Mumbai: First Meet of Old students of St. Lawrence Primary School Moodubelle


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By Ivan Menezes
Bellevision Media Network

Mumbai, 26 Sep 2013: The old students of St. Lawrence Primary School Moodubelle gathered for the first time in Mumbai at Mira Road on Sunday 22nd September 2013 at 4.30pm. The meeting was held at the residence of Mr. Elias Mathias, located in Mukund tower Mira road, Mumbai.

 

This was the first meeting of old students of Belle Primary School organized in Mumbai. This occasion was graced by more than 150 Alumni and their family members ranging across various batches. The management of Belle Primary school and Old student’s association has taken the initiative to organize old students meeting in Mumbai and Bangalore.

 

 

It was a great moment to meet old school friends, batch mates for the first time after several years.  The Belle Primary School Headmaster Sylvester Mathias, President of old student’s association and Belle Grama Panchayat Rajendra Shetty, SDMC President Jerald Fernandes and Committee Member  Ivan D’ Almeida were present in the meeting.

 

Elias Mathias welcomed the Alumni and especially those who came all the way from Moodubelle only for the meeting. Speaking on the occasion the School Headmaster Sylvester Mathias addressed about the Centenary celebration of St. Lawrence Church Aided Primary School. He also outlined many future activities and planes for the development of the primary school.

 

Moreover Headmaster Sylvester Mathias requested to bring together all old students who studied on Belle Primary School, scattered all over Mumbai and Pune to one platform and buildup strong and active old student unit in Mumbai.  He invited everyone to attend for the grand School Centenary celebration which is scheduled to be held on 29th and 30th December 2013.

 

President of Old Students Association Rajendra Shetty briefed on the recent achievements of Belle primary school, also various development plans and programs which are scheduled to commence before the School Centenary celebration.  He expressed his gratitude towards all of their support and encouragement. He also requested to collect and provide the contact numbers and email addresses of old students to maintain the record in the school and this will also help to invite all our old students for the Centenary Celebration.

 

Speaking to the Alumni SDMC President Jerald Fernandes put forth various activities planned on the occasion of Centenary Celebration. Further he said to inform other ex students of Belle primary school who are living in different parts of the world about the Centenary Celebration and try to attend this program as this opportunity comes only once in 100 years.

 

During the meeting many productive suggestions and ideas were shared by the old students for the development of Belle Primary school and the educational level.  Many of the ex students are residing in Mumbai and Pune. Headmaster Sylvester Mathias asked them to provide their contact details to the following members through phone or email or by browsing facebook.

 

Mumbai:

Alwyn Mathias: 8898876991
Oliver Quadros: 9004656525
Elias Mathias: 9821170625
Email:
bellehrprimary@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/belleprimaryschool

 

President Rajendra shetty requested everyone to join in big numbers for the next meeting in Mumbai which is schedule on 10th November 2013 in Mumbai. Venue of the meeting will be decided and informed soon.

 

Headmaster Sylvester Mathias proposed vote of thanks and the meeting was concluded at 6.30pm.

 

 

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Joy Lobo, Moodubelle/Bangalore Sun, September-29-2013, 12:44

I love my Primary school. It was a place where i started my education. Learning ಅ, ಆ, ಈ, writing in slates through kaddi, love and care of teachers specially in 1st standard, i was sitting on Leena teachers lap, running as we driving a bus :),  "ಶಿಸ್ತು ಪೀರಿಯಡ್", talking in Konkani-Kannada mixed language,waiting for school bell at evening (we didn t had hand watch those times), after prayer, etc. etc. it was a great memory that we never forget...

Philip Peter Mendonca, Bombay Sat, September-28-2013, 12:18
I see the present headmaster and old students are working very hard for the development of Primary School. I wish them Good Luck. Thank you Bellevision for this report please do let us know when and where is the next meeting scheduled in Mumbai so that we can try to attend.
Anita Dsouza, Moodubelle Sat, September-28-2013, 12:13
If look at the history of Moodubelle primary kannada medium school the achievements what primary school achieved even today none of our schools neither higher school or PUC college achieved even the English medium school for that matter. We have complete infrastructure in Primary school but this need to be re-organized systematically. For sure in coming days this school will be a big assets to all Belleans. As Lawrence rightly said somehow and somewhere the kannada medium school looks neglected especially recent years. No one has taken the initiative to maintain the lovely infrastructure and facilities which school had in the past. Now this school has not even proper ground which is very basic necessity of any school. But I am sure with the support of old students along with the school management things will change and we can expect much better developments in coming days. Wishing good success to our Primary school.
Prashanth Benala, Moodubelle Sat, September-28-2013, 6:03
I respect the opinion of Mr. Lawrence. But the situation prevailing today is entirely different. more than 250 students study in this school. I think Lawrence has forgotton his childhood days and the condition of his native place. Still today many families cannot satisfy their daily needs. For them the institution serves the best. finally the conclusion is lets do not argue for and against about Kannada and English Medium Schools. Let us support our beloved institution. It is noteworthy that RTE Act also supports the above argument. I strongly support and agree with Mr. Oliver Quadras and Victor Castelino. So let us join our hands to this great event.
Oliver Quadros, Mumbai Sat, September-28-2013, 5:15
Dear Mr. Lawrence Dsouza, Your opinion is agreed. There are so Many people who had built this institution or worked for this institution are not alive today to see this Occasion which comes once in a life time. We are fortunate here to witness this Centenary. Lets not think that because our children are not benefiting from this organization so lets forget it. Because we don t send our kids to kannada medium its not our institution s fault. One thing we should not forget that what ever we are today is because of this school. which never charged us hefty fees or donation unlike today s English Medium School. How can any one go to High School or College without Primary School. Lets not act to be greedy/ selfish rather lets unite together and make this event as a memorable history. Its our duty too
Victor Castelino, Boliye/Dubai Fri, September-27-2013, 11:37
I thank Lawrence D souza for voicing his opinion even though I don t agree with him. That should be the spirit of all people from Boliye. Celebrating a century is worth the troubles and expences and if we help to improve the infra structure of the school which as time passes might as well be merged with the english medium school, we would be doing a great job. There is nothing to loose but everything to gain. As for now, let us all celebrate!
Lawrence Dsouza, Bombay Fri, September-27-2013, 11:07
Hello when everyone wants english education why all these expenses on kannada medium, if you can sponsor each year 40 students complete english medium education we dont have to spend so much money for this. im not against the reunion but spending so much on cant be justified. in moodubelle all facilities are there for english medium but first church school is neglected. dont you feel its a double standards by the church.
Stephen Mathias, Kuwait Fri, September-27-2013, 5:04
Oliver you are absolutely right. Whatever today I am I must say its because of my loving primary KANNADA medium school where I learned Aa Aaa Ee Eee... I feel lucky and blessed to be part of the centenary celebration. I appreciate the efforts of Shila master, Rajendra Shetty, Jerry Fornand n Ivan Dalmed. Keep it up your efforts and this will bring big difference in the history of Belle Primary School.
Oliver Quadros, Mumbai/ Moodubelle Fri, September-27-2013, 2:44

Being honest this meeting took me in to back flash, and brought back those good old memories dug/ hidden somewhere in my brain. Impossible to imagine those days in today’s world. We is to walk bare foot  (even slippers were luxury) to the school in group, nylon bag (ಬೀಣೆ ಚೀಲ) on shoulder, tiffin on one hand and umbrella on other  (ಕೈ ಯಲ್ಲಿ ಬುತ್ತಿ ಮತ್ತೊಂದು ಕೈ ಯಲ್ಲಿ ಕೊಡೆ). I remember on our way back from school  filling tiffin with  ಕುಂತಳ ಹಣ್ಣು also eating ಪುಲ್ಕಟ್ಟೆ ಬೀಜ, ನೆಲ್ಲಿ ಕಾಯಿ  etc. we had such a bindaas attitude no stress no botheration un like today’s students. But shit scarred of Sadananda Master. School assembly, our school bell (Maroon colour). Playing games like kalla polis, Kho Kho, Tonka etc. so much to remember and cherish. Very happy to get in touch with old Class Mates.Long Live My School let my school celebrate 200, 300 even 500 years and more….

Pramila Lobo, Belle / Mumbai Fri, September-27-2013, 2:39
Nice report by ivan menzes. missed the first ex-students meeting but will make to the next ex-students gathering in mumbai.
Linda Almeida, Belle / Mumbai Fri, September-27-2013, 2:37
reunion is much needed and looking forward for historical event. ex-students meeting was great and it was really nice to have all the ex students back together.
Lucas Castelino, moodubelle/malad Fri, September-27-2013, 1:36
excited to particiapte in centenary celebration thank you ivan for great report
Norbert Alva, moodubell Fri, September-27-2013, 1:34
first time this is happening- thank you all
Precilla Castelino, palli / mumbai Fri, September-27-2013, 1:32
great initiative and looking forward for the reunion thank you bellevision and ivan menezes
Ratnakar Poojary, Moodubelle Fri, September-27-2013, 12:52
Very good move from primary school belle and old students association. Wishing good luck to the centenary celebration. Hope to meet many of my old friends there and have again same assembly.
Alwyn, Mumbai Fri, September-27-2013, 12:05
first primary school reunion :) Awesome
Shanthi Barboza, Moodbelle Thu, September-26-2013, 11:26
Recollecting memories of school days is a way of holding onto the things you love, the things you are, the things you never want to lose. It was really nice to have all the ex students back together.Let s make this a grand success.
Janet Mathias, Mumbai Thu, September-26-2013, 9:15
A strong network of alumni active volunteers can be an asset to any school.
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