CARMEL OF ST. JOSEPH - ORLEM, MUMBAI

ORLEM, SEPTEMBER 21, 2010: CARMEL OF ST. JOSEPH - STD X ORIENTATION

The AVEC team organised a two hour orientation program for two hundred and twenty students of Standard Ten from Carmel of St. Joseph, Orlem. Thanks to Sr. Shalom principal of the school, who took the initiative to have this session in Value Education for the students. The students were also accompanied by a number of teachers. After an initial introduction by the principal, Mr. Rochwyn began the session with a prayer song followed by an awareness session through a short meditation. The students took part in this exercise whole heartedly.

Fr. Glenn Lowe then took the students through a 'Twelve point' program in order to motivate the students to begin living their lives more meaningfully; to make a difference in their own lives first and then to 'be' a difference in society too. Using everyday life experiences and short video clips, the students were able to align themselves to cherish and own the values that were being clarified.

The students were deeply moved from within - many committed themselves to make a new start and to live a life of purpose and meaning. Time was too short.... but the message was for a life time. Given below are some of the observations written by the students in the AVEC log book:

Thank you Father for this motivational presentation that will help us in our life further and hope you come again to show us the presentation again to motivate us. Thank you Father once again. Khushboo V. X-B.

This was the best presentation I have seen so far. Thank you for this wonderful presentation. I love the last part, most specially the song of Miley Cyrus, “The Climb” Thank you once again. Megan Sequeira X-B

Thank you Father for helping us learn so much of important skills we need for life. You helped us focus on what is right. Thank you on behalf of all my friends. - Pearl D’Souza X-B.

Thank you Father for giving us 12 important skills for life. It was an eye opener for me because I always look at life negatively and from today I know this attitude of mine will change. Thank you. Louann Colaco X- A.

Thank you Father for coming here and teaching and inculcating various values, the skills for life which help us 10 std for stepping out in the wide world outside. We are sure we will keep all these values in our mind and use them effectively. Conchita Misquith X-C.

Thank you Father for coming here and teaching us the real meaning to live life. Thank you for telling us that we should study with fun. Thank you for giving us the wonderful skills which we will surely inculcate in our life. We assure you that we will surely keep all these values and inculcate them in our lives. Rachel D’Souza X-A.

Thank you Father for doing such great deeds by motivating young students. Thank you for giving us such great and interesting skills and values to face our life after our X- Std. Best of luck for your upcoming deeds. Rutuja Kasbe X-A.

Thank you Father for coming and giving us a good message for all the Carmel lights. As you have given us a new opportunity to life. Thanks for motivating us all .We liked your survey especially the “The Climb” and the 12 points given us by you. Once again Thank you. Parinaz Patel X-A

Thank you Father for this motivational presentation that will help us in our life further and hope you come again to show us the presentation again to motivate us. Thank you Father once again. Khushboo V. X-B.

This was the best presentation I have seen so far. Thank you for this wonderful presentation. I love the last part, most specially the song of Miley Cyrus, “The Climb” Thank you once again. Megan Sequeira X-B