On 2^nd October 2023 St. Mary’s High school and PUC section jointly celebrated ‘Gandhi Jayanti’ programme holding an assembly at our College Flag post for a floral tribute. Students invoked prayer.

 SPL Vinay V Achari gave a start to the assembly with orders. Principal Mr Jayashankar K. welcomed all, with the importance of ‘Gandhi Jayanti’ in relation to Education. All faculty members gave a floral tribute to the portrait of ‘Mahatma’.

Student Repersentative Subeeksha spoke on ‘Mahatma Gandhi’s life and the importance of ‘Gandhi Jayanthi’ to the students inparticular.

Mrs. Sabina Priya Noronha the Senior Teacher High School spoke on the Day’s importance and wished warm greetings to our Principal Jayashankar K. on his birthday too. Students also greeted with Birthday song.

Virgina of High School Section proposed vote of thanks. Charithrya compered the progamme. Students and Staff were present at this programme.

NSS unit and Our St. Mary’s PU students jointly took up ‘एक तारीख, एक घंटा, एक साथ’ – Cleanliness programme to dedicate a day to honour ‘Father of Our Nation’ – Mahatma Gandhi.

‘Swachhatha Divas’ was promoted by cleaning our college Garden, Playground and Front yard of the college. Principal, NSS Officer, Lecturers and all staff members joined hands in working together.

Principal Jayashankar K. and NSS Officer took lead in this work. NSS unit of our college reported the work on ‘Swacchatha’ to staff officer and college to the Department of Education.

‘Let us keep our surrounding clean and Grow Green.’

St. Mary’s PU College, Shirva Boys and Girls team participated in District Level Football Tournament held on 23-09-2023 at Green Valley PU College, Shiroor. Our College girls team declared as winners at Udupi District level and qualified for state level.

Best Striker – Rincia Anvita Dsouza – II Commerce

Best Goalkeeper – Shabari Sowjanya Shetty – I Commerce

Felicitation program was held in the college at morning assembly. The Correspondent V. Rev. Dr. Leslie C. Dsouza and Mr. Melwin Aranha Vice President, Parish Council, Our Lady of Health Church, Shirva honoured the students. The Correspondent addressed the students and congratulated the winners and Mr. Joseph Dsouza, the college Physical Director.

St. Mary’s PU College, Shirva, Community Health Centre and NSS unit of our college jointly took up the ‘World Suicide Control Day’ program at ‘Savud Saba Bhavan’ on 27-09-2023.

College Students invoked prayer. Mrs Maria Jacintha Furtado Principal Incharge welcomed all. Dr Ritika Salian of Udupi District Hospital inaugurated the function of medical camp. She spoke on Psychological Depression, mental stress and the student’s problems leading to suicide. Evaluating the incidents she communicated ‘Relief Measures’ with proper guidance.

With a view to care for the girl child ‘Adolescents Educational program’ was taken by Mrs. Vasanthi the Counsellor of Udupi District Hospital. She raised the need of Personal cleanliness, disciplined edible food system, modest clothing system are very much necessary. Clinical Psychologist Ms. Catherine Jenifer was present.

Lecturers – Mrs Juliana Dsouza proposed vote of thanks and Mrs. Glenisha Reshma Mendonca compered the program.

On 23-09-2023 St. Mary’s PU College, Shirva organized Kapu Taluk Level World Tourism Day Competitions.

Quiz Competition:

I – Krishika – St. Mary’s P U College, Shirva

II – Akash Gowda – Trisha P U College, Katpady

Debate Competition:

I – Surya -Trisha P U College, Katpady

II- Ananya Bhat – St. Mary’s P U College, Shirva

Rangoli Competition:

I – Chinthana – Poorna Prajna P U College, Admar

II – Thanvi – Poorna Prajna P U College, Admar

Essay Competition:

I – Nithisha – Poorna Prajna P U College, Admar

II – Dhaksha – Poorna Prajna P U College, Admar

2023 NSS day was celebrated on 23-9-2023. NSS members invoked prayer. NSS program officer Mrs Maria Jacintha Furtado welcomed. Mr Edward L Dsouza Principal of St. Lawrence PU College Moodubelle the guest of honour spoke on NSS day importance and NSS camp. Principal Jayshankar K addressed NSS members and bestowed wishes of the day. NSS leader Sameeksha read the prize list of NSS day -drawing, quiz and singing competitions. V. Rev. Dr. Leslie Clifford Dsouza Correspondent distributed the prizes to the winners. In his Presidential address he wished all members to become responsible students, NSS members to become useful family members and inculcate good culture to build the character.  Pranam of ID won the prize of NSS Day ‘Lucky Member’. All NSS members sang NSS song. Vote of thanks was proposed by convenor Ananya Bhat. Chaitra was the MC for the program. NSS members prepared lunch for all the guest and staff members. Program ended with fellowship lunch.

AICUF members of our college celebrated Nativity Feast on 12^th September 2023. The Principal Mr Jayashankar K Presided the function. Students offered flowers to Mother Mary. Mrs Juliana and Mrs Shalini AICUF Incharge Lecturers guided the students.

“You have to fight to reach your dream. You have to sacrifice and work hard for it.” – Lionel Messi

On 11^th September 2023, St. Mary’s PU College Shirva organized Kapu taluk level Football tournament. The inaugural programme started with the prayer. The Principal Mr Jayashankar K welcomed the gathering. The tournament was inaugurated by Ln Urban Dsouza President, Old student Association St Mary’s College, Shirva.  Ln Melwin Aranha Vice President Parish Council Our Lady Of Health Church Shirva, Mrs. Flevy Dsouza, Secretary Parish Council Our Lady Of Health Church Shirva , Mrs. Leena Machado were the Chief Guest. V. Rev. Dr. Leslie C. Dsouza Presided the function. Mr. Joseph Dsouza Physical Director proposed the vote of thanks. 8 boys team and 3 girls team participated in the tournament. Validictory programme was witnessed by Mr. Wilson Rodrigues Vice President Shirva Grama Panchayath.

Tournament Result:

Boys:

Winners: Poornapajna P U College, Admar

Runners: St. Mary’s P U College, Shirva

Girls:

Winners: St. Mary’s P U College, Shirva

Runners: St. John’s P U College, Shankerpura

“The true teachers are those who help us think for ourselves”- Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

Teacher’s Day is celebrated on September 5, since it marks the birth anniversary of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, The students displayed their loveand affection for the teachers by arranging the morning assembly at the college ground. It started by prayer song sung by high school students. CPL Pavan welcomed the gathering. The Principal Mr Jayashankar K and High school senior teacher Mrs. Sabina Priya Noronha offered flowers to the portrait of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. Shreeraksha class 10^th and Jeenal 2^nd PUC spoke about the significance of teachers’ day. DCPL and SPL presented gift to the teachers as their token  of love and respect. Principal in his speech appreciated the dedication of teachers to the students. SPL Vinay delivered the vote of thanks. Freeda 2^nd PUC compere the program. Games were conducted for the Teachers and prizes were distributed to the winners in the evening.

On 1^st September 2023, St. Mary’s PU College Shirva organized Kapu taluk level Kabaddi tournament. The inaugural programme started with the prayer. In-charge Principal Mrs Maria Jacintha Furtado welcomed the gathering. The tournament was inaugurated by Ln Charles Mohan Noronha. Ln Melwin Aranha Vice President Parish Council Our Lady Of Health Church Shirva, Mrs Savitha Poojari President Grama Panchayat Shirva were the Chief Guest. V. Rev. Dr. Leslie C. D’Souza Presided the function. 7 boys teams and 3 girls teams participated in the tournament. Mr. Joseph D’souza Physical Director proposed the vote of thanks.

Tournament Result:

Boys:

Winners: Al Ihsan P U College, Muloor

Runners: St. Mary’s P U College, Shirva

Girls:

Winners: Poornapajna P U College, Admar

Runners: St. Mary’s P U College, Shirva