Media Release

Mangaluru, Oct 24: St Ann’s College of Education (Autonomous) Mangaluru, organized ‘Talent Synergy-2024’ a two-day talent fest for BEd students on October 22-23. The purpose of the event was to encourage student teachers to identify and unfold their hidden talents and to provide substantial opportunities to showcase them. Students were divided into five groups namely Ruby, Topaz, Emerald, Sapphire and Solitaire. Competitions like Stabdha (miniature portrayal), eastern and western singing, flower making, folk dance and bridal makeup were held.

The inaugural ceremony of Talent Synergy was held on October 22. Dr M Padmavathi, former professor of St Ann’s College of Education, Mangaluru was the chief guest. The programme began by invoking God’s blessings, followed by symbolically lighting the lamp. The chief guest Dr M Padmavathi, in her inaugural address, stressed the power of talent and the importance of nurturing and harnessing individual talents and appreciated the systematic and focused approach of St Ann’s College of Education in developing well-rounded potentialities of learners.

She wished well to all the participants for an active participation and healthy competition during the Talent Synergy-2024. Dr Sr Dorothy D’Souza AC, principal welcomed and introduced the chief guest, Prathima Treeza D’Costa compered the programme, Yashawini proposed the vote of thanks. The overall championship was bagged by team Sapphire and team Ruby won the runners-up. The competitions were executed as per the schedule under the guidance and supervision of the faculty.

The student council, first and second-year BEd students shared the responsibilities in organizing competitions. Bhavya, assistant professor, coordinated the programme.