KOLHAPUR/

The JEA Secretary Fr. Norbert Menezes has requested each of us PCE’s

(Province Coordinators of Education) to initiate a new E Educational news

letter. This will enable all Jesuits and our lay collaborators engaged in the

school apostolate, who are associated with it to read, update and pray

our apostolate. Before establishing networking nationally and internationally

it was also strongly recommended during the last PCE’s meet in Patna that

the sharing and the initiatives must begin from our own schools and

institutions within the provinces. Charity begins at home!

Fr. Provincial has encouraged us by prompt

encouragement in this endeavour. Thank you Fr. Bhausaheb.

I feel most of our works and initiatives goes unnoticed and unrecognised,

as very often we do not share our success stories, not so much to boost,

rather a sharing in humility. Each school is unique and has its own tradition

which perhaps no other school has. It is this richness and unique enterprise

we joyfully share with one another.

I also feel that most of us Jesuits meet often in some meeting or the other

and exchange our views and discuss issues concerning Education. But our

lay collaborators seldom meet; it is they who are the chief implementers of

the Jesuit mission and vision. It is my belief that this E

to their needs and enable all of us to learn and share our knowledge and

Experiences. Perhaps every month even if one lay collaborator shares

his/her perspectives in this forum, surely then, this exercise could be

of us a great deal.

I fully understand that the coming months are very busy ones for all of

us...Sports Day, Farewell, Prelims, and the Board HSC/SSC Exams, and

perhaps this could be the only edition for this academic year. But I am an

“incorrigible optimist” if I may borrow the term of our former

Arrupe, that this will not be the last one, I believe in the Jesuits working in

our institutions, and the dedicated teachers will reflect and share their work

experience in this rich Jesuit Educational Apostolate.

want to, and we will.

Fr. Robert Das, sj.

Province Coordinator of Education

Why this eNewsletter…….?

KOLHAPUR/First Edition/December 2012

has requested each of us PCE’s

(Province Coordinators of Education) to initiate a new E Educational news

letter. This will enable all Jesuits and our lay collaborators engaged in the

school apostolate, who are associated with it to read, update and pray for

our apostolate. Before establishing networking nationally and internationally

it was also strongly recommended during the last PCE’s meet in Patna that

the sharing and the initiatives must begin from our own schools and

Charity begins at home!

ly sending his message of

Thank you Fr. Bhausaheb.

most of our works and initiatives goes unnoticed and unrecognised,

share our success stories, not so much to boost,

rather a sharing in humility. Each school is unique and has its own tradition

which perhaps no other school has. It is this richness and unique enterprise

that most of us Jesuits meet often in some meeting or the other

and exchange our views and discuss issues concerning Education. But our

lay collaborators seldom meet; it is they who are the chief implementers of

elief that this E - Newsletter will cater

to their needs and enable all of us to learn and share our knowledge and

Experiences. Perhaps every month even if one lay collaborator shares

his/her perspectives in this forum, surely then, this exercise could benefit all

I fully understand that the coming months are very busy ones for all of

us...Sports Day, Farewell, Prelims, and the Board HSC/SSC Exams, and

perhaps this could be the only edition for this academic year. But I am an

if I may borrow the term of our former General Fr.

that this will not be the last one, I believe in the Jesuits working in

our institutions, and the dedicated teachers will reflect and share their work

esuit Educational Apostolate. Yes, we can, if we

Why this eNewsletter…….?

P r o v i n c e e N e w s l e t t e r

Dear Fr. Robert,

As you are planning to publish an Educational Newsletter of the Province, it gives me great pleasure to write a short message for this Newsletter. I congratulate you for this unique initiative and wish you God’s blessings and a hundredendeavor to communicate and share our dreams, plans, innovative and creative ideas to enhance and upgrade our education, with our students, teachers, parents, well-wishers and especially with our schools and educational institutions. Of course, this newslencourage and motivate us, our staff and our students and their parents for this gracious task.

In the past 400 years, we, the Jesuits have been engaged in the educational apostolate; and it is clear that the Jesuits have been in the forefriends and foes alike. Our Jesuit education delves into the wealth of information, which is available in the world; and which our Jesuits have given over the last four centuries as our Jesuit legacy; and offers our students a disciplineand academics.

We have been at the very forefront of education. We have been also frontier leaders; we go where others do not dare to go. Along with so many students, and over the years, our educational apostolate is essentially deprived of their right to education.

St. Ignatius and his followers understood the power of education and promoted educational facilities for the holistic welfare Our schools and educational institutions get the youth from all walks of life and faith in our contacts and coordination. Let us train them in the right principles and in moral and religious values; and impart to them an education, which is equal or eveneducation that the world offers.

It has been proven that we offer education, which is the most effective in the world. We are known as educators because we have inherited the noble task of education from our Jesuit forefathers. Entrustedkingdom of God. Let us recommit ourselves and should spare no expense, nor labour, nor effort or energy, to collaborate with the Lord, with fellowcollaborators to bring our education apostolate to full fruition!

Fr. Bhausaheb Sansare, SJ,

PROVINCIAL

FR. PROVINCIAL’S MESSAGE

P r o v i n c e e N e w s l e t t e r

As you are planning to publish an Educational Newsletter of the Province, it gives me great pleasure to write a short message for this Newsletter. I congratulate you for this unique initiative and wish you God’s blessings and a hundred-fold success in your endeavor to communicate and share our dreams, plans,

and creative ideas to enhance and upgrade our education, with our students, wishers and especially with our schools and educational

institutions. Of course, this newsletter will spread our success nd motivate us, our staff and our students and their parents for this gracious

In the past 400 years, we, the Jesuits have been engaged in the educational apostolate; e Jesuits have been in the forefront, a fact universally adm

friends and foes alike. Our Jesuit education delves into the wealth of information, which is available in the world; and which our Jesuits have given over the last four centuries as our Jesuit legacy; and offers our students a discipline-faith-and-value oriented education

We have been at the very forefront of education. We have been also frontier leaders; we go where others do not dare to go. Along with so many students, and over the years, our educational apostolate is essentially intended for the students who are poor, needy and deprived of their right to education.

St. Ignatius and his followers understood the power of education and promoted educational facilities for the holistic welfare and all round development Our schools and educational institutions get the youth from all walks of life and faith in our contacts and coordination. Let us train them in the right principles and in moral and religious values; and impart to them an education, which is equal or eveneducation that the world offers.

It has been proven that we offer education, which is the most effective in the world. We are known as educators because we have inherited the noble task of education from our Jesuit forefathers. Entrusted to our care are the future citizens of this world and the kingdom of God. Let us recommit ourselves and should spare no expense, nor labour, nor effort or energy, to collaborate with the Lord, with fellow-Jesuits and with our

r education apostolate to full fruition!

Fr. Bhausaheb Sansare, SJ,

FR. PROVINCIAL’S MESSAGE…

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and creative ideas to enhance and upgrade our education, with our students, wishers and especially with our schools and educational

stories and efforts to nd motivate us, our staff and our students and their parents for this gracious

In the past 400 years, we, the Jesuits have been engaged in the educational apostolate; , a fact universally admitted by

friends and foes alike. Our Jesuit education delves into the wealth of information, which is available in the world; and which our Jesuits have given over the last four centuries as

value oriented education

We have been at the very forefront of education. We have been also frontier leaders; we go where others do not dare to go. Along with so many students, and over the years, our

intended for the students who are poor, needy and

St. Ignatius and his followers understood the power of education and promoted and all round development of the students.

Our schools and educational institutions get the youth from all walks of life and faith in our contacts and coordination. Let us train them in the right principles and in moral and religious values; and impart to them an education, which is equal or even superior to the

It has been proven that we offer education, which is the most effective in the world. We are known as educators because we have inherited the noble task of education from our

to our care are the future citizens of this world and the kingdom of God. Let us recommit ourselves and should spare no expense, nor labour,

Jesuits and with our lay

P r o v i n c e e N e w s l e t t e r

(REPORT SUBMITTED AND READ DURING THE PCE MEET AT PATNA)

a. MCVC courses introduced in the Tech School with great success. (SJTI, Pune)

b. In one Jr. College, girls have been admitted.

c. Sports have been encouraged in a special way

State/National level. (Vincent’s, Loyola Pune & Xavier’s, Kolhapur.)

elements highlighted. (couple of schools)

h. Our teachers are in demand as RP’s for Government

Orientations and Seminars. (Dnyanamata, Sangamner.)

i. JCP (Jesuit Certificate Programme) introduced in a

formal/non formal way in many of our schools.

j. Personality/I.Q. Testing in schools with

success and demand.

(Xavier’s, Kolhapur.)

SOME OF THE MAJOR/SIGNIFICANT EVENTS

EDUCATION MINISTRY IN THE PUNE PROVINCE

Loyola High School, Pashan, Pune

P r o v i n c e e N e w s l e t t e r

(REPORT SUBMITTED AND READ DURING THE PCE MEET AT PATNA)

MCVC courses introduced in the Tech School with great success. (SJTI, Pune)

In one Jr. College, girls have been admitted. (Loyola, Pune)

Sports have been encouraged in a special way – even participation till the

State/National level. (Vincent’s, Loyola Pune & Xavier’s, Kolhapur.)

d. German language emphasized and special

collaboration with Germany. (Loyola Pune)

e. Special classes conducted for the weaker

students and rewarding to see them pass with flying

colours. Xavier’s, Shrirampur.)

f. Most of the schools have consolidated in setting

up e learning in their various schools/Jr.

g. During lesson planning and observations IPP

elements highlighted. (couple of schools)

eachers are in demand as RP’s for Government

Orientations and Seminars. (Dnyanamata, Sangamner.)

JCP (Jesuit Certificate Programme) introduced in a

formal/non formal way in many of our schools.

Personality/I.Q. Testing in schools with

success and demand.

SOME OF THE MAJOR/SIGNIFICANT EVENTS THAT HAVE HAPPENED IN THE

N MINISTRY IN THE PUNE PROVINCE

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(REPORT SUBMITTED AND READ DURING THE PCE MEET AT PATNA)

MCVC courses introduced in the Tech School with great success. (SJTI, Pune)

(Loyola, Pune)

even participation till the

State/National level. (Vincent’s, Loyola Pune & Xavier’s, Kolhapur.)

German language emphasized and special

collaboration with Germany. (Loyola Pune)

Special classes conducted for the weaker

students and rewarding to see them pass with flying

Most of the schools have consolidated in setting

up e learning in their various schools/Jr. Colleges.

During lesson planning and observations IPP

eachers are in demand as RP’s for Government

JCP (Jesuit Certificate Programme) introduced in a

THAT HAVE HAPPENED IN THE

P r o v i n c e e N e w s l e t t e r

St. Vincent’s High School, Pune

ducatiducatiducatiducation at St. Vincent’s High Schoolon at St. Vincent’s High Schoolon at St. Vincent’s High Schoolon at St. Vincent’s High School

ignite young minds with tignite young minds with tignite young minds with tignite young minds with t

believe believe believe believe our students will develop into our students will develop into our students will develop into our students will develop into

marchmarchmarchmarch on in the 21on in the 21on in the 21on in the 21stststst century. Keeping this in mind tcentury. Keeping this in mind tcentury. Keeping this in mind tcentury. Keeping this in mind t

taken by our school was the disposal taken by our school was the disposal taken by our school was the disposal taken by our school was the disposal

of garbage esp. the plastic items in of garbage esp. the plastic items in of garbage esp. the plastic items in of garbage esp. the plastic items in

and around the school campus. and around the school campus. and around the school campus. and around the school campus.

Moreover, the awareness brought by Moreover, the awareness brought by Moreover, the awareness brought by Moreover, the awareness brought by

PTA members and so on has such an PTA members and so on has such an PTA members and so on has such an PTA members and so on has such an

impact on the students iimpact on the students iimpact on the students iimpact on the students i

that our first collection of plastic has that our first collection of plastic has that our first collection of plastic has that our first collection of plastic has

been a tremendous success. The been a tremendous success. The been a tremendous success. The been a tremendous success. The

students collected around 500kg of students collected around 500kg of students collected around 500kg of students collected around 500kg of

plastic, which is a good half ton. The plastic, which is a good half ton. The plastic, which is a good half ton. The plastic, which is a good half ton. The

second initiative was that many second initiative was that many second initiative was that many second initiative was that many

students decided not to burst fire crackers this Diwali and helpstudents decided not to burst fire crackers this Diwali and helpstudents decided not to burst fire crackers this Diwali and helpstudents decided not to burst fire crackers this Diwali and help

and donated that money for a good cause. How do we know this? Some of and donated that money for a good cause. How do we know this? Some of and donated that money for a good cause. How do we know this? Some of and donated that money for a good cause. How do we know this? Some of

students visited the homes for the widows and orphanages. They have the group students visited the homes for the widows and orphanages. They have the group students visited the homes for the widows and orphanages. They have the group students visited the homes for the widows and orphanages. They have the group

photos to prove this. This goes on to show that they are concerned about their less photos to prove this. This goes on to show that they are concerned about their less photos to prove this. This goes on to show that they are concerned about their less photos to prove this. This goes on to show that they are concerned about their less

privilprivilprivilprivileged brothers and sisters and are concerned about the environment as welleged brothers and sisters and are concerned about the environment as welleged brothers and sisters and are concerned about the environment as welleged brothers and sisters and are concerned about the environment as well

feel this awareness is good enough for making them good citizens and caring feel this awareness is good enough for making them good citizens and caring feel this awareness is good enough for making them good citizens and caring feel this awareness is good enough for making them good citizens and caring

human beings as well. human beings as well. human beings as well. human beings as well.

- Fr. Peter Khandagale sj.

EEEE

P r o v i n c e e N e w s l e t t e r

St. Vincent’s High School, Pune

on at St. Vincent’s High Schoolon at St. Vincent’s High Schoolon at St. Vincent’s High Schoolon at St. Vincent’s High School PunePunePunePune,,,, is driven with the goal to is driven with the goal to is driven with the goal to is driven with the goal to

ignite young minds with tignite young minds with tignite young minds with tignite young minds with the feeling of service to mankindhe feeling of service to mankindhe feeling of service to mankindhe feeling of service to mankind

our students will develop into our students will develop into our students will develop into our students will develop into the valuable human resource as the valuable human resource as the valuable human resource as the valuable human resource as

century. Keeping this in mind tcentury. Keeping this in mind tcentury. Keeping this in mind tcentury. Keeping this in mind the new initiative that was he new initiative that was he new initiative that was he new initiative that was

taken by our school was the disposal taken by our school was the disposal taken by our school was the disposal taken by our school was the disposal

of garbage esp. the plastic items in of garbage esp. the plastic items in of garbage esp. the plastic items in of garbage esp. the plastic items in

and around the school campus. and around the school campus. and around the school campus. and around the school campus.

Moreover, the awareness brought by Moreover, the awareness brought by Moreover, the awareness brought by Moreover, the awareness brought by

PTA members and so on has such an PTA members and so on has such an PTA members and so on has such an PTA members and so on has such an

impact on the students iimpact on the students iimpact on the students iimpact on the students in our school, n our school, n our school, n our school,

that our first collection of plastic has that our first collection of plastic has that our first collection of plastic has that our first collection of plastic has

been a tremendous success. The been a tremendous success. The been a tremendous success. The been a tremendous success. The

students collected around 500kg of students collected around 500kg of students collected around 500kg of students collected around 500kg of

plastic, which is a good half ton. The plastic, which is a good half ton. The plastic, which is a good half ton. The plastic, which is a good half ton. The

second initiative was that many second initiative was that many second initiative was that many second initiative was that many

students decided not to burst fire crackers this Diwali and helpstudents decided not to burst fire crackers this Diwali and helpstudents decided not to burst fire crackers this Diwali and helpstudents decided not to burst fire crackers this Diwali and help

and donated that money for a good cause. How do we know this? Some of and donated that money for a good cause. How do we know this? Some of and donated that money for a good cause. How do we know this? Some of and donated that money for a good cause. How do we know this? Some of

students visited the homes for the widows and orphanages. They have the group students visited the homes for the widows and orphanages. They have the group students visited the homes for the widows and orphanages. They have the group students visited the homes for the widows and orphanages. They have the group

photos to prove this. This goes on to show that they are concerned about their less photos to prove this. This goes on to show that they are concerned about their less photos to prove this. This goes on to show that they are concerned about their less photos to prove this. This goes on to show that they are concerned about their less

eged brothers and sisters and are concerned about the environment as welleged brothers and sisters and are concerned about the environment as welleged brothers and sisters and are concerned about the environment as welleged brothers and sisters and are concerned about the environment as well

feel this awareness is good enough for making them good citizens and caring feel this awareness is good enough for making them good citizens and caring feel this awareness is good enough for making them good citizens and caring feel this awareness is good enough for making them good citizens and caring

Fr. Peter Khandagale sj.

St. Vincent's, Pune

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St. Vincent’s High School, Pune

is driven with the goal to is driven with the goal to is driven with the goal to is driven with the goal to

he feeling of service to mankindhe feeling of service to mankindhe feeling of service to mankindhe feeling of service to mankind. We strongly . We strongly . We strongly . We strongly

the valuable human resource as the valuable human resource as the valuable human resource as the valuable human resource as we we we we

he new initiative that was he new initiative that was he new initiative that was he new initiative that was

students decided not to burst fire crackers this Diwali and helpstudents decided not to burst fire crackers this Diwali and helpstudents decided not to burst fire crackers this Diwali and helpstudents decided not to burst fire crackers this Diwali and help the poor people the poor people the poor people the poor people

and donated that money for a good cause. How do we know this? Some of and donated that money for a good cause. How do we know this? Some of and donated that money for a good cause. How do we know this? Some of and donated that money for a good cause. How do we know this? Some of

students visited the homes for the widows and orphanages. They have the group students visited the homes for the widows and orphanages. They have the group students visited the homes for the widows and orphanages. They have the group students visited the homes for the widows and orphanages. They have the group

photos to prove this. This goes on to show that they are concerned about their less photos to prove this. This goes on to show that they are concerned about their less photos to prove this. This goes on to show that they are concerned about their less photos to prove this. This goes on to show that they are concerned about their less

eged brothers and sisters and are concerned about the environment as welleged brothers and sisters and are concerned about the environment as welleged brothers and sisters and are concerned about the environment as welleged brothers and sisters and are concerned about the environment as well. . . . I I I I

feel this awareness is good enough for making them good citizens and caring feel this awareness is good enough for making them good citizens and caring feel this awareness is good enough for making them good citizens and caring feel this awareness is good enough for making them good citizens and caring

St. Vincent's, Pune

P r o v i n c e e N e w s l e t t e r

(Social Sensitization and twinning are the 2 often repeated terms, but rarely

implemented. The IPP speaks of a direct experience to the students, sometimes directly

in the classrooms, and at times vicariously, given to them. It is this experience that ca

lead them to a habit of reflection and only then can we expect a free and voluntary

action from them. Keeping the above mentioned dictum in mind, we at St. Xavier’s

Kolhapur organised a trip for 5 of our students to the Nagar and the Beed Districts.)

My friends Ruel Lemos, Lenix Lobo, Lenin

Carvalho, went to the Beed District of the Marathwada region. It is one of the most backward

areas of Maharashtra. It consists of 7 districts of namely, Aurangabad, Jalna, Latur,

Osmanabad, Nanded, Hingoli, an

Since we, the students of St. Xavier’s Primary &

Seventy Thousand towards their work, we represented our school.

There was a Balmela organised chiefl

attend formal school or tuitions. These children were invited on Sunday, 25 November 2012 for

some games, and relaxation. Some snacks, meals, prizes were

offered to them. They even performed some c

the audience gathered there.

Fr. D Albert, the Jesuit parish priest and in charge of the social work

has employed some teachers and social workers to conduct special

Shrirampur, Haregoan, Rahuri, Pathardi and

Beed. The Jesuit Fathers, work not only in the

schools and colleges, but also in the

Technical institutions, social work, couns

meeting people and supporting them, spiritually, financially, socially,

and even cater to the Ecological & Environmental needs.

We also feel that we could network with these poorer regions in the coming years, so that God

will bless us, our school, teachers, and our parents. It is in giving that we shall receive.

Clive Carvalho (10 B)

St. Xavier’s High School, Kolhapur

A TRIP TO NAGAR AND BEED DISTRICTSA TRIP TO NAGAR AND BEED DISTRICTSA TRIP TO NAGAR AND BEED DISTRICTSA TRIP TO NAGAR AND BEED DISTRICTS

P r o v i n c e e N e w s l e t t e r

(Social Sensitization and twinning are the 2 often repeated terms, but rarely

implemented. The IPP speaks of a direct experience to the students, sometimes directly

in the classrooms, and at times vicariously, given to them. It is this experience that ca

lead them to a habit of reflection and only then can we expect a free and voluntary

action from them. Keeping the above mentioned dictum in mind, we at St. Xavier’s

Kolhapur organised a trip for 5 of our students to the Nagar and the Beed Districts.)

y friends Ruel Lemos, Lenix Lobo, Lenin Bardeskar and Felix D’souza, our Principal and I Clive

Carvalho, went to the Beed District of the Marathwada region. It is one of the most backward

areas of Maharashtra. It consists of 7 districts of namely, Aurangabad, Jalna, Latur,

Osmanabad, Nanded, Hingoli, and Beed. Our Jesuit Fathers are working in the Beed District.

Since we, the students of St. Xavier’s Primary & High School contributed Rupees One Lac

towards their work, we represented our school.

There was a Balmela organised chiefly for about 180 students, who were very poor and cannot

attend formal school or tuitions. These children were invited on Sunday, 25 November 2012 for

some games, and relaxation. Some snacks, meals, prizes were

offered to them. They even performed some c

the audience gathered there.

Fr. D Albert, the Jesuit parish priest and in charge of the social work

has employed some teachers and social workers to conduct special

coaching classes for these poor students. Most of the

children come from families who migrate frequently for

cutting sugar cane. This mobility does not encourage the

children to attend the school regularly. Hopefully, these

classes will give them stability and motivation for their future

education.

It was a learning experience for all

of us, as we saw many Jesuit

institutions of Pune, Sangamner,

Shrirampur, Haregoan, Rahuri, Pathardi and

Beed. The Jesuit Fathers, work not only in the

schools and colleges, but also in the

Technical institutions, social work, counselling,

meeting people and supporting them, spiritually, financially, socially,

and even cater to the Ecological & Environmental needs.

We also feel that we could network with these poorer regions in the coming years, so that God

ol, teachers, and our parents. It is in giving that we shall receive.

St. Xavier’s High School, Kolhapur

A TRIP TO NAGAR AND BEED DISTRICTSA TRIP TO NAGAR AND BEED DISTRICTSA TRIP TO NAGAR AND BEED DISTRICTSA TRIP TO NAGAR AND BEED DISTRICTS

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(Social Sensitization and twinning are the 2 often repeated terms, but rarely

implemented. The IPP speaks of a direct experience to the students, sometimes directly

in the classrooms, and at times vicariously, given to them. It is this experience that can

lead them to a habit of reflection and only then can we expect a free and voluntary

action from them. Keeping the above mentioned dictum in mind, we at St. Xavier’s

Kolhapur organised a trip for 5 of our students to the Nagar and the Beed Districts.)

and Felix D’souza, our Principal and I Clive

Carvalho, went to the Beed District of the Marathwada region. It is one of the most backward

areas of Maharashtra. It consists of 7 districts of namely, Aurangabad, Jalna, Latur,

d Beed. Our Jesuit Fathers are working in the Beed District.

High School contributed Rupees One Lac

y for about 180 students, who were very poor and cannot

attend formal school or tuitions. These children were invited on Sunday, 25 November 2012 for

some games, and relaxation. Some snacks, meals, prizes were

offered to them. They even performed some cultural programmes for

Fr. D Albert, the Jesuit parish priest and in charge of the social work

has employed some teachers and social workers to conduct special

coaching classes for these poor students. Most of the

come from families who migrate frequently for

cutting sugar cane. This mobility does not encourage the

children to attend the school regularly. Hopefully, these

classes will give them stability and motivation for their future

We also feel that we could network with these poorer regions in the coming years, so that God

ol, teachers, and our parents. It is in giving that we shall receive.

A TRIP TO NAGAR AND BEED DISTRICTSA TRIP TO NAGAR AND BEED DISTRICTSA TRIP TO NAGAR AND BEED DISTRICTSA TRIP TO NAGAR AND BEED DISTRICTS

P r o v i n c e e N e w s l e t t e r

encouragement of Father General, and under

the guidance of the International Commission

on the Apostolate of Jesuit Education, the

leaders of our secondary schools from around

ideas and resources and

strengths and challenges in the light of our

Jesuit mission and identity as expressed in the

documents from the Thirty

Congregation of the Society of Jesus.

At the conclusion of the meeting, the

delegates are convinced that the new

of the times” warrant a change in our way of

proceeding. This new way of proceeding

includes on-going communicat

collaboration through a continued

development of our international network of

schools. The goals of our collaboration will be

to better serve the faith, justice, and care for

the environment, to build bridges between

youth and their faith communit

stronger Jesuit/Ignatian Apostolic communities,

and to provide our students with opportunities

for a truly global education.

Our international network of schools is uniquely

suited to educate global citizens who will be

JESUIT EDUCATION

P r o v i n c e e N e w s l e t t e r

From July 29

through August 2,

2012, for the first

time in the history

of the Society of

Jesus, with the

encouragement of Father General, and under

the guidance of the International Commission

on the Apostolate of Jesuit Education, the

leaders of our secondary schools from around

the world

assembled in

Boston,

Massachusetts,

U.S.A. Their goal

was to

strengthen our

global network

by providing a

venue to share

ideas and resources and to discuss their

strengths and challenges in the light of our

Jesuit mission and identity as expressed in the

e Thirty-fifth General

Congregation of the Society of Jesus.

At the conclusion of the meeting, the

delegates are convinced that the new “signs

warrant a change in our way of

proceeding. This new way of proceeding

going communication and

collaboration through a continued

development of our international network of

schools. The goals of our collaboration will be

to better serve the faith, justice, and care for

the environment, to build bridges between

youth and their faith communities, to develop

stronger Jesuit/Ignatian Apostolic communities,

and to provide our students with opportunities

for a truly global education.

Our international network of schools is uniquely

suited to educate global citizens who will be

JESUIT EDUCATION – OUR COMMITMENT TO GLOBAL NETWORKING

INTERNATIONAL COLLOQUIM

ON JESUIT SECONDARY

EDUCATION

Approximately 375 delegates, representing more than 280 institutions, and 62 countries gathered in Boston.nostalgia and clapping of hands as we began the first historic International Colloquium on Jesuit Secondary Education at Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A., from July 29 to August02, 2012. Fr. Jose Mesa, Mr. Daniel Carmody and Fr. Norbert Menezes, the JEA Secretary as the ICAJE coordinator for the colloquium were instrumental for the highest (42) Indian delegation to Boston. “The chief goal was to strengthen our global network by providing a venue to share ideas and resources and to discuss the strengths and challenges in the light of our Jesuit mission and identity as expressed in the documents from the 35congregation of the Society of Jesus.” (Vision Statement)Pune Province was represented by Frs. Andrew Fernandes and Robert Das. We share the vision statement with you dear teachers and collaborators, and we believe we need to share our mission with you more frequently.

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OUR COMMITMENT TO GLOBAL NETWORKING

INTERNATIONAL COLLOQUIM

ON JESUIT SECONDARY

Approximately 375 delegates, representing more than 280

ns, and 62 countries Boston. There was

nostalgia and clapping of hands as we began the first historic International Colloquium on Jesuit Secondary Education at Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A., from July 29 to August02, 2012. Fr. Jose Mesa, Mr. Daniel Carmody and Fr. Norbert

, the JEA Secretary as the ICAJE coordinator for the colloquium were instrumental for the highest (42) Indian delegation to Boston. “The chief goal was to strengthen our global network by providing a venue to share ideas and resources and to discuss the strengths and challenges in the light of our Jesuit mission and identity as expressed in the documents from the 35th General congregation of the Society of Jesus.” (Vision Statement) The Pune Province was represented by Frs. Andrew Fernandes and

. We share the vision statement with you dear teachers and collaborators, and we believe we need to share our mission with you more frequently.

P r o v i n c e e N e w s l e t t e r

able to participate in a globalization of solidarity, cooperation, and reconciliation that fully

respects human life and dignity, and all of God’s creation. Our commitment to networking

as a universal body, and our call to the frontiers, comes from our awareness of the worl

our desire to effectively help students face global challenges.

We are committed to:

1. Developing our truly unique global community and network.

Our ability to respect and participate in our own situation,

and yet be mindful of our universal identit

Jesuit schools, is one of our greatest resources and

unparalleled in the world.

2. Working with our established

While remaining committed to our regional priorities, we will

at the same time focus on the importance of nurturing

global relationships within the

3. Using technology as a way to create, develop and

recognize that the physical distance

our communication still exists, but that it should no longer prohibit global communication

and collaboration. We will provide o

the world from a vantage point made possible by the vast reach of our network.

4. Developing twinning relationships, service outreach programs, virtual classroom

experiences, and more, to provide students

become leaders in the transformation of the world.

5. Providing a safe educational environment based on respect and dignity. This

environment, conducive to learning, growing and developing, will be free of all forms

abuse.

Derived from our commitments, we leave this meeting with the following suggested actions:

1. The momentum of the International Colloquium on Jesuit Secondary Education impels us

to develop new and creative collaborative

secondary schools. These new efforts will fall under the leadership of the Secretariat of

Secondary and Pre-Secondary Education and the International Commission on the

Apostolate of Jesuit Education.

2. The Jesuit secondary schools repres

assigning a member of its leadership team the responsibility of facilitating global

collaboration and outreach to the global network. These representatives will work with

already existing networks and structu

continue.

3. We recommend that the ICJSE newsletter

communication, collaboration, and networking. This newsletter will ensure that our global

network has a specific avenue to regularly communicate, share network initiatives,

express desires for collaboration, and engage in conversation and share resources.

4. We recommend that this Colloquium experience should be continued in the future and

that plans should be made fo

time and place to be determined.

P r o v i n c e e N e w s l e t t e r

in a globalization of solidarity, cooperation, and reconciliation that fully

respects human life and dignity, and all of God’s creation. Our commitment to networking

as a universal body, and our call to the frontiers, comes from our awareness of the worl

our desire to effectively help students face global challenges.

Developing our truly unique global community and network.

Our ability to respect and participate in our own situation,

and yet be mindful of our universal identity and mission as

Jesuit schools, is one of our greatest resources and

unparalleled in the world.

Working with our established local and regional networks.

While remaining committed to our regional priorities, we will

at the same time focus on the importance of nurturing

global relationships within the Jesuit network and other networks of secondary schools

Using technology as a way to create, develop and foster our global relationships. We

physical distance that has historically formed significant obstacles to

our communication still exists, but that it should no longer prohibit global communication

and collaboration. We will provide opportunities for our students and staff to experience

the world from a vantage point made possible by the vast reach of our network.

Developing twinning relationships, service outreach programs, virtual classroom

experiences, and more, to provide students with experiences that truly prepare them to

become leaders in the transformation of the world.

Providing a safe educational environment based on respect and dignity. This

environment, conducive to learning, growing and developing, will be free of all forms

Derived from our commitments, we leave this meeting with the following suggested actions:

The momentum of the International Colloquium on Jesuit Secondary Education impels us

creative collaborative efforts amongst the global

secondary schools. These new efforts will fall under the leadership of the Secretariat of

Secondary Education and the International Commission on the

Apostolate of Jesuit Education.

The Jesuit secondary schools represented at the ICJSE recognize the importance of

assigning a member of its leadership team the responsibility of facilitating global

collaboration and outreach to the global network. These representatives will work with

already existing networks and structures to ensure that the efforts started at the ICJSE

the ICJSE newsletter and webpage continue as a forum for global

communication, collaboration, and networking. This newsletter will ensure that our global

c avenue to regularly communicate, share network initiatives,

express desires for collaboration, and engage in conversation and share resources.

We recommend that this Colloquium experience should be continued in the future and

that plans should be made for the next colloquium to take place in 2016 or 2017 at a

time and place to be determined.

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in a globalization of solidarity, cooperation, and reconciliation that fully

respects human life and dignity, and all of God’s creation. Our commitment to networking

as a universal body, and our call to the frontiers, comes from our awareness of the world and

Jesuit network and other networks of secondary schools.

foster our global relationships. We

that has historically formed significant obstacles to

our communication still exists, but that it should no longer prohibit global communication

pportunities for our students and staff to experience

the world from a vantage point made possible by the vast reach of our network.

Developing twinning relationships, service outreach programs, virtual classroom

with experiences that truly prepare them to

Providing a safe educational environment based on respect and dignity. This

environment, conducive to learning, growing and developing, will be free of all forms of

Derived from our commitments, we leave this meeting with the following suggested actions:

The momentum of the International Colloquium on Jesuit Secondary Education impels us

efforts amongst the global network of Jesuit

secondary schools. These new efforts will fall under the leadership of the Secretariat of

Secondary Education and the International Commission on the

ented at the ICJSE recognize the importance of

assigning a member of its leadership team the responsibility of facilitating global

collaboration and outreach to the global network. These representatives will work with

res to ensure that the efforts started at the ICJSE

and webpage continue as a forum for global

communication, collaboration, and networking. This newsletter will ensure that our global

c avenue to regularly communicate, share network initiatives,

express desires for collaboration, and engage in conversation and share resources.

We recommend that this Colloquium experience should be continued in the future and

r the next colloquium to take place in 2016 or 2017 at a

P r o v i n c e e N e w s l e t t e r

It is true that the RTE is extremely strict about any form of

corporal punishment, or psychological t

on the part of the teacher towards the student. With

substantial evidence, the teacher can be booked and even

suspended. It is becoming trickier day by day, to draw

attention of the students in the classrooms, or even more

difficult outside. No more do they fear about the results, as

they roar in unison, “We all will pass, all of us will go the next

class” This is the attitude developed not only by the students, but even the parents have

surprisingly imbibed this. They are pretty arr

What is the solution to this attitude? I was always feeling deep down, there has to be a

way out, as most of the teachers are not violent, or deliberately indulge in physical or

psychological warfare with the st

misbehaviour. There must be some code of conduct for the students...and lo...and

behold...

Times of India, dated 29.11.2012, (pg 2) drew my attention when I was reading the news

item: ‘A model code of conduct for school students’

the model code. With teachers constantly complaining about student misbehaving in

classrooms, the code is being designed taking into consideration some of the existing

models in the US and

group will present the first draft of this model to the

Education Minister Rajendra Darda and the

E

Mr. Vasant Kalpade

Board

conceived for us a mode

Here are the synopses: The various misbehaviours of students

are categorized into tolerable, highly intolerable and the

unacceptable misbehaviours.

• Tolerable: untidy uniform, ignoring home works, reporting late to school. Parents can

be informed, marked improvement possible.

• Highly intolerable: irregular attendance, fights between students, eve

Warning can be given and with counseling these can be also rectified.

• Unacceptable misbehavior

harmful, threatening teachers in person,

etc…

We hope that this code of conduct soon comes to us as a GR and some relief to all our

beloved teachers and lay collaborators.

Newsletter designed by

A MODEL CODE OF CONDUCT FOR SCHOOL STUDENTS

P r o v i n c e e N e w s l e t t e r

t is true that the RTE is extremely strict about any form of

corporal punishment, or psychological threat, and any fear

on the part of the teacher towards the student. With

substantial evidence, the teacher can be booked and even

suspended. It is becoming trickier day by day, to draw

attention of the students in the classrooms, or even more

utside. No more do they fear about the results, as

“We all will pass, all of us will go the next

This is the attitude developed not only by the students, but even the parents have

surprisingly imbibed this. They are pretty arrogant towards the teachers in this regard.

What is the solution to this attitude? I was always feeling deep down, there has to be a

way out, as most of the teachers are not violent, or deliberately indulge in physical or

psychological warfare with the students. They have no option but to bear students’

misbehaviour. There must be some code of conduct for the students...and lo...and

, dated 29.11.2012, (pg 2) drew my attention when I was reading the news

f conduct for school students’ Swati Shinde Gole shares with us

With teachers constantly complaining about student misbehaving in

classrooms, the code is being designed taking into consideration some of the existing

models in the US and European schools. The professional

group will present the first draft of this model to the

Education Minister Rajendra Darda and the

Education Fauzia Khan.

Mr. Vasant Kalpade, the former Chairman

Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education, has

conceived for us a model with other experts and organiz

Here are the synopses: The various misbehaviours of students

are categorized into tolerable, highly intolerable and the

ours.

untidy uniform, ignoring home works, reporting late to school. Parents can

be informed, marked improvement possible.

irregular attendance, fights between students, eve

Warning can be given and with counseling these can be also rectified.

Unacceptable misbehavior: students carrying weapons to school which may prove

harmful, threatening teachers in person, abusing them on social networking sites,

We hope that this code of conduct soon comes to us as a GR and some relief to all our

beloved teachers and lay collaborators.

Newsletter designed by: Mr. Rujay Gonsalves, St. Xavier’s, Kolhapur

A MODEL CODE OF CONDUCT FOR SCHOOL STUDENTS

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This is the attitude developed not only by the students, but even the parents have

ogant towards the teachers in this regard.

What is the solution to this attitude? I was always feeling deep down, there has to be a

way out, as most of the teachers are not violent, or deliberately indulge in physical or

udents. They have no option but to bear students’

misbehaviour. There must be some code of conduct for the students...and lo...and

, dated 29.11.2012, (pg 2) drew my attention when I was reading the news

Swati Shinde Gole shares with us

With teachers constantly complaining about student misbehaving in

classrooms, the code is being designed taking into consideration some of the existing

European schools. The professional

group will present the first draft of this model to the State

Education Minister Rajendra Darda and the Minister of State for

man, Maharashtra State

of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education, has

l with other experts and organizations.

Here are the synopses: The various misbehaviours of students

are categorized into tolerable, highly intolerable and the

untidy uniform, ignoring home works, reporting late to school. Parents can

irregular attendance, fights between students, eve- teasing.

Warning can be given and with counseling these can be also rectified.

students carrying weapons to school which may prove

abusing them on social networking sites,

We hope that this code of conduct soon comes to us as a GR and some relief to all our

Mr. Rujay Gonsalves, St. Xavier’s, Kolhapur