Jubilee is an occasion to celebrate God’s steadfast love and faithfulness in the life and mission of the Sisters at Shanthipura village of Hunsur taluk in Mysuru District. The venture of faith formation and education mission has borne much fruit in 50 years of hard toil.

Shanthi Higher Primary School was established in the year 1968 which is situated in a remote area 40 kilometers from Mysore city and 16 kilometers from Hunsur Taluk headquarters. It was a very backward village deprived of every facility including basic needs. People worked very hard & were not at all exposed to the outside world. Basic education, hygiene and primary sanitation were not in the vocabulary of the people. Shanthi Higher Primary School caters to the educational needs of the poor village children with value based education.

The opening ceremony of the golden Jubilee celebration was held on 20^th January 2018. The solemn program began with a Holy Eucharist at 7 a.m. by Rev.Fr.Vincent Fernandes   the 1^st   Parish Priest of Shanthipura and con-celebrated by many priest.

Rev Sr. Apoline Cordeiro the Provincial Superior of Mysore Province and her councilors, Sisters from surrounding communities, parishioners,  SDMC Members, school children and staff  witnessed this  great event. After the holy mass breakfast was served to all the people who were present for the event.

To mark the year of Golden Jubilee new school block was blessed by Rev.Fr Naveen Kumar the Parish Priest of Shanthipura and was inaugurated by the Provincial Superior Rev. Sr. Apoline Cordeiro and Sr. Lilly  Rodrigues the Deputy Secretary  unveiled memory board.

 Along with school band we welcomed the guests and dignitaries to the dais.  Sr. Arogya Mary the Headmistress of Shanthi Higher Primary School extended a warm welcome to chief guests and dignitaries. The traditional lamp was lit and the unveiling of the board of events of the golden year was done followed by flying the balloons high in the sky to mark the inauguration of the golden year. The three Old Students of the School expressed their gratitude to the School and the teachers for shaping their life. The priest of the place Rev Fr J Rayappa blessed the event high lighting the role of the school in the development of the locality. The president in her speech recalled gratefully all the persons who worked hard withstanding all the hardships of the initial stage until this day.

The Alumni get- together plays an important role in helping to shape the future of our school by presenting the views of its members and contributing in the building of the school. The most excited alumni was organized on 4 February 2018 to celebrate golden jubilee of their alma mater, to renew old relationships and start anew. Rev. Fr. Naveen Kumar was the chief guest, Mr. Vimal Raj, Dr. Murali Mohan were invited as a guests of honour.

Many old students were present for this function. Our student Fr. Prasanna OFM Cap was the master of the ceremony, Members of the Alumni were very happy to recall their old memories. Mr. Vimal and Dr. Murali Mohan in their speech they shared how this school shaped their personalities, recalled all that the school has done to them.  They said, today they are in high position just because of this school and the staff. There was much joy and celebration while they engaged in games conducted by Mr Justine Raj.

Deputy Secretary of Mysore Province Sr. Lilly Rodrigues conducted one day seminar on Counselling Skills, for all the teaching Sisters, Principles and Headmistress’ of UFS Management Schools and those who serve in other Diocesan Management schools.

It was conducted in three batches in three different places. First batch of 18 Sisters was in Nirmala Convent, Balehonnur on 9 January 2018, Second group of 34 Sisters was at Deepanjali, Allanhalli on 11 January 2018, Third Group was at Deepanjali, Allanhalli, for all the Principles, Headmistress and other remaining Sisters on 11 February 2018.  

The Purpose if this Seminar was to become fruitful in the Educational Apostolate with transformative attitude towards one’s own life and towards others. To understand the Students and to handle them effectively. It was a day’s Seminar of high quality conducted by Rev Sr Severine Menezes SAP.

October 21, 2017 is the red-letter day to the Sisters of Mysore Province and the members of Ursuline Franciscan Lay Association (UFLA) as they celebrate the Founders day and on the same day UFLA get-together of Mysore Province was organized at Bogadi.

The days programme began with a meaningful prayer service led by the Balehonnur UFLA unit followed by the lighting the lamp by the dignitaries of the day. V Rev Sr Susheela Sequeira, the Superior General, the president, Rev Fr Ronald Cardoza the main speaker of the day, Rev Sr SeverineVeigas the Provincial Superior of Hubli Province, Rev Sr Tressy D Mello the Assistant Provincial of Mangalore Province, Rev Sr Apoline Cordeiro the Provincial of Mysore Province and Rev Sr Lilly Rodrigues the UFLA Coordinator of Mysore province were the guests of honour.

In her inaugural address the president while highlighting the theme of the day recalled the bond of love that keeps the family united that which becomes the foundation for happy and healthy society.

The spokes person of the day Rev Fr Ronald Cardoza spoke on the theme Preethi Kutumbada moola swasthya samajada adipaya (love is the source of the family and foundation for the healthy society) with illustration and made the audience to be clear of the concept. The members were determined to make their family a loving and witnessing one. Thereafter in the thanksgiving Holy Eucharistic celebration we drew strength from the Lord for living a value based life and to ignite the love in the family.

In the afternoon the various UFLA units staged entertaining and inspiring programme on the day’s theme that appreciated by all present. Thus the curtain drawn with an anthem.

Theme: Care and Compassion towards the poor

The first convention of Ursuline Franciscan Blooms (UFB) of Mysore Province was organized in five different zones namely; Balehonnur, Thirthahalli, Chennai, Hunsur, Bengaluru on 2 December 2017. The programme began with prayer service followed by the lighting the lamp by the president, chief guests, zonal leader and the representatives of UFB.

In the inaugural speech the president highlighted the role of UFBs and encouraged them to shine with Christ’s values and use all their potentials to make the world a better place. To get familiarized with the members of other schools of the zone ice breaking games and action songs were organized. As a result strangers became friends.

Bible quiz was the chief activity that created interest in the blooms to learn and love the Bible that influences their life. The winners were applauded for their interest and active participation.

The chief guest of the day enlightened the groups on the theme ‘care and compassion towards the poor’ with examples especially of St Mother Theresa of Calcutta and Pope Francis. The members expressed goodwill to become more compassionate and caring in whatever way possible to them.

The reports of the activities of UFBs in their respective places was projected on screen by the animators. It was heartwarming to see the variety of acts of love and compassion expressed and the involvement done in the school and parish. Animators were thanked for their unassuming service.

Each unit staged a small entertaining event on the theme that made everyone relaxed and happy. All the members were distributed with mementoes to mark the event. That was a memorable get-together of UFBs of the zones ended with UFB anthem