News and pics: Rons Bantwal

Daijiworld Media Network – Mumbai (EP)

Mumbai, Jul 19: The new building of St John High School at Thane, a part of Aldel Education Trust group Maharashtra was inaugurated on July 18. Mumbai Roman Catholic diocese bishop Dr Percival Joseph E Fernandes conducted the prayers and blessed the new building.

St Mary's High School Mazgaon principal Fr Francis Swamy inaugurated the building after cutting the ribbon. Grace Pinto, managing director of Rayan International educational institutes was present.

Campus director professor Thomas D Lobo, campus advisor Dr S Krishnamoorthi, St John International school principal Sr Leena D'Souza, Sr Irene Mathais, Sr Clara Menezes were present on the dais. Trust secretary Elvina A D'Souza, treasurer Elaina R Buthello, Aldridge A D'Souza presented flower bouquets and mementoes to the guests.

The programme started with a hymn to St Francis of Asisi and Saraswathi prayer. Students performed a welcome dance, musical programme and Harsh Jain dance. Tania Pullath and Alfred Kelly introduced the guests and compered the programme. Mary D'Souza proposed the vote of thanks. The programme concluded with the national anthem.