Media Release
Mangaluru, Jan 18: St Ann’s College of Education (Autonomous), a premiere institution in teacher education celebrated its eventful Annual day with great pomp and gaiety. The chief guest Fr Dr Praveen Martis SJ, principal St Aloysius College (Autonomous), Mangaluru, Sr Maria Smitha AC, joint secretary St Ann’s Institutions, Dr Sr Dorothy D’Souza AC, principal, St Ann’s College of Education, Sr Zeena Periera AC vice-principal, members of the management, faculty, alumni, parents of BEd and MEd students were present on the momentous event.
The programme began by invoking the peaceful presence of gracious God. A group of students led the audience to the humble tranquillity of the Almighty’s grace through an invocation.
Dr Sr Dorothy D’Souza AC, principal, welcomed the august gathering and introduced the chief guest to the gathering. An annual report was presented by the Principal highlighting the diverse range of activities conducted in the year 2022-2023.
Fr Dr Praveen Martis SJ in his address acknowledged his admiration on the legacy of the institution and imbibing values along with quality education. He highlighted the five important characteristics of a Vidyarthi. He concluded with a social and philosophical message from a tree noting its three important parts the root, stem and fruits/flowers to connect and contribute by acknowledging where we started from, transforming in the process and giving back and helping others to grow. His insightful message on the occasion enhanced the vibrant atmosphere.
Academic highflyers were awarded. The best outstanding B. Ed student-teacher of the year to Riyona Candida D’Silva, Most deserving student teacher to Shwetha, and Faria Roshiel Ilda, Hardworking student teacher of the year in Arts to Elfreeda Wilma D’Souza and outstanding student-teacher of Mathematics was awarded to Rosemary Adrian Rodrigues. Luminaries of the occasion bestowed the prizes to the victorious students who displayed excellence in ‘Talent Synergy’ 2023 a synergism of co-scholastic activities.
The cultural programme was a mesmerizing blend of talent and creativity. A traditional folk dance, ‘Melam’ a display of culture of Kerala through drama, song and dance were the means of entertainment, enriching the knowledge and values of a region were performed by BEd. students. The life of Mother Veronica, a valiant and a heroic woman of the 19th century, whom the world reveres today as the founder of the Apostolic Carmel congregation is celebrated the birth bi-centenary was performed through a tableau ‘Divya Chethana’.
Faria Roshiel Ilda compered the event with grace and Riyona Candida D’Silva the student president proposed the vote of thanks.
Dr Sharmila L Mascarenhas, assistant professor was the convener of the programme. The resounding success of the College Day exemplified the spirit of cooperation and the diligent efforts of the management, principal, staff and students.