“Teachers must inspire to catalyze progress in society” says Archbishop at Cluny Diamond Jubilee celebrations
Bengaluru Oct 31st: “Mere imparting Knowledge without motivating students to apply their knowledge for the good of society would be in vain. Teachers must see their roles as more than just teaching from books, they must see themselves as powerful channels of inspiration to their students and motivate them to become catalysts for progress and development in society” Archbishop Rev. Dr. Bernard Moras told a gathering of over 300 students, 165 teachers, 10 priests and 35 nuns at the Holy Mass on 31st October 10.30 am, concluding a series of Diamond Jubilee Celebrations of Fatima Higher Primary School and Cluny High School in Jalahalli, Bengaluru.
The Archbishop further added “Knowledge about Jesus and how he effected change and contributed for the good of the society of His time is itself a sure source of inspiration”. The prelate mentioned how in keeping the commandments of Jesus we add meaning to the education we impart or receive as teachers and students.
Fatima School and Cluny School with strength of 3600 students has 300 students from Catholic and other denominational background.
In his homily, Archbishop Moras commenting with anecdotes said “You all know the immense worth and uniqueness of diamonds and how it is so much sought after. In comparison, you are recognizing the uniqueness and worth of the 60 years of mission is education through your schools and so celebrating your diamond jubilee joyfully”.
Among many guests and invitees present was Parish Priest of the neighboring Our Lady of Fatima Church, Fr. P Arockiadoss, Provincial of the Cluny Congregation Sr. Narcisca Sequeira, Cluny School Principal Sr.Vinita, Convent Superior and Fatima School Principal Sr. Josephine and Gangamma Gudi Police Station Circle Inspector Mary Shylaja (the only Catholic lady police officer of the rank in the State).
The Archbishop was felicitated and applauded for his keen interest and contribution to the field of education in the Archdiocese and his particular interest and success in providing education for thousands of poor children through the Archdiocesan educational institutions.
The Cluny Sisters started their first educational institution in Bangalore at Malleswaram in 1948. In 1956, there was a felt need to start a school in Jalahalli. The classes began in a small building made available by the HMT factory. The High school was started in the academic year 1985-86 while a Kannada medium exclusively for girls was started in the year 1993-94 in order to educate the girl child from economically weaker sections of society and education provided free of cost. The Cluny School was upgraded to a junior college in 2010-11.