DB Chrisol 2022:
To celebrate the joy of singing the traditional Christmas Carols, DB Chrisol is organized by Don Boaco annually. This is an inter school Carol competition, exclusively conducted for children of Kindergarten. Many leading schools participated and it was presided over by Rev. Fr. Ravi Aruldass SDB – Asst. Director, Niraivagam. The costumes worn by all the teams were intricately designed and it was a treat to watch. The soulful rendition of the carols by the contestants won the accolades of everyone present. Mr. Noel Rodrigues and Mrs. Sabrina Smith were the judges for the day. The First place was won by Don Bosco School of Excellence, Egmore. Sacred Heart Mat. Hr. Sec. School won second place and MCC Public School third place.
Teacher’s Day:
5th and 6th September 2022 were days of celebration of the educating community. An array of cultural programmes presented by the students was spectacular. Teacher’s were presented with gifts as a token of gratitude and were treated to a sumptuous lunch by the PTA, they also enjoyed the party games conducted by Fr. Principal. The day ended with a note of thanks by the management
Children’s Day:
Childhood is the most cherished period in every human’s life. 15th November was the day marked to celebrate this precious childhood with our children. The day’s programme was planned and delivered with optimum zest to make it memorable for our students. The teachers presented a cultural programme with a lot of dancing and singing, a skit was scripted by the Tamil Department, the management presented a song with live music and a talent show was presented by the students. The day concluded with the hymn to Don Bosco.
Book Fest: 29.10.2022
Book Fest initiated in the year 2014 aims to promote the interest in books and culture of reading in our students. Regular academic knowledge cultivates intelligence, but reading books cultivates imagination and creativity. The character portrayal contest which is held during the fest had students enacting what they had read. The competition was held both in English and Tamil, participation of the students was overwhelming. Contestants were judged by Mrs. Suganthi Fernando our former AHM, Mrs. Premila, Mr. Vincent and Mr. Thomas Alfred. Certificates and Books were awarded to winners.
Holy Mass / Staff Meeting / Birthday Celebration :
On 11th June 2022 the staff reported to school to officially plan and start the education process for the academic year 2022-23. The day started with a Holy mass in the DB Auditorium. Following the mass Fr. Rector introduced and felicitated Rev. Fr. Mathias Emareddy who took office as the Principal of Don Bosco Mat. Hr. Sec. School and Rev. Fr. Robert Tony who took charge as the Principal of Don Bosco School of Excellence. Fr. Rector also introduced the newly recruited staffs. The birthday of Fr. Michaelraj Lazar, Vice principal and Administrator was celebrated, followed by felicitations. The first staff meeting for the year was held at 11.30 am, it was lead by Fr. Michaelraj Lazar, the Vice Principal who is the person incharge for the Primary Section.
Kindergarten- House Inauguration & Investiture Ceremony :
The competitive ethos of the House System is instilled in our students at a young age. The House System for the Kindergarten was inaugurated on 4th August 2022. Rev. Fr. Jerome Vallabaraj our Spiritual Director, was the Chief Guest. The leaders of the Kindergarten section were invested with their titles in the presence of Rev. Fr. Xavier Packia our Rector, Rev. Fr. Michaelraj Lazar our Vice Principal, Rev. Fr. Mathias our Principal, Ms. Kulandai Teresa our AHM and Mrs. Deepti Sukumar our KG Coordinator.
St. Dominic Savio Feast :
A Holy mass was celebrated on 6th July 2022 to commemorate the Feast of St. Dominic Savio. All catholic students from Std. III to V attended the mass. It was a reverend celebration where they learned more about the saint.
Literacy Day:
Former Chief Minister Late K. Kamarajar’s Birthday celebrated as Literacy Day was held on 15th July 2022. A skit on the ideals of Kamarajar was presented by the students of Std. V. Our Vice- Principal Rev. Fr. Michaelraj Lazar addressed the assembly; he spoke on the eminent leadership of Kamarajar and the importance of education.
Independence Day & Feast of Assumption:
The celebration of 75th Independence Day and Feast of Assumption was held on 15th August 2022.The National Flag was hoisted by Rev. Fr. Xavier Packia our Rector and Correspondent.Catholic students and parents participated in the mass to celebrate the Assumption of Our Lady with religious fervor.
Annual Athletic Meet 2022-23
The Annual Athletic Meet of Don Bosco Primary Section was held on 26th August 2022. Mr. Myilvaganan IPS, Superintendent of Police- Vigilance and Anti Corruption, Chennai was the Chief Guest and Rev. Fr. Johnson Bashyam, Rector & Correspondent – Our Lady of Refuge, Broadway was the Guest of Honour. Rev. Fr. Michael Lazar welcomed the gathering, Rev. Fr. Xavier Packia our Rector, hoisted the School flag and took the salute. The Chief guest, in his speech empahsised on the importance of sports and exhorted the parents to encourage the sporting talents of their wards. The day was filled with smart March Past by Std IV & V, Inaugural dance by Std. III, Colourful drills by Std. I & II, exciting races, prize distribution and a solemn closing ceremony. Ms. Kulandai Teresa our AHM proposed the Vote of Thanks.
Tri Colour Day :
The history and significance of our National Flag was manifested by the kindergartners on 12th August 2022. The speech given by the JKG and SKG students dressed up as freedom fighters during the special assembly was stupendous.
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Animation for Parents:
The Annual Animation for parents was held on 4th and 5th of July, 2022. Fr. Rector welcomed the gathering and introduced the Principal and the Vice Principal to the parent community. The resource person for the animation was Rev. Dr. Fr. Joseph Jeyaraj SDB, Director – Niraivagam. The animator elucidated on the ‘Paradigm of Holistic Parenting’. The seminar was engaging and vibrant with active participation of parents.
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Yoga Day:
Yoga is defined to improve a child’s Mind and Body connection. World Yoga Day was celebrated on 21st June 2022. Yoga Asanas where performed by all students of Std. III to V in the school grounds. Students were exhorted to continue the practice of Yoga every day for physical and mental health.
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Kindergarten – Day One:
Senior Kindergartners started their academic year on 15th June 2022 and the first day of Schooling for Junior Kindergartners was on 20th June 2022. They were warmly welcomed by the management and the teaching faculty.
PPT competition:
A PPT competition exclusively for the students of Std. V on various topics was held on 5th August 2022. A total number of 25 teams participated in the competition and 12 teams qualified for the finals. Our past pupils Mr. Herbert Gnana Raj Varghese- Sr. Manager in BCT-Chennai and Mr. Prithvin Rajendran – Director at Prime Educators-Chennai, judged the competition. Winners were awarded with certificates and Trophies.
First Assembly:
The School reopened for Std. I to V on 13th June 2022. Rev. Fr. Mathias our Principal and Rev. Fr. Michaelraj Lazar, our Vice Principal and Primary Section incharge were introduced to the students during a Special Assembly conducted on that day. The First Assembly of the academic year 2022-23 was held on 28th June 2022. The assembly was organised by Std. V A on the theme “Fear of the Lord”.
