The new Convent started on the model of Bethlehem, in poverty. Mother Norberte, the Superior was a first rate architect and would take charge of everything. The first community consisted of Mother Norberte. Mother Wivine and Mother Immaculata. It was a beautiful day, full of joy, but, unfortunately that same evening, a telegram from Calcutta brought the new of the sudden death of Fr. Soenin S.J. the brother of Mother Norberte.

Msgr. Sevrin wanted a High School for girls in Gumla as soon as possible. The people too saw the need of it in Barway. To start with, Tongo co-operated in vacating one of the class rooms for the new class VIII. Thirty-five students were admitted the very first year. Later, they managed to put up 3 High School classes also.