
The programme commenced with the inauguration ceremony at 5.30 pm. All the participants entered with a flower in their hand, symbolizing the beauty in the Lord’s Vineyard with differences like a beautiful garden with variety of flowers. Sr. Elizabeth Valliyil, the provincial counselor and the animator of Auxilium Convent School, Bandel represented Provincial Sr. Rose Ezarath. On behalf of Sr. Rose she welcomed everybody and enlightened the young girls with her inaugural speech on the call of God.
On 27th the Holy Mass was at 6.30 a.m in Auxilium Aspirantate, Bamunmura. Rev. Fr. Sunit Kiro the principal of Don Bosco, Lilua presided over the Mass. During his talk explained the four ways of living the life: Christian living, Family life, Religious life and Single life. He told to choose the life where one will find real happiness. During the next session Sr. Leelamma Palliparambil and Sr. Delpina Teresa Bag spell out to the girls, the call of God with the help of video clips presenting the different personages in the Bible and by animating creative games and questionnaires.
On the following day the Holy Mass was animated by Fr. Nirmal Jamreet Toppo SDB, the journalist from the community of Bhatanagar. He spoke about the different challenges one face in following the Lord. He put forward his own vocational journey which made the girls very enthused in discerning their vocation.
The third day was animated by Sr. Shanti Tirkey and Sr. Julita Kujur. They presented to the girls the charism and mission of the Institute and the Province mission through PPT and Video clips. In the afternoon girls were invited to evaluate the programme. In the evening there was facility for approaching the sacrament of reconciliation. During the concluding Eucharistic celebration Fr. Tomy SDB appreciated the programme and congratulated the girls for choosing to be the part of the come and see programme. After the communion the participants expressed their gratitude to God and to all the sisters by singing a thanksgiving
On 4th September, 2017, our whole school gathered to celebrate the of Teacher’s day. The programme began at 10:00 am in our school auditorium with a grand applause welcoming all our teachers. Students prepared a beautiful video, showing the daily hard work of all the teachers of our school. Then the classes VII and VIII students had prepared a beautiful welcome song for our teachers. Then we had the lighting of the lamps followed by a prayer song. Sayanti Mirta, a Class X student, with the help of Rishav Bardhan, presented a beautiful solo. Then came the tiny tots, in their colourful dresses to perform beautiful dances and enlighten the hearts of the teachers. Then the high school students presented a very funny and amusing drama which shook the whole auditorium with laughter. Class XI students performed a series of beautiful dances, and the programme ended with a beautiful song, as a parting gift from class XII. Students also presented beautiful bouquets and gifts to our teachers. Miss Dola, shared on behalf of all teachers her experience of the day. Lastly the programme ended with the golden words of our Superior.
The theme of the Strenna “We are a family, every home, is a school of life and love” was presented proficiently to the parents so that the spirit of the year of Family can be practiced well by parents too at home and teachers in the school. The parents involved themselves actively, enthusiastically interacted and expressed their opinions on various points that were discussed on the floor.
Teacher’s day was celebrated with much love and gratitude expressed in song, dances, speeches and poems by the students of Auxilium, Kalyani. As the teachers ushered into the hall with bouquets, there was a thunderous round of applause as the children welcomed and greeted them a Happy Teacher’s Day. Gifts were then offered to them by the students after which followed a beautiful program prepared by Miss Mun Mun and the class teachers. By 11 a.m. we had a Prayer Service in the hall focusing on Jesus as our true model teacher and guide and thanking them for their support, help, cooperation and sacrifice. Lively games were then conducted by Sr. Geraldine, offering small gifts to the winners. It was followed by the fraternal meal prepared with much love and sacrifice. They enjoyed the day to the full and thanked God for His gifts to each of us.
Auxilium Convent Kalyani School celebrated gratitude day 2017 with a difference this time. Aware of the present scenario of the happenings in our country we decided to have a program focusing on national integration, brotherhood, peace and togetherness. Except for the Pre-Primary, classes I-IV Mere Desh Mera Mulk, We shall overcome; Yeh witan tere Liye, Bharat Humko Jaan se Pyara Hai; Desh Rangole and Bharat Amar. These enabled us to bring an awareness of the need to live together in peace and harmony and brotherhood. Undoubtedly the little ones in their colorful attire, exuberantly and joyfully portrayed their talents in action song, and dance to the wrapping music of Nursery Rhymes.
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