Media Release

Mangalore, Jul 1: The most awaited day had dawned at LCS as Fr Michael Lobo arrived as the new principal of Lourdes Central School on Monday, July 1.

Fr Micheal Lobo was accorded a warm welcome by the school band along with the Parishioners of St Maria Goretti Church, Hirgan and escorted by the manager, LCS, Parish Pastoral Parishad Vice President Augustine Rodrigues, Members of the Managing Committee and PTEC Members to the Portals of LCS.

This auspicious occasion formally commenced with the lighting of the lamp which banishes darkness and leads to the path of wisdom, followed by short introduction of the new Principal by Fr Victor Machado.

Flowers always bring joy and happiness. The same was expressed by Fr Victor, staff and student representatives with a floral welcome. On behalf of the Staff and students Ivan Mascarenhas and Head Boy Sanjan Prakash had the privilege to welcome the new Principal.

The new Principal Fr Michael Lobo’s maiden speech to the LCS Family brought a ray of hope on every Lourdite. The programme continued as the new Principal cut the inaugural ribbon and made a solemn entry into his cabin while Fr Victor prayed for the success and the mission entrusted to Fr Michael Lobo.

The school choir presented a melodious prayer song, welcome song and concluded the programme by singing “ On this school your blessings Lord”.

Students had a sweet smile on receiving sweets on the occasion of the arrival of the new Principal.

After the school hours, the teaching and the non –teaching  staff of LCS had a friendly interaction over a mouth savouring refreshment.