Stress Relief!!!

ESAC is organizing a workshop on "Stress Relief through Dance Movements" on the 7th of September, 2008 from 4.30 to 7.00 pm. All ex-Canossians as well as family and friends are invited. The registration fee is Rs. 50 per head. You can register on the 31st of August, 2008 at Canossa High School, Mahim between 4.30 - 5.00 pm or on the day of the workshop. Hope to see you all in large numbers.

Picnic at Arnala Beach Resort

6:45 am sharp on Sunday the 8^th of June, a group of Ex-Canossians were gathered at the Canossa High School gate, Mahim. Inspite of the heavy rains they looked all excited and ready to go for the ESAC (Ex-Students’ Association of Canossa) picnic to Arnala Beach Resort at Arnala. During the two and a half hour bus ride, all of us, first, introduced ourselves. Ex-students from the batch of 1967 to the youngest batch of 2008 were present. Then, of course everyone played the good old antakshari and the rapid fire version of it too.

On arrival at the Arnala Beach Resort, we were welcomed with a sumptuous breakfast. We then got into the swimming pool. We spent our pool time on the water slides, dunking each other in, playing throwball, splashing around and dancing in the water. The rain dance was indeed great fun, with the DJ keeping up a continuous stream of latesht filmy gaane! There was an artificial waterfall too. The ESAC members were in and out of the water coming for rounds of their share of the unlimited popcorn, ice candy and candy floss. A heavy, much awaited lunch was served at 1:00 pm; after which all of us changed into dry clothes and settled down in the rustic wood shed overlooking the swimming pool. After a short nap, all of us played group games – kacchi papayi, pakki papayi; clap at seven, dumb charades and so on. The winners were well rewarded during an elaborate felicitation ceremony J. The all time favourite monsoon snack of tea and hot bhajiyas was served at 5:15 pm.

Ending the day at the resort with a group photograph, we got into the bus for the return journey. We had all had a lot of fun, but had thoroughly missed one thing – an adventure! So our bus readily obliged us. One rear tyre came off and the other one got punctured on a deserted stretch of the highway, near Vasai. During the one and a half hour while the tyre was being repaired, the rain clouds darkened outside and stories of ghosts, split personalities and other psychologically creepy phenomena started going around in the bus. When the bus started, boy were we glad!

Back to the Canossa gate at 11:00 pm, we heaved a big hussha! I have to quote the words of an ex-student Varsha Kurdekar, ‘It was a well rounded trip’. A memorable, adventurous and absolutely fantastic first ESAC picnic. The first of many, many more to come. See you at the next one!!!

Samiksha Neroorkar
Batch of 2001

An Invitation from the Principal

This is an open invitation that the Principal, Sr. Jessie, has made to all the ex-students. It goes like this...

It is with great joy that we, the Management, Prinicpal, Staff & Students of Canossa High School, Mahim, Mumbai invite you to our bicentennial celebration (1808 - 2008) cum Parents' Day which will be held on 21st & 22nd Dec, 2007 at 5.30 pm on the School grounds.

21st Dec

• Chief Guest: Dr. (Mrs.) Elaine Charles [Ex-Student]
• Guests of Honour:

1. Fr. Hugh Fonseca, Parish Priest of St. Michael's Church
2. Sr. Nancy Vaz, Provincial Superior of the Canossian Daughters of Charity [Ex-Student]

22nd Dec

• Chief Guest: Mrs. Norma Alvares, MA, LLB and recepient of the Padmashri Award [Ex-Student]
• Guests of Honour:

1. Dr. (Mrs.) Joyce Sequeira [Ex-Student]
2. Mrs. Sandhya Balakrishnan, Principal of Avabai Petit Girls High School [Ex-Student]

Those who would like to attend the event, please contact Edith D'Souza at bondwithesac@gmail.com for entry passes, giving details of which day you will be attending and how many passes you need. We hope that the ex-students will attend this event in large numbers.

First of many to come...

The first get-together of ESAC took place on the 4th of Nov, 2007 at the Canossa School Hall. Around 45 ex-students, from batches as far back as 1968 to the current batch of 2007, came together to meet old friends and reminisce old memories.

The evening kicked-off with the felicitation of Sr. Jessie, the Principal and Sr. Clarine, the Superior and Manager of the School. Ms. Letticia (representing the teachers) and a few Canossian Sisters graced the event as well. In keeping with true Canossian tradition, we lit the Samai, to mark the auspicious inaugration of the Association. Sr. Jessie then enlightened us with the rich history of Canossa; this year being the 200th anniversary of the Institution and the 75th anniversary of Canossa High School, Mahim.

The ESAC Logo & Motto was then unveiled by Sr. Clarine. This was followed by the singing of the School Anthem, which made us quite nostalgic. Edith D'Souza then introduced the Association, highlighting its goals and future plans. Ms. Sheryl Dalgado, our compere, brightened up the evening with her anecdotes.

It was then time to stretch our legs and get ready for a few games!!! The "Human Housie" helped us to get to know each other better, while the "Tagline Quiz" forced us to tickle our grey cells. After the winners were given their prizes, Samiksha Neroorkar delivered the Vote of Thanks. By now we had worked up quite an appetite, which was satiated by the delicious refreshments. The event ended with a lot of clicks & flashes as everyone captured the memories of this wonderful evening.