Sarita Rego
MUMBAI, OCTOBER 15, 2009: The Secondary, Primary and Pre-Primary Section at Don Bosco, Borivli celebrated the birthday of Fr. Ronald Menezes fondly called Fr. Ronnie. Fr. Ronnie was w
elcomed in the School Hall amidst great cheer by the students, staff, past pupils and parents. Owing to the closure of school for Diwali holidays post First term Exams, Fr. Ronnies birthday which falls on October 15(also Dhanteras-Diwali) was celebrated on October 9, 2009.
The Hall was decorated with Rangolis, flowers and traditional diyas bringing to us the message of diwali. Students were also made aware of the need to celebrate environment friendly Diwali and to use noise free methods to express their joy. A powerful presentation on the different days of Diwali, their significance and to have an accident free Diwali by using less crackers was highlighted.
The school captain, Mst Roystan D’costa in a well worded address, highlighted how Fr. Ronnie was special to each and every student, staff and parents here at Don Bosco. His inspiring morning talks, his efforts to take time out to talk to each and every student of Std. X ,helping them to deal
with academic and developmental stress and reaching out to staff and parents with warmth and kindness ,welcoming them every morning at the school gates has made him all the more SPECIAL.
The staff then wished him a very happy birthday in the Refectory and presented him with saplings and a handmade card with lovely hearts and messages reminding him that this birthday will be the beginning of new dreams and hopes…and lots of good health all year round.
MUMBAI, OCTOBER 15, 2009: The Secondary, Primary and Pre-Primary Section at Don Bosco, Borivli celebrated the birthday of Fr. Ronald Menezes fondly called Fr. Ronnie. Fr. Ronnie was w
elcomed in the School Hall amidst great cheer by the students, staff, past pupils and parents. Owing to the closure of school for Diwali holidays post First term Exams, Fr. Ronnies birthday which falls on October 15(also Dhanteras-Diwali) was celebrated on October 9, 2009.The Hall was decorated with Rangolis, flowers and traditional diyas bringing to us the message of diwali. Students were also made aware of the need to celebrate environment friendly Diwali and to use noise free methods to express their joy. A powerful presentation on the different days of Diwali, their significance and to have an accident free Diwali by using less crackers was highlighted.
The school captain, Mst Roystan D’costa in a well worded address, highlighted how Fr. Ronnie was special to each and every student, staff and parents here at Don Bosco. His inspiring morning talks, his efforts to take time out to talk to each and every student of Std. X ,helping them to deal
with academic and developmental stress and reaching out to staff and parents with warmth and kindness ,welcoming them every morning at the school gates has made him all the more SPECIAL.The staff then wished him a very happy birthday in the Refectory and presented him with saplings and a handmade card with lovely hearts and messages reminding him that this birthday will be the beginning of new dreams and hopes…and lots of good health all year round.