MUMBAI, AUGUST 21, 2010: St Joseph’s High School, Wadala celebrated India’s Sixty Third Independence Day at a fervour-filled programme at 8.00 a.m. on August 15, 2010 in the School Hall.
Fr Vinod Mascarenhas sdb was the guest of honour at the Celebration. A group of NCC cadets escorted Fr Mascarenhas, Ms. Nicole Britto (Vice Principal), Mrs Sangita Bhattacharya (Supervisor, Secondary Section) and Mrs Matilda Fernandes (Primary Head Teacher) to the saluting base.
The guest of honour unfurled the “tri-colour.” All those present in the Hall, then, saluted the National Flag, and – with great pride – sang the National Anthem.
In his speech, the guest of honour emphasized – through illustrations – that extraordinary men and women do not ask the question “what can I do?” They, rather, make a statement “I do what I can,” and then do just that – whatever they can. He challenged the students and the educators of St Joseph’s to “do what they can;” small beginnings have a “ripple effect,” and lead to movements.
The entire program was well coordinated; it was not just entertainment, but also information-giving, and a celebration of fervour and patriotism. Congratulations to the Josephites – staff and students.