Chittradurga, Hiriyur, 02 February 2023: Management and Staff of Assumption Kannada Primary School Hiriyur, Chitradurga District, Diocese of Shimoga organised Felicitation and Farewell programme for the Sr Alphonse Alwyn on 31 January 2023.
Programme began at 11am in Assumption Hall. Manager and Correspondent Rev. Fr Franklin D'Souza, Assumption English High School HM Rev. Fr Nelson D'Souza, Assumption Kannada High School HM Mr Henry Crasta, Sr Martha HM of Assumption English Primary School and Sr Veronica newly appointed HM of Assumption Kannada Primary School, Hiriyur were present for the program.
Teachers of Assumption Kannada Primary School led the programme. Mr. Michael was the compered the programme. Mr Jitendra welcomed the gathering. Mr Prabhu and Mrs. Veronica shared their experiences working with Sr Alphonse Alwyn.
On behalf of the management Rev. Fr Franklin D’Souza spoke about the commitment and duty consciousness of Sr Alwyn. He said that she always served in the school as her own school. She was gentle and serene in her approach, ready to do any service whenever asked of her. She exhibited a great passion for teaching ministry. He also said that she loved the children who were not able to study and concentrate. She showed special attention for the slow learners.
Fr Nelson D'Souza appreciated Sr Alwyn. She was ever ready to do any work for the school. He appreciated her patience in doing her job as HM. He wished her every success in her future endeavor.
Sr Alwyn expressed her thoughts and thanked God and her Congregation for giving her a chance to serve at the Assumption School. She expressed her gratitude to everyone.
Both from the management and staff Felicitated Sr Alwyn.
About Sr Alphonse (Sr. Alwyn):
1. Date of Birth: 23 January 1963
2. Parents: Joseph & Philomena
3. Among nine children four boys and five sisters. Sr. Alwyn is first among the girls. Her brother is a Diocesan Priest of Diocese of Ahmedabad
4. Primary education: 1 to 7th Mariyapura
5. High School education: 8th to 10th at St. Avila convent Mysore
6. Professed as Religious on 21 May 1983 St Anne's Convent, Bangalore
7. TCH at Samira College, Mysore
8. As assistant teacher her services:
a) 29 March 1988: One year at Silvepura Bangalore
b) 01 June 1989: Seven years at Infant Jesus School, Mysore
c) 01 June 1996: Three years at St. Peter's NTM School, Doresanipalya, Bangalore
d) 01 June 1999: Eight years in St. Ann's School Gokunte, Mulabagilu, Bangalore
e) 01 June 2007: Six years at St. Ann's School, Palahalli, Mysore
f) 01 June 2013: Assumption Kannada Primary School, Hiriyur for ten years.
g) Retired on 31st January 2023
