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Farewell Celebration for Principal Mr. Murugesh After a Decade of Dedicated Service to Mithra

By Michael VilkinsMay 28, 2024Comments Disabled

After almost 10 years service to Mithra, Principal Mr Murugesh, has decided to move interstate to be with family. The Mithra teachers and Director, Dr Sukumar, held a small celebration for him and he was presented with a gift of a lovely watch, something...

Daisy and Doug’s Doggie Treats

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Daisy and Doug’s Doggie Treats

By FOM de.co AdminMarch 28, 2024Comments Disabled

Rose Bartlett started raising money for Friends of Mithra in 2020 as part of a year 9 school IB community project making dog treats. She really likes dogs and remembered her dad talking about an email he received from an old school teacher who was on...

St Rita’s Bake Off Day Donation

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St Rita’s Bake Off Day Donation

By FOM de.co AdminDecember 02, 2023Comments Disabled

Friends of Mithra are very thankful for the huge effort by the students of St Rita’s College, Brisbane, for their wonderful donation derived from their Bake Off day recently. The students raised $2,624.65 for Mithra, and this will go towards a number...

The blessing of the new sensory path at Mithra

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The blessing of the new sensory path at Mithra

By FOM de.co AdminApril 18, 2023Comments Disabled

Students who need a “brain” break can go through the sensory path once or twice a day for stimulation. These pathways also improve spatial awareness. The sensory pathway is a great way to catch a child’s focus and provide fun as it can also trigger...

Mithra hosts Dr Ram Mohan Ph.D

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Mithra hosts Dr Ram Mohan Ph.D

By FOM de.co AdminApril 18, 2023Comments Disabled

Recently Mithra were thrilled to host Dr Ram Mohan Ph.D, Publisher and Editor of the India News and Indian News Queensland. Dr Mohan visited with members of his family and were interested in seeing the progress that some of the students had made since...

A day at the beach for Mithra

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A day at the beach for Mithra

By FOM de.co AdminApril 18, 2023Comments Disabled

The Sisters at Mithra took the students and staff for an outing to Marina Beach in Chennai. For some it was the first time they had seen the ocean and touched the sand. It was a great day filled with treats and lots of laughter. The Sisters and staff...

Opening of new girls dormitory

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Opening of new girls dormitory

By FOM de.co AdminDecember 08, 2021Comments Disabled

It is wonderful news to finally see the new girls dormitory opened and receiving students. The building was blessed and opened in early November and is now home to all the permanent female students and their carers. The blessing and opening was timely...

Remembering Mark Krasenstein

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Remembering Mark Krasenstein

By FOM de.co AdminDecember 08, 2021Comments Disabled

As the year draws to a close there are many to thank for all that has been accomplished at Mithra, but none more so than Mark Krasenstein. We fondly remember Mark who passed away at the end of July after a short battle with cancer. Mark was continually...

MITHRA celebrates Onam 2021

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MITHRA celebrates Onam 2021

By FOM de.co AdminAugust 23, 2021Comments Disabled

Onam is an annual harvest as well as trade festival celebrated in the Indian State of Kerala. A major annual event for Keralites, it is the official festival of the state. On the first day of Onam, people commence the celebrations by decorating their...

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COVID enters MITHRA

By FOM de.co AdminMay 21, 2021Comments Disabled

Friends of Mithra would like to update you on the situation in Mithra regarding the Covid pandemic that has spread rapidly in India. This week we were informed that there were 18 positive cases detected within Mithra. Two of the three Sisters are...