The. A News letter of St. Anthony s School APRIL 2017-SEPTEMBER Vol. 5

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1 Vol. 5 VERVE A News letter of St. Anthony s School Greetings! Mother Seraphina, our Foundress, said, No sound character can be formed without the practice of human as well as religious values and no one can live a life of excellent principles and intrinsic goodness without a firm footing in these values and ethics. Her sole aim was to set all human beings absolutely and unconditionally free from the darkness of ignorance, unbelief, and temporal values through education. Very few have realised the wealth of sympathy, kindness and generosity hidden in the soul of a child. effort of every educator should be to unlock that treasure and we at St. Anthony's strive indefatigably for this. Our Institution has been nurturing young minds for the past 47 years with the belief that ' heart of education is the education of the heart.' APRIL 2017-SEPTEMBER 2017 With utmost joy and exuberance we present to you the fifth issue of ' Verve', the newsletter of St. Anthony's School. It will surely unfold the fun-filled learning and some of the most unforgettable and precious moments spent from the time this session began at school. write ups of each event will in itself open before you an array of talents, our young students are endowed with. ' Verve' is indeed a pious attempt to bring before you a bird's eye view of what actually happens at the 'sanctuary' of St. Anthony's, where budding talent takes shape along with their creativity. We believe that our success depends upon the MOTHER SERAPHINA power to perceive, the power to observe and the power to explore. We are sure that the positive attitude, hard work, sustained efforts and innovative ideas exhibited by our young students in their daily life at school will surely stir the minds of the readers and take them to the surreal world of unalloyed joy and pleasure. We have tried our best to bring together, in short, the moments we share at school which have always enriched the learner as well as the educator, as instilled by our beloved Foundress, Mother Seraphina, who once said, We can never give to others what we have not instilled in ourselves. We the Language Department at St. Anthony's, along with our Student Editors have all dipped in our oars into the joyful ride of the newsletter and have sailed it to the shore for each blissful enthusiastic reader. It is a fine thing to have ability but the ability to discover ability in others, is truly a gift of a blessed few. Our Principal, Rev. Sr. Matilda is one amongst the rarest of the rare. We are truly thankful to her for her unfailing support and for being our constant inspiration and mentor, each day of our life at school. We heartily wish all the readers best wishes and hope you will enjoy reading ' Verve', as much as we all enjoyed preparing it for you. God bless you and your family. Best Wishes Editorial Team Verve May your Christmas be filled with GAIeTy and bliss and your New Year with infinite learning.

2 All things can be done for the one who believes (Mark 9:23) TEACHERS' Day OUT When it was a fun-day for our teachers morning of March 29, 2017 dawned bright and cheery reflecting the atmosphere around the teachers as they travelled together in a bus looking forward to reach Lohagarh Farms. mesmerizing feet tapping tune of the 'dholak' and the auspicious 'tilak ceremony' greeted them on their arrival. teachers were then provided with finger licking breakfast after which they tried several enjoyable rides. dance floor made them tap their feet to familiar tunes. To make sure that the scorching heat does not spoil the day for the teachers, stalls providing 'lassi and lemonade' were erected everywhere. It was a much needed relaxing break for our hardworking teachers. Happy Ram NavAmi When God resides in your heart, happiness and success always surrounds you On April 04, 2017 the outgoing student council members conducted a special assembly on the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami. students shared the festival's importance and traditions associated with it. Quotes from the Ramayana and some scriptures were recited which inspired the students and instilled the values of righteousness among them. EASTER He has risen and He will always be there for us On the joyous occasion of Easter, the students of St. Mary's House conducted a special assembly to enlighten us about the significance of this Holy festival. students of classes 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th decorated the stage with handmade eggs, chocolates, toys, etc. y also sang hymns, poems, read articles and performed skits on the crucifixion, death and resurrection of Lord Jesus Christ. INSTITUTE DAY Mother Seraphina, a mother, a beacon to guide, a model to be imitated, a counselor, a facilitator A special assembly was conducted by St Joseph's House students. Students of class 6th participated in the welcome song followed by the ceremonial lighting of the lamp to commence the celebration. Students of class X presented an enactment based on the precepts of Mother Seraphina.To infuse a spirit of sacrifice and to imbibe in them the values of Mother Seraphina, our school Principal, Rev. Sr. Matilda enlightened the students with the teachings, vision and mission of Mother Seraphina. She also mentioned the selfless service rendered by her in educating the girl child, encouraging the learners to follow the path of Mother Seraphina. 2

3 Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen (Hebrew 11:1) RECOGNItion DAY highest reward for a person's toil is not what they get for it, but what they become by it Institute Day, 1st May 2017, was also celebrated as 'Recognition Day', wherein, Merit Certificates were awarded to meritorious students for their excellent academic performance and for securing100% attendance in school. St. Clare's House was declared the 'House of the Year ( )'. It was a wonderful day of achievements for most of the students and a motivation for the others to strive harder. INVESTITURE CEREMONY Real leadership is not about prestige, power or status; it is about responsibility Investiture Ceremony signifies the reliance and confidence that the school consigns in the newly elected council members. new Student Council was elected and honored with badges and scarves on May 9, 2017for the academic session occasion commenced with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp by Rev.Sr.Matilda who graced the event. Aparna Sajeev and Sherry J. Cherian were the newly elected Pupil Lleader and Asst Pupil Leader, respectively. newly elected office bearers pledged in the swearing ceremony and the oath of allegiance was pronounced by the head of the institute, Rev. Sr. Matilda who motivated them to be fair and responsible in their duties. BUDDHA PURNIMA re is no path to happiness; happiness is the path Gautam Buddha A special assembly was conducted by the students of class X-B on the pious occasion of Buddha Purnima. y enlightened the school on the precepts and teachings of Lord Buddha.This was followed by mesmerizing enactments on the life of Buddha. students were motivated to follow the teachings of Buddha and the path of non-violence. LOSS OF A DEAR ONE You'll forever be in our hearts and memories, our dearest Shivani ma'am St. Anthony's School suffered the loss of one of the dearest teachers, Ms. Shivani, who was loved abundantly by all the students and teachers. Her untimely death brought immense grief to the school. We pray for her soul to find rest and peace with the Lord. 3

4 Look to God that you may be radiant with joy (Psalm 34:6) PLANTATION DAY He who plants a tree, loves others besides himself On 15th July 2017, the Eco Club members of class 6th along with the Captain and the Vice Captain got a chance to visit a plantation drive in Sarojini Nagar accompanied by Ms. Kiran Pani and Ms. Manpreet Kaur. drive was organized by RBI, Delhi State Legal Service Authority (DLSA). y enjoyed planting trees and could feels positively around them because of the good deed everyone did. This was an excellent initiative towards a greener Delhi. RAKSHA BANDHAN Rakhi is a thread that binds a brother and a sister in the bond of love and protection forever Students of XII Commerce conducted an assembly showcasing the eternal love that siblings have for each other. Skits and articles imparted the beautiful message of love being the holiest and noblest of all emotions. ECO CLUB ASSEMBLY Green is not just a colour anymore, it's a way of life. Go green! Eco Club members conducted their annual assembly on 28th July, theme for the assembly was Connect with Nature. Eco Club members from classes VI-X participated with utmost vigor and zeal. eye-catching act showcasing the importance of trees and mime was the centre of attraction of the assembly. INDEPENDENCE DAY Coming together for being the cause of 'unity in diversity' and dedicating this to our heroes who made it possible for us to inhale freedom Celebrations were at its peak when we commemorated the festival of liberation with utmost relish this year. With their enrapturing and mesmerizing tableaus, dances, songs and articles, Class 10th and 12th instilled a sense of belongingness, love and respect for our motherland among the students. 4

5 Be diligent to present yourself approved to god as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the work of truth (2 Timothy 2:15) janamashtami Life is a consistent passion to give, not a meek persistent hope to receive. Lord Krishna joyous festival of Janamashtami associated with the birth of Lord Krishna was celebrated zealously by class 12th Science who gave us an insight into the life of Lord Krishna and inspired us to follow his principles. mother pia interschool competition Beyond our limitations, comes creativity, which is a way of sharing one's soul with the world 17th Annual Mother Pia Memorial Interschool competitions were organized on 25th August Rangoli Making, Oratory, Turncoat, Show and Tell, Fabric Painting and Newspaper Ensemble; were the different competitions which marked the event. Amongst them the Newspaper Ensemble Competition was a new and innovative introduction this year, where the participants had to design and make a dress using newspapers, followed by walking down the ramp in their own creations.this year all the 6 competitions saw out-of-the-box innovations by over 20 schools participating, keeping everyone completely spellbound. St.George's School, Alaknanda emerged as the winner and outshone the rest and swept away Rolling Trophy for their overall performance in all the events. event was a grand success. performing arts club A true artist follows his / her passion in order to be in peace with their own selves students of the Performing Arts Club conducted their annual assembly on 18th August 2017 and showcased their talents. y presented mesmerizing dance performances and melodious songs. EID MUBARAK EID assembly for Eid-Ul-Zuha, the festival associated with sacrifice, was exquisitely presented by class 8th C with the help of a unique and creative puppet show which was enjoyed by all. 5

6 Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for Lord rather than for man (Colossians 3:23) aryabhatta club assembly Mathematics is a hope that every problem has a solution On 8th September, the creative minds of Aryabhatta Club conducted the assembly. y exhibited their talents by performing live speed-cubing and sharing interesting facts about Rubik's cube and Sudoku. y also showcased 3D net figures made by them. y rightly illustrated that Mathematics is fun. To be inspired is great, to inspire is INCREDIBLE Motivational seminars for classes 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th were conducted on 15th September, 14th September, 28th July and 2 9 t h J u l y respectively. class teachers motivated the students and advocated the importance of hard motivational seminar work combined with optimum amount of determination. seminar evoked in the students the need to conquer their heart and mind before they go ahead to conquer the world. teachers day To teach is to touch so many lives forever This year Teachers' Day was special in its own way. assembly was presented by the Student Council in a thoughtful way. Children spoke in remembrance of our beloved Shivani ma'am and prayed for her departed soul and family. y also expressed their gratitude and love for teachers in the form of thoughts, poems and a melodious parody which was appreciated by all. Blissful start of the day Anthonians always assure a good start to the day by their awesome morning assemblies. Daily assemblies are highly extraordinary and get more enrapturing with each passing day of the week. Topics for the day are centered around values and presented in a fun filled, yet in a thoughtprovoking way with the help of mimes, creative assemblies street plays, songs, dance performances and the best of all 'action songs' which are extremely loved by everyone. inter-house competition 'Competition is a sign of potential.' epitome of team work and competing spirit were seen as the months of May and August brought about loads of Inter-House competitions. Slogan Writing, Poster Making, Elocution, Dramatization, Street play, Panchayati Raj Enactment, Welcome Dance, Model United Nations, etc. All the House members worked hard to make their House win. Clean India is not just a campaign; it is a responsibility Swachh Bharat Abhiyan is a cleanliness drive run by the Government of India and initiated by our Honourable Prime Minister, Narendra Modi ji. It is a drive which every Indian Citizen must know about. To show their support towards the campaign and lead the swachh bharat audience on the path of realization, Anthonians often present eye o p e n i n g a n d a s t o u n d i n g performances and assemblies to spread awareness about the issue. 6

7 Be diligent to present yourself approved to god as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the work of truth (2 Timothy 2:15) Honour Roll SPORTS ACHIEVEMENTS Junior Category School Toppers COMMERCE Palak Tuteja 93.6% Nikita Sethi 93.4% Harshita 92.8% science Muskan Chandwani 95.4% Mani Bahuguna 94.4% Shreya Tiwari 94.4% Somoshree Mahapatra 94.2% HUMANITIES Pragya Jain 94.6% Dopansha Grover 93.2% Sofiya Ali 93.2% Albeena Alvi 91.8% Senior Category Name Class Position Secured Compitition Organised 7

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