by Sunita D’Souza
MUMBAI, OCT 19, 2018: Over 3,600 students from 97 Mumbai-based schools participated in a one of a kind Josephite Festival, which included 70 competitions, hosted by St. Joseph's High School, Wadala, as part of its centenary year celebrations from October 5 to 7.
The competitions included students exhibiting their talents, promoting arts and culture, through classical music and dance, mono-acting, storytelling, clay modelling, folk dances, drawing, craft, mimicry among others.
“Let not your lamp be hidden under the bushel. God has given us lots of talents. The Josephite Festival helps to bring out the hidden talents of
our children. Let our children shine in the world,” Father Diego Nunes, the Principal said.
The past-pupils of the institution also used the festival to create awareness about organ donation with ‘A Million Pledges’ stall. They were joined by a team from Greenline, a Salesian Go-green initiative.
At the grand finale, the Chief Guest, the Provincial Secretary of the Mumbai Province, Father Vinod Mascarenhas
congratulated everyone. “Each one of you goes home a winner having won a friend, goodwill and respect,” Father Mascarenhas said.
“It is a pleasure to see so many students right from KG (kindergarten) to standard 10 coming to St. Joseph’s, mingling with each other in a healthy, competitive spirit. The talent they showcased was a veritable treat,” Sangita Bhattacharya, the headmistress, said.
Youth used the platform to exhibit talents in a competitive environment. “I got a chance to display my talent, had a lot of fun and I will cherish this memory all my life,” Ria Livlyn Thomas from St. Anthony Girls’ High School, Chembur said.
“St. Joseph’s has created a platform for students to portray their talents and compete at the same time,” Ranveer from Victoria School, Mahim, said.