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Greetings!Mother Seraphina, our Foundress, said, “No sound character can be formed without the practice of human as well as religious values and no one can live a life of excellent principles and intrinsic goodness without a firm footing in these values and ethics.” Her sole aim was to set all human beings absolutely and unconditionally free from the darkness of ignorance, unbelief, and temporal values through education. Very few have realised the wealth of sympathy, kindness and generosity hidden in the soul of a child. The effort of every educator should be to unlock that treasure and we at St. Anthony's strive indefatigably for this. Our Institution has been nurturing young minds for the past 47 years with the belief that 'The heart of education is the education of the heart.'

With utmost joy and exuberance we present to you the fifth issue of 'The Verve', the newsletter of St. Anthony's School. It will surely unfold the fun-filled learning and some of the most unforgettable and precious moments spent from the time this session began at school. The write ups of each event will in itself open before you an array of talents, our young students are endowed with. 'The Verve' is indeed a pious attempt to bring before you a bird's eye view of what actually happens at the 'sanctuary' of St. Anthony's, where budding talent takes shape along with their creativity. We believe that our success depends upon the power to perceive, the power to observe and the power to explore. We are sure that the positive attitude, hard work, sustained efforts and innovative ideas exhibited by our young students in their daily life at school will surely stir the minds of the readers and take them to the surreal world of unalloyed joy and pleasure. We have tried our best to bring together, in short, the moments we share at school which have always enriched the learner as well as the educator, as instilled by our beloved Foundress, Mother Seraphina, who once said, “We can never give to others what we have not instilled in ourselves”.

We the Language Department at St. Anthony's, along with our Student Editors have all dipped in our oars into the joyful ride of the newsletter and have sailed it to the shore for each blissful enthusiastic reader .

It is a fine thing to have ability but the ability to discover ability in others, is truly a gift of a blessed few. Our Principal, Rev. Sr. Matilda is one amongst the rarest of the rare. We are truly thankful to her for her unfailing support and for being our constant inspiration and mentor, each day of our life at school.We heartily wish all the readers best wishes and hope you will enjoy reading 'The Verve', as much as we all enjoyed preparing it for you.

God bless you and your family.

Best Wishes Editorial TeamThe Verve

May your Christmas be filled withGAIeTy and bliss – and yourNew Year with infinite learning.

MOTHER SERAPHINA

“When it was a fun-day for our teachers…”

The morning of March 29, 2017 dawned bright and cheery

reflecting the atmosphere around the teachers as they travelled

together in a bus looking forward to reach Lohagarh Farms. The

mesmerizing feet tapping tune of the 'dholak' and the auspicious

'tilak ceremony' greeted them on their arrival. The teachers were

then provided with finger licking breakfast after which they tried

several enjoyable rides.The dance floor made them tap their feet to

familiar tunes. To make sure that the scorching heat does not spoil

the day for the teachers, stalls providing 'lassi and lemonade' were

erected everywhere. It was a “much needed relaxing break” for our

hardworking teachers.

Happy Ram NavAmi“When God resides in your heart, happiness and success always surrounds you”

On April 04, 2017 the outgoing student

council members conducted a special

assembly on the auspicious occasion of

Ram Navami. The students shared the

festival's importance and traditions

associated with it. Quotes from the

Ramayana and some scriptures were

recited which inspired the students and

instilled the values of righteousness

among them.

EASTER“He has risen… and He will always be there for us…”

On the joyous occasion of Easter, the students of St. Mary's House

conducted a special assembly to enlighten us about the significance of

this Holy festival. The students of classes 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th decorated

the stage with handmade eggs, chocolates, toys, etc. They also sang

hymns, poems, read articles and performed skits on the crucifixion,

death and resurrection of Lord Jesus Christ.

INSTITUTE DAY

TEACHERS' Day OUT

Mother Seraphina, a mother, a beacon to guide, a model to be imitated, a counselor, a facilitator……”

A special assembly was conducted by St Joseph's House students. Students of

class 6th participated in the welcome song followed by the ceremonial

lighting of the lamp to commence the celebration. Students of class X

presented an enactment based on the precepts of Mother Seraphina.To

infuse a spirit of sacrifice and to imbibe in them the values of Mother

Seraphina, our school Principal, Rev. Sr. Matilda enlightened the students

with the teachings, vision and mission of Mother Seraphina. She also

mentioned the selfless service rendered by her in educating the girl child,

encouraging the learners to follow the path of Mother Seraphina.

“All things can be done for the one who believes” (Mark 9:23)

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“The highest reward for a person's toil is not what they get for it, but what they become by it…”

Institute Day, 1st May 2017, was also celebrated as 'Recognition

Day', wherein, Merit Certificates were awarded to meritorious

students for their excellent academic performance and for

securing100% attendance in school.

St. Clare's House was declared the 'House of the Year (2016-17)'.

It was a wonderful day of achievements for most of the students

and a motivation for the others to strive harder.

INVESTITURE CEREMONY

LOSS OF A DEAR ONE“You'll forever be in our hearts and memories, our dearest Shivani ma'am…”

St. Anthony's School suffered the loss of one of the dearest teachers, Ms.

Shivani, who was loved abundantly by all the students and teachers. Her

untimely death brought immense grief to the school. We pray for her

soul to find rest and peace with the Lord.

BUDDHA PURNIMA“There is no path to happiness; happiness is the path…” – Gautam Buddha

A special assembly was conducted by the students of class X-B on

the pious occasion of Buddha Purnima. They enlightened the

school on the precepts and teachings of Lord Buddha .This was

followed by mesmerizing enactments on the life of Buddha. The

students were motivated to follow the teachings of Buddha and

the path of non-violence.

RECOGNItion DAY “Real leadership is not about prestige, power or status; it is about responsibility…”

The Investiture Ceremony signifies the reliance and confidence that the

school consigns in the newly elected council members. The new Student

Council was elected and honored with badges and scarves on May 9,

2017for the academic session 2017-18. The occasion commenced with

the ceremonial lighting of the lamp by Rev.Sr.Matilda who graced the

event. Aparna Sajeev and Sherry J. Cherian were the newly elected Pupil

Lleader and Asst Pupil Leader, respectively. The newly elected office

bearers pledged in the swearing ceremony and the oath of allegiance

was pronounced by the head of the institute, Rev. Sr. Matilda who

motivated them to be fair and responsible in their duties.

“Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen” (Hebrew 11:1)

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“He who plants a tree, loves others besides himself…”

On 15th July 2017, the Eco Club members of class 6th along with

the Captain and the Vice Captain got a chance to visit a plantation

drive in Sarojini Nagar accompanied by Ms. Kiran Pani and Ms.

Manpreet Kaur. The drive was organized by RBI, Delhi State Legal

Service Authority (DLSA). They enjoyed planting trees and could

feels positively around them because of the good deed everyone

did. This was an excellent initiative towards a greener Delhi.

“Green is not just a colour anymore, it's a way of life. Go green!”

The Eco Club members conducted their annual assembly on 28th

July, 2017. The theme for the assembly was “Connect with Nature”.

The Eco Club members from classes VI-X participated with utmost

vigor and zeal. The eye-catching act showcasing the importance of

trees and mime was the centre of attraction of the assembly.

RAKSHA BANDHAN“Rakhi is a thread that binds a brother and a sister in the

bond of love and protection forever…”

Students of XII Commerce conducted an assembly showcasing the

eternal love that siblings have for each other. Skits and articles

imparted the beautiful message of love being the holiest and

noblest of all emotions.

INDEPENDENCE DAY“Coming together for being the cause of 'unity in diversity' and dedicating this to our heroes who made it possible for us to inhale freedom…”

Celebrations were at its peak when we commemorated the festival of

liberation with utmost relish this year. With their enrapturing and

mesmerizing tableaus, dances, songs and articles, Class 10th and 12th

instilled a sense of belongingness, love and respect for our motherland

among the students.

PLANTATION DAY

ECO CLUB ASSEMBLY

“Look to God that you may be radiant with joy” (Psalm 34:6)

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“Life is a consistent passion to give, not a meek persistent

hope to receive.” – Lord Krishna

The joyous festival of Janamashtami associated with the birth of

Lord Krishna was celebrated zealously by class 12th Science who

gave us an insight into the life of Lord Krishna and inspired us to

follow his principles.

performing arts club“A true artist follows his / her passion in order to be in peace with their own selves…”

The students of the Performing Arts Club conducted their annual

assembly on 18th August 2017 and showcased their talents. They

presented mesmerizing dance performances and melodious songs.

mother pia interschoolcompetition

“Beyond our limitations, comes creativity, which is a way of sharing one's soul with the world…”The 17th Annual Mother Pia Memorial Interschool competitions were organized on 25th August 2017. Rangoli Making, Oratory, Turncoat, Show and Tell, Fabric Painting and Newspaper Ensemble; were the different competitions which marked the event. Amongst them the Newspaper Ensemble Competition was a new and innovative introduction this year, where the participants had to design and make a dress using newspapers, followed by walking down the ramp in their own creations .This year all the 6 competitions saw out-of-the-box innovations by over 20 schools participating, keeping everyone completely spellbound. St.George's School, Alaknanda emerged as the winner and outshone the rest and swept away The Rolling Trophy for their overall performance in all the events. The event was a grand success.

EID“EID MUBARAK”

The assembly for Eid-Ul-Zuha, the festival associated with sacrifice, was

exquisitely presented by class 8th C with the help of a unique and

creative puppet show which was enjoyed by all.

janamashtami

“Be diligent to present yourself approved to god as a workman who does not needto be ashamed, accurately handling the work of truth” (2 Timothy 2:15)

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“Mathematics is a hope that every problem has a solution…”On 8th September, the creative minds of Aryabhatta Club conducted the assembly. They exhibited their talents by performing “live speed-cubing” and sharing interesting facts about Rubik's cube and Sudoku. They also showcased 3D net figures made by them. They rightly illustrated that Mathematics is fun.

“To teach is to touch so many lives forever…” This year Teachers' Day was special in its own way. The assembly was presented by the Student Council in a thoughtful way. Children spoke in remembrance of our beloved Shivani ma'am and prayed for her departed soul and family. They also expressed their gratitude and love for teachers in the form of thoughts, poems and a melodious parody which was appreciated by all.

“To be inspired is great, to inspire is INCREDIBLE…”

Motivational seminars for

classes 9th, 10th, 11th and

12th were conducted on

15th September, 14th

September, 28th July and

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respectively. The class

teachers motivated the

students and advocated

the importance of hard

work combined with optimum amount of determination. The seminar evoked in the

students the need to conquer their heart and mind before they go ahead to conquer

the world.

inter-house competition'Competition is a sign of potential…….'The epitome of team work and competing spirit were seen as the months of May

and August brought about loads of Inter-House competitions. “Slogan Writing”,

“Poster Making”, “Elocution”, “Dramatization”, “Street play”, “Panchayati Raj

Enactment”, “Welcome Dance”, “Model United Nations”, etc. All the House

members worked hard to make their House win.

aryabhatta club assembly

teachers’ day

creative assemblies

“ Blissful start of the day…”

Anthonians always assure a good start

to the day by their awesome morning

assemblies. Daily assemblies are

highly extraordinary and get more

enrapturing with each passing day of

the week. Topics for the day are

centered around values and presented

in a fun filled, yet in a thought-

provoking way with the help of mimes,

street plays, songs, dance performances and the best of all – 'action songs'

which are extremely loved by everyone.

motivational seminar

swachh bharat

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“Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for Lordrather than for man” (Colossians 3:23)

“Clean India is not just a campaign; it is a responsibility…”

Swachh Bharat Abhiyan is a cleanliness drive run by the Government of India

and initiated by our Honourable Prime Minister, Narendra Modi ji. It is a drive

which every Indian Citizen must know about. To show their support towards the

campaign and lead the

audience on the path of

realization, Anthonians

of ten present eye

o p e n i n g a n d

a s t o u n d i n g

performances and

assemblies to spread

awareness about the

issue.

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Nikita Sethi93.4%

Mani Bahuguna94.4%

Dopansha Grover93.2%

Harshita92.8%

Shreya Tiwari94.4%

Sofiya Ali93.2%

Somoshree Mahapatra94.2%

Albeena Alvi91.8%

Palak Tuteja93.6%

Muskan Chandwani95.4%

Pragya Jain94.6%

School Toppers 2016-2017SPORTS ACHIEVEMENTS

Junior Category

Senior Category

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