The Stanford EPGY (Education Program for Gifted Youth) is an academic program aimed at high school students. The program lasted for three weeks, starting from June 22^nd and going on till July 11^th. It brought together people of varied backgrounds and ethnicities to a common academic platform.

The program I enrolled for was the Theory of Relativity. This program concerned itself with aspects of physics completely foreign to what I had previously learnt. The main focus of the program was to introduce us to the various elements of special relativity, general relativity and even some of the finer aspects of cosmology. (Black holes, to be precise) One of the highlights of the program was the opportunity to meet Leonard Susskind, a world renowned scientist in the field of black holes. However, the program was by no means merely academic. Our free time in the evenings were occupied by a variety of activities such as playing ‘Guitar Hero’ on the Playstation, trips to downtown Palo Alto and Ultimate Frisbee.(A sport which is taken very seriously at Stanford!)

The program was 3 weeks of enjoyment; right from the welcome barbecue to the party we had on the final night. The program not only gave me the chance to interact with people from around the world, but also gave me a taste of what life in University was like. The experience was made even more special by the fact that we lived on the Stanford campus! Clichéd though it may sound, the three weeks I spent at the program were the best three weeks of my life!

The students of Std. 5B presented a class assembly on Friday 19^th September, 2008. It highlighted the fact that the children are the future citizens on the world and they need to come together save the environment of planet earth.

The students of Std. 6 C presented a class assembly on Friday 19^th July, 2008. It highlighted the special features of the African Continent : its climate, vegetation, physical features, civilizations, people and their customs.

• Std.8: Made book-marks with slogans for the end of the year sale.
• Std.9: Attended a photography workshop conducted by the secretary of nature club and submitted their assignment photographs.
• Std.10: Decorated the bulletin boards in the school.
• Std.11: Attended a vermiculture workshop cum exhibition on environment at the Prince of Wales Museum on the 26^th of JUNE 2008.
• Std.11: Took on an ambitious project to promote the sale of Eco-Friendly Ganeshas.
• Std.12: Made good, usable sheets of recycled paper from mashed newspaper pulp.

The Under-19 Maharashtra Anglo-Indian Schools Inter-School Tournament Bishops Co-Ed School, Pune. The Cathedral and John Connon School, Mumbai  clinched not only the Boys Football title, but also the Girls Basketball trophy! Cathedral girls defeated players from seven other Anglo-Indian schools from all over Maharashtra to become the champions.

The Final Match between Bombay Scottish, Mahim, and Cathedral School was a very exciting one with the Captain Tahini Moitra and Vice Captain Saakshi Chadha led the team to victory defeating  their opponents  29-25. Disha Chaudhry from Cathedral School was not only awarded the title of  Best Player of the Tournament, but was also declared the second best scorer having scored 62 baskets.

Meanwhile, the Cathedral School Football overcame stiff opposition from the Barnes School, Deolali in the group stages, clinching a nail-biting 3-2 victory. In the final match  between Christ Church School and The Cathedral School, the latter scored a comfortable 2-0 victory. Both goals were skilfully crafted free-kicks, with Siddarth Singh and Rohan Thakur getting on the end on the crosses from Dhruv Toshniwal on both sides of the half. In addition towinning the coveted trophy, Siddarth Singh also bagged the award for Best Player of the Tournament.

                     “Both the girls and boys put in a lot of effort. Their hard work has paid off with their victories both football and basketball! They have made Cathedral very proud,” said , Mrs Meera Isaacs, the Principal.

              Kudos to both teams!          

August 14         Distributed food at Savera –

August 15         Distributed food and interacted with children at Salaam Balak, and an

                        Orphanage.

August 23         Students accompanied by teacher visited Anand Kendra, an orphanage

                        And interacated with the inmates there.

                        Anand Kendra included in our list of canters for volunteering.

September 10   Donations totaling Rs. 35,000/- given to

a.       Adapt ( formerly Spastics India)

b.      National Association of Disabled Enterprises

c.       UNICEF

September 15   Students volunteered for VOICE at “Cutathon’ at Infinity Mall, Andheri.

September 21   Students participated in the Rotary organized event ‘We are the World’

                        An inter school competition held at St. Mary’s School, Mazgaon.

Class 4 G showed the struggle for Indian Independence

through the eyes of Gandhiji in their assembly in August 2008.

The children of 3B celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi in class. Enthusiastic parents along with children welcomed Lord Ganesh into the classroom. Stories were told and the children partook of the ‘aarti’. It was an interactive way of teaching children about this important festival.

The children enacted a short play with songs and dances. The advantages and disadvantages of rain were highlighted. Colourful costumes and lively music made these eight- year olds dance to both Western and Indian songs.

Brought out various traditions of India and inspired citizens to identify themselves as members of a One World Family.

The story behind the celebration of Diwali , the festival of lights.
The children performed a dance drama: Scenes from the Ramayana

On 11th April, 2008 students of Std. 7 celebrated Ambedkar Jayanti by performing a skit and a dance. The programme focussed on the contributions made by Babasaheb and his fight against oppression and injustice against the downtrodden.

7C presented an assembly focusing on values on 3 April, 2008. The children enacted different class-room situations based on values such as cleanliness, silence, politeness, self-discipline and helping others.

Students of 7B presented a skit to show how Mahashivratri is celebrated.

Mahashivratri is celebrated on the 6th night of the dark Phalgun (February or March) every year. It marks the night when Lord Shiva performed the Tandava. It is also believed that on this day Lord Shiva married Parvati.

On this auspicious day, devotees observe a fast, keep vigil all night and offer fruits, flowers and bel leaves on Shiva Linga.

On 20th June, 2008, students of 6A had a class assembly, which highlighted the wise sayings of our ancestors, urging children to break down all walls around them and be united as voices of today.

Students of Std. 6B presented a play which highlighted the lazy nature of people who refuse to take the trouble of removing a rock that blocks their way, but wish to win the prize by any means. The message of the assembly was that we need to “Act Now” as citizens to ameliorate societal conditions.

On 14^th March 2008, Std. 7A made a presentation at the morning assembly on the “Holy Week” and the ‘Way of the Cross’( stations of the cross).  All significant points along the path of Jesus to his crucifixion were enacted and interpreted for the audience.

Dear Parents,

Photographs of the Lower 1 concert which was held in October ’07 will be on display on Monday 19th November ’07.

Please note the time for your child’s class carefully.

Lower 1 B 8:15 a.m to 9:00 a.m

Lower 1 G 9:45 a.m to 9:00 a.m

Lower 1 K 9:45 a.m to 10:30 a.m

Lower 1 M 10:30 a.m to 11:15 a.m

Please come and view them, and order your copies. The cost of each photo is Rs.20/=. An order slip will be given to you when you come to this school. Along with the order slip please hand in the money for the photographs ordered to the person on duty.

NO ORDER SLIP AND MONEY WILL BE TAKEN IN ON A LATER DATE.

Dear Parents,

Photographs of the Lower 1 concert which was held in October ’07 will be on display on Tuesday 20th November ’07.

Please note the time for your child’s class carefully.

Upper 1 B 8:15 a.m to 9:00 a.m

Upper 1 G 9:45 a.m to 9:00 a.m

Upper 1 K 9:45 a.m to 10:30 a.m

Upper 1 M 10:30 a.m to 11:15 a.m

Please come and view them, and order your copies. The cost of each photo is Rs.20/=. An order slip will be given to you when you come to this school. Along with the order slip please hand in the money for the photographs ordered to the person on duty.

NO ORDER SLIP AND MONEY WILL BE TAKEN IN ON A LATER DATE.

Dear Parents,
The Infant School will remain closed on wednesday 14th November 2007 on account of Founder’s Day

The dress rehearsal for the Upper 1 classes (B, G, K, M) will be held on Friday 26th October 2007 in the infant school hall.

The school bus will ply as usual and your child is expected to use it both ways i.e. morning and evening.

Please ensure that your child comes dressed in hir or her costume complete with make-up for the dress rehearsal.

Your child may carry his/her school bag with a snack and water bottle only.

PLEASE NOTE :

Upper 1 children will not come to school on Thursday 25th October 2007 on the account of the Lower 1 Dress Rehearsal.