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Mangaluru, Mar 8 : "There is no force more powerful than a woman determined to rise". 

A grand celebration was organised to celebrate the elegance of women in the school hall at St Theresa's School Bendur by the students of grade VIII to mark the International Women's Day on March 8, 2021.

The dignitaries present were Sr Philomene Saldanha, the Principal, Sr Lourdes, the Vice Principal and Mrs Sylvia D'Souza, Guest of Honour. The programme began with a prayer service. The atmosphere grew more exhilarating as the students depicted the signifying role of women in everyday life followed by a dance. The  men folk of Theresian family greeted all the women teachers with a flower and entertained with a song. The Guest of Honour for the day Mrs Sylvia D'Souza in her message told the girls to know their self worth, what they are capable of and to empower themselves with the best of the education. She emphasised the boys to respect and cherish the women in their lives and women around them.

This celebration brought happiness, entertainment and a sense of unity among all the women to keep excelling consistently. The programme was compered by Lian George  and Riona Mendonca proposed Vote of Thanks.