Media Release
Mangaluru, Nov 3: The students of Mount Carmel Central School, Mangaluru, brought laurels to the institution with their impressive performance at ‘Jnana Sethu 2026: Science for Peace’, organised by St Joseph Engineering College, Mangaluru, on Friday, October 30.
The event featured two categories - Grades VIII to X and Grades XI and XII, with a variety of competitions, including model making, eco-tech poster, quiz, pick and speak, load up and hydro cannon. The MCCS participants showcased their scientific aptitude, creativity, innovation and confidence, securing prizes across several events.
The highlights of their achievements were:
- Arush Suraj Ullal, Grade XII PCMC, won the Best Innovative Idea Award and third place in Model Making for his project, Pothole Mapping System.
- Angel Rose Fernandes, Grade XI and Sweedal Rosy Pinto, Grade XII secured first place in the poster competition.
- Ayaan Khan, Grade XII, won first place, while Rochelle Lobo, Grade XI bagged second place in pick and speak event.
- Kevin Kushalappa and Nishanth Kirodiwal, both from Grade XI, won third place in load up competion.
- Naman Anil Bangera, Grade X E and Pranav Kotekar, Grade IX D secured second place in the quiz competition.
- Atharv Hebbar, Grade VIII B won second place in pick and speak competition.
Adding to these individual achievements, Mount Carmel Senior Secondary students secured the overall runners-up position in the PU category, receiving a cash award of Rs 10,000. In a commendable gesture, the students willingly contributed the entire prize amount towards the school's upcoming swimming pool project.
The chief guest, Dr T N Suresh Kumar, senior scientist at ISRO, inspired the young participants to dream big, work hard and contribute to the nation's progress through science and innovation. Quiz master Akash Lobo appreciated the Mount Carmel students for their enthusiastic participation and sportsmanship. Their wholehearted encouragement of fellow participants reflected the true spirit of healthy competition.
The school management, principal, staff and students congratulated the prize winners for their achievements, enthusiasm and commendable representation of the institution, upholding the spirit of scientific curiosity, innovation and excellence.