Keats
College’s Family Day was celebrated on 27th May 2015 with its
prevalent theme being ‘La Famille Havre de Paix; A Nou Partaz Nou Leritaz’. Indeed in a school which prides itself as
being a family “Une Ecole Une Famille”, this function is an annual event of
prime importance.
This
year, it assembled Form I and Form II students as
well as their relatives under the Keatsian banner in order to subtly stress the
importance of the home environment and parental support in their children’s
educational achievement, while at the same time sparkling interest in students’
work progress during the academic year.
The
function started with the school prayer, the national anthem and the school
anthem. After the striking speeches of
the Deputy Rector Mr. Mungly and of the President of the PTA Mr. Soniah, word games
were directed at the assisting parents to their obvious pleasure. A sketch based on story-telling and the
importance of parents spending time with their children was beautifully acted
out and appreciated. It was with much empathy
that the captivated audience bore witness to the testimonies of parents as they
expressed their satisfaction and happiness regarding the present event and
their child’s schooling at Keats College.
The
most moving part of the function was indubitably when the students gifted their
parents roses as a token of gratitude and love.
It was certainly an emotive moment when the children hugged their
parents and vocally expressed their love for the latter.
Mrs.
Wong, the wife of the late and much regretted Mr. Max Wong Ah Sui founder of
Keats College, graced the function by her esteemed presence. She imparted some much appreciated wise words
to both parents and students on this occasion.
She was pleased to receive a rose from her son Mr. Clement Wong, Manager
of Keats College, as a symbol of appreciation and affection.
The
gathering ended with roses being offered to members of the organising team and
refreshments being served to the parents. Responsible parties were able to view the art
work and projects of their proud progenies in a mini exhibition hosted outside
the school library, in collaboration with the Art Department. Members of the Student Council efficiently guided
parents to the venue and took them through the art presentation.
The
event elicited the combined teamwork of our librarians Mr. Tayab and Miss
Korimbocus, Mrs. Mokhtee of the Administrative Department, Mrs. Pursun of the
French Department as Master of Ceremony, Mrs. Mandarun of the Art Department,
Mr. Ramgolam of the Prevocational Department as well as the form teachers of
the Form I (Miss Khoodaruth), and Form II (Mrs. Johaheer and Mrs. Kadeer). Sound system services and apt background music
were proffered by Mr. Rajiv Rambarassah with
his usual aplomb and efficiency. A special
salute goes to the non-teaching staff without whom the event would not have
proceeded smoothly and would have lacked its lustre.
Congratulations
everyone for this most commendable and memorable function!
Article: Miss Nafeedah Khoodaruth (English Department)
Images: Mr. Avish Ramgolam (Prevocational Department)
