Media Release

Mangaluru, Nov 1: Lourdes Central School celebrated Fr manager Dr John Baptist Saldanha’s birthday on October 28 in the school grounds with great pomp and love.

Dr John Baptist Saldanha is the most loved and revered figure at LCS. All staff, students and parents look up to him as their true guru and guide. October 28 was a phenomenal day. The programme began with kindergarten students receiving a warm welcome standing beside the red carpeted aisle with balloons and pom-poms in their hands with white attire and a twinkle of smile on their faces. The warm welcome enhanced the grand entry of the dignitaries as they passed through the beautiful ark of coloured balloons. Dr John Baptist Saldanha, manager LCS, Fr Robert D’Souza, principal, Fr Suraj Lobo, Dr Vincent Sequeira, Fr Leston Lobo, vice principals Belita Mascarenhas and Anitha Thomas were ushered amidst loud applause and joyous lively faces of the students.

The MCs for the day Vernon Lobo and Srishtira Mukherjee of class 12 exuberantly welcomed the gathering and also presented a meticulous sequence of events. The school choir group invoked God’s blessings by a melodious prayer song with prayerful intentions for the day. Joshua Karkad of class X welcomed the dignitaries. Vidhya Joseph conveyed delightful birthday message. Ayesha of class IX expressed birthday wishes to Fr Manager. Lourdites wished Fr manager with flowers, gifts, potted plants, bouquets which brought a smile on his face. Principal Rev. Fr Robert D’Souza in his message thanked Fr manager for being the beacon of light of the school. He wished him all the best for his future and God’s abundant blessings.

Fr manager in his speech thanked the Lourdite family for the celebration and inspired everyone to do their best. The highlight of the day was a beautiful birthday song sung by the school choir and dance performance by the students of class X which brought about an atmosphere, joy and happiness.