Media Release

Mangaluru, Jul 24: The annual general body meeting of the Parent-Teacher Association of St Aloysius Gonzaga School was held on the July 22 in the Loyola Hall.

Dr Caroline P D’Souza, consultant neuro psychiatrist was the chief guest of the day. While addressing the parents she shared her views on the art of parenting. She urged the parents to spend quality time with their children, creating a strong parent-child bond. The presidential address was delivered by Fr Melwyn Anil Lobo SJ in which he enlightened the parents that their children are precious gems and entrust them with age-appropriate duties and responsibilities and promote positive mental health of the child.

Introduction of the teaching staff members was done through a PPT presentation to the gathering by Acquina Rebello. The proceedings of the Annual General Body Meeting 2022-23 were briefed by the secretary of PTA, vice-principal Laurel D'Souza. Ravikiran Ongole, joint secretary presented the annual report of the Association of the last Academic Year, Treasurer Vijayalaxmi S, presented the financial statement. Abhilash Dominic, vice-president of the PTA shared his views on the importance of PTEC for the overall development of the school. The PTEC members of the year 2022-23 were accorded with a memento as a token of gratitude. PTEC members of the year 2023-24 were introduced to the audience by Ms Deepa Elizabeth Karkada and a floral welcome was given by the principal. In connection with Gonzaga Go Green campaign, saplings were distributed to parents at the end of the programme.

Deepthi Sahana Karkada welcomed the gathering and Aparna Suresh delivered the vote of thanks. The programme concluded with the group photo session of the newly elected PTEC members and it was compered by Vidya Esther. Vice-principals Laurel D’souza and Aparna Suresh were the convenors of the programme.