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Daijiworld Media Network-Udupi (HB)
Udupi, Jun 18: Anand C Kundar, proprietor, Geethanand foundation inaugurated the golden jubilee celebration of Maryknoll High School, Barkur on Saturday, June 18.
In his inaugural speech, Anand said, “An education institution gives human values and teaches principles which form a person’s life. The first step of our life should be to inculcate values and principles. Maryknoll High School is known for its value based education. All old students should be proud of their alma mater for shaping their life into independent individuals.”
“Thus, it is a good opportunity for old students to contribute something for the school as token of gratitude. If we give importance to education, we will surely develop,” he added.
Addressing the gathered, Fr Valerian Mendonca, parish priest Saint Peter Church Barkur said, “Maryknoll High School secured 100% results six times consecutively. The management and teachers are doing their best to achieve this feat. I congratulate them for their hard work.”
“These days, the state government is giving less importance to Kannada medium schools and many of them are closed now. We need to work towards sustaining Kannada medium schools. On the occasion of golden jubilee celebration, the school committee has chalked out 10 points to be fulfilled. I urge them to complete these points by December 2016. Recently, around 130 children of this region moved to 14 local English medium schools which is a cause of concern. Let us encourage Kannada medium schools and students. Being a Kannada medium student, I have gained a lot. Maryknoll is going to introduce English as medium of instruction soon to cater the needs of present generation,” he added.
Gracy Joseph, secretary, Sisters of Charity Education Society, Mangaluru presided over the programme.
Shaila D'Souza, president, Barkur gram panchayat and B Kasim, chief secretary, Udupi zilla Muslim Okkoota also spokes on the occasion.
Stany Pius, honorary president, Silvestreena, convenor, Sis Treesa, secretary, Satish Amin, joint-secretary, Kishore Gonsalves, oranizing secretary and others were present.
The inauguration ceremony commenced with invocation. Ashok S Poojary, committee president welcomed the gathering, Satish Amin proposed vote of thanks. Swarnalatha G compered.