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St. Philomena's School

Ballari, Karnataka

School traditions celebration

Our Time-Honored Traditions

Celebrating the rich heritage and cherished customs that define our school community and strengthen our bonds across generations.

Our Sacred Traditions

Foundress Day

May 30th, Annual

A special day dedicated to honoring our foundress, celebrating her vision, values, and the lasting impact of her dedication to education and faith.

Key Activities

Special Mass and Prayer Service
Cultural performances by students
Reflection on foundress's teachings
Community service activities

Significance

This day connects us to our roots and reminds us of the values that guide our educational mission.

Annual Retreat

October, Annual

A time of spiritual renewal and reflection for students and staff, featuring meditation, prayers, and inspirational talks that strengthen our faith community.

Key Activities

Spiritual meditation sessions
Inspirational guest speakers
Group reflection activities
Personal prayer time

Significance

Provides spiritual grounding and helps students develop their inner strength and faith.

House System

Year-round

Four houses named after virtues - Charity, Faith, Hope, and Wisdom - foster friendly competition, teamwork, and school spirit through various inter-house activities.

Key Activities

Inter-house sports competitions
Academic quiz competitions
Cultural performance contests
Community service projects

Significance

Builds camaraderie, healthy competition, and develops leadership skills among students.

Heritage Week

September, Annual

A week-long celebration showcasing our rich cultural heritage through traditional dances, music, art exhibitions, and historical presentations.

Key Activities

Traditional dance performances
Historical exhibitions
Cultural art displays
Heritage storytelling sessions

Significance

Connects students to their cultural roots while celebrating diversity and tradition.

House System

Our four houses represent core virtues and foster healthy competition, teamwork, and school spirit throughout the year.

Charity House

Virtue: Compassion and Service
Motto: "Love in Action"
House Captain: Priya Sharma
Key Activities:
Blood donation drives
Orphanage visits
Food distribution

Faith House

Virtue: Trust and Belief
Motto: "Faith Over Fear"
House Captain: Maria Joseph
Key Activities:
Prayer groups
Spiritual retreats
Religious celebrations

Hope House

Virtue: Optimism and Resilience
Motto: "Hope Springs Eternal"
House Captain: Anita Reddy
Key Activities:
Environmental projects
Community gardens
Sustainability drives

Wisdom House

Virtue: Knowledge and Understanding
Motto: "Wisdom Guides Us"
House Captain: Kavitha Nair
Key Activities:
Academic competitions
Research projects
Knowledge sharing sessions

Annual Traditions Calendar

Our year is filled with meaningful celebrations and traditions that create lasting memories and strengthen our school community.

June

Orientation Day
House Allocation

July

Feast of St. Philomena
Inter-house Sports

August

Independence Day
Teachers' Day Prep

September

Teachers' Day
Heritage Week

October

Annual Retreat
Diwali Celebrations

November

Children's Day
Inter-house Competitions

December

Christmas Celebrations
Carol Service

January

New Year Blessing
Annual Day Prep

February

Annual Day
Science Exhibition

March

Farewell Ceremony
Graduation

April

Easter Celebrations
Spring Festival

May

Foundress Day
Summer Break Blessing

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