Mazzarello Youth Centre Children’s Day and NCP Dance Competition

📅 November 18, 2017 • 📍 Wadala

On November 18, 2017, Mazzarello Youth Centre – Wadala celebrated Children’s Day 2017 for various Neighbourhood Children’s Parliament (NCP) groups. About $95$ children were welcomed, followed by a prayer moment. After Sr. Anita Tairipascu spoke on the day's importance, Nirmala Niketan students Sr. Saumya and Amaljit led a session on Decision-making and the Rights of children. A cultural program, including dances and a song by Evening Tuition children, followed. Games like Tug-o-War were conducted. Mr. Francis Xavier, an NDF team member from Delhi, was present, and each NCP Minister introduced themselves and their role. Sr. Hilda Braganza, the Animator, gave a final message that the children are "very precious to all of us." A small gift, fruity, and samosa were distributed. The children enjoyed the evening. Dance Competition for NCP: On the evening of November 25, a Dance Competition was organized for all NCP groups of different areas within MYC. The groups prepared well in advance. Judges Mr. Rahul Jerin of Sodesco Co. and Ms. Lavina D’Silva (teacher in Auxilium-Wadala) had a difficult time judging due to the high quality of the performances. This competition helped the children learn various dances while enjoying teamwork and coordination. The children were appreciated for their efforts and rewarded with a samosa each.