October 2021

AMAR # 1512  Empowered to empower

The teachers of Auxilium Convent, Wadala,  conducted an interactive webinar for the Salesian sisters of the Mumbai Province on “Positive narration in behaviour management cycle” on 24th October, 2021. Trs. Gangalaxmi Gadam, Vidhi Patankar and Genefar Michael spoke about the importance of  creating a positive learning environment, positive reinforcement and and positive narration in the classroom. The sisters were divided into 6 groups and relevant case studies were presented to

AMAR # 1511 FRUITFUL COMMUNITY AND APOSTOLIC EXPERIENCE!

The novices of the SHTC Nashik were fortunate to go for their Community and Apostolic Experience for one month (5th September to 5th October) to different communities namely Ahmednagar, Keshnand, Auxilium Wadala, Koparkhairane and Uttan. We would like to share our experiences of those days. I, Sr. Shweta Saulea had an inspiring and enriching experience in the community of Laura Vicuna Niwas, Ahmednagar. I experienced the Salesian Family Spirit and

AMAR # 1510 AUXILIUM GLOBAL CONNECT

As part of an activity under Auxilium Global Connect Project, the Dance Performance was held on 8th October’21in collaboration with Auxilium Convent, Lonavala for class 4. The theme for the Dance Performance was ‘Traditional Dances of Festivals of India and Japan’ and total 13 students participated in the Dance Performance. The children had to perform for min 3 – 5 minutes along with a small introduction. The Dance Performance began with

AMAR # 1509 Pleasant Moments at Auxilium Carona

On 9th October 2021, the staff of Auxilium staff had a Fireless Cooking Presentation. The Sisters and the teachers vied with each other to present the best. There was a delightful display of ‘Bread Delight’, the mouth-watering ‘Pani Puri’, a rocking ragda treat ‘Ragda Patties’ and ‘Monaco Munchies’ topped with sweet and spicy little dainties that gave each a one shot snack. It was truly an enjoyable day in each

AMAR # 1508 Young Green Researchers Conference

The Young Green Researchers Conference was organised by Don Bosco Youth Services, Mumbai on 3rd October, 2021 to culminate the month long Season of Creation initiatives by the Salesian Youth Movement (SYM). The main objective of the conference was to get the youth to take responsibility for small research projects in the environment and to work on it. The Chief guest for the occasion was Dr Anandi Subramanian who was

AMAR # 1507 Marian Month at Nirmal

We the community of Don Bosco Yuva Kendra – Nirmal, kept up our Marian month from 24th August to 24th September 2021. The theme chosen for the same was: “Mary, Draw us to You”. We began the month with a prayer service, introducing the practices of the Marian month like spiritual talk on Our Lady, the movie on Our Lady, spending time with Mary, visit to the families like Mary

AMAR # 1506 GARBA AT AUXILIUM BARODA

Gujarat and  Garba are pretty synonymous!! Garba , the ethnic traditional folk dance of Gujarat  literally runs in the blood of every Gujarati irrespective of religion or caste or creed. The beats, the costumes, the sound of claps, the rhythm, the verve…all is captivating.  Auxilium Convent High School, Vadodara, as always, celebrates every festival with much fervor.  The 9th of October 2021, witnessed one such event – the most awaited

AMAR # 1505 AYG Investiture Ceremony – Auxilium  Lonavla

On 8 October 2021, the Auxilium youth group of Auxilium Convent High School, Lonavala, had their investiture ceremony at 1:30 pm with the theme “Let your light shine”. We commenced the programme with students carrying lighted candles in procession as they resolved to be small lights lighting up the world with their deeds of kindness. This was followed by lighting of the lamp and a short prayer service. 21 new

AMAR # 1504 Events at Kune

0n 16th September 2021 along with Gram Panchayat we organised the camp Mahkune and Ashaw  Chatye  Abhiyan to clean the village. The Zilla Parishad School Kunenama and our school Katkari Vidya Mandir participated in the event. The students, teachers and other youth members took part in this camp with the shramdan camp. They cleaned the village road area. Around 150 students and 17 teachers present for this event. After the

AMAR # 1503 Celebration of Marian month at Auxilium Carona

The staff of Auxilium Carona along with the Sisters celebrated the Marian month with fervour and joy. On 25 September 2021, they gathered around the statue of Our Blessed Mother and prayed the Rosary. This was followed by Marian games. It was a treat to the eyes to see the teachers vying with each other to present their groups in a creative way.  Snacks were served and as a tradition