2018 - 2019 SPORTS Fabian Pinto (XII Commerce) won the 1st place in Squay Martial Arts - 52 Kg category at the State Level organized by Directorate of Sports. Marushka De Oliveira (XII Commerce B) won 1st place in 50 mts back stroke, 1st place in 100 mts back stroke, 2nd place in 50 mts freestyle, in butterfly strokes and 100 mts freestyle at the State Level organized by Directorate of Sports. Nathan D’Lima (XI Commerce B) represented Goa in the Under -17 Nationals at Pune. At the State Level he won 2nd place in 50 mts back stroke, 1st place in 100 mts back stroke and 1st place in 200 mts breast stroke. He also participated in the 45th National Aquatic Championship 2018 - Pune, 64th National School Games Swimming 2018-19 and was on the 8th position, 30th Sub-Junior State Aquatic Championship 2018, Invitational Age Group Swimming Championship, Belgaum and 14th All India Suhasini R. Lotlikar Swimming Competition.
2018 - 2019 SPORTS Shimei Nathan (XI Arts) won the 1st place in Long Jump at the State Level Athletics Meet organized by Directorate of Sports. Also represented Goa in the Under-16 Youth Basketball at Udaipur Shimron Nathan (XI Arts) won the 1st place in 100 mts hurdles and 3rd place in 100 mts at the State Level Athletics Meet organized by Directorate of Sports. Also represented Goa in the Under-16 Youth Basketball at Udaipur Jeshua Pinto (XII Commerce) represented Goa in the Under-16 Youth Basketball at Udaipur
2018 - 2019 SPORTS Rheanne Quadros (XI Commerce A) won the 1st place in TKAG State Karate Championship in Kumite and Kata. Marushka De Oliveira (XII Commerce) won 1st place in 50 mts back stroke, 1st place in 100 mts back stroke, 1st place in 50 mts freestyle at the U-19 State Level Swimming Championship 2018 - 2019 organized by Directorate of Sports. Nathan D’Lima (XI Commerce B) won 1st place in 200 mts breaststroke, 1st place in 100 mts breaststroke, 2nd place in 50 mts breaststroke at the U-19 State Level Swimming Championship 2018 - 2019 organized by Directorate of Sports. Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, Panjim won the 3rd place at the State Level in the team event of Swimming in both the Boys and Girls category.
2018 - 2019 CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Andrew De Souza (XI Arts) & Mythily Zanjal (XII Arts) won the 2nd place in the Mind Your English (Quiz Competition) organized by Our Lady of the Rosary Higher Secondary PTA, Dona Paula on 4 October 2018. Teacher-in-charge : Ms. Ingrid De Sa. Brendon D’Costa (XI Commerce) won the 1st place in the Discus Throw in the 51 State Level Athletics Championship 2018 organized by Directorate of Sports. “Congratulations on your achievements! You have made us proud.”
The talented staff of Don Bosco High School, Higher Secondary and College, Panjim defeated Saraswat Vidyalaya, Mapusa 2-1 to emerge champions in the 8th All Goa Inter-Staff Football Tournament at St. Thomas, Aldona grounds, lifting the coveted MSFS Cup for the first time ever. Salvin Noronha, the captain was adjudged the best defender of the finals and Gautam Kankonkar as the best striker.
Every species on earth Has its place in the circle of life. Each and every organism Finds its own way to survive. I am the only planet, Earth Who decides the worth Of every organisms death and birth. Humans live happy Watching every new sunrise. But is there anyone? Who will hear my cries. Yesterday I saw a dream Which had me suddenly scream. I saw polluted winds blow And rivers slow down their flow. I begged for help “Don't cut my trees for wood I appeal, Be Good” I am your Mother Please don't harm me. It is not too late To unite and save my fate. Uday Jadhav (XI Arts) A CRY OF MOTHER EARTH
WARNED The once pristine clear blue sky Filled with birds soaring high Have all now vanished no trace, no cry And it makes me wonder-Why? Rainbow colors on water's surface Beautiful when seen up close But stepping back from there I see An ugly slick fouling the sandy shore Trees towering, baring love and shelter Sadly now captured by the crazy hunter Animals hiding from sites unseen Gone, paper joined pollutions team? Protect what nature's given for free Our waters, skies, life and trees For once they're gone, don't you say Consider yourself warned of that fateful day. Alexandria Xavier (XII Science B)
We often wait for another chance, To have a fresh beginning. A chance to find out our mistakes, And change failure into winning No, it does not take a new year, To make a brand new start It only takes a desire, To try with all your heart. A new day can be a new way To never give up in despair. For there's always a tomorrow, And a chance to start anew. Jewel Borges (XI Science B)
Oh, summer times, how splendid and bliss you were! How languid and tranquil, you were! But like how all good times must come to Their bitter end, so must you. We will miss you, and wait anxiously till next spring. Oh, how laid back we were, For you, were languid and tranquil! You teach us a lot, You teach us How to learn, How to be ourselves, Oh what a teacher You are! Oh, how amazing You are! Languid, yet stern; Tranquil yet furry! Jayden Pais (XI Science B) BACK TO THE GRIND
MY SHADOW Walking alone On the path of life Darkness and loneliness, Not a soul or light I felt my thoughts Having a fight. It followed me Every step I took Sometimes back, Sometimes forth Yet, life I did see When it stood by me. No word, no sigh It followed me low and high And everytime the thought, I wondered why? Feelings of love and hate It followed my foolish fate Playing shrewd and clever A hide and seek forever. Feelings follow me Emotions never leave me And so I think My shadow In thick and thin Will follow me forever. Abisha Silveira (XI Arts)
Words, they say Are the most powerful They can either make Or break! Words, can scar you within Tear you to pieces. They can hold you up So high, only to be Fallen apart so naive Words can build Words can save They have the powerthe heart to change. Words have promises Promises unfulfilled Shatter you Into a million pieces. Words, they say Are the most powerful They can either make Or break! Sarah D'souza (XI Arts) WORDS You were the light Bright in my mind So loving At all times. A guiding light You were Always by my side You are the light Inspiration to me “Try again” Your words remain Always with me. A ray of hope Your presence Enchanted me Patience and grace Enlightened my little being. As the days pass by The guiding hand I always miss But grateful is my heart For all that you did teach! Sarah D'Souza (XI Arts) MY LIGHT
It could have been worse I know! I know! And I'm weak For being hurt by the past But it did hurt! It hurt! Could have been worse. The pain could have killed me But it didn't So does that take away the memory? Memory of the dagger Planted into my back? Nerita Menezes (XI Arts) WORSE PEACE Her hair Blew gently In the wind Her face With content So serene A girl… Who has felt The pain Of a broken wing But finally found The key to Inner peace! Nerita Menezes (XI Arts)
If Only I imagine days. Rush to school journals, notebooks incomplete, Not a care, no fear, no worries, You can't be pulled up, that's just not there. No bothersome questions ever asked, How, why, what and where. What a life one full of peace, Finally, I'd rid myself of disease. But it does get me thinking… Hmm... Having privileges like this are fine and all, But I don't know if it would find me in thrall As at the end of the day from true virtue I'd keep going farther astray. Walden Fernandes (XI Science B) “It is important to remember that we all have magic inside of us” J. K. Rowling
Passion a liking towards a thing or activity needs to be tirelessly pursued. There's a need to have dreams and aspirations Despite the hurdles, work to achieve them. Many times people lose sight of their own goals and follow others. Some are heavily dependent on the opinion of others disregarding their own. Avoid falling into that trap... What gets you fired up, every morning? Surround yourself with people Who fan the flames of your passion Go take on the World! Alice Silveira (XI Science B) RE-IGNITE YOUR PASSION, GO TAKE ON THE WORLD
Have you ever ques oned yourself in doubt and fear? Then Congratula ons! You have achieved the honour of being human. Being a living, breathing specimen. You were always told, 'Be yourself and everyone will love you!' But are we ourselves only to the point where they like us To the point where we relate to another person To the point where we bend certain boundaries And not break them! Seems easy but it isn't. As you lay in bed, head up to the ceiling You see the blank slab so concrete Blank! An expression that you now feel And you can't really explain it. As you lay there pondering about life The words of every person you know come flooding in Be yourself, that's right, be yourself! When they enter the building They seem to be looking at you wondering Who is that person? So different, so unique, so strange, so weird And you wait for the day to end When you come to realize Only fools be themselves! And only they are the ones who truly live If we were all to be ourselves Then there would be no judgment There would be no bruises And the soul would live Controlling the body and not the other way around So to all my friends who read this now Be yourself Because those who judge Cannot be themselves. Ryle Souto (XII Arts) BE YOURSELF
I am a colourful ball In a basket at a mall Parents pass me by Children say "Please buy" One day a tall handsome man picked me up He said I was the best in the whole shop He had me gift wrapped with pride Took me home and gave it to his son Clyde I had got both father and son smiling Soon I was around the whole room bouncing A pretty lady entered the room and found There was laughter and cheer all around "Mommy" I am happy today For now, I have my very own ball to play He tossed me up I felt free and light Back again in his arms, he held me tight Out in the garden every single day With his friends, Clyde would take me to play For the kids, I was a fascination As I enjoyed being the center of attention Weekends for Clyde were not at the mall With his father, it was cricket or football 'Bonding times' with each other Is what it was called by his mother Before going to bed like all good boys In the basket, he would put me with other toys With the bat and the car I would gossip around Each had a story like me I found To spread to all happiness and joy Cause that is the duty of every toy Try doing the same on your path You have what I don't A Beautiful Heart Rosane D'Souza (XI Science B) A BEAUTIFUL HEART
What is beauty? Covering your eyelids with eye shadows Just like how you cover your lies. What is beauty? Concealing your dark Circles, stretch marks Scars just like how you Cover your sins. What is beauty? Painting your lips with dark lipsticks, Just how you paint the real you And showcase an artificial painted Person to the world!!! What is beauty? What is beauty? Question lingering in my mind What is beauty? Growing your nails really long Just like you grow you ego Constantly What is beauty? Walking on the streets Dented and painted Wearing the highest heels Possible with blushed up cheeks Or Is beauty, Accepting every lie. Is beauty, Making up for every sin And not covering your scars but flaunting Is beauty, Showcasing the “real you”, and not an artificial Painted person to the world. Is beauty, Not having an ego and being good. Is beauty, Not concealing, not painting “Yourself” Not wearing high heels but sneakers And walking freely. “BEING COMFORTABLE” Well yes! This is beauty “BEING YOU, BEING COMFORTABLE” is beauty. Rafiya Shani (XII Commerce B) WHAT IS BEAUTY?
It was June 2017 I was told not to fear And it worked! Days turned into months Months, into two years Now I fear It is the end of those happy years No more - Lectures of lessons for life Values for a successful end No more assignments And those silly arguments. It was worth it all! But it was a road planned A new journey A new destination awaits ahead To embark on a new terrain With the memories of such a beautiful past! Two years are enough For lifetime smiles and people who promise To stand with love and friendship forever and even along the path! Oneida D’Silva (XII Arts) VIVA, TWO YEARS
WHO IS HE TO YOU? Who is He to you? He is the God I go to When I feel so low And everything seems slow I pray to Him, my God And surely I get my reward! Who is He to you? He is my support When things fall apart He guides me on my path I pray to Him, my God And surely get my reward! Who is He to you? Like a father too He warns me when I'm wrong Mo vates me to be strong I pray to Him, my God And surely get my reward! Who is He to you? A friend indeed Who understands my every need All my life, he shall lead I pray to Him, my God And surely get my reward! Lillyanne Fernandes (XII Arts)
LOVE THE WAY YOU ARE To the girls who had men Forcing you to be their guest Whether or not You wanted to be invited I am sorry I am sorry that you were forced In a manner that made both The emotional and physical you ache But please Don't treat yourself the way they treated you, As much as you hate your body right now, Be kind to it For it doesn't deserve the hate you give it And as far as possible Take your time but Be kind to yourself Because in the end You have to let the pain only soften you And watch yourself become So much more powerful Than you were only yesterday - Softness is strength -Rouzan Shaikh (XII Commerce B)
A New Dawn 'When it’s time, it’s time'. This is how I convinced myself one day before the schools were about to start. Summer was already over in a flash. Sure, I was excited as well as terrified on my first day at Don Bosco's but I felt I was not ready for this kind of unforeseen change. Not kindergarten or elementary school but a new phase of life, Higher Secondary School. On the first day, I sauntered through the corridors not having a clue about my new surroundings. However, I finally made my way to class and what stood in front of me were glimpses of new faces, some acquaintances and some known. Our lecturers introduced themselves. Being Science students, we were told, 'If you're fooling around this is not the place for you'. 'Haven't you been preparing for entrance exam since eighth grade?' 'Do not lose focus or get carried away by any kinds of distractions.' What's more, the competitive exams and the fear put in our minds just added to it. Eleventh grade was a whole new level like a hurricane and tenth grade appeared to be nothing but a little storm. Slog, Slog, Slog. At one particular moment, I imagined myself pursuing a career in the arts stream and how much easier that would be. GOOD GOLLY! How would I make it through? Would I flunk Science like the girl on the TV show? No! no! no! I was getting carried away. This is what I chose willingly. I told myself, 'You got this!' and self-motivation is sometimes all that you need. Even Rome wasn't built in a day, so I'm going to work on me. Suddenly I just knew it was time to start something and trust the magic of this new beginning. Trust me, once you start looking at things with an optimistic perspective, your path is as clear as crystal. Over the days I have learned how to adjust to my new institution or fit in as I like to term it. The vast amount of opportunities provided to us here at Bosco's are just incredible. From making amazing friends to learning new things I totally love my school and I am glad I can say I have already made plenty of memories. Apart from all this I have always had a fond interest in literature and as the proverb goes, 'strike while the iron is hot' and so I did by joining the Media Club which creates a platform for showcasing our ideas and thoughts. Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, my Alma Mater I feel proud to say is a cosmos by itself. You name it, they have it. It radiates a certain kind of a positive vibe, a spark which attracts everyone. I am sure this two-year journey is going to be FABULOUS. So, let's be the change, be willing to make a bold beginning and create memories to last for a lifetime! Suprita Mallya (XI Science B) Every moment is a fresh beginning. A new beginning of challenges and opportunities. It’s an end of one and the start of another. Each person has a different perspective about their new start, some take it positively while others accept it negatively. It’s on us if we are prepared or not to face the new start? Let’s read ... THE JOURNEY DON BOSCO HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL, PANJIM
CHEERS TO A NEW BEGINNING! The air was filled with suspense and nervousness, not to mention a few sleepy faces, as June 4th dawned upon us, the beginning of another wonderful year at Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, Panaji. Not only the students of Class XI, fresh off a hectic year's work, but also the staff and Class XII students were buzzing with excitement, ready to kickstart the new academic year. Anew beginning presents to us an opportunity to open doors of our school once more, literally and figuratively. Flooding us through the year will be chances to get to know each othe better, chances to express ourselves like never before, and immerse ourselves in avenues we've never explored. It's a golden opportunity for us to draw the curtains on the year gone by and make the most of a fresh start. Our theme for the year 'Give Respect Take Responsibility' is a timely reminder that despite our world rapidly changing, values like respect and responsibility will never go unnoticed. As we get underway for the year 2018-19, let's be bright learners, enthusiastic participants and responsible young adults, and make this a year to remember. Andrew de Souza (XI Arts) A NEW CHAPTER OF OUR LIVES New beginnings are like the first beams of daylight, a flicker in placid waters, glistening adventure, opportunities, and infinite hope of the boundless future. Every beginning opens a new window. A window of opportunity, a prospect of redemption of past mistakes, a chance to thrive and flourish, and to move forward in leaps and bounds. Every beginning is a new chapter in the book of life. We cannot expect each chapter to be perfectly flawless, but we can always thrive to make the next one better. We need to remember that we are the writers of own odyssey of life. We choose our own plots and storylines. It is up to us to make our novels as layered and vivacious as we want it to be. Our outlook towards life determines its course. Hence, an optimistic disposition is quintessential to face hurdles headed our way. Each beginning undeniably brings the close of a particular phase of our lives. We need to accept it for better. Change is inevitable. It is with change that we can truly discover our real selves and traverse beyond the perimeters that we are so reluctant to cross. Life begins outside one's comfort zone and every new beginning offers one an excellent opportunity of self-discovery. In the end, we all become stories after all. Make yours a bestseller. Lizzen Camelo (XI Science A) THE JOURNEY DON BOSCO HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL, PANJIM NOTHING IS MORE INVIGORATING THAN DOING WHAT YOU ENJOY! “Do what you love and love what you do”. Do not aim for success if you really want it, just do what you believe in and success will approach you. Your work is going to fill a large part of your life and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to do what you love. If you haven't found it yet then, then don't stop. Keep working, keep looking but do not settle for basic. Do not try to live somebody else's life and when you have finally found it, you will be rewarded with a hearty, delightful and confident life. Determination and hard work will come without social intervention and you will yearn to learn more. So, identify and create work you are born to do because nothing is more invigorating then doing what you enjoy! Samiksha Palkar (XII Science A)
My aspirations for this academic year as a studentathlete is to defeat time conflicts and not let the stress of this year get to me. I aspire to score high in board exams with the limited yet precious time. I aspire to greatness. -Naomi Nunes I aspire to be an exemplary leader, lending a helping hand to those in need. I endeavor to uphold the prestigious name of the Don Bosco family. Speaking of academics I wish to be a lawyer or pursue my interest in finances. -Joshua Samuel This year, I would like to be the same cheerful person I was in the 10th standard. I wish to participate a lot more in sports this year and win something. I would also want to pass this year in flying colours, by keeping the morals of hard work and dedication alive in me and make my parents as well as teachers proud. -AmIna Khanum I do not have anything special in mind but I would honestly like the prospect of going for a concert this year whenever I am free. Also, I love the French language a lot and I feel I should dedicate this year towards becoming fluent in it and maybe even speak the language with friends. -Shaina Araujo My aspirations for the year would be scoring above a distinction for the boards which can be achieved with immense hard work. I also believe in an hour of recreation every day because exercise is necessary for us. -Lincia Monteiro This year is definitely going to be a crucial year for me and therefore I feel the need to get more responsible and since opportunities are hard to encounter, I wish to take every coming opportunity I can so as to not have regrets later. I also want to be a tad bit more organised and get more involved in sports this year. Lastly, I also would love to meet new people and make great friends. -Brett Sequeira My main goal for this year is to not let the stress of this year get to me. Getting into a good college for design is what I aspire for and I am working towards it by working on my portfolio and scoring well in my tests. -Shoni Sinai Surlakar Handling the pressure, making the correct decisions, maintaining a balance in life and giving my best is what I'm going to strive to achieve this year. Moreover, I aspire to get into a good institution to pursue my higher studies in business management. -Lindolf Colaco The main things I wish to improve on this year is my academic performance. Besides that, I would also want to participate more in co-curricular activities and attempt to strike a wonderful balance between studies and sports. I also wish to travel a lot this year if feasible and perhaps visit new places and get to meet new people. -Joshua Pereira OUR ASPIRATIONS
A multifaceted teacher like Ms Ingrid De Sa is not easy to come by. She continues to put a lot of zing in her work despite her age. The 'Joie de vivre' characterizes her true spirit. She confronts her problem head on without batting an eyelid, undaunted by their magnitude. Born to teach, Ms Ingrid started her career at the age of 19, a young graduates from Chowgule College. Her rst school as a teacher was St Theresa's Convent High School, Raia. Her rst head mistress was Sr Zita Dias, sister of the Bishop of Andaman and Nicobar Island, Fr Alex Dias (S.F.X.). She taught French and English. During this tenure, she balanced between teaching and studying for her master's degree and found it difcult and tiresome to manage due to the constraints. She had to travel to Panjim to attend classes at Sushila Building, as Goa did not have its own University. Bombay University had their courses in this building. Trav e lling t o and f r o was cumbersome as the Zuari Bridge was not yet built and one had to use the ferry service from Cortalim to Agasaim. In 1983, she did a teacher's training course at Nirmala Institute (Panjim). Immediately she got a Job at St. Anthony's High school, Majorda. At the same time, she was also offered a lecture basis job at Cuncolim Educational Society Higher Secondary School, Cuncolim. She enjoyed teaching students who were so eager to speak and write impeccable English. She decided to take a break from teaching in 1989. She lived abroad for 4 years. In 1994, she started afresh in Don Bosco Higher Secondary School Panjim under Rev Fr Lucas Mendonsa and never looked back. Ms Ingrid was born in Kakamega, Kenya, East Africa. She lived there for 15 years. Her father was Commissioner of the Province of N E. Kenya and her mother was a teacher. Her father was posted to many towns. He enjoyed his job. Kenya is blessed with most breathtaking views, watching Zebras, Giraffes, Hippo's was an unforgettable experience. She recalls, “We could go close to them in our Land Rover.” Ms Ingrid studied up to Form 2 (Cambridge System). Thereafter, she left the shores of Kenya with her family, to set sail to Goa. She settled in Margao, Goa from 1974 onwards. Her parents, sadly are no more. Her father hailed from Siolim and her mother from Carmona. Presently, she lives in a beautiful corner of Corlim. Tiswadi, Goa. She is married to Dr Elgar Stephen De Sa (NIO Scientist). Ms Ingrid is the mother of Aloka who is currently studying abroad. Ms Maria Ingrid Sarojini De Sa retires this year completing 24 years of service in our institution. She chatted with Uday Jadhav a student of Std XI Arts for well over an hour. It was an enlightening experience. Question: ● How do you feel on completion of your service in Don Bosco Higher Secondary school? ✓ Ms Ingrid: Sad. I will be leaving my second family. AN INTERVIEW OF MS. INGRID DE SA
● Can you please share some of your experiences when you came to Don Bosco Higher Secondary for the rst time to teach? ✓ Ms Ingr id: It was a learning experience for me for the rst batch in June 1994. ● Give me 3 words that can describe you. ✓ Ms Ingrid: Passionate, Tenacious and Optimistic. ● Which is your proudest moment in this school? ✓ Ms Ingrid: I was gifted a trophy by a s tud ent f o r sup p o r ting and motivating him for 2 years. I felt I had done something good and I had done something real at last. Teaching is not a thankless task. ● How do you develop self-esteem in students? ✓ Ms Ingrid: Believed in them. They are teenagers. They are entitled to make mistakes. We give them chances to change. ● Can you please share some of your funni e s t moment s with your students? ✓ Ms Ingrid: Each class is special. I have had some funny moments in each and every class. It was nice to laugh now and then. ● According to you what qualities should an ideal student have? ✓ Ms Ingrid: Honesty and Integrity. ● On the personal level. You have 3 siblings all of them are teachers how come? ✓ Ms Ingrid: Yes, we have chosen to teach. Two of them teach Maths and my youngest sister teaches Physics. ● Why did you choose to teach English st rangely different f rom your siblings? ✓ Ms Ingrid: I would have chosen the Science stream too...but was more inclined to the Arts! I loved History and literature. ● Would you like to give any advice for young teachers? ✓ Ms Ingrid: No one can give any advice but from my experience I learnt this. Forget the ego. Be humble and malleable. Take what comes to you with courage and dignity and go ahead. Believe in the goodness of others. Be quick to forgive and forget. It's not really worth harbouring any ill feelings. Life is too short. Have fun when you teach........ ● What do you plan to do after you retire? ✓ Ms Ingrid: Study and get involved in community service. ● Is there anything we have not talked about that you would like to share with us? ✓ Ms Ingrid: My message to the youth. Change the world dear students, make it a better place. Thank you Ma'am Ingrid for giving me the opportunity to interview you. On behalf of the management, staff and the students of Don Bosco Higher Secondary SchoolPanjim, we wish you well. We would like to see you always active and shining like a star. UDAY JADHAV (XI ARTS) AN INTERVIEW OF MS. INGRID DE SA
'A wise soul with a kind demeanor' is a fine way to describe our beloved Sir Flavio Raposo, who has been an all-time favourite of the students. After offering his services to the teaching community of Smt. Parvatibai Chowgule Cultural Foundation's Higher Secondary School of Arts & Science for 27 long years, he joined Don Bosco Higher Secondary School on 16th September 2011, and since then rendered 7 relentless years of service teaching Chemistry in this institution. He has always, in his exuberance, been disposed to help each of his pupils. Sitting down with students prior to the Board examinations, he has created miracles. Drilling into their minds and patiently making them understand, topics in the syllabus, he gave them the much-needed confidence to face the exam. A man of few words but with a large heart, Sir Flavio has blended well with his colleagues, who describe him as being pleasant, softspoken, knowledgeable and obliging. To many, his aura imposes a mellow, old school charm. In a tête-à-tête with Lizzen Camelo of XI Science A, Sir Flavio shares his journey, experiences and the wisdom gained during his extensive teaching career. Questions: 1. Please start by telling us about your background in education? When did you start teaching and what prompted you towards this noble vocation? I have done much of my schooling at Don Bosco High School, Panjim. Later I studied at Dhempe College, passed out B.Sc. and subsequently passed out M.Sc in Organic Chemistry under Bombay University. My first appointment was at the newly started English daily O Heraldo where I had a short stint, subsequent to that I had another short stint in teaching. I was appointed as a teacher in Dhempe HSS. These two appointments were curtainraisers to my future career. I fell in love with teaching and also at the same time I felt journalism seemed to be in my blood. Teaching appealed to me more, as I felt I could mould the minds and consciences of those who I teach. So in 1984, when selected to teach at Chowgule College HSS, without any hesitation I accepted the offer. At the same time, I worked as a freelance journalist for a long period of time. 2. What are the things you miss the most since your retirement from school? Without a doubt, it is the students that I miss much. They were the reason that I entered the profession in 1984 and nothing AN INTERVIEW OF MR FLAVIO RAPOSO
has happened to change that. And when time permits, I remember their countless success stories. I will miss their smiles and eternal optimism, their trust in us teachers, their honesty, their loyalty and how trustworthy they can be when there is mutual respect. 3. Do you recall any of your proudest moments/ best highlights of your teaching career here at Don Bosco? If so, what were they? If proudest moments means happiest moments, then every time a student, the impossible student, the student who all said will fail, did the impossible. He passes in my subject. Oh! What a moment of joy, I experience then. I also had this same feeling when one of my students scored the highest marks in Chemistry, at the last Board exams. 4. Leaving a lifelong career is an enormous adjustment for anybody. How do you feel about it? I am very relaxed. I feel like a child. It is like going back to one's childhood days. I have gone back to my old hobbies and I am enjoying every moment of my life. At the same time, I have taken to household tasks and other assignments which were uncompleted. 5. What is your biggest goal, right now. What keeps you going? My primary goal is to bring to an eternity of joy, all my family, my friends and relatives, and all those who in some way I am associated or have contacts with. What keeps me going is to live a life united with Christ, at every moment of my life. 6. Any advice for young teachers? What things of value can they add in the day to day life in their classrooms? The advice that I would give to a new teacher is to have passion, empathy for the students, solid knowledge of the subject area. “Never stop being passionate about learning. If you are positive and excited about the lesson you are teaching, your students will be too. And always appreciate each and every one of your students, they all have beautiful minds.” 7. Having dedicated your life to education. What is your message to young students and students of the Science stream, in particular? My message is: Be passionately curious. Find answers to questions that currently seem unanswerable. Stay up to date with what's happening in the world and the latest research breakthroughs. Stay inspired, in tune with your potential. Figure out what you are passionate about. Don't just get into the medical field because you think you should be helping people, or limit yourself to an engineering career because you want to make a lot of money. Sir Flavio, Thank you for helping us CRYSTALIZE our talents. You have been the CATALYST to our EQUATION, teaching us to BOND with love and EMITconfidence and passion in all that we do. We wish you endless happiness and love. Goodbye to a great mentor EVER! Lizzen Camelo (XI Science A) AN INTERVIEW OF MR FLAVIO RAPOSO
HAVE YOU FOUND YOUR PASSION? Have you been plagued with the above question? As though life is not worthwhile otherwise? Caught in a conundrum. Can we not sail through life if we don't have one? Is it a cause for concern. Are we deemed failures? What if I have more than one hobby that captures my attention rather than just one, Do I score a 100 in passion? Personally, I feel that finding your passion just makes one go around in circles. Go ahead feel good, dabble with a lot, expose yourself. In the process, believe me, the thing you are passionate about will automatically just fall into your lap… Think about it! Students from the Media Club interviewed noted personalities - Ms ELSA FERNANDES (Architect), MrAVALON CARVALHO (Lawyer) and MrBOSCO GEORGE (Superintendent of Police) and this is what they have to say. Question 1 : Our theme is to ‘find your passion.’ With where you've reached now in your life, could you please shed light on how you found your passion? Ms Elsa : There are many things we do some by planning some by chance. My passion I found by chance. Mr Avalon : I never knew what my passion really was. I found my passion by chance, after I graduated from college. As a youngster the very thought of working gave me a fright, so to prolong my college life I joined law, never knowing that this would end up being my passion. Mr Bosco : I found my passion through interactions with people in difficult circumstances. Question 2 : We all face hurdles at some point in the long journey of fulfilling our passion. How have you conquered these hardships to rise to the top? Ms Elsa : If it's fulfilling of passion, then all hurdles will be opportunities which can provide a high sense of achievement in life. Mr Avalon : Yes, there are always hurdles. I wouldn't say I have conquered my hardships but rather I have learnt to enjoy them. What I've learnt from life is that, “life will always be a struggle so if you can't avoid the rain, learn to enjoy it.” I've not yet reached the top, I still have a lot to learn. Mr Bosco : Whenever there have been hurdles I accept it as a challenge and believe in a prayer. Policing with integrity and sincerity has been my passion as then we can make a difference to society as a whole. Question 3 : What has been your driving force? Is it still the same as back then? Ms Elsa : Honest approach, hard work and integrity. It's still the driving force even today. Mr Avalon : Well my driving force or motivation has always been my family and loved ones. But my curiosity and my inquisitive nature has also played an important role in achieving my goal. Yes, my driving force is still the same if not increased as life has gone on. Mr Bosco : My driving force has been to maintain a good reputation so that my family feels proud of my achievements. Question 4 : Are you content with what you've done in your life? Ordoes yourpassion still seek more? Ms Elsa : Very content with what I have done in life. But surely sensitivity towards social causes has taken over as a new passion. Before I die, I need to leave this world a better place by my small efforts. Mr Avalon : No, I am not content, I am still hungry for more knowledge… I don't think my thirst for success will ever be quenchable. I am sure life has a lot to throw at me and I am eagerly waiting to take a swing at everything it throws. Mr Bosco : Yes, I am content with what I have achieved. I always love to be of use to any person in need without any expectations. Media Club Compiled by Nadia Noronha (XII Science B)
“If I have the belief that I can do it, I shall surely acquire the capacity to do it even if I may not have it at the beginning.” – This is an inspira onal quote taken from the Father of our Na on, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. It is an exact summary of the kind of perspec ve one must hold, the kind of a tude one must have to change the world for be er. He believed that you needed to be the change that you wished to see in the world. Gandhiji's ideas and lifestyle always reflected his courage, dedica on and humility making him a great soul. He made a mark as a charisma c leader who paved the path to freedom of India. Even a er 125 years of his birth, he con nues to be one of the leaders that the whole world admires even today. People s ll discuss this theory of non-violence or Ahimsa, the idea of Non- Coopera on movement and Civil Disobedience. He not only managed to invoke the feeling of na onalism and increase an - Bri sh consciousness among the people but also made sure that they got their rights, but without violence. For him discipline of Satyagraha was very important to fight against the injus ce. An individual achieves a great height when he has a deep understanding of life and its complexi es. Mahatma Gandhi had to experience this depth in terms of rejec on and confusion. The English man in Gandhi turned into a 'Swadeshi Patriot'. There are many incidents recorded by Gandhi which set a turning point in his life. One incident was when he was travelling in the train with a first class cket but was not allowed to use it because he was nonwhite and Indian. He felt strongly about it because he believed that all human beings are equal and hence, have equal rights. This incident and the subsequent humilia ng experiences made him realize the seriousness of discrimina on. Gandhi became a leader of the Indian community in Africa for their struggle against oppression and racism thus, marking the beginning of his journey as a leader. When Gandhiji returned back to India he had a heterogenous group of people and conflicts challenging his leadership style. Gandhi's love, sympathy and empathy for the marginalized Indians emboldened him as a leader. His unique style and novel ways of protest earned respect and admira on all over the world. He was a leader who couldn't understand the real need of mass struggles. Thus he played a crucial role in transforming the na onal struggle into a na onwide movement of independence. Gandhiji was one leader who dressed like the common fold, spoke their language and stressed on the dignity of labour. In this modern world, a lot of our leaders have got to genuinely understand the depth of Gandhiji's teachings. If our leaders are genuinely concerned about the masses then they have to walk the talk like Gandhi. How has it been so difficult to create leaders of integrity in our modern society? We probably need to reflect on this thought when we remember 'The Great SoulMahatma in this 125 birth anniversary year. Catherine Harrison (XII Arts) THE GREAT SOUL- MAHATMA!
In the words of Winston Churchill, “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” Throughout our lives we are fortunate enough to be guided; by our parents, teachers, the people we hold dear to us. We are lucky enough to be born into families with sufficient resources to survive. In the comfort of our homes, we o en forget about the people who are not as privileged as us. We can sympathise, but not empathise. There are people who are figh ng each day, while barely having the vitals. Out of the 1.3 billion people living in our country, 5% fall below the poverty line. Although there are various reasons for people being poverty stricken in India, the major one is - Rapid Popula on Growth. Due to illiteracy and unawareness, males and females do not have the knowledge for family planning nor do they know the consequences of excessive childbirth. People living in slums use their children as a tool to earn money, thereby trying to increase the number of children in their family. Many less fortunate young women and men are not interested even in the use of simplest and cheapest means of birth control. There is also the con nuous arrival of refugees in India. Because of these reasons there are many innocent children who get caught up to face the consequences of their parents ac ons. They are forced to live a life of menial labour and low wages, instead of ge ng an educa on like normal adolescents should. This takes a toll on their physical and mental well being. Although the government of India has taken a few steps forward through poverty allevia on programmes, we as ci zens of our country should do our part to increase the standard of living and help the ones who cannot help themselves. One of the important ways is fund raising. One can join the fund raiser community or engage themselves with some organiza on who are involved in raising funds for the poor. Some cannot even afford a single meal, so dona ng groceries can always help, since nutri on is integral. Volunteering and crea ng awareness can encourage people to contribute to a noble cause. We must take ac ve part in being those individuals that make our country worthy of praise by helping the poor overcome the adversi es of life. Every small act of kindness is essen al. A er all, charity benefits the giver more than the receiver. Kimberly Fernandes (XI Arts) FEATURE POVERTY IN INDIA
January 26, 2019 - 70th Republic Day of India. It is a day for us to honour our sovereign nation, a day for us to pledge our allegiance to a country so beautiful and diverse. And above all, it is a day for us to hold us close to our hearts our democratic values of liberty, equality and fraternity. India achieved independence after a long and brutal struggle but our leaders were not satisfied ... no, they did not rest but doubled their efforts in framing a constitution, what they saw as a blueprint for social transformation. The lessons from that era have shaped our republic into what it is today... it spurs us on to build a nation. Nation building is no small task - it is the building of communities, enterprises, institutions... in short, the building of an integrated, united society. Our people are the pillars of our republic - the farmer who feeds, the doctor who heals, the teacher who educates, the engineer who innovates, the soldier who defends, and most importantly, the youth, in whom lies the energy of the republic, who harbour the hopes and dynamism of the future of the republic. We, as a nation cannot afford to rest on the laurels of our glorious past. It is time to build a nation which is innovative, civic-minded, selfless, philanthropic, culturally diverse and cohesive world. These ideals may sound impractical in the modern sociopolitical scenario, but it is very ideals that have been engrained in our constitution ... the principles of society before self and a global community. The promise of a new India beckons us. We, the youth, are the force behind the republic. It is our duty to lead the nation to a new and glorious dawn where the ideals of justice, dignity and patriotism abound. The present generation must channel the spirit of that generation which gave us our republic, in order to create a golden India where each and every citizen can realise their potential without fear of poverty, discrimination, violence and communal intolerance. Start small. Stop throwing those chips packets out of the window of the bus, pick a bag of your own before you go shopping, build relationship between your family and community, if you’ve reached the age, vote, make your opinion count. Only when the change begins with you, when you stand for change, will you see the change around you. Rajiv Gandhi once said, “India is an old country but a young nation... I dream of India that is strong, independent, self reliant and in the front rank of the nations, in the service of mankind.” Today, let us draw inspiration from our glorious heritage to paint the India of our dreams. Jai Hind! Andrew de Souza (XI Arts) REPUBLIC DAY FEATURE
I am extremely happy to have been a part of an educational trip to NASA organised in June 2018. This trip not only broadened my purview of the functioning of this highly reputed agency but also rooted in me a keen interest in outer space. We arrived at the Kennedy space centre, NASA on June 6, 2018. The annual theme – Space Shuttle Atlantis 'From Sketch Pad to Launch Pad' focused on the Space Shuttle Atlantis and the historical impact of its 33 missions into space. The center showcased exhibits and displays, historic spacecraft and memorabilia and shows. It featured a range of bus tours of the space port and the Shuttle Launch Experience which included a simulated ride into space. It also e n c o m p a s s e d t h e s e p a r a t e Apollo/Saturn V Center and United States Astronaut Hall of Fame. Students could walk up to and around the base of the rockets at the Rocket Garden, an outdoor display of historic rockets that put Americans and satellites in space. The I-MAX theatre was a brilliant invention which opened our eyes to the vastitude of human advancement and intelligence. The Bus Tour into the NASACampus to visit the birthplace of American spaceflight was one of the most compelling. We sighted launch pads and the iconic Vehicle Assembly Building, and the Historic 39A Launch Pad from where the first rocket launch happened to the moon. Students were granted access to restricted areas of this working spaceflight facility where AN EDUCATIONAL TRIP TO NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) Kennedy space centre, NASA
America launched to the moon and where NASAplans to launch astronauts into deep space. On June 9, 2018, we reached the US Space and Rocket Center Space Camp, Huntsville, where we were to spend two days of another thrilling escapade. Upon arrival, we were divided into two groups- Team Vega and Team Capella, both names derived from the celestial constellations. I was chosen into Team Capella, the sixth brightest star in the night sky. Our Team was headed by Dave, an eager enthusiast, who encapsulated the history of the Space Camp in such a beautiful way that even I, who never liked history, was so bewitched by it and can almost recount every trivial detail. Activities included another I-Max Movie, a Guided Museum Tour, a visit to the Shuttle Park, Rocket Park, Thematic lab and Robot zoo. June 10th saw us building our own model rockets and launching the same. We had a series of space flight simulations like the experience of zero gravity, and simulated rides, better than any amusement park on Earth could offer. A particular favourite was the space mission, which emulated a real space mission comprising a captain, a commander and two mission specialists on a spaceship and the rest of the crew on the base. I was fortunate enough to get selected as a mission specialist. The mission was to build a cuboid and a pyramid of metal rods while in zero gravity, wearing geared spacesuits. The night rolled on with a Trivia Quiz and a logo designing competition. I am proud to say that Team Capella emerged victorious in both. Our logo was a little girl staring at the celestial crown of stars and constellations of the night sky. It symbolised big dreams because there is a lot more to this universe than one can imagine. This beautiful experience came to an end with the distribution of certificates and photographs but the memories were the most priceless that everyone would most certainly cherish their entire lives. The visit to NASA was most definitely a turning point in my life and an eye-opener that there is much more to life than what we can just see, hear, and touch. Kezia Fernandes (XI Science A)
Being an Indian student who had just finished 10th grade at school, my parents offered me a proposition to be part of the International Rotary Exchange. It was a difficult decision to make but I considered the opportunity. I traveled to Pune where I took a test and got selected. I had the option of choosing from among many countries including United States, Mexico, Canada and France. I chose Brazil because I was sure it would offer me a cultural experience quite different from what I was used to. When I went there my family received an interchange from Argentina. My family took care of her needs and it was the same with me in Brazil. A global communal connection. My first few weeks were difficult because of the difference in languages. I lived with three families, in a small town called Mococa 300km north of São Paulo. I spent three months with each of these welcoming families. There was not a lot to do all the time but I learned to make the most of what I had. I learned playing the guitar, improved my basketball, adapted well in a different environment and also had a chance to witness various cultures as I interacted with people from more than a 100 different countries. I traveled a lot but the visits to Rio de Janeiro and the Amazon were among the most amazing voyages of my life. It was breath taking standing up at the Christ the Redeemer statue and looking down at the magnificent city of Rio. Trekking to a cave waterfall at night under the stars in the Amazon forest was surreal. It felt like a dream. My exchange has totally changed my way of thinking and how I look at the world. I literally had the opportunity to be Brazilian for a year. I have felt emotions I never thought existed. I experienced a year of total change and I came back a different man. It was one of the best decisions of my life. A part of my soul will always be Brazilian. Was it worth it? Staying away from family and friends for so long, away from your comfort zone, Indian food? Yes! yes! yes! and without another doubt YES... Brett Sequeira (XI Science A) MEMOIR OF AN INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE STUDENT
No death, no doom, no anguish can arouse the surpassing despair which flows from a loss of an Iden ty - H. P. Love Cra th I s ll remember the day I first got my 10 grade results. As clueless as most of you were when you got yours. Standing there with that constant thought running all through my mind; that thought which haunts me even today whenever I have to make an important decision about my life all by myself; “What next?” I think we all must have gone through this phase somewhere or the other in our lives, maybe not only while making a career decision for yourself but also at various points throughout your life, par cularly at those points of great change, be it either while star ng a new job, or whether it is the beginning of a new rela onship, the end of a marriage, the birth of a child and so on and so forth.. We o en get into that phase where we constantly keep asking ourselves the same ques on me and again.. Now What Next? There are mes you are stuck in such a situa on where you suddenly start to ques on and realize that you are unsure of your role in life. You start to realize that you just don't know the real 'you' and you feel as though your life has come to a stands ll. The world o en tells us who we are and who we are not in a hurry. It begins as early as the playground, the basketball team, the classroom. It crushes harder with the social media and magazines. We become teens and then adults who struggle to know our value, our worth. Then we o en wonder if we are ‘good enough for the world’. If your answer to the above statements is yes then you too have undergone or are s ll undergoing this phase that we psychologists call 'An Iden ty Crisis'. I'm sure most of you must have heard about this term before and have a fairly good idea of what it means. But have you ever thought about from where did this idea originated? Or why do people experience this kind of personal crisis? Is this phase confined to just the teenage years or is there more to it? Basically, this concept originated in the works of a well known psychologist, Erik Erikson who believed that the forma on of an iden ty was one of the most important part in one's life. He stated that this forma on and growth of iden ty is not just confined to the adolescent years but is something which shi s and grows throughout life, as people confront new challenges a n d t a c k l e d i ff e r e n t experiences. This phase no doubt can be more stressful to a teenager than an adult mainly because a lot of changes are occurring physically, emo onally, cogni vely and socially. It is a period where adolescents are trying to figure themselves out and discover who they really are and like children in their ‘terrible twos’, they try to push the boundaries and try to get away with anything and everything. We stop defining ourselves by our family and start defining ourselves by our friends as the people we idolize. The common clothes, styles, a tudes and even the ways we rebel are all a copy of the people we idolize or wish to be like or just to fit in and be accepted in your friend circle; to be cool like the rest! Iden ty crisis happens when a person loses a psychological iden ty. That is, when he loses the way he used to define himself. It can be either an iden ty that he liked or an iden ty he disliked. In most cases, an iden ty crisis is o en the result of losing an iden ty that served to increase a person's 'self worth'. People, can iden fy with almost anything - a material possession, a place, a friend, a religion, a lover, a job, a country, a social group and TO DEFINE MYSELF, DO I NEED YOU? FEATURE
so on. If you want to know what are the ideas or things that you iden fy with, just pay a en on to the words that you normally place a er 'MY'… My city, My country, My job, My car, My lover, My college, My anything. Anything that you add a er 'MY' focuses your extended iden ty; the ideas you a ach to your own self; the one you use to define 'yourself'. I'm sure by now you understand why people get so a ached to their extended iden es. It is just an a empt to raise one's self worth. Look at it this way; if you have a friend who owns a Mercedes, he sees himself as the Mercedes owner and projects that iden ty to the world to boost his self worth. If your brother studied at BITS, he will project the iden ty of being a BIT-ian to the world. People become strongly a ached to their iden es for a strong and valid reason. It basically helps them to maintain their self-worth. So losing an iden ty means losing one's self-worth and I bet no one wants that! Iden fying with temporary things leads to an iden ty crisis. A person who iden fies strongly with his job will suffer from a severe iden ty crisis if he gets fired. A person who loses his Mercedes in an unfortunate accident will no longer see himself as the proud Mercedes owner. A person who mainly sees himself as the lucky husband of say, Jane the beau ful, will lose all his self-worth if his marriage fails. So the only way to avoid an iden ty crisis is not to iden ty with temporary or temporal things at all. I know that's easier said than done, but just try and look at it this way; when you iden fy with a temporary thing, your self-worth automa cally becomes fragile. You just never know when these things will be taken away from you. Your self-worth will then become dependent on the whims and vagaries of life. Now the ques on which arises is; what then should we iden fy with? Even if we give up iden fying with temporary things, we will s ll crave to iden fy with something, because that's how the mind works! It can't stand being ‘nothing’. It has to find a way to define itself. Since our goal is to maintain our self worth and prevent it from being too fragile, the only logical solu on here is to iden fy with permanent long-las ng things. When you iden fy with your knowledge, skills and personality, this sort of iden fica on will remain with you un l the day you die. You can't lose these things in a fire, or an accident. As individuals, all we want is to be heard out and taken seriously; and although iden ty crisis is just a passing phase, there are s ll ways in which we as youngsters, as adults, as parents, as siblings and as friends can stretch out a helping hand to that individual to deal with this more effec vely and posi vely. One way could be by just communica ng with the person and to be available for an open discussion when needed. An adolescent or an adult with an iden ty crisis can be an open book wai ng to be wri en by outside influences or guided by someone who loves and cares for them. So helping that person through this stage will build future bonds and strengthen the family unit. Also individually we can help ourselves get through this phase, by taking a look inwards to discover what we like/dislike. Like for example, if you want certain clothes; ask yourself why? Is it because you saw another student or a friend wearing them and you felt you needed to conform or do you really like that ou it? Another example would be, asking yourself what kind of career you would see yourself TO DEFINE MYSELF, DO I NEED YOU? FEATURE CONTINUED...
in at some point rather than making someone else choose you path. Another way is by asking oneself ques ons instead of making others impose demands. Ask yourself simple ques ons as to what makes you happy, what you are passionate about. And last but not the least, 'Iden ty Crisis' is definitely a passing phase but it will surely keep popping you like a bad flash back memory or like a relapse stage for an alcoholic. All we need to do is stand up for oneself, make a decision you are happy with, the one that will change for life for the be er. An iden ty which you will never regret and be afraid of losing! Ms. Trisha Almeida Teacher of Psychology “Life is full of mysteries, but your iden ty should not be one of them”. ARISE Life is beau ful, so much to offer So much to give, so much to learn But when life offers a phase of darkness Say to yourself; 'this too shall pass' So Arise and stand tall There is much more to life Open your eyes And you will find yourself there You may be confused About your iden ty Much to discover, much too explore You may feel it all has stranded But my dear friend Life's other name's hope So Arise and stand tall There is much more to life Open your eyes And you will find yourself there (The above are the lyrics of a song composed by Ms. Trisha Almeida during her college days.) CONTINUED... TO DEFINE MYSELF, DO I NEED YOU? FEATURE
EVERYDAY HABITS MATTER! LET'S BE KIND TO THE PLANET, ANIMALS AND OURSELVES! CHANGING OUR WAYS A healthy environment is quintessential to all living organisms. We must change our habits, Use less energy, Segregate waste at home and school. When you are good to the earth, you are also being good to yourself ….. Steffi ( XI Science A) Avoiding unnecessary wastage of electricity by switching off lights and fans when not being used is a habit that I must cultivate. While shopping, my family and I avoid using plastic bags and use recyclable cloth and paper bags.…… Sakshi (XI Science A) Turning Waste into Wealth is on our priority list!.…Khushi & Kezia (XI Science A) We must practice the 3 R's viz., Reduce, Reuse, Recycle…. Karla & Kezia (XI Science A) We need to raise awareness and sensitize people on environmental issues through our writings, art, speeches etc. …. Arvisha ( XI Science A) Reduce plastic, use Biodegradable! …. Marcia, David, Vanzic (XI Science A) BUYLOCAL, BUYLESS Our family chooses to compost as it is a way to not only keep the garden healthy but also to reduce the amount of wet waste that we throw out. Thus, helping us explore Green Living. Ashton (XI Science A) We like to do our bit by growing fresh vegetables and fruits in our kitchen gardens. Eat local fresh foods. Buying less saves the environment.…. Waluscha & Nelisha (XI Science A) Choosing eco-friendly products every time, can create a demand for the same in the market. Remember your choice counts, Buy smart.…. Bryson (XI Science A) MORE TREES, PLEASE! Trees absorb carbon dioxide from the air and give out oxygen. They are our 'filters' and the reason we can breathe. Plant more trees.…. Kenneth & Keith (XI Science A) I encourage people in my locality to minimise damage to trees and grow a lot more.…. Ishana (XI Science A) Afforestation is highly important to maintain biodiversity and ecological balances. Forest are 'the green lungs of the world', we must raise our voice to protect them. …Yash (XI Science A) A compilation by Ms. Lillian D'Souza (XI Science A)
Just a tiny blue marble in the universe ..that's all she is, Our Earth. There's no denying we are living on the most self-sustaining of planets filled with wonder and real magic. Friends, we cannot make changes overnight, change is best done incrementally. Simple everyday habits like limiting and segregating waste (already in place in our classrooms & hopefully in all of our homes) will go a long way. The students of Media Club through their creative writings and art hope to drive an important message of “Concern and Care” for our planet. EARTH MANNERS Art by Saira Bagawan (XI Science B) TIME TO TAKE ACTION Goa is widely known for its scenic elegance and soothing weather which attracts a large population of tourists into the state. However the environmental issues Goa faces aren't less and one major problem is the coal pollution in the state. This isn't the first time that the problem of coal pollution is brought before the high court. The villages of Salcete, Bardez, etc oppose the project of expansion of the coal project in Goa. They further express their unhappiness over frequent power cuts and poor telecommunication services due to the same. Goa also faces a number of other problems like waste management, sanitation, pollution of water bodies, etc. Immediate measures are to be taken by the government to resolve these issues and the locals too should strive towards the same. Samiksha Palkar (XII Science A) RISE TODAY, LEAD TOMORROW Million people die every year due to air pollution. By 2030, 1 billion people will die. The very thought of it is threatening to me. We are living on this planet as if we have another one to go. We are digging the graves of our own generation by exploiting everything that the earth has to give. So the choice is ours. Either we save our planet or face a mutual end. Writing essays and making slogans on these issues might hardly bring the change but raise a little awareness. Let's pledge to do our little part as nothing major is lost if we have the will to fix it. Suprita Mallya (XI Science B)
MALLIKA TALWAR & KANISHK SRINIVASAN “Building awareness about indigenous marine species and working towards marine conversation in Goa” Mallika and Kanishks' work at terra conscious is aimed at marine conservation in Goa with a focus on the marine tourism industry. They have partnered with the lifeguards from Drishti marine to setup and facilitate a monitoring network for safe guarding marine wildlife along Goa's coast. Terra conscious also conducts ethical and eco-conscious wild life & nature based experiences. ANNURADHABHATT “People think waste management is not their responsibility, despite the fact that the waste exists because of them” Annuradha is a coordinator for the live happy NGO based in Assagao. It is a grassroots NGO working alongside the locals to create awareness about the local environment and its importance – everything from the local fruits and herbs to the birds and the wildlife. GABRIELLAD'CRUZ “It's all about creating a balance between the community and conservation.” G a b r i e l l a D ' C r u z is a m a r i n e conservationist, she works with marine ecosystems such as coral reef ecosystems and dolphins, in particular the Indian Humpback dolphin found in Goa. She has been actively involved in school awareness programme, wherein she taught local children about marine ecology. Compiled by NADIA NORONHA (XII Science B) THE YOUNG GUNS OF GOAS FIGHT TO SAVE THE ENVIRONMENT EARTH MANNERS WHOM TO BLAME? Mother:John, have you packed all your stuff for school? What about your oxygen kit? John: Actually Mom… the oxygen kit… got over somehow. Mother: (angry) How can you be so careless? I just refilled it last week. Have you forgotten how costly it is…? Oh! how hard I work to buy you Oxygen so that you can move out of the house and go to school… If you could only understand! John: Oh mom, I'm terribly sorry…I didn't mean to cause you pain, I am not careless…It got exhausted while I was playing football at school yesterday… If only we didn't have to carry that heavy awful kit around… it's so unfair it is 2030 and we have to walk down the streets with oxygen masks on our faces despite all our technological advancements… Couldn't your generation leave us a cleaner, breathable planet. Isn't it really your fault…? Mother: (ashamed) Yes…We are living in such a globalized fast paced world where man has a solution to everything. Our internet plans now range from 10G instead of 4G. India is now playing in the FIFAWorld Cup, yet we lag behind in the matter of …Pollution…a Monster of our own making… John: If pollution was prevented there and then, we would never have to pay for oxygen to survive and live in such a hazardous environment. Mother: Sadly, Can't rewind and repair the past…Oh…How I wish this was all just a bad dream… Suprita Mallya (XI Science B) Mark Cota (XI Science A) G O G R E E N
FEATURE HOW TO STRIKE FAILURE OUT OF THE EQUATION We've all heard these words of encouragement, especially when we're on the threshold of an important decision: 'Go ahead, do your best. THE SKY'S THE LIMIT.” But is the sky actually our limit? Do we really go all out to achieve the best possible outcome? The answer is no, and the simple reason being we're afraid of failure. Here are a few practical tips to eliminate failure from your life, put yourself on a positive track, and set yourself up for the sweet taste of success. 1. SETGOALS OUTSIDE YOUR COMFORTZONE In order to continue growing in your craft and as a person, you need to stretch yourself beyond boundaries, and think outside the box. However, along the way, you will encounter failure and will learn to understand that failure is okay, a part and parcel of life. 2. DON'TSETYOURSELFUPFOR DISASTER Never start off a project saying things like 'I'm sure it won't work out' or 'This is a recipe for disaster'. In this way, you'll work towards making your failure more of a win than success, just to prove yourself right, and miss the larger picture. 3. FAILURES ARE THE STEPPING STONES TO SUCCESS No doubt, failure will cross your path now and again, but use it to your advantage. Don't repeat the same mistakes, don't experiment with things that haven't worked out in the past, and work towards a purposeful goal, keeping in mind your previous challenges. 4. DON'TTAG THINGS UNDER 'SUCCESS' AND 'FAILURE' Many of the great scientists, innovators and writers were unacquainted with the concept of 'success' and 'failure'. They just worked to be the best versions of themselves and display their knowledge of their subjects as best as they could. Work hard, give it your best shot, and success will find its way to you. Compiled by Andrew de Souza (XI Arts)
Indians were no strangers to the game of football. Indian football has its history dating back to the 1800s. A major historical achievement being the introduction of AIFF in 1937 as well as our qualification in the 1950 FIFA. We have come a long way since then, where even the state of Bihar has its separate men and women state teams. Since an all-time low of being ranked 173 in FIFA 2015, India has reached 97 in June 2018, an astonishing leap of 76 places. The credit of which goes to many sources. From the coach of the national team Stephen Constantine and the captain Sunil Chetri to the millions of Indian football fans with their support in the stadiums and social media. Everyone counts! It is because of the awareness being spread the teams are gaining motivational, financial support spanning all over the country. Furthermore, the upcoming of grassroots academics, the Indian baby League, Interstate men and women leagues is making our youth football efficient one at a time. The U-17 national men's and women's team stood the test of their potential like iron in the fire. The U-17 men's team recently qualifying for the Asian Games and the FIFA2019. The Indian dream may just come true. With the success of the hosting of U-17 FIFA World Cup in India, the AIFF has also showed an interest in hosting the U-20 Women's World Cup in India shortly. With the advancing of the era, Indians are dominating in almost every walk of life, majorly in academics. But why is that affecting the global outlook of India in the world of sport? The mind controls the body and hence when the right thinking Indians put their minds on something there is no stopping us. We have had a splendid history. But why stop there? We do know that the history was once the present, so instead of saying “WE CAN'T” we must stop, take a step back and ask ourselves, “WHYCAN'TWE?” Kimberley Pinto (XII Science B) INDIAN FOOTBALL DREAM TO REALITY SPORTS Find and circle all of the Sports that are hidden in the grid. The remaining letters spell a secret message - a Vince Lombardi quotation L W S E S S O R C A L O I F N N E F L R U I L U S L L L L O N B E V L E A N R N L L R L B O W L I N G O B N B N F A A A A T P Q H L S N G E A I T B I B B B U Y I S L K I T T N D D F Y N A T R B T A I A H L G E N M E O L G E E G E U A T S L T A K L I L S H K C U U Q R I I A H A L C G N C N S C R Q S D N F B D O Q N I R T U A O I O C S G C E V T I D A R T O B B E R R A S Y S N X A F E N C I N G E C V E R C A O R G N I D R A O B E T A K S L B T W R E S T L I N G N I I K S I S R W I A L A I A J R E C C O S N H O C K E Y S W I M M I N G I N G ARCHERY BADMINTON BASEBALL BASKETBALL BILLIARDS BOCCE BOWLING BOXING CRICKET CROQUET CYCLING DARTS FENCING FISHING FOOTBALL GOLF HANDBALL HOCKEY JAI ALAI LACROSSE POLO RACQUETBALL RUGBY RUNNING SKATEBOARDING SKATING SKIING SOCCER SOFTBALL SQUASH SURFING SWIMMING TENNIS VOLLEYBALL WRESTLING VIEWPOINT
BASKETBALL MY SPORT, MY PASSION, MY DREAM From the Diary of a Student “Every Great Dream begins with a Dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world” - HARRY TRUEMAN. Year 2008, I joined St. Britto H/S; in STD II... during interval I would dribble the ball on my school basketball court. When in STD V...I would stand in the Assembly hall of my school with the breeze hitting my face and would be staring at students playing and get restless to be one among them. My dream of being in the team did not remain a dream but rather I took up the challenge, in spite of not being a 6 footer, that's what basketballers are, and all through my middle school I would dedicatedly practice for 3 hours in a day (before school would commence, during interval and after school) Then in STD VIII… the school was fortunate to appoint a coach who taught me 'Never to take defeat and never quit'. My 1st State Nationals to Chhattisgarh came in STD VIII followed by school tournaments winning 3rd place at State level. This was not enough I wanted to achieve more, wanting to get my school to the No: 1 and Yes! We did it. When in STD IX it was a glorious year when my team brought home the STATE CHAMPIONSHIPAFTER 17 LONG YEARS. The same year saw me through with 2 Nationals, one State and the other - Khelo India. (Chhattisgarh & Telangana) Summer of 2017, I attended a 21-day advanced training in Basketball at Jain University, Grassroots India-AcademyBangalore. In August 2017, Grassroots Academy announced the selection of 16 players to Arizona, USA, for intense 40 hours training by UBA coaches...Jon and Jody. I was one amongst those selected to train. It is said when opportunities knock at your door, it could be one for a lifetime and we should grab it little knowing it might not come again. And that's what I did; At last, I had reaped the benefits of my hard work. My dream was accomplished. (The Beginning) Monday, Oct 16, 2017, woke up at 3:30 AM all too excited to board the flight to Bangalore. My Mum and Dad accompanied me to Bangalore to see me off to the U.S.A. Tuesday, Oct 17, 2017, hardly slept and woke up at 2:30 AM, got ready, bag and baggage and headed to the International Airport Kempegowda. On reaching the airport, met the team along with Head coach Puneeth Suresh, who would be accompanying us, and rest of the Grassroots team and parents of every team player. Clicked a few group pictures and bid farewell to my parents with mixed feelings of happiness and sadness as for the first time I'd be traveling alone internationally for a period of 21 days. Then, we boarded the 7 AM flight to London via British Airways. Reached Heathrow and thereafter boarded the flight to Dallas from Heathrow, London. On reaching Dallas I had a lucky moment as I met 2 times Olympic Winner coach Jeff Williams. From there, took off to Tucson and alas in 2 hours we were HERE! Our new home for 21 days. Collected our baggage and met up with our coaches Jon, Jody and Austin. Drove to the hotel Hampton Inn and Suites by Hilton and crashed on the bed!
Wednesday, Oct 18, 2017, being very excited that I was finally in the country where my favorite sport was born, I could not sleep as I was really excited. As it was our rest day, I took the chance of going around checking out the place and clicking pictures. Around 10:30 AM Coach Jody visited us and had an interactive session with us. As the team was getting ready to go for lunch I took the opportunity to personally interact with Coach Jody. We spoke a lot about education in the US, basketball and sports as a career and other various topics mostly related to sports. After 2 days of hardcore practice and an enjoyable night at the Old Tucson Western Studios for a Halloween Fright-Night adventure, nothing could make us all excited what Coach Jon and Puneeth had in store for us. Day 7, Sunday, Oct 22, 2017 (Game day), following Sunday Service, we went to a near-by outdoor court –which was the grounds where coaches Jon and Jody used hold practices with their players before joining the UBA- to play a 3x3 game amongst ourselves. We learned a lot from that small match-up. And individually I needed to learn how to develop a steady mindset whilst playing. Day 8, Monday, Oct 23, 2017, held a great surprise for us all as we were about to witness a Live NBA game. It was a dream-come-true for us all. But even before the NBA game, we were taken by surprise as UBAFinals MVP Mr. Jimmy Scroggins of the Mumbai Challengers was awaiting us at the practice facility. He helped us improve our game and talked about life lessons as he is a motivational speaker off-the-court. We came back to the hotel and left for Phoenix to witness the –Phoenix Suns v/s Sacramento King-game. To be a part out there, was just breathtaking. After hectic 4 hours a day training for 21 days, the team was given a surprise day out to the GRAND CANYON one of the seven Natural Wonders of the world. We had the opportunity to mix with the Red Indians and watch them dance. Followed by a few more outings to the Malls and shopping sites we were ready to depart, but even before we packed the last item into our bags our coaches who were hard taskmasters wanted us to practice and play a 5 on 5 against each other... To sum it all I was leaving with an amazing feeling that at last, I shot a buzzer beater. Finally, the curtains fall with our journey back to India, back Home. I was leaving Tucson with mixed feelings of sadness and joy too; a joy to be back home, after all, HOME is a HOME. “I am probably luckier than most”. My parents are ever supportive, they have been my backbone all through my journey to reach my goal and I have FAITH in THEM and Believe that they will see me through my end goal… to have a professional career in basketball. Jayden Pais (XI Science B) BASKETBALL MY SPORT, MY PASSION, MY DREAM From the Diary of a Student continued...
The homesickness already began to set in. Leaving my home and friends had dug a deep pit in my stomach but it was overwhelming to represent Goa as their captain for Na onals. Leading those amazing individuals, I was determined to make my State and coaches proud. The under-16 Na onals in Udaipur, Rajasthan were my opportunity. As we began our 2 day journey to Rajasthan through Bombay, we passed me through charades and card games. We had a hec c scramble pushing through all the Mumbai sta on chaos in Bandra. On touching down in Rajasthan we scurried to the hotel and rushed to the stadium to get our medicals done so we could finally get back and catch a few winks. We were excited to know that Goa was in the C-pool which meant we were in the top 12 teams! The en re next week's rou ne was morning games, then breakfast at the mess –did I men on its always pure vegetarian, then watch a few games and get trapped back in the hotel room ll the next day. We always slept 5 in a room so when we had evening matches we would have late night Maggie or go to one room and have a slumber party. But that too we had a curfew and no phones, which was a real bummer. For our first match against Delhi we all played tough but got leveled 30-63. We all now had a chance to pick up our game and work on our flaws for the Gujarat game where we really played well but lost by 3 points. This me we really had to step it up and prove Goa isn't always 'susegad' because the next round would decide whether we play further or not, and it was with U arakhand. At the mess we were all s ll low with the loss but things were about to get worse. We received bad news that our top 5 players wouldn't be able to play anymore since we already represented Goa three mes previously. Even with our bad luck we cheered and carried our team right through it emerging victorious with three wins against U arakhand, Meghalaya and Tripura. We all celebrated victoriously since now we were in the loser's knockout semifinals; where the winners go on to play the quarter finals of the Na onal. Last minute informa on reached us that we had to play the next morning's first match against Himachal Pradesh and they were a tough team to beat. But since our coaches pulled a few strings we were able to play and defeat them 19-29. That night we celebrated like royalty and finally got to eat chicken as our reward! But we all knew ahead for the finals tomorrow of the knockouts we would play against our old nemesis Chandigarh. Morning came and the game was done, I guess all the wins made us feel too secure because we ended up with Chandigarh s ll retaining their wins against Goa. Now since we had finally finished all our games we could go out, but there was only one problem…we were leaving that same night! It was a gamble with our boys' team across the lake city. Later that evening we watched the semifinals and finals of the tournament where the Rajasthan boys took it home and the Punjab girls stood out. That night we le and in a day or two we were home. I regre ed leaving, and between being sa sfied that I played well, and the thought of all my new friends across India, I wished everyday could've been like them. Those sweet memories in the pool, roaming aimlessly in the hotel, making new friends and high-fiving strangers on the Marine Drive in Bombay a er our li le detour from the Managers in the Oberoi. Those are the kind of days that I would relive even if they were my last. Shimei Nathan (XI Arts) COURT COMEBACK : SHOOT, SWISH, SUCCESS!
There are only 3 steps to success and they are bronze, silver and gold. I took my first step when I ran the 100m hurdles in the Na onal West-Zone Junior Championship 2017 in Nagpur, Maharashtra. I represented my State many mes in various disciplines and it was such an honor but this experience is a personal favorite. The trip always began with sleepy athletes catching the midnight train to our gra fying des na on. We were joined by the coaches, managers and a few over protec ve parents. Our Goa team had the biggest number of athletes compared to Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. We were about 180 of us grouped up in each train-car. Every compartment had blas ng music, a game of Dum Charades and UNO. There were a fair number of pranks pulled by each menacing member. During the ride embarrassing pictures, food in your hair and jokes about my accent in Konkani were normal. The long journey made all the familiar faces become the best group of friends. Here, age or language or any difference did not ma er. We proceeded through ‘The City of Oranges’ by rickshaw. On the way there were actually more bananas than oranges despite the city's name. A er se ling, we walked to the open track for medicals. It was a cloudy September day and there was only one main building. It began to pour heavily which sent the crowd dar ng for the main building. There were excep onal people enjoying the smell and feel of the pi er-pa er amongst the chaos of the crowd. The next day 6am morning prac ce was the best way to burn some nervous energy. But before that the scene at the washroom was truly horrifying and all I could think was “No”. The day of the Finals for my hurdles came and it was really nerve-wracking. Before the race…s ll and silent… ll the gunshot jolts every muscle and nerve. Before I crossed the finish line I pushed myself to cross my limits. I came third, behind two of the best girls in the country and my mother couldn't have had a prouder moment. She was most excited and was screaming more than ever. Before leaving Nagpur, the coaches and managers took all of us for a celebra on dinner for Goa. Our state athletes had brought home more than 10 gold medals alone, leaving aside the silver and bronze. Plus we won the Championship Trophy for Best State Marching in the opening ceremony. When we reached Goa sta on hugs and numbers were exchanged. There were more tears then expected as all our friends were now as close as family. I thanked my coaches who believed so much in me and helped me cross the greatest hurdle and achieve my dream. I brought home a pre y bronze medal, a new dream and a heart. Shimron Nathan (XI Arts) Life's Hurdles A Successful Sprint
THE SECRET IS TO BE HAPPY YOU ARE WORTHY OF HAPPINESS AND DESERVING OF SUCCESS You deserve to be happy. We must be clear on our vision of who we are, the goals we hold most sacred and what we deserve. Your sheer existence makes you worthy and deserving. You being a living, breathing being en tles you to the best experiences life has to offer. Start trea ng yourself like someone who is worth something. You can't cul vate worthiness un l you start loving yourself. You have to act first and worthiness will definitely follow. Karla Nazareth (XI Science A) He was the happiest boy I had ever met. There wasn't anyone who didn't enjoy his company. A tall, fair, fit boy loved by all. Just like his soul, his blue eyes were admired by everyone. This special sixteen year old could make anyone laugh and forget their sorrows. Sometimes, I wondered how he did it, so well. He shifted to Mumbai, my hometown a few months ago and in less than three months, he adjusted himself to the surroundings. He greeted everyone with his beautiful smile. He would sometimes be seen with beggars encouraging them. To some, it looked like a waste of time but to the beggars, it meant a lot. However, as time passed, I noticed that there was something strange about this boy. Every evening when the clock struck seven, he would be found nowhere. One day out of curiosity I decided to follow him. When the clock struck seven, the next day, I began to trail him. We walked for a good thirty minutes. After which, I saw something unexpected. This boy entered a very dirty tent which had dried blood stains on it. I panicked a little. What was he doing in there? I was full of fear but curiosity got the better part of me. What could it be? I had to go in and see for myself, I would regret not knowing. Could this saintly boy be a murderer or maybe a thief or something far worse? Soon, I was going to find out. Gingerly, I stepped into the tent, strange thoughts entered my head. Apervasive sense of sadness filled the insides of the tent as the boy was seated on a torn mat, a soiled photograph in hand, sobbing quietly. A pain wrenched face. To think of someone, so vivacious cry, simply didn't make sense. It reminded me of the quote, "The happiest ones are sometimes the loneliest too". I was overcome with empathy as I sat next to him. He looked at me. He wasn't at all surprised to see me. He knew that I had been following him. Slowly he poured his heart out to me. Three years ago, he was poor and lived happily in this very same tent with his mother and younger brother. Unfortunately, he had lost both of them in a fatal accident. A few months later, he was adopted by a rich British family. Even though he was eternally grateful to his new family, he missed his old family a lot. Every evening, he would come to the tent and stay till his heart felt better. I asked him how he managed to be so happy despite such suffering. He said that his mother had asked him to promise her that whatever happens in his life, he would be hopeful and let his smile spread happiness. This was his way of fulfilling his mother's only wish. Filled with compassion, I wrapped my arms around him hoping it would make him feel better. But I soon realised that neither a hug nor a rich family could ever make him feel warm and cherished as 'A dirty tent and an old photograph'. Rouzan Shaikh (XII Commerce B)
The faint songs and symphonies of the larks and bluejays ringing feebly beyond the sunbathed horizon announce tidings of the withdrawal of the sweltering summer heat. With the gradual retreat of the heat waves, the atmosphere settles in a languid calm and the earth dons an exuberant palette inclusive of the tints and hues of autumn - orange, ochre, amber, tan, auburn, etc. Dawn befalls to herald a melancholy and dewy morning. Gentle winds rustle timidly against the bronze-red leaves of the withering oak and willow. Squirrels scamper through the wilting tuft and fresh foliage sprawled across the earth, accumulating a hoard of acorns and chestnuts to last themselves through the forthcoming winter. Late-blooms ornate the sturdy ground with their fringes and frills bathed in flamboyant colours and balmy fragrances. Enlaced around the wooded barks and tree stumps, the English ivy and fragile vines wind and whirl stealthily, twisting their way up, gripping and clinging tenaciously, each convolution stiff from intense physical exertion and the torturous ascent. The silent meadows and valleys yellow in the wonted fall spirits as they usher into the mellow trance of renaissance. The brooks and becks slither almost soundlessly, occasionally gurgling its shallow crystalline waters. The subtle fragrance of acorns, evergreen pines, water lilies and, pecan pies stagnate the air; a breath inhaled in the embrace of aroma and pleasure. The ambience radiates the tenderness of the season; all warmth and glow; the sky, a churning sea of blue with a sparse spray of clouds. Autumn is ostentatious for melancholy and moroseness, however, it also incurs a calm; a sullen calm, that divulges and connects nature in serene, inconspicuous ways. Meditating in this therapeutic and tranquil ambience is a treat to the doleful soul that seeks peace amidst the chaos and ruin that reigns. Lizzen Camelo (XI Science A) FALL My life has never been devoid of colour. The pastel hues of the blossoms, the warm incandescence of the brightening aurora, the greys of the forlorn and melancholy winter; the colours of realism imploring those of unrealism, of whims and fancies like those of the rosy reds of the hushed lips or the immaculate gold of paradise. This is merely the superficial colour that defines everything visible and tangible. True colours, however, only exist in the chaos of one's mind- the place where imagination springs to life, amalgamating with reality to give life more depth and dimension. Neutrals personify me. The nudes constitute my demure and languid self. The whites symbolise the ethereal and naive part of me still seeking validation from a ruthless world. The greys personify my somber and woeful reveries woven languorously together in the dearth of conjuring optimistic insights. These subtle yet refined hues define my contemplative nature. My perception renders gaudy colours as the detriments of the unbecoming life of a being endowed with the abominal sins of greed, lust, envy, and pride. Vivid and enticing, these compel one to indulge in misdeeds, leaving one intoxicated and in ruins, and vulnerable to succumb to disillusions. Life, however, has a way of enlivening itself and the monotonous mundane of its dusky hue by a stroke of colour, of splendour, of youth. For youth equates colour is the universal truth. My childhood was splattered with the shades and hues of all the existent colors of the universe - the saffron of joy, the magenta of wonder, the sapphire of bliss, the amethyst of juvenility, the emerald of humility, the ruby of reverence, the amber of ambition; these were the orthodox truths of my childhood. So what do I envisage when I imagine colour? Is it just materialistic colour as of the golden beans of sunlight? Or the crystalline blue of the boundless sky? Or the shady green that costs the obtrusive oak canopy hovering over its chocolate bark? I'd say no. When I imagine colour, I imagine the abstractedness that resonates within the cosmos, the coherence of deciphering and distinguishing each attribute as it were, the entity that enables one to interpret the world and its copious contents. This is what I envision when I imagine colour. Lizzen Camelo (XI Science A) WHEN I IMAGINE COLOUR
“Who do we call a teen?” and the expected answer was to say, “those who are in the age group of 13-19 years”. But I had something else to say, “they are like me, who want to enjoy, make new friends, can't stay calm, happy and enthusias c about everything and everyone.” Teenagers, they say are the most misunderstood people on this planet. That's so true! They are treated like children and expected to act like adults. This annoys every teenager and the same is with me. I strongly agree with the famous line, “My Life, My Rules”! Every Teenager is an individual with his own rules, expecta ons and wishes; desires and dreams. We all feel that we know everything and that we are no longer kids. So we have our own philosophy that very o en conflicts with our parents. It is a fight of “I am right” v/s “You are wrong”. But let's not judge anybody. There are always case by case differences! There is always a conflict between the tradi onal parents and the rules they have followed in their teenage life. Opposing this would be our modern teenage ways and the days. An example of the o en conflict raising situa on would be, “Return before 7pm”. For us, the me to be with friends would be at 7pm. But whatever the conflict, there are o en good reasons that our parents have in jus fying their rules and the issues. The school is also another place where our conflicts begin- with teachers and with peers. In a conversa on with my teacher, I realised that my teacher also had a similar teenage life like ours - conflicts, insecuri es, self-consciousness and sour experiences. It's all a part of teenage life. I can't take sides, I can't preach, but o en a thought that takes me into a reflec ve mode. I realise that all those who care for us are always protec ve about us, like our parents. All those who create gossip about us and have conflicts with us are going through the same conflic ng issues like us. People we trust are young like us. All confused and s ll finding the right path. We are all led by the same social web and media consumerism. In our confusion we create more confusion. We hurt our loved one and end up hur ng ourselves. So lets not panic because this is the right age. It is the age to find the right path through our conflic ng ways. If your rules aren't working well. Just hold on and see what your elders have to say. Probably their experienced ways can always guide us and our ways. Johanna D'Silva (XI Arts) TEENS OF TODAY
[SCENE I] INTRODUCTION Two friends Sam and Rahul plan a surprise meet a er many years, what kind of a meet it's going to be let us have a glance of it… SAM: Hey! Rahul, How are you? You have put on a lot of weight, dude. ( jokingly) What have you been having all these years? RAHUL: Sam, Don't come near me. Just stay back. SAM: Rahul, why are you ac ng weird. What's wrong with you? [Rahul removes his gun and point it towards Sam.] BACKGROUND VOICE [Phone rings] 1 Voice : Boss that man's useless. He is not doing things according to our plan. Should we go and do the job? 2 Voice: What's the ma er. First tell me... you dumbo. 1 Voice : Boss, that man's got a gun and he is poin ng it at our target. 2 Voice : Oh! that's not a problem . Let him complete the job . You just keep an eye on him. 1 Voice : Ok Boss. We will keep an eye on him. SAM: What's wrong with you Rahul? Are you gone nuts? RAHUL: Shut up and call the police Sam. Don't say a single word to me, otherwise I'll shoot you. SAM: OK OK. Cool down Bro. I'll call the police. Please don't shoot. [Sam calls the police. ..Phone rings] POLICE : Hello! Who is this… SAM: Sir, I'm Sam and I'm in danger. Please come and help me… POLICE: Where are you now? Tell me fast… SAM: Sir I'm in the garden next to Laxmi apartment. [Sam keeps the phone] SAM: See Rahul I have called the police now. Please keep your gun down. BACKGROUND VOICE 1 Voice : Boss, something's wrong our target just spoke to someone on his phone. 2 Voice: Let it be. Maybe Rahul is fulfilling his friend's last wish or giving him a last chance to talk to his close people or loved. RAHUL: I'm sorry Sam, it was nice having a good friend like you. SAM: What's wrong with you Rahul? What are you saying? RAHUL SHOOTS HIMSELF AND SAM IS IN A TERROR, SHOCKED AFTER SEEING WHAT HIS FRIEND HAD DONE. [The police arrive.] BACKGROUND VOICE 1 Voice : Boss our plan has failed. Our target is alive and safe too. 2 Voice: What do you mean he is safe? 1 Voice : The police are here. 2 Voice: What the police! Then, what are you doing there ? You fools, get out from there. Compere: It's indeed shocking. A friendly surprise meet, turns into a disaster. But, what made his friend do such a thing? Let us go back in me to know Rahul be er. [SCENE II] RAHUL: Uncle, do you need some help carrying the bucket? UNCLE: Oh! it's you again Rahul. Don't you get bored son helping me pick up my bucket of water daily? RAHUL: You see Uncle, this is the only me our A SKIT ON HUMANITY