by admin_dchs | Sep 9, 2016 | Uncategorised
On the memorable and auspicious occasion marking Mother Teresa’s Canonization as saint on 4th Sept 2016 at the Vatican in Rome by Pope Francis, a special postage stamp dedicated to her was released.
It is a huge privilege and honour that our school Divine Child High School & Junior College was the venue picked for such an august event. The commemorative postal stamp was released by the Union Minister of State for Communication Mr. Manoj Sinha and witnessed by eminent personalities Bishop Agnelo Gracias and Sr. Rubella, a representative of the Missionaries of Charity. The ceremony came, a day before the 19th death anniversary of St. Teresa of Kolkata.
by admin_dchs | Aug 19, 2016 | Uncategorised
“Into that heaven of freedom, my Father, let my country awake” – Rabindranath Tagore
With pride in our hearts, we saluted our country on the wake of its 70th Independence.
At 8.00am on this auspicious morning, the staff and students of Std. VIII assembled in the premises of Divine Child High School & Junior College and commenced the ceremony of hailing our country India. Our Vice-Principal, Supervisor, members of the staff and students warmly welcomed our Chief Guests Mr. & Mrs. Shetty & Mr. & Mrs. Kadam, the parents of our SSC toppers for the year 2015-16.
To commemorate the sovereignty of our nation, the Chief Guests unfurled the tricolor flag and all present there, stood in attention, singing the National Anthem in unison. Mrs. Shetty & Mrs. Kadam shared their views on the significance of the day. The senior students enthralled everyone with their well spoken speeches in Hindi, Marathi & English. The students sang Patriotic songs to our motherland. The Programme concluded with the Vote of thanks by our Vice-Principal Sr. Olivia.
Indeed, it was a day of joy, a day to love and respect for our country where all Indians enjoy the freedom, peace and unity in our diversity.
Jai Hind
by admin_dchs | Aug 19, 2016 | Uncategorised
On Friday 12th August the institution of Divine Child was buzzing with excitement and activity.The students of Std. IV conducted a special assembly dedicated to our country and the feast of the Assumption of Mother Mary.
The Pre-primary children were all attired in traditional costumes. They were a pretty sight for the eyes.
The Secondary section had the house-wise Patriotic Singing Competition. The melodious voices, tunes and lyrics of the patriotic songs pulled at the heartstrings of all present there and re-awakened a feeling of patriotism.
by admin_dchs | Aug 3, 2016 | Uncategorised
To commemorate the feast of Saints Joachim and Anne(26th July), the remarkable parents of Mother Mary which is celebrated as ‘Parents Day’, Divine Child High School celebrated this invaluable gift of parents on Saturday 23rd July 2016.
As a sign of encouragement, progress certificates were handed over to students who showed marked improvement in the last academic year. Students put on an excellent entertaining programme of song and dance that pleased the parents immensely.
