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Dear & Loving Students, Teachers, Parents and Friends,

It is a matter of pride and honour for me to pen down a few lines for ‘GRACIANA’ the annual magazine of Cardinal Gracias High School. GRACIANA is a platform for our students where they get the opportunity to bring out their talents by writing articles, poems, stories and drawings. It also depicts the picture of the curricular and co-curricular activities of the school.

Cardinal Gracias High School is the second home for children where they grow up physically, intellectually, psychologically and spiritually. Though there are so many children in each class, the class teachers try to know them individually and care for their needs. Special care is taken for the weaker students.

The school management, teaching staff, non teaching staff and PTA play a vital role for the upbringing of the children. Children are motivated and moulded to face the challenges of life and the world. Besides academic excellence, our students have taken part in inter-school level competitions and have won many prizes.

I take this opportunity to thank our dynamic and hard working principal Rev. Fr. Sabu Thomas, O. Praem, Head master primary section Rev. Fr. Sojan John, O. Praem, Co-oridnator pre-primary section Rev. Fr. Prem A. O. Praem and all teaching and non teaching staff for your commitment and selfless service to this institution.

May Almighty God bless the entire Gracian family.

God Bless You,

Yours faithfully,

Fr. Benedict Kerkettta, O. Praem(Manager)

Manager’s Message

A bad workman always blames his tools.

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Dear readers,

We are delighted to present and dedicate the 13th edition of Graciana to the great soul of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, a legendary personality, who was a true inspiration not only for Indians but also for people all over the world. His quotes have ignited young minds with the passion to master life skills and avail wings to their dreams.

“Learning gives creativity; Creativity leads to thinkingThinking provides knowledge; Knowledge makes you great.”

A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

“Values, the Foundation of Education” is the scholastic theme for the academic year 2015-16. Values and credibility are the two predominant tools to encounter challenges with confidence and determination in this competitive world. The cover page focuses on the fundamental values instilled in our students for their successful future.

Cardinal Gracias High School provides the platform for all students who aspire to explore new horizons and cross new frontiers. This edition of Graciana encapsulates various achievements and accolades garnered by the Gracianites. Moreover it also resonates with their perception and appreciation of various events held during the academic year 2015-16. The article, ‘The Secret of My Success’ by Mst. Noel Sequeira, S.S.C. Topper 2014-15, would be instrumental to motivate and guide our students to set higher goals and achieve greater heights in all their endeavours.

The entire Gracian family bewails over the sad demise of Ms. Christy Anthony Kumar, Secondary staff. We express our sincere condolence to her bereaved family. May her soul attain eternal peace.

We thank the Almighty Father for His grace towards the accomplishment of this magazine. We are highly grateful to the support and guidance extended by our Principal Rev. Fr. Sabu Thomas and our Manager Rev. Fr. Benedict Kerketta towards the publication of this volume of Graciana. In a special way we express our gratitude to all the contributors of this edition.

Looking forward to please your senses…….

Ms. Rubina Franklin

Editor's Column

2 A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.

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Dear Gracianites,The academic year 2015-16 began with a new scholastic theme “Values, The Foundation of Education”. Education to be complete must be humane. It must include not only the training of the intellect, but the refinement of the heart and discipline of the spirit. - Dr. S. Radhakrishnan. It is high time to focus on a value based education. We need a God fearing, compassionate and cultured future generation.

A lot of effort was put to improve the academic standard of the school. We are proud to announce that we had 99.33% result from 301 students who appeared for the S.S.C. Board Exam March 2015. Congrats to the students, teachers and parents.Teaching learning process has moved from Teacher-centered to Learner-centered and now to Learning-centered. Therefore we need to create an atmosphere of learning at home and in the school. We have gone much ahead in this direction by providing smart boards in each class room, computer lab with new computers and of course the CCTV cameras to provide a safe, secure and disciplined atmosphere in the school.Today we speak of multiple-intelligence and multi-tasking, hence students are encouraged to involve in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities to have a holistic growth which will prepare them to be global citizens. We appreciate the outstanding performance of our students in art, craft, music, dance, sports and games. The Graciana will take you through some precious moments.The Gracian family expresses its sincere thanks to Rev. Fr. Anthony Fernandes O.praem, the former manager, and a hearty welcome to Rev. Fr. Benedict Kerketta O.praem, the new manager and Rev. Fr. Sojan John O.praem, the newly appointed primary head master.We keep on record the great service of our retired Vice-principal Ms. Kusum Pramod, the head clerk Ms. Meenal Patil, the senior clerk Mr. Ravi Kumar and the Primary Head Mistress Ms. Sarita Mehta. We cherish the long years of your dedicated service to the school.We celebrated the silver jubilee of Ms. Usha Sridhar and Mr. Prashant Kadam of Secondary Section, Ms. Francisca Barrows of primary section and Ms. Perpetual D’costa, Ms. Josephine Fernandes and Ms. Yoland Pereira of pre-primary section. Congratulation and continue to be inspiring teachers.We appreciate the great support of St. Norbert Abbey Jamtara the Abbot and the councillors, the Norbertine Fathers from Netherland, Rev. Fr. Bernard Kestern, the entire S.W.I. team including Ms. Yoke Van Zutphen, Rev. Fr. Francis Xavier O.Praem C.P.C.P. and Rev. Fr. Prem Arockia O.praem.We are happy to be pen pals with the Archmere Academy a Norbertine school in USA. Thanks to the Director, Teachers and the students of Archmere for your concern and support.We cherish the sweet memories of our dear teacher, Late Ms. Christy Anthony Kumar. She will always remain alive in our hearts.A heart full of blessings to our S.S.C. batch 2016, praying for a good result and best wishes for your future studies and good career. With prayerful wishesFr. Sabu Thomas, O.PraemPrincipal

Message from the Principal

A burnt child dreads fire.

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“All of us do not have equal talent, but all of us have an equal opportunity to develop our talents.”

- A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam (15 October 1931 - 27 July 2015) was the 11th President of India from 2002 to 2007. A student of physics and aerospace engineering, Kalam was born and raised in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu.

He spent four decades as a scientist and science administrator, mainly at the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) and Indian (ISRO) and was intimately involved in India's civilian space programme and military missile development efforts. He thus came to be known as the Missile Man of India for his work on the development of ballistic missile and launch vehicle technology. He also played a pivotal organizational, technical and political role in India's Pokhran-II nuclear tests in 1998, the first since the original nuclear test by India in 1974.

Kalam was elected President of India in 2002. After serving a term of five years, he returned to his civilian life of education, writing and public service. In his book India 2020, Kalam strongly advocated an action plan to develop India into a "knowledge superpower" and a developed nation by the year 2020. He regarded his work on India's nuclear weapons programme as a way to assert India's place as a future superpower.

Kalam's 79th birthday was recognized as World Student Day by the United Nations. He has also received honorary doctorates from 40 universities. The Government of India has honoured him with the Padma Bhushan in 1981 and the Padma Vibhushan in 1990 for his work with ISRO and DRDO and his role as a scientific advisor to the Government. In 1997, Kalam received India's highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna, for his contribution to the scientific research and modernization of defence technology in India. In 2005, the Government of Switzerland declared 26 May as "Science Day" to commemorate Kalam's visit to the country. In 2013, he was the recipient of the Von Braun Award from the National Space Society to recognize excellence in the management and leadership of a space-related project.

On 27 July 2015, Kalam travelled to Shillong to deliver a lecture on "Creating a Livable Planet Earth" at the Indian Institute of Management, Shillong. Here he breathed his last and collapsed. India reacted to Kalam's death with an outpouring of grief, with numerous tributes made to the former President across the nation and on social media. The Government of India declared a seven-day state mourning period as a mark of respect. His demise was indeed a great loss for our nation and humanity at large.

Compiled byMs. Rubina Franklin

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THE MISSILE MAN AMONG THE STARS

A friend in need is a friend indeed.

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SECONDARY

RESULTS:

30th April 2016

REOPENING:

15th June, 2016

PRIMARY

RESULTS:

30th April, 2016

REOPENING:

13th June, 2016

PRE-PRIMARY

RESULTS:

23th April, 2016

REOPENING:

15th June, 2016

LEST WE FORGET

English 89/100Mst. Vinayak JadhavMst. Sameer BhosaleMiss. Dhanashree Shetty

Maths (Regular) 98/100Mst. Noel SequeiraMiss. Dhanashree ShettyMst. Praveen KanchanMst. Sachin Desai

Mst. Akshay MhatreMst. Sherwin PillaiMiss. Bhakti KambliMst. Siddhesh MestryMiss. Nikat OaziMiss. Simran WalkeMiss. Pinal Sonigra

Social Science 97/100Mst. Noel Sequeira

Mst. Sameer BhosaleMst. Vedant JagtapMst. Sayli PawarMiss. Komal ShelarMst. Sharan ShettyMst. Yatinraj ShastryMst. Praveen Kanchan

Marathi 91/100Miss. Sayli Pawar

Miss. Dhanashree Shetty

Hindi 91/100Mst. Sameer BhosaleMiss. Sayli Pawar

Maths (General) 98/100Miss. Komal Shelar

Science 97/100Mst. Nitesh Buswala

HIGHEST IN VARIOUS SUBJECTS

A MOMENT OF PRIDE

DATES TO REMEMBER

"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit." - Aristotle

SSC MARCH 2015 RESULTS

Overall Percentage : 99.33%Appeared : 301Passed : 299Distinctions : 112First Class : 58Second Class : 02

TOP RANKERS

2nd Ranker Miss. Dhanashree

Shetty92.80%

1st Ranker Mst. Noel Sequeira93.40%

3rd RankerMst. Sanil Chavan92.20%

3rd RankerMst. Sameer

Bhosale92.20%

3rd RankerMiss. Komal

Shelar92.20%

A good beginning makes a good ending.

EDITORIAL TEAMMs. Rubina Franklin (Secondary)

Ms. Hilda Pereira (Primary)Ms. Aarti Hatode (Pre-primary)

SUB-EDITORSMs. Sweedal Dias (Hindi & Marathi)

Ms. Renuka HarmalkarMs. Albina D'silva

Cover Page: Mr. Prashant Kadam

Photo Collage:Mr. Girish Gawade

Publishers:Manager: Rev. Fr. Benedict Kerketta, O. Praem

Principal: Rev. Fr. Sabu Thomas, O. Praem

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My Secret of Success(Mst. Noel Sequeira - S.S.C. Topper 2014-15)

Friends,

I am greatly honoured to share my views, ideas, guidance and success tips with you all.

Exams are an important part of our life. And when it comes to the S.S.C. Board Exams, you

must try to put your endless efforts possible. The main ingredient in the formula of success

is performing consistently.

Dedicating 4 to 5 hours of sincere study is very essential. Revision of each and every lesson

is a must. Give equal Importance to all subjects. Don’t study because you have to appear

for the examinations, but study to learn new things to keep with you for the rest of your

life. Pay attention to your teachers during the lectures. Getting distracted can make a great

difference in your understanding of the ongoing lesson.

Have a break of 10-15 minutes when you are involved in a serious study. You can think

about the subject and retain what you have studied so far. Prepare a schedule and follow it

sincerely. Every student has his/her own ‘ups’ and ‘downs’ regarding different subjects. But

you must take benefits of the ‘ups’ and work extremely hard towards overcoming the

‘downs’. In your leisure time, read newspapers, essay books, watch some scientific

channels pertaining to the syllabus. It may help you in answering your personal response

questions in your English papers. Play for few hours but you should know your limits!

You may get distracted by many things such as social networking websites like Face book,

what’s app, etc. But remember my dear friends; study should be your first priority. By the

end of December, you should finish your syllabus. Once you are thorough with everything,

start solving practice papers and the papers of the past S.S.C. board exams. It will help in

boosting up your self-confidence. Believe in yourself and have a positive attitude.

The motivation by our teachers and my parents combined with my own tireless efforts is

the real secret of my success. Truly said,” Greatness cannot be achieved without pain”.

6 A little knowledge is a dangerous thing.

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Ms. Kusum Pramod Ms. Sarita Mehta

A little spark kindles a great fire.

The Power of Mind When the mind is weak, A situation becomes problematic, When the mind is balanced the situation becomes a challenge, When the mind is stronger the situation becomes Opportunity.

To be doing good deeds is man's most glorious task.

- Sophocles

Ms. Kusum Pramod, a Science graduate with Physics as her major subject joined Cardinal Gracias High School as a Maths and Science teacher on 9th June, 1981. She had been an examiner for Geometry at the S.S.C. Board of Examination for more than 15 years. She had also been the House Incharge and the co-ordinator of the Science Exhibition for the senior category. She was a great support to the Hospitality Department and also headed the Maths faculty.

In October 2010, she was elevated to the post of the Supervisor and subsequently, to the post of the Vice Principal in August 2012. She was systematic and meticulous at work. She superannuated on 30th November, 2015 proudly completing 34 years and 5 months of dedicated service to our esteemed institution.

Be good! Do good! And the rest follows!' is her motto in life. She is a God fearing person and devoted to her vocation. She is an ardent lover of Nature and enjoys sight-seeing. Her hobbies are reading, cooking and listening to music.

We wish you, dear Kusum teacher, a very fruitful, healthy and happy retired life. The Gracian family will always miss you.

Ms. Rubina Franklin

Ms. Sarita Mehta joined Cardinal Gracias High School in the year 1985. She has rendered 30 years of dedicated and fruitful service towards this institution.

During her tenure as the Headmistress of the Primary Section, her commitment and dedication was worth laudable.

She was a person with an ever smiling face, strict, outspoken and easily approachable. She had a remarkable ability to manage things well. She was full of ideas, vibrant, energetic and always diligent at work. She was quick in decision making and always made herself available to us.

She was a person with huge reserves of energy who worked day in and day out without taking any leave. She was of course a motherly figure for all of us. She will be loved, cared and respected forever.

We will always be proud of you. Wish you long and a healthy retired life.

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RETIRE, RELAX, REJOICE...

Ms. Meenal Patil Mr. Ravi Kumar

A man cannot give what he hasn't got.

Life spent in service is the only fruitful life.

- M. K. Gandhi

Ms. Meenal Patil, the Head Clerk of Cardinal Gracias High School, was appointed as a substitute Clerk in October, 1978 in the Primary section. Owing to a clear vacancy, she was later appointed as a Junior Clerk for the primary section in June, 1979. She was transferred to secondary section as a Junior Clerk on 16th March, 1981. It was only because of her dedication, hard work and sincerity that she was elevated to the post of a Head Clerk on 1st December, 2009. She superannuated on 31st December, 2015, thereby putting in 37years and 2months of dedicated service to this institution.

She was so meticulous that she never left any official work unaccomplished for the day even if she was pre-occupied with other jobs. Besides her clerical work, she was always sensitive towards the academic section of the school. Like a loving gardener who nurtures the plants in his care, so also did Ms. Meenal Patil nurture the school office in her care wisely and lovingly. She also was well appreciated and respected by the Government Education Department for her gentleness. Her hobbies are listening to music and jokes, reading books and watching movies.

May your retired life bring you happiness, peace and joy in abundance.

Ms. Renuka Harmalkar

The Powers of mind are like the rays of the sun dissipated. When they are concentrated they illumine.

- Swami Vivekananda

Mr. Ravi Kumar, a senior clerk in the secondary section of Cardinal Gracias High School, was appointed as a Junior Clerk in the primary section in June, 1977. He was transferred to the secondary section as a Junior Clerk on 11th June, 1979. Later he was promoted to the post of a senior clerk on 1st February, 1998. He superannuated on 30th November, 2015 thereby putting in 38 years and 5 months of dedicated service to this institution.

Mr. Ravi Kumar was a humble, sincere and hard working person, ready to help the students as well as the staff with regards to any office task. He was a quiet person seen in the office guiding the Regular as well as Private S.S.C. candidates in filling their S.S.C. Board Examination forms. The School Leaving Certificates given to S.S.C. students along with their Board Mark Sheet was filled by none other than Ravi Sir in his beautiful handwriting. His hobbies are listening to music and regularly reading the newspaper.

The Gracian family acknowledges and appreciates your selfless service. We wish you a healthy and peaceful retired life.

Ms. Renuka Harmalkar

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SOARING IN SILVER SKIESMs. Usha Sridhar Mr. Prashant Kadam

A man is known by the company he keeps.

In character, in manner, in style, in all things, the supreme excellence is simplicity.

- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Ms. Usha Sridhar, a graduate in English Literature, became a member of the Gracian family in 1990. She teaches English and History to the senior students. She has headed the English Faculty from 2006 to 2012. Since 2005 she has been an examiner for English at the S.S.C. Board of Examination. She has the credit of being the editor of the school magazine, The Graciana. Her assistance to the Hospitality and Social Service Departments is noteworthy. She has been in charge of Inter-School Competitions for several years. In 2012 she led nearly fifty students to St. Stanislaus High School, Bandra West for an interaction with our former President, Late Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. She has trained a number of students to participate and win laurels in Inter-School and Inter-House Elocution Competitions and deliver speeches on innumerable occasions. At present she is the secretary of the Parent-Teacher Association.

Simplicity, patience and compassion are the greatest treasures of Ms. Usha Sridhar. Her approachable nature has won the hearts of her colleagues as well as her students. Reading, cooking and listening to music are her hobbies.

We congratulate you, dear teacher, for your 25 years of committed service to Cardinal Gracias High School.

Ms. Rubina Franklin

The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance.

- Aristotle

Mr. Prashant Kadam, a diploma holder in Arts (ATD), joined Cardinal Gracias High School in 1990. In the year 1995 he became a graduate in Arts (GDA; commercial) and in 2010 Art Master (AM). He conducts Elementary and Intermediate Government Drawing Grade Exams for the students of std.VII and VIII respectively. Since 2010 he has been an examiner at the Government Drawing Grade Exams. He has the honour of being the judge for various Inter-School Drawing Competitions. Apart from training students in mono-acting, dance and skits for H-Ward competitions, he has also been a member of the Decoration Committee of the venue for the H-Ward competitions. He has successfully headed not only the Discipline Committee but also the Cultural Committee. His aesthetic sagacity has facilitated him to mentor dazzling dance performances and skits for Annual Days and other cultural programmes. Currently he is the Staff Secretary of the Secondary Section.

Mr. Prashant Kadam is friendly and jovial by nature. He has built a good rapport with the staff members and the students as well. Painting and singing are his passion.

We congratulate you, dear sir, for completing 25 years of dedicated service to the institution.

Ms. Rubina Franklin

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SOARING IN SILVER SKIES

A penny saved is a penny earned.

Ms. Francisca Barrow

Ms. Francisca Barrow, a graduate in English Literature, joined Cardinal Gracias High School in the year 1990. She has rendered

25 years of dedicated service towards this institution. As a person she is always cheerful, full of humour, friendly, easy going, fun loving and a familiar figure.

She is sincere, hardworking and well suited to bring out the best in her students. She is full of innovative ideas, talented and very dedicated towards her duties. She has outstanding talents in dramatics and cre-ative arts. She is a keen learner, an instant performer and a good singer. Her dynamic personality and versatility are her greatest assets.

Our heartiest congratulations to you, dear teacher, for completing 25 years of sincere service in this institution.

Ms. Perpetual D costa

Teachers who love teaching teach children to love learning.

Ms. Perpetual who is fondly known as Peppy teacher is a very soft spoken and humble person. She is also gentle, caring and patient with the children. She shares a good rapport with everyone.

Congratulations teacher, on your completion of 25 years of service in our Norbertine family. We wish you all the best for your future endeavour.

Ms. Josephine Fernandes

She is a capable, devoted and hardworking person who takes keen interest in her students. She is a strict disciplinarian who is always

concerned about the smooth and perfect functioning of our section.

Congratulations teacher, on your completion of 25 years of service in this school. We wish you good luck and best wishes for your future.

Ms. Yoland Pereira

She is an enthusiastic and a dynamic teacher. She is organised and has a determination to overcome obstacles to ensure that

every goal is achieved.

Congratulation teacher on your 25 years of service in this institution. All the very best for your future.

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CONGRATULATIONS

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ADIEUWe wish our former Manager, Rev. Fr. Anthony Fernandes, happiness and fulfillment in his ministry. May God bless him with good health that he may serve the community under his care with additional zeal.

Rev. Fr. Benedict KerkettaWe welcome Rev. Fr. Benedict Kerketta, the new Manager of our esteemed institution.He also holds the honour of being the Superior of the

Norbertine Community, Mumbai.

Rev. Fr. Sojan JohnWe welcome Rev. Fr. Sojan John, the new Headmaster of the Primary Section. “Always in pursuit of Excellence” is his motto. He is not only an innovative and effective leader

but also a dynamic administrator.

Ms. Louiziana TuscanoOn 1st December, 2015 Ms. Louziana Tuscano was promoted to the post of a Supervisor. The Gracian family congratulates you, dear teacher. May you accomplish

all your tasks successfully.

Ms. Malika UsmaniThe Gracian family congratulates Ms. Malika Usmani for being elevated from the post of a Supervisor to the post of the Vice-Principal on 1st December, 2015. We

wish you, dear teacher, great success in all your endeavours.

Ms. Eugene VasMs. Eugene Vas was elevated to the post of the Head Clerk in the Secondary Office on 2nd January, 2016. We congratulate you, madam. May you achieve success in all

your accomplishments.

Mr. Jems EkkaOn 1st December, 2015 Mr. Jems Ekka was promoted to the post of a Senior Clerk in the Secondary Office. The Gracian family wishes you all the very best in all your tasks.

WEDDING BELLSMs. Brinal Rodrigues wedded to Mr. Macson Almeida

Ms. Lerisa Correia wedded to Mr. Selwyn MirandaMs. Astrid D’souza wedded to Mr. William Paul

The Gracian family wishes you a long happy married life.

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THE LAST FLIGHTMs. Christy Anthony Kumar

OBITUARYNever will we ever forget your gentle and bright face

May your soul get eternal rest and everlasting peace…..

May the Almighty grant eternal peace to the dear departed souls.

Ms. Christy Anthony Kumar (Staff member) Mst. Siddesh Sarode VII EMiss. Parsekar Shravani (Student) V C Ms. Diksha Sonawane VIII BMst. Sonawane Prashant (Student) VI E Ms. Sweta Gupta IX B

Mst. Prajwal Sonar IX CFATHER OF Ms. Mehak Khan IX DMs. Priyanka Carvalho (Secondary Staff)Ms. Usha Sridhar (Secondary Staff) MOTHER OF Ms. Veronica Fernandes (Primary Teacher) Ms. Anjum Shaikh II AMst. Sahil Gauda III A Ms. Manyata Varma II DMs. Palak Saroj III A Ms. Rinky Chawla IX CMs. Sarah Nandurkar III DMst. Gupta Ankushraj V C SISTER OFMiss. Roshni Sonar VII B Mr. Mangesh Pawar (Secondary Staff)Miss. Dimple Nandurkar VII C

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students on Children's Day. Her contribution towards the adornment of the notice boards is noteworthy.

Ms. Christy was a very simple, soft spoken and sweet personality. Her faith in God was indubitable. She was

a devoted daughter, wife, mother and teacher. She lived a principled life by working hard consistently.

Ms. Christy Anthony Kumar expired on 29th September 2015. Today she is not in our midst, yet she has made a special and permanent place for herself in the hearts of all the members of the Gracian Family. The staff and students of CGHS deeply mourn over her sad demise and will miss her always. We pray that Almighty Lord grant her soul eternal rest and everlasting peace.Ms. Shiela Ajay

You can shed tears that she has gone; Or can smile that she has lived.

You can close your eyes and pray that she will come back;

Or you can open your eyes and see all she has left.

Ms. Christy Anthony Kumar was born on 27th April 1986. She had done her Masters in History and was a Bachelor of Education. She became a member of the Gracian community in November 2006 and taught English and Social Studies to the students. As a teacher she was very sincere, dedicated and diligent. She was always a keen learner and motivated her students to be studious and disciplined. Being a member of the cultural committee, she played a prominent role in organizing cultural programmes for various events. She had been the House Incharge too. She had great interest in dance and would entertain the

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PRE-PRIMARY EVENTS

ST. NORBERT NURSERY AND KINDERGARTEN 2015 - 2016

All that glitters is not gold.

JUNE were happy to see their teachers The Pre-Primary staff meeting for the performing on stage. academic year 2015-2016 was held on 15th June 2015. Our Principal Rev. Fr. Prem DECEMBERArockia and our Manager Rev. Fr. Benedict Christmas Party was celebrated Kerketta were present. We began with a on 21st December, 2015. Each short prayer followed with a hymn. We child was given a gift and a welcomed our Manager Rev. Fr. Benedict packet of sweets. Christmas Party for Kerketta with a bouquet of flowers as a teachers was celebrated on 21st December token of our love and affection. 2015 Teachers were given snacks and a gift.

JULY JANUARYOur Co-ordinator Rev. Fr. Joseph Parachalil The Annual Nursery Fancy Dress celebrated his birthday on 13th July. Our Competition was held on 22nd January. Jr. staff presented him with a bouquet of K.G. Fancy Dress Competition was held on flowers. 23rd January. SR. K.G. Fancy Dress

Competition was held on 25th January. AUGUST Felicitation of Teachers who completed 25 Children coloured the years of service was on 25th January, 2016. National Flag as a class The Drawing Competition was held on activity and the teachers 29th January, 2016.explained the significance of it to them. FEBRUARY

The entire Gracian family went for a picnic SEPTEMBER to Monteria Resort Karjat on 3rd February Teachers’ Day was celebrated with a sump- 2016. Teachers had an awesome time and tuous lunch and fun-filled games. Teachers returned with sweet memories of the were given a lovely gift. picnic. This year the children of SR. K.G.

went for a picnic to Kidz Magica AC OCTOBER Amusement Park, Thane on 6th February. Pre-primary Examination was held from Children were taken for a joy ride in the 26th October to 4th November 2015. mono rail. Children were very excited and

they had a wonderful time.NOVEMBERChildren’s Day was celebrated on 6th MARCHNovember. There was a small programme Final Examination from 23rd conducted by the teachers. The children March to 9th April 2016.

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Winners of Fancy Dress Competition

Winner of Drawing Competition

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.

Nursery: Sr.KG:1st Prize Mst. More Mayank 1st Prize Miss. Parihar Komal2nd Prize Mst. Haidankar Siddhi 2nd Prize Miss. Inamdar Alaina3rd Prize Mst. Malvankar Aarush 3rd Prize Miss. Naik Bushra3rd Prize Miss. Kanse Prachita 3rd Prize Miss. More TrishaJr.K.G.: 3rd Prize Mst. SK. Sarfaraz1st Prize Miss. More Gargee2nd Prize Mst. Baile Samrath3rd Prize Miss. Samant Swara

Nursery - A: Jr.K.G. - D:1st Prize Mst. Kumbhare Lakash 1st Prize Mst. Fernandes Godswill2nd Prize Miss. Desai Jaee 2nd Prize Mst. Mondal Mariyam3rd Prize Mst. Redkar Rudar 3rd Prize Miss. Devrukhar AsmiNursery - B: Jr.K.G. - E:1st Prize Miss. Kanse Prachita 1st Prize Mst. Rawat Arpit2nd Prize Miss. Qureshi Laiba 2nd Prize Miss. Shaikh Sofiya3rd Prize Miss. Talekar Swara 3rd Prize Miss. Patil AnanyaNursery - C: Sr.K.G. - A:1st Prize Miss. Kotian Manvita 1st Prize Mst. SK. Sarfarz2nd Prize Miss. Madye Durva 2nd Prize Mst. Sing Yuvraj3rd Prize Mst. Shukla Naihk 3rd Prize Mst. Shaikh IqraNursery - D: Sr.K.G. - B:1st Prize Miss. Inamdar Tehzeeb 1st Prize Mst. Sing Kunal2nd Prize Mst. Ansari Hamdaan 2nd Prize Mst. Suvarna Swasthik3rd Prize Miss. Sonawane Swara 3rd Prize Mst. Naik BusharJr.K.G. - A: Sr.K.G. - C:1st Prize Mst. Devadiga Dhanesh 1st Prize Miss. Girase Snehal2nd Prize Mst. Suvarna Rashwith 2nd Prize Mst. Mane Rushabh3rd Prize Mst. Pajare Sohan 3rd Prize Miss. Verma ManasviJr.K.G. - B: Sr.K.G. - D:1st Prize Mst. Khude Parth 1st Prize Miss. Parihar Komal2nd Prize Mst. Chaure Yash 2nd Prize Miss. Bibre Khushi3rd Prize Mst. Darde Tanvesh 3rd Prize Miss. Londhe PriyaJr.kg. - C: Sr.K.G. - E:1st Prize Miss. More Gargee 1st Prize Mst. Lokhande Aaryan2nd Prize Mst. Shaikh Ahmed Ashaz 2nd Prize Miss. Sangale Jhanvi3rd Prize Miss. Borde Bhargavi 3rd Prize Miss. Inamdar Alaina

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Winners of the Hand Writing Competition 2015 – 2016

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Q1. Which alphabet is a question?Q2. Which alphabet is an insect?Q3. Which alphabet is a part of our body?Q4. Which alphabet is a tool?

TEST YOUR IQ

Please try, Come back with ur answers !

Answers: 1. Y, 2. B, 3. I, 4. X, 5. T, 6. C, 7. P

All is well that ends well.

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JR. K.G. - A SR. K.G. - A1st Prize Miss. Patil Asmi 1st Prize Mst. Ojas Bole2nd Prize Miss. Sawant Bhoomi 2nd Prize Mst. SK. Safaraj3rd Prize Mst. Tambe Anaiy 3rd Prize Mst. Singh RajveerJR. K.G. - B SR. K.G. - B1st Prize Miss. Bagdi Yasika 1st Prize Miss. Desai Sanskruti2nd Prize Miss. Sakpal Asmi 2nd Prize Miss. Naik Bushra3rd Prize Mst. Fanase Aditya 3rd Prize Miss. Pashte BhagyashreeJR. K.G. - C SR. K.G. - C1st Prize Miss. Mallah Arika 1st Prize Miss. Girase Snehal2nd Prize Miss. Bhuvad Kasturi 2nd Prize Mst. Mane Rushabh3rd Prize Mst. Ansari Mohd. Sadiq 3rd Prize Verma ManasviJR. K.G. - D SR. K.G. - D1st Prize Miss. Khan Sara 1st Prize Miss. Prajapati Swara2nd Prize Mst. Pawar Siddhant 2nd Prize Miss. Redekar Kartikee3rd Prize Miss. Devrukhkar Asmi 3rd Prize Miss. Mane JagrataJR. K.G. - E SR. K.G. - E1st Prize Mst. Patil Meet 1st Prize Miss. Inamder Alaina2nd Prize Miss. Kembavi Aayushi 2nd Prize Miss. Mengane Revati3rd Prize Miss. Rathod Shrusti 3rd Prize Mst. Loke Aryan

Teacher: Which is the oldest animal in Teacher: What is the difference between the world? an Orange and an Apple?

Student: ZEBRA. Student: Colour of Orange is orange, but Teacher: How? colour of Apple is not APPLE.

««««««Student: Because it is Black and White.Teacher: Can you spell a word that has ««««««

Teacher: Do you know MS Office? more than 100 letters in it?Student: If you give me the address, I Student: POST BOX

will go there sir.

Q5. Which alphabet is a drink?Q6. Which alphabet is a source of salt?Q7. Which alphabet is a vegetable?

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PRIMARY EVENTS

16 An apple a day keeps the doctor away.

13th June, 2015 1st August, 2015An orientation programme was organized The first P.T.A. General Body Meeting was for the teachers and was conducted by the held on 1st August, 2015. The elected team of NGO Parisar Asha - Ms. Urmila and members from each class attended the Ms. Sapna enriched the teachers with their meeting. The points discussed were on motivating talk on the topic ‘Soft Skills’, discipline, academics, manners, etiquette boosting the teachers to start the academic and the overall development of the child. year with enthusiasm.

15th August, 201515th June, 2015 We celebrated the 69th Independence Day School re-opened for the academic with pride and joy on the 15th August, year 2015-2016 on 15th June, 2015 2015. The flag was unfurled by the Chief with a special prayer service, “wel- Guest Mr. Peter D’souza, who organizes the come back to school” by our Principal, parades on Republic Day for the BIRD Rev. Fr. Sabu Thomas and our Head Teacher, committee. Patriotic songs were sung.Ms. Sarita Mehta. Both teachers and stu-dents were all very enthusiastic and full of 9th September, 2015energy to begin the new academic year. Teachers' Day was celebrated on 9th

September, 2015. A special prayer service 22nd June, 2015 was conducted. The students put up a We celebrated the birthday of our variety of entertaining programme in the Head Teacher, Ms. Sarita Mehta, school auditorium to felicitate their teach-on 22nd June, 2015. A special ers. A tribute was paid to our former prayer service was conducted. President, Late Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.

30th June, 2015 4th November, 2015We had a welcome function of our dear The Annual Sports Meet was held on 4th Manager, Rev. Fr. Benedeict Kerketta and November, 2015. The Chief Guest was none our Headmaster, Rev. Fr. Sojan John. We other than our beloved Manager, Rev. Fr. also gave a fond farewell to our dear Benedict Kerketta. The Sports Day began Headmistress, Ms. Sarita Mehta. Children with the March-Past. The students were and teachers put up a cultural programme holding the slogans and marching to the beat to felicitate our dignitaries. of the school band. The winners of the sports

events were given medals and certificate.22nd July, 2015Farewell to our outgoing Manager Rev.Fr. 5th November, 2015Anthony Fernandes and a warm welcome We had Diwali Celebration on this day. to our new Manager Rev. Fr. Benedict A prayer service was conducted. Kerketta were given. All the three sections Children brought Diwali sweets celebrated the day. and shared them with their

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Std I1st Prize I D2nd Prize I E3rd Prize I FStd II1st Prize II E2nd Prize II A3rd Prize II C3rd Prize II D3rd Prize II F

Std III1st Prize III F1st Prize III C2nd Prize III A3rd Prize III DStd IV1st Prize IV D2nd Prize IV A3rd Prize IV F

17An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

friends. Rangoli competition was held for ended with the National Anthem.the students of 3rd and 4th std. Diyas were lit in front of each class. 21st January, 2016

The Annual School Picnic for the students of 6th November, 2015 Std I to IV was to Saina Resort on 21st Children's Day was celebrated on 6th January, 2016. The students played to their November, 2015. Students came dressed in hearts’ content. Sumptuous lunch was party clothes. A prayer service was con- served. Students enjoyed their picnic to the ducted for the children. Teachers per- fullest and then came back to school.formed various entertaining programme in the school auditorium to express their love 3rd February, 2016towards the students. The students were All the three sections - Pre-Primary, Primary given chocolates. and Secondary went to Montario Resort at

Karjat for a picnic. It was a day of enjoy-21st December, 2015 ment. All the teachers had a great time and Christmas celebration was held returned with sweet memories of the picnic.on 21st December, 2015. A special prayer service was 27th February, 2016conducted. Students came dressed in An E.V.S. Project Exhibition cum party clothes. Teachers conducted some Competition was held on this day. Students entertaining events in the class. Each of each class had presented an E.V.S. project. student was given a piece of cake. Parents were invited to see the exhibition.

The results of the competition announced 13th January, 2016 by our Headmaster after the exhibition were The Primary Section celebrated their Annual as follows:Day Cum Prize Distribution Day on 13th January, 2016 in the school auditorium. The Chief Guest for that evening was Sr. Elizabeth Leo, Principal of St. Charles High School, Vakola. The theme for that evening was 'Environment'. Based on the theme a musical play 'Save Our Earth' was put up by the students of each standard. The chief guest then gave away the certificates, prizes and scholarship awards to the 'Rank Holders' of the year 2015-2016. Our retired Head Mistress, Ms. Sarita Mehta and our Silver 19th February, 2016Jubilarian Ms. Francisca Barrow were P.T.A. Executive Body felicitated. The whole programme was a co- Meeting was held on ordinate effort of the Gracian staff and 19th February, 2016. The main agenda of students under the able guidance of our Head the meeting was the revision of the school Master Rev. Fr. Sojan John. The programme fees for the forth coming year and P.T. dress.

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TALENTS TAPPED AT CARDINAL GRACIAS HIGH SCHOOL

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Winners of the Drawing Competition

Winners of the Singing Competition

Appearances are deceiving.

STD I STD III 1st Mst. Vedant Das I A 1st Mst. Jay More III A2nd Miss. Kritika Charya I A 2nd Miss. Diksha Singh III A1st Mst. Anuj Gupta I B 1st Mst. Aditya Chourasiya III B2nd Miss. Akshara Yadav I B 2nd Miss. Prayuja Ambavade III B1st Mst. Mehboob Shaikh I C 1st Mst. Aditya Paswan III C2nd Miss. Mehwish Ansari I C 2nd Miss. Sarah Nandurkar III C1st Mst. Daksh Poojary I D 1st Mst. Aryan Singh III D2nd Miss. Ghadi Sanskruti I D 2nd Miss. Sachi Shirke III D1st Miss. Aayushi Jadhav I E 1st Mst. Lloyd Dsa III E2nd Mst. Aldrin Castellino I E 2nd Miss. Isha Choudhari III E1st Mst. Devwn Pawar I F STD IV 2nd Miss. Isha Pawar I F 1st Mst. Sumay Yadav IV ASTD II 2nd Miss. Ankeeta Yadav IV A1st Mst. Ayush Kamble II A 1st Mst. Neel Ojha IV B2nd Miss. Anjum Shaikh II A 2nd Mst. Soumya Khichirao IV B1st Miss. Shrutika Botle II B 1st Mst. Fardin Shaikh IV C2nd Mst. Krishna Edla II B 2nd Miss. Simran Maniyar IV C1st Mst. Shrayu Chikke II C 1st Mst. Mohammed Asad IV D2nd Miss. Susanna Koyya II C 2nd Miss. Aditi Dwivedi IV D1st Miss. Sanvi Lambor II D 1st Mst. Suraj Edla IV E2nd Mst. Pratyush Kedar II D 2nd Miss. Tanvi Sawant IV E1st Mst. Shravan Poojary II E 1st Mst. Soham Saware IV F2nd Miss. Navya Selvan II E 2nd Miss. Shrushti Patel IV F1st Miss. Ansharah Shaik II F2nd Mst. Sujesh Shetty II F

STD I 3rd prize Miss. Janhavi Jajoo II C1st prize Mst. Saumeet Singh I B Consolation Prizes:2nd prize Mst. Abhishek Kali I B Mst. Ayush Kamble II A3rd prize Miss. Vedika Phadte I E Miss. Aarya Sawant II DConsolation Prizes: Mst. Chinmay Ghadigoankar II BMiss. Akshata Yadav I B STD III Miss. Harshita Bagoria I B 1st prize Miss. Grace Kotian III CSTD II 2nd prize Miss. Niharika Sharma III F1st prize Miss. Nandini Varma II D 3rd prize Miss. Monisha Varma III B2nd prize Mst. Pratyush Kedar II D Consolation Prize :3rd prize Miss. Navya Selvan II E Miss. Palak Saroj III A

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Winners of the Rangoli Competition

As you sow, so you reap.

Miss. Khushi Chauhan III F Consolation Prize :STD IV Mst. Neel Ojha IV B1st prize Miss. Samiksha Shende IV A Mst. Gaurang Jagtap IV C2nd prize Miss. Rochelle Mitra IV A Miss. Kartika Mengane IV E3rd prize Miss. Aditi Dwivedi IV D

Winners of the Creativity Competition

STD I STD III1st Mst. Aditya Dwivedi I A 1st Mst. Puneet Gupta III A2nd Miss. Ashlesha Parbalkar I A 2nd Miss. Shaziya Khan III A1st Mst. Harsh Bade I B 1st Mst. Aditya Chaurasia III B 2nd Miss. Sanvi Gawde I B 2nd Miss. Monisha Varma III B 1st Mst. Mehboob Shaikh I C 1st Mst. Samar Rane III C2nd Miss. Jui khude I C 2nd Miss. Tanvi Gawde III C1st Mst. Shoaib Momin I D 1st Mst. Harshil Nor III D2nd Miss. Deepika Paudel I D 2nd Miss. Dishaa Chetiwal III D1st Mst. Dhavan Mohite I E 1st Mst. Parth Pawar III E2nd Miss. Dhara Maru I E 2nd Miss. Aryan Singh III E1st Mst. Shahid Khan I F 3rd Miss. Bhoomi Kharwa III E2nd Miss. Pragati Dube I F 1st Mst. Lloyd D’sa III FSTD II 2nd Miss. Ritika Pardeshi III F1st Mst. Ayush Kamble II A STD IV2nd Miss. Anjum Shaikh II A 1st Mst. Sai Kudav IV A1st Mst. Prathamesh Manjrekar II B 2nd Miss. Ankita Yadav IV A2nd Miss. Siddhi Vishwakarma II B 1st Mst. Harsh Kolkar IV B1st Mst. Sanskar Sabban II C 2nd Miss. Preeti Dharne IV B2nd Miss. Susanna Koyya II C 1st Mst. Fardin Shaikh IV C1st Mst. Pratyush Kedar II D 2nd Miss. Samiksha Rao IV C2nd Miss. Urvee Choudhari 1st Mst. Absar Sayyed IV D1st Mst. Tanmay Yadav II E 2nd Miss. Aditi Dwivedi IV D2nd Miss. Bushra Siddique II E 1st Mst. Taha shaikh IV E1st Mst. Smit Pandit II F 2nd Miss. Akshi Arde IV E2nd Miss. Aarya Jadhav II F 1st Mst. Soham Saware IV F

2nd Miss. Hrudaya Rathod IV F

STD III STD IV 1st Miss. Niharika Sharma III F 1st Miss. Shruti Tannu IV D2nd Miss. Aakruti Sawant III C 2nd Mst. Gaurang Jagtap IV C3rd Miss. Shakya Rai III B 3rd Miss. Hrudaya Rathod IV FConsolation Prizes : Consolation Prizes : Mst. Aryan Singh III E Mst. Krish Tiwari IV DMst. Parth Pawar III E Mst. Soham Saware IV F

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Winners of the Star Making Competition

Every name is called a noun,As field and fountain, street and town.In place of noun the pronoun stands,As she and he can clap their hands.The adjective describes a thing,As magic wand or bridal ring.The verb means action, something done,As read and write and jump and run.How things are done the adverbs tell,As quickly, slowly, badly, well.

The preposition shows relation,As in the street or at the station.Conjunctions join, in many ways,Sentence, words, or phrase and phrase.The interjection cries out, “Hark!I need an exclamation mark!”

- Ms. Veronica Fernandes (Primary Staff)

The Parts of Speech

Better late than never.

Winners of the Drawing Competition

STD I STD II 1st Miss. Shirine Castellino I A 1st Miss. Disha Shivkumar II A2nd Miss. Sumaika Shaikh I A 2nd Mst. Krishna Chetiwal II A1st Miss. Akshara Yadav I B 1st Miss. Siddhi Vishwakarma II B2nd Mst. Neil Nagap I B 2nd Mst. Atharv Patade II B1st Miss. Mehwish Ansari I C 1st Mst. Kaushal Patade II C2nd Mst. Sujithkumar Perumal I C 2nd Miss. Ishika Kamble II C1st Miss. Shreya Dubey I D 1st Mst. VIneet Dedhia II D2nd Miss. Sonal Jaiswar I D 2nd Miss. Aarya Sawant II D1st Miss. Dhara Maru I E 1st Miss. Navya Selvan II E2nd Mst. Pratham Vishwakarma I E 2nd Mst. Shravan Poojary II E1st Miss. Pragati Dubey I F 1st Mst. Dhruv Thorbole II F2nd Mst. Shlok Gupta I F 2nd Mst. Smit Pandit II F

STD I STD II1st Miss. Zahra Sayyed I A 1st Mst. Ayush Kamble II A2nd Miss. Shabista Ansari I A 2nd Mst. Yash Dotre II A1st Miss. Arbiya Shaikh I B 1st Miss. Shrutika Botle II B2nd Miss. Akshara Yadav I B 2nd Miss. Aarya Paynaik II B1st Miss. Ruchi Jha I C 1st Mst. Sanskar Sabban II C2nd Mst. Mehboob Shaikh I C 2nd Miss. Anannya Pawar II C1st Miss. Vaidehi Gurav I D 1st Miss. Urvee Chaudhari II D2nd Miss. Urvi Chetty I D 2nd Mst. Arush Sorte II D1st Mst. Justin Fernandes I E 1st Miss. Marilyn Fernandes II E2nd Mst. Pawan Sawant I E 2nd Mst. Nishad Puran II E1st Miss. Ruchita Melekar I F 1st Mst. Atharv Mane II F2nd Mst. Mohd. Iqbad Ansari I F 2nd Mst. Shravan Kanade II F

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Winners of the Mask Making Competition

Winners of the Navneet Drawing Competition

21Birds of a feather flock together.

STD III : STD IV :1st Mst. Puneet Gupta III A 1st Miss. Urja Gupta IV A 2nd Mst. Athrava Mane III A 2nd Miss. Ankeeta Yadav IV A 1st Miss. Prajakta Gosavi III B 1st Mst. Neel Ojha IV B 2nd Miss. Shakya Rai III B 2nd Mst. Jayraj Naik IV B 1st Mst. Saksham Sawant III C 1st Mst. Fardin Shaikh IV C 2nd Mst. Shreyas Jaiswar III C 2nd Miss. Manya Goudar IV C 1st Miss. Tanishka Girkar III D 1st Miss. Amwaj Shaikh IV D 2nd Mst. Atharva Dhuri III D 2nd Miss. Shruti Tannu IV D 1st Mst. Shubham Darde III E 1st Miss. Vedika Shirgaonkar IV E 2nd Mst. Om Vaidya III E 2nd Miss. Nancy Tripathi IV E 1st Mst. Prasheek Mohite III F 1st Mst. Shekhar Gopireddy IV F 2nd Miss. Isha Chaudhari III F 2nd Miss. Shrushti Patel IV F

Mst. Aaditya Dwivedi I A Mst. Harshil Nor III DMst. Kaushik Vesvikar I A Mst. Harsh Dhalwalkar III EMst. Siddhesh Ingle I A Miss. Khushi Chauhan III FMst. Sainath Naspur I E Miss. Aarti Chavan IV AMiss. Disha Shivsharan II A Mst. Neel Ojha IV BMst. Nirant Shirsat II B Mst. Mehul Kotain IV CMiss. Niharika Nagap II F Miss. Arya Gore IV DMst. Smit Pandit II F Miss. Janhavi Kadu IV EMiss. Shreya Gore III A Mst. Ruben Wadmane IV FMiss. Akshaya Nadar III B

Growing Friendship

Friendship is like a garden of flower, fine and rare;It cannot reach perfection except through love and care.

Then, new and lovely blossoms with each new day appear;For friendship, like a garden, grows in beauty year by year.

There’s happiness in little things,There’s joy in passing pleasure;But friendships are from year to year,It can be all life’s treasure.

- Mst. Rutujeet Kamble (IV B)

See this AbsolutelyAmazing Mathematics !

1 x 8 + 1 = 9

12 x 8 + 2 = 98

123 x 8 + 3 = 987

1234 x 8 + 4 = 9876

12345 x 8 + 5 = 98765

123456 x 8 + 6 = 987654

1234567 x 8 + 7 = 9876543

12345678 x 8 + 8 = 98765432

123456789 x 8 + 9 = 987654321

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Our Budding AchieversMiddle School Scholarship 2014-15 UCMAS Listening CompetitionMst. Shaikh Faris Ayub V A Miss. Samiksha Shende 3rd Runner up IV AMiss. Parab Apurva Vasudev V CMst. Naik Manav Ujwal V A Ignited Mind LabMiss. Shikhare Saee Pramod V D Mst. Daksh Poojary A Grade I D

Mst. Dhavan Mote B Grade I E UCMAS State Level Competition Miss. Aarya Sawant B Grade II D Miss. Samiksha Shende Champion IV A Mst. Shravan Kanade B Grade II F Miss. Mukti Tak Merit IV A Miss. Mrunal Nagdive B Grade III E Miss. Sanchi Kharat 1st Runner up II B Miss. Aarya Sawant 1st Runner up II D Science Student League :

State Level championshipUCMAS Intercenter Competition Miss. Mrunal Nagdive III EMiss. Samiksha Shende Champion IV A Miss. Aditi Dayma I AMiss. Sanchi Kharat Merit II B Miss. Urja Gupta IV AMiss. Aarya Sawant Merit II D Miss. Aarya Sawant II D

Miss. Yashashri Sawant II CUCMAS International competition Miss. Isha Choudhari III FMiss. Sanchi Kharat 3rd Runner up II B Miss. Sharvi Pilankar III F

Art Competition held at K.E.S. School Fancy Dress Competition held at on 30th September, 2015 Cardinal Gracias High School on 28th Miss. Nandini Varma - II D won 2nd prize January, 2016

Miss. Jessica Vaz - I A won 3rd Elocution Competition held at IES New

consolation prizeEnglish School on 08 December, 2015Miss. Samiksha Shinde - IV A won 2nd prize Best School Award 2015-2016 -

Cardinal Gracias High School - Primary E.V.S. Project Competition held at

Section has won the 2nd Runner up title Cardinal Gracias High School on 28th

in the H/ East ward Inter school January, 2016

competitions 2015-2016Miss. Rochelle Mitra - IV A won 2nd prize

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Competitions held at the H/E Ward

Running Through The Rain

Charity begins at home.

Some are fond of sunshine, Isn’t it delightful, ‘so the show’r has caught youWell, so am I. Running through the rain! An escape in vain!But I like the rain too, Bright-eyed little blossoms, Running through the rainFalling from the sky. Growing by the way;For when merry April, Look up as we pass them, - Mst. Rutujeet Kamble Trips over hill and plain; Laughingly to say; (IV B)

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Main Student Councillors - 2015-2016

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Head Boy Head Girl

Mst. RuvinRodrigues

X D

Miss. Shruti Poojary

X B

Sports Captains

Mst. Hrithik Khopkar

X B

Miss. Siddhi Pawar

X B

Red House Captains

Mst. Abhishek Pandey

IX B

Miss. PriyaKodeIX A

Green House Captains

Mst. Deepesh Thakur

IX E

Miss. Nagmaa Shaikh

IX E

Yellow House Captains

Mst. Praveen Bhandari

IX B

Miss. Avantika Nanawat

IX A

Purple House Captains

Mst. Rutik Mapuskar

IX A

Miss. Tatheer Sayyed

IX C

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Secondary Episodes

24 Cleanliness is next to Godliness.

FYJC ONLINE ADMISSION - welcome Another Beautiful Calendar of 09TH-15TH JUNE 2015 Education. A prayer service based on the ITINERARY FOR FANTASTIC FUTURE scholastic theme 'Values, the Foundation of 9th to 15th June, 2015 Education' inspired the students to enrich marked the First Year themselves with the values instilled by the Junior College Online alma mater.Admission of the SSC 2014-15 batch students. ADDRESS BY THE PRINCIPAL - The students applied for 17TH JUNE - 4TH JULY 2015their much preferred BUILDING RAPPORTstream in their ideal With a view to build a rapport with the colleges to pave the itinerary for their students as well as their parents, our fantastic future. Principal made it a point to meet the

students of std. V-X and the parents of std. ORIENTATION - 13TH JUNE IX-X students. The prerequisite need for TECHNOLOGY CANNOT REPLACE prosperous prospects was highlighted by HUMAN TOUCH our Principal. Insights on Time The resource personnel, Ms. Sapna and Ms. Management, update on Evaluation Urmila, from the Parisar Asha Organization Pattern and guidelines on Discipline were conducted the orientation programme for specified to the students and parents for the the teachers of the Secondary Section on holistic development of the students.13th June, 2015. They emphasized on ESAL (Environmental Studies Approach to INVESTITURE CEREMONY -Learning). No technology can substitute 27TH JUNE 2015human touch, the touch of a teacher. The TO LEAD AS ROLE MODELSactivity based teaching methodology Two hundred and nineteen student council proposed was highly appreciated by the members swore in to lead their fellow teachers as it would make the class more students as role models with respect to lively and appealing. discipline, values and obedience. The chief

guest, our Principal, Rev. Fr. Sabu Thomas BACK TO SCHOOL - heartened the students to be acquainted 15TH JUNE with the scholastic theme for the academic WELCOME TO ABCE year; Values, the Foundation of Education (Another Beautiful Calendar of and assimilate the values for life in school Education) itself.The school reopened for the Our newly appointed Manager, Rev. Fr. secondary section on 15th June, Benedict Kerketta and Primary 2015. The students enthu- Headmaster, Rev Fr. Sojan John honoured siastically flocked together to the occasion.

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25Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

PTA GENERAL BODY MEETING - INDEPENDENCE DAY - 11TH JULY 2015 15TH AUGUST 2015PUTTING MINDS TOGETHER UNITE FOR A The Annual PTA BETTER INDIAGeneral Body Mr. Peter D'souza, an Meeting was imperative person-organized on ality in organizing 11th July, 2015. parade for the Republic Day celebration by The body of the BIRD Committee, presided over the representative grand celebration of the 69th parents volunteered to put their minds Independence Day. The event commenced together with the Management, Principal with the chief guest unfurling the National and the Staff for the all round development Flag followed by a vibrant array of patriotic of our school in all its accomplishments. display. A poignant tribute paid to our

former President, late Dr. Abdul Kalam, for MANAGER'S DAY - 22ND JULY 2015 his great service to our country and A FOND FAREWELL AND A WARM mankind inspired the students to unite WELCOME together for making India a better place to A fond farewell was given to the outgoing live in.Manager, Rev. Fr. Anthony Fernandes on 22nd July by the Gracian fraternity. Fr. RECOLLECTION FOR CATHOLICS - Anthony was sincerely thanked for his 20TH AUGUST 2015selfless service to the institution. ENRICHING FAITHOur new Manager, Rev. Fr. Benedict The Catholic students had a recollection Kerketta and Primary Headmaster, Rev Fr. programme on 20th August in the Parish Sojan John were extended a warm Hall. Rev. Fr. Christopher O. praem was the welcome by the Gracian family with an preacher who gave valuable inputs on the enthralling cultural programme that importance of confession and the Miracles appeased the senses. from the chapters of St. Luke and St. John.

There were many engaging activities like AGRO-TOURISM - Bible Quiz and action songs which enriched 23RD - 25TH the Christian faith of the participants. JULY 2015IN THE LAP OF ANTI-DENGUE MALARIA CAMPAIGN NATURE - 29TH AUGUST 2015Forty-five students went on an agro- PREVENTION IS BETTER tourism to Baramati, Pune from 23rd to THAN CURE25th July, 2015. The students had a golden An Anti-Malaria and Dengue opportunity to spend time in the lap of Awareness Campaign was Nature. The students from the capital city, organized by the Gracian Mumbai, were thrilled at their experiences Scouts and Guides of Std. VIII and IX on amidst pastoral environment. 29th August and 1st September respectively.

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26 Don't put the cart before the horse.

The Scouts and Guides carried placards and from St. Joseph's Convent High School, vociferated slogans on the causes and Bandra West. All along the way, Rosary was preventive measures of Dengue and recited and hymns were sung in devotion Malaria. They visited several houses to to our Blessed Mother. The Holy Eucharist create awareness with a personal touch. was celebrated by Bishop John Rodrigues. The solicitous efforts of the students were The devotees were abundantly blessed by appreciated by the beneficiaries. Mama Mary. Refreshments were served to

the students after the Mass. TEACHERS' DAY - 9TH SEPTEMBER 2015 HINDI DIVAS - 14TH SEPTEMBER 2015THE LIGHT OF THE A special prayer service was conducted on WORLD 14th September, 2015 The teachers' Day highlighting the significance of celebration was held on 9th the Devnagari script and the September, 2015. 'Teachers, You Hindi language in Indian Are The Light Of The World' was Literature and mythology.the theme for the day. The student council put up a brilliant GRACIAN SCIENCE EXHIBITION - performance. The Principal, Primary Head 26TH SEPTEMBER 2015Master and the teachers cherished the show YOUNG GRACIAN SCIENTISTSto the fullest. The retiring staff members and The Gracian Science Exhibition was held on the silver jubilarians were felicitated by the 26 September, 2015 in the school students for their sincere and committed auditorium. The Theme for the exhibition service to the institution. Mst. Rutik was Science and Mathematics in the Mapuskar (IX-A) in his speech lauded the Sustainable World. The panel of judges teachers for being 'the light of the world'. consisted of Rev Fr. Sojan John, The students surprised the teachers and the Headmaster of the Primary Section and Ms. non-teaching staff with a lovely gift. K. Alex, retired Science teacher from the The Management complimented the staff Secondary Section. The exhibition inspired members with a sumptuous lunch and gifts the students to display their innovative for their dedicated and selfless service. scientific temperament and experience the

ecstasy of creating working models.VISIT TO MOUNT MARY - 11TH SEPTEMBER 2015 DRAWING GRADE EXAMS - 29TH AVE MARIA SEPTEMBER TO 4TH OCTOBER 2015A walking pilgrimage to the Mount Mary Like every year our school was Shrine was organized by the BIRD the centre for the Elemen-Committee on 11th September, 2015. tary and Intermediate Around thirty-three schools participated in Drawing Grade Exams for the procession. Our Principal, Rev.Fr. Sabu the students of Std. VII-Thomas, the Gracian catholic students and VIII. Many students from three teachers initiated their procession various schools in Bandra

Class X BClass X BPrincipal - Rev. Fr. Sabu Thomas, Vice Principal - Ms. Mallika Usmani, Supervisors - Ms. Girija Kumar, & Ms. Louiza Tuscano, Class Teacher - Ms. Sible Furtado

Class X AClass X APrincipal - Rev. Fr. Sabu Thomas, Vice Principal - Ms. Mallika Usmani, Supervisors - Ms. Girija Kumar, & Ms. Louiza Tuscano, Class Teacher - Ms. Loretta Pinto

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Class X DClass X DPrincipal - Rev. Fr. Sabu Thomas, Vice Principal - Ms. Mallika Usmani, Supervisors - Ms. Girija Kumar, & Ms. Louiza Tuscano, Class Teacher - Ms. Daya Shingre

Class X CClass X CPrincipal - Rev. Fr. Sabu Thomas, Vice Principal - Ms. Mallika Usmani, Supervisors - Ms. Girija Kumar, & Ms. Louiza Tuscano, Class Teacher - Ms. Mercy George

Class X EClass X EPrincipal - Rev. Fr. Sabu Thomas, Vice Principal - Ms. Mallika Usmani, Supervisors - Ms. Girija Kumar, & Ms. Louiza Tuscano, Class Teacher - Ms. Trupti Patil

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appeared for the exam to demonstrate WORKSHOP FOR STAFF MEMBERS - their passion and skills in drawing and 20TH OCTOBER 2015painting. GRATITUDE, THE BEST ATTITUDE

A resource person from the NIE conducted LAST TRIBUTE TO MS. CHRISTY - a workshop for the staff members on the 1ST OCTOBER 2015 attitude of gratitude for every little thing REST IN PEACE they were blessed with in their lives. The Manager, Principal, Head Master, Teachers were given the secret mantra of 'a Norbertine Fathers, staff and students of the smile culture' that would create a healthy Gracian family paid their last tribute to and co-operative atmosphere at school.Christy teacher at her funeral in the Chris-tian Cemetery, Sewri on 1st October, 2015. ANNUAL SPORTS MEET - Her untimely demise was undoubtedly a 3RD-5TH NOVEMBER 2015great loss to the Gracian family. The staff ENCOUNTER FOR CHAMPIONSHIPand students of CGHS will miss her always. The Annual Sports Meet, an encounter of

the Houses for championship, was held VAACHNA PRERNA DIN - from 3rd November to 5th November on 15TH OCTOBER 2015 the school grounds. Mr. Breeze M. Sharma, BIRTHDAY OF DR. A.P.J. the Head of the Adventure Club in the ABDUL KALAM Indian Navy, was the chief guest for the day. 'Vaachna Prerna Din' was His live example and motivational words celebrated with great inspired the students to excel in sports.reverence in our school. The There was a tough competition among the bulletin boards and the blackboards were Houses to win the championship trophy. adorned with the photos and quotes of Dr. However, it was the Red House which A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. A meaningful prayer bagged the trophy. The first runner-up was service was dedicated to the great soul of the Green House followed by the Yellow Dr. Abdul Kalam. Inspirational video House.clippings on the life of Dr. Kalam and his motivational speeches were shown to the CHILDREN'S DAY - student on the smart board. 6TH NOVEMBER 2015A Poster Making Competition was 'CHILDREN COME TO ME’organized for the students of Std. VIII-X. The Children's day celebration began with a They also wrote slogans on 'The Importance solemn prayer service on the theme of Reading'. As it was declared a 'no school 'Children come to ME'. A moment of bag' day, students were encouraged to read silence was observed by the books from the library. Students were made students in memory of their to read the books aloud and also do silent beloved teacher, Late Ms. reading in the classrooms. The ardent Christy Anthony Kumar. readers from Std. V-VIII were awarded Ms. Rekha Shahani, books as gifts by our Principal. It was indeed trustee of Kamla High a memorable celebration. School, Khar West, graced

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the occasion and awarded books and ENRICHING SEMINAR FOR STD. X - certificates to the rank holders of Std. V-IX. 5TH DECEMBER 2015The students enjoyed the DJ to their hearts' PRACTICE MAKETH MAN PERFECTfullest and patronized the food as well as Proficient mentors from the NIE enriched the game stalls. the students of Std. X with constructive tips

and strategies for the preparation and the CAMP TO GHOLVAD - presentation of the S.S.C. Board papers. 7TH & 8TH NOVEMBER 2015 The students noted down the key points INFORMATIVE, ADVENTUROUS, and made the maximum use of the session. ENTERTAINING…On 7th & 8th November 2015, the Scouts DISTRICT LEVEL MONO-ACTING and Guides of Std. VIII and IX went for a COMPETITION - camp to Gholvad. The 5TH DECEMBER 2015students of Std. VIII SHOWCASE OF TALENTSwere trained on The District Level Interschool Mono-Acting Pratham and Pravesh Competition was hosted by Cardinal whereas the students Gracias High School. Nineteen contestants of Std. IX were participated and showcased their talents. trained on Drithiya. The judges, Mr. Shreekant More and Mr. The students Anand Jawale along with the audience participated in were astounded by the performances of the various adventure activities participants. such as archery, rifle shooting, trekking, flying fox, Commando Bridge, monkey CAROL SINGING COMPETITION - crawling etc. The scouts and guides 17TH DECEMBER 2015 genuinely cherished the informative, HATS OFF TO THE adventurous and entertaining camp CARDINAL organized for them. NIGHTINGALES

Our Cardinal nightin-FAREWELL TO THE RETIRING STAFF gales brought laurels - 30TH NOVEMBER 2015 to our school by bag-ADIEU WITH A HEAVY HEART ging the first prize in The Gracian family bid a fond farewell to Interschool Carol Singing Competition held the retiring Vice-Principal, Ms. Kusum at St. Elias High School, Khar West. Pramod; Head Clerk, Ms. Meenal Patil and Senior clerk, ANNUAL DAY CUM PRIZE Mr. Ravikumar Nair. The sin- DISTRIBUTION FUNCTION - cere and dedicated service of 19TH DECEMBER 2015the retiring staff members was VALUES, THE FOUNDATION OF worth mentioning. Each one of EDUCATIONthem was a stalwart in their field 19th December marked the Annual Day and did their duty meticulously. cum Prize Distribution Function which was

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held on a large scale. Mr. BIRD Committee at Bandstand, Bandra Kapil Patil, M.L.C. Mumbai West, replicating the National Parade held Teacher's Constituency and at New Delhi. Vice Admiral R. Hari Kumar,

President of Shikshak Bharati Chief of Staff, Western Naval Command, honoured the function as the proudly unfurled the National Flag. The Chief Guest. The guests of cavalry, cyclists, marchers, band, land floats honour were Ms. Kusum and truck floats ignited the spark of

Pramod, retired Vice-Principal; Mr. Ravi patriotism among the viewers. The toon Kumar Nair, retired Senior Clerk; Ms. characters of Nickelodeon entertained the Meenal Patil, retiring Head Clerk; Mr. and spectators. The Gracian marchers and band Ms. Sequeira, the proud parents of our excelled in their performance and put up a S.S.C 2015 topper, Mst. Noel Sequeira; Ms. marvellous show. The Gracian staff and Usha Sridhar and Mr. Prashant Kadam, our students cheered the participants along Silver Jubilarians. Our retired staff, retiring their way. The programme concluded with staff and silver jubilarians were felicitated breakfast for all band members and by our Principal for their committed service marchers at Taj Lands End.to the institution. Mementos, prizes and certificates were awarded to the distinction SCHOOL PICNIC - holders and top rankers at the S.S.C March 28TH JANUARY, 20162015 as well as the scholarship holders of WHIMSICAL AT Std. V-X. The theme for the cultural SURAJ WATER PARKprogrammes was 'Values, the Foundation The students turned of Education'. The students brought home whimsical at Suraj Water the significance of various values through Park on seeing the enthralling adventurous their performances. rides like the rainbow ride, the 90 degree

and 80 degree rides. The other exciting CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION - features were the Wave-pool, the rimzim 22ND DECEMBER 2015 dance, the massive figure of 'Lord Shiva' MERRY CHRISTMAS with the river Ganga flowing from his The Christmas message and carols brought mane, 'Nanha Tal', 'Ding-Dong' and 'Labak in a mystical aura. The students were and Zabak'. The staff and students also treated with sweets to celebrate the birth of relished the good food at the park. The Christ. A get together for the staff of the service provided by the Adventure Club three sections was organized. The was worth appreciating. The enthusiastic management provided snacks and gifts to staff and students became pooped by the the entire Gracian family. end of an exciting and thrilling day out.

REPUBLIC DAY - COMMUNITY MASS - 26TH JANUARY, 2016 30TH JANUARY 2016PROUD TO BE INDIAN PRAISE THE LORDThe 67th Republic Day was celebrated with The Primary Headmaster, Rev. Fr. Sojan great patriotic fervour by 23 schools of the John together with our Manager, Rev. Fr.

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Benedict Karketta and our Prncipal, Rev. Fr. their Principals and Headmaster went for Sabu Thomas celebrated the Community picnic to Monterio Resort, Khopoli. There Thanksgiving Mass for the S.S.C. students. were group adventure activity options like In his homily, Fr. Sabu enumerated the archery, high rope, flying fox, paintball, importance of life values like peace, love, roller zorbing, zippy zip etc. The Teachers forgiveness, humanity and time became extremely adventurous and went management for success. A thanksgiving wacky trying one activity after the other. A prayer praising the Lord for his choicest cool pool too fascinated the swimmers. blessings on each and every student Various games were conducted where concluded the Eucharistic celebration. teachers participated enthusiastically. The

ambience and the cuisine were FAREWELL TO THE S.S.C. STUDENTS - noteworthy.1ST FEBRUARY 2016GOODBYE ….. SESSION ON LEARNING SKILL - A send off revelry was or- 5TH FEBRUARY 2016ganized for the S.S.C. stu- LEARN WITH EASE dents. The charm and A session for the students of Std. VIII on beauty of the students kept techniques of solving Mathematical the onlookers awestruck. The problems and memorizing skills was burning torch of values was passed on from presented by the representatives from the S.S.C. students to the Std. IX students Nityanjali Institute. Methods of solving during the prayer service. Our Principal in problems grammatically surprised the his message emphasized on the virtues of students. The tips given to improve values for a successful life. He also promised memory power and learning skills proved the students that he would throw another to be very beneficial for the students.party to them provided they brought lau-rels by getting cent percent result in S.S.C. SCOUTS AND GUIDES INVESTITURE Board Examination 2016. Our Manager CEREMONY - 20TH FEBRUARY 2016also motivated the students to focus on stud- STD. VIII STUDENTS JOIN THE ies through his inspiring words. The spot SCOUTS AND GUIDES FRATERNITYprizes and the Gracian Contest were the The Investiture Ceremony commenced highlights of the event. The Head Boy, Mst. with the Scout and Guide prayer song Ruvin Rodrigues X-D and the Head Girl, followed by the unfurling of their Miss. Shruti Poojary X-B won the Gracian flag by the Scout Master, Mr. Boy and Gracian Girl title 2016. The get- Sunil Bhalerao. The flag song together wrapped up with a lavish spread was sung and the students followed by dance and photo session. took their oath. The cap, scarf

and the whistle were conferred STAFF PICNIC - 3RD FEBRUARY 2016 to the students. The students of ADVENTURUOS AT MONTERIO Std. VIII hereby became members RESORT of the Universal Scout and Guide The staff of the three sections along with Movement.

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MOTHER-DAUGHTER HYGIENE in inter-school, inter-house and outside PROGRAMME - competitions were felicitated with 24TH FEBRUARY 2016 trophies, medals and certificates. SANITATION AND HYGIENE AT ALL Considering the overall performance of TIMES students in academics, sports and inter-Procter and Gamble house competitions, the Best House conducted the Mother- Championship Cup was awarded to the Daughte r Hyg iene Red House. The Green House was the first programme for the girl runner-up and the Yellow House was the students of Std. VI and VII. second runner-up. The talk and video based on hygiene and NATIONAL SCIENCE DAY - sanitation enabled the 28TH FEBRUARY 2016students to accept the physical and TO DEVELOP SCIENTIFIC ATTITUDEbiological changes within them with A prayer service was confidence. The tips shared with the girls conducted on 'Scientific educated them on the maintenance of Attitude' motivating health, hygiene and sanitation. students to develop their

scientific attitude and VALEDICTORY DAY CUM MARATHI apply science in their day DIVAS - 27TH FEBRUARY 2016 to day life. A poster ALL IS WELL THAT ENDS WELL making competition was The valedictory day was organized to create an clubbed with the Marathi awareness about the present status of our Divas celebration. Our planet.Manager, Rev. Fr. Benedict Kerketta; our Principal, S.S.C. BOARD EXAMINATION - Rv. Fr. Sabu Thomas; 1ST MARCH - 28TH MARCH 2016Primary Headmaster, Rev. HOSTED AS MAIN CENTREFr. Sojan John; Pre- Our school was a main centre for the S.S.C primary Principal, Rev. Fr. Prem Arokia Board Examination 2016 were the guests of honour who graced the where 383 students from occasion. The programme began with a the English medium and prayer service thanking God, the Almighty 227 students from the for His gracious blessings and mercy for the M a r a t h i m e d i u m smooth functioning of the school activities appeared for their throughout the scholastic year 2015-16. The Board Exams. Our Marathi faculty brought out the significance teachers conducted the of the Marathi Language and recited several examination successfully under the Marathi poems written by the iconic guidance of our Principal, the Marathi poet, Late Shri Mangesh administrative staff and the chief Padgaonkar. The students who won prizes conductor.

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INNOVATIONS AND RENOVATIONS School who were a part of the educational The Computer laboratory and the main tour to Baramathi, Pune. We were entrance of the school were renovated. The fortunate to unfold the treasures of the school building was painted during the countryside and explore the primary vacation. occupations of India viz. agriculture, CCTV cameras are installed in all class- horticulture, floriculture, sericulture and rooms and corridors to enhance the secu- animal husbandry.rity of the school. A full time councilor is ap- We visited a variety of sites that included pointed to identify and support students different kinds of irrigation plants, the with learning disability and psychological Nakshatra Garden, Vine Yard, Milk problems. A band master is also appointed Pasteurizing Industry, Poultry and Cattle to competently train the band students. Farms, Sericulture Unit, Jam and Sauce

Producing Factories, Museum, the Radio LIVE JAM BAND - 7TH JULY 2015 Station and the Mayureshwar Ganesh A DELIGHTFUL AND MOTIVATING Temple. We were thrilled by the CONCERT adventurous tractor and bullock cart rides.“NO MATTER WHAT YOU DO, NO We sincerely thank our Principal, Rev. Fr. MATTER WHAT YOU ARE, GOD LOVES Sabu Thomas and our teacher, Ms. Daya YOU AS THE WAY YOU ARE.” was the Shingre for accompanying and instructing charismatic mantra given by Mr. Alobo us throughout our expedition. It was truly a Naga and Mr. Ninad Salve; members from lifetime experience. the Live Jam band. - Miss. Sharda Karani (X C)Mr. Alobo Naga from Nagaland was a successful musician with a fabulous God MATHS WORKSHOP - gifted voice. His songs amused the students 26TH AUGUST 2015of std. IX and X. Mr. Ninad Salve from Pune GREAT FUN LEARNING MATHS shared with the students his personal Mr. Dhaval Bathia, a Mathematical Genius experiences that moved their hearts. He and a Wizard with numbers and memory, gave the students the confidence that God conducted a workshop on Vedic loves us the way we are and there is always Mathematics and easy techniques to a second chance to rectify our slips in life. calculate complex mathematical The delightful and motivational concert calculations for the students of std. V-IX. came to an end with a devotional song. The students and teachers were awestruck at

- Miss. Shruthi Poojary (X B) his simplified tricks to calculate cubes, birth-day dates and memorize words. He also il-

AGRO-TOURISM - lustrated the intense power of human mind.23RD - 25TH JULY 2015 The workshop created a new enthusiasm UNFOLDING TREASURES among students who realized that it was It was indeed an awesome excursion for all indeed great fun learning Maths.us, the students of Cardinal Gracias High - Miss. Drithi Bangera (IX B)

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OUR SCHOOL TERRACE GARDEN - conservation; Waste Management; Health AUGUST 2015 and Community; Biogas and Solar Energy; GARDENING WITH PASSION Transport and Communication.The terrace garden in our school is the brain This exhibition was an eye-opener of the child of our dear Principal, Rev. Father Sabu terrible crimes we commit in the name of Thomas. His love towards Mother Nature progress against our planet. It also was the driving force behind the setting up convincingly brought out the fact that of the garden in August, 2015. mankind is slowly but surely moving Our Principal gave us detailed information towards doom and destruction.of the plants and hybrid seeds from Kerala It was really an awesome and wonderful that were to be planted. Veggies like okra, experience for all of us. Our judges too greens, tomatoes, long beans and special appreciated us and our school for specie of cucumber were planted. It was a organizing such a beautiful Exhibition. beautiful experience to see those tiny seeds - Abhishek Pandey (IX B)turn into small saplings and then finally into plants. We didn’t use any chemical fertilizer SCOUTS AND GUIDES CAMP TO rather we made use of organic fertilizer- the GHOLVAD - 7TH & 8TH NOVEMBER cow dung. The plants started to bear 2015vegetables on them. INFORMATIVE, ADVENTUROUS, It was a thrilling experience and of course a ENTERTAINING…proud moment too to claim that we, On 7th & 8th November 2015, the Scouts students, have our contribution towards and Guides of Std. VIII and IX went for a the organic terrace garden in our school. camp to Gholvad. Around 150 students and

- The Gardening Committee their teachers were accompanied by the (Science Club) Principal, Rev. Fr. Sabu Thomas.

On reaching Gholvad, the students were THE GRACIAN SCIENCE EXHIBITION- divided into patrols and troop leaders were 26TH SEPTEMBER 2015 appointed. The six types of knots were OUR BUDDING SCIENTISTS taught to the students. The students of Std. The Gracian Science Exhibition 2015-2016 VIII were trained on Pratham and Pravesh was organized by the Science Faculty of whereas the students of Std. IX were trained Cardinal Gracias High School on 26th on Drithiya. The students performed skits at September, 2015. The theme for the camp fire.Gracian Science Exhibition was 'Scientific The students participated in various and Mathematical Attitude'. There were adventure activities such as archery, rifle about 35 projects in all featuring various shooting, trekking, flying fox, Commando aspects of Science and Maths. Bridge, monkey crawling etc. The students The panel of judges consisted of Rev. Fr. were taken on a field visit to a hamlet Sojan John, Primary Headmaster and Ms. where they saw agricultural fields, chickoo K. Alex, retired Secondary Science teacher. farms, rural houses and schools.The auditorium was divided into five For recreation the students were taken to sections namely, Resources and its the beach where they experienced camel

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ride. They also enjoyed rain dance and VIII on techniques of solving Mathematical swimming in the pool. D.J music was problems and memorizing skills by the played at night. representatives from Nityanjali Institute on The scouts and guides were genuinely 5th February, 2016.grateful to Mr. Elias Corriea and Ms. Sarika The representatives explained the way to for organizing such an informative, adven- solve Mathematical problems in a turous and entertaining camp for them. grammatical way.

- Mst. Abhishek Pandey (IX B) They gave the students tips about how to improve their memory and studying skills.

SEMINAR ON COMMUNICATION They also showed them the right posture SKILL - 2ND FEBRUARY 2016 while learning.LISTEN MORE THAN YOU SPEAK It was a very useful and knowledgeable A seminar on communication skill was session for all the students present. They organized by the Hindustan Times for the had a great time knowing the easy learning students of Std. IX on 2nd February 2016. techniques.The Resource personnel from Nrityanjali - Miss. Neha Bhartiya & Education Services addressed the students Miss. Gauri Gurav (VIII F)and provided them with various tips on communication skill. The talk inspired the BRAHMA KUMARIS YOUTH WING students to develop a positive attitude ACTIVITY- 20TH FEBRUARY 2016towards life; negative thinking would only APPRECIATING THE SELFdemotivate them. They realized that The students of Std. IX along with their class effective communication takes place when teachers went to the grounds at one listens more and speaks less. Government Colony for participating in The students understood that it was Brahma Kumaris Youth Wing Activity’s important to identify and work on both session on the importance of meditation their strength and weakness. The and values for students. Many schools importance of setting a goal and working participated in the session.towards it was explained to the students. A talk was given on time-management and They were encouraged to develop self- how to overcome exam fear. The students confidence and build faith on themselves. were encouraged to appreciate their good The tips given on communication skill and qualities, know and acknowledge their approach towards life proved to be very positive attributes, speak about the good beneficial for the students. The students felt they had done and finally have confidence the session to be interesting, informative in their choices. It proved to be very infor-and impressive. mative to the students facing difficulty in

- Mst. Aftab Shaikh (IX F) concentration. The experience enabled the students to know their potential and

SESSION ON LEARNING SKILL- 5TH rediscover themselves effectively. Students FEBRUARY 2016 were given snacks and templates before LET’S LEARN WITH EASE leaving.There was a session for the students of Std. - Miss. Tatheer Sayyed (IX C)

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Seminars and training sessions were conducted by the Education Department and other Educational Organizations for the teachers in various subjects. This facilitated the teachers to be updated and upgraded with the advancement and changes made in the curriculum.

BUDDING POETSREAL HAPPINESS SAVE OUR MOTHER EARTH!!!

Haste makes waste.

Name of the Teacher Subject UpgradedMs. Mercy George CounsellingMs. Rubina Franklin English Language (ELISS)Ms. Albina D’silva EnglishMs. Margaret Franklin MathsMs. Spiral Gonsalves Maths (Std. V)Ms. Roosel Machado E.V.S. (Std. V), English Ms. Jomina Gonsalves Marathi (Std. V)Mr. Sunil Bhalerao Scouts and Guides (Himalaya Wood Batch), N.B.A. BasketballMs. Nita Noronha Aptitude Test (Std. X)Ms. Blessy Rajan Scouts and Guides (Advance)Ms. Sarita Bidaye Scouts and Guides (Advance)Ms. Emelda Thevar Scouts and Guides (Basic), Value EducationMs. Venessa Misquitta Scouts and Guides (Basic) Ms. Steffi Fereira Scouts and Guides (Advance), English (Std. V)Mr. Harish Kamble FYJC Online Admission and S.S.C. online data filling for board

recordMr. Girish Gawade Cyber safety awareness training for std VIII by

(DSCI - Data Security Council of India)Ms. Everose Lobo Online ‘KAL CHACHNI’ Aptitude test for student appearing

for S.SC. exam

To be happy and to shine there should be Pollution is destroying Mother Earth and peace of mind. Nature,To feel happy for others is the secret of Plastics or smoke is dangerous for every happiness one can find. creature.Sacrificing for others and helping the So please wake up before it is late, needy and meek And save our Mother Earth at any rate.Are the qualities that make you the Let’s all work together for Nature’s kingdom of God seek. beauty.Do to others what you would like others And say it to ourselves-Our Earth, to do to you our Responsibility.Your life will be blessed for ever through - Miss. Sweta Gupta (IX B)and through.

- Miss. Iqra Qureshi (IX D)

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BRAVO GRACIANITES!!!

GOVERNMENT / ASSOCIATION COMPETITIVE EXAMS

Mst. Mawale Mandar VI C - 30th Rank

Mst. Shintre Aditya VI F - 31st Rank

Mst. Pawar Kaustubh VIII D - 37th Rank

Miss. Gurav Gauri VIII F - 44th Rank

Miss. Desai PranaliVIII E

Miss. Poojary ShreeyaVIII C

Mst. Saware Shubhankar VIII F - 46th Rank

Miss. Bhartiya NehaVIII F

Miss. Giramkar ArchitaVII A

He, who laughs last, laughs longest.

GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP RANKERSStd. IV (2014)

Std. VII (2015)

MARATHI PRAGATI EXAM FOR STD. IX Mst. Samit Pai IX D scored 69/80Mst. Pratham Raut IX A scored 65/80Miss. Sanskruti Sabban IX E scored 62/80

BRIHAN MUMBAI GANIT ADHYAPAK MANDAL, MUMBAI Recipients of 'B' GradeMst. Faris Shaikh V AMiss. Umema Sayyed V AMiss. Saee Shikhare V D

GOVERNMENT DRAWING GRADE Mst. Jay Chavan V EEXAM 2015-16 Miss. Payal Kadam V EAppeared: 101 | Pass%: 91 Miss. Aachal Upadhyay V FRecipient of 'A' Grade for elememtary Mst. Vedant Bhusari V Bexam Miss. Saniya Pawar V A

Mst. Amit Pednekar V EMst. Yash Vishwakarma V BMiss. Netrali Patil V FMiss. Rujula Pawar V F

DR. HOMI BHABA BAL VAIDNYANIK SPARDHA 2015-16

Appeared: 80 | Pass %: 93 STD. VIRecipients of 'A' Grade for intermediate Mst. Mandar Mawale VI C has qualified to exam the second level.

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INTER-SCHOOL COMPETITIONS

Hit the nail on the head.

H-WARD COMPETITIONS Drawing CompetitionMono-Acting Competition 2nd: Mst. Yash Tambe VIII AJunior group: V-VII Rangoli Competition1st Prize: Mst. Pratham 2nd: Miss. Janhvi Sawant VIII BKamble - VI C Athletics

100m Race (Boys):Instrumental Competition 2nd: Mst. Aniket Kadam- Tabla 3rd: Mst. Shubham Parab IX BSenior group: VIII-X 100m Race (Girls): 2nd prize: Mst. Yadnesh 3rd: Miss. Janhvi Sawant VIII BKadam - X B Shotput :

2nd: Mst. Shreyas Sawant IX C H-WARD SCIENCE EXHIBITION 2015-2016 INTER-SCHOOL CAROL SINGING Venue: St. Mary’s High School, Kalina, COMPETITIONSantacruz East. Venue: St. Elias School, Khar East2nd December - 4th December 2015. 17th December 2015Theme: Science and Mathematics for 1st Place: Cardinal Gracias High SchoolInclusive DevelopmentSenior Group Participants: JUNIOR NATIONAL BASKETBALL Miss. Siddhi Pawar X B ASSOCIATION (Jr. NBA) INDIAMst. Hrithik Khopkar X B Venue: Domanic Savio High

School, Andheri WestTHE WEST MUMBAI SUBURBAN 21st February 2016BHARAT SCOUTS AND GUIDES Event: U-16 (5 on 5) Basketball DISTRICT ASSOCIATION TournamentThinking Day Competitions: Championship Cup: Cardinal Venue: Juhu Gracias High School 22nd February 2016 Event: U-16 (3 on 3) Basketball TournamentScouts March Past Championship Cup: Cardinal Gracias High 2nd place: Cardinal Gracias High School School

Passing Candidates:Mst. Sahil Katkar VI E Mst. Aditya Shintre VI FMiss. Riya Chetiwal VI F Miss. Anushka Hirloskar VI BMst. RajeshPujare VI D STD. IXMiss. Samidha Kadam VI A Passing Candidates:Mst. Sangharaj Salve VI B Mst. Swaraj Salunkhe IX BMiss. Shreya Chawale VI F Mst. Pauras Salunke IX BMiss. Siddhi Devkule VI F Miss. Sanskriti Sabban IX E

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INTER-HOUSE COMPETITIONS

Event: U-13 (3 on 3) Basketball Tournament IGNITED MIND MENTAL MATHS Championship Cup: Cardinal Gracias High COMPETITIONSchool 3rd December 2015

'A'Grade Recipient at the National Level Mst. Aditya Shintre VI F

Honesty is the best policy.

Singing Competition 2nd: Mst. Yash Sudave VI F - Red House08th July 2015 3rd: Mst. Yash Savla VI C - Yellow HouseV – VII 3rd: Mst. Nigel Sequeira VII D - Yellow 1st: Miss. Rashi Harmalkar House

VII E - Yellow House VIII – X2nd: Miss. Saloni Pati VI C - Red House 1st: Miss. Vaibhavi Nagda VIII F - Green 3rd: Miss. Dipti Lokhande VI C - Yellow House

House 2nd: Miss. Akshata Mane VIII F- Red HouseVIII – X 2nd: Mst. Aniket Desai X B- Yellow House1st: Miss. Mrunmai Panchal IX C - Red 3rd: Miss. Shruti Deogharkar VIII A - Purple

House House2nd: Miss. Gail Vaz X E - Green House 3rd: Miss. Gail Vaz X E - Green House3rd: Miss. Aditi Vishwakarma IX D - Red

House Essay Writing Competition24th August 2015

Mono - Acting Competition V – VII17th July 2015 1st: Miss. Snehal Dhotre VI D - Red HouseV – VII 2nd: Miss. Priya Gupta VII D - Purple House1st: Mst. Pratham Kamble VI C - Yellow 3rd: Miss. Archita Giramkar VII A - Green

House House2nd: Miss. Mrunmayee Nagdive VII E - 3rd: Miss. Umme Haaney Shaikh VII A -

Green House Green House3rd: Miss. Rutuja Kumawat VI A - Green VIII – X

House 1st: Miss. Sana Momin IX A - Yellow VIII – X House1st: Mst. Abhishek Pandey IX B - Red 2nd: Miss. Gauri Kudtarkar X A - Purple

House House2nd: Mst. Aniket Desai X B - Yellow House 3rd: Miss. Shlesha Joshi VIII D - Red House3rd: Mst. Hrithik Khopkar X B - Red House

Elocution CompetitionHandicraft Competition 12th September 201528th July 2015 V – VIIIV – VII 1st: Mst. Nishant Gaikwad 1st: Mst. Kunal Singh VII F - Red House V B - Green House

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GRACIAN OPEN COMPETITIONS

If the cap fits, wear it.

HIV/AIDS AWARENESS Ms. Edrella Gonsalves VIII A Poster Making Competition Ms. Shiela Ajay IX B1st: Miss. Sanjana Salgaonkar IX E Ms. Sible Furtado X B2nd: Mst. Shreyas Sawant IX C3rd: Mst. Fatima Altaf Khan IX D BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF DR. A.P.J.

ABDUL KALAM Essay Competition 15th October 20151st: Miss. Sana Momin IX A2nd: Mst. Sultan Shaikh IX D Drawing Competition3rd: Miss. Iqra Qureshi IX D Std VIII

1st: Miss. Janvi Sawant VIII BGRACIAN SCIENCE EXHIBITION 2nd: Miss. Saloni Rane VIII E26th September 2015 3rd: Mst. Yash Tambe VIII A Theme: Scientific and Mathematical Std IXAttitude 1st: Miss. Akshata Asari IX A Winners: 2nd: Mst. Siddesh Turalkar IX AClass Class Teacher 3rd: Miss. Siddhi Margaj IX DMs. Jomina Gonsalves VF Std XMs. Priyanka Carvalho VIE 1st: Miss. Siddhi Pawar X BMs. Maria Venesa Misquitta VII B 2nd: Mst. Vivek Nirankari X BMs. Maria D’costa VII E 3rd: Mst. Hrithik Verma X E

2nd: Miss. Mrunmayee Nagdive VII E - VIII – X (Senior Group)Green House First: Green House

3rd: Miss. Rashi Harmalkar VII E - Yellow Second: Red HouseHouse

VIII – X ANNUAL SPORTS MEET 2015-16 1st: Mst. Abhishek Pandey IX B - Red ‘A’ DIVISION CHAMPIONS:

House Boy: Mst. Shubham Parab IX B - Red House2nd: Mst. Samit Pai IX D - Green House Girl: Miss. Manjiri Dhuri IX D - Yellow 3rd: Mst. Sultan Shaikh IX D - Green House

House ‘B’ DIVISION CHAMPIONS:Boy: Mst. Mohin Khan VIII F- Green House

Dance Competition Girl: Miss. Shravani Shinde VII C - Green 04th December 2015 HouseV – VII (Junior Group) ‘C’ DIVISION CHAMPIONS:First: Green House Boy: Mst. Ansh Mendekar VI D - Purple Second: Red House & Purple House House

Girl: Ms. Safa Khan VI D - Red House

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NATIONAL SCIENCE DAY Std. VII24th February 2016 1st: Miss. Archita Giramkar VII APoster Making Competition 2nd: Miss. Prachi Yadav VII CTopics: Save Trees, Global Warming, India 2050 Std. VIIIWinners: 1st: Miss. Neha Bhartiya VIII FStd. VI 2nd: Miss. Janvhi Sawant VIII B1st: Mst. Hitesh Chandanshive VI E Std. IX2nd: Mst. Manas Yadav VI B 1st: Mst. Shreyas Sawant IX C

2nd: Mst. Manish Dubariya IX B

GRACIAN CLUB ACTIVITIES

Organizer: Rashtrabhasha Hindi Vikas Std. VParishad, Pune 1st: Miss. Shakshi Rane V BConductor: Hindi Club 2nd: Mst. Nishant Gaikwad V BEvent: Sulekhan Competition 3rd: Miss. Umema Sayyed V AOur School received the Aadarsh Std. VIPathshala Puraskar Award. 1st: Miss. Simran Pawar VI AOur Principal, Rev. Fr. Sabu Thomas 2nd: Miss. Anushka Hirloskar VI Breceived the Adarsh Pradhacharya 3rd: Miss. Riya Nishad VI FPuraskar Award. Std. VIIOur Teacher, Ms. Priyanka Redkar 1st : Miss. Shruti Tayde VII Freceived the Rashtrabhashaya Gaurav 2nd: Miss. Sanjana Kahar VII FPuraskar Award. 3rd: Miss. Disha Kambli VII BWinners of Aadarsha Vidhyarthi Purskar Std. VIIIMedals: 1st: Miss. Slesha Joshi VIII FMiss. Neha Vichare X B 2nd: Mst. Abhishek Karnade VIII CMiss. Mrugnayami Jathe X C 3rd: Mst. Ronak Kotian VIII AMiss. Mrunmayi Panchal IX CMiss. Prinyanka Salian IX E Organizer: Marathi ClubMiss. Aaishwarya Nivendkar VIII A Event: Recitation Miss. Saloni Rane VIII E CompetitionMst. Prathamesh Mohite VII D Winners:Miss. Sakshi Rane VII F Std. VIIIMiss. Sejal Singh VI B 1st: Miss. Shlesha Joshi VIII DMiss. Anushka Hirloskar VI B 2nd: Miss. Vaibhavi Nagda VIII F

3rd: Miss. Khushali Desai VIII EOrganizer: English Club 4th: Miss. Arpana Singh VIII A2nd February 2016Event: Handwriting CompetitionWinners:

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Event: Puzzle Competition 2nd: Miss. Siddhi Chandanshive VII BWinners: 3rd: Mst. Shravan Patil VII AStd. VIII1st: Miss. Teesha Yetuskar VIII C Organizer: Science Club2nd: Miss. Arpana Singh VIII A 28th August 2O153rd: Miss. Vaibhavi Nagda VIII F Event: Essay Competition

Winners:Event: Handwriting Competition Miss. Shreya Chawale VI FStd. V Miss. Mrunmayee Nagdive VII E1st: Miss. Kanishka Minchekar V C Miss. Neha Bhartiya VIII F2nd: Miss. Sanchi Mohite V B Miss. Ishika Botle IX C3rd: Mst. Manas Tawde V B Event: Qiuz CompetitionStd. VI 2nd February 20161st: Miss. Anushka Hirloskar VI B Winners:2nd: Miss. Sejal Singh VI B Miss. Vrithi Manjeshwar IX C3rd: Mst. Hitesh Chandanshive VI E Mst. Aryan Thorat VIII C3rd: Miss. Saloni Walke VI A Mst. Fardin Shaikh VII CStd. VII Mst. Mandar Mawale VI C1st: Mst. Pratham Mohite VII D

SHOTOKAN KARATE ASSOCIATION OF INDIA (SKAI) Medal Winners 2015-16

Jack of all trades and master of none.

CATEGORY Name of Student STD MedalKUMITE Black Belt (Girls) Miss. Soloni Pawar X D GoldKATA Black Belt (Girls) Miss. Soloni Pawar X D GoldKUMITE Black Belt (Boys) Mst. Suraj Giramkar X C Gold

Mst. Nitesh Maurya X D SilverMst. Aman Gupta X D Bronze

KATA Black Belt (Boys) Mst. Yash Surve X A GoldMst. Vivek Nirankari X B SilverMst. Praveen Bhandari IX B Bronze

KUMITE Black Belt (Boys JR.) Mst. Anirudh Sawant VIII F GoldMst. Amol Pednekar VIII B SilverMst. Abhishek Wairkar VIII A Bronze

KATA Brown Belt (Boys under 10) Mst. Prathamesh Agrahari VA GoldMst. Tanish Gosar V B SilverMst. Jatin Kapse V A Bronze

KUMITE Purple Belt (Boys under15) Mst. Harsh Surve VIII F BronzeKUMITE Purple Belt (Boys under10) Mst. Gaurang Jagtap IV C Gold

Mst. Kaushik Sahani VD SilverKATA Purple Belt (Boys under 10) Mst. Kaushik Sahani V D SilverKUMITE Orange Belt (Girls) Mst. Savree Pawar II A Bronze

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Miss. Rashi Harmalkar VII E Mst. Yash Gawle VIII E secured 10th Won the 1st prize in Maharashtra Position in All Bandra Inter-School Off Rajya Jawahar Balbhavan Inter Season Race and 9th Position in Joe-Crasto School Chota Khyaal Geet Gayan Memorial Off-Season Race.competition for std. V - VII.

Mst. Sujal Tambe VI E won the Best Bagged the 1st prize of cash Rs.15,000 Dancer Award at the district level in 1st among 690 Participants in ‘Deshbhaktipar Senior and 1st Cadet Dance Skate Sport.Geet Gayan’ Competition organized by the Swantantrya Veer Savarkar Smarak, Mst. Smit Kadam V C won a medal for Mumbai in various districts of Maharashtra archery in the event organized by Mumbai and state of Goa. Mayor Cup Indoor National Archery

Championship 2015-16.Won the Youngest Ghazal Singer Award from Shri Jagjit Singh Foundation at its Mst. Shazil Sayed IX E is a Platinum Jubilee Celebration. seasoned junior TV artist who has

acted in serials like Hello Prathiba, Mst. Shubham Dodiya VII B won 3rd Sunn Yaar Try Maar and CID.prize in All India Balkan-Ji-Bari drawing competition, Santacruz East. He has also endorsed Body Buildo

products.Mst. Shubham Parab IX B came 1st in Marathon Race organized by United Movies to his credit are Bhoot Raja Ronnie Athletes Sports Club, Bandra. and Aao Khele Gilli Danda.

INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENTS

UCMAS GRAND 1 LEVEL CANDIDATESMst. Aditya Shintre VI F Mst. Parth Patil VI B Mst. Aditya Saste VIII B

GROUP ACHIEVEMENT

Look after the pennies and the pounds will look after themselves.

- Miss. Archita Gramkar (VII A)

TONGUE TWISTERS

Bad Money, Made Bunny.Mix, Miss, Mix

Big Billy Who A Big Belly Was Also A Big Bully

1st Senior & 1st Cadet Dance Skate Sport National Championship AwardWinners: Mst. Sujal Tambe VI EMst. Mohit Tambe VCMst. Siddesh Sonavane VII EMst. Pratham Karande VII D

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National integration is a sentiment that empty slogans and meaningless speeches. binds together the people of a nation; no People must realize that the good of their matter what their religion, language or country and their welfare are interlinked, culture is. India is a vast country with a vast whereas disintegration will only seriously population and if we get united, this great harm their very existence.human force can do incredible wonders.

India is a country where people from varied National integration is a positive aspect to culture, tradition, race, caste, religion, reduce the socio-cultural and economic region, colour, and creed live together. inequalities among the people. Every year People's integration is a must for India to 19th November, the birthday of Ms. Indira become a developed country. National Gandhi, the first woman Prime Minister of integration is possible here only when each India, is celebrated as National Integration community lives peacefully together with Day, Rastriya Ekta Diwas and 19th November the others by appreciating, loving and to 25th November as National Integration respecting their culture and tradition.Week, Quami Ekta Week.

Mst. Abhishek Pandey (IX B) National integration cannot be achieved by Red House

Excerpts……IMPORTANCE OF NATIONAL INTEGRATION

(1st prize Inter-House Elocution Competition)

In 'India 2020: A vision for the New developed India.Millennium' Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, our most distinguished Scientist and his close By 2020 India will be on the same platform associate Mr. Y.S. Rajan, examine India's on which America is now. Every citizen in strengths and weaknesses to offer a vision the country, including the farmers and slum of how India can be among the world's first dwellers, will be able to read, write and five economic powers in 2020. This vision understand any one language. India will is dedicated to a young girl whom Kalam not have any unemployment. The people asked, “what is your dream?” for which the will earn their bread and there shall be young girl replied, “I want to live in a none called 'beggars'. The beggars will also developed India.”'India 2020 - A vision' has be employed at least as sweepers, earning a always been the dream of every citizen of small salary of their own.an economically backward and poor country, to see the country developed with India in 2020 will be far advanced in the no negative systems or ideas or beliefs. fields of science, military and technology. 2020 is a good deadline for seeing a India will stand up and say “I am the world

INDIA 2020: A VISION FOR THE NEW MILLENNIUM(1st prize Inter-House Elocution Competition)

Look before you leap.

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leader and I don't take orders from the development of the country.”anybody; be it USA, Russia or anybody else for the matter. I will make my own Miss. Shlesha Joshi (VIII D)decisions and take an action step towards Red House

Reading newspaper is a good habit that business and industry.provides information about politics, econ-omy, entertainment, sports, business, indus- Reading newspaper enables you to take try, trade and commerce. This habit will not part in every discussion pertaining to the only enhance your knowledge but also world's current events. Active participation improve your English skills and vocabulary. in group discussions makes you feel that

you belong to an enlightened society. The Many people have the habit of reading only thing that can stop you from joining daily newspapers early in the morning. talks and discussion is your ignorance of Newspapers carry the news of the world. what is happening around you.By reading it, you will become updated with the current events of not only your So friends, if you don't read newspapers, go nation but also other countries across the home and start reading it so that you too globe. It carries contents about policies and can take active part in talks and discussions.plans of the government and corporations. It also has plenty of advertisements that will Mst. Nishant Gaikwad (V B)keep you updated about the world of Green House

ADVANTAGES OF NEWSPAPER(1st prize Inter-House Essay Competition)

The major aim of science education is to Superficial and shallow knowledge is develop scientific attitude among the looked down upon. Scientific attitude learners. enables the person to develop deep

knowledge into the subject. Great A person who possesses scientific attitude inventions and discoveries are due to the has the natural tendency to look for the inquisitive mind of the genius.basic causes which lead to the development of a situation. Having a scientific bent of mind is very

important if one wants to keep up with the Scientific attitude towards life is full of fast pace of modern life. Asking questions, analysis, interpretations and questions. This finding out why and how things happen in kind of attitude does not take life as it is. the environment, is a very good habit since it There has to be a reason for everything. sharpens one's intellect and reasoning skills. Fantasy plays an insignificant role here. Everything is based on facts and figures. Miss. Neha Bharatiya (VIII F)

SCIENTIFIC ATTITUDE(1st prize Science Club Essay Competition)

Make hay while the sun shines.

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SCIENTIFIC ATTITUDE(1st prize Science Club Essay Competition)

Scientific attitude is the way of thinking us how to gather sufficient facts before reasonably, logically and clearly without arriving at a conclusion. This is the age of any prejudice or preconceived notion. It is science and logic. Every effect has a cause necessary because unscientific thinking can and reason. Nothing happens that cannot create problem for the world. be explained.

Science teaches us how to think correctly. It Unscientific thinking can bring down a tells us not to accept a statement as fact nation and impede its progress. So let us unless we are given proof of it .Isn't that cast away unfounded thoughts, beliefs and Galileo told the world, with proofs that the practices, and follow the clear light of earth is round, and yet nobody believed reason to go forward on the path of him for years? Science teaches us not to progress and prosperity of our nation. jump to conclusions. Verify your facts, and then only form a conclusion. Science shows Miss. Mrunmayee Nagdive (VII E)

AIDS AWARENESS(1st prize AIDS AWARENESS Essay Competition)

In India AIDS was detected for the first time funded by the World Bank (IDA) with in 1986 and a national AIDS control technical assistance from the WHO. With programme has been in operation since this fund organizational structures, at the 1987, with the assistance of the World Bank centre as well as state, strengthen the and the other multilateral and bilateral programme management capacity, donors. Its ultimate aim was to reduce the promote public awareness especially in impact of AIDS morbidity and mortality. cities, improve blood safety and its rational

use, strengthen the STD clinics, build According to the Director, National AIDS surveillance and clinical facilities, and rely Control Organization (NACO), the on country's own medicines. number of persons living in India with this virus should be between 3 to 5 millions. 'Prevention is better than cure' is the best-India is now supposed to have the third suited strategy in case of India and other largest number of persons infected with developing countries with huge HIV and most of them during the last two population. The awareness would certainly years. grow with time but it can be surely boosted

greatly with the help of print and electronic In 1990, the medium term plan to prevent media. AIDS with the assistance of World Health Organization (WHO) was undertaken. It Miss. Sana Momin (IX A)aimed at covering broad activities to be

Money can't buy happiness.

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SYNOPSISUnite For a Better India

(Speech delivered on Independence Day)

India celebrates her Independence Day nation is not too far for us to achieve.every year to remember her great leaders for their endless resistance against the One of the global challenges that the world foreign powers to give us freedom that we faces today is the inhuman acts of terrorism. enjoy today. We are proud to be born in Our country has also become victim of this country which gave birth to several terrorist attacks. But the detrimental Charismatic leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, intentions of these crabby minds befall to Rabindranath Tagore, B. R. Ambedkar, be failures as we, Indians, stand united for Subhash Chandra Bose. It's our duty to pay the security of our motherland. The homage to all the martyrs who have laid nostalgic feeling of commitment and unity down their lives freeing from foreign shown by our great leaders inspires us to dominance. fulfill the national goals of our country.

While we look behind all the way through On this special occasion let us unite together the fruitful years of our Independence, it is for a common goal to uphold the values significant to discover the roots of our and make our country the best in the world.achievement in different fields during last six decades which makes India one of the Jai Hind.top developing countries in the world. The day to hold our head high as a developed Miss. Juveria Sayyed (IX D)

Teachers' Day is the birthday of Dr. and above all the second parent. A teacher Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, the first Vice takes a hand, opens a mind, touches a heart President of India. Dr Radhakrishnan was and consumes heat like a candle to give honoured with The Bharat Ratna Award in light to the world. 1954. He always believed and said, “Teachers should be the best minds in the We are indebted to all our teachers for country”. Since 1962, 5th September is giving us love and being our friends too. celebrated as Teacher's Day in India. They all really mean a lot for us. On this

auspicious occasion, I pray to the Almighty Teacher's Day is observed to pay reverence to bless our teachers with his choicest to the teachers of our nation. A teacher is blessings to continue their service of not only a knowledge provider, but also a bringing up the young generation with character-architect who moulds students love, care and responsibility.into ideal citizens. A teacher is a source of information, a guide, a mentor, a motivator Mst. Rutik Mapuskar (IX A)

The Light of The World(A tribute to teachers on Teachers' Day)

More haste, less speed.

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IMPRESSIONS…….

It's a repulsive feeling, gruesome rather to I express my sincere gratitude to our think that everything we've been doing for Principal, Rev. Fr. Sabu Thomas for giving the past thirteen years has taken a break. me the opportunity to become the Head We have no choice but to move on. It's boy for the academic year 2015-2016. I finally the time to say 'sayonara' to our thank all our dear teachers for being with beloved institution, the platform where we me and having confidence in me in every grew; we learnt; and discovered the best in single thing I did during the past years.ourselves. These thirteen years seemed to be like a long journey, but at last you wake Last but not the least; I thank every single up one day and realize that suddenly, it's all individual who has played an important over….. All you can do now is just role by laying the foundation of my life and retrospect; because as much as they tell you making me what I am today.to look ahead, you just can't stop looking back at the good old school days spent in Mst. Ruvin Rodrigues (X D)the lap of our alma mater. Head Boy

Thirteen years ago I came with tears to into a vibrant one. I am indeed proud and school as a tiny tot. And now I leave school privileged to be the Head Girl of this with the same tears, as a teenager. I am school.proud of my alma mater which has transformed numerous caterpillars into I owe my heartfelt gratitude to our beautiful butterflies ready to face the world Principal, Rev. Fr. Sabu Thomas, who has intrepidly. Our esteemed institution lays been a moral support and the guiding light. the foundation of education on which I also thank our Vice Principal and every student's personality develops. Our Supervisors for their inspiration and school has imbibed in us great qualities like guidance. I am also grateful to all my honesty, tolerances, discipline, patience teachers who have moulded my character and perseverance. It has taught us the and personality in every stage of my life. I lesson of life - “Truth is knowledge and also thank our Discipline Committee knowledge is power”. Members and Student Council Members

for helping me in fulfilling my duties and It is said, “When the heart is full the eyes responsibilities as the Head Girl of Cardinal overflow”. Today I can say from the Gracias High School.bottom of my heart that I have enjoyed each and every moment of my life in Miss. Shruti Poojary (X B)school. My beloved teachers were Head Girlinstrumental in changing my timid nature

SAYONARA….

ADIEU….

Necessity is the mother of invention.

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Goodbye is just a word, but my heart and other extra curriculum activities. It doesn't feel to say 'goodbye' to my most has always instilled in me good values beloved school, my dear friends and and intelligence that will remain with teachers who were very supportive and me, life time. School has changed my life caring for the past thirteen years of my life. by making me an obedient, confident and I still recall the day I joined school back in studious student ready to fly high in the sky.2004-05 when I was a kid with low confidence. I affectionately and sincerely thank our

Principal, Rev. Fr. Sabu Thomas for giving The Championship Trophy awarded to me me the opportunity to be the Sports in the Annual Sports Meet 2014 made me Captain for year 2015-16. I also thank feel at the top of the world as my mettle in our Vice Principal, our Supervisors, sports was recognized. Today I stand up tall teaching and non teaching staff for as the Sports Captain who is confident to their kind support and love.take up challenges. Our school has created an atmosphere not only for learning but Mst. Hritik Khopkar (X B)also nurturing talents in academics, sports Sports Captain

GOODBYE…..

Thirteen years back I entered Cardinal teachers who developed a confidence in Gracias High School with mixed emotions me to bring out the best in me. Painting is of anxiety, happiness and excitement. At my hobby since childhood and I learned first I was worried about whether I would more about painting from my school.be able to make my space in the new world of knowledge. But when I went to school I thank our Principal, Rev. Fr Sabu Thomas; there were many angels who helped me our Vice Principal; Supervisors; the and supported me in every walk of my life. Discipline Committee and all my teachers These angels were none other than my dear who thought I was capable of holding this teachers. post and had faith in me that I could carry

out the responsibilities given to me. I want When I entered the secondary section I saw to thank the entire Gracian family for not some seniors with special badges and I was only supporting me but also encouraging very eager to have one. Finally I got that me in all my endeavours. My school has opportunity where I became the Sports become the backbone of my future life ……Captain. These school days will be the most memorable days of my life. I might have Miss. Siddhi Pawar (X B)failed in some tasks but I always learned a Sports Captainlot from those failures. Thanks to all the

ALVIDA….

Never count your chickens before they hatch.

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Graciana 2015-16

51

Answers:

1.Egg

2. Clock

3. Bottle

4.Pencil and Candle

5. Age and Height

6. An Onion

Miss. Riya P. Chetiwal (VI F)Mst. Anmol Pal (VII A)

No man can serve two masters.

Elecrticity.Horse.Its shadow.Are you asleep?Japan.

An echo.‘T’Shadow.Impossible.Mushroom.

Answers:

AMAZING FACTSÏAnts never sleep.ÏAlexander Graham Bell, the inventor of telephone never called his wife and mother

because they were both deaf.ÏPure honey is the only food that doesn’t spoil.ÏThe human brain is 80% water.ÏLeaving the water running while brushing teeth can waste four gallons of water in a

minute.ÏPolar bears can eat as many as 86 penguins in a single sitting.ÏA crocodile can’t stick its tongue out.ÏIf you sneeze too hard, you can fracture a rib.ÏDeer can’t eat hay.ÏKETCHUP was sold in the 1830s as medicine.ÏWomen blink nearly twice as much as men.ÏIt takes approximately two million flowers for a bee to make one pound of honey.

- Miss. Ruchi Yadav (VII D)Miss. Aikya Rai (IX E)

RIDDLES

Which city has no people?What always sleeps with its shoes on?What is as big as an elephant, but has no weight?What is the question to which your answer can never be ‘yes’?Name the pan in which you can’t cook?What is that which can speak any language but never went to school?Which alphabet is a hot drink?What is made dark by light?Which word says, “I am possible”?Which room have no doors and windows?

- Ankita Yadav (IV A)

“Dimag Hai To Lagao!"

1. What has to be broken before you can use it?2. What has a face and two hands but no arms or legs?3. What has neck but no head? 4. I am tall when I am young and I am short when I am old. Who am I ?5. What goes up never come down?6. Take off my skin - I won't cry but you will! Who am I ?

Graciana 2015-16

52 No news is good news.

Terrible English

Wonderful Facts

I am confused... I don't want to study.... Biology teacher told me cell means basic of life in the body... Physics teacher told me cell means Battery....... Then Economics teacher told me sell means selling things. And History teacher told me cell means prison... What is this? Now mom tells me that cell means mobile... I don't know what's right... Can you help me!!!

A student's genuine doubt!!! Which is the funniest moment in your life?When you have no idea what to write in the exam paper and the examiner comes and says "Sit straight. The student sitting behind is copying your answers"

�There is no wind in the football. � Stand in a straight circle.� You go and understand the tree. �Can I have some snow in my cold � Close the window airforce is coming. drink?�Don't make noise.. principal is �Pick the paper and fall into the

rotating in the corridor. dustbin.�Why are you looking at the monkey �Both of you stand together separately.

outside the window when I’m here ?

1. Your thumb is the same length as your nose.

2. For at least 2 seconds you were at one time, the youngest person in the world.

3. The right ear is more efficient for listening to speech, while the left ear is better at listening to music.

4. Dolphins sleep with one eye open - they never stop watching and listening to their surroundings.

5. In space, a flame will appear blue and round because of no gravity.

6. Apples are more effective than coffee in keeping a person awake.

7. Broccoli was once considered “exotic” in home gardens.

8. A group of flamingos is called a “flamboyance”.

9. The goblin shark has been seen only about 50 times since its discovery back in 1898.

Art Gallery

Ms. Fardin S. Shaikh (IV C)Mst. Sheryas Sawant (IX C) Ms. Sachi Shirke (III E)Mst. Hritik Khopkar (X B)

Ms. Sanjana S. Salgaonkar (IX E)

Mst. Kunal Singh (Sr. KG B)

Ms. Shabista Bano (I A)

Ms. Shrutika N. Botle (II B)

Mst. Godswil (Jr.Kg. D)

Ms. Shrusti S. Gupta (V D) Ms. Archita S. Giramkar (VII A)

Ms. Neha Bhartiya (VIII F)

Mst. Noel Sequeira 1st Ranker S.S.C March 2015

Mst. Sanil Chavan 3rd Ranker S.S.C March 2015

Miss. Dhanashree Shetty 2nd Ranker S.S.C March 2015

Mr. Ravi Kumar Nair Retd. Sr. Clerk

Miss. Komal Shelar 3rd Ranker S.S.C March 2015

Mst. Sameer Bhosale 3rd Ranker S.S.C March 2015

Ms. Kusum PramodRetd. Vice Principal

Ms. Meenal Patil Retd. Head Clerk

Ms. Sarita Mehta Retd. Headmistress

Ms. Usha Sridhar Silver Jubilarian

Mr. Prashant Kadam Silver Jubilarian

Ms. Francisca Barrow Silver Jubilarian

Mrs. Josephine Fernandes Silver Jubilarian

Best School Award2nd Runner-up

NBA Champs 2015-16