ST. JOSEPH’S SCHOOL RE-UNION
As St. Joseph’s School is celebrating its sesquicentennial Anniversary
(1862-1912) in March, the school has had various programmes throughout the year
marking this milestone. St. Joseph’s School Re-union was held at the school
premises on Sat. February 11, 2012 inviting all old –students who completed
school prior to 1995. Around 200 – 250 teachers, nuns and alumni attended.
Ms. Faiza Kazi was the compere for the evening. It started with Sr. Julie
Pacheco, the headmistress saying a short prayer. Sr. Margaret and Sr. Olive
each read out Reflections and then all joined in for a hymn “I thank my God”.
Two young teachers kept us entertained with songs accompanied by musicians on
the tabla, harmonium and violin. A short Power Point presentation on the
school was also presented.
As spouses were invited as well, there were a few gentlemen present, but in all
this was a ladies affair. Everyone was thrilled to meet old classmates and
teachers. Some catching up with each other after 30-40 years. News was
exchanged alongwith telephone nos. email addresses etc. and promises to keep in
touch. The oldest Josephine present was Sr. Dolores Anne who finished school
in 1941. She attended St. Joseph’s from 1932-41, and later went on to serve
many terms as Principal. There was a lucky draw on the invitation cards and a
few lucky ladies walked away with gifts baskets with Ms. Kazi winning the first
prize – dinner for two.
On entering every lady received a gift bag containing a SJC memorial mug,
Vellose’s famous milk toffees (which brought back fond memories), a cloth bag
with SJC monogram, postcards made from the paintings from the art class, a SJC
keychain and pen and the most prized possession was a placemat with the school
picture on it. During dinner one of the senior Cambridge students entertained
us with a very apt song “Yesterday Once More” by the Carpenters.
The evening closed with a prayer and a hymn led by Sr. Margaret. This was
indeed a very joyous evening and our sincere thanks go out to Sr. Julie and the
faculty of St. Josephs for putting together this event.
Goretti Ali nee D’Souza
Class of ‘77
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