Farewell of Mrs. Honoreen Mendez – 45 Years of Dedication, Memories and Legacy

The memories continued with Past Pupils sharing their experiences of Mrs. Honoreen. Their stories reflected the lasting impact of a teacher whose influence continued long after students had left the school. The highlight of the celebration was the Musical Journey of Teacher Honoreen, presented through a combination of skit and dance. The performance traced her 45-year journey at Auxilium, bringing together moments from her teaching years, supervisory responsibilities and her enduring connection with the school. The teachers then presented their own musical tribute through song and dance, expressing their affection, gratitude and the sense of loss that comes with saying goodbye to a long-standing colleague.

Sr. Philomena D’Souza, School Manager, shared words of appreciation, acknowledging Mrs. Honoreen's contribution and commitment to Auxilium. This was followed by a special felicitation by representatives of the students, workers and teachers, who presented tokens of gratitude in recognition of her years of service.

The School Manager and Principal then felicitated Mrs. Honoreen with a shawl, bouquet and memento, and a token of love honouring her 45 years of dedicated service to Auxilium Baroda.

The most awaited moment of the programme was Mrs. Honoreen's farewell message. With her characteristic sincerity and warmth, she shared her reflections on her long journey at Auxilium and expressed her gratitude to the sisters, teachers, students, workers, parents and all those who had been part of her years at the institution.

As the programme drew to a close, the anchors expressed what the entire Auxilium family felt: Mrs. Honoreen may be leaving her position, but she is certainly not leaving the hearts and memories of the people she has served.

For 45 years, she taught, guided, corrected, encouraged and accompanied generations of students and colleagues. Her journey has become an enduring part of the story of Auxilium Baroda.

45 years of service.
45 years of dedication.
45 years of memories.
45 years of being part of the Auxilium family.

Auxilium Baroda expresses its sincere gratitude to Mrs. Honoreen Mendez for her years of committed service and wishes her and her family a beautiful and fulfilling new chapter, filled with joy, peace and God's abundant blessings.

Auxilium Baroda, 22 September 2026

Auxilium Baroda bid farewell to Mrs. Honoreen Mendez on 22 September 2026, celebrating her remarkable 45 years of dedicated service to the institution from 1981 to 2026. The farewell was not merely a goodbye, but a celebration of a life of commitment, service, and countless memories created over four and a half decades.

Mrs. Honoreen began her journey at Auxilium as an English teacher in the Primary Section. She later served as Primary Supervisor from 2008 to 2024 and subsequently as High School Supervisor from 2024 to 2026. Across these roles, she touched the lives of generations of students, teachers, workers and members of the Auxilium family.

The programme began with Mrs. Honoreen and her family being warmly escorted by the Guides. She was welcomed with saplings, symbolizing growth and the many lives she had helped nurture during her years at Auxilium. A lively welcome dance by the students set the tone for the celebration.

The prayer service, placed Mrs. Honoreen, her family and her new chapter of life into God's loving hands. This was followed by a moving student tribute, “Because of You…”, which expressed how her guidance, corrections, encouragement and high standards had helped students grow and become better versions of themselves and the Principal Sr. Philomena Lobo said that we may find someone to carry forward your responsibilities, but we will never find another Tr. Honoreen.. We will miss what you did—but even more, we will miss simply having you here.

The school choir then presented a touching farewell song, followed by a delightful dance by the Primary students. Their performance brought alive the affection and gratitude of the younger generation towards a teacher who had spent so many years among the children of Auxilium.