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A scenic nature walk

Feb9

On January 29, 2025, the Green Ambassadors of classes VI-IX and XI embarked on an exciting visit to Bharat Darshan Park for a nature walk along with Sr. Lemnom Mosang, Ms Shanti, and Ms Neeraj. They left school at 8:30 am brimming with excitement and anticipation and at their destination, they were warmly welcomed with scrumptious refreshments. The park, an extraordinary open-air museum, offered a glimpse into Indian history and culture. It featured stunning replicas of iconic monuments such as the Taj Mahal, Char Minar, Hawa Mahal, Meenakshi Temple, and many more. These replicas were truly remarkable because they were created entirely from recycled metal junk, including gas stoves, cylinders, electric poles, and engines.

The entire park is furnished with solar panels and other eco-friendly elements, showcasing sustainable design. The students eagerly gathered information from the staff and display boards about the materials, time, and techniques used to craft the intricate models of these monuments. The level of detail in the models left the group in awe and curiosity. Even after taking numerous photos and spending time admiring the designs, the students were reluctant to leave.

After a brief lunch under the shade of beautiful green trees and a final look at the creative artworks, the students bid farewell to the park. It was an incredible experience of both learning and enjoyment, leaving us with lasting memories of a delightful day.

Ecological Education for Sustainable Changes

Jul26

KSSDS: On July 22nd, 2024, an engaging and informative session on ecological education was held for the students of Baidyanath Government Institution for Girls, Dum Dum. The session was conducted by Kolkata Salesian Sisters Development Society (KSSDS) coordinator Sr. Alma Bilung FMA, Sr. Anand Tirkey FMA and staff Miss Suzzane Shaw in collaboration with the Salesian co-operators Mr. Ashok Dolui and Mrs. Suchitra Gomes. The primary goal was to raise awareness about ecological issues and inspire students to take action for a sustainable future.

The students participated actively throughout the session. Various types of posters with vivid pictures were used to explain numerous ecological crises (global warming, pollution, deforestation, natural disasters) and their effects. The students were asked to depict the images and share them with the group. Later on, they were given detailed explanations of the depicted issues and discussed various steps that could be adopted to address the climate issues.

A significant focus of the session was on ‘litter less’ to achieve the Laudato Si’ goal of ecological education. The interactive nature of the session helped students understand the importance of diminishing waste and adopting eco-friendly practices. Later on, the students formed action plans for their community, school, class, and homes such as reducing waste, adopting the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle), and keeping indoor plants. They also expressed their ideas through drawings and written notes on chart paper.

The session was efficacious and created a strong sense of ecological awareness among the students. The students took a strong commitment to implement positive environmental changes in their daily lives, paving the way for a sustainable future.

Children’s Day celebrated by the Past Pupils Association of Dum Dum

Nov15

On 14th November 2017, the Past Pupils Association of Dum Dum decided to celebrate Children’s Day with the evening school children, Sunday oratory children & parallel school children. The Local Unit President welcomed the event with a short synopsis on the importance of Children’s Day.

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The Past Pupils voluntarily sponsored  cakes, stationery, Cadbury and frooti. The children were bubbling with joy and happiness. It was a great moment  indeed for the Past Pupils to share a beautiful time with Sr. Teresa A. the Vice Provincial, Sr. Esther the Delegate, Sr. Anjana Luciana Rai, Sr. Restitula Kharpran & the dear children of evening school, Sunday oratory & parallel school. Some Past Pupils sang and danced for the children.

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The event came to an end after the Past Pupils presented hand- made ‘Thank you cards’ to Vice Provincial Sr. Teresa A. & Sr. Esther the Delegate for their immense cooperation to make Annual General Meet of 29th Oct’17 a grand success.

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Chumki

Federation Secretary

 

Newscast from Auxilium Bandel

Jan11

Exhibition

Flower exhibition

On 8th January 2016, Auxilium Convent School, Bandel had a flower exhibition competiton for the classes of IV & V. Students  began cultivating the plants three month ago according to the instruction of principal Sr. Reji. The winners were awarded prizes.

Thank you

  Gratitude

On 9th January 2016, the Management, Staff and Students of Auxilium Convent School, Bandel   expressed their gratitude to Mrs. Rita Vanjo for her 22 years of dedicated service. As a gesture of gratitude she was thanked during the morning assembly.

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  Tritiya Sopan  ( Guide camp )

On 9th January 2016, the Tritiya Sopan guides of Class VIII gathered at Auxilium Convent School, Bandel for their Tritiya Sopan camp. The guide captains Ms. Suparna Adhya , Ms. Amita Sing, Ms. Agnes James were the animators of this half day camp. The camp began with prayer song and B.P’s exercises.  It was followed by a gadget making completion. Participants thanked everyone for the enriching camp.

MEDIA WEEK CELEBRATION

Jan17

AUXILIUM DUM DUM: The students of Auxilium Dum Dum inaugurated the Media week on 16th January 2014. The theme chosen for the week long celebration was based on the message of the Holy Father for the 47th World Communication Day “Social Networks: Portals of Truth and Faith, New spaces for Evangelisation”.

The Media of the Club of the school along with their Coordinators depicted and enacted the theme in a creative manner through songs, skits, symposium and creative writing. All the programmes portrayed the importance of social networks.

We are living in an exceedingly fast paced world of high speed communication in the digital age. The speed of communication and transmission of data is ever on the increase and everyone has to adjust to this fast changing world. We are very much children of the media and the media can consciously mould our values, shape our mindsets and dictate our lifestyles. One needs therefore to make critical use of the media, make it a tool for personal growth.

In her concluding message Sr. Lucy Kachira said, Social Networks are helping to create an open public square in which people share ideas, information and opinions, and in which new relationships and forms of community can come into being. It is to strengthen bonds of unity between individuals and effectively promote harmony of the human family.

Sr. Lucy Kachira FMA

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Youth Meet

Jan12

VICUNA NIVAS – JUMAIKELA: On 5th January 2014, the young people from different villages of Jumaikela Parish gathered with enthusiasm and zeal for the monthly youth meet at Nonpani village.

At 11.00 am, the Rosary procession started with great fervor and reached the Grotto dedicated to  Our Lady, followed by the Holy Eucharist presided over by Rev. Fr. Patric Tigga sdb, the Parish Priest. He wished the participants good luck and God’s blessings throughout the year. He invited the assembly to offer ups and downs of daily life to lead better lives.

Sr. Shanti  Tirkey,  the youth animator organized  group games  which helped them to  discover their positive qualities.   She invited the young people to offer their good qualities to Baby Jesus to grow one step higher in virtue than last year.

In the afternoon Nonpani’s Youth President Anshu Minj presented the brief history of the village. She said that all the people in the village pray together the Rosary and God blessed them with two vocations – Two Salesian sisters (FMA).

The day ended with the fellowship meal. All returned home with a strong conviction and determination to make the New Year 2014 to shine through their exemplary lives. It was indeed an enriching and enjoyable day.

Sr. Shanti Tirkey

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Annual Retreat – A Journey with St. Teresa of Avila

Jan6

AUXILIUM BANDEL: On 28th December 2013, 62 sisters from 21 communities of the province began their spiritual journey with St. Teresa of Avila, the patroness of the Institute. The retreat began with the talk of Provincial Sr. Maria Pettayil and followed by the Holy Eucharist.

Rev. Fr. Tony Marshall OFM the retreat preacher enriched the sisters with the ‘Spirituality of St. Teresa of Avila: her early life, entry into convent, her struggles in the progress of her spiritual journey followed by her contemplation and the different stages of prayer in attaining the mysticism. The retreats were assured by St. Teresa that once the soul experiences the bliss of God he/she will not prefer the worldly pleasure. In order to have these types of mystical experience the soul needs to be completely detached from worldly attachments and constant efforts will lead to attain the real experience of the Divine contemplation. The formulae to attain this are love, faith, good resolutions and a virtuous life. The awe inspiring meditations on Abraham ‘the father of faith’, with historical, geographical and spiritual facts made the sisters to travel through the desert of Egypt to Mesopotamia and to the Promised Land. Abraham’s humility, prompt- listening, simplicity, obedience and openness to the will of God were highlighted.

The time spent before the Bl. Sacrament was a real source of energy to draw inspiration from the Eucharistic Lord. The good night  thoughts of Sr. Provincial on St. Teresa of Avila, Don Bosco, Mother Mazzarello and encyclical of Pope Francis ‘Evangelii Gaudium’ were enriching and thought provoking.

The retreatants commenced the New Year with newness of heart with the reception of the sacrament of Reconciliation. The personal and animated thanksgiving adoration from 8.30 pm to 11.00 pm followed by the Eucharistic celebration was another wonderful opportunity to venture in to the New Year with the Eucharistic Lord. After the Mass everyone exchanged New Year’s greetings to each other. The New Year day was spent in the company of Mother Mary, by praying the Rosary at the grotto and writing letter to her, the sure hope and guide in our life.

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At the end of the retreat an outing to Aqua –Marina deepened the bond of communion and family spirit. The sisters made use of all the opportunities to enjoy to the full through games and delicious lunch. The outing was concluded by praying the Rosary at the shrine of Our Lady of Bandel. After the eight days of spiritual renewal sisters thanked the provincial Sr. Maria Pettayil, Preacher            Rev. Fr. Tony Marshall OFM, Bandel community and all those who supported them during their retreat.

Sr. Basanti Ekka

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Seminar on “The Community for Evangelization”

Jan6

AUXILIUM BANDEL: On 5th January 2014, the retreatants were glad to have a day seminar on the theme “The Community for Evangelization” by Rev. Fr. Mourlin Fernando S.J. He spoke mostly on the encyclical of Pope Francis “Evangelii Gaudium.”

The aim of the seminar was to rediscover the original freshness of the Gospel and to point Jesus Christ to others with Mary the Star of Evangelization. Mr. Raymond Rozario, a college student from St.  Xavier’s Kolkata spoke on two main topics:

1. Youth Today: Types of families and Spiritual life

2. Church Today: Exclusive, Decision making, fun and sin

He spoke with conviction and gave the participants the real picture of the young people of today.

Sr. Leelamma P.

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Historic Christmas

Dec25

22nd December 2013 was a red letter day for the staff and students of Janta Higher Secondary School, Jumaikela.  The day marked with three important events:  releasing of the first school magazine by Sr. Rose Kureekattu the superior of the community, singing of the School Anthem for the first time and Christmas gathering.

Sr. Shanti Tirkey was congratulated for taking the first step in bringing out the school magazine for the first time and Sr. Julita Kujur for translating the School Anthem from English to Hindi. Mr. Norbetus Panna, the editor of the school magazine was lauded for his effort.

The Christmas gathering of this year had a special note. The staff and the students prepared the programme with a professional touch. All the items performed by the students had a message for the audience.

Superior, Sr. Rose in her message said, “Let us experience joy, peace and love from the Babe of Bethlehem and share it with others.”  Lastly the school anthem was sung by the assembly.   

 

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SECOND NOVITIATE

Dec24

It is in the Lord we find our way to journey,

It is in the Lord we gain our hope for better future,

It is in the Lord we gain our strength to live our life of love and service.

 With these words of our saintly Mother Mazzarello eleven of us 7 from INM and 4 from INC entered into one month of intensive and immediate preparation for our final vows in Mornese-Yercaud, from 15th November to 15th December 2013.

We joined together in this precious period of prayer and reflection, reviewing our life in the light of the Holy Spirit and to prepare ourselves better to give a definitive response of fidelity to God in the institute to be united with the Lord more intimately, preparing for our final profession.

Sr. Kulandaisamy Lourdumary fma was the facilitator this one month programme. There were 11 different topics taken by different resource persons from Chennai, like, cost of discipleship, psycho-sexual spiritual integration, and person of Jesus portrayed in the Gospel of Luke, Mary in the design of God, in the Church, in the institute and in the life of every FMA etc.  The classes were conducted in a very creative and dynamic way which helped us to live in a deeper manner the following Christ.

Togetherness helped us to view our abilities, enriching every one by sharing, caring and loving, experiencing God’s love immensely.

We are grateful to Sr. Magnificat Soosai fma, the Provincial of INM and our provincial Sr. Maria Pettayil fma for giving us this opportunity to renew and commit ourselves totally for the Kingdom of God, evangelizing oneself and to evangelize others around us. We also thank all those who helped us in our life’s journey through their sacrifices and prayers in order to make our life worthy of Jesus our Master.

 Second novitiate sisters

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