The Management, Staff and Students of Bethany Convent High School, Goa organized a Farewell / Retirement for Sr Ernestine the outgoing Headmistress in recognition of her 32 years of dedicated service in the field of education. She was felicitated by Sr Sally BS (The Provincial Superior of the Western Province, Goa and vice –President of B.E.S. Mangalore) and Sr Sandhya (The secretary of BES and General Councilor Mangalore and Goa) in the presence of the Superiors and Sisters of the Western Province. The programme started with a meaningful prayer service with the theme. “You are God’s gifts to us” followed by a melodious greeting song. The guests were cordially welcomed by the Headmistress Sr. Flavia D’souza followed by the felicitation ceremony.
which included the reading out of the citation, presenting the shawl, A bouquet of flowers and a basket of fruits. Thereafter Sr Sally and Sr Sandhya highlighted the qualities of Sr. Ernestine and thanked her for her committed service to the institution. Sr Dora read out the appreciation letter sent by Sr. Rose Celine (The President of BES).
The cultural programme included A Goan folk dance, Jewels of joy expressing her different qualities, a Mando, a farewell song with a Power Point Presentation a dance by the Ex-students. Sr. Ernestine expressed the words from her heart. The programme ended with a vote of thanks followed by a fellowship meal. It was a memorable day to be cherished by all present.
Sr. Jenifer Fernandes
Bethany Convent High School, Salcete, Goa
