Annual Parents’ Day at Ashish Bhavan Kunegaon

📅 February 11, 2018 • 📍 Ashish Bhavan Kunegaon

The Annual Parents’ Day was held on February 11, 2018, at Ashish Bhavan Kunegaon. Sr. Carol Nunes warmly welcomed the approximately fifty parents in attendance, and the children performed a prayer dance. The Chief Guest, Sr. Moksha Mary Anthonappa (Sahayini Social Development Coordinator, Mumbai Province), and the Guest of Honour, Sr. Cecilia Crasta (Animator of SJTC – Lonavla), were felicitated with a plant. The cultural programme addressed themes such as Save the Girl, Educate the Girl, Develop the Society, and We are a Family. Children conveyed powerful messages through dances and a skit, with every child participating. Sr. Moksha addressed the parents, encouraging them to care for their children, show interest, and cooperate with the Sisters in their education, motivating them with a relevant story. The village school boys presented a group dance. A PowerPoint presentation provided a glimpse of Ashish Bhavan's activities throughout the year. Mrs. Shabnam, a student’s guardian, and Mrs. Malati Hivrale (who expressed gratitude through a song) thanked the Sisters on behalf of the parents. A social worker from Sarva Seva Sangh, representing an NGO, also thanked the Sisters for their excellent work with children referred by their organization. Sr. Moksha introduced the Sisters and staff of Ashish Bhavan to all the parents. The programme concluded with a group photo and the distribution of snacks to parents and children.