The Cornerstone of MCCS
It’s aptly said, ‘Big journeys begin with small steps.’ We knew that It would be a big journey of establishing our first CBSE School in Mangalore. By taking small baby steps we believed, we could reach our ‘Big Journey’. So, the baby step of laying the Foundation Stone for Mount Carmel Central School was taken on March 28, 2007.
Our provincial superior Dr. Sr. Agatha Mary A.C, Rev Fr. George D’Souza, Manager of Kodialbail Press, Sr. Marie Violet A.C and Sisters of Maryhill and Vijayamari Convent and a few VTI students along with the engineer Mr. Johnson and contractor, Mr. Sachin Dandekeri graced the occasion.
Sr. Marie Violet conducted a short prayer service. Fr. George then blessed the place and the Foundation Stone was later placed by Sr. Agatha Mary.
Work in Progress – Herculean Task
A famous expression in English: When the going gets tough, the tough get going – meaning when the situation becomes difficult, the strong will work harder to meet the challenge. So did the management of the school.
They left no stone unturned to fulfill their dream of having a CBSE School at Maryhill. The engineer, contractor and the workers at the site too joined in our venture to make it a reality. They worked day and night to complete the ground floor of the building as classrooms are to be ready by June 01, 2008 to house the first batch of students from class I to V.
Blessing Ceremony of Ground Floor
Finally the much awaited day dawned to bless the ground floor of the school on June 2, 2008 by Rev. Father Biju, S.C.J., Superior of Betharam, Maria Kripa in the presence of the Headmistress, Sr. Silvian, Administrator, Sr. Henrita and Sr. Claretta – Superior of Maryhill Convent.
Genesis of MCCS
The creative minds of the Apostolic Carmel sisters of Karnataka Province, with an optimistic attitude had a dream and hope of establishing a CBSE School at Maryhill, the suburbs of Mangalore. It was realized on this day when the first batch of 130 students on roll from KG to Class V walked into the portals of the school.
It was a wonderful sight to see the parents accompanying their children with lots of hope, aspirations to witness their buds to blossom forth in this new school housed in a building still under construction with just 6 classrooms ready.
The Primary concern of the school management was to build a society based on principles of love and compassion by empowering the youth through holistic education which in turn will help the students to achieve the school motto ‘Higher & Nobler’.
On the 1st day, the headmistress Sr. Silvian, administrator Sr. Henrita and Sr. Claretta, Superior of Maryhill Convent welcomed the parents at Maryhill Convent gate and led them to the Convent – Sacred Heart Hall for the inaugural prayer and function. Sr. Claretta lighted the lamp along with Sr. Henrita, Sr. Silvian, teacher Mrs. Nandini and 2 students. Ms. Jacqueline read the Word of God, Sr. Premal gave a brief reflection on the Word of God and the other teachers joined in the prayer song and intercessory prayers.
After the prayer service, headmistress Sr. Silvian welcomed the students, parents and staff and briefed them about the aims and objectives of the school and sought the co-operation of all gathered to make the dream of the management of establishing a CBSE school, a reality in due time.
“Dreams to Reality – Blessing & Inaguration of School Building”
Ralph Waldo Emmerson rightly said: ‘Don’t be pushed by your problems. Be led by your dreams.’ It was indeed a day to rejoice as our dream of having a new spacious building for our school became a reality inspite of all the odds. The blessing and inaugural function of the School building was held on February 18, 2010.
Rt. Rev. Dr. Aloysius Paul D’Souza, Bishop of Mangalore blessed the building and Sr. Liceria A.C., the assistant Superior General of the Congregation inaugurated the building. Our Provincial Superior Sr. Olivia A.C., Fr. Antony Serrao, the Parish Priest of Bondel Church, Mrs. Bharati, the Corporator, Sr. Lydia A.C. and Sr. Carissima A.C. were present on the occasion.
The building Engineer Mr. Sunil, Contractor Mr. Sanjeeva Dandekeri, Electrical contractors, supervisors were felicitated. A cultural programme was put up by the students to mark this occasion.
Wonderland for Tiny Tots
“Nature teaches more than she preaches. There are no sermons in stones. It is easier to get a spark out of a stone than a moral.” said John Burroughs. An outdoor KG Park was designed for the tiny tots of our school to play and learn from the nature.
Mrs. Janny Joosten, a guest from Holland inaugurated the KG Park on November 14, 2009. Sr. Agatha Mary A.C, Principal Sr. Carmel Rita and a few parents were present for the same.
An addition to our structure – Dining Hall
A spacious Dining Hall was inaugurated on November 20, 2010 at 8.30 am by our Chief Guest Mrs. Bharathi Dinesh, the local Corporator. She along with Fr. Biju of Betharam, Srs. Henrita and Elsie and Mrs. Vidya Rai proceeded to the new Dining Hall.
Mrs. Bharathi cut the ribbon and Fr. Biju blessed the new Dining Hall with a prayer and by sprinkling of holy water.
“School Growing in Strength – Foundation Stone for NewBlock”
As MCCS is growing steadily in strength, this has necessitated the construction of a new block with a spacious Auditorium for the multifarious school activities and classrooms to house the Kindergarten and lower primary. The ceremony of laying the Foundation Stone for the samewas held on February 11, 2012, at 10.15am. Dr. Sr. Agatha Mary A.C., Superior General, Sr. Linette A.C. Provincial Superior of Karnataka Province, Rev Fr. Andrew DSouza, Parish Priest of Bondel, Sr. Carmel Rita A.C., Sr. Carissima A.C. Rev. Fr. Biju of Betharam, sisters of Maryhill, Vijaymari, and Bal Yesu Nilaya, staff and students and the members of the Managing Committee were present on this occasion.
During the prayer service, Fr. Andrew blessed the place and the foundation stone. Sr. Agatha Mary, Sr. Linette, Fr. Andrew, Sr. Carissima, Sr. Melissa, Mrs. Rosamma and a student representative put some cement on the stone and then Sr. Agatha Mary placed the stone in the place prepared. The engineer Mr. Sunil Kumar and the contractor Mr. Sanjeeva Dandekeri and a few workers were present. The guests and the staff had refreshments and the students were given sweets. The total estimate of the auditorium with KG classrooms in the ground floor and 1st floor is Rs. 4.65 crores.
New Computer Laboratory for Juniors – Inaugural
The new Computer Laboratory for the juniors was blessed and inaugurated on July 18, 2012 by Rev. Fr. George D’Souza, Manager of Kodialbail Press at 9.00 am.
The students of Class IV conducted a short prayer service after which Fr. George said the prayers and blessed the new lab.
The Joint Secretary Sr. Carissima cut the ribbon and inaugurated the lab. The Principal, Vice principal, few teachers and students of Class IV were present for this short ceremony.
Inauguration of Senior Secondary Section
Another feather to the cap of MCCS is the upgradation of the school to Senor Secondary level. The inaugural ceremony of the same – 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 an occasion to celebrate the joy of the growth of Mount Carmel Family.
Work in Progress – New Block
Putting in the words of Henry Ford “Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success”.
All at MCCS – the Management, staff, students and parents worked together to see that the work is in progress without any hindrance. The ground floor is steadily getting ready to house the KG children for the coming academic year.
Blessing and Inauguration of New Block & Auditorium
In the evening of Thursday, December 11, 2014, the inauguration and blessing of MCCS New Block and Auditorium named after Mother Veronica, the Foundress of the Apostolic Carmel Congregation was held at 5.00 pm.
Sr. M. Susheela A.C. the Superior General of the Apostolic Carmel, inaugurated the New Block by cutting the ribbon and Shri Vinaya Hegde and Chancellor, Nitte University unveiled the plaque. Rev. Fr. Santhosh Kamath S.J. of Fatima Retreat House lead the ceremony of blessing through prayer service, and later he blessed the interior of the building by sprinkling of the Holy Water. This was followed by the cultural programme by the children.
“Installation of Solar Rooftop Power plant – Our school is now Green Campus”
The Solar Rooftop Photo Voltaic Power plant was jointly inaugurated by Sr. Pearl Anne A.C, the former Principal of Apostolic Carmel School, Bandra, Mumbai and Sr. Melissa A.C, the principal of the school on 15th July, 2017. Principal Sr. Melissa on the occasion expressed her joy with these words – “we have fulfilled our long cherished dream of our initiation towards clean & green energy – one of the 10 projects of the Decennial Year Celebration of our school. The installation of solar rooftop photovoltaic power plant in our school on the building roof will reduce our electricity bills. This substantially reduces dependence on conventional energy sources, thus mitigating carbon emissions and making a significant shift towards sustainable energy use. With this, our Institution recognized for our contribution to Nature and the Society towards clean and green energy.
Speaking on the occasion, Rudolph Menezes, Founder, Sunstar Solar Solutions said, “We are delighted to make a contribution towards realization of our commitment towards clean and green energy through solar power generation at Mount Carmel Central School. With the installation of Solar Rooftop plant, the institution is saving Carbon dioxide emission credits equivalent to 600 metric tonnes and plant 900 teak trees over the life time. Our sincere gratitude to Mount Carmel Central School for all the cooperation and support extended.”
We are happy that Sunstar Solar solutions, Kavoor, promoted by industry veterans having more than three decades of cumulative experience in the field of Renewable energy, Industrial automation, and factory automation, in the national &international level, have satisfactorily completed the initiation of our project. We wish them all the best in their future endeavours towards clean and green energy.
“ Blessing and Inauguration of additional classrooms – a Decennial Project”
The year 2017-18 being the Decennial year for our School, our first project, the extension Block for classes III A, B, C, D was blessed by Rev. Fr. Ronald D’Souza, Manager, Codialbail Press on June 01, 2017 in the presence of the sisters of Vijaymari Convent. Later, the 2 classrooms in the 2nd floor were inaugurated by Sr. Sylvette A.C, retired professor of Geography, St. Agnes College and the 2 classrooms in the 1st floor were inaugurated by Sr. Carissima A.C., the administrator of the school. There was river bating sound of applause as the ribbon was cut and the children joyfully entered their new class rooms with great verve and enthusiasm.
