1st Edition School Magazine 2023

Rhapsody
August 2022

BE WONDERFUL
Hi Boscoites!

I'm Miro. Miro in Esperanto means

wonderful! 'Be Wonderful' also happens to be

the theme of the academic year. I'm excited to

walk through the bulletin and discover the

wonders of school life along with you!

Let's get started !

Back to school!

LET'S MAKE THE MOST OF OUR TIME IN
SCHOOL!

The first day of the From going to school, to sitting in I missed the bustling classroom
front of the screen. This was never with my enthusiastic classmates
school year is almost the dream. , the sound of the recess bell
Whether it was football in sneakers, going 'triiiiing' and the students
as magical as the rain or being in class listening to my stumbling out of class to make

after summer. It is teachers . the most of the recess.

great to be back in Or running around with friends Dwayne Pereira, 6B
doing some mischief.
school after 2 years I missed this. Getting back to school

of Online learning. It means we can go back to doing this. I missAerdntahveMouatk

dwoaonraa,c5tBivities
Wayne Raul Carvalho, 8B
was fun at first but as

months passed I Yes,we

realised that being in I missed having fun with my
school around your Fr. Principal declared definitely friends, and playing football.
friends and teachers the House System open on I also missed my teachers
20 July, 2022 who guide me in everything I
was way better than missed do. My school is my second
home and I'm glad to be back!
sitting at home.
school! Joel Anthony Fernandes, 6B
School life is full of joy and laughter, it encourages
students to drop their inhibitions and live their We missed out on practical I missed sharing my tiffin
school days to the fullest. And we are blessed to teaching and other learning with my friends.
be in a school which provides us with amazing
facilities and a good environment to grow up in experiences that we Swayam Virnodkar, 6B
kindness.
would otherwise have during I missed receiving stickers from
Now as we are back in school we can regular school. Fr. Principal and participating in
wholeheartedly participate in various activities Ryan Vaz, 8D
and competitions. With the opening of the house competitions on stage.
system, we can once again learn leadership
qualities and showcase our talents and skills. Our ATthhearsvchVoiorn

l ocdankater,en6!B Joystan Fernandes, 6B
diligent and talented Principal and teachers are Sitting on the last bench and We have always heard that
always ready to lend a helping hand when we are chatting with my best friend school is the most beautiful
in need. phase of life where we make
between classes.
new friends.
I'm so glad to be back!

Dylan Gonsalves, 6B Aditya Yadav, 5A

Don't think that we've lost time. It took every “It’s really great to be back!”
situation we encountered to bring us to this
moment. So, let the tone of our conversation this It’s such a wonderful feeling to reconnect and
year 2022-23 move from 'change' to re-engage with the entire school community that
'improvement' as we look forward to a productive was really tough to do over the computer. I really
and exciting one ahead! missed everyone especially our students- their
radiant smiles, their euphonic voices, their
-Christian D'Souza, 9D buoyant laughter and the light-hearted banter.
The school had been such a sombre place
It's truly wonderful without the pulsating, vibrant presence of
to be back! Let's children in the classrooms, across the corridors,
the quadrangle and on the playgrounds.
learn and grow this I’m really delighted to be back to school amidst
year by being the community where I belong, where I find
proactive and contentment and where I’m inspired to be at my
disciplined! personal best.

I sure am looking forward to an exciting,
- MIRO animated, spirited academic year!
Tr. Janet Furtado Das Chagas e Silva

Won’t Ever Trade School Life! "So glad I chose Don Bosco's!"




The time has come, to get back to school During my first few days at DBHS, as a
The noise, the chatter and following many a rule new student, I was a bit nervous. I

The early mornings that steal my sleep wanted to make a good impression on

The rush, the chaos and timetables to keep everyone I met and find friends


among kids who had already known
It's 6 am, the alarm starts ringing
Now my uniform belt is somehow missing. each other for years. But after a

I rush for the bus, out the front door month of being in this school, I feel

proud to be a student of such a
But I'd rather do this than be locked up indoors. prestigious institution, which not only

teaches us basic etiquette but makes
We did enjoy being home with the family.
We played board games- chess and monopoly. us stand out from the crowd. I have
We helped around the house and did many a chore learnt so much from my teachers,
who have been concerned about our
Heard Mass everyday and prayed even more. performance in all fields, be it studies,


sports or even extra-curricular
I enjoyed the lockdown activities.
although I may complain
But I'm so very pleased I've been enjoying every moment in
to go back to school again my new school & I can confidently say


that joining Don Bosco has been one
Kayden Rodrigues, 5D of the best decisions I've made.




~Mikhail Fernandes, 9D




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A PRECIOUS LETTER FROM THE GENERAL COUNCILLOR FOR THE

FORMATION OF THE SALESIAN SOCIETY, FR. IVO COELHO

My dear young friends,

I write to you as you return to school after almost 2.5 years of online learning. I
am sure you are delighted to be back “in presence” with the possibility of
meeting friends and teachers, playing and learning together, and just being
happy together, with all the little mischief that is part of school life.

I am aware that the years of the pandemic have been harsh on all of you. Some
families must have had the necessary equipment for online learning, but I can
imagine others who were not always able to provide a computer or a mobile for
their children, together with internet connectivity, quiet spaces at home to learn
without distraction, and so on. Additionally , there must have been other
economic hardships caused by loss of jobs or reduction in salaries, the
frustration caused by being cooped up at home without the possibility of going
out, playing, meeting friends and relatives. Worse still, many families might have
been visited by serious Covid-related illness and even death . It has been a hard
time. I hope you have been able to come through it with serenity and grace.

At this moment, I join you in thanking God for his tender mercies, for the many doctors and health personnel who risked their
lives in ministering to the sick, for the many others who kept essentials services going, for your parents and relatives who
stood firm despite hardships and difficulties. I thank God for the management, teachers and support personnel who had to
learn new technologies and adapt to new situations, and who did it with commitment and fidelity, even though it must have
not been easy.

I pray that each of you has come through this trying time with positive values of gratitude for little and big things, peace and
serenity in difficulty, friendship that knows no boundaries, eyes to see and hearts to reach out to people in need, patience,
courage, generosity – all things that contribute to the growth of humanity. Learning and passing examinations are only a
small part of what it means to be in school. School is about education, and education is about learning to face life with all the
attitudes that contribute to the growth of humanity. It means overcoming short-sighted visions, the tendency to look after
oneself and one’s own family and caste and community, and so on. Love involves the giving of ourselves, and love changes
everything.

Dear parents, teachers and Salesians who form part of the educative-pastoral community of Don Bosco School, Panjim, your
children will learn not so much what you tell them but from the example of your lives. Constant reminder and nagging will
only turn them off. Be calm, learn to dialogue with your children. Allow me to quote , Pope Francis, who gives parents this
wonderful advice:

Obsession… is not education. We cannot control every situation that
a child may experience…. It is more important to start processes
than to dominate spaces. If parents are obsessed with always
knowing where their children are and controlling all their
movements, they will seek only to dominate space. But this is no way
to educate, strengthen and prepare their children to face
challenges. What is most important is the ability to lovingly help
them grow in freedom, maturity, overall discipline and real
autonomy. Only in this way will children come to possess the
wherewithal needed to fend for themselves and to act intelligently
and prudently whenever they meet with difficulties. The real
question, then, is not where our children are physically, or whom
they are with at any given time, but rather where they are
existentially, where they stand in terms of their convictions, goals,
desires and dreams. The questions I would put to parents are these:
“Do we seek to understand ‘where’ our children really are in their
journey? Where is their soul, do we really know? And above all, do
we want to know?”

Have faith in your children, respect them, and know that they have
their own times and rhythms. I share with you these lines from the
great poet Kahlil Gibran which may disturb you and also inspire you!

Dear friends, all of you, let us go ahead with much faith in God,
hope for a better world, and the courage to contribute our part in
that better world.
I wish you much joy, friendship, and all that is good in the school
year ahead of you.

With affection in Don Bosco,
Ivo Coelho, SDB
Mumbai, 16 August 2022, birthday of Don Bosco

OUR SALESIANS - A WONDROUS BLESSING

Time to Celebrate! Never a boring moment at
RectorMajor's visit! boarding school!
Rev.Fr.ÁngelFernándezArtime is the Rector
Major of the Salesians. He is the 10th This year , DB , Panjim opened its doors to boarders
successor of Don Bosco. That means , he and it has truly been an enjoyable experience for
takes the place of our beloved Don Bosco in theboardersso far!Here'swhattheyhavetosay:
this world at the moment. How lucky are we
to have him visit us for a second time in 5 Ilovebeingapartoftheaspirantate becausewe
years! haveafixedscheduleforeverything-prayer,play
,studiesandhobbies. Onspecialoccasions,the
Rev. Fr. Clive Telles is our new fathersandBr.Godwinorganisefunactivitiesfor
Provincial! us.Wesometimesgettowatchamovieafter
Rev. Fr. Clive has been installed as dinner.Ienjoythesilent,prayerfultimeinthe
the new provincial by the Rector BlessedSacramentandtheAdorationon
Major himself! We are blessed to Sundays.
have such a dynamic , cheerful -AdrielDias,9C
visionary leading the Salesian
community in the Province of
Panjim. We wish him God's choices
blessings as he begins his tenure!

Rector's Day I likethefathersandBrothers andthe activitiesthey
organiseforus.Ilovethefoodwegetheretoo!I'm
Rector's Day is celebrated on 16 August happywehaveafixedtimetablebecauseithelpsus
every year on Don Bosco's birth do andlearnmuchmore withoutwastinganytime.
anniversary as the Rector represents -JaydenFernandes, 8D
Don Bosco in each Salesian house. We
are blessed to have our dear Fr. Avin BeingattheAspirantatehasmadememoreactive
Carvalho as our Rector. His selflessness andfitbecausewearerequiredtospendtime
and forward-thinking has helped every playing.Wealsogetgoodnutritiousfood.
section at Don Bosco, Panjim grow by -Aston Azavedo,9D
leaps and bounds.
I'vebeenlearningsomanynewthingseversinceI
Welcome Fr. Jacinto Fr. Ja joinedtheaspirantate.Ihaveimprovedmyperformance
cinto inacademicsbecausethere'safixedtimeforstudyeach
and Br. Godwin! day.Wealso havesomuchfunwiththefathersand
This year , the Salesian Br. Godwin brothers.Wegettousethe wonderfulfacilities available
house at DB , Panjim oncampus.
-Aviton Mascarenhas, 8B
welcomed two new
members - Fr. Jacinto
Dias and Cl. Godwin Naik.
Fr. Jacinto is the Prefect
of Studies & Catechist at
the Aspirantate and is

also in-harge of the
Friends of St. Dominic
Savio. Cl. Godwin is the
assistant to the aspirants
and teaches the students
of the Middle School .

It's wonderful to be guided
by Don Bosco through the

Salesian Community!
If you too 'aspire' to serve

the youth as a Salesian
priest or brother, you could
speak to Br. James Marcus ,

Fr. Jacinto Dias or
Cl. Godwin Naik.

Monsoon Mania!

WHAT I LOVE ABOUT THE MONSOON!

The smell of mud brings the freshness of Mother
Earth when it rains for the first time; the sudden JONAH FERNANDES, 4B
drizzle after the soaring summer chills your heart
A rainbow lifts the spirit of
away. most, and teaches us a lesson
The paper boats that children run after and then that life has all colours and we
splash, the water puddles with a hearty laugh, and
yes, the spread of greenery that blooms around to must learn to celebrate it.

assure life is beautiful...is what I love about
monsoons.



Pravina Kerkar
(Mother of Arnav G. Kerkar, 3A)

I love the rain and using my Gautam Chaudhary, 2A
umbrella. I like jumping into
puddles and getting wet in I always love to make paper
boats and set them to sail.
the rain.

Vikat Kunkolienkar, 1A

Evann Lukose Sanil, 2B

JOHANN LUKOSE SANIL, 4A
I love the smell of the
I like when the rain drops fall soil after the first rain,
I love the drive to school in on the glass of the moving car
the rains and splashing and the swishing of the wipers. cool weather and
around puddles! I like to hear the noise of the cloudy skies.
Oziel Cordo, 3A croaking frogs in the fields.
Aidan Rebelo, 2A


Atsel Blaise Simoes, 2A

MAKE YOUR OWN HEALTHY MONSOON MUNCHIES!

Monsoon is my
favorite season of
all. I love making
paper boats and
leaving them in the

water.

Asad Maldar, 4B

DEGMER FERNANDES, 4B Source: www.dreamstime.com

Source: www.champak.in The rainy season is a pleasant season.
This season gives us relief from heat.
The ponds, rivers are full of water and the
land is covered with green grass, which
makes the birds and different types of
creatures happy. Sometimes we see
beautiful rainbows during this season. The
farmers are happy too, as they can grow
crops in their fields. Sometimes due to
heavy rainfall crops get damaged, but I

still like the monsoon season.

Ansel Silveira, 3A

Circle 10 differences between the two pictures.

I like the smell of
the mud, during
the first rains. And I
love to eat roasted
corn during the

rainy season.

Susom Mitra, 3A

Source: www.champak.in

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6 July

MTHOEVIFEEASSTPIVAIRTTIEOSF The SSCE
rankers of our

school for the
We celebrated the feast of St. Dominic Savio with a Mass, year 2021-22
prayer service and the offering of stationery items for the were felicitated

less fortunate students. during the

Investiture
Ceremony.
We wish them all
the best for the

future!

12 July

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11 July We're so glad to get back to our
weekly dance classes!

20 July
Our newly
elected leaders
were invested
with their duties
during a
meaningful
Investiture
ceremony. The
House System
too was declared
open by
Fr. Principal

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On the occasion of National Broadcasting Day , members of the Digital We celebratwedithOgurreacotupnat
trryi'
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Media and Blog Club were given a tour of the the cutting-edge Boskon
studio in the college section where they had the chance to speak with 26 Aug

Mr. Vijay Xavier, the studio's in-charge.

18 Aug We learnt about 3D printers and created our own mini-
robots at a Computers and Robotics Workshop organised
INTACH FILMIT 2022
at Don Bosco College of Engineering, Fatorda.
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27 Aug

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There's never a dull moment at DBHS!
We are truly blessed with so many
opportunities to discover our talents,
learn values and become the best
versions of ourselves!
Now that's WONDERFUL!

CForuondmseestlkhoer's Healthy Habits

Tips to Help you Make Friends Ms.AarathiVissa
(Counsellor)

“A friend is someone who helps you up when you’re down, and if they can’t they sit beside you and listen.”
~ Winnie the Pooh

If it’s been a long time since you made a new friend, then knowing where to start can be difficult. Making
new friends and having a great social life, is not a one-step process, but may take many small steps.

Alter your Attitude! Be yourself! Stay positive!
A great first step would be to change You want to have friends who It might take a
your attitude and not be discouraged accept you just the way you are. while to find
when others are not as responsive as Never pretend to be something friends, but
we expected them to be. you’re not. don’t give up!
Just keep
Join a club or team! Check your Social Skills! making an effort
Try to find an activity or sport Our social skills determine whether people and the right
that you are interested in and want to be around us or not. Ask an adult or friends will
join a club or team. somebody close to you for honest feedback come along.
about skills you may need to work on.

How to keep your skin Diabetes Prevention - The Need of the Hour
healthy?
Sanofi India in association with
Dr. Anupama Kuchadkar, the Department of Health, Govt.
Panjim's most popular of Goa , conducted a session for
dermatologist gave us some the students to help them make
much-needed advice on how healthy lifestyle choices in
to keep our skin healthy order to prevent Diabetes.
during a session organised by
the JRC unit of our school. A Session on Oral Hygiene
Here are a few tips.
Dr. Nadia Pinto De Souza ,
1.Have a bath every day. If you want to use an orthodontist was
shampoo, use it on alternate days. invited by the JRC Unit of
DBHS to teach the
2. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables to students how to maintain
maintain healthy skin. oral hygiene.

3. Drink a minimum of 8 glasses of water per day.
4. Do not wear damp or sweaty clothing as it

could lead to a skin infection.
5. Exercising increases blood flow to your skin.

So exercise!

Mackenzie Monteiro De Sousa, 8D

A SHOUT-OUT TO OUR GREEN
COMMUTERS!



It's truly wonderful to note that many
students have been braving the
monsoons while cycling daily to

school! They've been doing their bit
to reduce pollution while choosing to

stay fit. Kudos to you boys!

for a Better Life

Let's list some How to develop the reading habit
healthy internet and choose books?

habits! Reading a book can transport you to any place in the world
or take you on unexpected journeys to outer worlds or the
We should surf the net to We shouldn't trust people deepest oceans.Here are a few ways you can follow to
get creative ideas and keep we don't personally know choose the right genre of book for yourself and to inculcate
the reading bug in you!
ourselves updated about 1. Start by reading simple, classic stories. Reading the
latest findings in the whole book will make you feel like you're on top of the world
subjects that we love. ! This will in turn make you want to read another book.
2. Choose books about topics that interest you. You may
Before we post anything, we also be interested in reading non-fiction ( Science ,
must ask ourselves whether biographies of famous people) or fiction (magical stories,
the information is true, classics or comics). Read more books to figure out what you
useful and doesn't harm like to read about.
another person. 3. Visit your school library regularly and discover the wide
We shouldn't spend time range of amazing books available to you. You could also
aimlessly scrolling through become a member of the State Central Library in Panjim.
reels , posts and comments. Walk the several aisles of bookshelves and be amazed!
We will never get back the 4. Approach your friendly librarian If you are confused
time we waste. about what to read. If reading books scares you, begin by
reading newspapers, magazines, short stories, and comic
We must listen to our conscience. If books.
you find yourself hiding your Search 5. Set some time aside every day for reading. You can start
History or chatting with someone small like 15 minutes and slowly build it up to 30 minutes and
using a false identity that means over. Try doing this for 21 days straight, and it will slowly
you're doing something wrong and you turn into a good habit.
need to stop it before it becomes a Happy reading!
bad habit that you can't break Tr. Shanna Fernandes

We should use the internet to
pick up a new skill or better
our language. Several apps
can help us with this.
These are great tips to begin with! I
hope we make a decision to follow them.

It is said that Lord Ganesha comes to our house and blesses
us. If we pollute the environment, Lord Ganesha will feel very
bad. We must try to celebrate Chaturthi in an eco-friendly
manner. Here are a few tips :

Do not use crackers as it Take care of older Eco - friendly
causes both air and noise persons and pets decorations for
pollution. when using Ganesh Chaturthi
crackers

Use eco-friendly Buy an idol made of
decorations. mud or clay instead
of Plaster of Paris

Plant a sapling in BE PART OF THE SOLUTION,
memory of
Lord Ganesha NOT POLLUTION!

Naveen L. Zambaulikar, 9B
& Yash Lohar, 9B

PRATHAMESH HALARNKAR, 7D NATHANAEL DCUNHA, 7A

AVNER MENDONCA, 8D

WALTER FERNANDES, 6D



AARAV REDKAR, 5A JADEN FERNANDES, 9D

NIAL PEREIRA, 8D NIRBHAY SHETYE, 5D HARSH OSHELKAR, 6C
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Creativity is

SLEVIN RODRIGUES, 10A SHIVAM MOURYA, 10B JAIRUS PEREIRA, 9A

RAPHAEL D'MELLO, 5D BEVAN RODRIGUES, 10B

ANANTH SHARMA, 10 B

RYAN DIAS, 8D PRATHIT J FERNANDES, 8D CANASIUS LOURENCO, 10C

IAN VAZ, 9A DWAYNE FERNANDES, 10B FRANKY KIDO, 9A

intelligence having fun.

Did you know? We are not allowed to carry
bread in space!
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cause
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is bigger now

than the last Jesus Aryan Rodrigues, 8C
time it was

measured.

Plastic Eating Bacteria
European researchers identified
a new bacterium that feeds on

polyurethane, a kind of plastic
that is difficult to recycle or

destroy and releases dangerous
chemicals into the environment.

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Life comes full circle: Embarking on a Past Pupils’ Journey
“The only source of knowledge is experience.”
Albert Einstein

Our past is often filled with bittersweet experiences. We should learn from the not-so-pleasant experiences and should reminisce about the
happy ones with fondness. There are certain cherished moments which when you think of, bring peaceful contentment and a smile to your
face. This is exactly what happens to me when I think of Don Bosco High School, my Alma Mater, and a place I called home for six years.

The most important role in shaping one's personality is played by a school, and I can humbly state that I am who I am because of the holistic
education I received from this institution. My heart is filled with immense pride, affection, and gratitude, mixed with nostalgia and longing for
those wonderful school years. The sweet memories of running through the corridors, preparing notice boards and club charts, compering
competitions and events, news reading, the last minute exam study just minutes before the exam could begin, the list is indeed endless.
During my formative years, I had the good fortune of studying under some exceptional teachers. They enabled and helped me overcome
my anxieties and weaknesses and facilitated me to excel using my skills and strengths. Some of the teachers remained my coaches and
mentors even after my time at this institution.

It’s always a pleasure to give back to the school that gave me so much. It’s my privilege to assist DBHS, the staff and students in any way I
can. Since graduating in 2016, I've been fortunate to continue my relationship with DBHS earlier as a freelancer and consultant and this
academic year as the Digital Operations in-charge personnel as well as overseeing the IT infrastructure of the school. Being on the other
side of the fence, I can proudly say that my teachers, who are now my colleagues, are just as helpful today as they used to be back then.

I feel honoured to be back on this campus once again. Seeing and helping students develop into their potential is a cause that I am
privileged to be able to contribute to. This year we plan to promote digital media and literacy by starting a students' corner on our website
which will be solely for students to showcase their talent be it in creative writing, art, music, photography, videography and much more.
Students will get an opportunity to break from their barriers of stage fright and will learn how to speak publicly and engage with an audience.
By providing a platform for amateurs to foray into the media industry, students who are brimming with talent can make their way in front of
the camera as well as behind where they will get a chance to work with industry-grade equipment and interact with professionals from the
field.
Students, you may struggle and feel defeated sometimes, however, these moments are those that define
your learning experience. Talk to a friend or even approach a teacher or relative when you're down. By
making the most of your tough moments you will realize that you've taught yourself how to succeed.
Wishing you dear students every success in the future. From this year onwards, ‘Be Wonderful’.’ Do not
be afraid to try your hand at new things while pursuing and excelling at old. Grab every opportunity that
comes your way so that you can be the best student and more importantly the best human being you can
be!

It’s great to be back home. Thank you, Don Bosco High School for giving me the wings to fly and now
helping me use my talents to soar! May 75 years soon turn to 100 and beyond!

Asher Fernandes

Digital Operations In-charge A Wonder called Mother

Clicks by our budding photographers

Yeah, I still remember those days
Jairus9APereira Jayden Fernandes Daanish1K0hBalgatgi She taught me Math in her ways
8D She was thunder when I made mistakes
But still, a wonder that God has made
Arnav3KAerkar Zach D'Costa Who wouldn't guess her name?
9C
She is my wonderful Mother
David D'Souza

8D
When broken, she's the one who comforts
Even in the cold winter

She makes sure we're covered
She's the strongest soul known to me
Faced every problem, alone but bravely

Bore such pain to raise me



From the day I was born
She never left me alone
While hugging her heart
She says "You're my child, my part"
Then she hums this little song
Which makes my broken mind so strong

It's that very song
Which I’ll be humming with her, all life long



Sam Utukuri, 9D

One day, when school ended, I rushed down to the I've often experienced the 'wonderful' nature
parking area. That was when I realized that I had of our students. I'm amazed at how they humbly
lost my bicycle key. Watching the other students
leave the school campus, I panicked. Suddenly, a take correction and also forgive the teacher if
kind voice fell upon my ears. I looked up and saw they have been wrongly accused of something.
Many students will come forward and honestly
one of my classmates whom I had never spoken to admit that they've been wrongly awarded an extra
before, asking me what the matter was. I explained mark on a test. It warms my heart to see their
concern when a classmate is unwell or has injured
to him what happened and together we hunted
and finally found the key. I thanked him and went himself on the playground.
home, realizing that I’m surrounded by wonderful
Tr. Stephanie D'Costa
people.
Rohan Jibu V
arghese, 7C To be wonderful is to utilize your potential
of skills and understanding to do creative

things using creativity and imagination.

When I was in class V, one day at school I fell ill and Mackenzie Monteiro De Sousa, 8D
stayed back in class during recess. While I was
SPECIAL THANKS TO
resting, my classmate came to me and asked me KIAN MANUEL (10C)
whether he could help me in any way. He carried FOR CREATING AND
my bag and dropped me at the supervisor's office.

Prayag has been my best friend ever since.



Venkat Ananthu, 9B

ADDING LIFE AND

BE WONDERFUL! COLOUR TO MIRO'S

CHARACTER .

A new year has begun To be wonderful means to showcase
An academic year full of fun! our talents and skills. Each of us is
Being at home for super long unique. We are bestowed with
Has honestly felt very wrong!
wonderful gifts which we must value

and use them to better our society.
Now back at school it has been great
And thank GOD! We don't have to separate Joshua Fernandes, 8D
Now hearing the theme that were using
"Be wonderful"? It's kind of intriguing! My best friend Rishi has always been
kind to me and also friendly. He never

fights or hurts me and helps me with
"Be wonderful" You make ask
my studies when I miss classes. We
It sounds more of a task also share our tiffin and good
What can we do to be wonderful thoughts with each other.
Well I'll tell you something, it's very very simple! Veer K. Gaonkar, 7C



Being a good person that's a great start!
It'll make you feel good inside and warm your heart
Doing good deeds and helping people is nice!
But it doesn't always have to come at a price



Being full of wonder is the way to go
So put on your thinking caps and begin to explore
Your talents , your strengths, your creativity
Let your day be full of meaningful activity!



Let’s make this year , one to remember
Let’s fill it with kindness , laughter and cheer
Let’s make the most of our day in school
And remember in each moment – BE WONDERFUL!



Elvis Joe Vaz, 8D