Monday 27 August 2018

Don Bosco International School

Don Bosco International School
session for students.

Fr. Leon conducted a half day session for the students of Don Bosco International School, Matunga.
The session began with leading the students into prayer and meditation to create a peaceful ambience.
After leading the students into prayer and meditation Fr. Leon helped the students put into perspective their lives. The session was organized and carried out keeping the youthfulness of the students in mind. Rather than having a monotonous, "keep listening" pattern, more games, activities giving out important life lessons where incorporated throughout the session.

The topics taken up in the session where few important life lessons, that would not just help them as youngsters but also as responsible adults. Important qualities like leadership skills, communication, hard work and self love were presented to them. The atmosphere was more of a bubbly and cheerful surrounding rather than, 'bored kids listening to a bored speaker.'

The response received by the young participants was overwhelming. The students also exchanged their views on the relevant topics.It was a great sight to see young minds wanting to learn more, to grow more and to do something for themselves and for the society. Thus, indicating that with these young and aspiring youngsters are future would may not be dull after all.

The students not only enjoyed themselves to the fullest but also took back home some valuable lessons that would definitely come handy throughout their lives.

The session was concluded with a short summary of the entire session followed by a vote of thanks by the principal. Thus, another day of learning through enjoyment came to an end.



Thursday 23 August 2018

St. Agnes High School

St. Agnes High School, Byculla, Mumbai
Session for Students

Today, the 23rd of August 2018, Fr. Leon Rodrigues, sdb the Director of the AVEC and Mr. Rochwyn Fernandes conducted a students session in Byculla.

The session began with a meditation on being AWARE of oneself. The students were helped through activities to understand the meaning of time and management. Through group activities the students were helped to understand the meaning of planning and strategy in this their most important year STD X. They were made aware that through planning and strategy one can easily do well in their board exams.