St Mary’s convent senior secondary school celebrated Mother Mary’s birthday here on Friday with much enthusiasm and fervor. A colourful programme was organised at school premises to mark the occasion.
The idol of mother Mary was draped in a beautiful saree with all the finery and was decorated with all the bouquet and flowers offered by the staff and the students.
Cultural programmes began with a prayer dance performed by Class 8 and 9 students. This was followed with an energetic western dance performance by the primary students. later, the skit based on the life of Mother Mary, performed by Class IX students was an eye opener for the students.
The colourful performances were followed with the performance by school choir of primary and secondary classes. They presented melodious songs devoted to Mother Mary. This was followed with a prayer service putting the trust and confidence in the patroness of the school and with a promise to practice Virgin Mary’s virtues.
The celebration had a grand closure with a wonderful performance by the students of Class VIII and IX that made the audience laugh their hearts out.
later, the programme also witnessed the silver jubilee celebration of three teachers of the school. The jubilarians, Anu Johnson, the supervisor of the school, Manju Pandey and Aruna Nair were formally welcomed by the principal, Sr Mary CD.
In her welcome speech she congratulated the teachers and applauded the efforts put in by them. They were honoured with shawl and shriphal. They were felicitated with bouquets and gifts from the management as a token of love and gratitude for 25 years of sincere and dedicated service rendered in St Mary’s.
Few members of the staff expressing their joy, shared the memorable moments they spent with the celebrants. The school President Hafsa and Prime Minister Saba expressed their gratitude for the teachers and congratulated them for their achievement.