SPORTS FESTIVAL (SECOND DAY)

Today we had the second day of our Sports Festival. We began with some more fun games in the morning like square-ball, throw-ball, net-ball and some others played football and cricket.

In the afternoon after the lunch break we had the track and field events with the 100 mts; 200 mts and the relay races.

With the close of that we then had the much looked out for event, the tug-of-war between the houses of the Seniors, Juniors and the Inters.

The staff item was a novel one indeed with a pepsi to quench their parched throats and lips and find the tokens on the ground.

The last and important item was the prize distribution for all the event.

The GREEN HOUSE were the OVER ALL Champions.

Fr. Crispino made it a point to thank the core team who organized the event, Mr. Dayanand, Mr. Sharma and Mr. Alex.

He also thanked the Teaching and non-teaching staff for their dedication on the field during the games and events.

All good things come to an end and so did this years Sports Festival.

THE RECTOR'S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS

Yesterday the 8th November the School celebrated the Birthday of the Rector, Fr. Godfrey D'Souza. At the inauguration of the first day of the Sports Festival Fr. Crispino announced to the school that it was the birthday of the Rector and thanked God for the person he is.

In the evening the boarders had organized the Eucharistic celebration with good singing and animation. All the community members were present. Fr. Barnabe said more than a few words about the Rector at the mass appreciating some of the qualities of the Rector.

After the Eucharist there was a program in the school assembly hall by the boarders and the evening study children. The whole program was very well arranged and seen to by Fr. Crispino, Bro. Michael, Sir Haydn and the boys. The singing and dances were excellent and the skit was truly entertaining with a beautiful message to take home. Fr. Edwin the Administrator said a few words in English and in Hindi for the benefit of the Evening Study Children.

The EVS put up a beautiful dance and Puja read out an address expressing their sentiments of gratitude that the children and the staff have for all that is organized for them.

The dinner for the boarders was something to be remembered. They had a buffet dinner and it was a joy to see them do justice to the spread.

The Salesians and the family and close friends and benefactors were also present. It was here that Fr. Crispino said more than a few words once again appreciating Fr. Godfrey as the Rector of Dominic Savio's.

Fr. Godfrey thanked one and all for the many lovely words expressed from morning, and for all the arrangements made to make his 60th Birthday a very memorable one indeed.

Thanks and God bless to one and all and especially to all the members of the community and Sir Haydn.

SECONDARY SPORTS FESTIVAL

This morning the 8th November the Secondary School had their Sports Festival beginning today and it will go on until tomorrow. The chief guest of the morning was Fr. Rector who was welcomed together with Fr. Crispino and Fr. Edwin, the Administrator.

There was the hoisting of the school flag, the sportsman's prayer and the oath. Before that the torch was taken by four of our students around the grounds and then the chief guest lit the main torch.

The march past took place with the four houses doing well in the event led by the scouts of the school.

There was a tabloid enacted by the boys depicting some of the games and skills found in India. Fr. Crispino was then invited to introduce the occasion and to wish the Chief Guest a Happy Birthday. Fr. Rector was then called on to say a few words and to declare the Sports event open and released the balloons.

Instructions were given by the Principal and then the boys went out to their various fields for their games.

The whole morning was very exciting with each team competing with the other and trying to win and accumulate points for their house.

The Salesian Cooperators of the Andheri Unit had their canteen stall open for the boys.

We look forward to a second day of fun filled events tomorrow.

All the best lads and see you tomorrow.