As the sun sets for the last time in 2024 here’s a summary of the activities we had in school before we closed for the Christmas Holidays.
Christmas Mass
The last event in school was the Christmas Mass which was celebrated in the school hall on the 23rd of December.His Lordship Bishop Thomas D’souza was the main celebrant of the Eucharist.Bishop Thomas, with his warm and approachable demeanor, began the Mass with an inspiring welcome, emphasizing the importance of faith, unity, and the spirit of community. The liturgy was marked by the students actively participating in the readings,intercessions and offertory prayers. The choir sang some beautiful Christmas themed hymns.
The Bishop’s homily was a delight,weaving together anecdotes from his days as a student in St Augustine’s with profound spiritual insights. He spoke about the importance of kindness, compassion, and the strength of faith in overcoming life’s challenges. His message was clear and resonant, encouraging the young minds to live with purpose,integrity and belief in themselves.
The Joy of Giving
On the 20th of December about 12 students went with Ms. Clemia,Ms Jessie and Ms Venecia to ‘Maria Rafols, Shantivan (Children’s Medical Centre)’, Merces. We reached there at about 5:00 pm. We first started with a prayer,guided by the Sister. Then, the children, students and the teachers had a short dance on the song ‘Kaun he’. Some Fun games were carried out, some in groups, and the winners were awarded with sweets. After some nice snacks we students then sang 3 Christmas Carols. A group photo was taken and we returned to school at about 6:15 pm. Overall, the event was extraordinary. Once we met the people there, we realized that they are not different from anyone. I hope trips like these are organized in the future more often. .
( Written by Rudra Bhattacharjee – Class 9A)
FUN FAIR
Primary School : This fun filled event took place on the 19th of December. Enjoyment reigned supreme as kids zoomed around like sugar-fueled rockets. There was a bouncy castle,a smallish giant wheel,two trampolines,a train that was only able to go in circles,lots of food to eat and many games to play.There was plenty of laughter and it was a happy and unforgettable day.
Secondary School:The secondary school students had a similar enjoyable day on the 20th of December. All smiles captured on that day have been recorded below for the purpose of maintaining historical records.. Kindly play the video below to see them.
And thus the curtain closes on 2024 leaving us with some happy memories to cherish and some sorrows to bear.As we bid farewell to this year, we carry with us the lessons learned and our dreams and hopes for the future. Happy New Year to all.
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