E-Magazine Part 1

FROM ` PRINCIPAL’S DESK….. “Education is incomplete without the formation of character” and “warmth and sunshine of love are required to bring out the best qualities of character in the students” said Mother M. Aloysia A.C., a passionate educationist of the Apostolic Carmel. Following her footsteps, we, at Sacred Heart School provide excellent quality education stressing the 21st Century skills, including a strong component of cultural values, environmental awareness, religious tolerance and physical education to talented children who are our future scholars and leaders. Through this E-Magazine, we strive to keep alive the children’s inborn sense of wonder and arouse in them a sense of curiosity to discover the mystery of the world we live in. It is also an opportunity for every child, to dive into oneself to see the innate talents and bring them out in various ways. Aristotle once said that “A committed and supportive management, dedicated teachers, caring and co-operative parents blend harmoniously to create a Child-Centric School”. Sacred Heart School Community is an example of this. The Management and the Staff leave no stone unturned to offer multitudes of opportunities for the growth of our students. I congratulate the entire team of staff and students for their hard work and dedication for making this magazine. The reflection of the students’ and teachers’ creativity is the essence of the magazine. I am sure that the positive attitude, hard work, sustained efforts and innovative ideas exhibited by our young children will surely stir the minds of the readers and take them to a world of delight. With God’s blessings!! Sister Roselyn Thomas AC PRINCIPAL

Our Editor Reflects….. 2020, was a year of drastic change for Sacred Heart School for when the Lockdown was announced on 26 February, the school children started attending Online Classes. Classroom teaching was suspended. The school building and campus looked desolate as students and teachers started conducting all their activities from home. Although things appeared difficult at first, there was a silver lining to all this, for more and more students began showcasing their talents through active participation in Online Assemblies and Activities via Zoom. Immediately, an announcement was forwarded to all the students to unleash their creative side and design a cover page for the new E-magazine. Later, the Class Teachers motivated students to send in their articles. The response was remarkable! My sincere thanks to the organizers and teachers for their prompt action and support. I’d also like to appreciate the effort of the students in contributing a variety of articles that reflected diverse cultures that are present in our school. Without their imaginative contributions, this E-magazine would not have been a reality! My special thanks also goes to the various Committees for devoting their valuable time to select the relevant articles for the magazine. Last but not the least, I’d like to thank our Reverend Principal, Sister Roselyn for her constant encouragement and all our teachers for their invaluable assistance. Well done students! Keep up your creative spirit! May Sacred Heart School go from strength to strength as we place her under God’s loving care! Mrs. Selma Mendonca CHIEF EDITOR

HEART TO HEART WITH THE BISHOP Paul Hinder, O.F.M. Cap. is a Catholic bishop. He is the current Vicar Apostolic in the Apostolic Vicariate of Southern Arabia. On 13 May, 2020, Bishop Hinder was also appointed Apostolic Administrator of the Vicariate Apostolic of Northern Arabia Sushmi: Who would you say is your role model? Bishop Paul Hinder: *Chuckles* My role model? Yeah, being a Franciscan, Saint Francis of Assisi is the one. And, as for a role model now, I could say Pope Francis, a man who has guided me and given me the... courage, let’s call it, to look in a different way at the challenging questions around me. Nathan: If not for your vocation, what career would you have pursued? Bishop Paul Hinder: That’s a good question. Of course, these are tough questions to answer because I don't know. I don’t think I can give a proper answer to this, but uh, if not this path, I would have loved to be an actor, or even a singer, really. Nathan: You wouldn’t believe it, but funnily enough that’s an answer a lot of priests I know have given me. Bishop Paul Hinder: Oh really? *laughs* that’s quite interesting. Sushmi: What would you consider is the greatest joy of being a priest? Bishop Paul Hinder: I have many great joys, but one of the greatest joys of being a Bishop is being able to live with Communities to form Faith, to celebrate liturgies is something that is satisfying or challenging. And I kind of got there because I have realized that in different parts

of the world, people love this. They are really enthusiastic about this. I have seen many parts of the world, and travelling in Europe, Africa and Asia has enriched me and given me the chance to know many different cultures, to know different religions and letting me learn the different approaches to know different religions. That is important especially nowadays, because I have noticed that many people have a tendency to narrow their horizon today, may be due to fear and insecurities in certain sense, but in reality, it’s an enrichment which, of course can get tedious eventually, at the same time, it can be very good. Sushmi: What was a difficult experience you had and how did you go through it? Bishop Paul Hinder: One of the most difficult times was in Yemen, when two of our Sisters were killed and one of the Fathers were kidnapped. There was a lot of tension I had to go through because I was held responsible for the disaster. There were people who said, I should have taken them out from the country. It was a very difficult moment. For 18 months, we didn’t know if Father was still alive or set free. Although I was convinced he was still alive, I had no guarantee. It was a very difficult moment in my life. Nathan: Is there anything you have done in your life that you wish you changed? Bishop Paul Hinder: *chuckles*There are many, many things I’d wish to change. Although, there is a saying, “You learn from your mistakes, looking back into my life there are many mistakes I have made, and so, that means I have learnt many lessons.” Sushmi: What would your message be for the Youth of today? Bishop Paul Hinder: To have hope, because there are so many who criticize everything and I think that should be the motto in our life, hope. Nathan: Well, that’s absolutely right. We will try to be better citizens of our world, and do our best to change the wrong things around us. We will work hard in our own little way and hope for the best results. But, we know that, even that will be difficult. So, Bishop, could you give us some guidelines as to what we need to do to make the world a better place? Bishop Paul Hinder: Many people are seeing what is going wrong and are wonderfully able to criticize. No one is able to accomplish the most important steps in our life. I think to live happily and peacefully; we must work in solidarity. For example, take care of our environment. We may not be able to stop Nuclear Power Stations right now of course, but with enough hard work, goodwill and perseverance, I believe you children can accomplish a lot. Nathan: Alright then, that concludes our interview. Sushmi: Once again, many thanks to you, Your Excellency, for joining us today. Nathan Crasta & Sushmi Andriana, Sr. 4 Christianity Department

OUR HEAD GIRL & HEAD BOY LOOKS BACK…… SEEK, SOAR, SUCCEED! They taught me to TRY, TRANSFORM & TRIUMPH!! If I were ever asked, “What was one of the best “A well-educated mind will always have more decisions that have been made in my life?” questions than answers.” – Helen Keller “Joining this school” would be on top of the list. Built on the fundamental values of love After 12 years of experiencing, I’ve learned that and truth, Sacred Heart School has taught me our school’s vision is to build a society of more than what comes from books. Taking me excellent leaders of tomorrow from the youth of through an astounding and adventurous 12- today. When I initially strolled passed the giant year long journey, it has never failed in pitch-black gates of Sacred Heart School, slight surprising me. shivers of fear ran down my spine for it was a Of course, they provide young and whole new world! Yet, those pupils who had loving, wide smiles spread across their faces aspiring individuals with quality education, enlightened my heart as though a spark of but what I love more is their ceaseless urge to sunshine dashed right through. From all my years develop a child in discipline, diplomacy and of learning, sometimes my life has been similar to dignity. The staff and management live and a Roller-coaster, filled with ups and downs, twists impart the virtues of teamwork and unity. The caring nature, supportive words and guidance and turns.

However, it was my choice whether I hold on in from the Carmelite nuns is something I will sheer terror, or just raise my hands in the air and certainly treasure. ENJOY THE RIDE, for it was a tremendous journey The school has, is and I believe will forever that was guaranteed to succeed. I just needed to keep up to its high standards of discipline that keep moving forward! All those precious they instill into youngsters of all races, memories, some dim, some elusive, and some religions, gender and ethnicity. It has never clear as crystal, now brings a bittersweet smile to differentiated nor underestimated the my lips because it has taught me that if you want capabilities of a student that is open to the everyone else to be passionate, dedicated, world’s action-packed roller coaster. committed and motivated, you should go first. As I ventured further and deeper, I have been Behind the four walls that are open to any nurtured in the arts of creativity and great innovative mind that has the will to learn, lies education, which was shown by this prestigious a combination of fun and technology that institution. It was because of those obstacles and shape a child’s mind and heart to the best times of difficulty that has led me to unlock a limits. Advancing in technology and increasing piece of myself which gave rise to some of the their extracurricular activities, the school puts phenomenal and best years of my life. Therefore, in all their best to see the future leaders of if there is something more this prodigious school tomorrow flourish into successful adults. has taught me is that if you want to dream, if you I could never put in writing my want to believe, if you want to achieve, you just emotional attachment to a school so have to SEEK… SOAR… and SUCCEED! welcoming and independent that houses a All those daring adventures, also made me recall family-like atmosphere so loving. However, I a poem which I have learnt in junior 5 that has can assure you that this school has made me left a valuable lesson till today... into a person I once thought I would never Keep pushing- It’s wiser Than sitting aside, become. A moment in this school may be temporary, but the memories will last forever. And dreaming and sighing, And waiting the tide. Aaron D’costa In life’s earnest battle They only prevail Sr. 4B Who daily march forward And never say fail! Senuri Hashinika Sr. 4A