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Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (JD)
Udupi, Dec 16: The decennial year of Trinity Central School was celebrated on Saturday, December 15 with great joy.
Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo, bishop, Diocese of Udupi, inaugurated the decennial celebrations by receiving the Indian flag from students and then hoisting the same.
In his message to the gathering, the bishop said, “Every nation has its unique qualities. Education should empower these qualities in children. Every teacher should know that in their classrooms there are students who in future will be great leaders and very successful citizens.”
“Students must have a goal in life. To achieve success, the principle of 99% hard work and 1% inspiration should be followed. There are no shortcuts for hard work. Failing to plan is planning to fail. Plan your life. Students are in the hands of teachers. Teachers should try bringing a positive change in every child’s life,” he added.
“This institution is a model school in Udupi district. Trinity Central School is providing good, disciplined education to students. I will try my best to construct a new road to the school. Fr Anil D’costa and all the staff are taking extreme care of students,” said councilor Celine Karkada.
Neil D’souza, alumni of the institution sharing his experience said, “As a teenager we learned to become independent. Trinity Central School is the platform to bring out student’s talents. It nurtures, takes care of the students. This institution has taught me to be confident in life.”
Fr Romeo Lewis, former parish priest of Perampalli Church, Fr Vincent Furtado, Fr Romeo Lewis and other priests who have helped the institution to gain success were felicitated on the occasion. Akshatha Poojary, Swathi U.K women power lifters were also felicitated on the occasion.
Decennial year school magazine “Tritu” was released by Dr Alwyn Dias, secretary Capuchin Education Board. “It’s a great day to celebrate. The strength of this institution cannot be described in numbers. Trinity is a galaxy of parents, teachers, students and well wishers. They are our strength. Today, we are celebrating our togetherness of 10 years. We are grateful to you all for your belief in us. We could be best in India or best in the world, but that best can be created only with education. The best is created here in this institution. Live your lives fully, have courage to listen to your inner voice, have courage to become truly what you want to be,” Dias said.
Students were given away the proficiency and sports achievers awards on the occasion.
Students put up great performances such as a beautiful dance depicting the great culture of unity in diversity of India. A marching parade was conducted by students which represented the rich cultural diversity of India. Students performed mind blowing dances and skits. Tiny tots to the elder ones, everyone actively participated in the cultural programmes.
Magdalina Lewis, academic coordinator presented the decennial year report.
Melanie Lewis, ASPL welcomed the gathering. Gamaliel, SPL proposed the vote of thanks.
Fr Claude Mascarenhas, O.F.M. Cap, correspondent of the institutions, Fr Anil D’costa, O.F.M. Cap, principal, Trinity Central School, Fr. Raviraj Serrao O.F.M. Cap, administrator, Trinity Central School, Dr. Alwyn Dias, O.F.M. Cap, secretary, Capuchin Education Board, Magdalina Lewis, academic co-coordinator, Archana Shetty, academic coordinator, Celine Karkada, councilor, Perampalli Ward, Fr Anil D’Souza, parish priest, Our Lady of Fathima Church, Perampalli, Maxim D’Souza, PTA president, Samuel were the dignitaries present.