Annual Report of Snehasadan Boarding

2025–2026

June to April · Halbarga

A Year of Learning, Faith and Growth

Dear Friends,

Greetings from Snehasadan Boarding, Halbarga.

With hearts full of gratitude, we are pleased to present the Annual Report of Snehasadan Boarding for the academic year 2025–2026. We sincerely thank you for your generous support, prayers, and concern for the education and holistic development of our children.

The boarding was reopened on 6 June 2025 with 18 children studying from Classes IV to VIII. Most of the children come from economically poor families in the surrounding villages. During this academic year, Sr. Claret served as the Boarding In-charge. All the children attended Anugraha Church School, Halbarga.

Special attention was given to academic growth through monthly class tests, regular study hours, evening tuition and monthly evaluations. The children also participated in singing, speech, drawing, handwriting, dance, quiz, sports and cultural programmes.

A Proud Academic Achievement

Our only SSLC student, Vijayalakshmi, secured an outstanding 91% in the SSLC Examination, bringing great joy and pride to her family, the school and the society.

Children & Academic Performance

Sl. No.	Name	Class	Marks	%
01	Samrudi	3rd	209	70
02	Anu	4th	213	71
03	Justina	4th	271	90
04	Tanushree	4th	241	80
05	Delma	5th	190	95
06	Apurva	5th	173	86
07	Soumya	5th	136	68
08	Spandana	7th	217	90
09	Vashnavi	7th	205	68
10	Aiswarya	7th	176	59
11	Santhoshi	7th	171	57
12	Stella Mary	7th	208	69
13	Stella Rani	7th	286	95
14	Stuti	7th	228	76
15	Amulya	8th	216	72
16	Kavya	8th	269	89
17	Lakshmi	8th	210	70
18	Vijayalakshmi	10th	570	91
19	Arathi	1st PUC	—	—

Special Events & Activities

The boarding focused on the all-round formation of the children through educational, spiritual, cultural and environmental activities. Parents' orientation programmes, camps and personality development activities supported discipline, leadership, responsibility, teamwork and moral values.

MCA, Vanamahotsava & Parents' Orientation

MCA (Missionary Childhood Day) was organized on 13 July 2025 at Anugraha Ashram, Halbarga. Snehasadan boarding children participated in all the activities. As part of environmental awareness, MCA children planted saplings and celebrated Vanamahotsava on 28 June 2025 at Halbarga. A parents' orientation programme was organized on 29 June 2025, with Rev. Fr Satish Kumar as the resource person.

John Marie Vianney Day & Independence Day

On 4 August 2025, John Marie Vianney Day was celebrated by the children at Anugraha Ashram, with wishes extended to all priests.

On 15 August 2025, the children went for sightseeing and pilgrimage to Sacred Heart Church, Don Bosco Centre and Guru Nanak Bidar. At Sacred Heart Church, Fr. Clary conducted a short session highlighting the significance of Independence Day and the importance of inner freedom.

On 22 August 2025, monthly tests were introduced for boarding children on moral education.

Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary & St. Francis of Assisi

On 8 September 2025, the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary was celebrated at Anugraha Ashram with participation from all villages. Snehasadan boarding children organized meaningful liturgy.

The annual patronal feast of St. Francis of Assisi was solemnly celebrated on 4 October 2025 at Anugraha Ashram. The solemn Holy Eucharistic celebration was presided over by Most Rev. Dr. Robert Michael Miranda along with priests from neighbouring parishes.

Bhalki Jathra, Padayathra & Christmas Carols

On 9 October 2025, the children participated in competitions for Bhalki Jathra. On 1 November 2025, boarding children along with the people went on Padayathra to Bhalki Infant Jesus Shrine. On 7 November, the boarding children presented a tableau on the Resurrected Jesus during Bhalki Jathra. The children were also taken for Christmas Carols.

Christmas & New Year Celebration

The children joyfully participated in Christmas and New Year celebrations together with the community.

MCA Missionary Camp

Boarding children were taken for an intensive two-day missionary camp organized on 14–15 February 2026 at Bhalki. The camp aimed to form MCA children as “Angels of Good News,” encouraging them to live and share Gospel values in their daily lives.

Lenten Retreat, Holy Week, Women's Day & Faith Formation

Children participated in the Lenten Retreat conducted on 8 March 2026 at Anugraha Ashram. They also participated in Holy Week and Easter activities at Halbarga Centre, organized a programme for Women's Day celebration at Halbarga, and took part in a Faith Formation Camp with other children of the parish at Bhalki from 6 to 12 April 2026.

Regular MCA Meetings

Regular MCA meetings were conducted in the boarding focusing on prayer formation, Bible reading, sharing of the Word of God, and intercessory prayers for the needs of the Church and society.

Arati

Arati is doing well in her studies. She has not still got the 1st PUC marks card. The report states that she got 88% in 1st PUC and notes that the college trains students mainly for NEET.

Vijayalakshmi

Vijayalakshmi is doing a NEET along with PUC at Diamond Independent PU Science College, Bhalki. The report states that her quarterly exam was going on from 4 August 2026.

I sincerely thank you dear donors for your support, prayers and guidance. We remain ever grateful to all and assure our prayers.

Yours sincerely
Sr. Sheela Jenifer DSS