Home About Us Correspondent Principal Read More V. Rev. Fr. Charles MenezesParish PriestOur Lady of Health Church, Shirva Mr. Jayashankara K.Principal Latest NewsSTAFF FAREWELL PROGRAMSeptember 24, 2026UncategorizedThe farewell function of Physical Education Lecturer of our college Mr. Joseph D’ Souza was organized on 5th of September, 2026 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. Charles Menezes, Correspondent of St. Mary’s PU College, Shirva blessed for happy and healthy retired life. Mr. J. B Miranda, Retired Principal, St. Mary’s PU College, Shirva conveyed his best wishes. Mr. Julian Rodrigues, Vice President, Shirva Church Pastoral Council and Mr. Norbert Machado, Executive Committee Member, St. Mary’s Alumni Association, Shirva, Teaching , Non Teaching Staffs and students were present in the program. Mr. Joywin D’Souza, Physics Lecturer delivered Vote of Thanks. Mr. Royston Quadros, Commerce Lecturer compered the program.... KAUP TALUK LEVEL FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT 2026September 24, 2026UncategorizedKaup Taluk Level Football Tournament was successfully held on 2nd September 2026. In the event 8 boys and 3 girls teams were participated. Mr. Jayashankara K, Principal, St. Mary’s Pre University College welcomed the guests. The tournament was inaugurated by Mrs. Maria Jacintha Furtado, Retired Lecturer, St Mary’s P U College, Shirva by lighting the lamp. Mr. Julian Rodrigus, Vice President, Shirva Parish Council and K. R. Patkar, President, Alumni Association, St. Mary’s P U College, Shirva and Mr. Sujith, Sports Coordinator, Kaup Taluk were the chief guest of the program. The inauguration ceremony was presided by Very Rev. Fr. Charles Menezes, Correspondent, Don Bosco and St. Mary’s Institutions. Mr. Joseph D’Souza, Physical Director, St. Mary’s Pre University College proposed Vote of Thanks. Result: St. Mary’s PU College, Shirva, the Boys bagged Winners and St. John’s Composite PU College, Shankarapura the Runners. St. Mary’s PU College, Shirva girls team become the Winners and St. John’s Composite PU College, Shankarapura became the Runners.... FOUNDER’S DAY CELEBRATIONSeptember 2, 2026UncategorizedThe Founders day was celebrated on 26th August 2026. The day was dedicated to honour the vision and mission of Msng. Hilary Gonsalves. The program began by invoking prayer by the students of P.U college section. Mr. Jayashankara K,Principal, St Mary’s PU College Shirva with a speech by paying homage to the Founder of our Institution. On behalf of all, SPL and CPL paid homage by garlanding the statue of Msng. Hilary Gonsalves.... INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION 2026September 2, 2026UncategorizedThe 80th Independence Day was celebrated in our college on 15th August 2026. Ln. Dr. Grynal D Mello, President , Lions Club Shirva was the Chief Guest of the program. Rev. Fr. Charles Menezes, Correspondent, Don Bosco and St. Mary’s Institutions was the president of the program. Mr. Julian Rodrigues, Vice President, Shirva Parish Church Council, Mr. K. R. Patkar, President, St.Marys’s Alumni Association were present in the program. Mr. Jayashankara K, Principal, St. Mary’s Pre University College welcomed the guests. The flag was hoisted by the Chief Guest, Ln. Dr. Grynal D Mello and he memorized the sacrifices of freedom fighters. Very Rev. Fr. Charles Menezes addressed the students The winners of various competitions were honored with prizes. 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 and members of various associations were participated in the program.... INAUGURATION OF VARIOUS ASSOCIATIONSAugust 7, 2026UncategorizedThe followings associations are inaugurated in our institution. Inauguration ceremony of All India Catholic University Federation (AICUF) of our institution was conducted on 24th June 2026. Fr. Merwyn Fernandes S J and Ms. Salomi D’Souza are the guest of the program. The program was followed by an orientation by the guests. Commerce Club was inaugurated on 8th July 2026. Mr. Kuldeep Shetty, Founder, Sai Accountables Educational Training Institution, Udupi was the chief guest of the program. Mr. Jayashankara K, Principal , St. Mary’s PUC, Shirva was the president of the program. All commerce students and staff members were present in the program. The Literary Club our institution was inaugurated on 9th July 2026. Mrs. Anna Sowmya Soans ,English Teacher, Don Bosco English Medium School, Shirva was the chief guest and the program was presided by Mr. Jayashankara K, Principal ,St. Mary’s PUC, Shirva. Staff members and members of literary committee were present in the program. Women’s Club of our institution was inaugurated on 22nd July 2026. Mrs. Jyothi Mahadev, Writer and Hypnotherapist was the chief guest and the program was presided by Mr. Jayashankara K, Principal , St. Mary’s PUC, Shirva. All girl students were present in the program.... INVESTITURE CEREMONY AND FRESHER’S DAYJuly 29, 2026UncategorizedThe program was conducted on 4th July 2026 at Saude Sabha Bhavan with the objective of welcoming the newly admitted students and providing them with an overview of the institution values. Mr. K R Patkar, President, St. Mary’s Alumni Association and Mr. Julian Rodrigues, Vice President, Parish Pastoral Council, Shirva were the chief guests. The program was presided by Rev. Fr. Charles Menezes, Correspondent, St. Mary’s PU College, Shirva. Mr Jayashankara K, Principal welcomed the gathering. The student council was symbolically inaugurated by the chief guest Mr. K R Patkar. The college council members took the oath promising to uphold the values and responsibilities entrusted to them. The chief guest addressed the gathering with an inspiring note. He memorized the student life and emphasized the values that an student should have during their studies. The correspondent Rev. Fr. Charles Menezes congratulated the council members and graced with best wishes. The program concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Mr. Royston Quadros, Lecturer in Commerce. Mrs. Sushmitha Moolya, Lecturer in Commerce compered the program. The program was followed by cultural activities by the students.... PROCESSION ON DRUG ABUSEJuly 29, 2026UncategorizedA procession was undertaken on 29th June 2026 by Shirva Police Station and St. Mary’s PU College. The rally marching from the college though main street of Shirva. DYSP Mr.Vijay Prasad inaugurated the Police Constable Recruitment banner in Shirva Bus Stand. He advised the students about the drug addiction and aware of the drugs. Mr.Ajmath Ali, Circle Inspector,Kaup, Mr. Manjunatha Marabada, Inspector,Shirva Police Station, Mr. Lohith Kumar, Sub Inspector, Mr. Melwyn Arahna, President, Udupi Catholic Sabha, Mr. Jayashankara K ,Principal, St. Mary’s PU College, Shirva, staff members and public present in the programme. Mr. Manjunatha Marabada, Inspector, Shirva Police Station has delivered a talk on drugs on the occasion of ‘Drugs Free India’ on 23rd June 2026 for PUC students.... PTA ANNUAL MEET AND EXCELLENCE PROGRAMME 2026June 16, 2026UncategorizedPTA Annual Meet 2026 was held on 06/06/2026, Saturday at Soude Sabha Bhavan, Shirva. Mrs. Ashwini Aithal, HOD, Mathematics, Vidydayini English Medium School, Surathkal, Mr. Julian Rodrigues, Vice President, Church Pastoral Council were the guests of the programme. Rev. Fr. Charles Menezes, 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. Chief Guest, Mrs. Ashwini Aithal described about the life with the child. She mentioned “accept your children’s likes and dislikes” and give time to your child. She also advised the parents about their responsibilities towards their children. Also she mentioned “spend time with your children which will enhance the bondage within the family”. The program was followed by the felicitation to distinction holder students of 2PUC public exam 2026. Mrs. Priyanka Gomes readout the list of distinction holders. Rev. Fr. Charles Menezes congratulated the distinction holder students. In his presidential speech he appreciated the role of the teachers and graced the students. The program was concluded by the Vote of Thanks by Mrs. Prabha Shenoy.... FAREWELL PROGRAMMarch 23, 2026UncategorizedThe farewell Program “REMINISCE 2026” for Second PUC students was organized on 7th February,2026 at Soude Sabha Bhavan,Shirva. Rev. Fr. Rolwyn Arahna, Principal, Don Bosco English Medium School, Shirva was the chief guest of the program. Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Leslie Clifford D’ Souza, Correspondent of St Mary’s PU College, Shirva was the president of the program. Mr. Jayashankara K, Principal, St, Mary’s PU College, Shirva welcomed the gathering. Rev. Fr. Rolwyn Arahna motivated the students. Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Leslie Clifford D’ Souza blessed for their examination and future life. College C.P.L Miss. Jenisia Castelino proposed vote of thanks.... ORIENTATION PROGRAM – HOW TO FACE EXAMINATIONMarch 21, 2026UncategorizedThe Alumni Association of St. Mary’s PU College, Shirva has organized an orientation program for second year puc students and S.S.L.C students “How to Face Examination” on 5th of February,2026 at Soude Sabha Bhavan, Shirva. Jc. Rajendra Bhat K, Head Master, M.V Shastri Memorial High School, Inna was the resource person of the program. Mr. Ramraya Patkar , President of the St.Mary’s Alumni Association , Mr. Norbert Machado, Mr. Irwin D’Souza and staff members and students were present in the program....