Media Release

Moodbidri, Aug 13: A celebration of 'World Grandparents Day' and 'International Friendship Day' was held Carmel School (CBSE) Moodbidri, on August 9. 

To mark these two lively events namely, "World Grandparents' Day and International Friendship Day," the tiny toddlers of grade I organised a beautiful programme for grandparents of nursery, kindergarten section, grade I and II. Around 150 grandparents participated in the programme.

The programme was compered by Myra Mascarenhas.The programme began with a prayer song rendered by grade I followed by a welcome address by Dhanvi Poojary and introduction of the guest Fr Henry Saldanha by Raina Rodrigues.

Fr Henry Saldanha from the Archdiocese of Kolkata graced the occasion by his loving presence, who in his address, highlighted the significant role played by the grandparents to bring a happy family.

Then the little ones of grade I A dedicated a skit suiting the occassion of 'International Friendship Day'. The significance on 'World Grandparents Day' and 'International Friendship Day' was presented by Joyston Pinto. Dances on the theme 'The more we get together', 'Dada dadi nana nani', 'Grandparents' were performed by grade I A and B students.

Interesting games and ramp walk was conducted for all the grandparents to give the celebration a feel of being a live celebration. The winners were greeted with gifts by the chief guest. Vote of thanks was proposed by Sushan Poojary.

A creative and eye capturing selfie corner attracted the audience who flocked with their grandchildren to shot snaps. The short get together was concluded by serving the refreshments.

Winners of Card Making Competition for Grandparents Day and Friendship Day:

Grade- I A

1st - Myra Mascarenhas
2nd - Gianna Maria Moras
3rd - Yathika Suvarna

Grade- I B

1st - Shushan S poojary and Swizel Jean Colaco
2nd - Siona Sequeira
3rd - Rovin Febian Rodrigues

Grade II A

1st - Aarol Noronha
2nd - Sheza Ayesha Fathima
3rd - Reshma Mascarenhas

Grade II B

1st - Ranvi R
2nd - Reola Shaina D'Souza
3rd - Raziel Christ Pereira

Grade III A

1st - Archith V Kashyap
2nd - S Christina Gabriel
3rd - Avruth.S Rao and Jerusha Anupama Veigas

Grade III B

1st - Sweezal
2nd - Asla Fathima
3rd - Ethan Pereira

Grade III C

1st - Anika Acharya
2nd - Namasvi Gowda
3rd - Riyon Dias and Ayaan Elbaaz

Grade IV A

1st - Nidhi D Kulal and Jessica Dias
2nd - Sianna Francis and Jeydon Dias
3rd - Reon Rosario Pinto

Grade IV B

1st - Sana sheikh
2nd - Prinal Wilona D'Costa
3rd - Ria Amanda D'Silva and
Veeksha Shetty

Grade IV C

1st - Advith J
2nd - Jessica Miranda
3rd - Poorna and Sabreen Sayeed

Grade V A

1st - Meldric Lewis
2nd - Vivaan
3rd - Gehna and Shreeya B N

Grade V B

1st - Nathan D'Souza
2nd - Arviroopa and Raizel Ciyanna Serrao
3rd - Nishma Hegde