ACTIVITY REPORT (2018-19)
It is with great pride and joy that I present the report of the academic year 2018-19 as we stepped into the second decade since the institution of the school. I quote, “Christians anywhere are called to be a light in the darkness, salt for nourishment of humanity and a leaven of dough”.
It has been and will always continue to be our endeavor to mould our students in a way that brings out the best in every child believing in their uniqueness and their inner talents which had to be tapped and this is exactly what has been our role and we did so through a host of activities.
INAUGURAL MASS: The academic year began with the mass by our Manager Rev. Fr. Andrew Pereira invoking blessings from the Almighty on all the students & Staff for a fruitful and healthy academic year.
TICCAS: Teachers in charge of the catechetical activities play the pivotal role in organizing activities that strengthen and ensure the spiritual growth in our students.
Our students contributed generously an amount of Rs.10,000/- towards DCC and Rs.1871/- towards Holy Childhood.
CELEBRATION OF FEASTS: Feasts of Saints are being observed at the school with adequate inputs and prayer services in particular of St. Francis Xavier, St. Jose Vaz, St. Sebastian, Our Lady of Mount Carmel and of many other saints.
INDEPENDENCE DAY AND LIBERATION DAY/ REPUBLIC DAY: These days are observed with due respect to the nation and state by organizing such programmes so as to promote patriotism and a feeling of brotherhood among the citizens.
OBSERVATION OF IMPORTANT DAYS IN THE SCHOOL: Yoga Day, World Diabetes Day, World Population Day, Vanmahotsava, Grandparents’ Day, Hindi Day, Mother’s Day, Teacher’s Day, Children’s Day etc. were held in the school. Observation of these days gives the students wide scope to understand issues related to society, health, concern for their family members, environment and a lot more.
RELIGIOUS FESTIVALS: Festivals of the main communities in Goa were celebrated with due stress on love, peace and unity.
TALK: Talk on Rabies was held to bring awareness on safety and prevention of Rabies. An ex- student presently studying at Loyola School explained and demonstrated his research work on ‘Ants’ which created a lot of curiosity and interest among the students
ONE MINUTE TALK: Every student right from Std. I to Std. IV is made to speak on the mic on any topic of their choice related to places or personalities so as to build confidence and overcome stage fear.
WILD LIFE WEEK/NUTRITION WEEK: Students look forward for these two weeks as they are packed with activities. The wild life week concientises them of the need to preserve and conserve our wild life. During the nutrition week students were served healthy snacks prepared by our dedicated teachers.
TALENT EXAMS: The school encourages students to answer various exams. Maths Leagues, Scientia Exertus, Handwriting Olympiad, MaRRS Spelling Bee, National Astronomy & Science Olympiad (NASO), Maths Science Talent Examination etc. The performance of the students has been amazing. The objective is to expose the students to various testing skills which involve reasoning, understanding and speed.
SCIENCE EXHIBITION: It is a regular event of the school where every child right from KGII displays his project and explains its working. The exhibition aims at creating scientific temper in the young minds.
SOLO SINGING SOLO DANCING, COLOURING COMPETITION: These were held for the Primary section to tap their talents. A poster competition on current event FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 and a Quiz was organized to promote interest in international games and acquire knowledge. A Story-Telling Competition in Konkani was also organized to promote the state language.
ACTS OF CHARITY & GENEROSITY: The students and their parents have been very generous in reaching out to the poor, the needy and the marginalized. They contributed Rs. 35,195/- to the Smile Foundation towards the upliftment of the underprivileged children. The organization was kind enough yet again in donating Rs.2000/- for a needy woman towards her medical expenses. This academic year during the calamity in Kerala, the students contributed generously in kind as well as in cash an amount of Rs. 14000/- through Caritas – Goa.
MEDICAL CHECKUP: 3 pediatricians from GMC visited the school for the medical check –up of all the students they also did the dental check-up.
EDUCATIONAL TOUR: It is being conducted separately for the pre-primary and primary section. Pre-primary students visited the local market and places of interest around the city and spent some time at the beach while the Primary section visited Cabo Raj Niwas, Science Centre, Campal Garden and the Central Library.
PRE-PRIMARY ACTIVITIES: Competition like colouring, rhymes, fancy dress, singing, storytelling, Goa quiz etc. were organized. They also participated in other celebrations at the school.
SOUP DAY, PROTEIN DAY AND RICE GRUEL (KANJI) DAY: On a cold morning during monsoon students were served hot soup and on another day children carried a boiled egg to promote consumption of protein rich food. On the feast day of St. Joseph Vaz students were served Rice Gruel (Kanji) to make the students realize the humble way of living of St. Joseph Vaz.
SWACHHTA PAKHWADA PROGRAMME: The programme was organized by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Delhi through the Block Resource Centre to conscientise the students on healthy living in a healthy environment.
OUTDOOR COMPETITION: Students participated in a number of outdoor competitions organized by Power Grid Corporation of India, Dept. Of Forest, District Library, Konkani Bhasha Mandal, and Wildlife Conservation of India
SCHOOL ASSEMBLY: It is a platform where the students recite the prayers, display their talents and are kept abreast of the events happening around them.
SCHOOL DISPLAY BOARDS: They highlight important days, personalities or drawings making the school a hub of knowledge.
RECYCLING SCHEMES: We have two ongoing schemes at the school: the collection of newspapers and the collection of milk packets.
SCHOOL PTA: We are blessed with a very enthusiastic Working Committee of the PTA with Mrs. Deslina Pereira as the Chairperson whose commitment and dedication to the school is beyond measure. The PTA has instituted 5 more scholarships and enhanced the amount of the earlier scholarships. They also managed to raise funds from the lotteries. The committee stood by us whenever the school needed their support.
SPONSORS: We owe our deep gratitude to those who stepped in and rendered their help in various ways which went a long way in easing the running of the institution. Our special thanks goes to Fr. Gregorio Cruz, Mr. Jesvio Dias and Mr. John Fernandes. We are also indebted to those parents for sponsoring refreshments to the students on various occasions and for making it possible for our students to attend various functions by offering their vehicles. I would like to thank in a very special way those parents who helped us to defray the expenses of the School Annual Day function.
The performance of the students at School Annual Day function spoke of the tremendous dedication and hard work put in by the teachers. We are truly blessed with a bundle of highly qualified, talented and creative teachers who are ready to walk an extra mile to ensure that the best is given to the students and not forgetting the administrative and the support staff who have contributed immensely towards the smooth functioning of the school and of course the cherry on the cake is our Manager Rev. Fr. Andrew Pereira who has maintained cordial relationship with the staff and has been a great mentor. The staff always valued his wisdom and his sense of humor which acted as a lubricant when the stress levels were high.
It is because of the support and cooperation of the parents and well-wishers that we could move on and achieve our goals in moulding the children. Their positive attitude motivates us to offer the best to the students.
I close with a quote, “School is a building that has four walls with tomorrow inside” – Lon Waters
Ms. Celina Menezes
(Administrator)