WORKER’S DAY

May10

On 28th April, the students of Classes VI and VII of Auxilium Convent School, Barasat gathered in the auditorium for the worker’s Day Celebration conducted by the Social Service Club members.

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 The event Chief guests for this auspoious occasion where the non-teaching staff and workers of our school. They were gathered with flowers and thus the event commenced at 8.30 a.m.  with the lightening of the lamp followed by an enlighting prayer song. A couple of prayers were chanted and soon after came a dance performance which added aolour and rejoice to the programme. The beat boxing session by two students of class XI upped the tempo, which was arrived on by a drama consisting of a collaboration of famous revolutionary poems and speeches accompanied by melodious background music, hosted by the literary club members. After the upbeat felt like a soothing breeze to the quiz and debate club caused the audience to rock their brains as they searched for answer. The programme concluded with the golden words of Sr. Superior, two inspirational videos which told us about the importance of workers in our day to day life.

Pratipta Sharma

XC

The “Life Skills Education” Training program

May6

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The “Life Skills Education” Training program was conducted by Development Office on 29 March for NCP & Evening Coaching children of Kolkata zone. It was very satisfying, that all the centres and communities collaborated generously and so we were able to reach out 300 children from various centres.

The Objective of the life skill session was to give awareness and empower children with knowledge and skills required to build their self-esteem, assertiveness and abilities for adoptive and positive behaviour that enables individual to deal effectively the demands and challenges of everyday life.

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The programme commenced with the hymn to Jesus. After which Sr. Juliana the Vicar of the house welcomed all the participants in the name of the Superior. She encouraged and appreciated the children for their willing participation. Before the session there was ice breaking game organised by Sr. Alma Bilung the coordinator.  Children loved the game and were invigorated. This was followed by the session.Sr. Alma together with Miss Purinima Naskar animated the programme. They presented the programme through visual to make the session more lively and interested.  Though the topic was new children were very cooperative and attentive, which was observed in their spontaneous response and group work. It is a great achievement that we were able to reach out to big number of children who were from periphery. We believe, they have learnt and achieved something. The programme ended with sumptuous lunch. Thanks and God’s Blessings to all who were part of this successful event.

 

Exciting experience

May6

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12 of, NCC Cadets, of H.C.Auxilium Vasant Vihar got an opportunity to visit the Hindan Flying Station Ghaziabad on 3rd May 2017  for the flying lessons. It was a life changing experience for us to be in the Air Force Base. We were taken to the air traffic control tower where they explained to us how they manage the smooth take offs and landing of the aircrafts. Wing Commander Sameer Mehra introduced us to the various parts of the aircraft Zen Air 701, which was specially made for beginners like us. The highlight of the day was when each of us got a chance to fly an aircraft for 20 mins sitting in the cockpit while being assisted during take-off and landing. We forgot all the tiredness of getting up 4 in the morning with the picture-perfect view of Ghaziabad city from 1400 feet above the ground among the clouds. We also got a lifetime opportunity to see C-18 Hercules, which is one of the heaviest aircraft of Indian Air Force in Action right in front of us. Though we struggled to keep our feet on the ground, our spirits were in the air filled with joy at the sight of its take off. This experience in the Flying Station is something that will be cherished forever.

Annie Antony

IX

 

World Gratitude Day Celebration

May6

On 26th April 2017, H.C. Auxilium celebrated the ‘World Gratitude Day’ feast of Mother General Yvonne Reungoat. The stage programme began with an opening Prayer for the gift of Mother General and for FMA world. It was followed by songs and a skit to highlight the theme ‘With an Oratorian heart in the educating community, with daring we bring the Joy of the Gospel to the young’.

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Then with the help of PPT, the students briefed the audience about the culture of Benin in Africa, where the Mother General is celebrating her feast this year. The students also expressed that the celebration will certainly help them grow more and more in their love for the Institute and appreciate values the Sisters and Staff inculcate in them in the Salesian style. In the concluding message, Sr. Maria, Superior shared with the students that young people are joyful, trustworthy, have hearts rich in love, able to be messengers of God’s love etc. which are the sentiments of Mother General with regard to young people and she requested them to keep praying for Mother and every Sister in the Institute.

 

 

 

 

 

 YCS Commitment day

May5

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On 1stMay at 7 a.m. 21 students of Auxilium Barasat, with three animators set out for St. Mary’s School Ripon Street, to participate in the YCS commitment day programme. There were eight schools present. The day commenced with prayer service the readings chosen for the occasion was that of Jesus washing the feet of his apostles. 

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Rev. Fr. Nitinatan, vice principal of St. Mary’s gave a motivational talk on servant Leadership. He invited the audience to be strong like the lion, flexible like the monkey; sore high like the eagle he also exhorted us to be humble and service minded like Jesus our master. The animators were encouraged and felicitated with small gift to appreciate their role in animating the YCSrs. The DEXO members were elected. Sonali Soreng of Class XII and  Sreya soreng of Class X were elected as media in charge. After tea break there was a solemn Eucharistic celebration animated by the St. Mary’s Students. The YCSrs took their commitment during the Eucharistic celebration. Rev. Fr. Devraj the YCS Chaplin, invited more students to participate in the forth coming National convention which will be held in Don Bosco Park Circus on May 22nd to 25th. The programme ended with a fellowship meal. The Youngsters and their animators left the campus with a resolve to be more committed YCSrs.

 

 

 

Month of May

May5

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Month of May a month dear to the Salesian family began with much fervour and enthusiasm. The Statue of Mary Help of Christians, was well decorated in the chapel. On this day the whole community took resolve to pray the chain rosary. In the evening boarders animated the live Rosary, enacting each mystery and with good singing. The groups were given responsibility to animate each days Rosary in a creative way.  Sr. Superior congratulated them and encouraged them to continue to honour our Blessed Mother. Each boarder was given an extra decade to pray during this month and each sister one rosary each.

 

Feast of Divine Mercy Celebrated

May5

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On 23rd April, Auxilium Barasat, celebrated the feast of Divine Mercy together with the neighbouring community. The liturgy was animated by the seminarians of Arunoday. In his homily Rev. Fr. Francis S.J. through a story about the difference between Buddha and Jesus beautifully brought out the importance of Christianity and the importance of sharing the bread of life with our brothers and sisters. He emphasized the unconditional Mercy of God for us each time we sin and encouraged one and all to approach this bountiful source of mercy often.

At 3 p.m. the community gathered around well decorated picture lit with red and white candles symbolizing blood and water and recited with great devotion the Divine mercy chaplet. During the adoration the monstrance was placed in front of the divine mercy picture surrounded by red and white globes on red and white stands to draw everyone’s attention to the fount of mercy –the blood and water that flowed from the pierced side of Jesus.  The theme of the adoration was the Gospel passage of the day – Jesus inviting all to go to his pierced side and the wounds to experience healing and strength to be messengers of mercy.

(Sr. Mary John)

 

ORIENTATION – Nursery Parents

May5

 

Auxilium Convent School, Barasat basked in the warmth and glory of the smiling and happy parents on the 22nd of April, 2017- the Orientation Day for the parents of the tiny toddlers of nursery. It was an endeavor on the part of our school to reach out to the new parents and take the ‘first step’ towards working in collaboration with them. The parents came to know about the way our school ‘nurtures’ kids and imparts holistic education.

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With Fr. Alphonso Francis as the Chief Guest, the session was simple yet profound. The session centered around the role of parents in the life of a child as a care- giver. He emphasized on the point that good parenting in the need of the hour. This session also dealt with the point that “a baby is born with a need to be loved and never out grows it”. Fr. Alphonso Francis made the session lively and vibrant with the practical examples that he cited. With the innumerable adverse situations that a child faces today, it is a must that the parents and teachers develop a ‘Positive attitude’ in them so that they may face the adversities and emerge successful. Ms.Louisa spoke about the expectations of a teacher from the children. Principal, Sr.Clara Saminathan took up the second half of the session where she acquainted the parents with the rules and regulations of our school. She also spoke about the outstanding performance of our school in academics as well as in co- curricular activities. This orientation session proved to be a success with the active participation of everyone who took part in it and it was agreed unanimously that both the school and the parents were the key factors in a child’s development.

Ms.Nivedita

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Worker’s Day

May5

IMG_9842The Aspirantate community celebrated the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker with special prayer for all the workers and labourers, who really toil hard to develop and sustain our society.

In the afternoon the aspirants organized a short programme for all the workers including those of the construction site of the school building. They performed a short skit on the dignity of labour and the diversity of job accomplished by people in our society along with a song and comic to make them happy and energetic. At the end of the programme they were given snacks and soft drinks and all departed with joy and gratitude to all the sisters, Postulants and aspirants for making the day more joyful.

 

 

Community Outing

May5

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On 29 April 2017 the Aspirantate community went for an Easter outing. At 11.40 the boat took us around to see the places through the Ichhamati river.  It was really an awesome experience for the aspirants and Postulants and many of us since this was the first boat journey and we could see the coastlands of Bangladesh. By 2.30 pm we had our well prepared lunch. We returned home by 8.00 pm. We thank the good Lord for accompanying us and granting all that we required and making this day a memorable one through the generosity of Mr. Taher Ali. He arranged everything and joined for the outing  along with his family.

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