Loreto High School Past Students, Tokou, Ovalau, Fiji

16/07/2024

06/03/2024

23/02/2024

18/02/2024

In Her Memories: Sr Loyola Sm R.I.P

" Daffodils "
By William Wordsworth
I wandered lonely as a cloud
That floats on high o'er vales and hills,
When all at once I saw a crowd,
A host, of golden daffodils;
Beside the lake, beneath the trees,
Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.
Continuous as the stars that shine
And twinkle on the milky way,
They stretched in never-ending line
Along the margin of a bay:
Ten thousand saw I at a glance,
Tossing their heads in sprightly dance.
The waves beside them danced; but they
Out-did the sparkling waves in glee:
A poet could not but be gay,
In such a jocund company:
I gazed—and gazed—but little thought
What wealth the show to me had brought:
For oft, when on my couch I lie
In vacant or in pensive mood,
They flash upon that inward eye
Which is the bliss of solitude;
And then my heart with pleasure fills,
And dances with the daffodils.
Analysis:
"I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud" (also commonly known as "Daffodils") is a poem by William Wordsworth that is known for its celebration of the beauty of nature and its ability to bring joy and happiness in times of despair. The poem is written in the first person, with the speaker describing their own personal experience of wandering through a field of daffodils.
The poem is divided into four stanzas, each of which describes a different aspect of the speaker's experience. The first stanza sets the scene and describes the speaker's feeling of loneliness as they wander through the countryside. The imagery of a cloud floating over hills and valleys evokes a sense of isolation and detachment, which contrasts with the vibrant and joyful scene that the speaker is about to encounter.
The second stanza describes the moment when the speaker comes across a field of daffodils. The imagery of the daffodils stretching in a "never-ending line" along the shoreline creates a sense of awe and wonder, and the comparison to the stars in the Milky Way emphasizes the vastness and beauty of the scene. The use of the word "host" to describe the daffodils also suggests that they are not just a random collection of flowers, but an organized and purposeful group.
The third stanza describes the speaker's emotional response to the scene. The use of words like "gay" and "jocund" suggest that the sight of the daffodils has brought the speaker a sense of happiness and pleasure. The phrase "I gazed—and gazed—but little thought / What wealth the show to me had brought" suggests that the speaker did not fully realize the impact the daffodils would have on them until after they had seen them.
The final stanza describes the lasting effect of the daffodils. The use of the phrase "And then my heart with pleasure fills / And dances with the daffodils" suggests that the sight of the daffodils has lifted the speaker's spirits and brought them a sense of joy and happiness.
The poem is also known for its use of imagery, particularly the image of the daffodils dancing in the breeze, which creates a sense of movement and liveliness that contrasts with the stillness and isolation of the opening lines. The poem also makes use of personification, as the daffodils are described as "dancing" and "tossing their heads" which imbues them with human-like characteristics and adds to the lively and joyful nature of the scene.
• 100 selected poems of William Wordsworth
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08/02/2024

Isaaa Rest in Eternal Peace 'Mother Mary Agnes R.I.P' a French Nun who worked i& died at Makogai as per the post below.
Vinaka na i taba Na Vanua O Viti.

One of the founding French sisters - she ran the facility for 34 years from its inception.

04/02/2024

Remembering Sr Loyola Sm & all the Marist Sm Nuns who taught us in 🇫🇯
Vinaka Vakalevu 🙏 🕊 ✨ 🌺 for your sacrifices in teaching us and preparing us those important Subjects mandatory in Fiji 🇫🇯 Education at the time.
Most of us Ex Loreto Girls High School from Tokou Ovalau are well rounded ✨Professionals
✨Mums
✨Nuns
✨GrandMums
✨and more ✍️🕊️✨🙏 💝.
Most importantly, we all learnt the Art, Ethics & Protocols to be a Lady🕊️✨✍️🤩
To all the Ex Loreto Girls High School from Tokou Ovalau, this one's for all of us.
May All Those Who Have Passed On to Eternal Rest, Your Memories are embedded in our hearts for evermore. Rest In Eternal Peace 🕊️ ✨ 🙏.
To those of us still here, let's huddle together virtually in our
Ex Loreto Girls High School Chat Group or even popping by to this page once in a while, browse, like a story or share us your stories which would be most precious.
Let's keep our Loreto Girls High School School Motto Alive ✍️🇫🇯🕊️✨💝

04/02/2024

Dedicated to the Memory of Sr Loyola Sm who taught us to admire Wordsworth's Writings & Poetries in Loreto Girls High, Tokou, Ovalau Fiji 🇫🇯
Radio Viti Ovalau
Radio Viti e Aotearoa

Lines Written in Early Spring
BY WILLIAM WORDSWORTH

I heard a thousand blended notes,
While in a grove I sate reclined,
In that sweet mood when pleasant thoughts
Bring sad thoughts to the mind.

To her fair works did Nature link
The human soul that through me ran;
And much it grieved my heart to think
What man has made of man.

Through primrose tufts, in that green bower,
The periwinkle trailed its wreaths;
And ’tis my faith that every flower
Enjoys the air it breathes.

The birds around me hopped and played,
Their thoughts I cannot measure:—
But the least motion which they made
It seemed a thrill of pleasure.

The budding twigs spread out their fan,
To catch the breezy air;
And I must think, do all I can,
That there was pleasure there.

If this belief from heaven be sent,
If such be Nature’s holy plan,
Have I not reason to lament
What man has made of man?

( The Book of Nature: Wordsworth's Poetry on Nature https://amzn.to/3vV7sFb )

02/02/2024

02/02/2024

29/01/2024

29/01/2024

29/01/2024

Greetings from St Vincent College Natovi

We wish to welcome everyone back to the 2024 school year.
First of all we would like to congratulate our cls of 2023 for your outstanding results..👏
To our new students,staff members,parents & guardians joining us this year:

'Welcome to the St Vincent College Family'..💚💛

Housekeeping Matters frm the school:

There will be only 2 days of enrolment:

▪️Mon 29th Jan -for all HOSTEL new & old students.(2-5pm)
▪️️Tues 30th Jan - ALL new & continuing students (daystudents)
▪️️Continuing students to confirm their place.If they miss ENROLMENT day,they lose their space to those on waiting list.

🔸️Enrolment Time is:
▪︎Monday: 2pm-5pm.
▪︎Tuesday: 8am-5pm
🔸️There will be NO enrolment after 5pm.
🔸️There will be NO enrolment on Saturday & Sunday.

Students enrolled on their scheduled day will be expected to stay in school and not return home with their parents after enrolment.

● Please do ensure proper grooming for students (no fancy haircuts).
● There will be kit checks for ALL students.
● Students' to come in full school uniforms with necktie & sandals.

FEES:⬇️

1) HOSTEL:
As stated in the fees structure for this year.

2) Archiodise Fee:
Each student has to pay $6 per year.$2 for each term.

3) PGFA LEVY:
Our St Vincent College Natovi PGFA committee will also be there to collect all student levies for the 2024 school year.Do contact the treasurer :Mr Jeke on 9252540 for clarifications and enqueries.

🔹️Normal class lesson delivery also starts in Week 1.

Saint Vincent College - Fiji (Student Made)🔰 NATOVI OLD SCHOLARS ASSOCIATION. (NOSA)

Vinaka Saka
'We Are One..We Are Vincentians' 🔰

21/01/2024

PRIESTHOOD ANNIVERSARY:

Congratulations on your priestly anniversary Frs. Nimilote, Inia and Oliva! As we commemorate this milestone, we are reminded of your remarkable commitment to shepherding our souls and nurturing our faith. Your compassionate heart, sincere prayers, and insightful guidance have touched the lives of so many, bringing us closer to God and inspiring us to live with purpose and love. May God continue to bless you abundantly and grant you the strength and wisdom to carry out your sacred mission.

21/01/2024

In Loving Memory of Br. Nikola

The Archdiocese of Suva is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Br. Nikola, a beloved brother from the St. Joseph the Worker Brothers. After a life devoted to serving God and his community.

Br. Nikola's unwavering faith and commitment to his vocation are reminiscent of the life of St. Joseph the Worker, who humbly served as a carpenter and guardian of the Holy Family. Just like St. Joseph, Br. Nikola dedicated his life to laboring for the glory of God and the betterment of his fellow brothers and sisters.

During difficult times, Br. Nikola exemplified St. Joseph's virtues of strength, perseverance, and selflessness. His unconditional love and compassion touched the lives of countless individuals, reflecting the teachings of Jesus Christ. As we mourn his loss, we also celebrate the countless lives he touched and the indelible mark he left on our hearts.

Please join us in extending our deepest condolences and prayers to Br. Nikola's family, friends, and fellow brothers at St. Joseph the Worker Brothers. May the light of God's love guide them through this period of mourning, and may they find solace in the knowledge that Br. Nikola's gentle soul rests eternally in the embracing arms of our Heavenly Father.

"Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on." "Yes," says the Spirit, "they will rest from their labor, for their deeds will follow them." - Revelation 14:13

The Archdiocese of Suva honors Br. Nikola's memory.

May Br. Nikola rest in peace, and may his soul find eternal rest in the loving care of our Lord.

04/01/2024

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21/10/2023