BIS - Bosco Information Service Mumbai

In the morning, the mood was just right to chime in with the sentiments of the state of Maharashtra. A special program for the staff of St. Joseph's High School, was organized, by patriotic songs and the speech set the tone for the celebrations.  In a symbolic act, the non-teaching staff came forward to hoist the national tricolour as the assembly gave a salute and joined in the chorus singing of the national anthem.  Indeed it was an emotional moment for the workers of our institution to be accorded this rare honour and privilege to hoist the national flag in the presence of the entire teaching staff and the management! One of the peons, Mrs. Aarti More, was also awarded a certificate and cash prize for the 'most dedicated peon of the year'.  The patriotic speech by our staff member, Mr. Thorat, was a paean to the indomitable spirit of the founding fathers of the state of Maharashtra.  He lamented the fact that the belief in some age old values – respect, value for money, hard work...- is passé, while lauding the grit and sacrifice of our leaders and elders.