Good Shepherd Finishing School

POSTER DESIGN COMPETITION

2012-02-03T01:28:00.001-08:00

The Poster Design Competition held on 31 January, 2012 unwrapped the creative and artistic minds of the students. The topics on global warming, ways to save nature and methods to preserve water resources were exploited by the students. The training given in poster design helped the students to unleash their creativity on the cards.

After the Winter Break.....

2012-02-03T01:24:00.000-08:00

REOPENING

The Finishing School students returned back on 22 January, 2012. Session commenced the next day with an orientation on the certificate programs; National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Certificate course in fashion design, French Certificate Program and Business English Certificate (BEC) Higher Certification for which the students will appear during this term.

Business English Certificate (BEC) Vantage Results

The students successfully completed the BEC Vantage examination. All the students cleared the examination and are being awarded the BEC certificate from Cambridge University.

STYLING WORKSHOP AND PHOTO SHOOT

2011-12-16T02:39:00.000-08:00

The 4 day styling workshop and photo shoot opened the minds of the students to the various techniques of designing their wardrobe. The resource person Ms Sara Eapen introduced the technical pattern of combining accessories and various color combination. The individual interactive session and the photo shoot helped the students to identify the suitable make-up, hairstyle and outfit that suit each of them. The workshop enhanced the confidence level of the students

FLOWER ARRANGEMENT COMPETITION

2011-12-16T02:04:00.000-08:00

The flower arrangement competition conducted on 8 December, 2011 witnessed the exceptional creativity of the students. The different arrangements made were horizontal, vertical, triangular, crescent, oval, minimal, the lazy ‘S’ or Hogarth's curve and free standing arrangements. The event marked the alliance of elegance and excellence.

HAIR STYLE COMPETITION

2011-12-16T02:01:00.000-08:00

Hairstyle speaks lots…. they speak fashion trends, cultural statements and declarations of individuality. They can also translate into different interpretations, depending on who is watching and where you are. For a graceful lady, hairstyle is an extension of her personality. The regular training and exposure to different hair styles helped the students to experiment different styles .The originality and the innovative styles displayed on the day proved that Hairstyle is an art well understood by the Finishing School students

A Session with the Leader

2011-12-16T01:58:00.000-08:00

On 7 December, 2011, the students were addressed by the President of the Finishing School, Dr. P.C Thomas. This session took the minds of the students to various aspects of leadership. The emergence of a leader, the factors which enhances leadership, the importance of teamwork, the aspects related to Positive Organizational Behavior and its importance were the major topics dealt with in the session. The session helped the students to comprehend the art of leadership.

GROUP COOKING COMPETITION

2011-12-16T01:57:00.000-08:00

The six days from 1 to 6 December, 2011 marked the cultural awareness and the culinary expertise of the students. International cuisines varying through Mexican, Lebanese and Italian, prepared and presented in a traditional and elegant manner depicted the broader perspectives of the students on various cultures. Entertainment programs pertaining to each culture accompanied the food, which took the invitees to these lands. The preparation and the presentation of Indian cuisine ranging from Gujarati, Rajasthani and Bengali and the cultural programs related to it helped the invitees to experience the cultural diversity and the gastronomy of these places. The event helped the students to implement and experience the theoretical concepts to which they were exposed in their regular cookery classes.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

2011-12-16T01:45:00.000-08:00

The real essence of happiness was experienced by the Finishing School students when they made their trip to Mercy Home, Nanjanadu; the home for the deprived and the poor. The time spent with the inmates of Mercy Home turned out to be fruitful when there appeared broad smiles on all the faces. The love and warmth which they enjoyed was reflected in their eyes. Entertainment programs and sharing of thoughts with the inmates made the event memorable. The students served tea and snacks and bid goodbye to them with the promise that they will visit Mercy Home again.

BUSINESS ENGLISH CERTIFICATION (BEC VANTAGE)

2011-12-16T01:37:00.000-08:00

The Business English Certification Examination for Vantage Level was conducted by the Cambridge University officials on 29 and 30 November, 2011. The listening, speaking and reading skills of the students were assessed by the online test and the speaking test was administered by the examiners from Cambridge University.