THERE ARE NO SHORT CUTS TO SUCCESS: DR DIPAK C.S GAITONDE

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.

INVITATION FOR 2ND AGM ON 10/07/2011

"TALK ON COMMUNICATION SKILLS" & " ETIQUETTES IN DAY TO DAY LIFE " on 9th July 2011

On 9th July 2011 at 11.00 a.m , a Talk on “ COMMUNICATION SKILLS ” by Miss Sharon Menezes , faculty from Government Polytechnic , Curchorem followed by “ ETIQUETTES IN DAY TO DAY LIFE ” from Prof. Mahesh Dhavalikar, Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering Department, Goa College of Engineering is being organized for IX & X Std school students.


Mr. Vikas K Chodankar Mr.Nikhil Bhingarde
President 2010 - 2012 Secretary 2010 – 2012
Ex- Students Association Ex- Students Association

NOTICE OF 2nd AGM OF EX-STUDENTS ASSOCIATION OF ST MARY'S HIGH SCHOOL , PONDA-GOA

Hi all,

NOTICE is hereby given that the 2nd AGM OF EX-STUDENTS ASSOCIATION OF ST MARY'S HIGH SCHOOL , PONDA-GOA will be held on Sunday,10th July 2011 at 10.30 a.m in the School Hall.


The ASSOCIATION will be felicitating all the Distinction holders & Subject toppers of SSC Exam 2011 on the occasion of the 2nd Annual General Body Meeting.

Mementoes will be given to the DISTINCTION holders & Merit Certificates to all the Subject toppers.

Dr. Deepak Gaitonde , Assistant Director of Technical Education, Directorate of Technical Education will be the chief guest for the occasion. The Association will also recognize the contribution of Teacher Mrs. Nathalia Pereira who will be retiring after 23 years of service .

Miss Velanie Fernandes , Master Shayne Rodrigues , Master Kunal Sharma , Miss Sneha Sharma & Master Hrishikesh Naik having excelled at the International , National & State level winners in sports, cultural etc activities will also be felicitated.


The Association requests all the ex-students to attend the AGM on 10th July in full strength to make it a memorable event.


Mr Vikas K Chodankar Shri Nikhil Bhingarde
President 2010 - 2012 Secretary 2010 – 2012
Ex- Students Association Ex- Students Association

CAREER GUIDANCE FOR STD IX & X STUDENTS

A career guidance program was organized by the Ex-Students Association of St Mary’s High School for the students of Std IX & X on 26th February 2011 in the school complex.
Dr Purnanand Savoikar, Head of Government Polytechnic ,Bicholim was the Speaker for the 1st session He guided the students on the various career options available like Engineering , medicine, dental pharmacy Architecture, Fine Arts etc , the criteria for getting into these fields with his informative power point presentation . He called upon the students to decide & choose the right fields suitable to them. He also touched on the counseling part in this connection. Earlier Mr Vikas Chodankar introduced the guest to the gathering. The Headmistress Sr. Annie Paul asked the students to be on their toes in this technologically changing world. She further cautioned the students while going through this career selection part & to choose the one suitable to him or her. There was a good interaction between the speaker & the students who were very inquisitive in knowing the career paths available to them. Miss Artimisia , Treasurer of Ex Students Association presented a memento to Dr Purnanand Savoikar.
Major Arnawaaz Daruwalla from 6TTR Ponda was the other speaker. Vice president Mr John Aguiar introduced her to the floor . She spoke on “ Indian Army as a career”. She highlighted upon the different cadres available like Technical, Logistics & Administration through Permant Commission and through Short Service Commission. She also covered the services like Artillery, Aviation, Air Defence , Corps of Signals Engineers. The services renderes by the Armed Forces Medical College was also touched upon. She said the Army teaches you to face the toughest situations in life .She herself being a very good Parajumper , talked about the other experiences in the army like Adventure sports , yachting, etc.
Mr Vikas K Chodankar presented a memento to Major Arnawaaz Daruwalla. Miss Vineeta Lewis Joint Secretary proposed the vote of thanks. Mr Nikhil Bhingarde was instrumental in the program organization. Miss Sibelia Dias compered the program. Teachers Nagaralli, Ruby Rodrigues attended the program



Mr.Nikhil Bhingarde
Secretary, Ex-Students Association

SHRI PRAKASH NAIK, SECRETARY OF PONDA DISTRICT SCOUT AND GUIDES ASSOCIATION IS SEEN SPEAKING AT THE INSTALLATION CEREMONY OF NEWLY INDUCTED BOY SCOUTS AND GIRL GUIDES OF ST. MARY’S HIGH SCHOOL, PONDA ON OCTOBER 23, 2010. PRINCIPAL OF THE SCHOOL, SR. ANNIE PAUL, DISTRICT TRAINING COMMISSIONER OF BHARAT SCOUTS AND GUIDES, PONDA SHRI SHASHIKANT PHADKE , PRO BHARAT SCOUTS AND GUIDES GOA STATE HQ SHRI JOHN AGUIAR WERE PRESENT.