EARTH DAY Celebration

May8

Earth day Celebration

            The Nation celebrates 46th Anniversary of the Earth Day on 22nd April 2016. The members of the Bosco House, the incharge of the Eco Club organised the programme and the entire HCA family assembled in the school Auditorium to commemorate the Earth Day. The honourable Chief Guest was Mr. Ram Pal Singh, Inspector MCD and Mr. Sumit Ranjan, Inspector MCD graced the occasion as the Guest of Honour.

            The programme commenced with a prayer invoking the blessings of the Almighty, followed by the lighting of the lamp. The students further prayed to the God for wisdom and strength to protect His Creation. Thereafter Ishita Bisht, the Bosco House Captain shared her thoughts regarding the true purpose of celebrating the Earth Day not only on this one day but to clebrate it every day.

            Class IX students spoke about the ill-effects of life style on the environment and encouraging all to do their bit in saving the Earth- ‘Mother Earth is ailing, our Earth is the only source of life and we must save it at any cost’.

            Next students of Standard VIII recited a poem in Hindi, ‘Dharti Ka Dard’ depicting the plight of the ailing planet and urged all present there to take prompt action. This was followed by an entertaining and informative Street Play depicting the causes and effects of various types of pollution.

            The Chief Guest addressed the gathering and gave away the prizes for the Drawing Competition held on 21st April  2016. The students of both Middle and Senior School enthusiastically participated and presented their talent on the topics like, ‘Save Earth’, ‘Save the Ozone Layer’.

            The programme concluded with the Guests planting the saplings in the School Compound.

  • Mrs Rita Bakshi

Seminar

May6

Seminar

 The Parent’s seminar was organised for the first time in St. Mary’s – Geyzing on the 8th & 9th April 2016. Almost all the parents attended the seminar and the school hall was packed to its capacity. The purpose of this meeting was to make known to the parents Don Bosco’s system of education and  to create a platform where teachers and parents together to enrich the student’s educational experience and to discuss various issues for an all round development of the children.

The meeting began with the welcome address by Principal Sr. Lucy John. She welcomed Rev. Fr. Patrick Lepcha S.D.B, the Dean and Professor of Salesian college, Sonada , the resource person of the day. The Chief Guest of the day was Mr. L.P. Sharma, the Deputy Director of Education HRDD, West Sikkim.

Seminar.

Fr. Patrick explained clearly and efficiently the Preventive system of Don Bosco. With the help of the power point he stated the importance of Reason, Religion and Loving Kindness. He also said that “ if we can win the heart of a child, we can win them”.

The Deputy Director of Education Mr.P.L.Sharma congratulated and appreciated the school authorities for the excellent value based education imparted in the school for the past 25 years. He highlighted the good discipline and the good handwriting of the students. He expressed his joy and satisfaction for the quality of education that St. Mary’s school is disseminating to every child where moral education and religion is combined, which he personally feels that it is indeed a great vehicle towards becoming a better human being.

The Parents too appreciated the Management and staff for their dedicated service and above all appreciated the Principal for organising this type inspiring and enriching seminar.

After the session all the parents were asked to meet the Class teachers and the subject teachers to discuss the performance of their wards. Everyone returned home happily thanking copiously the Sisters.

Ms. Esha Gurung

 

Oratorians Day Out

May6

Outing

On 16 April 2016, 74 Oratorians  of H.C. Auxilium Vasant Vihar headed towards the National Railway museum in Chanakyapuri, together with the sisters Sr. Jenita Mary and Sr. Karuna Kanchan and the teachers. National Rail Museum primarily focuses on preserving rail heritage of the country. It boasts of having rarest and unique exhibits in its premise. The oldest working steam locomotive “Fairy Queen” is one of the exhibit and figures in Guinness Book of the world record. Prince of Wales saloon, Mysore Maharaja Saloon, Fireless steam locomotive, Rail buses, Rail cars, electric locos etc. are some other preserved exhibits. They spent the day in the company of friends and enjoyed the train rides. The trip left a lasting impact on each child as they explored the history of Indian railways.

 

ORIENTATION for Teachers

May6

Orientation

On 9th April 2016, an orientation was conducted for the teachers of Auxilium Convent School, Bandel, by Sr. Stella Potteparambil, the Education Sector coordinator of the Province. The orientation started with a song invoking God’s blessings. In the beginning of the session, Sr. Stella explained the thrust of the year “Delve into a deep encounter with God and oneself, to be a messenger of mercy”.

Sr. Stella enabled a better comprehension of the Strenna by referring to the teaching of different religion  on mercy which included the teaching of Lord Buddha, Sri Ramkrishna, Islam, Sufism, Judaism etc.

Teachers were divided into four groups to discuss on how they would implement the thrust of the year. Representatives from the groups shared their line of action. The orientation program ended with a concluding song and a thanks giving speech by Ms. Payel Sdhukhan.

World Gratitude Day Celebration at Auxilium Kurtumgarh

May6

World Gratitude Day....

On 18th April 2016 together with the parish’s youth and children the sisters expressed their love and gratitude to Mother General Yvonne Reungoat.  At the beginning of the Holy Eucharistic celebration Sr. Shanti Tirkey beautifully made known the history of the gratitude day and gave a brief explanation of the logo as it was being carried towards the altar.  The community spent the day in prayer for the various intentions of Mother General and for the sisters of Thailand province.

World Gratitude Day Celebration at Auxilium Kalyani

May6

World gratitude Day..

The children, staff and students of Auxilium, Kalyani expressed their love and gratitude this day to our beloved Mother General- Mother Yvonne Reungoat through song, dance, welcome address and an Inter House Singing competition, with the Green House bagging off the 1st place. The day concluded with an hour of adoration spent before the Eucharistic Lord along with boarders praying the rosary and for the intentions of our dear Mother General. It was followed by viewing of the video clippings from the previous celebrations. The day took a note of joy, happiness and gratitude being with our dear Mother in the spirit of love, prayer and togetherness.

 

 

WORLD GRATITUDE DAY AT HC AUXILIUM -R. K. PURAM

May6

World gratitude DayThe community of R.K. Puram joined the entire Institute especially the province of Thailand, the host province of this year’s feast in thanking and praising God for the gift of our Mother General Mother Yvonne Reungoat with the theme: A harmonious weaving together to say thank you. We offered the whole month’s Rosary for the intentions of Mother General. The sisters, children and workers joined in offering the garland of Rosary as a sign of their love and gratitude to Mother. Besides prayers, the community also performed some acts of mercy in order to be messengers of joy and hope to the poor and the needy.  Morning prayer and the holy Mass were solemnized with introduction on the theme of the feast and thanksgiving hymns and prayers in honour of Mother. After the holy Mass sweets were distributed to the people who came to attend the Mass. At the school assembly, the children celebrated the feast with prayers, greetings, songs, poems and dances. The decorated photo of Mother General on the stage gave a pleasant reminder of Mother’s presence among them, thanking them for the expressions of their love and gratitude. Sr. Lily in her concluding words appreciated the students for their lovely performance and spoke to them on the feast of Gratitude celebrated in the whole Institute.

“Joyful witness of the Merciful Father.”- Second Novitiate

May5

Second Novitiate

On 14th April 2016, twelve Juniors of the Province of INC entered into the 2nd phase of Second Novitiate at Sacred Heart Novitiate Ranchi. The Second Novitiate started with the Holy Eucharist presided over by Rev. Fr. Shilanand Kerketta SDB, the Rector of Kokar Community.

During entrance procession twelve Junior Sisters carried a rose flower each placed it at the feet of our Blessed Mother as a symbolic offering. In his homily he  stated that our idea won’t change us but Jesus Himself, and ultimately the Holy Spirit who is our true formator. It is He who will guide us during these days of preparation for the Final commitment.

Reported  by Second Novitiate Sisters

A  Dedication : Provincial Visit

May5

Provincial Visit

Under the umbrella of great love – Imploring God’s blessings from above

We welcomed our dear Mother provincial in a traditional way- That made every heart present to say

Welcome dear Mother Provincial – Offering her florets, smiles, tika, a sure additional

Stepping on to the beautiful Rongoli- Wishing colors of joy, love, peace as spring time in Holi

Ah! The washing of hands, a symbolic gesture– As the young girls performed in reverential vesture

Being ushered to the chapel with a golden key– Said Jesus “If anyone wishes to enter, enters through me

Symbolically she opened the chapel door– And open the hearts of her sisters to implore

Lighting the sacred lamp she then proceeds- Dispelling all darkness to intercede

Then followed special days of grace- Which in our journey of faith could never efface

It was Prayer Life, Community Life and our Mission – To live with enthusiasm, joy and a clear vision

The Constitutions was a sure guideline – And the Chapter Document that kept in line

Be merciful like our Heavenly Father- through corporal and spiritual works, merits to gather

Meeting the various groups she had a kind word to say– Boosting their spirits in a true Salesian way

“Thank You” is just but a single word– But pierces more sharply like a double edged sword

And so the community of Kalyani with grateful hearts– Said “Thank you dear Rose” its echo never to part

 By Sr. Geraldine B.