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Heritage & Celebrations

Discover the timeless traditions that define our Sacred Heart community, from honoring our foundress St. Madeleine Sophie Barat to celebrating our shared heritage through faith, culture, and service.

Foundress Day

May 30th, Annual

A solemn celebration honoring St. Madeleine Sophie Barat, our foundress, who established the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1800. This day commemorates her vision of education rooted in love, faith, and service.

Key Activities

  • Solemn High Mass in honor of St. Madeleine Sophie Barat
  • Procession and floral offerings at the foundress statue
  • Student reflections on the foundress's teachings
  • Community service projects inspired by her legacy
  • Cultural performances celebrating her life and mission

"Connects us to our 200-year-old heritage and reminds us of our commitment to 'education through the heart' - forming compassionate leaders who serve others."

Foundress Day

Annual Spiritual Retreat

October, Annual

A transformative week-long retreat where students deepen their spiritual life through prayer, meditation, and reflection, following the Sacred Heart tradition of contemplation and action.

Key Activities

  • Daily Mass and Eucharistic Adoration
  • Guided meditation and silent prayer
  • Small group sharing and spiritual direction
  • Nature walks for contemplation
  • Creative expressions of faith through art and music

"Provides spiritual grounding and helps students discern their vocation while strengthening their relationship with God and community."

Annual Spiritual Retreat

House System & Inter-House Competitions

Year-round

Four houses named after theological virtues - Charity, Faith, Hope, and Wisdom - foster leadership, teamwork, and healthy competition through academic, cultural, and sports activities.

Key Activities

  • Inter-house academic quizzes and debates
  • Sports tournaments and athletics meets
  • Cultural festivals and talent shows
  • Community service and charity drives
  • Leadership development workshops

"Builds character, promotes inclusivity, and develops well-rounded individuals who excel in mind, body, and spirit."

House System & Inter-House Competitions

Heritage & Culture Week

November, Annual

A vibrant celebration of India's rich cultural diversity and our school's multicultural heritage, featuring traditional arts, music, dance, and culinary traditions from across the nation.

Key Activities

  • Traditional dance performances from different states
  • Classical music concerts and folk music sessions
  • Art exhibitions showcasing regional crafts
  • Culinary festivals featuring traditional cuisines
  • Cultural storytelling and heritage presentations

"Celebrates India's unity in diversity while fostering cultural appreciation and global citizenship among our students."

Heritage & Culture Week
House System

Four Houses, One Family

Discover the spirit of our school through our vibrant House System, including St. Margaret, St. Agnes, St. Lucy, and St. Teresa Houses. Each house, with its unique feast day and motto, fosters leadership, teamwork, and individual talents. Engage in healthy competitions, experience camaraderie, and embrace values like kindness, purity, justice, and dignity.

St. Margaret House

Kindness & Compassion

Feast Day: October 16

"Spreading God's Kind Love to Others"

Celebrating its feast day on October 16, St. Margaret House embodies the motto of spreading God's kind love to others. It fosters compassion and empathy, encouraging students to be channels of kindness and benevolence in their community.

St. Agnes House

Purity & Integrity

Feast Day: January 21

"Purity in Thought, Word, and Deed"

With its feast day on January 21, St. Agnes House inspires purity in thought, word, and deed. Its motto underscores the importance of inner strength, guiding students to uphold integrity and moral values.

St. Lucy House

Justice & Fairness

Feast Day: December 13

"Faithful to What is Just"

Observing its feast day on December 13, St. Lucy House champions the motto of being faithful to what is just. It promotes honesty and fairness, encouraging students to stand firmly for justice and righteousness.

St. Teresa House

Dignity & Respect

Feast Day: October 15

"Recognize and Appreciate the Uniqueness of Every Person"

Celebrating its feast day on October 15, St. Teresa House is driven by the motto to recognize and appreciate the uniqueness of every person. It emphasizes respect for individual dignity and the cultivation of an inclusive and accepting school environment.

Upcoming Celebrations

Mark Your Calendar

Religious & Cultural

Foundress Day Celebration

May 30, 2025
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
School Auditorium & Campus
Spiritual

Annual Spiritual Retreat

October 14-18, 2025
Week-long Program
School Retreat Center
Sports

Inter-House Sports Meet

February 15-16, 2025
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
School Grounds
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Experience the richness of our traditions and become part of a community that values faith, excellence, and service to others.

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