The 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.
The 77th Republic Day was celebrated in our college premises on 26th January 2026. The program was organized by the NCC unit of St. Mary’s College, Shirva.
Mr. Jayashankara K, Principal, St. Mary’s PU College was the chief guest of the program. Dr. Herald Monis, Principal, St. Mary’s College, Shirva, Mrs. Sabina Priya Noronha, Senior Teacher High School Section, Mrs. Pauline Lobo, Head Mistress, Don Bosco Higher Primary School were present in the program.
The staff members, office staffs and students of these three institutions were present in the program.
The 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.
The 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.
The 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.
The 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.
The 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 Dsa
21-09-25,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.
The 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.
The 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.
