On 26th August 2023 Founders day was celebrated. The day was dedicated to honour the vision and mission of Msng. Hilary Gonsalves. The programme began by invoking prayer by the students of High school section. High School Senior teacher Sr Brijidth Madtha welcomed the gathering. The event is graced by Mrs Maria Jacintha Furtado, In-charge Principal of 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. Mr Joseph D’Souza Physical Director proposed the vote of thanks.
The 77th Independence Day was celebrated with great joy at our college. V. Rev. Dr. Leslie Clifford D’souza had Presided the function. President of Lions Club Shirva Ln. Felix Dsouza was the chief guest. Principal Mr. Jayashankar welcomed the guests. The chief guest hoisted the National flag and addressed the students. The Correspondent interacted with students discussing the importance of tricolor and how it should be lived in our lives. Independence Day competitions prizes were distributed to the winners. Sr. Brijith proposed the vote of thanks. The programme was witnessed by members of Lions Club Shirva, Old student association members. At the end sweets were distributed to the students.
NSS unit installation of St. Mary’s PUC- Shirva held on 15/07/2023 in the morning at the college hall.
Mr. Jayashankar. K. – Principal- in-charge welcomed. College Correspondent Very. Rev. Fr. Dr. Leslie C. D’souza inaugurated the installation ceremony of NSS unit with the lighting of the lamp. President of the function wished and blessed the NSS Unit; to bring laurels to the institution.
Mr. Edward L. D’souza Principal-in-charge of St. Lawrence PUC Moodubelle gave the ‘Bird’s Eye View’ of NSS Organisation with his rich experiences.
Chief guest Mrs. Savitha Ermal – NSS Divisional Program Co-ordinator of Udupi, Kodagu and Mangalore Districts spoke on ‘NSS Members’ from college unit to national level; How best they can develop positively – To become responsible citizens.
Madam Savitha was felicitated with a shawl, garland and memento from the NSS Unit of the college. NSS Unit head Sameeksha introduced the chief guest.
Medicinal saplings were planted to aim at ‘Protect the Mother Earth’ by the guest, student members and officers.
Mrs. Maria Jacintha Furtado – NSS Program Unit Officer of the college donated medicinal saplings and proposed vote of thanks.
Unit member Deekshith Acharya compered NSS Installation Program. Kum. Ananya Bhat was the convenor. One Hundred member students, Lecturers, Non- Teaching Staff, Vice President of ‘Our Lady of Health Church Shirva’ Mr. Melwyn Aranha were present.
Excellence day and parent teacher meeting was held on 27 June 2023. V. Rev. Dr. Leslie Clifford Dsouza had presided the function. National level Best Teacher Awardee Kudhi Vasanth Shetty was the chief guest. Distinction holders for the academic year 2022-23 were felicitated on this occasion. New PTA was formed for the academic year 2023-24.
Election for the CPL, DCPL was held on 24 June 2023. This election provided an opportunity to the students of I PUC II PUC to witness and exercise their fundamental right to vote.
Orientation programme was organised for PUC students in the college auditorium ‘Saud Sabha Bhava’ on 15 June 2023. The Correspondent V. Rev. Dr. Leslie Clifford Dsouza presided the function. Ms. Rashmi Malya, Ashel Castalino, Nandakishore of MAHE ( Manipal Academy of Higher Education) were the resource persons. The programme was sponsored by Ms Veeda Almeida (Alumini of SMPUC), Keerthan Pai and Kisha Pai of Invenger Technologies and Sakar Foundation. Principal Mr Jayashankar welcomed the guests and Senior lecturer Maria Jacintha Furtado rendered vote of thanks.
A new borewell was inaugurated at our college sponsored by Ln. Stany Jacintha Dsouza, Shanthigudde, Kalathur under the project of Lions Club Shirva Manchakal. The project was inaugurated by Lions District Governor Dr. Nery Cornelio. The Correspondent V. Rev. Dr. Leslie Clifford Dsouza blessed the occasion. The programme was witnessed by Office bearers and members of Lions Club Shirva Manchakal.
Farewell function in honour of Mrs. Amanda Muriel Sequeria, Principal St. Mary’s PU College, Shirva on the eve of her superannuation on 31 May 2023. The correspondent V. Rev. Dr. Leslie Clifford Dsouza presided the function.
On this occasion we wish her happy, healthy and peaceful retired life.
