Mrs. A. D’Souza
ADMINISTRATOR
It is an honour and privilege to compile our Golden Jubilee Souvenir and in so doing as I reminisce over the past years. I remember our humble beginnings – 18 little students eyes focussed and ears tuned as I addressed the small Assembly on 5th March, 1967.
Right now, it is with a sense of pride that I see our children make it into this First issue of our School Magazine. Incredible Talent!
While penning this report on MISSION SCHOOL, I recall the famous adage “Great Oaks from Little acorns grow” and as I look back it would be appropriate to associate that little acorn to the seed of commitment our Founding Fathers planted in everyone who passed through the Portals of this institution.
MISSION SCHOOL was established on the auspicious date 15th August 1960 by the Late Rev. Mrs.Sophie Mackertich and her son, Late Mr. James Aidinyantz.
The School grew slowly and steadily.
With the sad and sudden demise of Our Founding Fathers Rev. Mrs. Sophie Mackertich in 1991 and Mr. James Aidinyantz in 1997, Mission School felt a great loss and for us, who remember these generous souls the void was Immense. With the sad and sudden demise Our Founding Fathers Rev. Mrs. Sophie Mackertich in 1991 and Mr. James Aidinyantz in 1997, Mission School felt a great loss and for us, who remember these generous souls the void was Immense.
However, great are God’s plans! Mission School was soon under the wings of Mrs. Anita Aidinyantz, an eminent educationist and Founder of many well established Schools, one such School – Bethany School, Visakhapatnam now accredited as a Global School. Under her able guidance there was no looking back. MISSION SCHOOL grew from strength to strength! The Great Oak stood the test of TIME!
During her tenure as Secretary these are and will be a few milestones in the History of MISSION SCHOOL, JATNI.
1. 08-08-1996 No Objection Certificate from the Government of Orissa to upgrade the School to Secondary level.
2. 23-10-1997 MISSION SCHOOL receives provisional Affiliation to the Council for the ISC Examinations, New Delhi
3. 18-09-2000 MISSION SCOOL receives Permanent Affiliation to the Council for the ISC Examinations, New Delhi Overall development will always be her priority.
The Mission School family has grown and with a roll strength of 663 students, we are committed to high levels of excellence in every field – moulding and motivating high moral values and inculcating the urge to raise the efficiency bar in every respect of sound education.
To our Students Dream and work hard to make that dream a reality. Yes, you can! you have so much potential, you canclimb the ladder of success – every rung taking you closer to your Goal, You are the pillars of this Institution and on your tender shoulders rests the responsibility of keeping the MISSION SCHOOL Banner flying High. You are our future and we are committed to Building A Better India by Building Better
boys and girls through love and labour. You have done us proud on many occasions. Keep up the good work!
To our Students’ Parents : Thank you for entrusting your children into our care. I ‘assure you’ on behalf of our Staff, that we will not leave any stone unturned in the over-all Development of your children. Thank you for your continued co-operation and may God Bless you with the grace to nurture your lovely children to be great human beings.Spend quality time Children love to be heard and appreciated.My earnest request to you is “BUILD BRIDGES, NOT WALLS”.Reach out to your children – giver them time to express their feelings. It will surely make a difference to them.’
I take this opportunity to thank every member of our Teaching Staff – Past & Present who have excelled in their role of
imparting knowledge. Thank you for your steadfast co-opeation as we work shoulder to shoulder for the Glory of God and the
Honour of MISSION SCHOOL.
A very special thanks to our Helper Staff, Security and every helping hand that has made a difference to this Institution.
There have been trying times, hurdles to cross, undue criticism but nothing was too big or too grave – God cleared every obstacle and MISSION SCHOOL, the GREAT OAK stands as a testimony to HIS FAITHFULNESS and the goodwill of the people of Jatni
Our deep gratitude to members of our School Board – especially to our Chairman Mrs. Rose Ambrose an eminent educationist and Founder Principal of the chain of Public Schools in Sunabeda, Jeypore, and Koraput. Her valuable contribution in prayer & guidance for the success of our School is greatly appreciated.
Let us respect our children and help build their self esteem. Let us appreciate their attributes, be it Sports,academics or
even art. A balance of talent and participation in Co-curricular activities helps a student face challenges and gain confidence.
Let us not rest on our past laurels; Let us continue to strive for excellence.
The BEST is yet to come!