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Celebrations at St. Mary’s Convent School, Geyzing

May6

“service to man is service to God”

On the 1st of May, the students of St.Mary’s Convent School, Geyzing organized a short programme to thank the non- teaching staff of the school. The programme began by invoking God’s blessings, followed by lighting of the lamp. The students felicitated the supportive staff with khada and gifts as a token of our love. The programme proceeded with a melodious song by the students of class VI, action dance by Class II. The students of class X rocked the stage. Finally, Annie the co-worker was invited on the stage to say a few words on this auspicious occasion. After the programme all the supportive staffs were invited for the lunch.

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St. Dominic  Savio is honoured

On 5th May 2018, the Red House members celebrated the feast of their house patron St. Domenic Savio in St. Mary’s Convent School, Geyzing. The members of the house chose “Death rather than sin” as their theme in order to portray the virtues of St. Dominic Savio. The programme commenced with offering the khada, lighting of the lamp that was followed by a prayer service and prayer dance. The event continued with the power point presentation showing the brief life of St. Dominic Savio, after which there was a Nepali dance and the western dance by the house members. It was followed by skit viewing the simplicity and piety of Dominic Savio. Self composed poem by Neysang and Prateek was recited. Finally, the house members enchanted the hymn of St. Dominic Savio. The programme ended with a golden message from Sister Superior.

 

St. Mary’s  School, Geying : Feast of St. Mary Mazzarello & Dominic Savio

May14

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A colourful twin celebration was held in St. Mary’s Geyzing on Friday, 12th May 2017. St. Dominic Savio & St. Mary Mazzarello was honoured in a solemn manner by the students. The students of Red house and Blue house put up a meaningful programme to pay homage to our Saints. They enacted scenes from the life of Dominic Savio and Mother Mazzarello. There was self composed poems, slogans and dances. We appreciate the love and creativity of our students in honouring our saints. At the end of the programme prizes were given out to the winners of the different competitions.

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We had  a joyful surprise on Saturday, 13th May. Fr. Mathew Pulingathil SDB, the Rector of  Salesian college Siliguri along with Fr.Mathew, the Administrator and Fr. Aju Kurian, the Vice Principal came all the way from Siliguri. At 11.00 a.m.we had the solemn  Eucharistic celebration. In his homily Fr. Mathew Pulingathil highlighted the virtues of St. Mary Mazzarello and her love for God. We had a beautiful programme presented by our boarders followed by sumptuous lunch for all. May St. Mary Mazzarello blesses from heaven.

Sr. Lucy Kachira

 

Holy Childhood Day celebration at New Chumta

Feb14

 

On 12th February 2017, 103 Crusvir children of St. John Mary Vianney Parish, New Chumta celebrated the Holy Childhood Day.  The celebration started at 7.30a.m. with the solemn Mass with the parishioners. I was  animated by the Crusvir children with the meaningful choice of hymns  and beautiful singing, entrance dance, Bible procession, offertory and Arti. The calm and peaceful environment was the expression of God experience of all those who were present for the celebration.

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After the holy Eucharist, the cultural programme followed at 10.15a.m. in the Parish ground. It was consist prayer dance, Nagpuri, Adiwasi, Nepali and Santhali dances & skit. The skit  was based on the unforgiving servant, giving the audience the message of forgiveness and love. At the end of the game, the winners were awarded prizes immediately.  At 1.00p.m., all satiated their appetite with the delicious food. The Parish priest Fr. Sanjay Kindo concluded the memorable day of the Crusvir with his words of encouragement and blessings.

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Celebrations!  Provincial Community Day, Golden Jubilee celebration of Sr. Elizabeth Joseph, Transmission of  PCI 2016, Seminar on CPP

Oct12

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Provincial Community Day, Golden Jubilee celebration of Sr. Elizabeth Joseph, Transmission of PCI 2016, Seminar on CPP were held at the Provincial House, Dum Dum from 7th – 10th October  2016. About 50 FMAs gathered to celebrate it in great joy and gratitude.

Having kept the theme for the Provincial Community Day “Channels of mercy radiating joy and hope”, a thanksgiving Vigil Service led us to appreciate what Sr. Rose Ezarath, our provincial is for each of us and our wishes for her.

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Festal songs and felicitations and the opening of the Exhibition of charts on Works of Mercy accomplished in the community and Produti casa kept us all in a joyful and festal mood. A significant prayer moment was when the 23 animators offered burning candles to signify the light of Christ in them and in their communities and to allow it to radiate for the good of our mission among our young people.

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The following day was yet another day to rejoice at the Golden Jubilee of our dear Sr. Elizabeth Joseph. The celebration of the Holy Eucharist by His grace Most Rev. Thomas D’souza of the Kolkata archdiocese along with 6 priests, who highlighted and appreciated and thanked Sr. Elizabeth’s fidelity and her generous self giving these 50 long years, while quoting Mother Teresa of Kolkata he said: “It’s more important to be faithful than successful”. It was then felicitations and jubilations that followed that concluded with the FMA anthem O qual Sorte. The agape took all of us to realize that we all belong to one big Salesian family.

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A special moment to remember on this day was the FMA having tea along with the poor people of Dum Dum.

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In the evening Sr. Annie T. the provincial bursar met the group of Animators and principals and spoke of certain important issues pertain to accounts, billing, entries, Taxes etc.

CPP.jpgThe 3rd day took us to the Transmission of the PCI shared by Sr. Rose Ezarath, our provincial, Sr. Teresa Adampakallel, the vice provincial and Sr. Mini Chettayil, the province Secretary. Sr.Rose briefed us on the 4 main topics, viz the Historical Aspect; Identity of the FMA; the charismatic identity and the Spirituality of the FMA. The PCI participants were convinced and edified and absorbent at Sr. Piera Cavaglia’s talk which had such depth, richness, conviction, passions and love for the Institute. Sr. Teresa took us to understand who an FMA Animator is and the entrustment of the Institute has its origin in the Eucharist which derives from the mission of animation and accompaniment, with a presence that welcomes, knows and loves every person, takes care, knows how to move from words to dialogue and a mother with a prayerful heart as was Mother Mazzarello a wise animator. Sr. Mini gave us valuable inputs of the 3 main functions of history: Great and brief history; Importance and Types of sources (written and unwritten) and Documentary Sources that consisted of: Sources of personal data; Titles of studies; Memoirs; Various Registers and Narrative sources. She stressed the need to write the House Chronicles in the right manner as this serves as History to be preserved.

Sr. Lily P. enthusiastically shared with us the Meeting of South Asian Unit of ACSSA- Association of the Promoters of Salesian History, inviting us again to value, appreciate and be proud of the history of our own Institute.

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The fourth day was over to Sr. Stella P. and Sr. Leelama P. who gave us input Sessions on CPP, viz; What is FMA CPP, its need, it takes a community to protect a child, Child Exploitation; CPO: CPC; LEC, PEC: Complaint Box: Types of Abuses and the Guiding Principles and Objectives of the Policy. Sr. Leelama enlightened us on Staff recruitment Procedures: Training and Orientation of Staff: Preventive Measures: Prohibitive Behavior and Code of Conduct. 2 movies were shown pertaining to Child Abuse. There was group work followed by  Case Studies  enacted by 4 groups.

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Finally the day concluded with forming a Drafting Committee (FMA) to once again read, review and consolidate the given Declaration Form for the code of protective behavior to be given to each staff member. True indeed these days, we may say were not just days of enrichment and benefit but days of grace, solidarity, love and gratitude!

Celebrations at Auxilium Convent School, Barasat

Sep23

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Teacher’s Day

On 3rd September, squeezing timeout of their hectic schedules, the teachers and the students alike put up with a wonderful Teacher’s Day. It harped on love and respect with which teachers nurture the students and aimed at conveying some talent gratitude towards their pedagogues. It was an analgam of the tiny todders rhyming song, older one’s mellifluous notes, a modern dance and a bid to reminiscise the past days of class twelve. With a final dash of matching steps, the event was a note of unmatched love to our pedagogues who follow the great legend Dr. Sarvapalli Radakrishnan. This event which had surely been a success was only due to the ardent efforts of our Principal Sr. Clara Saminathan.

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Foundation Day & Gratitude Day

On 5th August, 2016 the students of Auxilium Convent School Barasat gathered in the Auditorium to celebrate Foundation Day as well as the Gratitude Day. The celebration started with the lighting of the lamp accompanied by a melodious song, a speech thanking the sisters and the offering of fragrant flowers bouquets and hand – made cards and prayer dance performed by the students of Middle School. A heartwarming song “you raise me up” and an instrumental performance conveyed the feeling of gratitude. These performances were followed by a PowerPoint presentation dedicated to Sr. Superior. A dance performance rejuvenated us all. Thus the programme came to an end with the smiling faces of the students.

Mayurakshi Chaudhuri

 Class IX – B

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AUXI AURA GIUBILEO D’ ARGENTO -INTER SCHOOL FEST

It was on the morning of 12th August 2016 when seventeen schools along with the host school merged together into the epitome of the grand celebration of Auxi Aura Giubileo D’ Argento. The school pathway was embellished with the school flags of the different schools who entered the fest to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of the school.

By afternoon the games were over and then the participants had to assemble to the auditorium for the last on stage event Auxie Tape. All the schools were in a festive mood and in the heart of hearts were anxious about the results of the events. Soon after the event got over, the audience were entertained by the Boys Dance put up by the high School boys. This special performance was like a topping on the cake of Auxi Aura. Not only did they groove to the beats but also lifted the audience to their heels.

By 10 o’clock at night the fest was finally over. The tired yet exuberant students headed their way back home leaving the celebration Auxi Aura Giubileo D’ Argento a successful and memorable one.

Aishwarya Biswas

Class -XII

ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITURATUE WORKSHOP

Aug27

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The Auxilium Convent School, Dum Dum Teachers were privileged to attend an English language and literature workshop organized by Mr. David’s Literature and Language Research foundation. Mr. David Bauro was the resource person. It was conducted on 23 August 2016 for Primary Teachers.  During his session he stressed upon eleven topics which included pronunciation of words, parts of speech, vowels, forming new words and common mistakes made while speaking or writing English.

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On 24 August 2016, literature workshop was held for the high school teachers for two hours. Mr. David paid particular attention to the pronunciation of words derived from Latin and showed the teachers simple rules by which we could correctly pronounce those words. He taught the participants  to classify parts of speech according to its Latin suffixes. It was a very interesting and exciting lesson in the etymology of words. Mr. David’s input in clarifying common mistakes in spellings / grammar; his very relevant advice on writing essays were edifying. He stressed the use of audio visuals in the teaching of English literature. 

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As an English teacher I must say that I found his workshop to be exceptionally helpful and great fun! Our gratitude and love to our sisters who arranged this workshop for us.

Mrs. Sharmila Biswas.    

 

Retreat for the Catechism students held at H.C.Auxilium, Vasant Vihar

Aug20

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A half day Retreat for 275 Catechism students from Classes V to XII was held at H.C. Auxilium Vasant Vihar. It was animated by a group of young people belonging to the Christeen Group of the Diocese. Through many creativity sessions based on faith, Sacraments, sin and repentance, Year of Mercy animators helped the retreatants to know and experience the love of God through His Son Jesus and to realize that they need to spread the Gospel message in their families and among their friends. The time was allotted for sharing, discussion and reflection to make the retreat more meaningful and enjoyable. Many of them had the opportunity to approach the Sacrament of Reconciliation. They thanked the Sisters and animators for this unique experience of encountering Jesus and the snack which they enjoyed during break. The following commitments were taken by the retreatants to spend some time in personal prayer,to read Bible everyday and to go for Holy Mass every Sunday.

INTER NGO COMPETITION

Aug9

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On 31st July 2016, the Inter NGO competition was held in Nakshatra New Delhi. Many NGO’s had participated in the competition from Delhi. Our twenty five girls from Snehalaya too participated in it. The following competitions were held for the students such as poem recitation, group song, laugh out loud, fancy dress, group dance, sentence making, face painting, talent hunt, rangoli, picture perception, painting without brush and Juggad.

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Children were divided according to their age in three groups as such Junior, Senior and Super Senior. The NGO had organized 14 events. And our children had taken part in 12 events and out of 12 received seven medals and certificates in different events. Interaction with the other NGO’s was a good opportunity to see and learn many things for our students.

 

Foundation Day Celebration at Kalyani

Aug9

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Six wise virgins approached the altar offering burning lamps to the Lord, sign and symbol of our long years of fidelity, some 20+ 30 + 40 + and 50 + in the vineyard of the Lord. The words of our founder Don Bosco rang through us inviting us to become saints, keeping ever faithful to our Constitutions and never ever regret having consecrated ourselves to God fully and giving ourselves totally to Him alone.

Fr. Peter Gomes sdb in his brief homily explained the significance of today’s feast – Our Lady of Snow and exhorted us to be like Mary-“sinless”, twice blessed, like her who heard the Word of God and kept it.

 

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The agape where the boarders, the sdb community and the house girls and workers joined us was a happy moment reminding us of our mission among the young again. The boarders entertained with a short cultural program through song, dance and incidents from the life of St. Mary Mazzarello. The day was spent with thoughts of deep gratitude, praise, and love for the Lord. 

 

Commemoration of Mother Mary

Jun28

O.LadyOn 24 June 2016, Friday we had commemoration of Mother Mary organized by class X A under the guidance of their Class Teacher Miss Suchita Ghosh. The commemoration began with lighting of the lamp and the garlanding of the portrait of Mother Mary. The students then sang a melodious song which was followed by a prayer service – and the presentation on the life of Mother Mary. The life of Mary told us about the struggles that Mother Mary went through her entire life. Last but not the least the programme came to close with another melodious song.

Anwesha Biswas

Class – IX A