Fond farewell for Std. IV

Dearest friends of Std. IV, We Will Miss You! We Love You!

-Ms. Sunita D’Souza

St. Joseph’s High School

Wadala

25^th March 2014

Saying goodbye is always hard to do. On 25th March, we bid farewell to the students of Std. IV with heavy hearts and warm smiles. They will continue to be in our prayers, thoughts hearts and minds! Fr. Bernard Fernandes (Principal) and Ms. Nicole Britto (Vice-Principal) were the special guests for the farewell. The farewell programme was wonderfully organised and executed by the teachers and students of Std. III. The students and teachers of all the classes contributed in their own unique way to make this a beautiful and memorable farewell for the students of Std. IV.

After the warm welcome by the two comperes, the students of Std. I sought God's blessings in a special way on the students of Std. IV to bless, guide, protect and be with them always through intentions addressed to God. The students of Std. II dressed as angels gracefully danced to the rhythm of the song 'I Have A Dream' praying that the dreams of the students of Std. IV their dreams to come true. The song Bind Us Together was sung to symbolise unity and a sense of belonging. The Std. III students performed a wonderful mesmerising dance to the medlley of popular Hindi songs which spread cheer and fun, and made everyone smile. The power-point presentation titled 'Memories' prepared by Std. III, brought back cherished memories of the students of Std. IV, as they walked down memory lane. The students of Std. IV with grateful hearts then sang an action song -the 'Thank You Song' to express their love and gratitude to all the teachers and students of the Primary Section, They formed a circle of love enveloping the precious moments they shared and enjoyed in the Primary Section.

Fr. Bernard addressed the students. He congratulated everyone for the wonderful and meaningful farewell for the Std. IV students. He asked them what they would take with them to the Secondary Section, to which some students responded: the teachers' care, knowledge, understanding and love! He then asked the other students what they wish to remember about the Std. IV students. Some students said that they were their friends who took care of them. This was indeed a special moment of precious relationships formed and cherished. Fr. Bernard congratulated the winners of the activities held on the previous Fridays, namely the Dodgeball Competitions (Stds. I-IV - Green House), G.K. Quiz Competitions (Stds. I-IV- Yellow House), Marathi Elocution Competition (Stds. I-IV- Std. IIIA) and English Choral Recitation (Std. I-IV - Std. IVB). Ms. Nicole then distributed the prizes to the winners of Greeting card competition-Red Cross, and the Marathi and English Elocution competitions.

The Farewell ended on a nostalgic note with fond memories and beautiful relationships. May God bless you always dearest students of Std. IV! Our wish for you: "Soar High!' God Bless You! We Love You!