Children Raise Fund to Help Poor Children to Celebrate Children’s Day: To inculcate a spirit of sharing and to nurture a sense of solidarity, the children in Newman School Neotan celebrated Children’s Day as Holy Childhood Day with fund raising to help the poor children on 14 November 2015.
The children in Newman School Neotan wanted to celebrate Children’s Day this year with a difference. They together with their teachers organized a fancy fete with a variety of fun games. The children took active part in it and contributed generously to raise fund for the poor children. “I am so happy today that I got a chance to help a poor child with my little contribution”, said Cecilia Mossang of Class X, beaming with joy.
Fr. Felix Anthony, the Principal of the school, appreciated and thanked the students for their generous expression of solidarity with poor children. The children too expressed their joy at having got an opportunity to celebrate Children’s Day with the difference this year.
The teachers of Newman School put up a colourful cultural programme to entertain the children prior to the fancy fete.
The fund raised from this fete will be forwarded to Pontifical Society for Missionary Childhood that helps millions of poor children across the world.
School Annual Day held at St. Mary’ s School Namsai: St. Mary’s School in Namsai held its first School Annual Day on 9th November 2015 with a colourful cultural programme by the students at the newly built school auditorium.
Respected Deputy Commissioner of Namsai District, Mr. R. K. Sharma, CRPF Captian Namsai Col. Anil Kumar, Tax and Excise Director (Retired) Mr. Tape Bagre CRPF Captain Mr. Thomas Varghese and a host of other dignitaries were present for the programme together with Bishop George.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Sharma appreciated the great work St. Mary’s School is doing in Namasi area. “The cultural programmes and the confidence of the children on the stage highlights the quality education this school imparts to the children”, he said.
Bishop George also appreciated the students for the wide variety of cultural programmes and advice them to pay more attention to learning their daily lessons apart from the singing and dancing.
The huge gathering of parents went back happy to have seen their children on stage.
Congratulations to Fr. Francis Kurien and the Staff of St. Mary’s Namsai.
St. Alphonsa
School Gunangar gets a New School Building:
Respected Mr. Chow Ragingda Namshum, who donated the land for the
construction of this school was the Chief Guest on this important day. He was
very happy to see his dream of having a school on his land becoming reality. “I
am overwhelmed today to see this school. I appreciate all the great works Sr.
Anjali and other Sisters are doing here. I would like to sponsor 10 poor
children of this school from the next academic year”, he said.
Mr. Thomas Pertin, OC of Chowngkham Cirle was happy to see present
for the occasion and he too appreciated the good quality education the schools
is imparting to the children onGunanagar area.
The Buddhist Monks who were present for the programme offered
prayers for the school at the beginning of the Blessing of the new school building.
Newman Fest kick-starts with Folk Dance Competition at Newman School Neotan: A two-day School Talent Festival, Newman Fest, kick started with Folk Dance competition here at Newman School Neotan, Changlang District Arunachal Pradesh on 24th September 2015.
Celebrating the Feast Day of its
Patron, Blessed John Henry Newman, a 19th century holy man from
England, the Newman School in Neotan village Changlang District, organized a
two-day talent festival on 24 and 25 September 2015. It kick-started with a
Folk Dance Competition in Sub-Junior, Junior and Senior categories on 24 September
here at the school hall. The children performed on stage in colourful tribal
costume to different tribal numbers. There were dance numbers in Mossang, Adi,
Khampti, Wancho, Nocte and Singpho dialects.
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The student expressed joy at
having a chance to show case their immense talents on stage in the form of
dance and songs. “I am very happy that we are celebrating Newman Fest in our
School. It has given me a platform to exhibit the talents that God has given
me”, said Miss Chada Hakhun of Class IX.
The Folk Dance competition was
followed by Folk Song, Painting and Drawing Competitions. “Apart from providing
the children with a platform to express themselves, through this two-day event
we want to promote and preserve the rich and varied culture and dialects of
this part of Arunachal Pradesh”, said Fr. Felix Anthony, the Principal of the
school, inaugurating the two-day school talent festival.
Bishop George Pallipparambil, the
President of Newman Educational Society was the Chief Gust at the
concluding ceremony of the Fest on 25th September. Many
distinguished VIPs, Dignitaries, local public leaders, and Army personnel were present at the concluding programme.
NEWMAN EDUCATIONAL SOCIETY CELEBRATES RADIANCE 2015: The Newman Educational Society (NES), the educational wing of the Diocese
of Miao organized Radiance 2015, an inter-school cultural festival,
at Savio School, Kanubari, Longding District of Arunachal Pradesh from 19
to 22 October, 2015.
The NES aims at providing a platform for students to exhibit their talent
in arts, culture and sports every year. To achieve this aim, the NES has come
up with the concept of Radiance, an inter-school festival to celebrate the
talents in the field of arts, culture and sports.
There were 23 schools this year participating in the event, held at the
newly built hall of St. John’s Church, Kanubari. There were competitions of
different kinds, like patriotic singing, folk dance, fancy dress,
skit, elocution, painting, and pencil drawing, held for three days. All
the students participated with a competitive spirit. “The event was not
only give a platform to the students but also to celebrate the diverse culture
and tradition of Arunachal Pradesh”, said one of the organizers of the
event.
Speaking on the occasion, Bishop George Pallipparambil, Bishop of
Miao and the President of NES, exhorted the students to have deep love for
their culture and environment. “We must always thank God for the gift of
nature. In the context of all the deforestation happening all around, I appeal
to you to be more caring for the nature and promoters of green. We must all
stop hunting and plant more trees to maintain the balance of ecology”, he
stressed. Congratulating the organizers, Fr. Thomas Erambil, Secretary NES and
his team, he asked the students to make Radiance an event to celebrate and
respect the diverse culture of Arunachal Pradesh.
It
was a treat to the eyes to see the students in different tribal attire in one
place. The Holy Rosary School Changlang emerged as the overall champion of
Radiance 2015. The host school, St. Savio, Kanubari and Krick and Bourry
Memorial School, Tezu, secured the second and third position
respectively.
After the successful completion of Radiance 2014 at Miao last year, and
the maiden Radiance 2013 at Roing, Radiance 2015 came to a
fitting conclusion with a colourful concluding ceremony on 22nd Oct at
Kanubari.
First College of Miao Diocese Blessed and Inaugurated in Namsai: The First Catholic College in the Diocese of Miao was inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Hon’ble Nabam Tuki and blessed by Bishop George Pallipparambil on August 2, 2014 at Manmow in Namsai District of Arunachal Pradesh in the august presence of various esteemed dignitaries and distinguished guests from across the state.
Mr.
Manpo, Hon’ble Ex MLA from Namsai, being a great visionary donated a plot of
land to Bishop George to build a college. Bishop then invited the Bethany
Sisters who courageously accepted the challenge to open the first catholic
college in the Diocese of Miao.
Speaking
on the occasion, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Mr. Nabam Tuki,
said, “The literacy rate in the state is very dismal and much below the overall
average in India. College such this will certainly play a big role in the
improvement of literacy rate in this region.” He also promised every help for
the setting up of infrastructure in the three colleges that exist in and around
Namsai District.
Hon’ble Shri Chowna Mein, the Minister for Agriculture,
Horticulture and Animal Husbandry & Dairy Development, Government of Arunachal
Pradesh was all praise for the Fathers and Sisters working for the people in
this region especially in the field of education. “I am also a student of a Don
Bosco institute so are my Sisters and my nieces who are still studying in a
Catholic School in Dibrugarh. This is an example of how the missionary-run
schools shape the future of its pupils.” He also appreciated the role of the
Fathers and Sisters for their contribution to the progress and development of
the people in this region.
The students who joined the college 10 days before this
event mesmerized all the participants with a wide variety of cultural items.
Happiness was written all over their face for gaining the distinction of being
the first students of this new college, which “will shape all our future”.
Bishop
George, who has spent more than 30 years in this region working for the
progress and growth of the people here, thanked Mr. Monpong for donating the
land to make this college a reality in this area. He also stressed, “This
College is here for the people in this region. Have no fear this college will
cater to educational needs for the people and it will shape the future of our
society. It is not for us who live today but for our younger generation who
will lead our society to greater heights in the coming days.” He also
congratulated the students and the Sisters for the beautiful cultural programme
and wished them well.
The esteemed presence of Hon’ble Sri. Shri Kamlung Mossang,
Minister for Food & Civil Supplies, Geology & Mines and Water Resources
Department, Government of Arunachal Pradesh, Hon’ble Namsai MLA Sri Zingnu
Namchoom, and Hon’ble Honchun Ngandam the MLA from Pongchao – Wakka Circle made
the event more solemn and grand.
“We are indeed glad to see our CM with us today on the event
of this college inauguration. It shows his concern for the people all over the
state and the keen interest he takes in the educational growth of the people in
our region,” said Mr. Humansu Tamblu, a first year student of Arts beaming with
joy. “I count myself luck to be studying in this college. Our batch will go
down as the First Batch of this College in history,” said another. “With this
college within our own region we do not have to move to another city for higher
education and to live in hostile environment,” said Miss Tojam Khelim, a first
year student of Commerce in the new college from Changlang District.
The first college of Miao Diocese will shape the future of
students in the years ahead and will play an important role in the improvement
of literacy rate in this region.
‘Say
No to Superstition’ – Students at the Health Awareness Camp in Lazu: At the backdrop of the death of a Class IV boy due to the negligence
of his parents, the staff and students of St. Xavier’s School, Lazu,
Arunachal Pradesh in collaboration with Seva Kendra Miao organized a One-Day
Medical Awareness Programme for the people of this area on 17th January 2014 at
the school premise.
Rev. Fr. Joy MOC, the principal of the School was very upset
and angry at the fact that despite his earnest request to the
parents of the boy, who had to be operated for appendicitis, to take
him to the hospital before the school closed for Christmas holidays, his
parents did not take him to the hospital instead they believed in a
magical cure that did not take place. An innocent life lost. “The boy was
diagnosed with appendicitis during a medical camp we had in the
school and the doctors suggested for immediate operation. And when the parents
came to take him home for Christmas holidays, I earnestly requested them to
take him for immediate operation. But my request fell on deaf years and the
result is that we lost one of our bright students”, expressed Fr. Joy MOC, the
Principal with deep anguish. “We do not want to have a repeat of such incident
in the future and so we requested Seva Kendra to organize a medical awareness
programme”, he added.
The students of the school took out a rally from the school
ground to the Lazu town and back to the school. Nearly about 500 people other
than students participated in the rally. The children, holding banners and
placards with slogans, shouted “Say no to Blind Faith”, “Say no to superstitions”,
“Health is our Right”, “Go to Doctor when you are sick”, and “Right Medicine at
the Right Time” in Hindi, English and Ollo, the local Dialect.
The Seva Kendra team led by Rev. Sr. Ancy CCV, the Health
coordinator of the Diocese of Miao, together with Srs. Rincy SH, the Seva
Kendra Director, Sr. Calista CCV conducted talks on various topics to make
people to respond to the medical needs in time to avoid such tragic events in
the future. Sr. Ancy, while taking to the big number of people gathered for the
occasion, stressed the importance of timely treatment and prayer for the cure
of body and soul. She also highlighted the importance of immunization for
children to prevent major sickness. Sr. Calista too presented the topic of
personal cleanliness through flash cards and slides.
The children also presented a skit on the story of the boy
who died because of negligence. The Officer Incharge of Assam Rifles, who was
present for the occasion, expressing his grief at the death of the innocent
boy, thanked the school management and Seva Kendra for the initiative and also
informed the people about the various free medicines available with them for
people, who can approach them any time for the same. Dr. Mathe from Khonsa, the
nearest town with a hospital (40 kms) spoke to the people about sickness
like Tuberculosis, Malaria and Jaundice and their treatments.
The programme concluded with the pledge by the people that
“we will take care of life of ours as well as others by taking the sick to the
Doctor in right time and get treatment and will say no to superstitions.”
The people thanked Fr. Joy and the Seva Kendra Team from the
Diocese of Miao for creating awareness among them. But will it end superstition
and death due to negligence? Only time will tell. (With input from Sr. Ancy
CCV)
Principals
and Headmistresses Meet and Souvenir Release: The Newman Educational Society (NES), the Educational Wing
of the Diocese of Miao, under the initiative of Fr. Thomas Erambil has been
organizing different events, meetings and Seminars for planning and
making strategies to take the students in our schools to a different
level. After the successful conclusion of Radiance 2013 in Roing, the NES
has taken another step in that direction by releasing a Souvenir “RADIANCE
2013″.
The Souvenir “RADIANCE 2013″ is a collection of write-ups
by the students studying in the schools which are under NES. The Souvenir
was released by Bishop George Pallipparambil and handed over to Fr. Shaji
Valiaparambil SDB, the Principal of Don Bosco School, Rajanagar, in
the presence of the Principals and Headmistresses who were gathered for a
meeting on 26th January, 2014 at Kristu Jyothi Minor Seminary, Miao.
Congratulations to Fr. Thomas and his team.
Spoken English Class
at Kanubari Mission: The
Fathers and Sisters at St. John’s Catholic Church, Kanubari organized a
month-long Spoken English Course for the students of Government run schools.
From 15th May to 14thJune, 2014 at the Parish school building.
English is an important language to communicate with the
people from the other region. The students from our schools are lucky to have
good education with a solid English language background. This is something the
students from the Government schools are deprived of. Keeping this in mind the
Fathers and Sisters at Kanubari Mission organized this course mainly for the
students from Government Schools. The response was very overwhelming as there
were 48 students attending the course.
Bishop George paid a surprise visit to the students
attending the course. He was very happy to see so many young boys and girls
eager to learn English and thereby spending the summer productively.
The syllabus included English Grammar and Confidence
Building as the students from Government schools tend to display lack of
confidence in themselves. There was also weekly tests conducted to assess the
progress of the each student. At the end of the course there was a general
examination for all the students and thanks to their hard work they all came
with flying colours.
Bible Quiz Organized
in Honour of Servants of God Krick and Bourry: The Newman Educational Society, the Educational wing of the
Diocese of Miao, organized an Inter-School Frs. Krick and Bourry Memorial Bible
Quiz Competition on 2nd August, 2014 at St. Mary’s School, Namsai.
The
Diocese of Miao has dedicated 2nd August as ‘Krick and Bourry Day’, the day
when these two French Missionaries were martyred for their faith in Somme
Village of Lohit District. The blood of these two Servants of God sowed the
first seeds of Faith in this region.
To acknowledge their Holiness and Example, the Diocese of
Miao celebrates 2nd August as their Day every year. This year too it was
celebrated with an Inter-School Bible Quiz, in which 16 schools participated.
The Divine Word School, Roing won the First Prize, and Light of the World
School, Miao and Krick and Bourry Memorial School, Tezu bagged the second and
third prize respectively.
Congratulations to the winners and to Fr. Thomas and his
team for this novel idea.
ANNUAL
SPORTS DAY WITH SWACH BHARATH ABHIYAN IN DWS, ROING: The Annual Sports Day at
Divine Word School (DWS) Roing was celebrated with the difference this year.
Every year DWS organizes sports day with all sports events. This year too it
was organized but with a difference. Joining hand with Prime Minister’s
initiative for a clean India, the Staff and student s of the DWS decided to
hold the Sports event this year with Swach Bharath Abhiyan. To mark this event,
the students presented a drawing on Swach Bharat Abhiyan to the Chief Guest of
concluding programme as it is seen here in the picture given above.
NEW SCHOOL BUILDING BLESSED AND INAUGURATED IN NAMSAI: The
students of St. Mary’s School, Namsai had every reason to smile on October 28,
2014 as they had the blessing and inauguration of their new school building.
St.
Mary’s School, Namsai had been running in a humble structure made of bamboo
with thatched roof. A better structure was a pressing need of the place for a
few years as the old one was almost giving away. Through God’s Providence
manifested through the kindness of our great friends we now have a good
structure in place.
We would like to place on record our deepest sense of
gratitude to Don Bosco Mondo e. V. Bonn Germany and Mr. and Mrs Helmut
Merkel and Ms. Brigette from Hilfe zur Selbsthilfe – Dritte Welt e. V.
Dossenheim for their support and cooperation towards this project.
The students entertained the dignitaries gathered for the
occasion with a variety of cultural programmes.
COMPUTER LAB INAUGURATED IN ST. JUDE SCHOOL, DIYUN BY THE
POLISH EMBASSY IN INDIA: The students of St. Jude’s School, Diyun were all in smile
on 6 November, 2o14 as they received a well-furnished high tech computer lab.
Thanks
to the kindness of the Polish Embassy in India, the St. Jude’s students now a
have a modern computer lab. The Polish Embassy in India sponsored all
the equipment required for a computer lab. Mr. Sebastian, the Head of the
Mission in India and Ms. Maria, the Economic Head and the First Counselor to
the Polish Embassy in India visited Diyun and inaugurated the computer lab.
We are very happy to be here with you all and we are glad
that we did our bit to help you with your education, said Mr. Sebastian and Ms.
Maria.
Bishop George thanked the Polish Embassy in India for
supporting these students with a beautiful computer lab.
STUDENTS SHINE AT
RADIANCE – 2014: The Light of the World School, Miao played host to 450
students and 25 staff from 17 schools under the Newman Educational Society,
conducting the Annual Interschool Sports Festival RADIANCE – 2014 organized by
the Newman Educational Society, the Educational Wing of the Diocese of
Miao.
After
the success of the First Radiance 2013 held in Roing in Dibang Valley District
of Arunachal Pradesh, the students came together at Light of the World School
in Miao, Changlang District to showcase their talents in the field of sports
and games. The 450 students from the 17 schools under the Newman Educational
Society participated in the event with enthusiasm and perfect
sportsmanship.
Speaking on the inaugural function of the event, Hon’ble
Honchun Ngandam MLA, Wakka – Pongchao circle, said, the events of this kind is
very important as it will shape the students to face the challenges ahead and
also it will discipline the students. “When I was a student like you, I did not
get opportunity like you do – good schools, good teachers and good activities.
You must be thankful to Newman Educational Society for
this initiative to give you a platform to showcase your talents”, he
said. He also thanked Bishop George for inviting him to encourage the
students on this occasion.
Out of the 17 schools that participated in the event, the
Newman School, Neotan became the overall Champion School, Krick and Bourry
Memorial School, Tezu was the first runner up and the last year’s Champion
school, St. Savio School, Kanubari was the second runner up. “When we left the
school for the event we had only one goal – winning the Champion Trophy. I am
very happy we did just that”, said Wilman from Newman School, Neotan.
Shri Chowna Mein, Minister of Agriculture,
Horticulture and Animal Husbandry & Dairy Development, Government of
Arunachal Pradesh was the Chief Guest on the concluding day event on 19th
October. Speaking to the students, he appreciated the work done by
the Newman Educational Society in this region in the field of education. “I
really thank Bishop George and his team for the great service they do here. I
also very much like the idea of giving a sapling to the guests instead of the
customary flower bouquet. It is a great thing and it helps promote
environment safety. I hope many people like us take this a novel idea to
safeguard ecology”, he said.
Bishop George said, “I am so happy to see so many future
leaders of our society gathered here in Miao. You have the capacity and you have
what it takes to become leaders.” Expressing his sorrow at the number of young
people going astray he said, ‘You have got to make a choice in life, having a
focus and setting your aim on your goal.” He advised the students to have no
doubts. “Remove the ‘if’ from your mind because you will become what you want
provided that you keep your focus and aim”, he added.
There were altogether 23 events during the course of the
three-day event. The Marathon at the end of the competitions gave a fitting
conclusion to the very well organized Sports Festival. “I am very happy to be
here with the students of other schools. I have learned I am a part of not only
one school but I belong to Newman Educational Society. Thank you NES for
shaping my future”, said a student from St. Savio School, Kanubari. “We are the
future. We have the power to make a difference to our society. Let this
Radiance experience help us radiate our life and our society”, said a student
from Krick and Bourry Memorial School, Tezu at the evaluation.
The students returned to their respective places after
campfire, having learned valuable lessons for life. Congratulations to the
Newman Educational Team and the staff and students of Light of the World
School, Miao!
DWS ROING ORGANIZES SOCIAL SERVICE DAY: The staff and
students of Divine Word School (DWS), Roing, organized a Social Service Day on
6th September 2014.
To
help the students learn the importance of keeping their surrounding clean
and develop in them a sense of social responsibility, Fr. Roy SVD, the
Principal together with the staff organized a day of cleaning the surroundings
of the school. The students, who were hesitant initially, cleaned the school
surroundings and the roads outside with joy and enthusiasm.
Congratulations to Fr. Roy SVD and his Staff for organizing
a valuable day for the students.
DWS, ROING CELEBRATES TEACHERS’ DAY WITH SPIRITUAL ANIMATION: The Divine Word School (DWS), Roing celebrated Teachers’ Day
with Spiritual Animation for Teachers on 5th September 2014.
Fr.
Roy SVD, the Principal of DWS planned to celebrate the Teachers’ Day with a
difference this year. He invited spiritual renewal team of Bro. Kishore
and Sr. Sumati who led to teachers to have a deeper reflection on themselves to
become better persons and better teachers, who will impart value education to
the students.
Thanks to the animation team led by Bro. Kishore and Sr.
Sumati, all the teachers were filled with the Spirit at the end of the
animation.
CAMP AT MEDO: On 25th October the Christian children arrived
with faces beamed with joy to attend the camp at St Joseph's school Medo.25
children of different denomination, school going and dropouts participated in
the camp. The theme was LIGHT. Jesus is the light of the world, Who is Jesus to
me? Let the little children come to me", and the life of Christ were the
topics covering the theme. All the topics were shared with the children through
songs, pictures and movie. The children enjoyed singing and expressed
themselves by drawing. The Ten Commandments were explained to them. Every child
carried the wooden cross experiencing the daily Christian life of Love and
forgiveness, which was shared with them through the story of Zacchaeus and Good
Samaritan. They felt to know Jesus and tell about Jesus to Others. We all
enjoyed the story and fellowship meal. At the end of the camp prizes were given
to the best participant and for the drawing. Yesupso Dellang, Mejal Pradhan,
Britta Mandal Promila Soy bagged the prizes. Pictures of Jesus and Mary was
given to all. The children felt to have more camps. The camp was conducted by
Srs. Siby, Gracy and the helpers Miss Angela, Elizabeth. (Sr. Gracy cssj)
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