DON BOSCO ICSE SCHOOL BIDS FAREWELL TO THE FIRST BATCH OF CLASS X STUDENTS

HELLO,
On 9th of February, 2009, Don Bosco ICSE School bid farewell to the 23 students of first batch of ICSE school. The programme began with a moving prayer service conducted by Br Hector Pinto. Br Hector began the prayer service with a short introductory note to the students and the teachers. Fr Arulappa, Sr Jessy and the student representatives lit the lamp which symbolised the flame of Don Bosco. While they were lighting the lamp, Br Hector played Gayatri Mantra along with the words on the screen. He told them that they are stepping into another stage of their life. Farewell function is a time to give gratitude to God, to their teachers and their friends who had come into their life and made a mark in their hearts. He also said "Feeling gratitude and not experessing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person.Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us." They were asked to carry the flame of Don Bosco to wherever they go. He also mentioned that the teachers and the students needed each other. The teachers need the students and the students need the teachers. He asked the teachers and the students to revive the old memories and thank God for all the things that they learnt from each other. Then he presented a powerpoint on "YOU NEEDED ME" which consisted of their photographs and lyrics of the song You needed me.The children and teachers enjoyed watching their photographs which helped them to revive their old memories. Then the students were asked to light the candles from the lamp and sit around the map of India. They were told that to carry the flame of Don Bosco to whereever they go or settle down. They sat around the map of India with the lighted candles. Then the principal and the teachers went around the students and laid their hands on each one of the student's head and prayed for them. While they were praying for each student, the music on IRISH BLESSING was played along with the lyrics through powerpoint. It was a moving and touching programme. Then the students and the teachers prayed for each other.The prayer service ended with a movie clip on "CIRCLE OF LIFE". Well Done, my dear students. Carry the flame of Don Bosco whereever you go. After a few minutes break, there was a stage programme conducted by Class 9 students. Fr Jose, the rector of the school, Fr Santhosh, Headmaster of State Board School, Sindhu's parents and Fr Arulappa were chief guests of the programme. Class 9 students welcomed each class x student by giving a rose while the powerpoint programme was played with the photograph of each student with few comments on them. The chief guests and the student representatives lit the lamp again. Fr Jose wished all the students and asked them to carry the flame of Don Bosco to different parts of the world. He told them that whenever they need any help, Don Bosco school is always there to take care of them. There were few powerpoint programmes and dances by the class 9 students. Preethi and Meghana of class IX gave a dance performance which entertained all . I won't be surprised if they get a call from Bollywood film directors. Class IX boys put up a skit. Nikitha, the Nightingale of Don Bosco sang a farewell song. Priyanka and Shreyas received the 'BEST DRESSED CLASS X STUDENTS' . Congrats Shreyas and Priyanka. Outgoing Class X students presented the painting of Don Bosco to the Princial. The Principal of the School, Fr Arulappa gave a farewell message to the Class X students.The programme ended with a lunch hosted by class 9 students. Thank you, Class IX students for organising this programme. It was very enjoyable day.






















IRISH BLESSING

(Prayer that was used during prayer service.While the teachers laid their hands on each student, this prayer song was played along with beautiful powerpoint presentation)

May the blessing of light be upon you, light on the outside and light on the inside.

With God's sunlight shining on you, may your heart glow with warmth like a turf fire that welcomes friends and strangers alike.

May the light of the Lord shine from your eyes like a candle in the window, welcoming the weary traveller.

May the blessing of God's soft rain be on you, falling gently on your head, refreshing your soul with the sweetness of little flowers newly blooming.


May the strength of the winds of Heaven bless you, carrying the rain to wash your spirit clean, sparkling after, in the sunlight.


May the blessing of God's earth be on you and as you walk the roads, may you always have a kind word for those you meet.

May you understand the strength and power of God in a thunderstorm in winter, the quiet beauty of creation and the calm of a summer sunset.


And may you come to realize that insignificant as you may seem in this great universe, you are an important part of God's plan.


May He watch over you and keep you safe from harm.



Students Like You

With students like you, teaching is easy

I look forward to each day;

Your wondering minds keep me on my toes;

You make teaching more like play.
Students like you make teaching rewarding;

When I go home, I am content;

You pay attention, you learn—giving me a sense of accomplishment.
Thank you for being the way you are,

For making my job so much fun.

I’ll remember how good you made me feel,

Even when my teaching was done.

We , the teachers, want to pray for each one of our students, especially these class x students who are preparing for their final exams. Be with them and watch over them. Show them the right path and lighten their lives. Take care of them O lord.