PTA AGM Meet June 25 2011

On Saturday, 25 June 2011 the School had its first PTA AGM meeting. The Secondary Section had its meeting from 9.00 am to 10.30 pm and the Pre-Primary and Primary had its meeting from `0.30 am to 12.00 noon.

Fr. Crispino the Principal began with a prayer and then welcomed the parents to this first meeting of the year. He welcomed parents who were new to the school and had admitted their children into Dominic Savio’s for the first time.

After introducing the Secondary staff to the parents he then invited the Rector, Fr. Godfrey D’Souza to share his thoughts with the parents. Fr. Rector spoke to the parents on ‘Parenting, the Don Bosco Way.’ He spoke about the Preventive System of Don Bosco and the three main pillars of the Preventive system: Rapport (Loving Kindness), Religion and Reason. He spoke about parents making time to be with children and enjoying the ordinary things that children love. He exhorted the parents to take heed as it is important to listen to your children. Listen to what your children are saying; listen to what they are not saying, and listen to the things they are afraid to say.

He also said that another important feature for parents is to be available to children, spend time with children in their play and encourage them in what they value. Appreciation is important for children and as parents we need to give as much appreciation as we can to our children for their growth.

The Rector ended up with the words of Don Bosco: Education is a matter of the Heart!

ST. DOMINIC SAVIO CHOWK

It is indeed a historic moment in the history of the annals of St. Dominic Savio Andheri, for on this day, Saturday, June 18, 2011, with the help of friends and benefactors of the Institute, Mr. Sailesh Parab the Municipal Corporator of Ward 69, Andheri East, was responsible for giving us St. Dominic Savio Chowk.

Many Shiv Sena dignitaries were present and the function began only at 20.00 hours. Shri. Ramesh Latke the MLA Advocate pulled the curtain to declare it St. Dominic Savio Chowk. Soon after there was the prasad with the traditional breaking of the coconut and the slab with the name of our Municipal Corporator was also thrown open to all present by Shri Ramesh Latke and Shri Anil Parab.

Among the Salesians present were Fr. Michael Fernandes, Provincial; Fr. Ajoy Fernandes, Vice Provincial; Fr. Godfrey D’Souza, Rector; Fr. Crispino D’Souza, Principal; Fr. Edwin Colaco, Administrator and Bro. Roshan Gonsalves.

There were lots of benefactors, Cooperators, Past-Pupils, Teachers of the school and friends of the Institute who were present for this auspicious occasion. It was indeed a feather in the cap for all of us at St. Dominic Savio’s.

We are indeed grateful to one and all who contributed in so many ways to help St. Dominic Savio’s Chowk become a reality.

God bless you all!

Inaugural Assembly of St. Dominic Savio High School

It was indeed a day of excitement and cheer as the corridors were once again hustling and bustling with the sound of youngsters after a restful vacation. It was time to get back to school.

St. Dominic Savio High School, Andheri, Mumbai,  had its first Inaugural Assembly on Wednesday, 15th June 2011 at 8.00 am. The Assembly began with the welcoming in parade of Fr. Godfrey D'Souza, the Rector, Fr. Edwin Colaco, the Administrator, Fr. Barnabe D'Souza the Director of Balprafulta and Mrs. Vidya the Secondary Supervisor. Fr. Crispino D'Souza the Principal was on stage.

We began with the 'Our Father' the Vande Mataram, the pledge and the school anthem. The compere welcomed one and all to a new academic year of grace and blessings.

The Management were then invited to the stage. Fr. Rector was then called on to give his inaugural speech.
He welcomed one and all and told the new comers that he was proud that they took a bold and decisive step in joining the institute. He told them that it was their turn to excel in academics and other disciplines like those who passed out before them.

The new year holds exciting possibilities and promises and prayed that each and every youngster would benefit from all that was happening in Dominic Savio's. He wished the X standard students all the best and hoped that all of them would come out in flying colours at their examinations.

He told the staff that it was wonderful to have them as Educators of the institution and prayed for a productive and fulfilling year ahead.

Fr. Rector then introduced Fr. Barnabe D'Souza to the students and gave a floral tribute as a sign of welcome to the Institution. Fr. Barnabe said a few words of thanks and appreciation.

Fr. Crispino then introduced the four new staff members to the students.

With that the Inaugural Assembly came to a close.