Annual Reunion of Ex-Students 2017

The annual meet of Old Students of Mater Dei (OSAM) was held at Mater Dei School, Tilak Lane, on 16th December 2017. From pass outs of 1967 to recent 2016, all remembered fondly the time spent with the teachers, the experiences and the lessons learnt in the formative years at school. Naughty pranks were recalled amidst much gaiety. Sister Taurina Vaz -the manager and ex principal of the school made each one reflect as she asked- Are you leading meaningful lives? Are you happy? The presence of the senior teachers- Ms. Dawson, Ms. Latif, Ms. Datt, Ms. Susan Bannerjee, Ms. Lamba, Ms. Saha Ghosh, Ms. Sethi, Mr. Khilnani, Mrs. Anita Patrick, Mrs. Ghai, and Mrs. Jennifer Datt made the meeting special for the batches. The retired teachers of 2017 Ms. Supriya Mathur and Mrs. Sunila Rai were honoured by Osam, and the 1992 silver jubilee batch felicitated and given small soveniers by the president of OSAM Sister Stella Joseph. A special cake cutting ceremony marked the occasion. Excited students posed for snaps with their favourite teachers and visited the chapel and classrooms. The MDS song " best among the rest' was sung with fervour under the lead of the composer music teacher Sandra Albuquerque. The volunteer anchor Suparnaa Chhada (1992 batch, of Women Endangered and Simply Suparnaa fame) kept the spirits high by constantly inviting students to share their journey in life and recall fond memories.

The food, music and the sunny afternoon made it a memorable reunion. The new OSAM committee was elected with a renewed vow to keep the values and ethos of the school alive and engage the ex-students in interesting activities under the guidance and support of the Sisters of Mater Dei. The students, teachers and the OSAM Committee appreciated the encouragement, guidance and support given by Sister Stella Joseph, the Principal. To make the OSAM meet an annual feature and giving the students an opportunity to remain connected to the school and each other.

The wide network of successful ex students who have achieved many admirable goals is a solid base and a proof of the holistic education which Mater Dei provides. The aim of OSAM is to make this base strong so that the new may learn and get support when needed from the experienced old students and this chain may continue over years with the name of MATER DEI.

PRESIDENT- SISTER STELLA JOSEPH

Annual Reunion of Ex-Students 2016

The Mater Dei Old Student Association (OSAM) is a source of pride to the school community and an inspiration for the current students. The Alumni are products of an institution known for its excellence in education and inculcating high values of ‘ Love through Truth’ .It was formally initiated in 1982 and aims to be very active in providing unstinting support in every respect in the process of the growth and expansion of the institution.

OSAM alumni regularly attend the school functions as chief guests and speakers and are invited to hold interactive sessions on career guidance according to their expertise to motivate the upcoming future

OSAM sponsors meals or items to be distributed in the Inter-connect days organized by the school.

OSAM Trophy for excellence in sports and Academics is given on the “recognition day’ each year from 2010 to a class XII student chosen on the basis of having been in school for at least 3 years, scoring 60% or above in class XI final exam and excelling in any sport- representing at national, State or Zonal level or winning a prize in inter school activity.

OSAM award for outstanding effort was instituted in 2016. A cash prize and a certificate is given to the student of class X1 who has been in the school for at least 3 years with marked improvement in academics and who would appreciate the financial support.

Both the awards are sourced from the OSAM fund.

An Annual gathering of the old students is organized every year in which 300-400 old students gather to facilitate the Silver Jubilee batch of each year and honor the retired teachers.

As alumni, you are always welcome at Mater Dei because you may graduate from the school but you can never leave it! Consider returning and visiting to find a familiar place and learn how you can help build the future of our great school community for generations of students to come, maybe someday even your own children and grandchildren. We look forward to seeing you again.

If you are alumni or know of anyone who graduated within our 60 year existence, please tell them to sign up here! Every student who has graduated from the school has played a big part in the rich history of Mater Dei. It is our endeavor to not only keep this history alive but to continue building it with our current students and those yet to come.

Registered Alumni will be added to a special email list and updated on all upcoming events. The affairs of OSAM are managed by the OSAM Executive Committee elected by votes by the Alumna and approved by the principal.