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St. Joseph’s High School,

Wadala,

1^st March 2013

Success and accolades achieved by our students make us proud.  Numerous events and competitions at the local, state and National level provide the ideal platform for our students to showcase their skills and talents, and thus provide them that extra edge in their preparations for greater challenges ahead. While many go through the rigours of the qualifying stages, there are a few who prove to be a cut above the rest.  We are happy that St. Joseph’s does have the talent to compete with the best.  Here are some of our success stories:

In the prestigious Dr. Homi Bhaba Balvaidayanik competition Darshit Trevadia of Std. VI qualified for the interview (in the Mumbai region).  This interview was conducted on 10^th February 2013.

Anuj Patel (IX B) and Nimit Kamdar (IX A) were shortlisted as School reporters for 2013 by NIE (Times of India, Student Edition), from the first round of quiz and report writing held at Birla Mathoshri auditorium on 8^th January 2013. Master Nimit Kamdar was awarded a badge honoring him as the NIE ‘star correspondent’.  He will now get an opportunity to work in close coordination with the Times NIE editorial team throughout the coming academic year.

India Cultural League was funded in 1942 by a small group of young people under the leadership of Late Shri Amalendu Roy with the objective of inculcating the spirit of patriotism in the youth through cultural and sports activities. The organization was called ‘Youth Culture Centre” and had the motto of ‘Unity and Progress through Culture”.  After independence it was re-christened as “India Cultural League” which since then is actively promoting Art, Music, Drama, Dance, Sports and Education.  Young Master Chaitanya HariKrishna, of Std. II A won the Merit prize for scoring 90% marks in Indian classical instrumental category – mridangam, in the age group 8-11 yrs, at a music competition organized by India Cultural League, Mumbai. Chaintanya received the prize for his outstanding performance as his marks was were as good as the winners in all age groups, even though he was the youngest participant at age 7 years . He also received special written comments of appreciation from the judges.

Aditya Anil Khilari of Std. IV received the consolation prize at the State Level Painting Competition on Energy Conservation organized  by the Ministry of Power, Govt of India, on 9^th Nov 2012 at Mumbai. He also received the first prize in the Gandhi Jayanti Competition organized by Gandhi Smarak Nidhi, Mumbai.

Congratulations to all our budding stars!