Centenary Celebrations

Updated on: Monday, February 13, 2012

On January 25, Governor of West Bengal, M K Narayanan initiated the centenary celebration at the St Pauls Boarding and Day School by lighting the inaugural lamp.

Also present were Right Reverand Salvadore Lobo, Sister Maria Vianney, provincial superior, Daughter of the Cross, Firhad Hakim, urban development and municipal affairs minister, Nizamuddin Shams, local counselor (ward 77), Michael Shane Calvert, MLA for Anglo-Indian Committee and Swami Suddhananda Giri.

Narayanan congratulated the school on turning hundred. He encouraged those associated with the school to reminisce and express gratitude towards all those who have contributed towards upholding the legacy for such a commendable period of time.

“The progress of any country is proportionately dependant upon the quality of the imparted education. Savour what you receive here because not many schools can boast of the superior standing quality as this, value the institution as it is your civilisational heritage,” advised Narayanan.

The speech was followed by a Mass and a short felicitation ceremony. Anupam Roy, an ex-student of the alma mater and a renowned musician performed at a musical ceremony in the evening. The programme was conducted at the school ground itself and was attended by present and ex-students, teachers, parents and well-wishers.

The principal, Sister Philomena Kundukulam FC in her speech threw light upon the community services, the school is associated with. “We are striving to establish a multi-faceted institution that would create socially aware individuals. Our aim is to pick the positive from the past and implement it to garner a bright future. We have also pledged to construct toilets and illuminate the lives of 25 less privileged families. Furthermore we have undertaken a promise to educate 25 under privileged girls so that tomorrow they find an avenue of opportunities open for them.”

Centenary Celebrations

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