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The Magical Rose Garden The College Rose garden was inaugurated on 25th January 2019 at the SJCHS ground by Mr. Albert W. D’Souza, Chairman, Aldel Education Trust in the presence of Mrs Elvina D’Souza, Principal Dr B. S. Ajit Kumar and other invited guests. It was christened as ‘Magical Rose Garden’ brain child of our college principal Dr B. S. Ajitkumar, who holds a great interest in horticulture and fondness for flowers. The major objective behind the rose garden was to sensitize student towards nature and taking responsibility of their own sapling. The students enthusiastically brought their rose sapling and planted.

ENTHUSIA – 2019 A two day Inter-Collegiate Youth Fest ‘Enthusia 2019’ was organised by St. John College of Humanities and Sciences at the college premises on 10th and 11th January 2019. This year, we have  introduced a new concept of lucky draw. The first and the second prize were Maestro Scooty and Samsung Smartphone. The mega event was inaugurated by Dr. Savita Tauro, Deputy Campus Director & Principal, St. John Institute of Pharmacy and Research and was presided over by many other eminent personalities following the formal inauguration. Various academic, cultural and sports events were held by the names Ad Mad, Blind Coding, Counter strike, Elocution, Just-a-Minute, Salad and Mocktails, Street Play, Dance, Singing, On spot photography, Face painting, Hairstyle, Musically, Monoact, Comedy store, Shayari Recitation, Rangoli, Mehendi, Tug-of-war, Mr. & Miss Enthusia. This inter-collegiate youth Fest was a mega event wherein 172 participants from 09 colleges participated. ‘Enthusia-2019’ successfully ended with the prize distribution ceremony, wherein all the winners and participants were rewarded for their days of hard work and diligence by the Chief Guest of the day Mr. Yogesh Chavan, Additional SP, Palghar. Mr. Yogesh Chavan also appreciated the commendable efforts and the meticulous planning of the faculties and students.

ODESSEY – A JOURNEY OF LEARNING Staff welfare and development committee is a newly formed body whose focus is to ensure continuous learning and enhancement of the staff through creative and innovative programs. The committee was formed in October 2018.So far under the program of Odyssey – A journey of Learning a teachers’ appreciation activity was conducted. The experienced and newly joined faculty gave 20 minutes lectures on their preferred topic. Every teacher displayed their strengths and ideas they use in classroom teaching. Everyone present; learnt a great deal about different teaching methods, means for classroom management and ways to make their lectures more engaging and enhancing for the students. All the presenters were applauded for their creative teaching methods and management skills. They also got critical feedback from their peers on their areas of improvement. It was a learning experience for everyone.

Khadi Fest The Women Development Cell organized a Khadi exhibition cum sale of Khadi Garments on 12/10/2018 to create an awareness about Khadi among students. Khadi was always promoted by Gandhi Ji for self reliance and self employment. Students gained knowledge about Khadi and it’s relevance with the Freedom Movement. How Gandhi Ji successfully ran the Swadeshi movement by weaving Khadi on Charkha and encouraged to boycott polyester. Gandhiji also always promoted self empowerment of women. The women from rural areas mainly weave the Khadi cloth. The promotion of Khadi empowers women as well. The Swadeshi movement also has it’s relevance in even today’s scenario. The Prime minister Shri. Narendra Modi promotes “Make in India” A large variety of Khadi Garments were exhibited in the Khadi Fest, by Maharashtra Khadi Bhandar which was liked and bought in large quantity by the Faculties, Students and Admin Staff of Aldel Education trust. The parents of Students also visited the Fest and appreciated the efforts. The students got a sales training at the stalls and enjoyed the fest. The Khadi fest remained a successful event with overwhelming response..