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Graciana 2015-16
Manager’s Message
Dear & Loving Students, Teachers, Parents and Friends,
It is a matter of pride and honour for me to pen down a few lines for ‘GRACIANA’ the
annual magazine of Cardinal Gracias High School. GRACIANA is a platform for our
students where they get the opportunity to bring out their talents by writing articles,
poems, stories and drawings. It also depicts the picture of the curricular and co-curricular
activities of the school.
Cardinal Gracias High School is the second home for children where they grow up
physically, intellectually, psychologically and spiritually. Though there are so many
children in each class, the class teachers try to know them individually and care for their
needs. Special care is taken for the weaker students.
The school management, teaching staff, non teaching staff and PTA play a vital role for the
upbringing of the children. Children are motivated and moulded to face the challenges of
life and the world. Besides academic excellence, our students have taken part in interschool level competitions and have won many prizes.
I take this opportunity to thank our dynamic and hard working principal Rev. Fr. Sabu
Thomas, O. Praem, Head master primary section Rev. Fr. Sojan John, O. Praem, Cooridnator pre-primary section Rev. Fr. Prem A. O. Praem and all teaching and non teaching
staff for your commitment and selfless service to this institution.
May Almighty God bless the entire Gracian family.
God Bless You,
Yours faithfully,
Fr. Benedict Kerkettta, O. Praem
(Manager)
A bad workman always blames his tools.
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Editor's Column
Dear readers,
We are delighted to present and dedicate the 13th edition of Graciana to the great soul of
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, a legendary personality, who was a true inspiration not only for
Indians but also for people all over the world. His quotes have ignited young minds with
the passion to master life skills and avail wings to their dreams.
“Learning gives creativity; Creativity leads to thinking
Thinking provides knowledge; Knowledge makes you great.”
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
“Values, the Foundation of Education” is the scholastic theme for the academic year 201516. Values and credibility are the two predominant tools to encounter challenges with
confidence and determination in this competitive world. The cover page focuses on the
fundamental values instilled in our students for their successful future.
Cardinal Gracias High School provides the platform for all students who aspire to explore
new horizons and cross new frontiers. This edition of Graciana encapsulates various
achievements and accolades garnered by the Gracianites. Moreover it also resonates with
their perception and appreciation of various events held during the academic year 201516. The article, ‘The Secret of My Success’ by Mst. Noel Sequeira, S.S.C. Topper 2014-15,
would be instrumental to motivate and guide our students to set higher goals and achieve
greater heights in all their endeavours.
The entire Gracian family bewails over the sad demise of Ms. Christy Anthony Kumar,
Secondary staff. We express our sincere condolence to her bereaved family. May her soul
attain eternal peace.
We thank the Almighty Father for His grace towards the accomplishment of this magazine.
We are highly grateful to the support and guidance extended by our Principal Rev. Fr. Sabu
Thomas and our Manager Rev. Fr. Benedict Kerketta towards the publication of this
volume of Graciana. In a special way we express our gratitude to all the contributors of this
edition.
Looking forward to please your senses…….
Ms. Rubina Franklin
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A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
Graciana 2015-16
Message from the Principal
Dear Gracianites,
The academic year 2015-16 began with a new scholastic theme “Values, The
Foundation of Education”. Education to be complete must be humane.
It must include not only the training of the intellect, but the
refinement of the heart and discipline of the spirit. - Dr. S.
Radhakrishnan. It is high time to focus on a value based education. We need
a God fearing, compassionate and cultured future generation.
A lot of effort was put to improve the academic standard of the school. We are proud to announce
that we had 99.33% result from 301 students who appeared for the S.S.C. Board Exam March
2015. Congrats to the students, teachers and parents.
Teaching learning process has moved from Teacher-centered to Learner-centered and now to
Learning-centered. Therefore we need to create an atmosphere of learning at home and in the
school. We have gone much ahead in this direction by providing smart boards in each class room,
computer lab with new computers and of course the CCTV cameras to provide a safe, secure and
disciplined atmosphere in the school.
Today we speak of multiple-intelligence and multi-tasking, hence students are encouraged to
involve in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities to have a holistic growth which will prepare
them to be global citizens. We appreciate the outstanding performance of our students in art,
craft, music, dance, sports and games. The Graciana will take you through some precious
moments.
The Gracian family expresses its sincere thanks to Rev. Fr. Anthony Fernandes O.praem, the former
manager, and a hearty welcome to Rev. Fr. Benedict Kerketta O.praem, the new manager and Rev.
Fr. Sojan John O.praem, the newly appointed primary head master.
We keep on record the great service of our retired Vice-principal Ms. Kusum Pramod, the head
clerk Ms. Meenal Patil, the senior clerk Mr. Ravi Kumar and the Primary Head Mistress Ms. Sarita
Mehta. We cherish the long years of your dedicated service to the school.
We celebrated the silver jubilee of Ms. Usha Sridhar and Mr. Prashant Kadam of Secondary
Section, Ms. Francisca Barrows of primary section and Ms. Perpetual D’costa, Ms. Josephine
Fernandes and Ms. Yoland Pereira of pre-primary section. Congratulation and continue to be
inspiring teachers.
We appreciate the great support of St. Norbert Abbey Jamtara the Abbot and the councillors, the
Norbertine Fathers from Netherland, Rev. Fr. Bernard Kestern, the entire S.W.I. team including
Ms. Yoke Van Zutphen, Rev. Fr. Francis Xavier O.Praem C.P.C.P. and Rev. Fr. Prem Arockia
O.praem.
We are happy to be pen pals with the Archmere Academy a Norbertine school in USA. Thanks to
the Director, Teachers and the students of Archmere for your concern and support.
We cherish the sweet memories of our dear teacher, Late Ms. Christy Anthony Kumar. She will
always remain alive in our hearts.
A heart full of blessings to our S.S.C. batch 2016, praying for a good result and best wishes for
your future studies and good career.
With prayerful wishes
Fr. Sabu Thomas, O.Praem
Principal
A burnt child dreads fire.
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THE MISSILE MAN AMONG THE STARS
“All of us do not have equal talent, but all of us have an equal
opportunity to develop our talents.”
- A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam (15 October 1931 - 27 July 2015)
was the 11th President of India from 2002 to 2007. A student of physics
and aerospace engineering, Kalam was born and raised in Rameswaram,
Tamil Nadu.
He spent four decades as a scientist and science administrator, mainly at the Defence
Research and Development Organization (DRDO) and Indian (ISRO) and was intimately
involved in India's civilian space programme and military missile development efforts. He
thus came to be known as the Missile Man of India for his work on the development of
ballistic missile and launch vehicle technology. He also played a pivotal organizational,
technical and political role in India's Pokhran-II nuclear tests in 1998, the first since the
original nuclear test by India in 1974.
Kalam was elected President of India in 2002. After serving a term of five years, he returned
to his civilian life of education, writing and public service. In his book India 2020, Kalam
strongly advocated an action plan to develop India into a "knowledge superpower" and a
developed nation by the year 2020. He regarded his work on India's nuclear weapons
programme as a way to assert India's place as a future superpower.
Kalam's 79th birthday was recognized as World Student Day by the United Nations. He has
also received honorary doctorates from 40 universities. The Government of India has
honoured him with the Padma Bhushan in 1981 and the Padma Vibhushan in 1990 for his
work with ISRO and DRDO and his role as a scientific advisor to the Government. In 1997,
Kalam received India's highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna, for his contribution to the
scientific research and modernization of defence technology in India. In 2005, the
Government of Switzerland declared 26 May as "Science Day" to commemorate Kalam's
visit to the country. In 2013, he was the recipient of the Von Braun Award from the
National Space Society to recognize excellence in the management and leadership of a
space-related project.
On 27 July 2015, Kalam travelled to Shillong to deliver a lecture on "Creating a Livable
Planet Earth" at the Indian Institute of Management, Shillong. Here he breathed his last and
collapsed. India reacted to Kalam's death with an outpouring of grief, with numerous
tributes made to the former President across the nation and on social media. The
Government of India declared a seven-day state mourning period as a mark of respect. His
demise was indeed a great loss for our nation and humanity at large.
Compiled by
Ms. Rubina Franklin
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A friend in need is a friend indeed.
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LEST WE FORGET
Cover Page:
Mr. Prashant Kadam
Photo Collage:
Mr. Girish Gawade
EDITORIAL TEAM
Ms. Rubina Franklin (Secondary)
Ms. Hilda Pereira (Primary)
Ms. Aarti Hatode (Pre-primary)
SUB-EDITORS
Ms. Sweedal Dias (Hindi & Marathi)
Ms. Renuka Harmalkar
Ms. Albina D'silva
Publishers:
Manager: Rev. Fr. Benedict Kerketta, O. Praem
Principal: Rev. Fr. Sabu Thomas, O. Praem
DATES TO REMEMBER
SECONDARY
PRIMARY
PRE-PRIMARY
RESULTS:
30th April 2016
REOPENING:
15th June, 2016
RESULTS:
30th April, 2016
REOPENING:
13th June, 2016
RESULTS:
23th April, 2016
REOPENING:
15th June, 2016
A MOMENT OF PRIDE
TOP RANKERS
SSC MARCH 2015 RESULTS
Overall Percentage
Appeared
Passed
Distinctions
First Class
Second Class
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99.33%
301
299
112
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2nd Ranker
1st Ranker
3rd Ranker
Mst. Noel Miss. Dhanashree Mst. Sanil
Shetty
Sequeira
Chavan
92.80%
93.40%
92.20%
3rd Ranker
Mst. Sameer
Bhosale
92.20%
3rd Ranker
Miss. Komal
Shelar
92.20%
HIGHEST IN VARIOUS SUBJECTS
English 89/100
Mst. Vinayak Jadhav
Mst. Sameer Bhosale
Miss. Dhanashree Shetty
Maths (Regular) 98/100
Mst. Noel Sequeira
Miss. Dhanashree Shetty
Mst. Praveen Kanchan
Mst. Sachin Desai
Mst. Akshay Mhatre
Mst. Sherwin Pillai
Miss. Bhakti Kambli
Mst. Siddhesh Mestry
Miss. Nikat Oazi
Miss. Simran Walke
Miss. Pinal Sonigra
Mst. Sameer Bhosale
Mst. Vedant Jagtap
Mst. Sayli Pawar
Miss. Komal Shelar
Mst. Sharan Shetty
Mst. Yatinraj Shastry
Mst. Praveen Kanchan
Miss. Dhanashree Shetty
Social Science 97/100
Mst. Noel Sequeira
Marathi 91/100
Miss. Sayli Pawar
Science 97/100
Mst. Nitesh Buswala
Hindi 91/100
Mst. Sameer Bhosale
Miss. Sayli Pawar
Maths (General) 98/100
Miss. Komal Shelar
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My Secret of Success
(Mst. Noel Sequeira - S.S.C. Topper 2014-15)
Friends,
I am greatly honoured to share my views, ideas, guidance and success tips with you all.
Exams are an important part of our life. And when it comes to the S.S.C. Board Exams, you
must try to put your endless efforts possible. The main ingredient in the formula of success
is performing consistently.
Dedicating 4 to 5 hours of sincere study is very essential. Revision of each and every lesson
is a must. Give equal Importance to all subjects. Don’t study because you have to appear
for the examinations, but study to learn new things to keep with you for the rest of your
life. Pay attention to your teachers during the lectures. Getting distracted can make a great
difference in your understanding of the ongoing lesson.
Have a break of 10-15 minutes when you are involved in a serious study. You can think
about the subject and retain what you have studied so far. Prepare a schedule and follow it
sincerely. Every student has his/her own ‘ups’ and ‘downs’ regarding different subjects. But
you must take benefits of the ‘ups’ and work extremely hard towards overcoming the
‘downs’. In your leisure time, read newspapers, essay books, watch some scientific
channels pertaining to the syllabus. It may help you in answering your personal response
questions in your English papers. Play for few hours but you should know your limits!
You may get distracted by many things such as social networking websites like Face book,
what’s app, etc. But remember my dear friends; study should be your first priority. By the
end of December, you should finish your syllabus. Once you are thorough with everything,
start solving practice papers and the papers of the past S.S.C. board exams. It will help in
boosting up your self-confidence. Believe in yourself and have a positive attitude.
The motivation by our teachers and my parents combined with my own tireless efforts is
the real secret of my success. Truly said,” Greatness cannot be achieved without pain”.
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A little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
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RETIRE, RELAX, REJOICE...
Ms. Kusum Pramod
To be doing good deeds is
man's most glorious task.
- Sophocles
Ms. Kusum Pramod, a Science graduate with
Physics as her major subject joined Cardinal
Gracias High School as a Maths and Science
teacher on 9th June, 1981. She had been an
examiner for Geometry at the S.S.C. Board
of Examination for more than 15 years. She
had also been the House Incharge and the
co-ordinator of the Science Exhibition for
the senior category. She was a great support
to the Hospitality Department and also
headed the Maths faculty.
In October 2010, she was elevated to the
post of the Supervisor and subsequently, to
the post of the Vice Principal in August
2012. She was systematic and meticulous at
work. She superannuated on 30th
November, 2015 proudly completing 34
years and 5 months of dedicated service to
our esteemed institution.
Be good! Do good! And the rest follows!' is
her motto in life. She is a God fearing
person and devoted to her vocation. She is
an ardent lover of Nature and enjoys sightseeing. Her hobbies are reading, cooking
and listening to music.
We wish you, dear Kusum teacher, a very
fruitful, healthy and happy retired life. The
Gracian family will always miss you.
Ms. Rubina Franklin
Ms. Sarita Mehta
Ms. Sarita Mehta joined
Cardinal
Gracias
High
School in the year 1985. She
has rendered 30 years of
dedicated and fruitful service towards this
institution.
During her tenure as the Headmistress of
the Primary Section, her commitment and
dedication was worth laudable.
She was a person with an ever smiling face,
strict, outspoken and easily approachable.
She had a remarkable ability to manage
things well. She was full of ideas, vibrant,
energetic and always diligent at work. She
was quick in decision making and always
made herself available to us.
She was a person with huge reserves of
energy who worked day in and day out
without taking any leave. She was of course
a motherly figure for all of us. She will be
loved, cared and respected forever.
We will always be proud of you. Wish you
long and a healthy retired life.
The Power of Mind
When the mind is weak,
A situation becomes problematic,
When the mind is balanced
the situation becomes a challenge,
When the mind is stronger
the situation becomes Opportunity.
A little spark kindles a great fire.
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RETIRE, RELAX, REJOICE...
Ms. Meenal Patil
Life spent in service is the
only fruitful life.
- M. K. Gandhi
Ms. Meenal Patil, the Head Clerk of
Cardinal Gracias High School, was
appointed as a substitute Clerk in October,
1978 in the Primary section. Owing to a
clear vacancy, she was later appointed as a
Junior Clerk for the primary section in June,
1979. She was transferred to secondary
section as a Junior Clerk on 16th March,
1981. It was only because of her dedication,
hard work and sincerity that she was
elevated to the post of a Head Clerk on 1st
December, 2009. She superannuated on
31st December, 2015, thereby putting in
37years and 2months of dedicated service
to this institution.
She was so meticulous that she never left
any official work unaccomplished for the
day even if she was pre-occupied with
other jobs. Besides her clerical work, she
was always sensitive towards the academic
section of the school. Like a loving gardener
who nurtures the plants in his care, so also
did Ms. Meenal Patil nurture the school
office in her care wisely and lovingly. She
also was well appreciated and respected by
the Government Education Department for
her gentleness. Her hobbies are listening to
music and jokes, reading books and
watching movies.
May your retired life bring you happiness,
peace and joy in abundance.
Mr. Ravi Kumar
The Powers of mind are like
the rays of the sun
dissipated. When they are
concentrated they illumine.
- Swami Vivekananda
Mr. Ravi Kumar, a senior clerk in the
secondary section of Cardinal Gracias High
School, was appointed as a Junior Clerk in
the primary section in June, 1977. He was
transferred to the secondary section as a
Junior Clerk on 11th June, 1979. Later he
was promoted to the post of a senior clerk
on 1st February, 1998. He superannuated
on 30th November, 2015 thereby putting
in 38 years and 5 months of dedicated
service to this institution.
Mr. Ravi Kumar was a humble, sincere and
hard working person, ready to help the
students as well as the staff with regards to
any office task. He was a quiet person seen
in the office guiding the Regular as well as
Private S.S.C. candidates in filling their
S.S.C. Board Examination forms. The
School Leaving Certificates given to S.S.C.
students along with their Board Mark Sheet
was filled by none other than Ravi Sir in his
beautiful handwriting. His hobbies are
listening to music and regularly reading the
newspaper.
The Gracian family acknowledges and
appreciates your selfless service. We wish
you a healthy and peaceful retired life.
Ms. Renuka Harmalkar
Ms. Renuka Harmalkar
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A man cannot give what he hasn't got.
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SOARING IN SILVER SKIES
Ms. Usha Sridhar
In character, in manner, in
style, in all things, the
supreme
excellence
is
simplicity.
- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Ms. Usha Sridhar, a graduate in English
Literature, became a member of the Gracian
family in 1990. She teaches English and
History to the senior students. She has
headed the English Faculty from 2006 to
2012. Since 2005 she has been an examiner
for English at the S.S.C. Board of
Examination. She has the credit of being
the editor of the school magazine, The
Graciana. Her assistance to the Hospitality
and Social Service Departments is
noteworthy. She has been in charge of InterSchool Competitions for several years. In
2012 she led nearly fifty students to St.
Stanislaus High School, Bandra West for an
interaction with our former President, Late
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. She has trained a
number of students to participate and win
laurels in Inter-School and Inter-House
Elocution Competitions and deliver
speeches on innumerable occasions. At
present she is the secretary of the ParentTeacher Association.
Simplicity, patience and compassion are the
greatest treasures of Ms. Usha Sridhar. Her
approachable nature has won the hearts of
her colleagues as well as her students.
Reading, cooking and listening to music are
her hobbies.
We congratulate you, dear teacher, for your
25 years of committed service to Cardinal
Gracias High School.
Ms. Rubina Franklin
Mr. Prashant Kadam
The aim of art is to represent
not
the
outward
appearance of things, but
their inward significance.
- Aristotle
Mr. Prashant Kadam, a diploma holder in
Arts (ATD), joined Cardinal Gracias High
School in 1990. In the year 1995 he became
a graduate in Arts (GDA; commercial) and
in 2010 Art Master (AM). He conducts
Elementary and Intermediate Government
Drawing Grade Exams for the students of
std.VII and VIII respectively. Since 2010 he
has been an examiner at the Government
Drawing Grade Exams. He has the honour
of being the judge for various Inter-School
Drawing Competitions. Apart from training
students in mono-acting, dance and skits
for H-Ward competitions, he has also been
a member of the Decoration Committee of
the venue for the H-Ward competitions. He
has successfully headed not only the
Discipline Committee but also the Cultural
Committee. His aesthetic sagacity has
facilitated him to mentor dazzling dance
performances and skits for Annual Days
and other cultural programmes. Currently
he is the Staff Secretary of the Secondary
Section.
Mr. Prashant Kadam is friendly and jovial
by nature. He has built a good rapport with
the staff members and the students as well.
Painting and singing are his passion.
We congratulate you, dear sir, for
completing 25 years of dedicated service to
the institution.
Ms. Rubina Franklin
A man is known by the company he keeps.
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SOARING IN SILVER SKIES
Ms. Francisca Barrow
Ms. Francisca Barrow, a
graduate
in
English
Literature, joined Cardinal
Gracias High School in the
year 1990. She has rendered
25 years of dedicated service towards this
institution. As a person she is always
cheerful, full of humour, friendly, easy
going, fun loving and a familiar figure.
She is sincere, hardworking and well suited
to bring out the best in her students. She is
full of innovative ideas, talented and very
dedicated towards her duties. She has
outstanding talents in dramatics and creative arts. She is a keen learner, an instant
performer and a good singer. Her dynamic
personality and versatility are her greatest
assets.
Congratulations
teacher,
on
your
completion of 25 years of service in our
Norbertine family. We wish you all the best
for your future endeavour.
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Ms. Josephine Fernandes
She is a capable, devoted
and hardworking person
who takes keen interest in
her students. She is a strict
disciplinarian who is always
concerned about the smooth and perfect
functioning of our section.
Congratulations
teacher,
on
your
completion of 25 years of service in this
school. We wish you good luck and best
wishes for your future.
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Our heartiest congratulations to you, dear
teacher, for completing 25 years of sincere
service in this institution.
Ms. Yoland Pereira
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Ms. Perpetual D costa
Teachers who love teaching
teach children to love
learning.
Ms. Perpetual who is fondly
known as Peppy teacher is a very soft
spoken and humble person. She is also
gentle, caring and patient with the children.
She shares a good rapport with everyone.
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She is an enthusiastic and a
dynamic teacher. She is
organised and has a
determination to overcome
obstacles to ensure that
every goal is achieved.
Congratulation teacher on your 25 years of
service in this institution. All the very best
for your future.
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ADIEU
We wish our former Manager, Rev. Fr. Anthony Fernandes, happiness and
fulfillment in his ministry. May God bless him with good health that he may serve
the community under his care with additional zeal.
WELCOME
Rev. Fr.
Benedict Kerketta
We welcome Rev. Fr. Benedict
Kerketta, the new Manager of
our esteemed institution.
He also holds the honour of
being the Superior of the
Norbertine Community, Mumbai.
Rev. Fr. Sojan John
We welcome Rev. Fr. Sojan
John, the new Headmaster of
the Primary Section. “Always in
pursuit of Excellence” is his
motto. He is not only an
innovative and effective leader
but also a dynamic administrator.
CONGRATULATIONS
Ms. Malika Usmani
Ms. Louiziana Tuscano
On 1st December, 2015 Ms.
Louziana
Tuscano
was
promoted to the post of a
Supervisor. The Gracian family
congratulates
you,
dear
teacher. May you accomplish
all your tasks successfully.
Ms. Eugene Vas
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We
congratulate you, madam.
May you achieve success in all
your accomplishments.
Mr. Jems Ekka
On 1st December, 2015 Mr.
Jems Ekka was promoted to
the post of a Senior Clerk in the
Secondary Office. The Gracian
family wishes you all the very
best in all your tasks.
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from the post of a Supervisor
to the post of the Vice-Principal
on 1st December, 2015. We
wish you, dear teacher, great success in all your
endeavours.
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WEDDING BELLS
Ms. Brinal Rodrigues wedded to Mr. Macson Almeida
Ms. Lerisa Correia wedded to Mr. Selwyn Miranda
Ms. Astrid D’souza wedded to Mr. William Paul
The Gracian family wishes you a long happy married life.
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THE LAST FLIGHT
Ms. Christy Anthony Kumar
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on 27th April 1986. She had done her
Masters in History and was a Bachelor of
Education. She became a member of the
Gracian community in November 2006 and
taught English and Social Studies to the
students. As a teacher she was very sincere,
dedicated and diligent. She was always a
keen learner and motivated her students to
be studious and disciplined. Being a member
of the cultural committee, she played a
prominent role in organizing cultural
programmes for various events. She had
been the House Incharge too. She had great
interest in dance and would entertain the
students on Children's Day. Her
contribution towards the adornment
of the notice boards is noteworthy.
Ms. Christy was a very simple, soft
spoken and sweet personality. Her
faith in God was indubitable. She was
a devoted daughter, wife, mother and
teacher. She lived a principled life by
working hard consistently.
Ms. Christy Anthony Kumar expired on 29th
September 2015. Today she is not in our
midst, yet she has made a special and
permanent place for herself in the hearts of
all the members of the Gracian Family. The
staff and students of CGHS deeply mourn
over her sad demise and will miss her always.
We pray that Almighty Lord grant her soul
eternal rest and everlasting peace.
Ms. Shiela Ajay
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Or can smile that she has lived.
You can close your eyes and pray that she will
come back;
Or you can open your eyes and see all she has left.
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OBITUARY
Never will we ever forget your gentle and bright face
May your soul get eternal rest and everlasting peace…..
Ms. Christy Anthony Kumar (Staff member) Mst. Siddesh Sarode
VII E
Miss. Parsekar Shravani (Student)
VC
Ms. Diksha Sonawane
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Mst. Sonawane Prashant (Student) VI E
Ms. Sweta Gupta
IX B
Mst. Prajwal Sonar
IX C
FATHER OF
Ms. Mehak Khan
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Ms. Priyanka Carvalho (Secondary Staff)
Ms. Usha Sridhar (Secondary Staff)
MOTHER OF
Ms. Veronica Fernandes (Primary Teacher)
Ms. Anjum Shaikh
II A
Mst. Sahil Gauda
III A
Ms. Manyata Varma
II D
Ms. Palak Saroj
III A
Ms. Rinky Chawla
IX C
Ms. Sarah Nandurkar
III D
Mst. Gupta Ankushraj
VC
SISTER OF
Miss. Roshni Sonar
VII B
Mr. Mangesh Pawar (Secondary Staff)
Miss. Dimple Nandurkar
VII C
May the Almighty grant eternal peace to the dear departed souls.
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Actions speak louder than words.
Graciana 2015-16
PRE-PRIMARY EVENTS
ST. NORBERT NURSERY AND KINDERGARTEN 2015 - 2016
JUNE
The Pre-Primary staff meeting for the
academic year 2015-2016 was held on 15th
June 2015. Our Principal Rev. Fr. Prem
Arockia and our Manager Rev. Fr. Benedict
Kerketta were present. We began with a
short prayer followed with a hymn. We
welcomed our Manager Rev. Fr. Benedict
Kerketta with a bouquet of flowers as a
token of our love and affection.
JULY
Our Co-ordinator Rev. Fr. Joseph Parachalil
celebrated his birthday on 13th July. Our
staff presented him with a bouquet of
flowers.
AUGUST
Children coloured the
National Flag as a class
activity and the teachers
explained the significance
of it to them.
SEPTEMBER
Teachers’ Day was celebrated with a sumptuous lunch and fun-filled games. Teachers
were given a lovely gift.
OCTOBER
Pre-primary Examination was held from
26th October to 4th November 2015.
NOVEMBER
Children’s Day was celebrated on 6th
November. There was a small programme
conducted by the teachers. The children
were happy to see
performing on stage.
their
teachers
DECEMBER
Christmas Party was celebrated
on 21st December, 2015. Each
child was given a gift and a
packet of sweets. Christmas Party for
teachers was celebrated on 21st December
2015 Teachers were given snacks and a gift.
JANUARY
The Annual Nursery Fancy Dress
Competition was held on 22nd January. Jr.
K.G. Fancy Dress Competition was held on
23rd January. SR. K.G. Fancy Dress
Competition was held on 25th January.
Felicitation of Teachers who completed 25
years of service was on 25th January, 2016.
The Drawing Competition was held on
29th January, 2016.
FEBRUARY
The entire Gracian family went for a picnic
to Monteria Resort Karjat on 3rd February
2016. Teachers had an awesome time and
returned with sweet memories of the
picnic. This year the children of SR. K.G.
went for a picnic to Kidz Magica AC
Amusement Park, Thane on 6th February.
Children were taken for a joy ride in the
mono rail. Children were very excited and
they had a wonderful time.
MARCH
Final Examination from 23rd
March to 9th April 2016.
All that glitters is not gold.
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Winners of Fancy Dress Competition
Nursery:
1st Prize
2nd Prize
3rd Prize
3rd Prize
Jr.K.G.:
1st Prize
2nd Prize
3rd Prize
Mst. More Mayank
Mst. Haidankar Siddhi
Mst. Malvankar Aarush
Miss. Kanse Prachita
Sr.KG:
1st Prize
2nd Prize
3rd Prize
3rd Prize
3rd Prize
Miss. Parihar Komal
Miss. Inamdar Alaina
Miss. Naik Bushra
Miss. More Trisha
Mst. SK. Sarfaraz
Miss. More Gargee
Mst. Baile Samrath
Miss. Samant Swara
Winner of Drawing Competition
Nursery - A:
1st Prize
Mst. Kumbhare Lakash
2nd Prize Miss. Desai Jaee
3rd Prize Mst. Redkar Rudar
Nursery - B:
1st Prize
Miss. Kanse Prachita
2nd Prize Miss. Qureshi Laiba
3rd Prize Miss. Talekar Swara
Nursery - C:
1st Prize
Miss. Kotian Manvita
2nd Prize Miss. Madye Durva
3rd Prize Mst. Shukla Naihk
Nursery - D:
1st Prize
Miss. Inamdar Tehzeeb
2nd Prize Mst. Ansari Hamdaan
3rd Prize Miss. Sonawane Swara
Jr.K.G. - A:
1st Prize
Mst. Devadiga Dhanesh
2nd Prize Mst. Suvarna Rashwith
3rd Prize Mst. Pajare Sohan
Jr.K.G. - B:
1st Prize
Mst. Khude Parth
2nd Prize Mst. Chaure Yash
3rd Prize Mst. Darde Tanvesh
Jr.kg. - C:
1st Prize
Miss. More Gargee
2nd Prize Mst. Shaikh Ahmed Ashaz
3rd Prize Miss. Borde Bhargavi
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Jr.K.G. - D:
1st Prize
Mst. Fernandes Godswill
2nd Prize Mst. Mondal Mariyam
3rd Prize Miss. Devrukhar Asmi
Jr.K.G. - E:
1st Prize
Mst. Rawat Arpit
2nd Prize Miss. Shaikh Sofiya
3rd Prize Miss. Patil Ananya
Sr.K.G. - A:
1st Prize
Mst. SK. Sarfarz
2nd Prize Mst. Sing Yuvraj
3rd Prize Mst. Shaikh Iqra
Sr.K.G. - B:
1st Prize
Mst. Sing Kunal
2nd Prize Mst. Suvarna Swasthik
3rd Prize Mst. Naik Bushar
Sr.K.G. - C:
1st Prize
Miss. Girase Snehal
2nd Prize Mst. Mane Rushabh
3rd Prize Miss. Verma Manasvi
Sr.K.G. - D:
1st Prize
Miss. Parihar Komal
2nd Prize Miss. Bibre Khushi
3rd Prize Miss. Londhe Priya
Sr.K.G. - E:
1st Prize
Mst. Lokhande Aaryan
2nd Prize Miss. Sangale Jhanvi
3rd Prize Miss. Inamdar Alaina
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.
Graciana 2015-16
Winners of the Hand Writing Competition 2015 – 2016
JR. K.G. 1st Prize
2nd Prize
3rd Prize
JR. K.G. 1st Prize
2nd Prize
3rd Prize
JR. K.G. 1st Prize
2nd Prize
3rd Prize
JR. K.G. 1st Prize
2nd Prize
3rd Prize
JR. K.G. 1st Prize
2nd Prize
3rd Prize
A
Miss. Patil Asmi
Miss. Sawant Bhoomi
Mst. Tambe Anaiy
B
Miss. Bagdi Yasika
Miss. Sakpal Asmi
Mst. Fanase Aditya
C
Miss. Mallah Arika
Miss. Bhuvad Kasturi
Mst. Ansari Mohd. Sadiq
D
Miss. Khan Sara
Mst. Pawar Siddhant
Miss. Devrukhkar Asmi
E
Mst. Patil Meet
Miss. Kembavi Aayushi
Miss. Rathod Shrusti
SR. K.G. 1st Prize
2nd Prize
3rd Prize
SR. K.G. 1st Prize
2nd Prize
3rd Prize
SR. K.G. 1st Prize
2nd Prize
3rd Prize
SR. K.G. 1st Prize
2nd Prize
3rd Prize
SR. K.G. 1st Prize
2nd Prize
3rd Prize
A
Mst. Ojas Bole
Mst. SK. Safaraj
Mst. Singh Rajveer
B
Miss. Desai Sanskruti
Miss. Naik Bushra
Miss. Pashte Bhagyashree
C
Miss. Girase Snehal
Mst. Mane Rushabh
Verma Manasvi
D
Miss. Prajapati Swara
Miss. Redekar Kartikee
Miss. Mane Jagrata
E
Miss. Inamder Alaina
Miss. Mengane Revati
Mst. Loke Aryan
FUN TIME
Teacher: Which is the oldest animal in
the world?
Student: ZEBRA.
Teacher: How?
Student: Because it is Black and White.
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Teacher: Do you know MS Office?
Student: If you give me the address, I
will go there sir.
Teacher: What is the difference between
an Orange and an Apple?
Student: Colour of Orange is orange, but
colour of Apple is not APPLE.
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Teacher: Can you spell a word that has
more than 100 letters in it?
Student: POST BOX
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TEST YOUR IQ
Q1. Which alphabet is a question?
Q5. Which alphabet is a drink?
Q2. Which alphabet is an insect?
Q6. Which alphabet is a source of salt?
Q3. Which alphabet is a part of our body?
Q7. Which alphabet is a vegetable?
Q4. Which alphabet is a tool?
Please try, Come back with ur answers !
Answers: 1. Y, 2. B, 3. I, 4. X, 5. T, 6. C, 7. P
All is well that ends well.
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PRIMARY EVENTS
13th June, 2015
An orientation programme was organized
for the teachers and was conducted by the
team of NGO Parisar Asha - Ms. Urmila and
Ms. Sapna enriched the teachers with their
motivating talk on the topic ‘Soft Skills’,
boosting the teachers to start the academic
year with enthusiasm.
15th June, 2015
School re-opened for the academic
year 2015-2016 on 15th June, 2015
with a special prayer service, “welcome back to school” by our Principal,
Rev. Fr. Sabu Thomas and our Head Teacher,
Ms. Sarita Mehta. Both teachers and students were all very enthusiastic and full of
energy to begin the new academic year.
22nd June, 2015
We celebrated the birthday of our
Head Teacher, Ms. Sarita Mehta,
on 22nd June, 2015. A special
prayer service was conducted.
30th June, 2015
We had a welcome function of our dear
Manager, Rev. Fr. Benedeict Kerketta and
our Headmaster, Rev. Fr. Sojan John. We
also gave a fond farewell to our dear
Headmistress, Ms. Sarita Mehta. Children
and teachers put up a cultural programme
to felicitate our dignitaries.
22nd July, 2015
Farewell to our outgoing Manager Rev.Fr.
Anthony Fernandes and a warm welcome
to our new Manager Rev. Fr. Benedict
Kerketta were given. All the three sections
celebrated the day.
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1st August, 2015
The first P.T.A. General Body Meeting was
held on 1st August, 2015. The elected
members from each class attended the
meeting. The points discussed were on
discipline, academics, manners, etiquette
and the overall development of the child.
15th August, 2015
We celebrated the 69th Independence Day
with pride and joy on the 15th August,
2015. The flag was unfurled by the Chief
Guest Mr. Peter D’souza, who organizes the
parades on Republic Day for the BIRD
committee. Patriotic songs were sung.
9th September, 2015
Teachers' Day was celebrated on 9th
September, 2015. A special prayer service
was conducted. The students put up a
variety of entertaining programme in the
school auditorium to felicitate their teachers. A tribute was paid to our former
President, Late Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.
4th November, 2015
The Annual Sports Meet was held on 4th
November, 2015. The Chief Guest was none
other than our beloved Manager, Rev. Fr.
Benedict Kerketta. The Sports Day began
with the March-Past. The students were
holding the slogans and marching to the beat
of the school band. The winners of the sports
events were given medals and certificate.
5th November, 2015
We had Diwali Celebration on this day.
A prayer service was conducted.
Children brought Diwali sweets
and shared them with their
An apple a day keeps the doctor away.
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friends. Rangoli competition was held for
the students of 3rd and 4th std. Diyas were
lit in front of each class.
6th November, 2015
Children's Day was celebrated on 6th
November, 2015. Students came dressed in
party clothes. A prayer service was conducted for the children. Teachers performed various entertaining programme in
the school auditorium to express their love
towards the students. The students were
given chocolates.
21st December, 2015
Christmas celebration was held
on 21st December, 2015. A
special prayer service was
conducted. Students came dressed
in
party clothes. Teachers conducted some
entertaining events in the class. Each
student was given a piece of cake.
13th January, 2016
The Primary Section celebrated their Annual
Day Cum Prize Distribution Day on 13th
January, 2016 in the school auditorium. The
Chief Guest for that evening was Sr. Elizabeth
Leo, Principal of St. Charles High School,
Vakola. The theme for that evening was
'Environment'. Based on the theme a musical
play 'Save Our Earth' was put up by the
students of each standard. The chief guest
then gave away the certificates, prizes and
scholarship awards to the 'Rank Holders' of
the year 2015-2016. Our retired Head
Mistress, Ms. Sarita Mehta and our Silver
Jubilarian Ms. Francisca Barrow were
felicitated. The whole programme was a coordinate effort of the Gracian staff and
students under the able guidance of our Head
Master Rev. Fr. Sojan John. The programme
ended with the National Anthem.
21st January, 2016
The Annual School Picnic for the students of
Std I to IV was to Saina Resort on 21st
January, 2016. The students played to their
hearts’ content. Sumptuous lunch was
served. Students enjoyed their picnic to the
fullest and then came back to school.
3rd February, 2016
All the three sections - Pre-Primary, Primary
and Secondary went to Montario Resort at
Karjat for a picnic. It was a day of enjoyment. All the teachers had a great time and
returned with sweet memories of the picnic.
27th February, 2016
An E.V.S. Project Exhibition cum
Competition was held on this day. Students
of each class had presented an E.V.S. project.
Parents were invited to see the exhibition.
The results of the competition announced
by our Headmaster after the exhibition were
as follows:
Std I
Std III
1st Prize
ID
1st Prize
III F
2nd Prize
IE
1st Prize
III C
3rd Prize
IF
2nd Prize
III A
Std II
3rd Prize
III D
Std IV
1st Prize
II E
2nd Prize
II A
1st Prize
IV D
3rd Prize
II C
2nd Prize
IV A
3rd Prize
II D
3rd Prize
IV F
3rd Prize
II F
19th February, 2016
P.T.A. Executive Body
Meeting was held on
19th February, 2016. The main agenda of
the meeting was the revision of the school
fees for the forth coming year and P.T. dress.
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
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TALENTS TAPPED AT CARDINAL GRACIAS HIGH SCHOOL
Winners of the Drawing Competition
STD
1st
2nd
1st
2nd
1st
2nd
1st
2nd
1st
2nd
1st
2nd
STD
1st
2nd
1st
2nd
1st
2nd
1st
2nd
1st
2nd
1st
2nd
I
Mst. Vedant Das
Miss. Kritika Charya
Mst. Anuj Gupta
Miss. Akshara Yadav
Mst. Mehboob Shaikh
Miss. Mehwish Ansari
Mst. Daksh Poojary
Miss. Ghadi Sanskruti
Miss. Aayushi Jadhav
Mst. Aldrin Castellino
Mst. Devwn Pawar
Miss. Isha Pawar
II
Mst. Ayush Kamble
Miss. Anjum Shaikh
Miss. Shrutika Botle
Mst. Krishna Edla
Mst. Shrayu Chikke
Miss. Susanna Koyya
Miss. Sanvi Lambor
Mst. Pratyush Kedar
Mst. Shravan Poojary
Miss. Navya Selvan
Miss. Ansharah Shaik
Mst. Sujesh Shetty
IA
IA
IB
IB
IC
IC
ID
ID
IE
IE
IF
IF
II A
II A
II B
II B
II C
II C
II D
II D
II E
II E
II F
II F
STD
1st
2nd
1st
2nd
1st
2nd
1st
2nd
1st
2nd
STD
1st
2nd
1st
2nd
1st
2nd
1st
2nd
1st
2nd
1st
2nd
III
Mst. Jay More
Miss. Diksha Singh
Mst. Aditya Chourasiya
Miss. Prayuja Ambavade
Mst. Aditya Paswan
Miss. Sarah Nandurkar
Mst. Aryan Singh
Miss. Sachi Shirke
Mst. Lloyd Dsa
Miss. Isha Choudhari
IV
Mst. Sumay Yadav
Miss. Ankeeta Yadav
Mst. Neel Ojha
Mst. Soumya Khichirao
Mst. Fardin Shaikh
Miss. Simran Maniyar
Mst. Mohammed Asad
Miss. Aditi Dwivedi
Mst. Suraj Edla
Miss. Tanvi Sawant
Mst. Soham Saware
Miss. Shrushti Patel
Winners of the Singing Competition
STD I
3rd prize Miss. Janhavi Jajoo
Consolation Prizes:
1st prize Mst. Saumeet Singh I B
2nd prize Mst. Abhishek Kali I B
Mst. Ayush Kamble
3rd prize Miss. Vedika Phadte I E
Miss. Aarya Sawant
Consolation Prizes:
Mst. Chinmay Ghadigoankar
STD III
Miss. Akshata Yadav
IB
Miss. Harshita Bagoria
IB
1st prize Miss. Grace Kotian
STD II
2nd prize Miss. Niharika Sharma
3rd prize Miss. Monisha Varma
1st prize Miss. Nandini Varma
II D
Consolation Prize :
2nd prize Mst. Pratyush Kedar
II D
3rd prize Miss. Navya Selvan
II E
Miss. Palak Saroj
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III A
III A
III B
III B
III C
III C
III D
III D
III E
III E
IV A
IV A
IV B
IV B
IV C
IV C
IV D
IV D
IV E
IV E
IV F
IV F
II C
II A
II D
II B
III C
III F
III B
III A
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Miss. Khushi Chauhan
STD IV
1st prize Miss. Samiksha Shende
2nd prize Miss. Rochelle Mitra
3rd prize Miss. Aditi Dwivedi
STD
1st
2nd
1st
2nd
1st
2nd
1st
2nd
1st
2nd
1st
2nd
STD
1st
2nd
1st
2nd
1st
2nd
1st
2nd
1st
2nd
1st
2nd
III F
IV A
IV A
IV D
Consolation Prize :
Mst. Neel Ojha
Mst. Gaurang Jagtap
Miss. Kartika Mengane
Winners of the Creativity Competition
I
STD III
Mst. Aditya Dwivedi
IA
1st Mst. Puneet Gupta
Miss. Ashlesha Parbalkar
IA
2nd Miss. Shaziya Khan
Mst. Harsh Bade
IB
1st Mst. Aditya Chaurasia
Miss. Sanvi Gawde
IB
2nd Miss. Monisha Varma
Mst. Mehboob Shaikh
IC
1st Mst. Samar Rane
Miss. Jui khude
IC
2nd Miss. Tanvi Gawde
Mst. Shoaib Momin
ID
1st Mst. Harshil Nor
Miss. Deepika Paudel
ID
2nd Miss. Dishaa Chetiwal
Mst. Dhavan Mohite
IE
1st Mst. Parth Pawar
Miss. Dhara Maru
IE
2nd Miss. Aryan Singh
Mst. Shahid Khan
IF
3rd Miss. Bhoomi Kharwa
Miss. Pragati Dube
IF
1st Mst. Lloyd D’sa
II
2nd Miss. Ritika Pardeshi
STD IV
Mst. Ayush Kamble
II A
Miss. Anjum Shaikh
II A
1st Mst. Sai Kudav
Mst. Prathamesh Manjrekar
II B
2nd Miss. Ankita Yadav
Miss. Siddhi Vishwakarma
II B
1st Mst. Harsh Kolkar
Mst. Sanskar Sabban
II C
2nd Miss. Preeti Dharne
Miss. Susanna Koyya
II C
1st Mst. Fardin Shaikh
Mst. Pratyush Kedar
II D
2nd Miss. Samiksha Rao
Miss. Urvee Choudhari
1st Mst. Absar Sayyed
Mst. Tanmay Yadav
II E
2nd Miss. Aditi Dwivedi
Miss. Bushra Siddique
II E
1st Mst. Taha shaikh
Mst. Smit Pandit
II F
2nd Miss. Akshi Arde
Miss. Aarya Jadhav
II F
1st Mst. Soham Saware
2nd Miss. Hrudaya Rathod
Winners of the Rangoli Competition
STD III
STD IV
1st Miss. Niharika Sharma III F
1st Miss. Shruti Tannu
2nd Miss. Aakruti Sawant III C
2nd Mst. Gaurang Jagtap
3rd Miss. Shakya Rai
III B
3rd Miss. Hrudaya Rathod
Consolation Prizes :
Consolation Prizes :
Mst. Aryan Singh
III E
Mst. Krish Tiwari
Mst. Parth Pawar
III E
Mst. Soham Saware
As you sow, so you reap.
IV B
IV C
IV E
III A
III A
III B
III B
III C
III C
III D
III D
III E
III E
III E
III F
III F
IV A
IV A
IV B
IV B
IV C
IV C
IV D
IV D
IV E
IV E
IV F
IV F
IV D
IV C
IV F
IV D
IV F
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Winners of the Drawing Competition
STD
1st
2nd
1st
2nd
1st
2nd
1st
2nd
1st
2nd
1st
2nd
I
Miss. Shirine Castellino
Miss. Sumaika Shaikh
Miss. Akshara Yadav
Mst. Neil Nagap
Miss. Mehwish Ansari
Mst. Sujithkumar Perumal
Miss. Shreya Dubey
Miss. Sonal Jaiswar
Miss. Dhara Maru
Mst. Pratham Vishwakarma
Miss. Pragati Dubey
Mst. Shlok Gupta
IA
IA
IB
IB
IC
IC
ID
ID
IE
IE
IF
IF
STD
1st
2nd
1st
2nd
1st
2nd
1st
2nd
1st
2nd
1st
2nd
II
Miss. Disha Shivkumar
Mst. Krishna Chetiwal
Miss. Siddhi Vishwakarma
Mst. Atharv Patade
Mst. Kaushal Patade
Miss. Ishika Kamble
Mst. VIneet Dedhia
Miss. Aarya Sawant
Miss. Navya Selvan
Mst. Shravan Poojary
Mst. Dhruv Thorbole
Mst. Smit Pandit
II A
II A
II B
II B
II C
II C
II D
II D
II E
II E
II F
II F
Winners of the Star Making Competition
STD
1st
2nd
1st
2nd
1st
2nd
1st
2nd
1st
2nd
1st
2nd
I
Miss. Zahra Sayyed
Miss. Shabista Ansari
Miss. Arbiya Shaikh
Miss. Akshara Yadav
Miss. Ruchi Jha
Mst. Mehboob Shaikh
Miss. Vaidehi Gurav
Miss. Urvi Chetty
Mst. Justin Fernandes
Mst. Pawan Sawant
Miss. Ruchita Melekar
Mst. Mohd. Iqbad Ansari
IA
IA
IB
IB
IC
IC
ID
ID
IE
IE
IF
IF
STD
1st
2nd
1st
2nd
1st
2nd
1st
2nd
1st
2nd
1st
2nd
II
Mst. Ayush Kamble
Mst. Yash Dotre
Miss. Shrutika Botle
Miss. Aarya Paynaik
Mst. Sanskar Sabban
Miss. Anannya Pawar
Miss. Urvee Chaudhari
Mst. Arush Sorte
Miss. Marilyn Fernandes
Mst. Nishad Puran
Mst. Atharv Mane
Mst. Shravan Kanade
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The Parts of Speech
Every name is called a noun,
As field and fountain, street and town.
In place of noun the pronoun stands,
As she and he can clap their hands.
The adjective describes a thing,
As magic wand or bridal ring.
The verb means action, something done,
As read and write and jump and run.
How things are done the adverbs tell,
As quickly, slowly, badly, well.
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The preposition shows relation,
As in the street or at the station.
Conjunctions join, in many ways,
Sentence, words, or phrase and phrase.
The interjection cries out, “Hark!
I need an exclamation mark!”
Better late than never.
- Ms. Veronica Fernandes
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Winners of the Mask Making Competition
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Mst. Puneet Gupta
Mst. Athrava Mane
Miss. Prajakta Gosavi
Miss. Shakya Rai
Mst. Saksham Sawant
Mst. Shreyas Jaiswar
Miss. Tanishka Girkar
Mst. Atharva Dhuri
Mst. Shubham Darde
Mst. Om Vaidya
Mst. Prasheek Mohite
Miss. Isha Chaudhari
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III B
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III C
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2nd
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2nd
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IV :
Miss. Urja Gupta
Miss. Ankeeta Yadav
Mst. Neel Ojha
Mst. Jayraj Naik
Mst. Fardin Shaikh
Miss. Manya Goudar
Miss. Amwaj Shaikh
Miss. Shruti Tannu
Miss. Vedika Shirgaonkar
Miss. Nancy Tripathi
Mst. Shekhar Gopireddy
Miss. Shrushti Patel
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IV B
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IV C
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Winners of the Navneet Drawing Competition
Mst. Aaditya Dwivedi
Mst. Kaushik Vesvikar
Mst. Siddhesh Ingle
Mst. Sainath Naspur
Miss. Disha Shivsharan
Mst. Nirant Shirsat
Miss. Niharika Nagap
Mst. Smit Pandit
Miss. Shreya Gore
Miss. Akshaya Nadar
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Mst. Harshil Nor
Mst. Harsh Dhalwalkar
Miss. Khushi Chauhan
Miss. Aarti Chavan
Mst. Neel Ojha
Mst. Mehul Kotain
Miss. Arya Gore
Miss. Janhavi Kadu
Mst. Ruben Wadmane
Growing Friendship
Friendship is like a garden of flower, fine and rare;
It cannot reach perfection except through love and care.
Then, new and lovely blossoms with each new day appear;
For friendship, like a garden, grows in beauty year by year.
There’s happiness in little things,
There’s joy in passing pleasure;
But friendships are from year to year,
It can be all life’s treasure.
- Mst. Rutujeet Kamble (IV B)
Birds of a feather flock together.
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IV B
IV C
IV D
IV E
IV F
See this Absolutely
Amazing Mathematics !
1x8+1=9
12 x 8 + 2 = 98
123 x 8 + 3 = 987
1234 x 8 + 4 = 9876
12345 x 8 + 5 = 98765
123456 x 8 + 6 = 987654
1234567 x 8 + 7 = 9876543
12345678 x 8 + 8 = 98765432
123456789 x 8 + 9 = 987654321
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Our Budding Achievers
Middle School Scholarship 2014-15
Mst. Shaikh Faris Ayub
VA
Miss. Parab Apurva Vasudev
VC
Mst. Naik Manav Ujwal
VA
Miss. Shikhare Saee Pramod
VD
UCMAS State Level Competition
Miss. Samiksha Shende Champion
Miss. Mukti Tak
Merit
Miss. Sanchi Kharat 1st Runner up
Miss. Aarya Sawant 1st Runner up
IV A
IV A
II B
II D
UCMAS Intercenter Competition
Miss. Samiksha Shende Champion IV A
Miss. Sanchi Kharat
Merit
II B
Miss. Aarya Sawant
Merit
II D
UCMAS International competition
Miss. Sanchi Kharat 3rd Runner up II B
UCMAS Listening Competition
Miss. Samiksha Shende 3rd Runner up IV A
Ignited Mind Lab
Mst. Daksh Poojary
Mst. Dhavan Mote
Miss. Aarya Sawant
Mst. Shravan Kanade
Miss. Mrunal Nagdive
A Grade
B Grade
B Grade
B Grade
B Grade
Science Student League :
State Level championship
Miss. Mrunal Nagdive
Miss. Aditi Dayma
Miss. Urja Gupta
Miss. Aarya Sawant
Miss. Yashashri Sawant
Miss. Isha Choudhari
Miss. Sharvi Pilankar
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II D
II C
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III F
Competitions held at the H/E Ward
Art Competition held at K.E.S. School
on 30th September, 2015
Miss. Nandini Varma - II D won 2nd prize
Elocution Competition held at IES New
English School on 08 December, 2015
Miss. Samiksha Shinde - IV A won 2nd prize
E.V.S. Project Competition held at
Cardinal Gracias High School on 28th
January, 2016
Miss. Rochelle Mitra - IV A won 2nd prize
Fancy Dress Competition held at
Cardinal Gracias High School on 28th
January, 2016
Miss. Jessica Vaz - I A won 3rd
consolation prize
Best School Award 2015-2016 Cardinal Gracias High School - Primary
Section has won the 2nd Runner up title
in the H/ East ward Inter school
competitions 2015-2016
Running Through The Rain
Some are fond of sunshine,
Well, so am I.
But I like the rain too,
Falling from the sky.
For when merry April,
Trips over hill and plain;
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Isn’t it delightful,
Running through the rain!
Bright-eyed little blossoms,
Growing by the way;
Look up as we pass them,
Laughingly to say;
Charity begins at home.
‘so the show’r has caught you
An escape in vain!
Running through the rain
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(IV B)
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Red House Captains
Mst. Abhishek
Pandey
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Miss. Priya
Kode
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Purple House Captains
Mst. Rutik
Mapuskar
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Miss. Tatheer
Sayyed
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Sports Captains
Mst. Hrithik
Khopkar
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Miss. Siddhi
Pawar
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Green House Captains
Mst. Deepesh
Thakur
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Miss. Nagmaa
Shaikh
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Yellow House Captains
Mst. Praveen
Bhandari
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Miss. Avantika
Nanawat
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Secondary Episodes
FYJC ONLINE ADMISSION 09TH-15TH JUNE 2015
ITINERARY FOR FANTASTIC FUTURE
9th to 15th June, 2015
marked the First Year
Junior College Online
Admission of the SSC
2014-15 batch students.
The students applied for
their much preferred
stream in their ideal
colleges to pave the itinerary for their
fantastic future.
ORIENTATION - 13TH JUNE
TECHNOLOGY CANNOT REPLACE
HUMAN TOUCH
The resource personnel, Ms. Sapna and Ms.
Urmila, from the Parisar Asha Organization
conducted the orientation programme for
the teachers of the Secondary Section on
13th June, 2015. They emphasized on ESAL
(Environmental Studies Approach to
Learning). No technology can substitute
human touch, the touch of a teacher. The
activity based teaching methodology
proposed was highly appreciated by the
teachers as it would make the class more
lively and appealing.
BACK TO SCHOOL 15TH JUNE
WELCOME TO ABCE
(Another Beautiful Calendar of
Education)
The school reopened for the
secondary section on 15th June,
2015. The students enthusiastically flocked together to
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welcome Another Beautiful Calendar of
Education. A prayer service based on the
scholastic theme 'Values, the Foundation of
Education' inspired the students to enrich
themselves with the values instilled by the
alma mater.
ADDRESS BY THE PRINCIPAL 17TH JUNE - 4TH JULY 2015
BUILDING RAPPORT
With a view to build a rapport with the
students as well as their parents, our
Principal made it a point to meet the
students of std. V-X and the parents of std.
IX-X students. The prerequisite need for
prosperous prospects was highlighted by
our
Principal.
Insights
on
Time
Management, update on Evaluation
Pattern and guidelines on Discipline were
specified to the students and parents for the
holistic development of the students.
INVESTITURE CEREMONY 27TH JUNE 2015
TO LEAD AS ROLE MODELS
Two hundred and nineteen student council
members swore in to lead their fellow
students as role models with respect to
discipline, values and obedience. The chief
guest, our Principal, Rev. Fr. Sabu Thomas
heartened the students to be acquainted
with the scholastic theme for the academic
year; Values, the Foundation of Education
and assimilate the values for life in school
itself.
Our newly appointed Manager, Rev. Fr.
Benedict
Kerketta
and
Primary
Headmaster, Rev Fr. Sojan John honoured
the occasion.
Cleanliness is next to Godliness.
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PTA GENERAL BODY MEETING 11TH JULY 2015
PUTTING MINDS TOGETHER
The Annual PTA
General
Body
Meeting
was
organized
on
11th July, 2015.
The body of
representative
parents volunteered to put their minds
together with the Management, Principal
and the Staff for the all round development
of our school in all its accomplishments.
MANAGER'S DAY - 22ND JULY 2015
A FOND FAREWELL AND A WARM
WELCOME
A fond farewell was given to the outgoing
Manager, Rev. Fr. Anthony Fernandes on
22nd July by the Gracian fraternity. Fr.
Anthony was sincerely thanked for his
selfless service to the institution.
Our new Manager, Rev. Fr. Benedict
Kerketta and Primary Headmaster, Rev Fr.
Sojan John were extended a warm
welcome by the Gracian family with an
enthralling cultural programme that
appeased the senses.
AGRO-TOURISM 23RD - 25TH
JULY 2015
IN THE LAP OF
NATURE
Forty-five students went on an agrotourism to Baramati, Pune from 23rd to
25th July, 2015. The students had a golden
opportunity to spend time in the lap of
Nature. The students from the capital city,
Mumbai, were thrilled at their experiences
amidst pastoral environment.
INDEPENDENCE DAY 15TH AUGUST 2015
UNITE FOR A
BETTER INDIA
Mr. Peter D'souza, an
imperative personality in organizing
parade for the Republic Day celebration by
the BIRD Committee, presided over the
grand
celebration
of
the
69th
Independence Day. The event commenced
with the chief guest unfurling the National
Flag followed by a vibrant array of patriotic
display. A poignant tribute paid to our
former President, late Dr. Abdul Kalam, for
his great service to our country and
mankind inspired the students to unite
together for making India a better place to
live in.
RECOLLECTION FOR CATHOLICS 20TH AUGUST 2015
ENRICHING FAITH
The Catholic students had a recollection
programme on 20th August in the Parish
Hall. Rev. Fr. Christopher O. praem was the
preacher who gave valuable inputs on the
importance of confession and the Miracles
from the chapters of St. Luke and St. John.
There were many engaging activities like
Bible Quiz and action songs which enriched
the Christian faith of the participants.
ANTI-DENGUE MALARIA CAMPAIGN
- 29TH AUGUST 2015
PREVENTION IS BETTER
THAN CURE
An Anti-Malaria and Dengue
Awareness Campaign was
organized by the Gracian
Scouts and Guides of Std. VIII and IX on
29th August and 1st September respectively.
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The Scouts and Guides carried placards and
vociferated slogans on the causes and
preventive measures of Dengue and
Malaria. They visited several houses to
create awareness with a personal touch.
The solicitous efforts of the students were
appreciated by the beneficiaries.
TEACHERS' DAY 9TH SEPTEMBER 2015
THE LIGHT OF THE
WORLD
The
teachers'
Day
celebration was held on 9th
September, 2015. 'Teachers, You
Are The Light Of The World' was
the theme for the day. The
student council put up a brilliant
performance. The Principal, Primary Head
Master and the teachers cherished the show
to the fullest. The retiring staff members and
the silver jubilarians were felicitated by the
students for their sincere and committed
service to the institution. Mst. Rutik
Mapuskar (IX-A) in his speech lauded the
teachers for being 'the light of the world'.
The students surprised the teachers and the
non-teaching staff with a lovely gift.
The Management complimented the staff
members with a sumptuous lunch and gifts
for their dedicated and selfless service.
VISIT TO MOUNT MARY 11TH SEPTEMBER 2015
AVE MARIA
A walking pilgrimage to the Mount Mary
Shrine was organized by the BIRD
Committee on 11th September, 2015.
Around thirty-three schools participated in
the procession. Our Principal, Rev.Fr. Sabu
Thomas, the Gracian catholic students and
three teachers initiated their procession
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from St. Joseph's Convent High School,
Bandra West. All along the way, Rosary was
recited and hymns were sung in devotion
to our Blessed Mother. The Holy Eucharist
was celebrated by Bishop John Rodrigues.
The devotees were abundantly blessed by
Mama Mary. Refreshments were served to
the students after the Mass.
HINDI DIVAS - 14TH SEPTEMBER 2015
A special prayer service was conducted on
14th
September,
2015
highlighting the significance of
the Devnagari script and the
Hindi language in Indian
Literature and mythology.
GRACIAN SCIENCE EXHIBITION 26TH SEPTEMBER 2015
YOUNG GRACIAN SCIENTISTS
The Gracian Science Exhibition was held on
26 September, 2015 in the school
auditorium. The Theme for the exhibition
was Science and Mathematics in the
Sustainable World. The panel of judges
consisted of Rev Fr. Sojan John,
Headmaster of the Primary Section and Ms.
K. Alex, retired Science teacher from the
Secondary Section. The exhibition inspired
the students to display their innovative
scientific temperament and experience the
ecstasy of creating working models.
DRAWING GRADE EXAMS - 29TH
SEPTEMBER TO 4TH OCTOBER 2015
Like every year our school was
the centre for the Elementary and Intermediate
Drawing Grade Exams for
the students of Std. VIIVIII. Many students from
various schools in Bandra
Don't put the cart before the horse.
The Outgoing Batch
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Class X A
Principal - Rev. Fr. Sabu Thomas, Vice Principal - Ms. Mallika Usmani, Supervisors - Ms. Girija Kumar, & Ms. Louiza Tuscano, Class Teacher - Ms. Loretta Pinto
Class X B
Principal - Rev. Fr. Sabu Thomas, Vice Principal - Ms. Mallika Usmani, Supervisors - Ms. Girija Kumar, & Ms. Louiza Tuscano, Class Teacher - Ms. Sible Furtado
The Outgoing Batch
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Class X C
Principal - Rev. Fr. Sabu Thomas, Vice Principal - Ms. Mallika Usmani, Supervisors - Ms. Girija Kumar, & Ms. Louiza Tuscano, Class Teacher - Ms. Mercy George
Class X D
Principal - Rev. Fr. Sabu Thomas, Vice Principal - Ms. Mallika Usmani, Supervisors - Ms. Girija Kumar, & Ms. Louiza Tuscano, Class Teacher - Ms. Daya Shingre
Class X E
Principal - Rev. Fr. Sabu Thomas, Vice Principal - Ms. Mallika Usmani, Supervisors - Ms. Girija Kumar, & Ms. Louiza Tuscano, Class Teacher - Ms. Trupti Patil
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appeared for the exam to demonstrate
their passion and skills in drawing and
painting.
LAST TRIBUTE TO MS. CHRISTY 1ST OCTOBER 2015
REST IN PEACE
The Manager, Principal, Head Master,
Norbertine Fathers, staff and students of the
Gracian family paid their last tribute to
Christy teacher at her funeral in the Christian Cemetery, Sewri on 1st October, 2015.
Her untimely demise was undoubtedly a
great loss to the Gracian family. The staff
and students of CGHS will miss her always.
VAACHNA PRERNA DIN 15TH OCTOBER 2015
BIRTHDAY OF DR. A.P.J.
ABDUL KALAM
'Vaachna Prerna Din' was
celebrated
with
great
reverence in our school. The
bulletin boards and the blackboards were
adorned with the photos and quotes of Dr.
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. A meaningful prayer
service was dedicated to the great soul of
Dr. Abdul Kalam. Inspirational video
clippings on the life of Dr. Kalam and his
motivational speeches were shown to the
student on the smart board.
A Poster Making Competition was
organized for the students of Std. VIII-X.
They also wrote slogans on 'The Importance
of Reading'. As it was declared a 'no school
bag' day, students were encouraged to read
books from the library. Students were made
to read the books aloud and also do silent
reading in the classrooms. The ardent
readers from Std. V-VIII were awarded
books as gifts by our Principal. It was indeed
a memorable celebration.
WORKSHOP FOR STAFF MEMBERS 20TH OCTOBER 2015
GRATITUDE, THE BEST ATTITUDE
A resource person from the NIE conducted
a workshop for the staff members on the
attitude of gratitude for every little thing
they were blessed with in their lives.
Teachers were given the secret mantra of 'a
smile culture' that would create a healthy
and co-operative atmosphere at school.
ANNUAL SPORTS MEET 3RD-5TH NOVEMBER 2015
ENCOUNTER FOR CHAMPIONSHIP
The Annual Sports Meet, an encounter of
the Houses for championship, was held
from 3rd November to 5th November on
the school grounds. Mr. Breeze M. Sharma,
the Head of the Adventure Club in the
Indian Navy, was the chief guest for the day.
His live example and motivational words
inspired the students to excel in sports.
There was a tough competition among the
Houses to win the championship trophy.
However, it was the Red House which
bagged the trophy. The first runner-up was
the Green House followed by the Yellow
House.
CHILDREN'S DAY 6TH NOVEMBER 2015
'CHILDREN COME TO ME’
The Children's day celebration began with a
solemn prayer service on the theme
'Children come to ME'. A moment of
silence was observed by the
students in memory of their
beloved teacher, Late Ms.
Christy Anthony Kumar.
Ms.
Rekha
Shahani,
trustee of Kamla High
School, Khar West, graced
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the occasion and awarded books and
certificates to the rank holders of Std. V-IX.
The students enjoyed the DJ to their hearts'
fullest and patronized the food as well as
the game stalls.
CAMP TO GHOLVAD 7TH & 8TH NOVEMBER 2015
INFORMATIVE, ADVENTUROUS,
ENTERTAINING…
On 7th & 8th November 2015, the Scouts
and Guides of Std. VIII and IX went for a
camp to Gholvad. The
students of Std. VIII
were
trained
on
Pratham and Pravesh
whereas the students
of Std. IX were
trained on Drithiya.
The
students
participated
in
various adventure activities
such as archery, rifle shooting, trekking,
flying fox, Commando Bridge, monkey
crawling etc. The scouts and guides
genuinely cherished the informative,
adventurous and entertaining camp
organized for them.
FAREWELL TO THE RETIRING STAFF
- 30TH NOVEMBER 2015
ADIEU WITH A HEAVY HEART
The Gracian family bid a fond farewell to
the retiring Vice-Principal, Ms. Kusum
Pramod; Head Clerk, Ms.
Meenal Patil and Senior clerk,
Mr. Ravikumar Nair. The sincere and dedicated service of
the retiring staff members was
worth mentioning. Each one of
them was a stalwart in their field
and did their duty meticulously.
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ENRICHING SEMINAR FOR STD. X 5TH DECEMBER 2015
PRACTICE MAKETH MAN PERFECT
Proficient mentors from the NIE enriched
the students of Std. X with constructive tips
and strategies for the preparation and the
presentation of the S.S.C. Board papers.
The students noted down the key points
and made the maximum use of the session.
DISTRICT LEVEL MONO-ACTING
COMPETITION 5TH DECEMBER 2015
SHOWCASE OF TALENTS
The District Level Interschool Mono-Acting
Competition was hosted by Cardinal
Gracias High School. Nineteen contestants
participated and showcased their talents.
The judges, Mr. Shreekant More and Mr.
Anand Jawale along with the audience
were astounded by the performances of the
participants.
CAROL SINGING COMPETITION 17TH DECEMBER 2015
HATS OFF TO THE
CARDINAL
NIGHTINGALES
Our Cardinal nightingales brought laurels
to our school by bagging the first prize in
Interschool Carol Singing Competition held
at St. Elias High School, Khar West.
ANNUAL DAY CUM PRIZE
DISTRIBUTION FUNCTION 19TH DECEMBER 2015
VALUES, THE FOUNDATION OF
EDUCATION
19th December marked the Annual Day
cum Prize Distribution Function which was
East, west, home is best.
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held on a large scale. Mr.
Kapil Patil, M.L.C. Mumbai
Teacher's Constituency and
President of Shikshak Bharati
honoured the function as the
Chief Guest. The guests of
honour were Ms. Kusum
Pramod, retired Vice-Principal; Mr. Ravi
Kumar Nair, retired Senior Clerk; Ms.
Meenal Patil, retiring Head Clerk; Mr. and
Ms. Sequeira, the proud parents of our
S.S.C 2015 topper, Mst. Noel Sequeira; Ms.
Usha Sridhar and Mr. Prashant Kadam, our
Silver Jubilarians. Our retired staff, retiring
staff and silver jubilarians were felicitated
by our Principal for their committed service
to the institution. Mementos, prizes and
certificates were awarded to the distinction
holders and top rankers at the S.S.C March
2015 as well as the scholarship holders of
Std. V-X. The theme for the cultural
programmes was 'Values, the Foundation
of Education'. The students brought home
the significance of various values through
their performances.
BIRD Committee at Bandstand, Bandra
West, replicating the National Parade held
at New Delhi. Vice Admiral R. Hari Kumar,
Chief of Staff, Western Naval Command,
proudly unfurled the National Flag. The
cavalry, cyclists, marchers, band, land floats
and truck floats ignited the spark of
patriotism among the viewers. The toon
characters of Nickelodeon entertained the
spectators. The Gracian marchers and band
excelled in their performance and put up a
marvellous show. The Gracian staff and
students cheered the participants along
their way. The programme concluded with
breakfast for all band members and
marchers at Taj Lands End.
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION 22ND DECEMBER 2015
MERRY CHRISTMAS
The Christmas message and carols brought
in a mystical aura. The students were
treated with sweets to celebrate the birth of
Christ. A get together for the staff of the
three sections was organized. The
management provided snacks and gifts to
the entire Gracian family.
SCHOOL PICNIC 28TH JANUARY, 2016
WHIMSICAL AT
SURAJ WATER PARK
The students turned
whimsical at Suraj Water
Park on seeing the enthralling adventurous
rides like the rainbow ride, the 90 degree
and 80 degree rides. The other exciting
features were the Wave-pool, the rimzim
dance, the massive figure of 'Lord Shiva'
with the river Ganga flowing from his
mane, 'Nanha Tal', 'Ding-Dong' and 'Labak
and Zabak'. The staff and students also
relished the good food at the park. The
service provided by the Adventure Club
was worth appreciating. The enthusiastic
staff and students became pooped by the
end of an exciting and thrilling day out.
REPUBLIC DAY 26TH JANUARY, 2016
PROUD TO BE INDIAN
The 67th Republic Day was celebrated with
great patriotic fervour by 23 schools of the
COMMUNITY MASS 30TH JANUARY 2016
PRAISE THE LORD
The Primary Headmaster, Rev. Fr. Sojan
John together with our Manager, Rev. Fr.
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Benedict Karketta and our Prncipal, Rev. Fr.
Sabu Thomas celebrated the Community
Thanksgiving Mass for the S.S.C. students.
In his homily, Fr. Sabu enumerated the
importance of life values like peace, love,
forgiveness,
humanity
and
time
management for success. A thanksgiving
prayer praising the Lord for his choicest
blessings on each and every student
concluded the Eucharistic celebration.
FAREWELL TO THE S.S.C. STUDENTS 1ST FEBRUARY 2016
GOODBYE …..
A send off revelry was organized for the S.S.C. students. The charm and
beauty of the students kept
the onlookers awestruck. The
burning torch of values was passed on from
the S.S.C. students to the Std. IX students
during the prayer service. Our Principal in
his message emphasized on the virtues of
values for a successful life. He also promised
the students that he would throw another
party to them provided they brought laurels by getting cent percent result in S.S.C.
Board Examination 2016. Our Manager
also motivated the students to focus on studies through his inspiring words. The spot
prizes and the Gracian Contest were the
highlights of the event. The Head Boy, Mst.
Ruvin Rodrigues X-D and the Head Girl,
Miss. Shruti Poojary X-B won the Gracian
Boy and Gracian Girl title 2016. The gettogether wrapped up with a lavish spread
followed by dance and photo session.
STAFF PICNIC - 3RD FEBRUARY 2016
ADVENTURUOS AT MONTERIO
RESORT
The staff of the three sections along with
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their Principals and Headmaster went for
picnic to Monterio Resort, Khopoli. There
were group adventure activity options like
archery, high rope, flying fox, paintball,
roller zorbing, zippy zip etc. The Teachers
became extremely adventurous and went
wacky trying one activity after the other. A
cool pool too fascinated the swimmers.
Various games were conducted where
teachers participated enthusiastically. The
ambience
and
the
cuisine
were
noteworthy.
SESSION ON LEARNING SKILL 5TH FEBRUARY 2016
LEARN WITH EASE
A session for the students of Std. VIII on
techniques of solving Mathematical
problems and memorizing skills was
presented by the representatives from
Nityanjali Institute. Methods of solving
problems grammatically surprised the
students. The tips given to improve
memory power and learning skills proved
to be very beneficial for the students.
SCOUTS AND GUIDES INVESTITURE
CEREMONY - 20TH FEBRUARY 2016
STD. VIII STUDENTS JOIN THE
SCOUTS AND GUIDES FRATERNITY
The Investiture Ceremony commenced
with the Scout and Guide prayer song
followed by the unfurling of their
flag by the Scout Master, Mr.
Sunil Bhalerao. The flag song
was sung and the students
took their oath. The cap, scarf
and the whistle were conferred
to the students. The students of
Std. VIII hereby became members
of the Universal Scout and Guide
Movement.
Every cloud has a silver lining.
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MOTHER-DAUGHTER HYGIENE
PROGRAMME 24TH FEBRUARY 2016
SANITATION AND HYGIENE AT ALL
TIMES
Procter
and
Gamble
conducted
the
MotherDaughter
Hygiene
programme for the girl
students of Std. VI and VII.
The talk and video based
on
hygiene
and
sanitation enabled the
students to accept the physical and
biological changes within them with
confidence. The tips shared with the girls
educated them on the maintenance of
health, hygiene and sanitation.
VALEDICTORY DAY CUM MARATHI
DIVAS - 27TH FEBRUARY 2016
ALL IS WELL THAT ENDS WELL
The valedictory day was
clubbed with the Marathi
Divas celebration. Our
Manager, Rev. Fr. Benedict
Kerketta; our Principal,
Rv. Fr. Sabu Thomas;
Primary Headmaster, Rev.
Fr. Sojan John; Preprimary Principal, Rev. Fr. Prem Arokia
were the guests of honour who graced the
occasion. The programme began with a
prayer service thanking God, the Almighty
for His gracious blessings and mercy for the
smooth functioning of the school activities
throughout the scholastic year 2015-16. The
Marathi faculty brought out the significance
of the Marathi Language and recited several
Marathi poems written by the iconic
Marathi poet, Late Shri Mangesh
Padgaonkar. The students who won prizes
in inter-school, inter-house and outside
competitions were felicitated with
trophies,
medals
and
certificates.
Considering the overall performance of
students in academics, sports and interhouse competitions, the Best House
Championship Cup was awarded to the
Red House. The Green House was the first
runner-up and the Yellow House was the
second runner-up.
NATIONAL SCIENCE DAY 28TH FEBRUARY 2016
TO DEVELOP SCIENTIFIC ATTITUDE
A
prayer
service
was
conducted on 'Scientific
Attitude'
motivating
students to develop their
scientific attitude and
apply science in their day
to day life. A poster
making competition was
organized
to
create
an
awareness about the present status of our
planet.
S.S.C. BOARD EXAMINATION 1ST MARCH - 28TH MARCH 2016
HOSTED AS MAIN CENTRE
Our school was a main centre for the S.S.C
Board Examination 2016
where 383 students from
the English medium and
227 students from the
Marathi
medium
appeared for their
Board Exams. Our
teachers conducted the
examination successfully under the
guidance
of
our
Principal,
the
administrative staff and the chief
conductor.
Fools rush in where angels fear to tread.
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STRIDES BEYOND ACADEMICS
INNOVATIONS AND RENOVATIONS
The Computer laboratory and the main
entrance of the school were renovated. The
school building was painted during the
vacation.
CCTV cameras are installed in all classrooms and corridors to enhance the security of the school. A full time councilor is appointed to identify and support students
with learning disability and psychological
problems. A band master is also appointed
to competently train the band students.
LIVE JAM BAND - 7TH JULY 2015
A DELIGHTFUL AND MOTIVATING
CONCERT
“NO MATTER WHAT YOU DO, NO
MATTER WHAT YOU ARE, GOD LOVES
YOU AS THE WAY YOU ARE.” was the
charismatic mantra given by Mr. Alobo
Naga and Mr. Ninad Salve; members from
the Live Jam band.
Mr. Alobo Naga from Nagaland was a
successful musician with a fabulous God
gifted voice. His songs amused the students
of std. IX and X. Mr. Ninad Salve from Pune
shared with the students his personal
experiences that moved their hearts. He
gave the students the confidence that God
loves us the way we are and there is always
a second chance to rectify our slips in life.
The delightful and motivational concert
came to an end with a devotional song.
- Miss. Shruthi Poojary (X B)
AGRO-TOURISM 23RD - 25TH JULY 2015
UNFOLDING TREASURES
It was indeed an awesome excursion for all
us, the students of Cardinal Gracias High
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School who were a part of the educational
tour to Baramathi, Pune. We were
fortunate to unfold the treasures of the
countryside and explore the primary
occupations of India viz. agriculture,
horticulture, floriculture, sericulture and
animal husbandry.
We visited a variety of sites that included
different kinds of irrigation plants, the
Nakshatra Garden, Vine Yard, Milk
Pasteurizing Industry, Poultry and Cattle
Farms, Sericulture Unit, Jam and Sauce
Producing Factories, Museum, the Radio
Station and the Mayureshwar Ganesh
Temple. We were thrilled by the
adventurous tractor and bullock cart rides.
We sincerely thank our Principal, Rev. Fr.
Sabu Thomas and our teacher, Ms. Daya
Shingre for accompanying and instructing
us throughout our expedition. It was truly a
lifetime experience.
- Miss. Sharda Karani (X C)
MATHS WORKSHOP 26TH AUGUST 2015
GREAT FUN LEARNING MATHS
Mr. Dhaval Bathia, a Mathematical Genius
and a Wizard with numbers and memory,
conducted a workshop on Vedic
Mathematics and easy techniques to
calculate
complex
mathematical
calculations for the students of std. V-IX.
The students and teachers were awestruck at
his simplified tricks to calculate cubes, birthday dates and memorize words. He also illustrated the intense power of human mind.
The workshop created a new enthusiasm
among students who realized that it was
indeed great fun learning Maths.
- Miss. Drithi Bangera (IX B)
Great minds think alike.
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OUR SCHOOL TERRACE GARDEN AUGUST 2015
GARDENING WITH PASSION
The terrace garden in our school is the brain
child of our dear Principal, Rev. Father Sabu
Thomas. His love towards Mother Nature
was the driving force behind the setting up
of the garden in August, 2015.
Our Principal gave us detailed information
of the plants and hybrid seeds from Kerala
that were to be planted. Veggies like okra,
greens, tomatoes, long beans and special
specie of cucumber were planted. It was a
beautiful experience to see those tiny seeds
turn into small saplings and then finally into
plants. We didn’t use any chemical fertilizer
rather we made use of organic fertilizer- the
cow dung. The plants started to bear
vegetables on them.
It was a thrilling experience and of course a
proud moment too to claim that we,
students, have our contribution towards
the organic terrace garden in our school.
- The Gardening Committee
(Science Club)
THE GRACIAN SCIENCE EXHIBITION26TH SEPTEMBER 2015
OUR BUDDING SCIENTISTS
The Gracian Science Exhibition 2015-2016
was organized by the Science Faculty of
Cardinal Gracias High School on 26th
September, 2015. The theme for the
Gracian Science Exhibition was 'Scientific
and Mathematical Attitude'. There were
about 35 projects in all featuring various
aspects of Science and Maths.
The panel of judges consisted of Rev. Fr.
Sojan John, Primary Headmaster and Ms.
K. Alex, retired Secondary Science teacher.
The auditorium was divided into five
sections namely, Resources and its
conservation; Waste Management; Health
and Community; Biogas and Solar Energy;
Transport and Communication.
This exhibition was an eye-opener of the
terrible crimes we commit in the name of
progress against our planet. It also
convincingly brought out the fact that
mankind is slowly but surely moving
towards doom and destruction.
It was really an awesome and wonderful
experience for all of us. Our judges too
appreciated us and our school for
organizing such a beautiful Exhibition.
- Abhishek Pandey (IX B)
SCOUTS AND GUIDES CAMP TO
GHOLVAD - 7TH & 8TH NOVEMBER
2015
INFORMATIVE, ADVENTUROUS,
ENTERTAINING…
On 7th & 8th November 2015, the Scouts
and Guides of Std. VIII and IX went for a
camp to Gholvad. Around 150 students and
their teachers were accompanied by the
Principal, Rev. Fr. Sabu Thomas.
On reaching Gholvad, the students were
divided into patrols and troop leaders were
appointed. The six types of knots were
taught to the students. The students of Std.
VIII were trained on Pratham and Pravesh
whereas the students of Std. IX were trained
on Drithiya. The students performed skits at
camp fire.
The students participated in various
adventure activities such as archery, rifle
shooting, trekking, flying fox, Commando
Bridge, monkey crawling etc. The students
were taken on a field visit to a hamlet
where they saw agricultural fields, chickoo
farms, rural houses and schools.
For recreation the students were taken to
the beach where they experienced camel
Great oaks from little acorns grow.
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ride. They also enjoyed rain dance and
swimming in the pool. D.J music was
played at night.
The scouts and guides were genuinely
grateful to Mr. Elias Corriea and Ms. Sarika
for organizing such an informative, adventurous and entertaining camp for them.
- Mst. Abhishek Pandey (IX B)
SEMINAR ON COMMUNICATION
SKILL - 2ND FEBRUARY 2016
LISTEN MORE THAN YOU SPEAK
A seminar on communication skill was
organized by the Hindustan Times for the
students of Std. IX on 2nd February 2016.
The Resource personnel from Nrityanjali
Education Services addressed the students
and provided them with various tips on
communication skill. The talk inspired the
students to develop a positive attitude
towards life; negative thinking would only
demotivate them. They realized that
effective communication takes place when
one listens more and speaks less.
The students understood that it was
important to identify and work on both
their strength and weakness. The
importance of setting a goal and working
towards it was explained to the students.
They were encouraged to develop selfconfidence and build faith on themselves.
The tips given on communication skill and
approach towards life proved to be very
beneficial for the students. The students felt
the session to be interesting, informative
and impressive.
- Mst. Aftab Shaikh (IX F)
SESSION ON LEARNING SKILL- 5TH
FEBRUARY 2016
LET’S LEARN WITH EASE
There was a session for the students of Std.
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VIII on techniques of solving Mathematical
problems and memorizing skills by the
representatives from Nityanjali Institute on
5th February, 2016.
The representatives explained the way to
solve Mathematical problems in a
grammatical way.
They gave the students tips about how to
improve their memory and studying skills.
They also showed them the right posture
while learning.
It was a very useful and knowledgeable
session for all the students present. They
had a great time knowing the easy learning
techniques.
- Miss. Neha Bhartiya &
Miss. Gauri Gurav (VIII F)
BRAHMA KUMARIS YOUTH WING
ACTIVITY- 20TH FEBRUARY 2016
APPRECIATING THE SELF
The students of Std. IX along with their class
teachers went to the grounds at
Government Colony for participating in
Brahma Kumaris Youth Wing Activity’s
session on the importance of meditation
and values for students. Many schools
participated in the session.
A talk was given on time-management and
how to overcome exam fear. The students
were encouraged to appreciate their good
qualities, know and acknowledge their
positive attributes, speak about the good
they had done and finally have confidence
in their choices. It proved to be very informative to the students facing difficulty in
concentration. The experience enabled the
students to know their potential and
rediscover themselves effectively. Students
were given snacks and templates before
leaving.
- Miss. Tatheer Sayyed (IX C)
Half a crust is better than no bread.
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UPGRADING SEMINARS
Seminars and training sessions were conducted by the Education Department and other
Educational Organizations for the teachers in various subjects. This facilitated the teachers
to be updated and upgraded with the advancement and changes made in the curriculum.
Name of the Teacher
Ms. Mercy George
Ms. Rubina Franklin
Ms. Albina D’silva
Ms. Margaret Franklin
Ms. Spiral Gonsalves
Ms. Roosel Machado
Ms. Jomina Gonsalves
Mr. Sunil Bhalerao
Ms. Nita Noronha
Ms. Blessy Rajan
Ms. Sarita Bidaye
Ms. Emelda Thevar
Ms. Venessa Misquitta
Ms. Steffi Fereira
Mr. Harish Kamble
Mr. Girish Gawade
Ms. Everose Lobo
Subject Upgraded
Counselling
English Language (ELISS)
English
Maths
Maths (Std. V)
E.V.S. (Std. V), English
Marathi (Std. V)
Scouts and Guides (Himalaya Wood Batch), N.B.A. Basketball
Aptitude Test (Std. X)
Scouts and Guides (Advance)
Scouts and Guides (Advance)
Scouts and Guides (Basic), Value Education
Scouts and Guides (Basic)
Scouts and Guides (Advance), English (Std. V)
FYJC Online Admission and S.S.C. online data filling for board
record
Cyber safety awareness training for std VIII by
(DSCI - Data Security Council of India)
Online ‘KAL CHACHNI’ Aptitude test for student appearing
for S.SC. exam
BUDDING POETS
REAL HAPPINESS
To be happy and to shine there should be
peace of mind.
To feel happy for others is the secret of
happiness one can find.
Sacrificing for others and helping the
needy and meek
Are the qualities that make you the
kingdom of God seek.
Do to others what you would like others
to do to you
Your life will be blessed for ever through
and through.
- Miss. Iqra Qureshi (IX D)
SAVE OUR MOTHER EARTH!!!
Pollution is destroying Mother Earth and
Nature,
Plastics or smoke is dangerous for every
creature.
So please wake up before it is late,
And save our Mother Earth at any rate.
Let’s all work together for Nature’s
beauty.
And say it to ourselves-Our Earth,
our Responsibility.
- Miss. Sweta Gupta (IX B)
Haste makes waste.
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BRAVO GRACIANITES!!!
GOVERNMENT / ASSOCIATION COMPETITIVE EXAMS
GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP
RANKERS
Std. IV (2014)
Miss. Bhartiya Neha
VIII F
Mst. Mawale Mandar
VI C - 30th Rank
Mst. Shintre Aditya
VI F - 31st Rank
Miss. Poojary Shreeya
VIII C
Std. VII (2015)
Mst. Pawar Kaustubh
VIII D - 37th Rank
Miss. Gurav Gauri
VIII F - 44th Rank
Mst. Saware Shubhankar
VIII F - 46th Rank
GOVERNMENT DRAWING GRADE
EXAM 2015-16
Appeared: 101 | Pass%: 91
Recipient of 'A' Grade for elememtary
exam
Miss. Giramkar Archita
VII A
Appeared: 80 | Pass %: 93
Recipients of 'A' Grade for intermediate
exam
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Miss. Desai Pranali
VIII E
MARATHI PRAGATI EXAM FOR STD.
IX
Mst. Samit Pai IX D scored 69/80
Mst. Pratham Raut IX A scored 65/80
Miss. Sanskruti Sabban IX E scored 62/80
BRIHAN MUMBAI GANIT
ADHYAPAK MANDAL, MUMBAI
Recipients of 'B' Grade
Mst. Faris Shaikh
VA
Miss. Umema Sayyed
VA
Miss. Saee Shikhare
VD
Mst. Jay Chavan
VE
Miss. Payal Kadam
VE
Miss. Aachal Upadhyay
VF
Mst. Vedant Bhusari
VB
Miss. Saniya Pawar
VA
Mst. Amit Pednekar
VE
Mst. Yash Vishwakarma
VB
Miss. Netrali Patil
VF
Miss. Rujula Pawar
VF
DR. HOMI BHABA BAL VAIDNYANIK
SPARDHA 2015-16
STD. VI
Mst. Mandar Mawale VI C has qualified to
the second level.
He, who laughs last, laughs longest.
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Passing Candidates:
Mst. Sahil Katkar
Miss. Riya Chetiwal
Mst. RajeshPujare
Miss. Samidha Kadam
Mst. Sangharaj Salve
Miss. Shreya Chawale
Miss. Siddhi Devkule
VI E
VI F
VI D
VI A
VI B
VI F
VI F
Mst. Aditya Shintre
Miss. Anushka Hirloskar
STD. IX
Passing Candidates:
Mst. Swaraj Salunkhe
Mst. Pauras Salunke
Miss. Sanskriti Sabban
VI F
VI B
IX B
IX B
IX E
INTER-SCHOOL COMPETITIONS
H-WARD COMPETITIONS
Mono-Acting Competition
Junior group: V-VII
1st Prize: Mst. Pratham
Kamble - VI C
Drawing Competition
2nd: Mst. Yash Tambe
Rangoli Competition
2nd: Miss. Janhvi Sawant
Athletics
100m Race (Boys):
2nd: Mst. Aniket Kadam
3rd: Mst. Shubham Parab
100m Race (Girls):
3rd: Miss. Janhvi Sawant
Shotput :
2nd: Mst. Shreyas Sawant
Instrumental Competition
- Tabla
Senior group: VIII-X
2nd prize: Mst. Yadnesh
Kadam - X B
H-WARD SCIENCE EXHIBITION
2015-2016
Venue: St. Mary’s High School, Kalina,
Santacruz East.
2nd December - 4th December 2015.
Theme: Science and Mathematics for
Inclusive Development
Senior Group Participants:
Miss. Siddhi Pawar
XB
Mst. Hrithik Khopkar
XB
THE WEST MUMBAI SUBURBAN
BHARAT SCOUTS AND GUIDES
DISTRICT ASSOCIATION
Thinking Day Competitions:
Venue: Juhu
22nd February 2016
Scouts March Past
2nd place: Cardinal Gracias High School
VIII A
VIII B
IX B
VIII B
IX C
INTER-SCHOOL CAROL SINGING
COMPETITION
Venue: St. Elias School, Khar East
17th December 2015
1st Place: Cardinal Gracias High School
JUNIOR NATIONAL BASKETBALL
ASSOCIATION (Jr. NBA) INDIA
Venue: Domanic Savio High
School, Andheri West
21st February 2016
Event: U-16 (5 on 5) Basketball
Tournament
Championship Cup: Cardinal
Gracias High School
Event: U-16 (3 on 3) Basketball Tournament
Championship Cup: Cardinal Gracias High
School
Hit the nail on the head.
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Event: U-13 (3 on 3) Basketball Tournament
Championship Cup: Cardinal Gracias High
School
IGNITED MIND MENTAL MATHS
COMPETITION
3rd December 2015
'A'Grade Recipient at the National Level
Mst. Aditya Shintre
VI F
INTER-HOUSE COMPETITIONS
Singing Competition
08th July 2015
V – VII
1st: Miss. Rashi Harmalkar
VII E - Yellow House
2nd: Miss. Saloni Pati VI C - Red House
3rd: Miss. Dipti Lokhande VI C - Yellow
House
VIII – X
1st: Miss. Mrunmai Panchal IX C - Red
House
2nd: Miss. Gail Vaz X E - Green House
3rd: Miss. Aditi Vishwakarma IX D - Red
House
Mono - Acting Competition
17th July 2015
V – VII
1st: Mst. Pratham Kamble VI C - Yellow
House
2nd: Miss. Mrunmayee Nagdive VII E Green House
3rd: Miss. Rutuja Kumawat VI A - Green
House
VIII – X
1st: Mst. Abhishek Pandey IX B - Red
House
2nd: Mst. Aniket Desai X B - Yellow House
3rd: Mst. Hrithik Khopkar X B - Red House
Handicraft Competition
28th July 2015
V – VII
1st: Mst. Kunal Singh VII F - Red House
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2nd: Mst. Yash Sudave VI F - Red House
3rd: Mst. Yash Savla VI C - Yellow House
3rd: Mst. Nigel Sequeira VII D - Yellow
House
VIII – X
1st: Miss. Vaibhavi Nagda VIII F - Green
House
2nd: Miss. Akshata Mane VIII F- Red House
2nd: Mst. Aniket Desai X B- Yellow House
3rd: Miss. Shruti Deogharkar VIII A - Purple
House
3rd: Miss. Gail Vaz X E - Green House
Essay Writing Competition
24th August 2015
V – VII
1st: Miss. Snehal Dhotre VI D - Red House
2nd: Miss. Priya Gupta VII D - Purple House
3rd: Miss. Archita Giramkar VII A - Green
House
3rd: Miss. Umme Haaney Shaikh VII A Green House
VIII – X
1st: Miss. Sana Momin IX A - Yellow
House
2nd: Miss. Gauri Kudtarkar X A - Purple
House
3rd: Miss. Shlesha Joshi VIII D - Red House
Elocution Competition
12th September 2015
V – VIII
1st: Mst. Nishant Gaikwad
V B - Green House
Honesty is the best policy.
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2nd: Miss. Mrunmayee Nagdive VII E Green House
3rd: Miss. Rashi Harmalkar VII E - Yellow
House
VIII – X
1st: Mst. Abhishek Pandey IX B - Red
House
2nd: Mst. Samit Pai IX D - Green House
3rd: Mst. Sultan Shaikh IX D - Green
House
Dance Competition
04th December 2015
V – VII (Junior Group)
First: Green House
Second: Red House & Purple House
VIII – X (Senior Group)
First: Green House
Second: Red House
ANNUAL SPORTS MEET 2015-16
‘A’ DIVISION CHAMPIONS:
Boy: Mst. Shubham Parab IX B - Red House
Girl: Miss. Manjiri Dhuri IX D - Yellow
House
‘B’ DIVISION CHAMPIONS:
Boy: Mst. Mohin Khan VIII F- Green House
Girl: Miss. Shravani Shinde VII C - Green
House
‘C’ DIVISION CHAMPIONS:
Boy: Mst. Ansh Mendekar VI D - Purple
House
Girl: Ms. Safa Khan VI D - Red House
GRACIAN OPEN COMPETITIONS
HIV/AIDS AWARENESS
Poster Making Competition
1st: Miss. Sanjana Salgaonkar
2nd: Mst. Shreyas Sawant
3rd: Mst. Fatima Altaf Khan
IX E
IX C
IX D
Essay Competition
1st: Miss. Sana Momin
2nd: Mst. Sultan Shaikh
3rd: Miss. Iqra Qureshi
IX A
IX D
IX D
GRACIAN SCIENCE EXHIBITION
26th September 2015
Theme: Scientific and Mathematical
Attitude
Winners:
Class Class Teacher
Ms. Jomina Gonsalves
VF
Ms. Priyanka Carvalho
VIE
Ms. Maria Venesa Misquitta
VII B
Ms. Maria D’costa
VII E
Ms. Edrella Gonsalves
Ms. Shiela Ajay
Ms. Sible Furtado
VIII A
IX B
XB
BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF DR. A.P.J.
ABDUL KALAM
15th October 2015
Drawing Competition
Std VIII
1st: Miss. Janvi Sawant
2nd: Miss. Saloni Rane
3rd: Mst. Yash Tambe
Std IX
1st: Miss. Akshata Asari
2nd: Mst. Siddesh Turalkar
3rd: Miss. Siddhi Margaj
Std X
1st: Miss. Siddhi Pawar
2nd: Mst. Vivek Nirankari
3rd: Mst. Hrithik Verma
If the cap fits, wear it.
VIII B
VIII E
VIII A
IX A
IX A
IX D
XB
XB
XE
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NATIONAL SCIENCE DAY
24th February 2016
Poster Making Competition
Topics: Save Trees, Global Warming, India
2050
Winners:
Std. VI
1st: Mst. Hitesh Chandanshive
VI E
2nd: Mst. Manas Yadav
VI B
Std. VII
1st: Miss. Archita Giramkar
2nd: Miss. Prachi Yadav
Std. VIII
1st: Miss. Neha Bhartiya
2nd: Miss. Janvhi Sawant
Std. IX
1st: Mst. Shreyas Sawant
2nd: Mst. Manish Dubariya
VII A
VII C
VIII F
VIII B
IX C
IX B
GRACIAN CLUB ACTIVITIES
Organizer: Rashtrabhasha Hindi Vikas
Parishad, Pune
Conductor: Hindi Club
Event: Sulekhan Competition
Our School received the Aadarsh
Pathshala Puraskar Award.
Our Principal, Rev. Fr. Sabu Thomas
received the Adarsh Pradhacharya
Puraskar Award.
Our Teacher, Ms. Priyanka Redkar
received the Rashtrabhashaya Gaurav
Puraskar Award.
Winners of Aadarsha Vidhyarthi Purskar
Medals:
Miss. Neha Vichare
XB
Miss. Mrugnayami Jathe
XC
Miss. Mrunmayi Panchal
IX C
Miss. Prinyanka Salian
IX E
Miss. Aaishwarya Nivendkar
VIII A
Miss. Saloni Rane
VIII E
Mst. Prathamesh Mohite
VII D
Miss. Sakshi Rane
VII F
Miss. Sejal Singh
VI B
Miss. Anushka Hirloskar
VI B
Organizer: English Club
2nd February 2016
Event: Handwriting Competition
Winners:
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Std. V
1st: Miss. Shakshi Rane
2nd: Mst. Nishant Gaikwad
3rd: Miss. Umema Sayyed
Std. VI
1st: Miss. Simran Pawar
2nd: Miss. Anushka Hirloskar
3rd: Miss. Riya Nishad
Std. VII
1st : Miss. Shruti Tayde
2nd: Miss. Sanjana Kahar
3rd: Miss. Disha Kambli
Std. VIII
1st: Miss. Slesha Joshi
2nd: Mst. Abhishek Karnade
3rd: Mst. Ronak Kotian
Organizer: Marathi Club
Event: Recitation
Competition
Winners:
Std. VIII
1st: Miss. Shlesha Joshi
2nd: Miss. Vaibhavi Nagda
3rd: Miss. Khushali Desai
4th: Miss. Arpana Singh
It's no good crying over spilt milk.
VB
VB
VA
VI A
VI B
VI F
VII F
VII F
VII B
VIII F
VIII C
VIII A
VIII D
VIII F
VIII E
VIII A
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Event: Puzzle Competition
Winners:
Std. VIII
1st: Miss. Teesha Yetuskar
2nd: Miss. Arpana Singh
3rd: Miss. Vaibhavi Nagda
2nd: Miss. Siddhi Chandanshive
3rd: Mst. Shravan Patil
VIII C
VIII A
VIII F
Event: Handwriting Competition
Std. V
1st: Miss. Kanishka Minchekar V C
2nd: Miss. Sanchi Mohite
VB
3rd: Mst. Manas Tawde
VB
Std. VI
1st: Miss. Anushka Hirloskar
VI B
2nd: Miss. Sejal Singh
VI B
3rd: Mst. Hitesh Chandanshive VI E
3rd: Miss. Saloni Walke
VI A
Std. VII
1st: Mst. Pratham Mohite
VII D
Organizer: Science Club
28th August 2O15
Event: Essay Competition
Winners:
Miss. Shreya Chawale
Miss. Mrunmayee Nagdive
Miss. Neha Bhartiya
Miss. Ishika Botle
Event: Qiuz Competition
2nd February 2016
Winners:
Miss. Vrithi Manjeshwar
Mst. Aryan Thorat
Mst. Fardin Shaikh
Mst. Mandar Mawale
SHOTOKAN KARATE ASSOCIATION OF INDIA
Medal Winners 2015-16
CATEGORY
Name of Student
KUMITE Black Belt (Girls)
Miss. Soloni Pawar
KATA Black Belt (Girls)
Miss. Soloni Pawar
KUMITE Black Belt (Boys)
Mst. Suraj Giramkar
Mst. Nitesh Maurya
Mst. Aman Gupta
KATA Black Belt (Boys)
Mst. Yash Surve
Mst. Vivek Nirankari
Mst. Praveen Bhandari
KUMITE Black Belt (Boys JR.)
Mst. Anirudh Sawant
Mst. Amol Pednekar
Mst. Abhishek Wairkar
KATA Brown Belt (Boys under 10)
Mst. Prathamesh Agrahari
Mst. Tanish Gosar
Mst. Jatin Kapse
KUMITE Purple Belt (Boys under15) Mst. Harsh Surve
KUMITE Purple Belt (Boys under10) Mst. Gaurang Jagtap
Mst. Kaushik Sahani
KATA Purple Belt (Boys under 10)
Mst. Kaushik Sahani
KUMITE Orange Belt (Girls)
Mst. Savree Pawar
Jack of all trades and master of none.
VII B
VII A
VI F
VII E
VIII F
IX C
IX C
VIII C
VII C
VI C
(SKAI)
STD
XD
XD
XC
XD
XD
XA
XB
IX B
VIII F
VIII B
VIII A
VA
VB
VA
VIII F
IV C
VD
VD
II A
Medal
Gold
Gold
Gold
Silver
Bronze
Gold
Silver
Bronze
Gold
Silver
Bronze
Gold
Silver
Bronze
Bronze
Gold
Silver
Silver
Bronze
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UCMAS
GRAND 1 LEVEL CANDIDATES
Mst. Aditya Shintre
VI F
Mst. Parth Patil
VI B
Mst. Aditya Saste
VIII B
GROUP ACHIEVEMENT
1st Senior & 1st Cadet Dance Skate
Sport National Championship Award
Winners:
Mst. Sujal Tambe
VI E
Mst. Mohit Tambe
VC
Mst. Siddesh Sonavane
VII E
Mst. Pratham Karande
VII D
INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENTS
Miss. Rashi Harmalkar VII E
Won the 1st prize in Maharashtra
Rajya Jawahar Balbhavan Inter
School Chota Khyaal Geet Gayan
competition for std. V - VII.
Bagged the 1st prize of cash Rs.15,000
among 690 Participants in ‘Deshbhaktipar
Geet Gayan’ Competition organized by the
Swantantrya Veer Savarkar Smarak,
Mumbai in various districts of Maharashtra
and state of Goa.
Won the Youngest Ghazal Singer Award
from Shri Jagjit Singh Foundation at its
Platinum Jubilee Celebration.
Mst. Shubham Dodiya VII B won 3rd
prize in All India Balkan-Ji-Bari drawing
competition, Santacruz East.
Mst. Shubham Parab IX B came 1st in
Marathon Race organized by United
Athletes Sports Club, Bandra.
Mst. Yash Gawle VIII E secured 10th
Position in All Bandra Inter-School Off
Season Race and 9th Position in Joe-Crasto
Memorial Off-Season Race.
Mst. Sujal Tambe VI E won the Best
Dancer Award at the district level in 1st
Senior and 1st Cadet Dance Skate Sport.
Mst. Smit Kadam V C won a medal for
archery in the event organized by Mumbai
Mayor Cup Indoor National Archery
Championship 2015-16.
Mst. Shazil Sayed IX E is a
seasoned junior TV artist who has
acted in serials like Hello Prathiba,
Sunn Yaar Try Maar and CID.
He has also endorsed Body Buildo
products.
Movies to his credit are Bhoot Raja Ronnie
and Aao Khele Gilli Danda.
TONGUE TWISTERS
Bad Money, Made Bunny.
Mix, Miss, Mix
Big Billy Who A Big Belly Was Also A Big Bully
- Miss. Archita Gramkar (VII A)
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Excerpts……
IMPORTANCE OF NATIONAL INTEGRATION
(1st prize Inter-House Elocution Competition)
National integration is a sentiment that
binds together the people of a nation; no
matter what their religion, language or
culture is. India is a vast country with a vast
population and if we get united, this great
human force can do incredible wonders.
National integration is a positive aspect to
reduce the socio-cultural and economic
inequalities among the people. Every year
19th November, the birthday of Ms. Indira
Gandhi, the first woman Prime Minister of
India, is celebrated as National Integration
Day, Rastriya Ekta Diwas and 19th November
to 25th November as National Integration
Week, Quami Ekta Week.
empty slogans and meaningless speeches.
People must realize that the good of their
country and their welfare are interlinked,
whereas disintegration will only seriously
harm their very existence.
India is a country where people from varied
culture, tradition, race, caste, religion,
region, colour, and creed live together.
People's integration is a must for India to
become a developed country. National
integration is possible here only when each
community lives peacefully together with
the others by appreciating, loving and
respecting their culture and tradition.
Mst. Abhishek Pandey (IX B)
Red House
National integration cannot be achieved by
INDIA 2020: A VISION FOR THE NEW MILLENNIUM
(1st prize Inter-House Elocution Competition)
In 'India 2020: A vision for the New
Millennium' Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, our
most distinguished Scientist and his close
associate Mr. Y.S. Rajan, examine India's
strengths and weaknesses to offer a vision
of how India can be among the world's first
five economic powers in 2020. This vision
is dedicated to a young girl whom Kalam
asked, “what is your dream?” for which the
young girl replied, “I want to live in a
developed India.”'India 2020 - A vision' has
always been the dream of every citizen of
an economically backward and poor
country, to see the country developed with
no negative systems or ideas or beliefs.
2020 is a good deadline for seeing a
developed India.
By 2020 India will be on the same platform
on which America is now. Every citizen in
the country, including the farmers and slum
dwellers, will be able to read, write and
understand any one language. India will
not have any unemployment. The people
will earn their bread and there shall be
none called 'beggars'. The beggars will also
be employed at least as sweepers, earning a
small salary of their own.
India in 2020 will be far advanced in the
fields of science, military and technology.
India will stand up and say “I am the world
Look before you leap.
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leader and I don't take orders from
anybody; be it USA, Russia or anybody else
for the matter. I will make my own
decisions and take an action step towards
the development of the country.”
Miss. Shlesha Joshi (VIII D)
Red House
ADVANTAGES OF NEWSPAPER
(1st prize Inter-House Essay Competition)
Reading newspaper is a good habit that
provides information about politics, economy, entertainment, sports, business, industry, trade and commerce. This habit will not
only enhance your knowledge but also
improve your English skills and vocabulary.
Many people have the habit of reading
daily newspapers early in the morning.
Newspapers carry the news of the world.
By reading it, you will become updated
with the current events of not only your
nation but also other countries across the
globe. It carries contents about policies and
plans of the government and corporations.
It also has plenty of advertisements that will
keep you updated about the world of
business and industry.
Reading newspaper enables you to take
part in every discussion pertaining to the
world's current events. Active participation
in group discussions makes you feel that
you belong to an enlightened society. The
only thing that can stop you from joining
talks and discussion is your ignorance of
what is happening around you.
So friends, if you don't read newspapers, go
home and start reading it so that you too
can take active part in talks and discussions.
Mst. Nishant Gaikwad (V B)
Green House
SCIENTIFIC ATTITUDE
(1st prize Science Club Essay Competition)
The major aim of science education is to
develop scientific attitude among the
learners.
A person who possesses scientific attitude
has the natural tendency to look for the
basic causes which lead to the development
of a situation.
Scientific attitude towards life is full of
analysis, interpretations and questions. This
kind of attitude does not take life as it is.
There has to be a reason for everything.
Fantasy plays an insignificant role here.
Everything is based on facts and figures.
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Superficial and shallow knowledge is
looked down upon. Scientific attitude
enables the person to develop deep
knowledge into the subject. Great
inventions and discoveries are due to the
inquisitive mind of the genius.
Having a scientific bent of mind is very
important if one wants to keep up with the
fast pace of modern life. Asking questions,
finding out why and how things happen in
the environment, is a very good habit since it
sharpens one's intellect and reasoning skills.
Miss. Neha Bharatiya (VIII F)
Make hay while the sun shines.
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SCIENTIFIC ATTITUDE
(1st prize Science Club Essay Competition)
Scientific attitude is the way of thinking
reasonably, logically and clearly without
any prejudice or preconceived notion. It is
necessary because unscientific thinking can
create problem for the world.
us how to gather sufficient facts before
arriving at a conclusion. This is the age of
science and logic. Every effect has a cause
and reason. Nothing happens that cannot
be explained.
Science teaches us how to think correctly. It
tells us not to accept a statement as fact
unless we are given proof of it .Isn't that
Galileo told the world, with proofs that the
earth is round, and yet nobody believed
him for years? Science teaches us not to
jump to conclusions. Verify your facts, and
then only form a conclusion. Science shows
Unscientific thinking can bring down a
nation and impede its progress. So let us
cast away unfounded thoughts, beliefs and
practices, and follow the clear light of
reason to go forward on the path of
progress and prosperity of our nation.
Miss. Mrunmayee Nagdive (VII E)
AIDS AWARENESS
(1st prize AIDS AWARENESS Essay Competition)
In India AIDS was detected for the first time
in 1986 and a national AIDS control
programme has been in operation since
1987, with the assistance of the World Bank
and the other multilateral and bilateral
donors. Its ultimate aim was to reduce the
impact of AIDS morbidity and mortality.
According to the Director, National AIDS
Control Organization (NACO), the
number of persons living in India with this
virus should be between 3 to 5 millions.
India is now supposed to have the third
largest number of persons infected with
HIV and most of them during the last two
years.
In 1990, the medium term plan to prevent
AIDS with the assistance of World Health
Organization (WHO) was undertaken. It
aimed at covering broad activities to be
funded by the World Bank (IDA) with
technical assistance from the WHO. With
this fund organizational structures, at the
centre as well as state, strengthen the
programme
management
capacity,
promote public awareness especially in
cities, improve blood safety and its rational
use, strengthen the STD clinics, build
surveillance and clinical facilities, and rely
on country's own medicines.
'Prevention is better than cure' is the bestsuited strategy in case of India and other
developing
countries
with
huge
population. The awareness would certainly
grow with time but it can be surely boosted
greatly with the help of print and electronic
media.
Money can't buy happiness.
Miss. Sana Momin (IX A)
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Unite For a Better India
(Speech delivered on Independence Day)
India celebrates her Independence Day
every year to remember her great leaders
for their endless resistance against the
foreign powers to give us freedom that we
enjoy today. We are proud to be born in
this country which gave birth to
Charismatic leaders like Mahatma Gandhi,
Rabindranath Tagore, B. R. Ambedkar,
Subhash Chandra Bose. It's our duty to pay
homage to all the martyrs who have laid
down their lives freeing from foreign
dominance.
While we look behind all the way through
the fruitful years of our Independence, it is
significant to discover the roots of our
achievement in different fields during last
six decades which makes India one of the
top developing countries in the world. The
day to hold our head high as a developed
nation is not too far for us to achieve.
One of the global challenges that the world
faces today is the inhuman acts of terrorism.
Our country has also become victim of
several terrorist attacks. But the detrimental
intentions of these crabby minds befall to
be failures as we, Indians, stand united for
the security of our motherland. The
nostalgic feeling of commitment and unity
shown by our great leaders inspires us to
fulfill the national goals of our country.
On this special occasion let us unite together
for a common goal to uphold the values
and make our country the best in the world.
Jai Hind.
Miss. Juveria Sayyed (IX D)
The Light of The World
(A tribute to teachers on Teachers' Day)
Teachers' Day is the birthday of Dr.
Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, the first Vice
President of India. Dr Radhakrishnan was
honoured with The Bharat Ratna Award in
1954. He always believed and said,
“Teachers should be the best minds in the
country”. Since 1962, 5th September is
celebrated as Teacher's Day in India.
Teacher's Day is observed to pay reverence
to the teachers of our nation. A teacher is
not only a knowledge provider, but also a
character-architect who moulds students
into ideal citizens. A teacher is a source of
information, a guide, a mentor, a motivator
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and above all the second parent. A teacher
takes a hand, opens a mind, touches a heart
and consumes heat like a candle to give
light to the world.
We are indebted to all our teachers for
giving us love and being our friends too.
They all really mean a lot for us. On this
auspicious occasion, I pray to the Almighty
to bless our teachers with his choicest
blessings to continue their service of
bringing up the young generation with
love, care and responsibility.
More haste, less speed.
Mst. Rutik Mapuskar (IX A)
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IMPRESSIONS…….
SAYONARA….
It's a repulsive feeling, gruesome rather to
think that everything we've been doing for
the past thirteen years has taken a break.
We have no choice but to move on. It's
finally the time to say 'sayonara' to our
beloved institution, the platform where we
grew; we learnt; and discovered the best in
ourselves. These thirteen years seemed to
be like a long journey, but at last you wake
up one day and realize that suddenly, it's all
over….. All you can do now is just
retrospect; because as much as they tell you
to look ahead, you just can't stop looking
back at the good old school days spent in
the lap of our alma mater.
I express my sincere gratitude to our
Principal, Rev. Fr. Sabu Thomas for giving
me the opportunity to become the Head
boy for the academic year 2015-2016. I
thank all our dear teachers for being with
me and having confidence in me in every
single thing I did during the past years.
Last but not the least; I thank every single
individual who has played an important
role by laying the foundation of my life and
making me what I am today.
Mst. Ruvin Rodrigues (X D)
Head Boy
ADIEU….
Thirteen years ago I came with tears to
school as a tiny tot. And now I leave school
with the same tears, as a teenager. I am
proud of my alma mater which has
transformed numerous caterpillars into
beautiful butterflies ready to face the world
intrepidly. Our esteemed institution lays
the foundation of education on which
every student's personality develops. Our
school has imbibed in us great qualities like
honesty, tolerances, discipline, patience
and perseverance. It has taught us the
lesson of life - “Truth is knowledge and
knowledge is power”.
It is said, “When the heart is full the eyes
overflow”. Today I can say from the
bottom of my heart that I have enjoyed
each and every moment of my life in
school. My beloved teachers were
instrumental in changing my timid nature
into a vibrant one. I am indeed proud and
privileged to be the Head Girl of this
school.
I owe my heartfelt gratitude to our
Principal, Rev. Fr. Sabu Thomas, who has
been a moral support and the guiding light.
I also thank our Vice Principal and
Supervisors for their inspiration and
guidance. I am also grateful to all my
teachers who have moulded my character
and personality in every stage of my life. I
also thank our Discipline Committee
Members and Student Council Members
for helping me in fulfilling my duties and
responsibilities as the Head Girl of Cardinal
Gracias High School.
Miss. Shruti Poojary (X B)
Head Girl
Necessity is the mother of invention.
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GOODBYE…..
Goodbye is just a word, but my heart
doesn't feel to say 'goodbye' to my most
beloved school, my dear friends and
teachers who were very supportive and
caring for the past thirteen years of my life.
I still recall the day I joined school back in
2004-05 when I was a kid with low
confidence.
The Championship Trophy awarded to me
in the Annual Sports Meet 2014 made me
feel at the top of the world as my mettle in
sports was recognized. Today I stand up tall
as the Sports Captain who is confident to
take up challenges. Our school has created
an atmosphere not only for learning but
also nurturing talents in academics, sports
and other extra curriculum activities. It
has always instilled in me good values
and intelligence that will remain with
me, life time. School has changed my life
by making me an obedient, confident and
studious student ready to fly high in the sky.
I affectionately and sincerely thank our
Principal, Rev. Fr. Sabu Thomas for giving
me the opportunity to be the Sports
Captain for year 2015-16. I also thank
our Vice Principal, our Supervisors,
teaching and non teaching staff for
their kind support and love.
Mst. Hritik Khopkar (X B)
Sports Captain
ALVIDA….
Thirteen years back I entered Cardinal
Gracias High School with mixed emotions
of anxiety, happiness and excitement. At
first I was worried about whether I would
be able to make my space in the new world
of knowledge. But when I went to school
there were many angels who helped me
and supported me in every walk of my life.
These angels were none other than my dear
teachers.
When I entered the secondary section I saw
some seniors with special badges and I was
very eager to have one. Finally I got that
opportunity where I became the Sports
Captain. These school days will be the most
memorable days of my life. I might have
failed in some tasks but I always learned a
lot from those failures. Thanks to all the
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teachers who developed a confidence in
me to bring out the best in me. Painting is
my hobby since childhood and I learned
more about painting from my school.
I thank our Principal, Rev. Fr Sabu Thomas;
our Vice Principal; Supervisors; the
Discipline Committee and all my teachers
who thought I was capable of holding this
post and had faith in me that I could carry
out the responsibilities given to me. I want
to thank the entire Gracian family for not
only supporting me but also encouraging
me in all my endeavours. My school has
become the backbone of my future life ……
Miss. Siddhi Pawar (X B)
Sports Captain
Never count your chickens before they hatch.
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Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today.
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Graciana 2015-16
AMAZING FACTS
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Ants never sleep.
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Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor of telephone never called his wife and mother
because they were both deaf.
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Pure honey is the only food that doesn’t spoil.
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The human brain is 80% water.
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Leaving the water running while brushing teeth can waste four gallons of water in a
minute.
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Polar bears can eat as many as 86 penguins in a single sitting.
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A crocodile can’t stick its tongue out.
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If you sneeze too hard, you can fracture a rib.
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Deer can’t eat hay.
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KETCHUP was sold in the 1830s as medicine.
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Women blink nearly twice as much as men.
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It takes approximately two million flowers for a bee to make one pound of honey.
- Miss. Ruchi Yadav (VII D)
Miss. Aikya Rai (IX E)
RIDDLES
Which city has no people?
What always sleeps with its shoes on?
What is as big as an elephant, but has no weight?
What is the question to which your answer can never be ‘yes’?
Name the pan in which you can’t cook?
What is that which can speak any language but never went to school?
Which alphabet is a hot drink?
What is made dark by light?
Which word says, “I am possible”?
Which room have no doors and windows?
- Ankita Yadav (IV A)
Answers:
Elecrticity.
An echo.
Horse.
‘T’
Its shadow.
Shadow.
Are you asleep?
Impossible.
Japan.
Mushroom.
“D
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m
a
g
H
a
i
T
o
L
a
g
a
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!"
Answers:
1.Egg
2. Clock
3. Bottle
4.Pencil and Candle
5. Age and Height
6. An Onion
1. What has to be broken before you can use it?
2. What has a face and two hands but no arms or legs?
3. What has neck but no head?
4. I am tall when I am young and I am short when I am old. Who am I ?
5. What goes up never come down?
6. Take off my skin - I won't cry but you will! Who am I ?
Miss. Riya P. Chetiwal (VI F)
Mst. Anmol Pal (VII A)
No man can serve two masters.
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Graciana 2015-16
Terrible
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There is no wind in the football.
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You go and understand the tree.
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Close the window airforce is coming.
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Don't make noise.. principal is
rotating in the corridor.
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Why are you looking at the monkey
outside the window when I’m here ?
English
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Stand in a straight circle.
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Can I have some snow in my cold
drink?
–
Pick the paper and fall into the
dustbin.
–
Both of you stand together separately.
A student's genuine doubt!!!
I am confused...
I don't want to study....
Biology teacher told me cell means basic of life in the body...
Physics teacher told me cell means Battery.......
Then Economics teacher told me sell means selling things.
And History teacher told me cell means prison...
What is this? Now mom tells me that cell means mobile...
I don't know what's right... Can you help me!!!
Which is the funniest
moment in your life?
When you have no
idea what to write in
the exam paper and
the examiner comes
and says "Sit straight.
The student sitting
behind is copying
your answers"
Wonderful Facts
1. Your thumb is the same length as your nose.
2. For at least 2 seconds you were at one time, the youngest person in the
world.
3. The right ear is more efficient for listening to speech, while the left ear is
better at listening to music.
4. Dolphins sleep with one eye open - they never stop watching and listening to
their surroundings.
5. In space, a flame will appear blue and round because of no gravity.
6. Apples are more effective than coffee in keeping a person awake.
7. Broccoli was once considered “exotic” in home gardens.
8. A group of flamingos is called a “flamboyance”.
9. The goblin shark has been seen only about 50 times since its discovery back in
1898.
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No news is good news.
Art Gallery
Mst. Hritik Khopkar (X B)
Mst. Sheryas Sawant (IX C)
Ms. Sachi Shirke (III E)
Ms. Sanjana S. Salgaonkar (IX E)
Ms. Shrusti S. Gupta (V D)
Mst. Kunal Singh (Sr. KG B)
Ms. Shrutika N. Botle (II B)
Ms. Fardin S. Shaikh (IV C)
Ms. Archita S. Giramkar (VII A)
Ms. Neha Bhartiya (VIII F)
Ms. Shabista Bano (I A)
Mst. Godswil (Jr.Kg. D)
Mst. Noel Sequeira
1st Ranker S.S.C March 2015
Miss. Dhanashree Shetty
2nd Ranker S.S.C March 2015
Mst. Sanil Chavan
3rd Ranker S.S.C March 2015
Mst. Sameer Bhosale
3rd Ranker S.S.C March 2015
Miss. Komal Shelar
3rd Ranker S.S.C March 2015
Mr. Ravi Kumar Nair
Retd. Sr. Clerk
Ms. Kusum Pramod
Retd. Vice Principal
Ms. Sarita Mehta
Retd. Headmistress
Ms. Meenal Patil
Retd. Head Clerk
Ms. Usha Sridhar
Silver Jubilarian
Mr. Prashant Kadam
Silver Jubilarian
Ms. Francisca Barrow
Silver Jubilarian
Mrs. Josephine Fernandes
Silver Jubilarian
Best School Award
2nd Runner-up
NBA Champs 2015-16