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Chairman's Message |
October 2008 |
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It seemed like just yesterday when we opened our 150th Anniversary year of celebrations and here we are in October 2008.
Where did the time go?
This experience confirms that “time flies when you’re having fun! Yes we have had a great time and now we continue on the last lap of our twelve month journey.
The 150th Anniversary Assembly took place on Wednesday, September 15, 2008, courtesy of the Alumnae Association. This beautiful Prayer Service had the full attention and participation of students and staff and was well-received by all. Thanks to everyone who contributed to making the morning a memorable one. Special mention must be made of Sr. Maureen Clare Hall, Carol Anglin and our Musical Director, Allison Wallace, who were instrumental in putting together the prayers and music.
Our “Seniors” at the Ozanam Home were at the centre of the 150th Anniversary celebrations this month – October – also celebrated in Jamaica as Senior Citizens Month. Our Seniors were feted at lunch and then participated in a Sing-A-Long, led by Angela Patterson. Many gifts were presented to Mrs. Burnett, Administrator of the Ozanam Home. She thanked everyone for the donations and said they would assist in making the residents more comfortable.
Donations included J$100,840.00 for doors, locks and installation, four (4) ply doors compliments of Kirby’s Hardware, May Pen, Clarendon, sectional sofa suite compliments of Courts Jamaica Ltd., love seats compliments of Boss Furniture, shower curtains and hooks and window curtains for the parlour. A big THANK YOU to all donors and those who visited the Ozanam Home.
The Remembrance Walk is scheduled for November 1, 2008…..walk the path of our history, from Duke Street to Alvernia to Constant Spring! The Immaculate family will “walk down memory lane” on the streets of Kingston, so don’t you miss it!
Stage 1 of the walk begins on Duke Street at the site where the school operated for many years and ends at Alvernia, the school’s temporary location after the fire. Stage 2 sets off at Mary Brown’s Corner and the walk is completed on campus in front of the Convent. We look forward to seeing everyone there, so start exercising – you have three weeks to get fit!
December 7, 2008 is the grand finale – Mass of Thanksgiving in celebration of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception at 9:00 a.m. and later that evening – the Grand Finale...The 150th Anniversary Christmas Gala, featuring the performing arts department of the ICPHS.
This production will showcase the talent of current students at the High and Preparatory schools. The programme promises to be filled with surprizes for all who attend. Tickets will be available as of Monday, October 13, 2008 from the 150th Anniversary HQs, ICHS and ICPS.
The 150th Anniversary web page is presently being updated so don’t forget to visit these pages: www.ichsalumnae.net and feel free to contact the Planning Committee at ichs15008@yahoo.com or by telephone at 876-828-9229.
Souvenirs are still available including the Phenomenal Woman bumper sticker. The bumper sticker as well as the Commemorative Magazine, pens, pencils, rulers and polo shirts are all available from the 150th Anniversary HQs.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the members of the 150th Planning Committee who continue to give of their time and effort to ensure that our celebrations are memorable and successful.
The fellowship has been great, the support, tremendous! Let’s keep the momentum going! Phenomenal Women of Yesterday, Today, & Tomorrow!
Ad Astra Per Aspera! Yasmin Chong – Chairperson, 150th Anniversary Planning Committee |
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