August 2023

AMAR # 1918 Ties of Love with our Rakshak: Police and Nature at Oros

On 30th September, the Community College Oros celebrated ‘Raksha Bandhan’ with the Police Department Sindhudurg. According to Indian culture, on the occasion of ‘Rakshabandhan’, a sister ties ‘rakhi’ to her brother which symbolizes a bond of protection’. The prime motive of the event was to appreciate the work of our police department in safeguarding society with law and order. The students tied handmade rakhis to the police personnel. to renew their

AMAR # 1917  ADMA NIRMAL

The ADMA Group met on 24th August 2023 at 5 p.m. with a special note of jubilation. The group affectionately greeted the two Golden Jubilarians with flowers and words of appreciation. They thanked the Almighty God and our Blessed Mother with hymns and prayed the rosary for the intentions of the Jubilarians. As our people are very devoted to Our Lady of Vailankanni and Mount Mary Bandra some of them have

AMAR # 1916 Raksha Bandhan with a difference at Pansora

On 26 August 2023, Sr. Shaila D’ Monte, the two novices Sr. Raina Kesii and Sr.Haseena Kalukolla, the two social workers, and 23 SHG women celebrated the festival of Raksha Bandhan in a meaningful way. They visited the Blind Home Andha Apangna Vikasmandal Mogari at Anand Mogari village. It was indeed a pitiful sight to see 90 children with no or little eyesight. There were 55 boys and 35 girls

AMAR # 1915 INB on digital spaces

On the 16th of August, the media team conducted an online seminar for the local media coordinators of the INB Province on the theme, Digital Spaces. Fr. Joaquim Lobo, sdb, the media coordinator of the Salesians of the  Konkan province, led the participants through the basics of the very important task of editing and creating articles. The session consisted of the following points: How to be a good writer How

AMAR # 1914 AYG Initiation at Pansora

On 16th August 2023, with 22 members, we at Pansora initiated the AYG. The members were filled with zeal and passion to be part of this group. Sr. Sunita Dabhi commenced the service with a prayer song and helped the members understand their roles and responsibilities. The animator, Sr. Nayana Vankar along with the other Sisters vested the members with blue scarves which have the AGM symbol. As a mark

AMAR # 1913 Green Glory Unveiled: Van Mahotsav Celebrations Embrace Nature's Splendor at Baroda

Van Mahotsav, an annual event celebrating the joy of trees and forests, recently blossomed in Auxilium Convent High School, Baroda. our school with great enthusiasm. As a beautiful reminder of our connection with nature, the students of the Eco Club under the leadership of our teachers celebrated ‘Van Mahotsav Day on the 17th of August 2023. The teachers thoughtfully explained the significance of Van Mahotsav. Following this insightful explanation, the

AMAR # 1912 Independence Day Celebrations at Baroda

‘It was the night of August 1947. As the drums rolled and conches blew the midnight hour, India moved from foreign rule to independence. In the flush of freedom, our leaders spoke a new tongue, they breathed a new spirit into the dry bones of a buried nation’… …and so did the sisters, teachers, and students of Auxilium Convent High School in Baroda. The sun radiated its brilliance, heralding the

AMAR # 1911 Patriotic Singing Competition at Nandgad

Music ignites all areas of a child’s development.  It helps the body and mind work together.  Patriotic songs are those that demonstrate love for the country or themes that glorify self-sacrifice, the beauty of the land, and the history of ideals. A patriotic singing competition was organized on 22nd August 2023 to encourage patriotism in every student.  In the school hall students from 1st to 10th grade were assembled as

AMAR # 1910 Session on a Journey of Adolescence and Well-being at Nandgad

A wonderful session was held for the girls of the secondary section, lady teachers, and the mothers of these students on the topic, ‘A journey of adolescence and well-being by Dr. Anjali Joshi on 19th of August 2023.  Dr. Anjali a renowned gynecologist from KLE hospital who worked there for the past 25 years highlighted the young girls on menstrual hygiene, the growth process in the stage of adolescence, and

AMAR # 1909 Celebration of the Independence Day at Auxilium – Pali Hill

On 15th August 2023, Auxilium Convent High School celebrated the 76th Independence Day of our country India. The programme started at 8 a.m with the welcome procession by students and the headmistress of the school. Students of standard 8, 9, and 10 danced and played the lezium as they welcomed the Chief Guest to the grounds where the other students, teachers, ex-students, and parents were waiting. The event commenced with