August 28: The day dawned with a note of joy and gratitude for us the Sisters, staff and students of Bangalore Province as we from 30 schools flocked together to Gulabi School Campus on the morn of 19th August 2023 with enthusiasm to celebrate the closing ceremony of the BES Platinum Jubilee at province level. There were a total of 515 participants – staff 285 and students 230. Sr. Sharlet Rodrigues the Education Coordinator of Bangalore Province welcomed the gathering. The celebration began with thanksgiving Holy Eucharist reminiscing the blessings of God upon Bethany Educational Society and his guidance along its Journey for the past 75years. Rev. Fr. Divya Paul was the main celebrant along with 4 other priest as Concelebrants. All Priests were the ex- students of our schools. They were grateful to Bethany Educational society for what they are today.
It was followed by an exhortation by Rev. Sr. Sandhya, the Secretary of Bethany Educational Society, Mangalore. She appreciated the staff for all their contribution for the all round development of the students. She presented the brief history of BES. She invited the teachers to live up to the core values, pedagogy and profile of the teachers. On the whole she gave a call to all to bestow transformative education to the fullness of life through human fraternity.
After the gape all the students were excited to present their cultural programmes. Rev. Sr. Sandhya BS was the President, Rev. Sr. Sahana BS, Rev. Fr. Francis Assisi D’ Almeida – Secretary KRCE, Bangalore, Shri. Puttanna - Former member of Karnataka Legislative Council, Bangalore, Smt. Glory Victor – Principal Little angels school Bangalore were the Guest of honour. All had appreciation for Bethany schools and its values.
The schools of Bangalore Province presented varieties of programme campus wise depicting the Priorities, Salutation to the teachers, dream of founder etc. It was a colorful evening.
Sr. Mary Asha
Bangalore Province
