I realise that when you have a fishing net large enough to catch whales, we should not be looking for shrimps!! In order to extend to a wider circle, the educative values of Don Bosco, a network or platform for people to interact with on a larger space would not be a waste of time. Thus came about the BOSCOITES... it is still raw, but a beginning nonetheless. More than a noticeboard, this network is envisaged as a mechanics workshop... all muddled, greased, airy, not very structured, not many rules and regulations - ideal characteristics for a great learning experience!!! Those who wish to join this network and contribute are most welcome. It will surely be a give-and-take for anyone stepping on this platform. Join in and feel free to ask questions, seek more and grow in the richness of Don Bosco' educative system.
Happy exploring!
Friday, March 19, 2010
Thursday, March 18, 2010
The first schedule drawn up
Today the rough schedule of the school programme till the opening of the school was drawn up in consultation with Fr Thottiyil Thomas. It was agreed that the major interactions with the staff and students would be completed by the end of April 2010. The staff interviews are slated for March 29, 2010 at Don Bosco school, Sanathnagar. Fr Kollamparambil Joseph would be one of the panelists. The interview would basically consist of a viva, demo class, writing skills and a test of other aptitudes.
The school students would be registered in the third week of April 2010. By then we would have the prospectus printed and ready in hand. So too will the school uniform and the list of notebooks and textbooks needed for the children. The school opening has been finalised for June 14, 2010.
The school students would be registered in the third week of April 2010. By then we would have the prospectus printed and ready in hand. So too will the school uniform and the list of notebooks and textbooks needed for the children. The school opening has been finalised for June 14, 2010.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
An update!
It's been quite long since anything was updated on this site, but silently a lot of water has passed under the bridge!! For one, the major decision to start only with LKG and grade I was taken almost two weeks ago. Last week all the applicants to the other classes were informed of this decision. It was taken in well by all the parents and they understood the rationale behind going slow than herding children. The main reason for this change of plans being: we do not intend to use children as guinea pigs! By the end of this month the appointment of teachers would be through and so will the finalisation of the registration week. The content for the prospectus is ready and would be in the press in another two weeks.
The building work is steadily progressing. Here are a couple of photos of the construction site which has the foundation already laid. Soon the ground floor pillars would be up.
That's the main entrance to the school... with the gate already in place!
This view gives one the idea of the school from the front and the projecting foundation (just behind the pile of pebbles) is the stage.
Towards the left of building the height is 5 feet above the ground level... that means the ground has to be filled in so much towards the gate side!
A snapshot from the stage of the right side of the up coming building... giving a perspective is the dome of the Shrine on the left of the photo and on the right is the Sisters convent.
This photo gives the real height difference between the two ends of the building.
The one in the middle is Mr Laxman, the supervisor.
A picture of a building which is fast coming up behind our compound and is already towering above the school building.
The building work is steadily progressing. Here are a couple of photos of the construction site which has the foundation already laid. Soon the ground floor pillars would be up.
That's the main entrance to the school... with the gate already in place!
This view gives one the idea of the school from the front and the projecting foundation (just behind the pile of pebbles) is the stage.
Towards the left of building the height is 5 feet above the ground level... that means the ground has to be filled in so much towards the gate side!
A snapshot from the stage of the right side of the up coming building... giving a perspective is the dome of the Shrine on the left of the photo and on the right is the Sisters convent.
This photo gives the real height difference between the two ends of the building.
The one in the middle is Mr Laxman, the supervisor.
A picture of a building which is fast coming up behind our compound and is already towering above the school building.
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