If you want to achieve real peace in this world, we should start educating children.-
Mahatma Gandhi
Literacy day was celebrated with vigour and inspiring participation. Students from std. V to Std. X
prepared thought provoking charts on Literacy which echoed in the school corridors creating awareness
about Literacy for all age groups, in the city and remote areas.
The Inter-house Patriotic Singing Competition awakened among the crowds a sense of
loyalty for our nation. The participants put up their best performance. The judges for the competition
were Sr. Juliet and Ms. Glory. The occasion was graced by Sr. Principal and Sr. Elizabeth our primary
coordinator.
We celebrated the 68th Independence Day with pomp, beginning with the hoisting of our
National Flag at 8.00am and speeches by students of Std. VII & VIII, in English, Hindi & Marathi. The
Chief Guests, Mr. Shankar & Dr. Mrs. Chitra Bargaje, parents our our toppers (2014-2015) inspired the
students with thought-provoking speeches. The toppers shared their memorable experiences as a student
in the school. The vote of thanks was given by our principal Sr. Lawrencea.
This day has evolved into an Educational extravagance , featuring students from the Primary
up to Junior college level. It believes in instilling qualities, concentration, confidence and time
management. The chief guest Mr. Angelo David graced this occasion along with his wife Mrs. Julie David.
Students were applauded for their excellent academic performance for the previous academic year.
At 8.00am on Friday 4th Sept 2015, the students of Divine Child High School & Junior College, Andheri (E), began the day by giving praise and thanks to God for the gift of our mentors and guides – our teachers. The hour long prayer service invoking the presence of God and His blessings on our teachers was followed by felicitation by the students of their respective teachers in the classrooms.
At 10.00am the students and teachers in each of the classrooms, were attuned to the monitor displaying the speech of our Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi from Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi and his interactions with students from schools in New Delhi and through satellite with students of other states, too.
The programme which lasted for almost 2 hours was interesting. He spoke about his experiences, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam and the role of a teacher. The gist of his speech included requesting the HRD Ministry to replace the ritualistic exercise of awarding ‘Character Certificates’ with awards of ‘Aptitude Certificates’ to students; he asked the students to develop leadership qualities and not to get deterred by failure.
