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Mangaluru, April 19, 2024 : St Aloysius Institute of Education, a renowned college of teacher education of the city inaugurated the Student Council for the academic year 2024-25 here. Rev. Fr Vishwas Misquith SJ, (Secretary & Treasurer, Mangalore Jesuit Educational Society), was the Chief Guest. In his address, he said, “Education is the process of acquiring knowledge, skills, values, and habits. Even though it's limited to formal settings like schools and colleges; education happens through various forms, including self-learning, experience, and interactions with others. Education empowers individuals to understand the world around them, develop critical thinking skills, and contribute positively to society. The student council in an educational institute serves as the voice of the student body, advocating for their needs, concerns, and interests. It bridges the gap between the students and the administration, ensuring that student perspectives are considered in decision-making processes. Student council provides students with opportunities to develop leadership skills such as teamwork, problem-solving, and decision-making. These skills, especially, for teacher-trainees, are invaluable for their personal growth and future success in various aspects of their professional life and it also helps them to inculcate desirable qualities like confidence, integrity, and responsibility to effectively manage their classrooms and to assume any responsibility in their school in the future.” He wished the students council 2024-25 may help in promoting a sense of belonging, and fostering a positive and inclusive culture among the trainee teachers.

Speaking on the occasion, the Principal, Dr Farita Viegas, extended congratulations to each member of the student council 2024-25, and she said, “the members of the student council have been entrusted with the important responsibility of representing their peers’ interests and ideas. This is a significant opportunity to develop enthusiasm, spirit of service and collaboration. The role as council members will involve a variety of tasks, including organizing events, confronting new challenges and multi-tasking in days to come.”

Lavisha (B. Ed second year), and the group invoked God’s blessings. Senina (B. Ed second year), rendered the welcome address. Mrs Sandhya (faculty) administered the oath to the new council members. Yashaswi and the group performed a dance. Rajalakxmi (B. Ed second year), proposed the vote of thanks. Sr Lydia Miranda (B. Ed second year) compered the programme. Mrs Delna Lobo (Vice Principal), staff in-charge, organised the programme. The National Anthem was sung at the end of the programme.