Media Release

Mangaluru, Jun 29: Lourdes Central School organised the honouring ceremony of student achievers of classes X and XII on Saturday, June 29 in Bejai Church Hall.

The dignitaries present on the occasion were the chief guest P Vinitha Sekhar, commissioner of customs, Mangaluru; guest of honour, Fr Robert D'Souza, former principal LCS; Dr John Baptist Saldanha, the manager LCS; Fr Johnson L Sequeira, the principal; Belita Mascarenhas and Anitha Thomas, vice principals, Fr Norman Mathias, assistant parish priest, Ashok Pinto – vice president and Cynthia A Pinto – secretary, Bejai parish pastoral parishad, escorted by head boy H Adesh Rao and head girl Diya Yashodhar. The programme began with a delightful welcome dance performed by the students of classes IX to XI. This was followed by the prayer song sung by the school choir creating a divine ambience. The principal Fr Johnson L Sequeira accorded a ceremonial welcome to the venerated guests, parents and student achievers, and introduced the chief guest P Vinitha Sekhar. The school toppers of classes X and XII were honoured by the dignitaries.

It was a special moment to felicitate the guest of honour Fr Robert D'Souza, as a token of love and appreciation. Fr Robert D'Souza, the former principal spoke on this grand occasion and said that he was thankful for the spectacular performance of the achievers. He stated that every Lourdite showed discipline and was the best product of LCS. He urged the students to face life’s challenges and come out with flying colours, and take LCS to further heights. He wished the manager, principal and staff success in their future plans and projects; thanked the parents and wished the Principal all the best and take LCS to new heights.

The achievers of class XII were felicitated by the dignitaries. Raksha N Shettigar of class XII shared her experience.

The chief guest P Vinitha Sekhar, commissioner of Customs, Mangaluru, was felicitated by the dignitaries. The chief guest in her keynote address expressed that she was overwhelmed to be a part of the programme and congratulated the students for the welcome dance and the prayer song. She spoke about her success story and said that her path was clear but not easy, and she learnt from her failures which were her stepping stone to success because she cherished her failures as much as her success. She communicated to the students to be determined and focused in life and not to fall for social media. She congratulated the toppers and achievers for their marvellous performance.

This was followed by the awarding ceremony of students who scored 90% and above in class X. Shreevaishnavi N of class X shared her experience.

The manager Dr John Baptist Saldanha in his presidential address specified three words: respect, responsibility and reaching excellence. He told the students to respect and care for their parents till the end, and behave responsibly as the education they receive is for their family, society and nation.

Sharmila Colaco delivered the vote of thanks. The programme ended with the singing of the school anthem. Rishika Ballal of class IXC and Hayyan Mohidin of class IXD compered the programme.