Media Release

Mangaluru, Aug 21: St Agnes PU College, on August 20, celebrated Elder’s Day, to value and cherish their contribution to society.

Elders form an integral part of our lives, who with their knowledge and experiences guide us through our difficulties but, we fail to recognise their efforts. The programme was dedicated to the elderly to make them feel that they are an important part of our lives and their contributions are not forgotten.

Chief guest of the programme was Lidwin Lobo, a volunteer at Vishwas Trust that runs homes for the aged. She has been with them ever since her retirement and has been working tirelessly for the elderly. To enhance the meaning of the programme, several grandparents of the students had come. The special invitees graced the programme with their presence.

The programme began with a prayer song by the students followed by a welcome note by Trisha. The chief guest then addressed the gathering and spoke elaborately on senior citizens, Vishwas Trust and the work they do at the home for the aged. She also stressed on abuse and domestic violence on the elderly committed by their own family members and advised that it would be much better to join homes for the aged than to suffer such atrocities. Citing examples from her own life, she explained the problems elderly face.

Various games were later conducted for the special invitees who enjoyed their time playing them. The games were conducted by Pallavi and Niyatha.

This was followed by honouring the special invitees by the Principal Sr Norine D'Souza and distribution of the prizes by the vice principal Sr Janet Sequeira. Mathew faculty of Commerce and Carol faculty of Mathematics witnessed the programme.

The vote of thanks was proposed by Diya. The students also put up a cultural programme on old Bollywood songs leaving everyone nostalgic.

The programme was compered by Anahitha.