Interface September 2015

September 2015

Fr. Johnson Parackal SDBExecutive Director, DBI

Director s Message’

September 2015 | 01

As the global celebrations to mark the birth bicentenary of Don Bosco come to an end, we realize with joy and gratitude that our

Institute has played a key role in many of the events. For us at DBI it has been a year of abundant blessings indeed. God has blessed us in unique and miraculous ways.

I can enumerate instances that give credence to my claim. It was nothing short of a miracle that gave us water in the month of June this year. We had made many desperate attempts at many spots in the compound and failed. Even after boring 12000 ft we found no water. We, hen, prayed earnestly and asked Don Bosco for his blessings on the endeavor. And as if to say, 'you've got to see the result yourself', we dug right before his eyes, a few feet from the spot where his statue stood. A mere 600 ft, and water…! What more can I say!

The DBIM Excellence Award 2015 was held on 4 September. This is an annual event our Management students eagerly wait for. Constituted in 2011, the award is given to management students who demonstrate excellence not only in academic pursuits but also in social commitment, extra-curricular activities and overall conduct, to such an extent that they become examples for others to emulate.

These award winners blend their studies and service so admirably, that they become champions of both. They place others' concerns before their own. They are remembered and loved by all even after passing out of the institute. Their life can be bes t desc r ibed in the words o f Swami Vivekananda: “...they only live who live for others.”

We attach considerable importance to this award because it is our way of saying that we believe not in arm-chair Managers who merely mesmerize with their razor-sharp intel lects , but in compassionate human beings who supplement their academic advantage with qualities of the heart - heart that goes out to the needy in love and concern and bring about discernible improvements in the quality of other lives.

We had our share of success with the vocational and skills training programmes too. A major success has been the overseas placements of our trainees who are now working in Europe and in the Gulf Countries, doing extremely well and earning handsome salaries. I am extremely happy that our training programmes and welfare schemes are impacting the lives of so many young people, helping them to build dreams and shape lives.

My message would be incomplete without expressing my appreciat ion and thanks to Sr. Molly Kaniampadickal and Fr. Joseph Thelekkatt who served DBI for the past five eventful years and one intense year respectively. Sr. Molly deserves our highest appreciation as she coordinated so very efficiently and effectively the RMSA Teacher Training Programmes at the institute and became very popular too with the heads of schools of both Assam and Meghalaya. She was very professional in her approach, highly committed and fully dedicated to the task assigned to her. We salute her sacrificing spirit and unflinching support.

I would like to express my deep sense of gratitude to Fr. Joseph Thelekkatt for shouldering the responsibility of Don Bosco School Excellence Mission (DBSEM) to assist our schools, raise the standard of their performance and effectiveness. We thank him specially for organizing the DB Teachers Convention-2015 at the Province level, which brought about a lot of camaraderie and cordiality among the teachers of various Don Bosco Schools and for his availability and contribution to DBI. We wish both Sr. Molly and Fr. Thelekkatt a very happy and successful ministry in their new places. May God bless them and reward them abundantly.

May Don Bosco whose birth bicentenary we celebrated this year continue to remain our model and inspiration at all times.

Director’s Message 01

Editorial 02

Birth Bicentenary Celebrations of Don Bosco 03

Union Minister Piyush Goyal Praises Don Bosco’s System of Education 04

Provincial Team Visit-2015 05

DBIM Excellence Award 2015 06

DBI students mark Youth Skills Day 07

TOT of Rural Water Supply & Sanitation 07

Idauzaulle dreams of becoming a Globe Trotter 07

Teachers Day cum Graduation Day 08

Summer Time Youth Minister 2015 10

Statistics of Youth Care 2015 11

Bosco Skill Mission at a Glance 12

Salesian International Youth Meet at Rome 14

Teachers Effectiveness Training (TET) 16

Inauguration of the New Academic Session 18

New Students Orientation 18

Summer Internship Programmes 19

NTPC sponsored training for MeECL and APDCL 19

UNESCO MGIEP's youth consultation with MBA students 19

Industry Visit to Pepsi Co, Rani, Patgaon, near Guwahati 19

Student Development Programme 19

Digital India Initiative 20

Students' Skill Development Programme 20

Session on Effective Communication 21

Independence Day 22

DBI Campus Life 23

DBI welcomes Sr. Anna Molly FMA 24

DBI bids Farewell to Sr. Molly Kaniampadickal FMA 24

DirectorFr. Johnson Parackal SDB

Editor Sr. Anna Molly Thekkanal FMA

Associate EditorFr. Bivan Rodriques Mukhim SDB

DTP/Design Y R Dominic

Published by Don Bosco Institute (DBI)

Despatch Angela ChetriMs Cicelia SangmaMr. Ravi John Hembrom

Editorial Team

Contents

Fr. Johnson Parackal SDBExecutive Director, DBI

Director s Message’

September 2015 | 01

As the global celebrations to mark the birth bicentenary of Don Bosco come to an end, we realize with joy and gratitude that our

Institute has played a key role in many of the events. For us at DBI it has been a year of abundant blessings indeed. God has blessed us in unique and miraculous ways.

I can enumerate instances that give credence to my claim. It was nothing short of a miracle that gave us water in the month of June this year. We had made many desperate attempts at many spots in the compound and failed. Even after boring 12000 ft we found no water. We, hen, prayed earnestly and asked Don Bosco for his blessings on the endeavor. And as if to say, 'you've got to see the result yourself', we dug right before his eyes, a few feet from the spot where his statue stood. A mere 600 ft, and water…! What more can I say!

The DBIM Excellence Award 2015 was held on 4 September. This is an annual event our Management students eagerly wait for. Constituted in 2011, the award is given to management students who demonstrate excellence not only in academic pursuits but also in social commitment, extra-curricular activities and overall conduct, to such an extent that they become examples for others to emulate.

These award winners blend their studies and service so admirably, that they become champions of both. They place others' concerns before their own. They are remembered and loved by all even after passing out of the institute. Their life can be bes t desc r ibed in the words o f Swami Vivekananda: “...they only live who live for others.”

We attach considerable importance to this award because it is our way of saying that we believe not in arm-chair Managers who merely mesmerize with their razor-sharp intel lects , but in compassionate human beings who supplement their academic advantage with qualities of the heart - heart that goes out to the needy in love and concern and bring about discernible improvements in the quality of other lives.

We had our share of success with the vocational and skills training programmes too. A major success has been the overseas placements of our trainees who are now working in Europe and in the Gulf Countries, doing extremely well and earning handsome salaries. I am extremely happy that our training programmes and welfare schemes are impacting the lives of so many young people, helping them to build dreams and shape lives.

My message would be incomplete without expressing my appreciat ion and thanks to Sr. Molly Kaniampadickal and Fr. Joseph Thelekkatt who served DBI for the past five eventful years and one intense year respectively. Sr. Molly deserves our highest appreciation as she coordinated so very efficiently and effectively the RMSA Teacher Training Programmes at the institute and became very popular too with the heads of schools of both Assam and Meghalaya. She was very professional in her approach, highly committed and fully dedicated to the task assigned to her. We salute her sacrificing spirit and unflinching support.

I would like to express my deep sense of gratitude to Fr. Joseph Thelekkatt for shouldering the responsibility of Don Bosco School Excellence Mission (DBSEM) to assist our schools, raise the standard of their performance and effectiveness. We thank him specially for organizing the DB Teachers Convention-2015 at the Province level, which brought about a lot of camaraderie and cordiality among the teachers of various Don Bosco Schools and for his availability and contribution to DBI. We wish both Sr. Molly and Fr. Thelekkatt a very happy and successful ministry in their new places. May God bless them and reward them abundantly.

May Don Bosco whose birth bicentenary we celebrated this year continue to remain our model and inspiration at all times.

Director’s Message 01

Editorial 02

Birth Bicentenary Celebrations of Don Bosco 03

Union Minister Piyush Goyal Praises Don Bosco’s System of Education 04

Provincial Team Visit-2015 05

DBIM Excellence Award 2015 06

DBI students mark Youth Skills Day 07

TOT of Rural Water Supply & Sanitation 07

Idauzaulle dreams of becoming a Globe Trotter 07

Teachers Day cum Graduation Day 08

Summer Time Youth Minister 2015 10

Statistics of Youth Care 2015 11

Bosco Skill Mission at a Glance 12

Salesian International Youth Meet at Rome 14

Teachers Effectiveness Training (TET) 16

Inauguration of the New Academic Session 18

New Students Orientation 18

Summer Internship Programmes 19

NTPC sponsored training for MeECL and APDCL 19

UNESCO MGIEP's youth consultation with MBA students 19

Industry Visit to Pepsi Co, Rani, Patgaon, near Guwahati 19

Student Development Programme 19

Digital India Initiative 20

Students' Skill Development Programme 20

Session on Effective Communication 21

Independence Day 22

DBI Campus Life 23

DBI welcomes Sr. Anna Molly FMA 24

DBI bids Farewell to Sr. Molly Kaniampadickal FMA 24

DirectorFr. Johnson Parackal SDB

Editor Sr. Anna Molly Thekkanal FMA

Associate EditorFr. Bivan Rodriques Mukhim SDB

DTP/Design Y R Dominic

Published by Don Bosco Institute (DBI)

Despatch Angela ChetriMs Cicelia SangmaMr. Ravi John Hembrom

Editorial Team

Contents

Birth Bicentenary Celebrations of Don Bosco Assam-Guwahati, August 19: The Birth Bicentenary of the great Hero, Father Bosco celebrated in Guwahati Province with great pomp and show. The Province has graced a number of celebrations in the city of Guwahati of different nature like recreational, cultural and academic activities in the city of Guwahati. To start with, the Province had organized “Don Bosco Cultural Yatra” on January 31, 2015 at the inauguration of bicentenary celebrations in the Province.

On August 07, six thousand youth gathered to have a peace rally as a part of the bicentenary celebrations. An Educational Seminar was organized on August 09, for the Teachers of all Don Bosco Institutions at Machkhowa Pragjyoti ITA, Centre for performing Arts where the Union Minister for Power, Coal and Renewable Energy Shri Piyush Goyal, was the Chief Guest. Mrs. Paramita Mitra took a session for Teachers. About 1000 teachers were present from different educational Institutions. Another unforgettable occasion was the celebration with the most deserved Children and youth of the city under the umbrella called “Child Friendly Guwahati”

recently founded by the Province of Guwahati to give special attention to the street children, school dropouts and other children at risk. And lastly, the Grand Finale celebration was held at Tezpur, where four hundred Parish Youth called “Bosco Youth Leaders Meet” participated as a part of the Bicentenary Celebrations. Various competitions such as Choir Singing, Painting, Classical dance, Quiz, Talent Hunt, Collage, Elocution, Exhibition etc. were conducted to deepen the knowledge about Don Bosco which added colour to the celebrations. The Shillong Chamber Choir presented amazing songs and music on the occasion.

Don Bosco had played and will continue to play a vital role in transforming individuals, society, and the Country by means of education, by promoting peace among the diverse people and creed in the region. It has created a bond of unity among a mosaic of cultures, languages and background. Thus making good believer in God and honest Citizens in the region. Don Bosco needs to be vivified, rejuvenated and be celebrated in North East India. Long Live Don Bosco!

Editorial

02 September 2015 | 03

Sr. Anna Molly Thekkanal FMAEditor

I consider it as a privilege and it is with great joy that I bring out this issue of INTERFACE on the great occasion of the concluding of Don Bosco's Birth Bicentenary Celebrations. The Bicentenary celebrations of this great Hero Don Bosco, a Father, a Founder, a Friend, an Educator, a Transformer, a Dreamer and a visionary, who is a model for all of us invites us to dream, to plan ,to expand our vision towards a vast horizon for a better tomorrow to be with the young and for the young.

With Robert Frost I say: “ There are miles to go ……..” and there is still much to be done to achieve, to reach the goal !. The world is longing for someone … to lead….to govern …. to guide… Yes, in fact it is …… it is crying for someone, a genuine leader, who is honest and able. Let us enable to able….. able the disable….. Yes, it is a great challenge before us … But … we can….

Let us join hands together …….

! To empower and equip our Young minds with rich human values.

! To make every effort to step together with DBI motto in “Building Dreams and Shaping Lives”.

! To create in the young compassion and love , sensitivity and humanness.

! To generate in them optimism. acceptance of self and others.

! To guide our educators to be inspirers.

! To reenergize our Salesian Charism in exercising our great task as educators.

! To deepen our awareness to the needs of the Society.

! To reach out to as many poor and the needy as possible.

! To formulate various strategies and plans to make daily assignments more effective.

! To go beyond…. a step ahead … to reach out to the peripheries and outskirts extending a helping hand.

May Don Bosco help each one of us to actualize our plans, dreams and visions . As I bring out this issue my sincere wish is that the INTERFACE may continue to upload its unique role of being an effective messenger of the manifestation of God's manifold blessings bestowed upon our Beloved Institute. DBI. The simple ordinary daily events of the Institute unfolded through the pages reflects in an extra ordinary way through the marvels of God. . May it continue to prosper and persevere to be relevant to the modern times by being effective in its vision of building up a vibrant and well informed , informative and inspiring journal.

Events give Life. they make the Day…

Birth Bicentenary Celebrations of Don Bosco Assam-Guwahati, August 19: The Birth Bicentenary of the great Hero, Father Bosco celebrated in Guwahati Province with great pomp and show. The Province has graced a number of celebrations in the city of Guwahati of different nature like recreational, cultural and academic activities in the city of Guwahati. To start with, the Province had organized “Don Bosco Cultural Yatra” on January 31, 2015 at the inauguration of bicentenary celebrations in the Province.

On August 07, six thousand youth gathered to have a peace rally as a part of the bicentenary celebrations. An Educational Seminar was organized on August 09, for the Teachers of all Don Bosco Institutions at Machkhowa Pragjyoti ITA, Centre for performing Arts where the Union Minister for Power, Coal and Renewable Energy Shri Piyush Goyal, was the Chief Guest. Mrs. Paramita Mitra took a session for Teachers. About 1000 teachers were present from different educational Institutions. Another unforgettable occasion was the celebration with the most deserved Children and youth of the city under the umbrella called “Child Friendly Guwahati”

recently founded by the Province of Guwahati to give special attention to the street children, school dropouts and other children at risk. And lastly, the Grand Finale celebration was held at Tezpur, where four hundred Parish Youth called “Bosco Youth Leaders Meet” participated as a part of the Bicentenary Celebrations. Various competitions such as Choir Singing, Painting, Classical dance, Quiz, Talent Hunt, Collage, Elocution, Exhibition etc. were conducted to deepen the knowledge about Don Bosco which added colour to the celebrations. The Shillong Chamber Choir presented amazing songs and music on the occasion.

Don Bosco had played and will continue to play a vital role in transforming individuals, society, and the Country by means of education, by promoting peace among the diverse people and creed in the region. It has created a bond of unity among a mosaic of cultures, languages and background. Thus making good believer in God and honest Citizens in the region. Don Bosco needs to be vivified, rejuvenated and be celebrated in North East India. Long Live Don Bosco!

Editorial


Sr. Anna Molly Thekkanal FMAEditor

I consider it as a privilege and it is with great joy that I bring out this issue of INTERFACE on the great occasion of the concluding of Don Bosco's Birth Bicentenary Celebrations. The Bicentenary celebrations of this great Hero Don Bosco, a Father, a Founder, a Friend, an Educator, a Transformer, a Dreamer and a visionary, who is a model for all of us invites us to dream, to plan ,to expand our vision towards a vast horizon for a better tomorrow to be with the young and for the young.

With Robert Frost I say: “ There are miles to go ……..” and there is still much to be done to achieve, to reach the goal !. The world is longing for someone … to lead….to govern …. to guide… Yes, in fact it is …… it is crying for someone, a genuine leader, who is honest and able. Let us enable to able….. able the disable….. Yes, it is a great challenge before us … But … we can….

Let us join hands together …….

! To empower and equip our Young minds with rich human values.

! To make every effort to step together with DBI motto in “Building Dreams and Shaping Lives”.

! To create in the young compassion and love , sensitivity and humanness.

! To generate in them optimism. acceptance of self and others.

! To guide our educators to be inspirers.

! To reenergize our Salesian Charism in exercising our great task as educators.

! To deepen our awareness to the needs of the Society.

! To reach out to as many poor and the needy as possible.

! To formulate various strategies and plans to make daily assignments more effective.

! To go beyond…. a step ahead … to reach out to the peripheries and outskirts extending a helping hand.

May Don Bosco help each one of us to actualize our plans, dreams and visions . As I bring out this issue my sincere wish is that the INTERFACE may continue to upload its unique role of being an effective messenger of the manifestation of God's manifold blessings bestowed upon our Beloved Institute. DBI. The simple ordinary daily events of the Institute unfolded through the pages reflects in an extra ordinary way through the marvels of God. . May it continue to prosper and persevere to be relevant to the modern times by being effective in its vision of building up a vibrant and well informed , informative and inspiring journal.

Events give Life. they make the Day…

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Union Minister Piyush Goyal Praises Don Bosco’s System of Education

By Fr. Bivan R. Mukhim

Guwahati, Aug. 10. Speaking at the Don Bosco Bicentenary Educational Seminar to conclude the Bicentenary Celebration of the Birth of Don Bosco by Guwahati Province at the Machkhowa, Pragjyoti, ITA Centre for Performing Arts Union Minister for Power, Coal and Renewable Energy Piyush Goyal on Saturday, August 8, laid stress on introducing moral education and civics in the country`s educational curriculum. Besides promoting the message of love and feeling of oneness, India should be made the best place to live in and also a super power, he said. to Don Bosco during the concluding Bicentenary celebration of the Salesian Province of Guwahati.

Also underscoring the need to work unitedly for making the people of the country free from deprivation, poverty and illiteracy, he said that there cannot be any limit for a society to give education to all its members. In this context, he asserted that the country should remember every teacher who worked for enlightening the people with honour. Let these teachers be treated as next only to God, he said. The Union Minister further said. ``We should also inculcate the habit of thrift and ignite the spirit of inquisitiveness among the children. Let all of us pledge to contribute to create a better tomorrow for our children and the country as well.`` Regretting

the absence of moral education and civics in the country`s educational curriculum, he said that if the value system, tolerance and fondness for cleanliness are inculcated among the children, things would stand quite apart from what they are today. A clean environment leads to a clean mind, he said.

However, he lamented that the issue of introducing moral education is inviting a lot of opposition from various quarters. But good education should have moral education in its curriculum. ``Moreover, since by and large our people these days lack the elementary knowledge of civic science, civics should also be made a part of our curriculum,`` he said.

The Union Minister also maintained that the teachers should practice what they intend to preach and to make India a super power, they should ignite the zeal among their students to excel in whatever field they (students) desire to engage themselves professionally.

But, he said, the country needs to make all-round efforts to provide equal opportunities to all. Good education starts with equal opportunity to all and sundry. Besides, quality of education also counts, he said. An alumnus of the Don Bosco High School,

Ma tunga , Mumba i , Goya l sa id a s an educationist, Don Bosco not only brought changes in education, he had also laid stress on equal opportunities to all. The Indian freedom fighters also dreamt of equality, besides freedom from poverty and illiteracy. They also inspired brotherhood among the countrymen, said the minister.

He remembers with gratitude the great contributions of the Salesians fathers and sisters and fondly remembers the former headmasters and principals who guided him in his school days. ``I came as an alumnus of the education system of Don Bosco, a system that makes individuals self reliant, a system that provide opportunities for young people for a better tomorrow,`` he said.

Fa ther VM Thomas , Provinc ia l whi le welcoming the union minister said that he was taken up by the kind gesture of Mr. Piyush Goyal who did Don Bosco proud by his presence at the concluding programme. ``You have done us proud, we salute you,`` Fr. Thomas said.

All together 800 teachers of all the Salesian family schools of Guwahati Province took part in the Educational Seminar to conclude the Bicentenary celebration of the province.

Provincial Team Visit 2015Rev Fr.V.M.Thomas SDB, Provincial, Province of Guwahati and the Provincial Team members which included Fr. Thomas, the Province Economer and Fr.Zachary Varickasseril, the Province Secretary started a two days team visit to the Institute on May 28 - 29. The visit began with the opening conference at the Board Room. During the meeting, the Provincial explained the significance of the team visit and wish that all members of the community should share concerns of the community.

In the evening, Fr. V.M. Thomas officiated the oath taking ceremony of Fr. Januarius Sangma as the new Vice Provincial of the province in the presence of the Salesians who were gathered for a meeting at the Institute. Fr. Johnson Parackal SDB, the Executive Director of the institute also took oath as the Rector of the institute for the second term.

The following day the team members joined the community and the youth for the Holy Mass at the institute's amphitheatre and later took part in the Graduation ceremony of the Holiday Package Students who were at the institute for a month. Fr. Provincial was the Chief Guest at the graduation ceremony and spoke to the young people to prepare themselves well for the future. “The future is in your hand, you can either make it or break it,” Fr. Thomas said. He distributed the certificates to the graduating students. Before lunch he addressed the staff members and encouraged them to give their best to the students. Earlier to that he asked each staff member to share the successes and the ways to improve teaching quality. He exhorted them to give 100% to the formation of the students and transform them.

He personally met all the Fathers and the Sisters and suggested some means and ways to improve the service offered to the young. The provincial team visit concluded with the meeting where recommendations for improvements were suggested.

September 2015 | 05

04

Union Minister Piyush Goyal Praises Don Bosco’s System of Education

By Fr. Bivan R. Mukhim

Guwahati, Aug. 10. Speaking at the Don Bosco Bicentenary Educational Seminar to conclude the Bicentenary Celebration of the Birth of Don Bosco by Guwahati Province at the Machkhowa, Pragjyoti, ITA Centre for Performing Arts Union Minister for Power, Coal and Renewable Energy Piyush Goyal on Saturday, August 8, laid stress on introducing moral education and civics in the country`s educational curriculum. Besides promoting the message of love and feeling of oneness, India should be made the best place to live in and also a super power, he said. to Don Bosco during the concluding Bicentenary celebration of the Salesian Province of Guwahati.

Also underscoring the need to work unitedly for making the people of the country free from deprivation, poverty and illiteracy, he said that there cannot be any limit for a society to give education to all its members. In this context, he asserted that the country should remember every teacher who worked for enlightening the people with honour. Let these teachers be treated as next only to God, he said. The Union Minister further said. ``We should also inculcate the habit of thrift and ignite the spirit of inquisitiveness among the children. Let all of us pledge to contribute to create a better tomorrow for our children and the country as well.`` Regretting

the absence of moral education and civics in the country`s educational curriculum, he said that if the value system, tolerance and fondness for cleanliness are inculcated among the children, things would stand quite apart from what they are today. A clean environment leads to a clean mind, he said.

However, he lamented that the issue of introducing moral education is inviting a lot of opposition from various quarters. But good education should have moral education in its curriculum. ``Moreover, since by and large our people these days lack the elementary knowledge of civic science, civics should also be made a part of our curriculum,`` he said.

The Union Minister also maintained that the teachers should practice what they intend to preach and to make India a super power, they should ignite the zeal among their students to excel in whatever field they (students) desire to engage themselves professionally.

But, he said, the country needs to make all-round efforts to provide equal opportunities to all. Good education starts with equal opportunity to all and sundry. Besides, quality of education also counts, he said. An alumnus of the Don Bosco High School,

Ma tunga , Mumba i , Goya l sa id a s an educationist, Don Bosco not only brought changes in education, he had also laid stress on equal opportunities to all. The Indian freedom fighters also dreamt of equality, besides freedom from poverty and illiteracy. They also inspired brotherhood among the countrymen, said the minister.

He remembers with gratitude the great contributions of the Salesians fathers and sisters and fondly remembers the former headmasters and principals who guided him in his school days. ``I came as an alumnus of the education system of Don Bosco, a system that makes individuals self reliant, a system that provide opportunities for young people for a better tomorrow,`` he said.

Fa ther VM Thomas , Provinc ia l whi le welcoming the union minister said that he was taken up by the kind gesture of Mr. Piyush Goyal who did Don Bosco proud by his presence at the concluding programme. ``You have done us proud, we salute you,`` Fr. Thomas said.

All together 800 teachers of all the Salesian family schools of Guwahati Province took part in the Educational Seminar to conclude the Bicentenary celebration of the province.

Provincial Team Visit 2015Rev Fr.V.M.Thomas SDB, Provincial, Province of Guwahati and the Provincial Team members which included Fr. Thomas, the Province Economer and Fr.Zachary Varickasseril, the Province Secretary started a two days team visit to the Institute on May 28 - 29. The visit began with the opening conference at the Board Room. During the meeting, the Provincial explained the significance of the team visit and wish that all members of the community should share concerns of the community.

In the evening, Fr. V.M. Thomas officiated the oath taking ceremony of Fr. Januarius Sangma as the new Vice Provincial of the province in the presence of the Salesians who were gathered for a meeting at the Institute. Fr. Johnson Parackal SDB, the Executive Director of the institute also took oath as the Rector of the institute for the second term.

The following day the team members joined the community and the youth for the Holy Mass at the institute's amphitheatre and later took part in the Graduation ceremony of the Holiday Package Students who were at the institute for a month. Fr. Provincial was the Chief Guest at the graduation ceremony and spoke to the young people to prepare themselves well for the future. “The future is in your hand, you can either make it or break it,” Fr. Thomas said. He distributed the certificates to the graduating students. Before lunch he addressed the staff members and encouraged them to give their best to the students. Earlier to that he asked each staff member to share the successes and the ways to improve teaching quality. He exhorted them to give 100% to the formation of the students and transform them.

He personally met all the Fathers and the Sisters and suggested some means and ways to improve the service offered to the young. The provincial team visit concluded with the meeting where recommendations for improvements were suggested.

September 2015 | 05

Don Bosco Institute of Management solemnized the annual DBIM Excellence Award on September 03, 2015 at the picturesque campus in Kharghuli, Guwahati. The Excellence Award was constituted in 2011 to honour those students who demonstrate excellence not only in the field of academics but also in social commitment, extra-curricular activities and overall conduct, to the extent that they set examples for others to emulate.

The event began with a Prayer Dance by the DBI students, to invoke God's blessings and welcome everyone.

Prof. Dr. O.K Medhi, Retd. Vice Chancellor, Gauhati University was the Chief Guest of the function, Ms. Aitrayee Baruah, as the Guest of honour along with Fr. V. M. Thomas SDB, Provincial, Guwahati Province, The Lighting of the Lamp heralding the ‘light-over-darkness’ spread the auspicious message to the whole gathering of around 300 students and dignitaries.

Fr. Johnson Parackal SDB, Rector, DBIM in his Welcome Address addressed the importance of the momentous occasion in the annals of DBIM and offered his welcome greetings to all present. He welcomed all the eminent personalities in the traditional style with Assamese Gamucha, DBI Scarfs and Bouquets. The group dances and the song titled “Lean on me when you’re not strong” by the students brought forth the perfect ambience and added to the euphoria.

Fr. V. M. Thomas, in his message asked the students to have a strategy in their lives to have a rewarding career. He asserted that career progression was not a right but a reward for ability, hard work and dedication. He also advised the students to choose

DBIM Excellence Award 2015

the right yardstick to measure their achievements and shared the famous story of “The professor and the cups of coffee” which he dramatized artistically with a few student volunteers.

The Chief Guest, Dr. O. K Medhi stressed the importance and growth of management education and highlighted the need for having quality education through employability skills. He praised the institute for such efforts for the innovative practices and expressed his desire to develop close linkages with the industry. The chief guest also implored the students to be good human beings rather than just being management professionals with no empathy for the underprivileged.

The DBIM Excellence Award 2015 was awarded to Mr. Hans Darius Nongsiej, Fr. Jose Ayyankanal MST and Mr. Tanmoy Ray, for their excellence in Academics, Social Commitment, Leadership skills and overall Conduct. Among the graduating students, Hans Daruis and Bhagyashree Pegu shared their experiences and reminiscences of their association with the Institute and how it helped them to transform their lives.

The classical dance and the modern dance presented by the MBA students made the audience come alive with excitement.

The program came to an end with all the outgoing students being presented the mementos. This year, another award “The DBIM Star” was instituted and presented to Ms. Banrishisha Kharkongor and Ms. Vidhi Maniklata for bringing laurels to the institute in various management fests and competitions. The program was anchored by Mr. Chandan Dutta, Academic coordinator assisted by two MBA students, Mr. Russell and Ms. Peoli.

TOT of Rural Water Supply & Sanitation


Born in dismal poverty in Peren District of Nagaland, Idauzaulle lost her dad at an early stage. Idauzaulle spent her childhood in a congested room which she'd shared with her two sisters and one brother with much less possibilities and scope for doing well in her studies.

She joined Don Bosco Institute under North East Rural Livelihood Project, Min is t ry o f DoNER, GOI , and underwent her training in Bosco Barefoot College, Boko and became an inspiration for her batch mates in the Hospitality Management, which is a 3-month free course provided under BSM project. Idauzaulle in The Oberoi Trident, Mumbai Idauzaulle cracked the interview for one of the most luxurious Hostels in India - The Oberoi Trident, Mumbai and at present she draws a salary of Rs. 33,000. She has been offered a job in Dubai with The Oberoi Group or in the Oberoi Cruise-Liner.

IDAUZAULLE DREAMS OF BECOMING A GLOBE TROTTER

To raise awareness about the importance of investing in youth skills development and to mark the First International Youth Skills Day, an event was organised by the students undergoing skill training programmes at the Don Bosco Institute (DBI), Kharghuli, on Wednesday, July 15, 2015. The students also put up an exhibition on the occasion.

PM Philip, executive director the Functional Vocational Training and Research Society (FVTRS), Bangalore, was the chief guest on the occasion. He spoke on the importance of skill training and asked the students to give their best in acquiring the skills needed in today’s industries. The programme was also attended by Fr. Johnson Parackal, Executive Director of DBI.

DBI students mark Youth Skills Day

Don Bosco Institute is offering its service as a Lead Training Agency for the World Bank and Government of India assisted project "Neer Nirmal Pariyojana", also known as "Rural Water Supply & Sanitation for Low Income States (RWSS-LIS). DBI has entered into an agreement with the State Government for Capacity Building of State/District/Block/Panchayat Level Stakeholders in 3 (Three) Project Districts of Assam under RWSSP-LIS, ASSAM. The three districts served in the first phase include Kamrup, Jorhat and Hailakandi.

Don Bosco Institute of Management solemnized the annual DBIM Excellence Award on September 03, 2015 at the picturesque campus in Kharghuli, Guwahati. The Excellence Award was constituted in 2011 to honour those students who demonstrate excellence not only in the field of academics but also in social commitment, extra-curricular activities and overall conduct, to the extent that they set examples for others to emulate.

The event began with a Prayer Dance by the DBI students, to invoke God's blessings and welcome everyone.

Prof. Dr. O.K Medhi, Retd. Vice Chancellor, Gauhati University was the Chief Guest of the function, Ms. Aitrayee Baruah, as the Guest of honour along with Fr. V. M. Thomas SDB, Provincial, Guwahati Province, The Lighting of the Lamp heralding the ‘light-over-darkness’ spread the auspicious message to the whole gathering of around 300 students and dignitaries.

Fr. Johnson Parackal SDB, Rector, DBIM in his Welcome Address addressed the importance of the momentous occasion in the annals of DBIM and offered his welcome greetings to all present. He welcomed all the eminent personalities in the traditional style with Assamese Gamucha, DBI Scarfs and Bouquets. The group dances and the song titled “Lean on me when you’re not strong” by the students brought forth the perfect ambience and added to the euphoria.

Fr. V. M. Thomas, in his message asked the students to have a strategy in their lives to have a rewarding career. He asserted that career progression was not a right but a reward for ability, hard work and dedication. He also advised the students to choose

DBIM Excellence Award 2015

the right yardstick to measure their achievements and shared the famous story of “The professor and the cups of coffee” which he dramatized artistically with a few student volunteers.

The Chief Guest, Dr. O. K Medhi stressed the importance and growth of management education and highlighted the need for having quality education through employability skills. He praised the institute for such efforts for the innovative practices and expressed his desire to develop close linkages with the industry. The chief guest also implored the students to be good human beings rather than just being management professionals with no empathy for the underprivileged.

The DBIM Excellence Award 2015 was awarded to Mr. Hans Darius Nongsiej, Fr. Jose Ayyankanal MST and Mr. Tanmoy Ray, for their excellence in Academics, Social Commitment, Leadership skills and overall Conduct. Among the graduating students, Hans Daruis and Bhagyashree Pegu shared their experiences and reminiscences of their association with the Institute and how it helped them to transform their lives.

The classical dance and the modern dance presented by the MBA students made the audience come alive with excitement.

The program came to an end with all the outgoing students being presented the mementos. This year, another award “The DBIM Star” was instituted and presented to Ms. Banrishisha Kharkongor and Ms. Vidhi Maniklata for bringing laurels to the institute in various management fests and competitions. The program was anchored by Mr. Chandan Dutta, Academic coordinator assisted by two MBA students, Mr. Russell and Ms. Peoli.

TOT of Rural Water Supply & Sanitation


Born in dismal poverty in Peren District of Nagaland, Idauzaulle lost her dad at an early stage. Idauzaulle spent her childhood in a congested room which she'd shared with her two sisters and one brother with much less possibilities and scope for doing well in her studies.

She joined Don Bosco Institute under North East Rural Livelihood Project, Min is t ry o f DoNER, GOI , and underwent her training in Bosco Barefoot College, Boko and became an inspiration for her batch mates in the Hospitality Management, which is a 3-month free course provided under BSM project. Idauzaulle in The Oberoi Trident, Mumbai Idauzaulle cracked the interview for one of the most luxurious Hostels in India - The Oberoi Trident, Mumbai and at present she draws a salary of Rs. 33,000. She has been offered a job in Dubai with The Oberoi Group or in the Oberoi Cruise-Liner.

IDAUZAULLE DREAMS OF BECOMING A GLOBE TROTTER

To raise awareness about the importance of investing in youth skills development and to mark the First International Youth Skills Day, an event was organised by the students undergoing skill training programmes at the Don Bosco Institute (DBI), Kharghuli, on Wednesday, July 15, 2015. The students also put up an exhibition on the occasion.

PM Philip, executive director the Functional Vocational Training and Research Society (FVTRS), Bangalore, was the chief guest on the occasion. He spoke on the importance of skill training and asked the students to give their best in acquiring the skills needed in today’s industries. The programme was also attended by Fr. Johnson Parackal, Executive Director of DBI.

DBI students mark Youth Skills Day

Don Bosco Institute is offering its service as a Lead Training Agency for the World Bank and Government of India assisted project "Neer Nirmal Pariyojana", also known as "Rural Water Supply & Sanitation for Low Income States (RWSS-LIS). DBI has entered into an agreement with the State Government for Capacity Building of State/District/Block/Panchayat Level Stakeholders in 3 (Three) Project Districts of Assam under RWSSP-LIS, ASSAM. The three districts served in the first phase include Kamrup, Jorhat and Hailakandi.

The DBI Family united with the entire Nation celebrated the Teachers Day on September 05,2015. The day began with a special prayer invoking God's blessings upon all our Teachers in particular. On this occasion the Institute also integrated the Graduation of the Students who have completed their Training in various courses. The programme started with a prayer song and lightning of the lamp by the Chief Guest Fr. Varghese, Director of social Forum, Fr. Johnson Parackal, the Executive Director and Sr. Anna Molly, Deputy Director (Education Deptt.) and other representatives to invoke God’s blessings. Fr. Johnson welcomed the Chief Guest Fr.Varghese, Director of social Forum and wished a very memorable and joyful day particularly to the Teachers. In his speech Fr.Varghese appreciated the work of all the teachers in shaping the life of the young people. He emphasised how the teacher or a Guru of ancient times were considered as next to God. ‘Guru’ stands as a symbol of God in our Indian Culture, he added.

Miss Anna Richa, the senior most faculty of DBI shared her experiences of 20 years of service in DBI. She said that she love doing whatever she is doing here, However big or small contribution to DBI. And when she looks back over the years, she has seen hundreds of changes and activities and all these activities conducted here have only added to the growth and development of the Institution. It provides quality education and takes special care of the formation to all the hundreds and thousands of young people who come to DBI every year.

One Student representative from each department shared their experiences they had during their stay in DBI.. On this special occasion students performed various cultural items which has added glamour to the programme.

Highlights on Teachers by the Students

1. Fr. Johnson Parackal sdb, the Executive Director and Rector - Captain of the Mighty DBI ship, Handsome with vibrant personality, full of knowledge and virtue. Directing the ship towards its destination.

2. Fr. Bivan, Assistant Director - Lungi Dancer & Super Star of DBI

3. Sr. Anna Molly, Deputy Director- Pretty Mother and an adviser, with you the future of DBI looks brighter, full of enthusiasm.

4. Sr. Flora, Deputy Director, Youth Dept. – Youth alive strong pillar and all round development of DBI

5. Fr. Ignatius, Deputy Director – Mother, who takes care of our Madhya Pradesh without which every one of us will have hard time. Lover of the young.

6. Fr. Paul – Adviser and counsellor the youth. And also magician who turns paper into money.

7. Miss Anna Richa – The Producer and driver of the CCPT. Today all the CCPT salutes you in silence.

8. Sir Alakesh, BITU – the computer scientist of DBI and good Balley Balley Dancer.

9. Sir Dibya – The Silent hard worker.

10. Sir Birkhang – Jai and Biru of DBI Sholay. Sir Birkhang, the phographer who sees himself without a mirror and does not need any flash on his camera.

11. Sir Dominic, the Bruce Lee of DBI who make use the techniques of shoaling and design it into beautiful images.

Teachers Day cum Graduation Day

12. Sir Ranjan – The HE-MAN of DBI. The director of gamer and a horror hardware components who meditates daily for ten minutes to regain his techniques.

13. Sir Steve – The networking YOGA man who exercises passwords and protect himself with firewall and antivirus.

14. Madam Aporupa – The classical dancer and the breath taker of DBI. The lady who earns holiday with a smile.

15. Miss Pinky – The Accelerator of DBI who jeers the Youths' bus. Rocker &, the Queen of DBI.

16. Miss Cecilia – The face of DBI who captures the in-comings and out-goings.

17. Sir Ravi – Teddy bear and a super animator of DBI. The man who shake down the stage.

18. Sir Paul – The Rockstar, ruler and super singer of DBI.

19. Sir Ghanashyam – the captain of BSM soccer.

20. Sir Sushil - The Batman of BSM Deptt.

21. Sir Raja – the Journal and Tally head. Who carries down and brings up in balance sheet.

22. Sir Supratim- Manager of Spoon and plate

23. Sir Surjit- The AC of DBI who cools the short tempered

24. Madam Binolin- the face of MBA Deptt.

25. Sir Dip Konwar – The Conductor of BSM bus.

26. Miss Madhursmita – The cheer leader of the BSM family.

27. Miss Bahniska - Placement Queen

28. Miss Prema – The peacock of BSM.

29. Sir Christopher – The printing machine of DBI

30. Miss Anju – The fashion lady

Graduation

The celebration of the Graduation Day of this year 2015 was integrated with Teachers’ Day. Seventy Students who have qualified by successfully completing their courses on Certificate Course of Teacher Education (CCPT), Desktop Publishing (DTP), Course on Computer Application (CCA), Hardware and Networking were Graduated and Awarded the Certificates.

Release of ‘Teacher Voices’

The Chief Guest Fr.Varghese, Director of Social Forum released the Magazine ‘Teacher Voices’ the Issue 2 of 2015. Fr. Johnson Parackal, Executive Director of Don Bosco Institute presented the first copy to the Chief Guest. He also presented a copy to the Editor, Sr. Anna Molly, Deputy Director, Education Deptt. and appreciated the effort and the hard work she had made, in bringing out this issue beautifully.

Fr. Ignatius Gari thanked the students for all that they had done to show their love for the teachers.


Teachers Day celebration by DBIM

The DBI Family united with the entire Nation celebrated the Teachers Day on September 05,2015. The day began with a special prayer invoking God's blessings upon all our Teachers in particular. On this occasion the Institute also integrated the Graduation of the Students who have completed their Training in various courses. The programme started with a prayer song and lightning of the lamp by the Chief Guest Fr. Varghese, Director of social Forum, Fr. Johnson Parackal, the Executive Director and Sr. Anna Molly, Deputy Director (Education Deptt.) and other representatives to invoke God’s blessings. Fr. Johnson welcomed the Chief Guest Fr.Varghese, Director of social Forum and wished a very memorable and joyful day particularly to the Teachers. In his speech Fr.Varghese appreciated the work of all the teachers in shaping the life of the young people. He emphasised how the teacher or a Guru of ancient times were considered as next to God. ‘Guru’ stands as a symbol of God in our Indian Culture, he added.

Miss Anna Richa, the senior most faculty of DBI shared her experiences of 20 years of service in DBI. She said that she love doing whatever she is doing here, However big or small contribution to DBI. And when she looks back over the years, she has seen hundreds of changes and activities and all these activities conducted here have only added to the growth and development of the Institution. It provides quality education and takes special care of the formation to all the hundreds and thousands of young people who come to DBI every year.

One Student representative from each department shared their experiences they had during their stay in DBI.. On this special occasion students performed various cultural items which has added glamour to the programme.

Highlights on Teachers by the Students

1. Fr. Johnson Parackal sdb, the Executive Director and Rector - Captain of the Mighty DBI ship, Handsome with vibrant personality, full of knowledge and virtue. Directing the ship towards its destination.

2. Fr. Bivan, Assistant Director - Lungi Dancer & Super Star of DBI

3. Sr. Anna Molly, Deputy Director- Pretty Mother and an adviser, with you the future of DBI looks brighter, full of enthusiasm.

4. Sr. Flora, Deputy Director, Youth Dept. – Youth alive strong pillar and all round development of DBI

5. Fr. Ignatius, Deputy Director – Mother, who takes care of our Madhya Pradesh without which every one of us will have hard time. Lover of the young.

6. Fr. Paul – Adviser and counsellor the youth. And also magician who turns paper into money.

7. Miss Anna Richa – The Producer and driver of the CCPT. Today all the CCPT salutes you in silence.

8. Sir Alakesh, BITU – the computer scientist of DBI and good Balley Balley Dancer.

9. Sir Dibya – The Silent hard worker.

10. Sir Birkhang – Jai and Biru of DBI Sholay. Sir Birkhang, the phographer who sees himself without a mirror and does not need any flash on his camera.

11. Sir Dominic, the Bruce Lee of DBI who make use the techniques of shoaling and design it into beautiful images.

Teachers Day cum Graduation Day

12. Sir Ranjan – The HE-MAN of DBI. The director of gamer and a horror hardware components who meditates daily for ten minutes to regain his techniques.

13. Sir Steve – The networking YOGA man who exercises passwords and protect himself with firewall and antivirus.

14. Madam Aporupa – The classical dancer and the breath taker of DBI. The lady who earns holiday with a smile.

15. Miss Pinky – The Accelerator of DBI who jeers the Youths' bus. Rocker &, the Queen of DBI.

16. Miss Cecilia – The face of DBI who captures the in-comings and out-goings.

17. Sir Ravi – Teddy bear and a super animator of DBI. The man who shake down the stage.

18. Sir Paul – The Rockstar, ruler and super singer of DBI.

19. Sir Ghanashyam – the captain of BSM soccer.

20. Sir Sushil - The Batman of BSM Deptt.

21. Sir Raja – the Journal and Tally head. Who carries down and brings up in balance sheet.

22. Sir Supratim- Manager of Spoon and plate

23. Sir Surjit- The AC of DBI who cools the short tempered

24. Madam Binolin- the face of MBA Deptt.

25. Sir Dip Konwar – The Conductor of BSM bus.

26. Miss Madhursmita – The cheer leader of the BSM family.

27. Miss Bahniska - Placement Queen

28. Miss Prema – The peacock of BSM.

29. Sir Christopher – The printing machine of DBI

30. Miss Anju – The fashion lady

Graduation

The celebration of the Graduation Day of this year 2015 was integrated with Teachers’ Day. Seventy Students who have qualified by successfully completing their courses on Certificate Course of Teacher Education (CCPT), Desktop Publishing (DTP), Course on Computer Application (CCA), Hardware and Networking were Graduated and Awarded the Certificates.

Release of ‘Teacher Voices’

The Chief Guest Fr.Varghese, Director of Social Forum released the Magazine ‘Teacher Voices’ the Issue 2 of 2015. Fr. Johnson Parackal, Executive Director of Don Bosco Institute presented the first copy to the Chief Guest. He also presented a copy to the Editor, Sr. Anna Molly, Deputy Director, Education Deptt. and appreciated the effort and the hard work she had made, in bringing out this issue beautifully.

Fr. Ignatius Gari thanked the students for all that they had done to show their love for the teachers.


Teachers Day celebration by DBIM

A Summer Time Youth Ministry, a 6 days Training Programme (TOT) was organized from July 01- 06, 2015 in Don Bosco Institute (DBI) where 56 Brothers and Sisters participated. There were SDB Brothers (18), FMA Sisters (19), MSMHC Sisters (4), SMI Sisters (5), Holy Cross Sisters (3), CCPT students (2) and MSFS Brothers (5). After the TOT, 18 Brothers and 4 Sisters proceeded to their place of apostolate.

The topics covered during the training were ‘Agents of Social Change’ taken by Fr Johnson Parackal SDB, the Executive Director, ‘Youth Counselling’ by Ms. Loya Agarwala, ‘Youth & Life Skills’ by Sr. Molly Kaniyampadickal FMA, ‘Education to critical use of Mass Media - Witnesses of Christ through Social Network’ by Fr. Shaibu MSFS, ‘Understanding the young people in today’s context and Comprehensive Youth Ministry’ by Fr. T.M Joseph SDB, ‘Youth Leadership’ by Fr. Bivan Mukhim SDB and ‘Salesian Youth Spirituality’ by Sr. Celine D’Cunha FMA. The participants also got t h e c h a n c e t o p r e p a r e t h e m o d u l e f o r comprehensive youth ministry and took part in the Youth Forum on the topic “Today's Youth Problems” conducted by Fr. Cletus, Director of Don Bosco Socio Technical Institute, Tezpur. The Holy Mass for the participants during the training was celebrated by different priest.

The Evaluation was held on July 28, 2015. Some of the feedback are :-

Positive Experiences

1) Good cooperation from Fathers, Sisters and the people.

2) Well taken care by the communities and Parishes where we visited.

3) The Missionary zeal of the Salesians were very encouraging.

4) Participation was well appreciated and encouraging.

5) Able to adjust with the community.

6) Learned to work together as a team.

7) Youth are very responsive to learning.

8) Learned to animate the youth camp.

9) Essential facilities were provided.

10) There was sufficient time to reach and prepare for the next camp.

11) After every camp evaluation was done with the youth in the presence of the Parish Priests and Sisters.

12) Great support from DBI.

13) Opportunity to appreciate others.

14) Learnt to manage with the little that is available.

Suggestions

1) It could have been better if we were given prior information about the programme.

2) The dates should have been confirmed and intimated.

3) Lady animators were requested by the youth.

4) It would be better if all the participants could be participate in youth animation in different communities.

5) It is better that one person takes the responsibility of organizing the STYM with p r o p e r p e r m i s s i o n a n d n e c e s s a r y communications.

6) Inform the hosting communities in advance.

7) It is better to conduct the STYM only in those communities that want to welcome it.

8) Animators need to be more competent.

9) It is better to break into small group for effective animation.

Summer Time Youth Ministry (STYM) 2015

Dates TEAM 1 TEAM 2 TEAM 3 TEAM 4

July 09 -12 Satgaon Mendal Maligaon Dimakuchi

July 14 - 17 Haflong Damra Bengtol Dimakuchi Sub-Centre

July 19 -22 Umswai Rongjeng Kokrajhar Doomni

July 24 - 27 Amkachi Shallang Gojapara Tangla

Sl. Dates Schools/Colleges Program Standard Total No. Venue

01 Feb 09-14 St. Anthony's School STYB - I Class 10 56 DBI Gossaigaon

02 Feb 25-28 LFS, Kohima Youth Care Class 10 35 DBI

03 March 02-04 Auxilum Kokrajhar Youth Care Classes 8-10 35 DBI

04 March 04-07 LFS, Kohima Youth Care Class 12 42 DBI

05 March 10-14 SHS, William Nagar STYB - II Class 10 113 DBI & Barpeta

06 March 16-20 DBS, Dimakuchi STYB - III Class 10 60 DBI

07 March 23-27 DBS, Kumarikata STYB - IV Class 10 42 DBI DWS, Roing,Arunachal

08 April 07-10 DBS, Mebo, Arunachal Orientation Classes 7 - 9 21 DBI

09 April 24 St. Mary's, Maligaon Orientation Class 10 118 DBI


11 May 04-08 Satgaon & Resubelpara STYB - V Class 10 49 DBI

12 May 19-21 Holy Child, Guwahati Orientation Class 10 123 DBI

13 May 26 St. Mary's, Guwahati Orientation Class 12 94 DBI


Total 1040

15 June 01-04 St. Mathew School Soraibil Youth Care Class 10 29 DBI

16 June 16-19 DBS, Seling, Mizoram Youth Care Class 10 19 DBI

17 June 22-24 DB College, Tura Orientation Class 12 50 DBI

18 July 09-12 DBS Amguri Youth Care Classes 9 & 10 35 Dbi

19 July 20-23 St. Paul School Marbisu, Shillong Youth Care Class 10 48 DBI

20 July 23-25 Bellefonte Community College Youth Care Classes 9 & 10 30 DBI

21 August 04 BSM, Bongaigaon Orientation Classes 8-10 35 DBI

22 August 10 World Vision Orientation General 43 DBI

23 August 17-19 St. Thomas School Bendipathar Orientation Class 12 48 DBI

24 August 24-27 DBS, Joypur Youth Care Class 10 40 DBI

STATISTICS OF YOUTH CARE- 2015


A Summer Time Youth Ministry, a 6 days Training Programme (TOT) was organized from July 01- 06, 2015 in Don Bosco Institute (DBI) where 56 Brothers and Sisters participated. There were SDB Brothers (18), FMA Sisters (19), MSMHC Sisters (4), SMI Sisters (5), Holy Cross Sisters (3), CCPT students (2) and MSFS Brothers (5). After the TOT, 18 Brothers and 4 Sisters proceeded to their place of apostolate.

The topics covered during the training were ‘Agents of Social Change’ taken by Fr Johnson Parackal SDB, the Executive Director, ‘Youth Counselling’ by Ms. Loya Agarwala, ‘Youth & Life Skills’ by Sr. Molly Kaniyampadickal FMA, ‘Education to critical use of Mass Media - Witnesses of Christ through Social Network’ by Fr. Shaibu MSFS, ‘Understanding the young people in today’s context and Comprehensive Youth Ministry’ by Fr. T.M Joseph SDB, ‘Youth Leadership’ by Fr. Bivan Mukhim SDB and ‘Salesian Youth Spirituality’ by Sr. Celine D’Cunha FMA. The participants also got t h e c h a n c e t o p r e p a r e t h e m o d u l e f o r comprehensive youth ministry and took part in the Youth Forum on the topic “Today's Youth Problems” conducted by Fr. Cletus, Director of Don Bosco Socio Technical Institute, Tezpur. The Holy Mass for the participants during the training was celebrated by different priest.

The Evaluation was held on July 28, 2015. Some of the feedback are :-

Positive Experiences

1) Good cooperation from Fathers, Sisters and the people.

2) Well taken care by the communities and Parishes where we visited.

3) The Missionary zeal of the Salesians were very encouraging.

4) Participation was well appreciated and encouraging.

5) Able to adjust with the community.

6) Learned to work together as a team.

7) Youth are very responsive to learning.

8) Learned to animate the youth camp.

9) Essential facilities were provided.

10) There was sufficient time to reach and prepare for the next camp.

11) After every camp evaluation was done with the youth in the presence of the Parish Priests and Sisters.

12) Great support from DBI.

13) Opportunity to appreciate others.

14) Learnt to manage with the little that is available.

Suggestions

1) It could have been better if we were given prior information about the programme.

2) The dates should have been confirmed and intimated.

3) Lady animators were requested by the youth.

4) It would be better if all the participants could be participate in youth animation in different communities.

5) It is better that one person takes the responsibility of organizing the STYM with p r o p e r p e r m i s s i o n a n d n e c e s s a r y communications.

6) Inform the hosting communities in advance.

7) It is better to conduct the STYM only in those communities that want to welcome it.

8) Animators need to be more competent.

9) It is better to break into small group for effective animation.

Summer Time Youth Ministry (STYM) 2015

Dates TEAM 1 TEAM 2 TEAM 3 TEAM 4

July 09 -12 Satgaon Mendal Maligaon Dimakuchi

July 14 - 17 Haflong Damra Bengtol Dimakuchi Sub-Centre

July 19 -22 Umswai Rongjeng Kokrajhar Doomni

July 24 - 27 Amkachi Shallang Gojapara Tangla

Sl. Dates Schools/Colleges Program Standard Total No. Venue

01 Feb 09-14 St. Anthony's School STYB - I Class 10 56 DBI Gossaigaon

02 Feb 25-28 LFS, Kohima Youth Care Class 10 35 DBI

03 March 02-04 Auxilum Kokrajhar Youth Care Classes 8-10 35 DBI

04 March 04-07 LFS, Kohima Youth Care Class 12 42 DBI

05 March 10-14 SHS, William Nagar STYB - II Class 10 113 DBI & Barpeta

06 March 16-20 DBS, Dimakuchi STYB - III Class 10 60 DBI

07 March 23-27 DBS, Kumarikata STYB - IV Class 10 42 DBI DWS, Roing,Arunachal

08 April 07-10 DBS, Mebo, Arunachal Orientation Classes 7 - 9 21 DBI



11 May 04-08 Satgaon & Resubelpara STYB - V Class 10 49 DBI

12 May 19-21 Holy Child, Guwahati Orientation Class 10 123 DBI



Total 1040

15 June 01-04 St. Mathew School Soraibil Youth Care Class 10 29 DBI

16 June 16-19 DBS, Seling, Mizoram Youth Care Class 10 19 DBI

17 June 22-24 DB College, Tura Orientation Class 12 50 DBI

18 July 09-12 DBS Amguri Youth Care Classes 9 & 10 35 Dbi

19 July 20-23 St. Paul School Marbisu, Shillong Youth Care Class 10 48 DBI

20 July 23-25 Bellefonte Community College Youth Care Classes 9 & 10 30 DBI

21 August 04 BSM, Bongaigaon Orientation Classes 8-10 35 DBI

22 August 10 World Vision Orientation General 43 DBI

23 August 17-19 St. Thomas School Bendipathar Orientation Class 12 48 DBI

24 August 24-27 DBS, Joypur Youth Care Class 10 40 DBI

STATISTICS OF YOUTH CARE- 2015


Bosco Skill Mission (BSM) the ambitious project of Don Bosco Institute to empower youth of North Eastern Region is running successfully in collaboration with the Government and other agencies till date. The project has achieved milestones by providing gainful employment to more than 6000 youths in just two and half year across the country. There are some outstanding records of placement enshrined by some very ordinary youth with their hard work and dedication. BSM aims to give hope to the youth who has lost all their hopes of career and life. There are hundreds of examples of successful youths who are supporting their families and working with dedication and commitment.

One of the major projects in Skill Development is the collaboration with Employment Generation Mission (EGM), Government of Assam under

Trained and Placed status Since 2013

Course Completed Under Training

Sl No Name of the Project No of No of Placement No of candidates candidates Percentage candidates Trained Placed

1 Employment Generation Mission 4888 3926 80.32 597

2 North East Rural Livelihoods Project 410 289 70.49

3 Border Area Development Project 57 25 43.86

4 Baksa Tourism Department 45 23 51.11 55

5 FREMAA- ADB 58 31 53.45 31

Total 5458 4294 78.67 683

which already 4888 youths have been trained. We are able to provide gainful employment to 3926 candidates in leading industries across the country. Presently 620 candidates are undergoing training in different market driven trades like Hotel Management, Sales and Marketing, Welding, Beauty & SPA, Service Engineer, Electronics and Tailoring. DBI has set a target of 5000 youths to be trained and placed in the year 2015-16.

In collaboration with North East Rural Livelihoods

Project (NERLP), Ministry of DoNER, Govt of India, DBI has already trained 410 and placed 289 youth both male and female from Sikkim, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura in the 1st phase.

DBI has taken a mission to train and place 250 under privileged youth of 12 river erosion affected villages of Dibrugarh district in collaboration with

Fr. Joseph Thelekkatt, who was a part of DBI Family was transferred to his new Mission as the Director of Don Bosco Centre, Bongaigaon. He was in charge of Don Bosco School Excellence Mission (DBSEM) and rendered remarkable services to the young people at DBI. He took special care of the spiritual aspect by counseling the youth and was always available for any kind of help whenever there was a need. He has won the heart of DBI.

‘We wish you all the best dear Fr. T.M. and pray for God's blessings in your new mission’.

Thank you Dear Fr. T.M. Joseph


FREMAA & ADB. Under this program 58 boys and girls trained and 40 are already placed, and currently 31 candidates are under training.

DBI has also trained students from BTAD area under Baksa Tourism Department in Hospitality Management. Total 100 candidates both male and female will be trained and placed under this training programme.

DBI presently have tied up with more than 200 good companies across India. Skill building can be viewed as an instrument to improve the

effectiveness and contribution of labor to the overall production. It is an important ingredient to push the production possibility frontier outward and to take growth rate of the economy to a highest point. Skill building could also be seen as an instrument to empower the individual and improve his/her social acceptance or value. By giving skill development training in various market driven trades under the project of Bosco Skill Mission, DBI has improved lives of many underprivileged youth of the North Eastern region.

Bosco Skill Mission at a Glance...

BSM staff and students of Hospitality Management from Baksa, BTAD withMs Bhuma Rani Bargayary, Asst. Tourist Information Officer, Department of Tourism and

Partha Pratim Das, Advisor, Department of Tourism

Bosco Skill Mission (BSM) the ambitious project of Don Bosco Institute to empower youth of North Eastern Region is running successfully in collaboration with the Government and other agencies till date. The project has achieved milestones by providing gainful employment to more than 6000 youths in just two and half year across the country. There are some outstanding records of placement enshrined by some very ordinary youth with their hard work and dedication. BSM aims to give hope to the youth who has lost all their hopes of career and life. There are hundreds of examples of successful youths who are supporting their families and working with dedication and commitment.

One of the major projects in Skill Development is the collaboration with Employment Generation Mission (EGM), Government of Assam under

Trained and Placed status Since 2013

Course Completed Under Training

Sl No Name of the Project No of No of Placement No of candidates candidates Percentage candidates Trained Placed

1 Employment Generation Mission 4888 3926 80.32 597

2 North East Rural Livelihoods Project 410 289 70.49

3 Border Area Development Project 57 25 43.86

4 Baksa Tourism Department 45 23 51.11 55

5 FREMAA- ADB 58 31 53.45 31

Total 5458 4294 78.67 683

which already 4888 youths have been trained. We are able to provide gainful employment to 3926 candidates in leading industries across the country. Presently 620 candidates are undergoing training in different market driven trades like Hotel Management, Sales and Marketing, Welding, Beauty & SPA, Service Engineer, Electronics and Tailoring. DBI has set a target of 5000 youths to be trained and placed in the year 2015-16.

In collaboration with North East Rural Livelihoods

Project (NERLP), Ministry of DoNER, Govt of India, DBI has already trained 410 and placed 289 youth both male and female from Sikkim, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura in the 1st phase.

DBI has taken a mission to train and place 250 under privileged youth of 12 river erosion affected villages of Dibrugarh district in collaboration with

Fr. Joseph Thelekkatt, who was a part of DBI Family was transferred to his new Mission as the Director of Don Bosco Centre, Bongaigaon. He was in charge of Don Bosco School Excellence Mission (DBSEM) and rendered remarkable services to the young people at DBI. He took special care of the spiritual aspect by counseling the youth and was always available for any kind of help whenever there was a need. He has won the heart of DBI.

‘We wish you all the best dear Fr. T.M. and pray for God's blessings in your new mission’.

Thank you Dear Fr. T.M. Joseph


FREMAA & ADB. Under this program 58 boys and girls trained and 40 are already placed, and currently 31 candidates are under training.

DBI has also trained students from BTAD area under Baksa Tourism Department in Hospitality Management. Total 100 candidates both male and female will be trained and placed under this training programme.

DBI presently have tied up with more than 200 good companies across India. Skill building can be viewed as an instrument to improve the

effectiveness and contribution of labor to the overall production. It is an important ingredient to push the production possibility frontier outward and to take growth rate of the economy to a highest point. Skill building could also be seen as an instrument to empower the individual and improve his/her social acceptance or value. By giving skill development training in various market driven trades under the project of Bosco Skill Mission, DBI has improved lives of many underprivileged youth of the North Eastern region.

Bosco Skill Mission at a Glance...

BSM staff and students of Hospitality Management from Baksa, BTAD withMs Bhuma Rani Bargayary, Asst. Tourist Information Officer, Department of Tourism and

Partha Pratim Das, Advisor, Department of Tourism

Being the bicentenary of Don Bosco's Birth, I had the privilege of visiting the birth place of St. John Bosco. I also participated in the International Salesian Youth Movement and visited France.

On August 07, 2015 our group consisting of 30 delegates met in Delhi Airport for the long awaited dream for Europe to take its shape. At around 10:30 am we took off for Paris. Everything seemed best at that very moment with the curiosity of how will it be visiting Europe. And with the first step in Paris everything seemed amazingly beautiful with new environment, new people, well maintained roads and infrastructure and the beauty of the city. Nothing could explain the joy of being in 'the culinary capital of the world.'

The most prominent landmark in Paris, the Eiffel Tower awaited us. It was a breathtaking experience to see a tall monument of about 1050 feet right in front of us. From the Eiffel Tower we could see the bird's eye view of the capital city Paris. After visiting the Eiffel Tower we visited various important places like the Musée du Louvre: the world's largest Museum, the Cathedrals and historical monuments like Cathédrale Not re -Dame de 'Amiens , Sacré -Coeur de Montmartre, Arc de Triopmhe with their entire rich historical heritage

As we headed towards the Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes we could see the mesmerizing valleys of the countryside filled with corn fields and the greenery all around. When we reached Lourdes we could feel the immaculacy of the place with beautiful view and the presence of the Immaculate Mary. We could see thousands of pilgrims flowing in to receive blessings, experience the miraculous healing, and to feel the presence of our Blessed Lady. It was one of the most beautiful places I had ever seen and experienced.

The main purpose of the visit, the conclusion of the Bicentenary of Don Bosco's Birth cum SYM program began in Turin on the morning of 11th August. Youngsters from 152 countries gathered for the program. The motto of the SYM program was “Like Don Bosco, with the young, for the young”. Songs, noise, laughter and yells filled the atmosphere as the youngsters with cheerful faces with lots of enthusiasm and energy in groups singing songs to Don Bosco and yelling the different Don Bosco's Yells. The program began with animation and short interviews with various personalities, sharing of testimonies etc. This was followed by Holy Mass. Towards the afternoon we had to follow various itineraries to visit the places where Don Bosco stayed and worked for the young people. The evenings were colourful with Musical Night, Don Bosco Night etc. On 15th August we headed towards Castelnuovo and from there we walked to Colle Don Bosco, the place where Don Bosco was born. That night there was vigil celebration to commemorate the birth of Don Bosco. At 12 am with the ringing of the bells and bursting of crackers, the Rector Major of the Salesians sang birthday song to Don Bosco. It was followed by great rejoicing, singing and dancing. The next day, the SYM program came to an end with the Youth Mass presided by the Rector Major. The Holy Mass was followed by the fraternal meals after which the youngsters headed back to their own destinations. It was a whole new experience interacting with people from different parts of the world. I got to learn new things which in return I can teach to young people.

The following day we headed to Padua. We visited St. Anthony's Cathedral and then marched towards the “Floating City” Venice, renowned for the beauty of its setting, its architecture and its artwork. The city was

amazingly beautiful surrounded by water all sides. Venice seems to be city with celestial affinities. It is the city of decorated palaces, peaceful churches, momentous museums and galleries, shimmering islands and finest dwellings. It's a fairy tale city with watery avenues, gorgeous gondolas, beautiful bridges, and fantastic aromas

The last place we visited was “The Eternal City” Rome and “The Home of the Pope” Vatican City. The place was immaculately clean and beautiful. On 18th of August (Wednesday) we had the privilege of joining the audience with Pope Francis in St Peters Square. We also visited the famous Basilicas, and historical monuments like the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, the Fontana Di Trevi, the Piazza Republica and the Pantheon. Rome is also renowned due to the incalculable immensity of its archaeological and artistic treasures, as well as for the charm of its unique traditions, the beauty of its panoramic views, and the majesty of its magnificent "villas" (parks).

On August 21 we flew back to India with fond memories which I will always cherish. It was a wonderful learning experience to have an opportunity to visit these places. It gave me access to different people from different parts of the world. It also helped me broaden my mind and think big. It helped me create an awareness of how we can improve our every little thing we do. I would like to thank the Executive Director, Rev. Fr. Johnson Parackal, who gave me the chance to be part of the delegates to the SYM program. The whole trip would not have been possible if it were not with his recommendation. Thank you Father and thank you DBI.

Birthday Celebrations

Sr. Flora, Ms Gayatri & Ms Athia

on 8th September

Fr. Johnson, Executive Director &Mr. Bhagwan on 15th September

Fr. Ignatius on 19th September Ms Pinky Sarkar, DBI Staff, a participant at

Youth Meet

Salesian International Youth Meet at Rome


Being the bicentenary of Don Bosco's Birth, I had the privilege of visiting the birth place of St. John Bosco. I also participated in the International Salesian Youth Movement and visited France.

On August 07, 2015 our group consisting of 30 delegates met in Delhi Airport for the long awaited dream for Europe to take its shape. At around 10:30 am we took off for Paris. Everything seemed best at that very moment with the curiosity of how will it be visiting Europe. And with the first step in Paris everything seemed amazingly beautiful with new environment, new people, well maintained roads and infrastructure and the beauty of the city. Nothing could explain the joy of being in 'the culinary capital of the world.'

The most prominent landmark in Paris, the Eiffel Tower awaited us. It was a breathtaking experience to see a tall monument of about 1050 feet right in front of us. From the Eiffel Tower we could see the bird's eye view of the capital city Paris. After visiting the Eiffel Tower we visited various important places like the Musée du Louvre: the world's largest Museum, the Cathedrals and historical monuments like Cathédrale Not re -Dame de 'Amiens , Sacré -Coeur de Montmartre, Arc de Triopmhe with their entire rich historical heritage

As we headed towards the Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes we could see the mesmerizing valleys of the countryside filled with corn fields and the greenery all around. When we reached Lourdes we could feel the immaculacy of the place with beautiful view and the presence of the Immaculate Mary. We could see thousands of pilgrims flowing in to receive blessings, experience the miraculous healing, and to feel the presence of our Blessed Lady. It was one of the most beautiful places I had ever seen and experienced.

The main purpose of the visit, the conclusion of the Bicentenary of Don Bosco's Birth cum SYM program began in Turin on the morning of 11th August. Youngsters from 152 countries gathered for the program. The motto of the SYM program was “Like Don Bosco, with the young, for the young”. Songs, noise, laughter and yells filled the atmosphere as the youngsters with cheerful faces with lots of enthusiasm and energy in groups singing songs to Don Bosco and yelling the different Don Bosco's Yells. The program began with animation and short interviews with various personalities, sharing of testimonies etc. This was followed by Holy Mass. Towards the afternoon we had to follow various itineraries to visit the places where Don Bosco stayed and worked for the young people. The evenings were colourful with Musical Night, Don Bosco Night etc. On 15th August we headed towards Castelnuovo and from there we walked to Colle Don Bosco, the place where Don Bosco was born. That night there was vigil celebration to commemorate the birth of Don Bosco. At 12 am with the ringing of the bells and bursting of crackers, the Rector Major of the Salesians sang birthday song to Don Bosco. It was followed by great rejoicing, singing and dancing. The next day, the SYM program came to an end with the Youth Mass presided by the Rector Major. The Holy Mass was followed by the fraternal meals after which the youngsters headed back to their own destinations. It was a whole new experience interacting with people from different parts of the world. I got to learn new things which in return I can teach to young people.

The following day we headed to Padua. We visited St. Anthony's Cathedral and then marched towards the “Floating City” Venice, renowned for the beauty of its setting, its architecture and its artwork. The city was

amazingly beautiful surrounded by water all sides. Venice seems to be city with celestial affinities. It is the city of decorated palaces, peaceful churches, momentous museums and galleries, shimmering islands and finest dwellings. It's a fairy tale city with watery avenues, gorgeous gondolas, beautiful bridges, and fantastic aromas

The last place we visited was “The Eternal City” Rome and “The Home of the Pope” Vatican City. The place was immaculately clean and beautiful. On 18th of August (Wednesday) we had the privilege of joining the audience with Pope Francis in St Peters Square. We also visited the famous Basilicas, and historical monuments like the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, the Fontana Di Trevi, the Piazza Republica and the Pantheon. Rome is also renowned due to the incalculable immensity of its archaeological and artistic treasures, as well as for the charm of its unique traditions, the beauty of its panoramic views, and the majesty of its magnificent "villas" (parks).

On August 21 we flew back to India with fond memories which I will always cherish. It was a wonderful learning experience to have an opportunity to visit these places. It gave me access to different people from different parts of the world. It also helped me broaden my mind and think big. It helped me create an awareness of how we can improve our every little thing we do. I would like to thank the Executive Director, Rev. Fr. Johnson Parackal, who gave me the chance to be part of the delegates to the SYM program. The whole trip would not have been possible if it were not with his recommendation. Thank you Father and thank you DBI.

Birthday Celebrations

Sr. Flora, Ms Gayatri & Ms Athia

on 8th September

Fr. Johnson, Executive Director &Mr. Bhagwan on 15th September

Fr. Ignatius on 19th September Ms Pinky Sarkar, DBI Staff, a participant at

Youth Meet

Salesian International Youth Meet at Rome


TEACHERS EFFECTIVENESS TRAINING (TET)

AL AMEEN ISLAMIC MODEL SCHOOL, CHAYGAON

A three day Teachers Effectiveness Training (TET) was conducted for the Teachers of Al Ameen Islamic Model School, Goroimar , Chaygaon in iDon Bosco Institute(DBI), Kharguli from July 23 – 25, 2015. There were 19 participants. Sr. Anna Molly, the programme co-coordinator welcomed all the participants and had the ice-breaking session and the formation of groups together with Mr. Ravi. The sessions began with prayer moments.

The sessions were mainly on 'Challenges to the 21st Century' by Fr. Johnson Parackal, Executive Director, 'Creating Classroom Environment' by Mr. Bikash Kalita, 'Use of Appropriate Teaching' by Mr. Chandan Dutta, Teachers' Role in Classroom Management' by Mr. Pradip Deka, 'Activity Techniques' by Miss Anna Richa , 'Building High Performance Team' by Bikash Gogoi were conducted. There was a 'Cultural Evening' by the DBI students in which an item was presented by the Chaygaon Teachers which made everyone laugh.

At the concluding session, during the evaluation the participants expressed their gratitude to the Institute for giving them the wonderful opportunity to have a beneficial and joyful experience. They said that they have enriched themselves to be better equipped in exercising their teaching profession effectively. They also expressed their eagerness to have similar type of programmes in the future in DBI.

ST. ALPHONSA’S SCHOOL, TILLAPARA

One day Refreshers’ Course for in- service Teachers on ‘Methods and Techniques of Teaching’ was conducted at Don Bosco Institute for St. Alphonsa's School, Tillapara on July 27, 2015. There were 15 participants.

The day began with the prayer moments conducted by Sr. Flora Kujur, Fr. Johnson Parackal, the Executive Director took the Introductory session on ‘21st Century Teachers’. Sr. Anna Molly dealt with 'The Practices of Great Schools', Fr. Bivan Mukhim conducted a session on the ‘Importance of Effective Communication' and Ms Anna Richa on 'Class room Management’.

The participants expressed their sense of gratitude to the Institute and said that the programme was a learning experience. And they have enjoyed their stay in Don Bosco Institute and look forward for another occasion with great hope.

CARE TEACHERS TRAINING

A Three day Training Programme was conducted for the CARE Teachers from July 23 – 25, 2015 in Don Bosco Institute, Kharguli.

Ms. Anna Richa, the Programme Coordinator welcomed the Teachers and the day began with a warm up session making them feel at home.

Sr. Flora Kujur started the programme with inspirational moments invoking God's blessings upon all the participants. Fr. Johnson Parackal, the Executive Director (DBI) inaugurated the programme. After which Miss Anna conducted the introductory session together with Fr. Ignatius Gari. The following session were conducted by the various resource persons. ‘Concept of Basic Mathematical Teaching’ by Mr. Bhupan, ‘Skills Training’ by Ms. Anna, Mr. Uttam Chandra Das conducted sessions on Method of Teaching.

The participants expressed their thanks to the Management and to the Institute. They said that the programme was a very enriching and helpful for them It has also made them competent in teaching various subjects. They expressed their desire of having such programmes in the near future and look forward with great expectations.

A three day Teachers Effectiveness Training programme (TET)) was conducted for the Teachers of My City Initiative, Guwahati, World Vision, India, in Don Bosco Institute ( DBI) Kharguli from August 18-19 , 2015. There were 42 participants who were headed under the leadership of Mr. T.P Subimol. The Day began with a warm up session introducing the participants into the programme and followed by Inspirational moments of prayer conducted by Sr. Anna Molly, the Programme Coordinator. At the outset, she welcomed the participants and wished them all the best.

The main theme of the programme was 'Right to Education' ( RTE) which was conducted by Sr. Anna Molly the programme coordinator. She also took a session on ‘Qualities of an Effective Teacher’. Fr. Johnson Parackal, Executive Director conducted a

TRAINING PROGRAMME FOR MY CITY INITIATIVE, GUWAHATI

session on ‘Challenges to the 21st Century Teachers’ , Fr. Bivan Mukhim took a session on ‘Effective Communication’ and Mr. Bikash Kalita on ‘Change Management’. The sessions were integrated with Audio-Visuals. An Educational Film ‘The Teacher’ relevant to the Theme was shown and had the evaluation and sharing.

The participants were divided into groups and had a workshop on ‘The Challenges of Education today’. Report by the group representatives were presented at the concluding session. During the closing session they shared their impressions. They appreciated and expressed the sense of gratitude to the Management and the Institute for the beautiful opportunity and the beneficial experiences. All dispersed happily and contended.


TEACHERS EFFECTIVENESS TRAINING (TET)

AL AMEEN ISLAMIC MODEL SCHOOL, CHAYGAON

A three day Teachers Effectiveness Training (TET) was conducted for the Teachers of Al Ameen Islamic Model School, Goroimar , Chaygaon in iDon Bosco Institute(DBI), Kharguli from July 23 – 25, 2015. There were 19 participants. Sr. Anna Molly, the programme co-coordinator welcomed all the participants and had the ice-breaking session and the formation of groups together with Mr. Ravi. The sessions began with prayer moments.

The sessions were mainly on 'Challenges to the 21st Century' by Fr. Johnson Parackal, Executive Director, 'Creating Classroom Environment' by Mr. Bikash Kalita, 'Use of Appropriate Teaching' by Mr. Chandan Dutta, Teachers' Role in Classroom Management' by Mr. Pradip Deka, 'Activity Techniques' by Miss Anna Richa , 'Building High Performance Team' by Bikash Gogoi were conducted. There was a 'Cultural Evening' by the DBI students in which an item was presented by the Chaygaon Teachers which made everyone laugh.

At the concluding session, during the evaluation the participants expressed their gratitude to the Institute for giving them the wonderful opportunity to have a beneficial and joyful experience. They said that they have enriched themselves to be better equipped in exercising their teaching profession effectively. They also expressed their eagerness to have similar type of programmes in the future in DBI.

ST. ALPHONSA’S SCHOOL, TILLAPARA

One day Refreshers’ Course for in- service Teachers on ‘Methods and Techniques of Teaching’ was conducted at Don Bosco Institute for St. Alphonsa's School, Tillapara on July 27, 2015. There were 15 participants.

The day began with the prayer moments conducted by Sr. Flora Kujur, Fr. Johnson Parackal, the Executive Director took the Introductory session on ‘21st Century Teachers’. Sr. Anna Molly dealt with 'The Practices of Great Schools', Fr. Bivan Mukhim conducted a session on the ‘Importance of Effective Communication' and Ms Anna Richa on 'Class room Management’.

The participants expressed their sense of gratitude to the Institute and said that the programme was a learning experience. And they have enjoyed their stay in Don Bosco Institute and look forward for another occasion with great hope.

CARE TEACHERS TRAINING

A Three day Training Programme was conducted for the CARE Teachers from July 23 – 25, 2015 in Don Bosco Institute, Kharguli.

Ms. Anna Richa, the Programme Coordinator welcomed the Teachers and the day began with a warm up session making them feel at home.

Sr. Flora Kujur started the programme with inspirational moments invoking God's blessings upon all the participants. Fr. Johnson Parackal, the Executive Director (DBI) inaugurated the programme. After which Miss Anna conducted the introductory session together with Fr. Ignatius Gari. The following session were conducted by the various resource persons. ‘Concept of Basic Mathematical Teaching’ by Mr. Bhupan, ‘Skills Training’ by Ms. Anna, Mr. Uttam Chandra Das conducted sessions on Method of Teaching.

The participants expressed their thanks to the Management and to the Institute. They said that the programme was a very enriching and helpful for them It has also made them competent in teaching various subjects. They expressed their desire of having such programmes in the near future and look forward with great expectations.

A three day Teachers Effectiveness Training programme (TET)) was conducted for the Teachers of My City Initiative, Guwahati, World Vision, India, in Don Bosco Institute ( DBI) Kharguli from August 18-19 , 2015. There were 42 participants who were headed under the leadership of Mr. T.P Subimol. The Day began with a warm up session introducing the participants into the programme and followed by Inspirational moments of prayer conducted by Sr. Anna Molly, the Programme Coordinator. At the outset, she welcomed the participants and wished them all the best.

The main theme of the programme was 'Right to Education' ( RTE) which was conducted by Sr. Anna Molly the programme coordinator. She also took a session on ‘Qualities of an Effective Teacher’. Fr. Johnson Parackal, Executive Director conducted a

TRAINING PROGRAMME FOR MY CITY INITIATIVE, GUWAHATI

session on ‘Challenges to the 21st Century Teachers’ , Fr. Bivan Mukhim took a session on ‘Effective Communication’ and Mr. Bikash Kalita on ‘Change Management’. The sessions were integrated with Audio-Visuals. An Educational Film ‘The Teacher’ relevant to the Theme was shown and had the evaluation and sharing.

The participants were divided into groups and had a workshop on ‘The Challenges of Education today’. Report by the group representatives were presented at the concluding session. During the closing session they shared their impressions. They appreciated and expressed the sense of gratitude to the Management and the Institute for the beautiful opportunity and the beneficial experiences. All dispersed happily and contended.


New Students Orientation

DBIM started off with its seventh batch this year with vibrant colors. Presenting the best example of unity in diversity DBIM chose its students from diverse cultural backgrounds. Of all the MBA student batches, this new batch has the highest representation from outside the state of Assam. A new student orientation program was organized from the 2nd till the 4th of July.

Fr. Johnson and the faculty interacted with the new admits and their guardians on the 2nd of July in an open session. Fr. Johnson emphasized the need for involvement of parents in the development of their wards and the faculty elaborated on the kind of teacher-student relationship that is given importance in the program.

The 3rd and 4th of July comprised of a number of sessions for ice breaking, on policies and procedures, various facilities and infrastructure available to the students, motivation, professional skills and the like.

The DBIM academic session of 2015-2016 was inaugurated on July 6, 2015 in a short and sweet ceremony by Mr. Subramanian Ramadorai, Adviser to the Prime Minister of India and Chairman of the National Skill Development Council. He was our esteemed Chief Guest. Mr. Ranjit Barthakur, Adviser to the Chief Minister of Assam, was the Guest of Honor. Fr. Joseph Thelekkatt, former Principal of Don Bosco School Guwahati, was also present for the occasion.

The inauguration ceremony began with the traditional lighting of the lamp. The DBI students performed the “Freedom Dance” to depict how

Inauguration of the New Academic Session - DBIM

knowledge can dispel pride, prejudice, tears, anger, pain and sorrow.

Fr. Johnson Parackal, Rector DBIM, welcomed the distinguished guests and laid the platform for the rest of the program which included a group song of the 2nd year MBA students.

Mr. S Ramadorai, in his speech, applauded the effort put in by DBI in training students not only in skills development but also in management training. He talked of how important it is in the present day context to map the gap between knowledge acquisition and implementation of the acquired knowledge.

Summer Internship Programs

The 2nd year MBA students reported back after completing a rigorous 8 week long Summer Internship Program (SIP). SIP is an integral component of the MBA program designed with a view to provide students with practical experience earned by means of working on live company projects. Students take up projects in various organization either through their own contacts or with the assistance of the career center at DBIM. In the past, some students had been offered positions in the same companies where they carried out their internships.

This year the DBIM students carried out their projects in notable companies like Reliance, Kotak Securities, Karvy Securities, Amul, Power Grid among other notable companies.

NTPC sponsored training for MeECL and APDCL

NTPC Limited conducted one-day training programmes on behalf of Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited (MeECL) and Assam Power Distribution Corporation Limited (APDCL) on August 12 and 26 respectively. The Meghalaya training was organized at Human Resource Development Institute, Umiam, Meghalaya and the Assam training was organized at Human Resource Development Institute, Narengi, Guwahati.

Mr. Bikash Kalita and Mr. Chandan Dutta conducted the day long programmes on "Attitude Competency", “Personality Development” and related soft skill development topics. The participants were senior and mid-level officers. The feedback was so positive that the directors of both MeECL and APDCL inquired about possibility of more such training programs in the month of October and January.

UNESCO MGIEP's youth consultation with MBA students

12 nominated students from the first and second year MBA batch had the privilege of attending the focus group discussion on UNESCO MGIEP's youth consultation on the new education policy in India, 2015. This focus group study was conducted on September 1, 2015.

The discussion was based on questions and answers on education. It was an interactive discussion where the UNESCO and DBIM teams shared their views and ideas concerning education in our country and

our region. The UNESCO team was very happy with the discussion and the suggestions that our MBA students gave. They said that these suggestions and recommendations will be very helpful in bringing about a robust and practical policy. At the end of the discussion our students received a certificate of participation each from the UNESCO MGIEP.

Industry Visit to Pepsi Co, Rani, Patgaon, near Guwahati

As part of the continuous quality improvement initiative at DBIM, a decision was taken last year to conduct at least one industry visit for both the batches of MBA students every trimester. This trimester we were able to get the necessary permission to visit the North East Pure Drinks Private Limited situated at Rani, Patgaon, near Guwahati. This is the head office and plant of Pepsi Co.

The second year MBA students left for their day long industry visit on Saturday August 29, 2015 accompanied by two of our faculty members and our administrative officer. Our past pupil, Mr. Hrishikesh Rajbongshi, who is employed with Pepsi Co showed our students around the plant and provided them with valuable insights on the working of the plant and the production process. The entire plant visit took around 3 hours to complete. The first year students will visit the plant on September 12, 2015.

Student Development Program

Dr. George Kallingal, Professor Emeritus, University of Guam, USA visited Don Bosco Institute of Management (DBIM) for a day long student development program on July 13, 2015. The program conducted by Dr. George focused on the following three themes.

! Exploring the inside world: It is important to emphasize on knowing ourselves better rather than exploring the outside world.

! Maximum use of one's abilities: Failure is primarily due to the slower rate of using one's abilities. Let people do what they need to do through their strengths. We usually fail to use our abilities to the maximum because of distractions. Concentration is the key to removing distractions.

! Application oriented knowledge hunt: It is essential that students learn how to integrate knowledge gathered during MBA studies with the different aspects of life.

Besides the aforesaid, Dr. George also emphasized on the need to grow spiritually and how spirituality can increase the rate of successes.


New Students Orientation

DBIM started off with its seventh batch this year with vibrant colors. Presenting the best example of unity in diversity DBIM chose its students from diverse cultural backgrounds. Of all the MBA student batches, this new batch has the highest representation from outside the state of Assam. A new student orientation program was organized from the 2nd till the 4th of July.

Fr. Johnson and the faculty interacted with the new admits and their guardians on the 2nd of July in an open session. Fr. Johnson emphasized the need for involvement of parents in the development of their wards and the faculty elaborated on the kind of teacher-student relationship that is given importance in the program.

The 3rd and 4th of July comprised of a number of sessions for ice breaking, on policies and procedures, various facilities and infrastructure available to the students, motivation, professional skills and the like.

The DBIM academic session of 2015-2016 was inaugurated on July 6, 2015 in a short and sweet ceremony by Mr. Subramanian Ramadorai, Adviser to the Prime Minister of India and Chairman of the National Skill Development Council. He was our esteemed Chief Guest. Mr. Ranjit Barthakur, Adviser to the Chief Minister of Assam, was the Guest of Honor. Fr. Joseph Thelekkatt, former Principal of Don Bosco School Guwahati, was also present for the occasion.

The inauguration ceremony began with the traditional lighting of the lamp. The DBI students performed the “Freedom Dance” to depict how

Inauguration of the New Academic Session - DBIM

knowledge can dispel pride, prejudice, tears, anger, pain and sorrow.

Fr. Johnson Parackal, Rector DBIM, welcomed the distinguished guests and laid the platform for the rest of the program which included a group song of the 2nd year MBA students.

Mr. S Ramadorai, in his speech, applauded the effort put in by DBI in training students not only in skills development but also in management training. He talked of how important it is in the present day context to map the gap between knowledge acquisition and implementation of the acquired knowledge.

Summer Internship Programs

The 2nd year MBA students reported back after completing a rigorous 8 week long Summer Internship Program (SIP). SIP is an integral component of the MBA program designed with a view to provide students with practical experience earned by means of working on live company projects. Students take up projects in various organization either through their own contacts or with the assistance of the career center at DBIM. In the past, some students had been offered positions in the same companies where they carried out their internships.

This year the DBIM students carried out their projects in notable companies like Reliance, Kotak Securities, Karvy Securities, Amul, Power Grid among other notable companies.

NTPC sponsored training for MeECL and APDCL

NTPC Limited conducted one-day training programmes on behalf of Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited (MeECL) and Assam Power Distribution Corporation Limited (APDCL) on August 12 and 26 respectively. The Meghalaya training was organized at Human Resource Development Institute, Umiam, Meghalaya and the Assam training was organized at Human Resource Development Institute, Narengi, Guwahati.

Mr. Bikash Kalita and Mr. Chandan Dutta conducted the day long programmes on "Attitude Competency", “Personality Development” and related soft skill development topics. The participants were senior and mid-level officers. The feedback was so positive that the directors of both MeECL and APDCL inquired about possibility of more such training programs in the month of October and January.

UNESCO MGIEP's youth consultation with MBA students

12 nominated students from the first and second year MBA batch had the privilege of attending the focus group discussion on UNESCO MGIEP's youth consultation on the new education policy in India, 2015. This focus group study was conducted on September 1, 2015.

The discussion was based on questions and answers on education. It was an interactive discussion where the UNESCO and DBIM teams shared their views and ideas concerning education in our country and

our region. The UNESCO team was very happy with the discussion and the suggestions that our MBA students gave. They said that these suggestions and recommendations will be very helpful in bringing about a robust and practical policy. At the end of the discussion our students received a certificate of participation each from the UNESCO MGIEP.

Industry Visit to Pepsi Co, Rani, Patgaon, near Guwahati

As part of the continuous quality improvement initiative at DBIM, a decision was taken last year to conduct at least one industry visit for both the batches of MBA students every trimester. This trimester we were able to get the necessary permission to visit the North East Pure Drinks Private Limited situated at Rani, Patgaon, near Guwahati. This is the head office and plant of Pepsi Co.

The second year MBA students left for their day long industry visit on Saturday August 29, 2015 accompanied by two of our faculty members and our administrative officer. Our past pupil, Mr. Hrishikesh Rajbongshi, who is employed with Pepsi Co showed our students around the plant and provided them with valuable insights on the working of the plant and the production process. The entire plant visit took around 3 hours to complete. The first year students will visit the plant on September 12, 2015.

Student Development Program

Dr. George Kallingal, Professor Emeritus, University of Guam, USA visited Don Bosco Institute of Management (DBIM) for a day long student development program on July 13, 2015. The program conducted by Dr. George focused on the following three themes.

! Exploring the inside world: It is important to emphasize on knowing ourselves better rather than exploring the outside world.

! Maximum use of one's abilities: Failure is primarily due to the slower rate of using one's abilities. Let people do what they need to do through their strengths. We usually fail to use our abilities to the maximum because of distractions. Concentration is the key to removing distractions.

! Application oriented knowledge hunt: It is essential that students learn how to integrate knowledge gathered during MBA studies with the different aspects of life.

Besides the aforesaid, Dr. George also emphasized on the need to grow spiritually and how spirituality can increase the rate of successes.


Heeding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call to hold digital India Week, Assam Don Bosco University organized a program at its DBIM campus on July 4,2015

Some 200 students, besides MBA students, other groups of young people from northeast undergoing various computer courses participated at the hour-long program consisting of speeches and digital presentations.

Introducing the program, Pro Vice Chancellor Fr Joseph Nellanatt highlighted the importance the University gives “to bridge the digital divide especially by making Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) accessible through easy to learn Spoken Tutorials promoted by IIT Bombay.”

“Digital IT is power to share and collaborate,” said Chief Guest, Mr. Dinesh Pegu, Managing Director of Assam Electronics Development Corporation (AMTRON) speaking on the Government's point of view.

Mr. Anwar Shirpurwala, Executive Director, Manufacturers Association for Information Technology (MAIT) spoke on collaborating with the Digital India Mission. He called on students to come forward and be part of the Research Unit of Digital India Action Group.

Mr. Vjiay Prasad, Asst. Professor, at ADBU Department of Computer Science & Engineering & IT gave a presentation on practical learning aspects

of Spoken Tutorial in helping students learn several Open Source Software.

One of the organizers of the program technology evangelist Mr Lanu Ignatius is closely associated with Don Bosco Schools and Digital India Mission in Northeast. Fr Xavier Mattam, Asst. Professor compered the program, Rector DBIM Fr Johnson Parackal welcomed participants and Asst. Director Fr Bivan Mukhim proposed the vote of thanks.

Students’ Skill Development Program

Prof. Jacob Raju, a NLP business coach licensed by International Society of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), conducted a two day workshop from July 17 &18, 2015 on Skills for Excellence, NLP Marketing Skills, Effective Communication, Leadership and Personal Excellence, Restructuring Negative Belief, Self-Awareness and Emotional Choice, Stress management and Relaxation, Hypnotherapy for Personal Change, Behavior Based Interviewing Skills, etc.

The session also required the MBA students to undertake a computer based self-assessment test on the first day. The second day saw Prof. Jacob elaborating on how students can enhance their skills further based on the test results.

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Communication is the imparting or exchanging of information. The workshop was conducted for the purpose of providing insights into and practice for making one's communication flow. It laid special emphasis on the types of communication that are important in our lives.

The workshop was conducted by Mr. Joe Rodrigues and Mrs. Brenda Rodrigues. It started with distribution of ID's to each student which had their names and a personality trait after which is followed by interactions with different classmates in a chain namely group A and B in which flow of information between the group is observed. This exercise or interaction was done to understand group dynamics and widen our perspective on the set of questions asked to us. The session has taught us that there are three types of people, namely:

1. Those who makhe things happen

2. Those who watch what is happening

3. Those who do not know what has happened

The different exercises has taught that to be the type of people who make things happen, one has to step out of comfort zones and put efforts regardless of one's conscious belief of the environment. To make things happen, one has to influence events, and to influence events one has to influence people. This can only be achieved through effective communication that will help us to create or improve relationship.

Effective communication does not only depend on words but also on voice and body language. A demonstration of a poem to present oneself as the exact character in the poem was being done

Session on Effective CommunicationSeptember 14, 2015

where it was found that body language plays a major role in conveying information. Therefore, hand gestures have different implications to empower, communication such as:

! Positioning of hands above our head would convey type of information which are of higher values

! Positioning of hand at chest level display confidence

! Positioning of hand below convey extreme emotions, and so on

The workshop also taught how to handle physical pressure, stress and different techniques to build up our confidence. It also included a principle of six honest serving men for communication i.e., What, Why, When, How, Where and Who. The most important of these six is 'Who you are?'

The workshop is very different from the other because Joe makes it a two way communication. Where there is a lot of interaction between Joe and the students. In this way Joe keep up the interest of the student alive and interesting.

Conclusion: Although the program was short, Joe provides the student with practical tools to develop their communication which we powerful and very effective. He also makes the student present a trail of the various techniques in front of everyone like the boys have to act like a 'Little girl' and -the girls like 'Tarzan'. The way he communicates is like sending positive vibe to the student which vibrates the energy of every student during the workshop.

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Heeding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call to hold digital India Week, Assam Don Bosco University organized a program at its DBIM campus on July 4,2015

Some 200 students, besides MBA students, other groups of young people from northeast undergoing various computer courses participated at the hour-long program consisting of speeches and digital presentations.

Introducing the program, Pro Vice Chancellor Fr Joseph Nellanatt highlighted the importance the University gives “to bridge the digital divide especially by making Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) accessible through easy to learn Spoken Tutorials promoted by IIT Bombay.”

“Digital IT is power to share and collaborate,” said Chief Guest, Mr. Dinesh Pegu, Managing Director of Assam Electronics Development Corporation (AMTRON) speaking on the Government's point of view.

Mr. Anwar Shirpurwala, Executive Director, Manufacturers Association for Information Technology (MAIT) spoke on collaborating with the Digital India Mission. He called on students to come forward and be part of the Research Unit of Digital India Action Group.

Mr. Vjiay Prasad, Asst. Professor, at ADBU Department of Computer Science & Engineering & IT gave a presentation on practical learning aspects

of Spoken Tutorial in helping students learn several Open Source Software.

One of the organizers of the program technology evangelist Mr Lanu Ignatius is closely associated with Don Bosco Schools and Digital India Mission in Northeast. Fr Xavier Mattam, Asst. Professor compered the program, Rector DBIM Fr Johnson Parackal welcomed participants and Asst. Director Fr Bivan Mukhim proposed the vote of thanks.

Students’ Skill Development Program

Prof. Jacob Raju, a NLP business coach licensed by International Society of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), conducted a two day workshop from July 17 &18, 2015 on Skills for Excellence, NLP Marketing Skills, Effective Communication, Leadership and Personal Excellence, Restructuring Negative Belief, Self-Awareness and Emotional Choice, Stress management and Relaxation, Hypnotherapy for Personal Change, Behavior Based Interviewing Skills, etc.

The session also required the MBA students to undertake a computer based self-assessment test on the first day. The second day saw Prof. Jacob elaborating on how students can enhance their skills further based on the test results.

Digital India Initiative

20

Communication is the imparting or exchanging of information. The workshop was conducted for the purpose of providing insights into and practice for making one's communication flow. It laid special emphasis on the types of communication that are important in our lives.

The workshop was conducted by Mr. Joe Rodrigues and Mrs. Brenda Rodrigues. It started with distribution of ID's to each student which had their names and a personality trait after which is followed by interactions with different classmates in a chain namely group A and B in which flow of information between the group is observed. This exercise or interaction was done to understand group dynamics and widen our perspective on the set of questions asked to us. The session has taught us that there are three types of people, namely:

1. Those who makhe things happen

2. Those who watch what is happening

3. Those who do not know what has happened

The different exercises has taught that to be the type of people who make things happen, one has to step out of comfort zones and put efforts regardless of one's conscious belief of the environment. To make things happen, one has to influence events, and to influence events one has to influence people. This can only be achieved through effective communication that will help us to create or improve relationship.

Effective communication does not only depend on words but also on voice and body language. A demonstration of a poem to present oneself as the exact character in the poem was being done

Session on Effective CommunicationSeptember 14, 2015

where it was found that body language plays a major role in conveying information. Therefore, hand gestures have different implications to empower, communication such as:

! Positioning of hands above our head would convey type of information which are of higher values

! Positioning of hand at chest level display confidence

! Positioning of hand below convey extreme emotions, and so on

The workshop also taught how to handle physical pressure, stress and different techniques to build up our confidence. It also included a principle of six honest serving men for communication i.e., What, Why, When, How, Where and Who. The most important of these six is 'Who you are?'

The workshop is very different from the other because Joe makes it a two way communication. Where there is a lot of interaction between Joe and the students. In this way Joe keep up the interest of the student alive and interesting.

Conclusion: Although the program was short, Joe provides the student with practical tools to develop their communication which we powerful and very effective. He also makes the student present a trail of the various techniques in front of everyone like the boys have to act like a 'Little girl' and -the girls like 'Tarzan'. The way he communicates is like sending positive vibe to the student which vibrates the energy of every student during the workshop.

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DBICampus Life

A Basketball match was played between the Staff and Students on the occasion of the Birthday of Fr. Bivan Mukhim SDB, Assistant Director, DBI. The staff and the students were the audience including Fr. Johnson, the Executive Director who is also a champion in the concerned field. The high spirited game was full of vibration since both the teams were equally competitive. While the students had youthful energy and stamina to their advantage, the staff had experience and equipped skills to match against the students. Thus it was a genuine battle of youth versus grown ups experience. But ultimately, the experience gained athletes took the upper hand and the heart-throbbing match was finally won by the Staff.

“The crowd cheered, the students roared as Fr. Johnson took a 3 point shot in the ring. It was indeed getting hysterical as the match was still a tie”.


At the dawn of August 15, 2015, Don Bosco Institute joined with the entire Nation India to celebrate the Independence Day of our Country. In the morning all the inmates of DBI and the Prajjwal children of the campus were assembled to celebrate the Day. Everyone was given a small National Flag and a cap each. Rev. Fr. Johnson Parackal, the Executive Director of DBI was the Chief Guest of the day.

The Programme began at 8.00 a.m. The Chief Guest accompanied by the Staff were led to the well decorated podium. Sr.Anna Molly, the Deputy Director (Education Deptt.) welcomed everyone. Then Fr. Johnson Parackal, the Chief Guest hoisted he National Flag while the whole Assembly stood in silence prayerfully saluted the National Flag as a sign of paying homage and respect to our Nation. Then everyone in one chorus voice the National Anthem. Three of our students Mr. Bedanta Saikia, BSM, Ms. Peoli

Independence Day - 2015

JAI HIND !

Sinha, MBA and Mr. Juari Miso, DBI delivered the speeches in Assamese, Hindi and English respectively. During their speeches they recalled the sacrifices of our great leaders and invited everyone to work hard towards building up a better nation, free from corruption, violence , poverty etc. Fr.Johnson , in his speech stressed on the importance of the day and advised everyone to strive hard to develop patriotism and civic sense. He also appreciated the student speakers. Tea and snacks were served for everyone. Fr. Bivan Mukhim was the co-ordinator of the programme

A football Match was organized at Don Bosco , Pan Bazaar to mark the day. It was played between DBI Staff and the Staff of other Don Bosco Institutions in Guwahati. Ultimately the prize was dragged and bagged by DBI. Victoriously.

DBICampus Life

A Basketball match was played between the Staff and Students on the occasion of the Birthday of Fr. Bivan Mukhim SDB, Assistant Director, DBI. The staff and the students were the audience including Fr. Johnson, the Executive Director who is also a champion in the concerned field. The high spirited game was full of vibration since both the teams were equally competitive. While the students had youthful energy and stamina to their advantage, the staff had experience and equipped skills to match against the students. Thus it was a genuine battle of youth versus grown ups experience. But ultimately, the experience gained athletes took the upper hand and the heart-throbbing match was finally won by the Staff.

“The crowd cheered, the students roared as Fr. Johnson took a 3 point shot in the ring. It was indeed getting hysterical as the match was still a tie”.


At the dawn of August 15, 2015, Don Bosco Institute joined with the entire Nation India to celebrate the Independence Day of our Country. In the morning all the inmates of DBI and the Prajjwal children of the campus were assembled to celebrate the Day. Everyone was given a small National Flag and a cap each. Rev. Fr. Johnson Parackal, the Executive Director of DBI was the Chief Guest of the day.

The Programme began at 8.00 a.m. The Chief Guest accompanied by the Staff were led to the well decorated podium. Sr.Anna Molly, the Deputy Director (Education Deptt.) welcomed everyone. Then Fr. Johnson Parackal, the Chief Guest hoisted he National Flag while the whole Assembly stood in silence prayerfully saluted the National Flag as a sign of paying homage and respect to our Nation. Then everyone in one chorus voice the National Anthem. Three of our students Mr. Bedanta Saikia, BSM, Ms. Peoli

Independence Day - 2015

JAI HIND !

Sinha, MBA and Mr. Juari Miso, DBI delivered the speeches in Assamese, Hindi and English respectively. During their speeches they recalled the sacrifices of our great leaders and invited everyone to work hard towards building up a better nation, free from corruption, violence , poverty etc. Fr.Johnson , in his speech stressed on the importance of the day and advised everyone to strive hard to develop patriotism and civic sense. He also appreciated the student speakers. Tea and snacks were served for everyone. Fr. Bivan Mukhim was the co-ordinator of the programme

A football Match was organized at Don Bosco , Pan Bazaar to mark the day. It was played between DBI Staff and the Staff of other Don Bosco Institutions in Guwahati. Ultimately the prize was dragged and bagged by DBI. Victoriously.

After five long years of dedicated and committed service in Don Bosco Institute, finally the day has come to bid farewell to Sr.Molly Kaniampadickal FMA, the Deputy Director, Education Department on July 25, 2015. She was transferred to St. Mary’s Higher Secondary School, Guwahati, as the Principal of the School.

An evening programme was organized by Don Bosco Institute to express gratitude to her for all what she had been and what she had done for the growth of the Institute. People from various Institutions and surrounding communities along with Staff and students of DBI were invited for the Farewell Programme. All the special invitees were welcomed with a Phoolam Gamucha. Whereas Sr. Molly was welcomed with a Phoolam Gamucha, a DBI Scarf and a Panchi.

The Students of MBA and other Departments of Don Bosco Institute expressed their gratitude to

DBI bids Farewell to Sr. Molly Kaniampadickal FMA

Sr.Molly by presenting different items in the form of songs and dances etc. Some of them shared their personal experiences they had with her while living together in a very close relationship. Fr. Johnson Parackal, Executive Director, in his speech expressed his deep sentiments of gratitude and great appreciation for her and thanked her for her generous contributions and unassuming sacrifices which she has lovingly rendered to the Institute. He specified that she had trained over 5000 Principals through the training Programmes conducted in DBI in collaboration with Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhijan (RMSA ) Asssam and Meghalaya

Sr. Molly also expressed her gratitude for the vibrating life spent with everyone particularly with Fr. Johnson and the Community of DBI family and appreciated the contribution of each one for being an inspiration in her life which has helped her to grow.

In an echo of happiness, the Don Bosco Institute gave a red carpet welcome to Sr. Anna Molly FMA on June 15 at a simple yet meaningful gathering at the Rhino Square. Sr. Anna Molly will be part of the DBI family and will head the Education Department. She replaces Sr. Molly Kaniampadickal who was transferred to St. Mary’s Hr. Sec. School, Guwahati as the new Principal. Sr. Anna Molly, prior to joining Don Bosco Institute was the Principal of Little Flower Higher Secondary School, Kohima, Nagaland.

During the short gathering, the students sang welcome songs and welcomed the new member with a phoolam gamucha, a DBI scarf, a panchi and a bouquet of flowers. Fr. Johnson Parackal SDB, the Executive Director welcomed Sr. Anna Molly and expressed his joy at her joining the institute.

Sr. Anna Molly in her speech thanked the members of the Institute and in particular expressed sincere gratitude to the Fathers, Sisters, Hostel Assistants and the young people at the way they received her. She also said that she was full of joy at the news of her transfer to DBI. “I am happy to be part of the Institute and I will give my best to my capacity in shaping and transforming the lives of young people who are undergoing different training programmes in the Institute,” she said. She also exhorted the community members to help her and guide her in her new responsibilities.

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DBI welcomes Sr. Anna Molly FMA

After five long years of dedicated and committed service in Don Bosco Institute, finally the day has come to bid farewell to Sr.Molly Kaniampadickal FMA, the Deputy Director, Education Department on July 25, 2015. She was transferred to St. Mary’s Higher Secondary School, Guwahati, as the Principal of the School.

An evening programme was organized by Don Bosco Institute to express gratitude to her for all what she had been and what she had done for the growth of the Institute. People from various Institutions and surrounding communities along with Staff and students of DBI were invited for the Farewell Programme. All the special invitees were welcomed with a Phoolam Gamucha. Whereas Sr. Molly was welcomed with a Phoolam Gamucha, a DBI Scarf and a Panchi.

The Students of MBA and other Departments of Don Bosco Institute expressed their gratitude to

DBI bids Farewell to Sr. Molly Kaniampadickal FMA

Sr.Molly by presenting different items in the form of songs and dances etc. Some of them shared their personal experiences they had with her while living together in a very close relationship. Fr. Johnson Parackal, Executive Director, in his speech expressed his deep sentiments of gratitude and great appreciation for her and thanked her for her generous contributions and unassuming sacrifices which she has lovingly rendered to the Institute. He specified that she had trained over 5000 Principals through the training Programmes conducted in DBI in collaboration with Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhijan (RMSA ) Asssam and Meghalaya

Sr. Molly also expressed her gratitude for the vibrating life spent with everyone particularly with Fr. Johnson and the Community of DBI family and appreciated the contribution of each one for being an inspiration in her life which has helped her to grow.

In an echo of happiness, the Don Bosco Institute gave a red carpet welcome to Sr. Anna Molly FMA on June 15 at a simple yet meaningful gathering at the Rhino Square. Sr. Anna Molly will be part of the DBI family and will head the Education Department. She replaces Sr. Molly Kaniampadickal who was transferred to St. Mary’s Hr. Sec. School, Guwahati as the new Principal. Sr. Anna Molly, prior to joining Don Bosco Institute was the Principal of Little Flower Higher Secondary School, Kohima, Nagaland.

During the short gathering, the students sang welcome songs and welcomed the new member with a phoolam gamucha, a DBI scarf, a panchi and a bouquet of flowers. Fr. Johnson Parackal SDB, the Executive Director welcomed Sr. Anna Molly and expressed his joy at her joining the institute.

Sr. Anna Molly in her speech thanked the members of the Institute and in particular expressed sincere gratitude to the Fathers, Sisters, Hostel Assistants and the young people at the way they received her. She also said that she was full of joy at the news of her transfer to DBI. “I am happy to be part of the Institute and I will give my best to my capacity in shaping and transforming the lives of young people who are undergoing different training programmes in the Institute,” she said. She also exhorted the community members to help her and guide her in her new responsibilities.

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DBI welcomes Sr. Anna Molly FMA

Conference Chairman

Fr. Johnson Parackal SDB

Conference SecretarySr. Anna Molly FMA

Conference Venue

DON BOSCO INSTITUTEJoypur, Kharghuli, Guwahati - 781 004Assam, IndiaMobile : +91 9436200619 / +91 8822523364Email: [email protected] n www.dbi.org.in

NATIONAL CONFERENCEON EDUCATION

Announces

for Principals/Heads of Schools

B Equip with new tools & skills

B Explore new approaches

B Expand your ideas

B Embank on the digital world and Experience the power of the social media

omeC Conference Schedule

October 15 (9 am) - 17 (2 pm), 2015Meals and accommodation will be provided

from the evening of October 14, 2015

Impact of Social Media on Education

Key topics:

> Digital Divides: Educating the Net-Generation today

> Educational Leaders and Social Net-working in Education

> Social Media : a wake -up call for Educational Leaders

> Impact of Electronic Media on behavior of children and coping with digital anxiety

Special feature

Students’ Panel: Influence of Social

Media on Youth

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