10 Jun Inauguration of Senior Secondary Section
The Inaugural Ceremony of the Senior Secondary Section of Mount Carmel Central School – CBSE Class XI was held on June 10, 2013 in the school hall. Rev. Fr. Andrew D’Souza, Parish Priest of St. Lawrence Church, Bondel, Mrs. Kavitha Sanil, Local Corporator, Sr. Ida Barboza A.C., the Joint Secretary of MCCS, Sr. Carissima A.C., Administrator of MCCS and Principal Sr. Melissa A.C. shared the dais. Sisters, Parents and students were present on the occasion. The students of the school led a short prayer service invoking God’s blessings on this new venture of the school and on all gathered.
Rev. Fr. Andrew D’Souza inaugurated the Senior Secondary Section by opening the Areca Inflorescence i.e Pingara, the blooming and flowering of the tender areca nut bunch symbolising prosperity and the growth of the Institution. We attribute this growth to the future growth of the minds and hearts of our youth, who will in turn champion the cause of justice, love, truth and peace in the society. It was also an occasion to celebrate the joy of the growth of Mount Carmel Family. This was followed by the address by Rev. Fr. Andrew D’Souza, Corporator Mrs. Kavitha Sanil and Joint Secretary Sr. Ida Barboza, where all the three commended the good work carried out by the Sisters of the Apostolic Carmel in the field of Education, particularly focusing on Mount Carmel Central School and wished the school and the students of 1st batch of Class XI the very best in their educational endeavours.
Principal Sr. Melissa A.C., welcomed the gathering, Mrs. Rajeshwari proposed the vote of thanks, while Ms. Sheryl D’Silva compeered the programme.
This was followed by a short orientation programme to parents and students of Class XI by Sr. Violet, Coordinator of Senior Secondary Section of Lourdes Central School, Bejai.