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New Session – 2009

The new academic session began on 11th February 2009 with a two day Orientation Programme for the teachers. It was conducted by Fr. Frances SJ from the Loyola B.Ed. College with emphasis on motivated teaching and class room management. It helped the teachers to refresh themselves for the new academic session.

The classes started on 14th February with a prayer service invoking God’s blessings. Sixty students were admitted to LKG this year indicating that more & more villagers understand the importance of education.

400th Jubilee Celebration of the Congregation of Jesus

In 1609 Mary Ward a noble lady from England founded the “Congregation of Jesus” (also know as CJ Sisters) at St. Omer in Spain.

On 25th April this year the sisters at St. Mary’s who are a part of this congregation celebrated the 4th Centenary of their Foundation Day. A programme of events was organised at the local village community hall and the whole village was invited.

The students of St. Mary’s, presented a beautiful musical drama on the life of Mother Mary Ward. Other events included poem recitals, songs and a drawing competition on Mother Mary Ward. An exhibition was also set up depicting her life, and the work of the CJ Sisters around the globe.

Supen Rai of Class IX and Amir Subba of Class X painted a life portrait of Mary Ward and won prizes.

Jubilee Celebration Continues at Darjeeling

The Sisters from St. Mary’s School and the Loreto Sisters of Darjeeling had a combined celebration of the Jubilee on 9th May. Revered Bishop Stephen Lepcha DD, Bishop of Darjeeling Diocese, was the main celebrant. The students of St. Mary’s led the entrance procession with a beautiful dance. After the Holy Eucharist the Mary Ward Exhibition was inaugurated by the Reverend Bishop. The students of St. Mary’s had made beautiful models and paintings on Mary Ward for this exhibition.

Fare-well of sister Gemma and Priscilla

St. Mary’s bid fare well to sister Gemma CJ on 18th May. She was at the school for a year. Students of Class VIII conducted a prayer service to express their gratitude for her.

On 3rd July the school tearfully bid farewell to sister Priscilla. She had been in Singla for 5 years and her service to the school and hostel was remarkable. The students loved her dearly and were very sad to see her leave. The school wished her every success in her new endeavors.

Class X Madhyamik Result

Class X Board examination results were declared on 28th May 2009. All four students from St. Mary’s who appeared for this examination passed with 1st Division grades. The school and the village took great pride in this success. The students have pursued further education i.e 10 + 2 and are currently studying in Darjeeling.

Education Tour

Children’s Day Celebration

British Sponsor Visit’s the School

On 18th September, Class X students along with two Sisters and two teachers went to Patna (Bihar) for an educational tour. During their visit they saw historical places, museums, parks, a science planetarium etc. They also visited Bodh Gaya, the place where Lord Buddha is believed to have received enlightenment.

For most of the students who had never travelled beyond Darjeeling, it was an exciting and memorable experience.

Like every other year, Children’s Day was celebrated on 14th Nov 09. The teachers performed an inspiring drama titled “Hard Work leads to Success” to encourage and motivate the students. All the pupils went home happy with pockets full of sweets and cookies given by the Principal.

Mr. John Casson who has been generously sponsoring St. Marys since 2001, visited the school on 19th Nov 2009. Probably his 7th visit to the school, he was received with great warmth and enthusiasm by the Principal, teachers and students.

The students honoured him with traditional silk scarves and flower garlands in the school hall. They also put on a brilliant cultural show as a token of gratitude. Mr. Casson went around the school campus, visited all the classes and interacted with many of the students.

He was very pleased with overall progress of the school under the leadership of sister Anupa, the present school principal. He is considering increasing his sponsorship for the next financial year.