ANTHONIAN INVESTITURE CEREMONY 2019

ANTHONIAN INVESTITURE CEREMONY 2019

The Bible says in the book of Proverbs: “without wise leadership the nation is in trouble.”

St. Anthony’s High School celebrated the highest level of leadership among the students by conducting the Investiture Ceremony 2019 on 21^st January.  This auspicious day marked one of the most significant events of the institution’s annual calendar, where students from classes 11, 10 and 9 were invested with portfolios of student office bearers.  The programme began with the Holy Mass presided over by His Grace Archbishop Thomas D’Souza, Fr. B.L.Mathai, Headmaster of St. Anthony’s High School, Fr. John Soren, Asst. Headmaster, Fr. Soosai Manickam, Fr. Neethi Das, Fr. Gnana Peppin and Fr. Michael Biswas. All the reverend priests then participated in the ceremonial blessing of the school as the Anthonian School choir melodiously chanted the hymn – “On this School your blessing Lord”.

The investiture began with the march past of the chief office bearers of the academic session that concluded recently.  “The old order changeth yielding place to the new" said Lord Tennyson. The former School Captain Stephen Alam handed over the school flag to Shreyanksh Saha, the newly appointed School Captain, the former school Vice – Captain, Rohan Singh to Charles Akash Bar and the former Games Secretary, Satyajit Barua to Rahul Rao.  The office bearers of the four houses – namely Dragon, Unicorn, Griffin and Phoenix received their insignia from the Headmaster and the respective house representatives.  The portals of the great institution then echoed with solemn oath of office whereby the student leaders pledged to “serve our school with responsibility and loyalty.”

This was followed by the unveiling of the pure silver trophy of Oratio – the grand inter school Elocution contest hosted by St. Anthony’s High School.  The trophy has been sponsored by Mr. Murli Punjabi – an alumnus of this very institution.  Md. Sabir an Anthonian of class 9 was the first proud recipient of the impressive trophy.

The motto of St. Anthony’s High School is “Fortitudo” – developing moral bravery, courage and physical strength.  The “Fortitudo Award" was presented to Safwan Ahmed Aziz of Class 12 for his committed service to the school.

At the short get-together of the priests and teachers in the Camille Limbourg Audiorium, his Grace Archbishop Thomas D’Souza congratulated the Anthonians for planning and executing the investiture ceremony as meticulously and smoothly as a synchronized orchestra.                        

-Kanchan Gupta

HOLY MASS

The Investiture Ceremony was preceded by Holy Mass presided over by His Grace Archbishop Thomas D'Souza, Frs. Soosai Manickam, Neethi Doss, Michael Biswas, and the Headmaster, Fr. B.L. Mathai and Asst. Headmaster, Fr. John Soren

FELICITATION OF ARCHBISHOP THOMAS D'SOUZA

 His Grace, Archbishop Thomas D'Souza being felicitated by the Headmaster, Fr. B.L. Mathai

  

School Captain, Shreyanksh Saha, being handed over the school flag by His Grace Archbishop Thomas D'Souza

UNVEILING OF THE ORATIO TROPHY

The ORATIO trophy being unveiled by His Grace Archbishop Thomas D'Souza, Headmaster, Fr. B.L. Mathai and Sponsor, Mr. Murli Punjabi.

HANDING OVER THE ORATIO TROPHY  

The ORATIO trophy being handed over to winner of 2018, Md. Sabir.

FORTITUDO AWARD

The FORTITUDO AWARD 2019 was won by Safwan Ahmed Aziz. 

NEW YEAR MESSAGE FROM THE HEADMASTER

Happy New Year 2017!!! 

 January , 2017

 Perhaps you were up late on 31st night, ringing in 2017. Put on the coffee. We’ll wait. The new year begins as an empty slate with nothing but a sense of incalculable  possibilities and hope. As Henry Ward Beecher wrote in 1882, “Every man should be born again on the first of January. But the year will soon be filled with activities, promises and commitments, pleasures and disappointments, work, play, friends and family members. We predict it will be a busy one. Most people these days seem to eschew New Year’s resolutions, having found them either impossible to keep or a trivial idea in the first place. Aren’t we always trying to do better? But there’s something about the new year that can be inspirational. It’s the quintessential time to make necessary and beneficial changes. A new calendar can be just as powerful a motivating force as a new job, a new relationship, a new home. Some make lists. Author Neil Gaiman’s simple new year’s suggestion is: “Whatever it is you’re scared of doing, do it.” It can also be a good time to break with harmful patterns of the past; to release grudges and forgive; to say “Enough of that” and move on. The new year will bring changes, as every year does. And though changes can be challenging and uncomfortable, they’re a necessary part of life. It’s best to face them head on rather than cling to the comforts of past memories. A new beginning is valuable. We hope its promise will last long into the year. May “The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace.”’ (Numbers 6: 24-26) 

ALL THE BEST
FROM REV. FR. DEVRAJ FERNANDES

TEACHERS' DAY CELEBRATION 2016

Fifth of September every year is celebrated throughout the nation to mark the birth anniversary of the most beloved teacher of our country, Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan. This day is celebrated as Teachers’ Day.

The students of the Anthonian family celebrated Teachers’ Day with lots of joy and enthusiasm to pay the teachers their heartiest tribute for their tireless efforts in inspiring students. It is said that teachers are the backbone ofsociety. They play a great role in shaping the careers of their students.

The entire programme was organized by the senior students of the school. There were number of performances by the students to demonstrate their love and respect for their teachers. The performances were presented by both junior and senior boys.

The programme was begun with a welcome song sung by the choir of the institution, which made everyone assembled there very proud. The next item was a dance performance by the junior students of our school.  Safwan Ahmed Aziz of Class 10A gave a speech and came up with a PowerPoint presentation.

At the end of the programme, Headmaster Fr. Devraj Fernandes gave an inspiring message. All the hard work was appreciated by all the teachers. 

Safwan Ahmed Aziz delivering his address to teachers

The emcees, Shoaib Ali Mallick and Rashid Asghar

The teachers in the auditorium

The dance item

Mrs. Debjani Biswas delivering her speech

School Vice Captain, Stephen Alam, entertains with a song

Fr. Devraj Fernandes

INTER- DIOCESAN SCHOOL DEBATE 2016

The Inter Diocesan School Debate took place at Camille Limbourg Auditorium on 17^th September, 2016. The debate was hosted by St. Anthony’s High School. The participating schools including the host were St. Mary’s School, Loyola High School, St. Aloysius Orphanage and Day School, Megh Mala Roy Education Center, St. Joseph’s School, Kharagpur and Christopher Day School, Kharagpur.  The Headmaster, Fr. Devraj Fernandes, spared no effort in making the event a success.

The judges for the contest were Mrs. Nivedita Bhattacharjee, Ms. Sufia Khatoon and Dr. Amit Shankar Saha. The chief Guest on the occasion was Mr. Aniket Roy Deb, principal of St. Thomas’ Day School. The topic for the debate was- In a democracy the citizens have the right to choose their own lifestyle.

Two students of each school were to speak for and against the topic respectively. They debated the topic hotly with original ideas and observations. All the students spoke eloquently enough to impress the judges, who later declared that it was tough for them to decide the winner. Md. Asif, of St. Anthony’s High School was adjudged Best Speaker and Argha Palodhi, of St. Joseph’s School, Kharagpur was Runner Up. St. Joseph’s School was also adjudged Champion School.

                                           

   Chief Guest, Mr. Aniket Deb Roy

Judges: from right- Ms. Nivedita Bhattacharjee, Ms. Sufia Khatoon and Mr. Amit Shankar Saha

Headmaster, Fr. Devraj Fernandes with the winners, Md. Asif (St. Anthony's High School) Argha Palodhi and K. Devi Srikanth (St. Joseph's School, Kharagpur)

Farhan Fahim (St. Anthony's High School) debating against the motion: In a Democracy Citizens have the Right to choose their own Lifestyle)

ST. ANTHONY’S HIGH SCHOOL INTER HOUSE ATHLETIC SPORTS MEET 2015

The Inter House Athletic Sports Meet of St. Anthony’s High School was held on 21^st February 2015 with great fanfare at the Calcutta University Ground. The event was held after a gap of three years and the enthusiasm shown by students in participating in the various competitive events and the teachers in organizing them was evidence of this fact. The Calcutta University grounds wore a festive look with shamianas for parents and guardians and a makeshift stage for guests erected close to the pavilion. Elaborate arrangements were made to ensure smooth functioning of the event.

The Chief Guest, Dr. Faud Halim, accompanied by Guest of Honour, Dr. Amritlal Chakraborti arrived at the stroke of 9 a.m. to ensure that the program could begin on time. Their arrival was followed by the ceremonial March Past by the four houses of the school, Dragon, Phoenix, Unicorn and Griffin. The School flag was then hoisted by the Headmaster, Fr. Devraj Fernandes and the Chief Guest. That was followed by the School Anthem and the torch run by the Captains of the houses and the School Captains culminating in the handing over of the torch by the Games Secretary to the Headmaster. The flame being lit the oath was taken by the participants and the games began. The races were a sight to behold as the runners gave it all they were worth. Prize distribution of events

held earlier was also held for events like Discus Throw, Javelin and High Jump. The school also hosted three drills, one each from the junior, middle and senior school. The relay races and tug of war were the most thrilling as they brought all the spectators to their feet. The parents and guardians as well as ex- students had an item each to participate in. The Chief Guest was all praise for the manner in which the games were conducted. He also praised the athletic skills of the students. The Champion House was awarded to Green House and the March Past prize was given to Yellow House. The sportsman of the year was Shah Waqarul Haque of Class 10 A. The Headmaster mentioned the painstaking way the teachers arranged the games and conducted the event and thanked all who contributed to making the event a success. 

 

 

THE ANTHONIAN ANNUAL FUN FIESTA 2015

The Annual Fun Fiesta of the year 2015 was held with the enthusiasm and fanfare associated with the event every year. Fr. Dominic Gomes, Vicar General of Kolkata Archdiocese, was the Chief Guest on the occasion. He inaugurated the Fete and addressed the students and teachers present there in a very encouraging manner. The Headmaster, Fr. Devraj Fernandes, and  Asst. Headmaster, Fr. Siluvai Pitchai, were accompanied by Mrs. Angelina Mantosh Jasnani, a benefactor of the institution. The dignitaries went around trying their luck at various stalls that hosted games of skill and of fortune. Many new games were added this year to enhance the attraction of the event. 

 

 

THE INVESTITURE CEREMONY 2015

The Investiture Ceremony for the new student office bearers for the academic session 2015 was held with traditional aplomb on Friday 16^th January at the school ground. The entire student body of the Secondary School was assembled to witness the event.

The Chief Guest for the occasion was the Archbishop of Kolkata Diocese His Grace Thomas D’Souza. His annual presence on the solemn occasion attaches a certain gravitas to the event that is irreplaceable. He was accompanied by Rev. Fr. Moloy D’Costa, Inspector of Diocesan Schools and ex- student of the institution. A solemn Mass was celebrated by them in the company of the Headmaster, Fr. Devraj Fernandes and Asst. Headmaster, Fr. Siluvai Pitchai. The school was blessed by His Grace after the Mass was concluded.

The Investiture Ceremony began with a march past by the outgoing Captains and Vice Captains who later handed over the flags and badges to the present office bearers. First and Second Monitors of all secondary classes were also invested on the occasion.

 

 

SCHOOL CAPTAIN: NAISH HAQUE AMIN

SCHOOL VICE-CAPTAIN: BRIAN STEVEN GOMES

SCHOOL SECRETARY: ANTHONY THOMAS

THE HOUSE OFFICE BEARERS

RED	BLUE	GREEN	YELLOW
TOUSIF AKRAM -10B (C)	AVI CHOWDHURY – 10B (C)	SHAH WAQUARUL HAQUE – 10A (C)	MAZHAR MANNAN – 10A (C)
ANISHWAR GUPTA – 10A (VC)	AYUSH KR. SHARMA – 10B (VC)	AMANULLAH – 10A (VC)	SHAHBAZ AKHTAR – 10B (VC)
SK. BADE ALI MOLLAH – 10A (SEC)	MD. SHAJEED – 10B (SEC)	AHMED FARAZ – 10A (SEC)	SARFARAZ ALI MULLICK – 10B (SEC)
AASHISH KR. GUPTA – 10A	MD. UZAIFA – 10A	ANUBHAV BAJPAI – 10A	ALEXANDER DAS – 10A
AKIF NAWAZ – 10A	KUNAL KR. SHAW – 10 A	ARBIND KERKETTA – 10A	ASAAF MOHIUDDIN – 10A
BIRENDRA PRATAP SINGH – 10A	FRANKY RAHUL BISWAS – 10A	FAIZAN AKHTAR – 10B	SAGAR KR. SHAW – 10A
ROHIT DEB – 10B	MD. AAKIF SANAID – 10A	RAHUL ROY – 10B	MD. FARZAN ZIA – 10A
YASIR AHMED – 10B	AATIF AHMED – 10A	SALEET KHAN – 10B	SYLVESTER SANDIP ROY – 10A
MOHAMMED FARHAN – 10B	MD. AAMIR – 10A	ZEESHAN KHAN – 10B	IRFAN RAHIL – 10A
JASSI JAISWAL – 10B	ASHUTOSH GUPTA – 10A	TAHA RAHMAN – 10B	SHAHJAHAN ALAM – 10B
MD. SALMAN KHAN – 10B	RISHI KR. DAS – 10B	SOUMAYAJIT NARU – 10B	BEHZAD MEHNDI MURAD – 10B
MD. AMAN ALAM – 9A	ANUP SINGH – 9A	TAFSIR ALI – 9A	ABU SHOAIB JAMIL – 9A
FARHAN FAHIM – 9B	SAMEER ALAM – 9A	MD. KAIF ANSARI – 9B	MD. ASIF – 9A
MD. SAHEL – 9B	MD. AASIF RAZA KHAN – 9B	UZAIR AHMED – 9B	EJAZ AHMED – 9A
ZEESHAN ALI – 9B	FARDEEN ALI – 9B	MD. FARIDUR RAHMAN – 9B	MD. WAZIB SADIK – 9B