Dr. Dipak C. S. Gaitonde, Assistant Director (C.A.D.), Directorate of Technical Education, Porvorim and Head of Department (Humanities & Science), Government Polytechnic, Panaji has said that there are no short cuts to success. Success he said comes with hard work, determination, perseverance, discipline and more importantly planning as without planning nothing can be achieved.
Dr. Gaitonde was speaking as the Chief Guest at the felicitation of Distinction holders, Subject toppers at the S.S.C. examination March 2011, Extra Curricular Excellence Achievers and Retiring teacher Mrs. Natalia Pereira organized by the Ex-Students Association of St.Mary’s High School, Ponda on July 10, 2011.
Speaking further Dr. Gaitonde said that that St. Mary’s School is very lucky that past students have come forward for a noble cause and they are concerned about their school and the students. He said he has seen many such associations having fun by organizing picnics and get- together, parties for themselves where students are not involved.
Ex-Students Association he said can play a vital role. Tier feedback and expertise could be used for the overall development of the educational Institution. He said that Student, teachers and parents used to be called stake holders of a school, but today Ex-Students Association is also an integral part of the School, which has been recognized by various Accreditation Boards which monitor the quality of the educational Institution.
Advising the parents , he said they should avoid too much poaching and correcting of the children and should be little flexible to accommodate their views and plans. Parents should also not impose their wishes on their wards but depending on their ability and aptitude, they should be guided with utmost care, love and affection and spend quality time with them.
Mementos to the Students for Academics and Extra Curricular Excellence were presented at the hands of Chief Guest Dr. Gaitonde, Principal Sister Annie Paul, President Shri Vikas Chodankar and Vice President Shri John Aguiar. Miss Velanie Ferandes, who captained the Indian Junior Girls Football team was also felicitated on the occasion. Shri Vikas Chodankar gave a cash prize of 1000/- for her phenomenal performance .Retiring Teacher Smt. Natalia Pereira of the Primary Section was felicitated at the hands of President Shri Vikas Chodankar while a memento as token of love and appreciation for founding the Ex-Students Association was presented to Principal Sr. Annie Paul at the hands of Vice President Shri John Aguiar.
While speaking on the occasion Sr. Annie Paul lauded the works of the Ex-Students Association that they are doing for the school and the students. President Shri Vikas Chodankar explained the aims and objectives and the future plans of the association with the help of power point presentation.
Smt. Natalia Pereira spoke on the occasion.
Secretary of the Association Shri Nikhil S. Bhingarde presented the Annual Report of the Association 2010-1011. Treasurer Smt. Artimisia Fernandes presented the Audited Accounts. Ms. Vineeta Lewis welcomed while Smt. Sibelia Fernandes compered and later proposed a vote of thanks. Prominent among those present on the occasion were Patron Member Shri Vijaykumar Verekar, former Vice President Shri Mayuresh Khavnte, Shri Iovil Soares, Shri Devendra Talaulikar, parents , ex-students, parents and a large number of students.
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