
The bright and colorful panorama of gay little children in their cute and beautiful attire was in the first place a capturing sight all around. At 3 p.m. we welcomed the chief guest Mr. Richard Green, the vice principal of Julien day School along with Mr. Gerald D’souza the head teacher. After the welcome address our chief guest released two spotless pigeons as we invoked God’s blessings of peace in the world, country and in our families. With great joy all eyes turned to the great firmament above as the birds took their flight into the air. It was then the Swagatham dance to begin the program with, followed by a brief school report by Sr. Geraldine in which she also made mention of the Strenna for the year 2017.

The creative dances and action songs by the Pre-Nursery to Class IV left parents gaze glued to their performance…”Aero plane flying so high and the big red bus; Shal-la-la-la, Trading my sorrows, Meri ma, Fule Fule, Rinjim Rinjim, Aajarghe (Spanish dance), Ora Kanchi and not forgetting the breath taking Bhangra by the students of Class IV.

Mr. Richard in his short and sweet golden words had words of admiration, appreciation and gratitude towards the teachers, students and parents. Being a Salesian past pupil of Liluah himself together with his 3 other brothers, he said this celebration was his second home coming into a Salesian family. He assured the parents that being in a Salesian family they were in very safe hands and especially the children who would be ably guided to a bright future. He wished us all the best, that we too would grow in number like the Salesian family is used to and for a good education too.
Sr. Margaret Barla finally offered the vote of thanks to all in English and Bengali. True, all good things come to an end, but we look forward always to strengthen our bonds of love and understanding and as Pope Francis has said to make all families” bits of Heaven on Earth “where love begins, grows and never ends.