Media Release

Mangaluru, Feb 1: St Aloysius Gonzaga School bagged the first place in 'Maintaining Terrace Garden', a  competition organised by department of horticulture in association with DK district administration and Siri Horticulture Association in flower show with fruit and vegetable exhibition which commenced on the Republic Day at Kadri Park. SAGS received the prize from the commissioner of Mangaluru City Corporation,  Mr Mohammad Nazir, on the culmination day of flower show, held on Sunday, January 29 at the park.

To transform children into nature-lovers and create consciousness among students to maintain a garden on the rooftop, the school introduced the concept of terrace gardening in 2015, with the support and guidance of Blaney D'Souza, a terrace-garden expert. This happens to also be one of the 'International activities' of the British Council and was also exchanged with a school in Pakistan. 

The main attraction in Terrace Garden were the small, yielding trees like Apple, Fig, Pomegranate and all-season Mango, along with vegetables and herbs. The garden was well-maintained by the Gonzagaites from the word 'go', and their momentum and tempo of rising to the expected level were well appreciated. The academic principal Grace Noronha has taken a keen interest in nurturing the garden with her valuable suggestions and guidance. The success is also attributed to the continuous support and efforts of the concerned teachers and students.