ANNUAL DAY 2017-CLASSES 6 TO 12

‘THE SCHOOL ANNUAL DAY’ of Lourdes central school (LCS) was celebrated with great zest, vibrancy and elation here on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 in Bejai Church Hall, Mangalore, with medley of events from each class woven around the theme “HAPPY CHILDREN HAPPY WORLD’. The programme commenced with a scintillating Welcome Dance.
Rt. Rev. Msgr Dennis Moras Prabhu, Vicar General, Diocese of Mangalore was the President of the function.The other dignitaries who graced the occasion were Rev. Fr. Wilson L. Vitus D’Souza, Manager, Lourdes Central School, Rev. Fr. Rohan Lobo, Asst. Parish Priest, Bejai Parish, PTEC President Dr. Vasudev Pai, Joint Secretary of PTEC Mrs. Ramona Mathias, Mr. StanyVaz, Vice President, Bejai Parish Pastoral Parishad, and Members of the Managing Committee.
Principal of the school Rev. Fr. Robert D’ Souza extended a warm welcome to all the dignitaries present.
Ms. Dilla Colaco member of the faculty introduced the President of our School Annual Day celebrations.
Rt. Rev. Msgr Dennis Moras Prabhu, Vicar General, Diocese of Mangalore and was felicitated for the valuable service rendered to the Diocese of Mangalore and the society at large by Rev. Fr. Wilson D’Souza and Rev. Fr. Robert D’Souza.
The Principal Rev. Fr. Robert D’ Souza presented the School Annual Report 2016-17.
Rt. Rev. Msgr Dennis Moras Prabhu, Vicar General, Diocese of Mangalore in his Presidential address ,appreciated and congratulated the participants. He congratulated the school for taking such an edifying topic which requires a quick moral action on everybody’s part. Young students are the future of our country and the world at large. Education should aim at holistic development of the students. He highlighted the simple life of Late President of India Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam which he said must be emulated by our young students, and become Abdul Kalam’s of tomorrow.
Manager of our school Rev. Fr. Wilson Vitus D’souza, in his address called upon parents and added “important values have to be inculcated and cherished in children. Education is growing in wisdom and not gathering knowledge”. He summarized education saying that education is competency, consciousness, compassion and commitment.

Then began the cultural bonanza where our ebullient students of the school presented an array of cultural programmes with colourful props depicting ‘Happy Children Happy World’. The two–hour long Cultural Show held the audience in awe and left them enlightened as the show culminated.
Students of class 6 adorned in their finery presented ‘Unity in Diversity, which brought out the essence of cultural diversity and rich heritage of the country. through a glittering dance and music.
‘Mangaluru’ showcased the rich cultural heritage of Kodial through vibrant folk dances, by students of class 7.
‘LCS instrumental in manifesting Happiness’, by the students of class 8, displayed the World of a Happy child in LCS through fusion of varied dances.
‘Happiness of a Girl Child’ by the students of class 9 projected the journey of a girl child from an unwanted thing to a celebrity in the society, was depicted through a brilliant Musical Drama,
‘A quintessential Pantomime’ performed by students of class 10 with exuberance, unmatched zeal and rhythm is a musical comedy which includes gags, comedy dancing, topical humour with a story loosely based on fairy tales, exuding a message that after all the trials there is Hope for a better tomorrow.
‘Worldwide Happiness’ a blend of dance, drama and mime by the students of class 11 & 12 was truly amazing : amazing act, amazing dance steps, and amazing costumes sending forth a powerful message – To be Happy with what you have and are, be generous with both and you won’t have to hunt for Happiness.
Ms. BelitaMascarenhas Vice -Principal rendered the vote of thanks.
The programme was beautifully compered by Shaina, Riya, Aleena, Vailusha, Janice, Afnan, Manish, Danish and Joshua