The second day of Auxzeal 2015 began with a lot of excitement and anticipation. The Chief Guest Prof. Maria Fernandes, the Vice- Chairperson of W. B. Minorities Commission, along with the Guest of honour Rev. Sister Rose Ezarath FMA, Provincial of Salesian Sisters, Kolkata and Superior Sister Teresa A.was accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour and later felicitation. In her welcome address, Sister Principal Esther not just welcomed the guests but also informed the august assembly of the equal priority given to sports and co-curricular activities in Auxilium Convent School, Dum Dum. Sister Esther reiterated that such a momentous occasion as that required careful planning for months, attention to details, remarkable coordination and above all intense practice. The March past, and drills by the four houses- Blue, Green, Yellow, and Red, which were competitive this year, showcased all the points mentioned by her. After the declaration of the sports meet open by the Chief Guest, the Lichubagan Grounds, the venue for the meet, was occupied by one presentation after the other- the Welcome Dance (Suswagatam), Karate (classes VI and VII), House Drills based on different themes, and finally the Mass Drill. In between there were track and field events which reflected the energy and enthusiasm of students to excel. The meticulous execution of these events brought about loud applause and cheer from the audience.
The Christmas message reminded everybody of the virtues of love and sacrifice in keeping with the festive season associated with Jesus' birth. Our Sister Superior, in a surprise announcement, felicitated Chandraja Guha of XII C and her parents for her cent percent attendance in the school since nursery. With this initiative, the Management of ACS, Dum Dum, seeks to inspire students to be regular and punctual in attending school as well as be active participants in all events in the school calendar. The Auxiband kept rhythm to the entire proceedings of the day.
The Chief Guest, in her speech, expressed her wonder at the performances hoping that parents would realize that only such a holistic vision of child development, as followed in ACS, Dum Dum, can ensure a steady future and equip girls proficiently in modern world. The scintillating programme came to a culmination after the vote of thanks and the national anthem. The participation of each and every student of the school, in some capacity or the other, ensured the success of Auxzeal, 2015.
Mrs. Raka Bhattacharya