Home About Us Correspondent Principal Read More V. Rev. Fr. Leslie D’SouzaParish PriestOur Lady of Health Church, Shirva Mr. Jayashankara K.Principal Latest NewsANNUAL DAY CELEBRATION 2025December 19, 2025UncategorizedThe Annual Day Celebration of St. Mary’s PU College, High School and Don Bosco Higher Primary School, Shirva was organized on 28th of November, 2025 at Saude Sabha Bhavan, Shirva. Dr. Raj Mohan Rao, Rtd. Principal, Govinda Dasa College,Surathkal was the chief guest of the programme. Ln. Mr. Melwyn Aranha, Vice President, Shirva Church Pastoral Council and Mr. K.R Patkar, President ,St. Mary’s Alumni Association, Shirva were the Chief Guests of the programme. Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Leslie Clifford D’ Souza, Correspondent of St. Mary’s PU College, Shirva was the president of the programme. Mr. Jayashankara K, Principal, St. Mary’s PU College welcomed the gathering. Mrs. Sabeena Priya Norohna, Head Mistress, St. Mary’s High School, Mrs. Sandhya Mendonca, Senior Teacher, Don Bosco Kannada Higher Primary School were present in the programme. Miss. Jenesia Castellino, C.P.L, Mr. Austine Machado, D.C.P.L , Mr. Vignesh, S.P.L ,High School Section and Primary School Leader Miss. Poorvika were present in the programme. The programme was followed by cultural events by students.... PRIZE DISTRIBUTION CEREMONY 2025-26December 19, 2025UncategorizedThe Prize Distribution Ceremony of St. Mary’s PU College, High School and Don Bosco Higher Primary School, Shirva was organized on 27th of November, 2025 at Saude Sabha Bhavan, Shirva. Mrs. Suneetha D’Souza, Head Mistress, St. Francis Xavier English Medium School, Mudarangady was the chief guest of the programme. She congratulated the students for their achievements and to remember the hard work of the teachers and encouragement of the parents. Ln. Mr. Melwyn Aranha, Vice President, Shirva Church Pastoral Council and Mr. K.R Patkar, President ,St. Mary’s Alumni Association, Shirva were the Chief Guests of the programme. Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Leslie Clifford D’ Souza, Correspondent of St Mary’s PU College, Shirva was the president of the programme. Mr. Jayashankara K, Principal, St, Mary’s PU College welcomed the gathering. Mrs.Sabeena Priya Norohna, Head Mistress, St. Mary’s High School, Mrs. Sandhya Mendonca, Senior Teacher, Don Bosco Kannada Higher Primary School were present in the programme, C.P.L Miss. Jenesia Castellino, D.C.P.L Mr. Austine Machado, High School S.P.L Mr. Vignesh and Primary School Leader Miss. Poorvika were present in the programme. Miss Janaki and Mr. Havish compared the programme. Miss Moksha delivered Vote of Thanks.... ANNUAL SPORTS MEET 2025-26December 18, 2025UncategorizedThe Annual Sports Meet was organized for the students of St. Mary’s PU College, High School and Don Bosco Higher Primary School, Shirva on 6th and 7th of November, 2025 at College ground. Dr. Ren Trevor Dias, Asst. Prof. for Sports Management, Manipal School of Commerce and Economics, MAHE inaugurated the sports meet -2025 with a symbolic balloon release. Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Leslie Clifford D’ Souza, Correspondent of St Mary’s PU College, Shirva hoisted the flag and handed over the sports light to the athletes. Ln. Mr. Melwyn Aranha, Vice President, Shirva Church Pastoral Council and Mr. K.R Patkar, President ,St. Mary’s Alumni Association, Shirva were the Chief Guests of the programme. Mr. Jayashankara K, Principal, St, Mary’s PU College welcomed the gathering. Ln.Charles Mohan Norohna, Secretary, St. Mary’s Alumni Association, Shirva, Mrs.Sabeena Priya Norohna, Head Mistress, St. Mary’s High School, Mrs.Sandhya Mendonca, Senior Teacher, Don Bosco Kannada Higher Primary School were present in the programme. Mr. Joseph D’ Souza,Physical Education Director delivered Vote of Thanks. Valedictory function was held on 7th November 2025. Ln. Mr. Melwyn Aranha, Vice President, Shirva Church Pastoral Council congratulated the participants for their active participation as well as the efforts of all staff members who took active part in success of all events. Mr. Joseph D’ Souza, Physical Education Director delivered Vote of Thanks. ???????????? ???????... STAFF FAREWELL PROGRAMDecember 17, 2025UncategorizedThe farewell function of History Lecturer of our college Mrs. Maria Jacintha Furtado was organized on 4th of October, 2025 at Saude Sabha Bhavan. Mr. Jayashankara K, Principal, St. Mary’s PU College, Shirva welcomed the gathering. Senior Lecturer Mrs. Prabha Shenoy memorized the old memories and conveyed her wishes. Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Leslie Clifford D’ Souza, Correspondent of St Mary’s PU College, Shirva blessed for happy and healthy retired life. Mr. Baptist Miranda, Retired Principal, St. Mary’s PU College, Shirva conveyed his best wishes. Ln. Mr. Melwyn Aranha, Vice President, Shirva Church Pastoral Council and Mr. K.R Patkar, President ,St. Mary’s Alumni Association, Shirva, Miss Jenesia Castellino, CPL, Teaching and Non Teaching Staffs, old students and students were present in the programme. Mr. Joseph D’ Souza, Physical Education Director delivered Vote of Thanks.... N.S.S. ANNUAL CAMP 2025October 11, 2025UncategorizedThe National Service Scheme (NSS) Annual Camp of St Mary’s PU College, Shirva. was inaugurated at St. Lawrence Kannada Medium High School, Moodubelle on 20th September 2025. Mr. Jayashanker K, Principal, St. Mary’s College, Shirva welcomed the gathering. Mr. Suresh Shetty Gurme, M.L.A, Kaup Constituency inaugurated the annual NSS camp by lighting the lamp and wished well to the campers. The inaugural program was presided over by V. Rev. Fr. Dr. Leslie D’Souza, Correspondent of St Mary’s Educational Institutions. Fr. Cyril Lobo, Rector of Divya Dhaama Minor Seminary, Moodubelle , Mrs. Divya Acharya, president of the Belle Grama Panchayath ,Dr. Herald Ivan Monis, Principal of St. Mary’s College, Shirva, Mr. Melwyn Aranha ,Vice President of Shirva Parish Pastoral Council, C.A. Mr.Pritish D’Sa, Vice President of Moodubelle Parish Pastoral Council, Ln. Devadas Hebbar, Former President of Udupi Taluk Panchayat, Mrs. Leena Machado, Convener of 21 Commissions of Shirva Pastoral Council was present on the stage. Mrs. Maria Jacinta Furtado, NSS program officer in her introductory remarks highlighted the aims and objectives of the NSS annual camp. Ms. Ankita Rao and NSS student leader. Mr. Sinchit compered the program. Co-program officer Mr. Royston Quadros proposed a vote of thanks. Other co-program officers Mrs. Shalini Lobo, Mrs. Glanish Mendonca, Mr. Keshava P, Mrs. Deepika Mendonca, Mr. Maxim D’Souza and the teaching and non-teaching staff from St. Mary’s PU College, Shirva, St Lawrence High School, Moodubelle parents of NSS volunteers and villagers from Moodubelle were present on the occasion. The various sessions are as follows, 20-09-25,Leadership and NSS by Mr. Maxium Dsa21-09-25,Media by Ln. Ivan Menezes and Photography by Ln. Wilson D’souza.22-09-25, C.R.P and First Aid by Dr. Prema J. J. D’souza and Ms. Mishal Shilpa Lewis.23-09-25,Environment and Natural Technology by Rt. Gururaj Bhat and Rt. Rajesh Naik.24-09-25,Nasha Muktha Bharath by Mr. Manjunatha Marabhadh, S.I, Police station ,Shirva.25-09-25,Law and Students by Notary Wilfred D’Mello and Mr. H.D Mendonca. On 26-09-2025 Valedictory function was presided by Mr. Jayashankara K, Principal, St. Mary’s PU College, Shirva. Mr. Vinaya Kumar Sorake, Ex Minister, Govt. of Karnataka was the Chief Guest of the program. NSS program officer, Mrs. Maria Jacinta Furtado and Mr.Edward Noronha were falicitated on this occasion. Mr. Eliyas D’Souza, President, Old Student Association, St. Lawrence P.U. College, Moodubelle, Mr. Shashidhar Wagle, Vice President, Belle Grama Panchayath, Mr. Gerald Fernandes, Ex President, Udupi Zilla Panchayath, Mrs. Ida Gibba D’Souza, Ex Member, Udupi Zilla Panchayath, Mr. Charles Quadras, Secretary, Parish Pastoral Council, Moodubelle, Mrs. Sabeena Priya Noronha, Senior Teacher, St. Mary’s High School, Shirva and Mr. K.R Patkar, President, Alumni Association of St. Mary’s PU College, Shirva were the guest of the function.... UDUPI DISTRICT LEVEL FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT 2025September 23, 2025UncategorizedThe Udupi District Level Football Tournament was held on 13th September 2025 with great enthusiasm at St Mary’s ground. The tournament was inaugurated by M.J.F Ln. Ronald Menezes. V. Rev. Fr. Dr. Lesslie C D’Souza, Correspondent, Don Bosco and St. Mary’s Institutions presided the inauguration ceremony and appreciated the efforts of all players. Ln. Melwyn Aranha, Vice President, Shirva Parish Council, Mr. K R Patkar, President, Alumni Association, Ln. Norbert Machado, Mr. Sathish Hegde, President, Physical Education Lecturer’s Association, Udupi graced the occasion. Result: Udupi Taluk boys won Winners title and Karkala Taluk won Runners Title. Girls team of Kaup Taluk won Winners title and Karkala Taluk girls team became the Runners.... KAUP TALUK LEVEL FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT 2025September 22, 2025UncategorizedThe much awaited Kaup Taluk Level Football Tournament was successfully held on 6th September 2025. The event saw enthusiastic participation from 9 teams. The tournament was inaugurated by Mr. K. R. Patkar, President,Alumni Association, St Mary’s P U College ,Shirva. The inauguration ceremony was presided by V. Rev. Fr. Dr. Lesslie C D’Souza, Correspondent, Don Bosco and St Mary’s Institutions. Dr. Suma, President of Supervising Committee for Sport, Kaup Taluk, Ln. Melwyn Aranha, Vice President, Shirva Parish Council and Ln. Norbert Machado graced the occasion. Result: St. Mary’s P U College, Shirva, the Boys bagged Winners and St. John’s Composite P U College , Shankarapura the Runners award. St. Mary’s P U College, Shirva girls team become the Winners and St. John’s Composite P U College, Shankarapura became the Runners.... TEACHER’S DAY CELEBRATION 2025September 22, 2025UncategorizedTeacher’s Day was celebrated on 4th September 2025. The program was organized by the Alumni Association, St Mary’s P U College, Shirva. Mr. K. R Patkar, President, Alumni Association, Mr. Melwyn Arahna, Vice President, Shirva Parish Council, Mr. Norbert Machado and members of association were present in the program. Mr. Jayashankara K ,Principal welcomed the gathering. V. Rev. Fr. Dr. Lesslie C Dsouza, Correspondent Don Bosco and St. Mary’s Institutions was present in the program. Correspondent, V. Rev. Fr. Dr. Lesslie C Dsouza quoted the responsibilities of a teacher towards society and praised the efforts in bringing out good qualities among students. St. Mary’s High School and P.U.C and Don Bosco Higher Primary School staff members were honored in this occasion. C.P.L Ms. Jenisia Castelino expressed Vote of Thanks. Students have conducted various activities for the staff members.... Independence Day Celebration 2025September 2, 2025UncategorizedThe 79th Independence Day was celebrated in our college on 15th August 2025. Ln.Walter Menezes was the Chief Guest of the program. Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Leslie C D’Souza, Correspondent, Don Bosco and St. Mary’s Institutions was the president of the program. Mr. Norbert Machado, President of Alumni Association, Mr. Melwyn Arahna, Vice President, Shirva Parish Church Council, Mr. Charles Mohan Noronha, President of Lions Club Shirva, Mr. Julain Rodrigus, Mr. Irwyn D’souza, Mr. Peter Corda, Mr. Denis Mathias and members of various associations were present in the program. Pre University College Principal Mr. Jayashankar K welcomed the guests. At this 79th Independence Day the flag was hoisted by the Chief Guest, Ln. Walter Menezes and he memorized the sacrifices of freedom fighters. Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Leslie C D’Souza addressed the students and explored the colours in our national flag, white for peace, saffron (Kesari) for courage and scarifies and green for growth. He also gave a call to adopt these features in our life. The winners of various competitions were honored with prizes.Don Bosco Higher Primary School Head Mistress Mrs. Sandhya Mendonca introduced the guest to the gathering. High School Senior Teacher Mrs. Sabina Priya Norohna expressed the vote of thanks. Staff members and students of St. Mary’s PU College, St. Mary’s High School, Don Bosco Higher Primary School were participated in the program.... TALENTS DAY CELEBERATION 2025August 12, 2025UncategorizedThe program was successfully conducted on 26th July 2025 at Saude Sabha Bhavan with the objective of providing a platform for the disclosure the talents of students. The event began with a prayer. Mr. Jayashankara K, Principal welcomed the gathering. The Golden Jubile Sovenior “Golden Chronicles” was released by the Correspondent V. Rev. Fr. Dr. Leslie C D’souza and he appreciated the editorial committee. He explained about the role played by each group of an educational institute, i.e students, parents, faculty members and the management and also congratulated them. The program concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Mrs. Maria Jacinta Furtado. Mr. Melwyn Arahna, Vice President, Pastoral Council and Mr. Norbert Machado President, Alumni Association were also present in the program. Mrs. Priyanka Gomes, Lecturer in English compared the program. The program was followed by cultural activities of the students....