Independence Day Celebrations 2008

14th August is celebrated all over Pakistan with patriotic fervor, since this was the day people of the subcontinent realized their dream of a separate & independent homeland after many struggles and sacrifices. At St-Michael’s Convent School, a one hour program was held to not only celebrate our independence, but also to renew own pledge to focus all our energy and resources towards the improvement of this country.

The program commenced with the school chair singing the National Anthem & School Song and the hoisting of the National & School Flags at the same time. This was followed by a soulful recitation from the Holy Quran by the Class X Islamiat teacher, Mr. Ishaq Khan Niazi and a reading from the Holy Bible by Trisha Serena Anthony of class XI C.

Students from the Primary (Morn & Aft) and Secondary sections then took their turns to sing & perform on National Songs of their choice. The songs ranged from evergreen classics like “Is Parcham ke Saaye Tale” (Primary-Aft), ‘Jeevay Jeevay Pakistan’ (Class X-XI), ‘Dil Di Pakistan’ (Primary-morn) to the biggest chart toppers of our decade, ‘Jazba Junoon (Class VII), ‘Hum hain Pakistani Hum to jeete Gain’ (Class VI) & ‘Dil Se’ (Class VIII-IX). The energetic and enthusiastic performances got everyone ecstatic, and soon the entire audience joined in with the participants.

Besides these performances, Mariam (V), Priya Anoop (XI C) & Sadia Hamid Mir (A-2) rendered captivating speeches by speaking passionately about the importance of 14th August and the struggles Quaid-e-Azam, Allama Iqbal and other forefathers faced in converting the dream into a reality. The highlight of the program was Mahwish Siddique’s (A-2) personal take on the all time famous poem ‘Lab Pe Aati Hain Dua’ by Allama Iqbal. Her satirical view on the politics, politicians & economic conditions of modern Pakistan echoed everybody’s concern to improve the present condition of the country!

After the performances & speeches were over, Mrs. Naiyer (Deputy Principal) was invited on stage to speak a few words. She congratulated & thanked everybody on being a part of this day and prayed that the country & its citizens would be blessed to celebrate this day for many years to come.

The finale saw the entire student body present goes up on stage and sing their heart out one last time on ‘Jazba Junoon’ while the teachers & other Staff members looked on with smiles on their faces.

The show was a Big Success!!

Award Ceremony 2008

The annual Award Ceremony was held on the morning of Saturday, 23rd August’08. The highlight of this year’s ceremony was the record breaking result which the O’ & A level students achieved in the Cambridge Examinations.

The ceremony started with a students’ procession; position holders from Primary- A’levels entered the tented area and took their places in their respective assigned seats. This was followed by the head teachers’ procession which also included the Principal, Deputy Principal, the In charge Primary, Dr. Inam and Mr. Qasim Once everybody was comfortably seated, the show began.

As usual, the ceremony began with the position holders of class IX – XI singing the National Anthem & School Song. This was followed by Fatima Zehra (VII) reciting a few verses from the Holy Quran. Clinton Joseph (X F) & Fatima Khalid (XI C) invited Mrs. Naiyer on stage to give her welcome Address. Mrs. Naiyer talked about the excellent results the O & A level students had achieved. After her speech, she invited Mr. Peter Misquita to give away the Special awards & medals to the high achievers of the Cambridge Examinations. Then it was the turn of the Class position holders of the academic session 2007- 2008 to receive their medals & certificates.

First up was the Primary Section (Morn & Aft). Mrs. Shaheen Naim, In charge Primary was invited up on stage to give away the awards to the little geniuses. Once the Primary Section finished with their prize distribution, it was the Secondary Sections (VI- XI) turn, and Mrs. Naiyer awarded the medals & certificates. It was definitely a proud moment for all parents who were present, to see their sons and daughters awarded for their hard work and dedication towards their studies.

THE WIZARD OF OZ

On 17th November 2007, our junior Michleans, the students of grade V and grade VI, confidently presented and performed one of the best concerts ever organized by the school. The theme of the concert was a musical adaptation of “The Wizard of OZ”.

It all began in October 2006, when Music classes began to be held with none other than Mr. Berganza. His guidance and encouragement made a gigantic task seem simple enough to achieve. The teaching staff and the students put in their heart and soul in organizing the concert and making it a great success.

A total of 365 students participated in the concert. The stage equaled any other of international standard and was beautifully decorated. The whole ambience was breathtaking since attention was paid even to the minutest detail while setting up the stage.

The Dress rehearsal was held on 16th November 2007, a day before the Final Program. Grandparents and siblings were invited to view the efforts put in by both the students and the teachers. Parents were invited to view the efforts of their children the very next day.

On the grand day, the concert commenced at 7:15 sharp. As soon as the concert stated, the audience was engrossed in the imaginary world of DOROTHY, the leading character of the musical. The other main characters too delivered their dialogues with finesse and sung their hearts out while the rest of the supporting characters were equally confident and enthusiastic, making everyone present wonder: ‘ARE THESE CHILDREN BORN ACTORS OR WHAT!!!’

It was evident from the presentation that stress and importance was laid on position placing, dancing and singing. The concert was a great success as the audience broke into a rapturous applause after each performance.

A wise man once said, “All Good Things Come in Small Packages”. In the end, it seemed that the tiring early Morning rehearsals had paid-off since the outcome was awesome. The audience, which included parents as well as the school staff, was so absorbed, rather lost, in the concert that no one realized when the Concert came to an end!!! Afterwards, the entire cast of The Wizard of OZ gathered on stage and was received by a huge round of applause by the audience.

In the end, the Chief Co-ordinator congratulated and appreciated the hard work and effort put in by the students and the teaching staff of the Primary and Secondary section. Before ending the speech, the Chief Co-ordinator proudly announced that the parents could look forward to another wonderful concert next year.

Welcome Party

The welcome party which was arranged by the A level second year students on Saturday 27 October 2007 in the Royal Rodale Club was a memorable experience for all the A levels students. The welcome party was supposed to be held before and it was delayed first because of the holy month of Ramadan and then because of the uncertain political conditions in the city. Many students especially the first years were disappointed at the delay and many thought that welcome party was not supposed to be held at all for welcoming this new batch of A levels students. The students had a wide choice as to where the welcome party was to be held and after a mutual agreement it was decided that the welcome party should be held in the Royal Rodale Club like last year where students could not just only socialize wit their friends but also enjoy playing bowling. Eventually after a long delay the day came. Everyone was excited to dress up in causal clothes and every student tried his/her best to dress up smartly and to look good. Generally almost every student was dressed up I a decent way. The welcome party was a great opportunity for the students to develop the relationship of friendship with each other and the friendship gap between A level first years and second years was narrowed. The welcome party was not just enjoyed by the students but also the teachers who enjoyed bowling with the students. The menu was also appreciated by almost all those who attended the welcome part accept a few students who thought that there should have been some verity in the sweet dishes. Students enjoyed taking photograph to keep as memories for their future. The time past extremely fast and it was 3pm already students had to say good-bye to their friends and teachers with a hope to meet each other on Monday.

Khadija Aziz

Academic Award Ceremony 2006-2007

August 18: The Award Ceremony of position holders for the session 2006-2007, was organized at St. Michael’s Convent School Clifton, Karachi. This event was aimed to acknowledge the remarkable results of students.

The parents of all top three position holders from classes Lower Nursery to A-Level and other high achievers were invited to grace the occasion. After the arrival of the distinguished guests, a procession of high achievers and position holders headed towards the seating enclosure led by our Principal, Mr. Peter Misquita.

The program commenced formally with an inspirational singing of the National Anthem and the school song by the students of classes VIII- X. It was followed by a recitation of few verses from the Holy Quran and reading from the Holy Bible.

In his welcome address, the Principal expressed his extreme joy and contentment over the fact that since it’s inception in 1986, the school has moved on steadily and with each passing year the academic results are improving. He appreciated parents’ contribution and constant support without which such academic excellence cannot be attained. He further added that the teachers role also have deep impact on students’ academic and their role is vital in shaping their results and destiny.

Later the parents were given a precise review of the High Achievers’ result in the Cambridge International Exam of A-Level and O-Level for the year 2006-2007. The students from Lower Nursery to class V (morning and afternoon shifts) were awarded medals and certificates by the In charge of Primary Section.

The Supervisor of classes VI – IX gave away the awards to the diligent position holders of classes VI – VIII. On the other hand, the high achievers and position holders from classes IX – A-Level were honoured with awards presented by the Principal, Mr. Peter Misquita.

In short the event provided everyone present there great moments which could be cherished in the years to come

Independence Day

Independence Day Celebration Karachi August.14, St. Michael’s Convent School upkeeps the tradition of celebrating the Independence Day of Pakistan with great zeal and enthusiasm.

A colourful programme was organized in the school in this regard.

Students from various classes actively participated in the independence Day festivities.

The programme included flag-hosting ceremony, release of pigeons, patriotic speeches and milli naghmas evoking the spirit of freedom. The stunning performances by the student not only demonstrated their patriotic fervor but also testified their sincere and passionate love for the motherland. The celebrations surely provided a glimpse into the rich treasure of talent and creative potential that the students of this renowned institution are endowed with.