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Mangaluru, Jan 20 : “If you’re brave enough to say goodbye, life will reward you with a new hello.” – Paulo Coelho

‘Jyothi Pradhan’ was organised for the outgoing students of class X and class XII of Lourdes Central School at the school grounds on 20th January 2024. To grace the occasion we had Manager Rev.Dr John Baptist Saldanha, Principal Rev Fr. Robert D’Souza, Vice Principals Mrs Belita Mascarenhas and Mrs Anita Thomas, Headboy, Arjun Kumar and Headgirl, Prajna K P.

The programme commenced at 8.00 am by invoking God’s blessings. Prayers of the faithful was led by the teachers Ms Deepa Dsouza, Ms Shaila Pereira, and Ms Linet D’Souza. The essence of the programme Jyothi Pradhan was observed by lighting the lamp by the dignitaries, teachers and students of classes X and XII.

The Vice Principal Mrs Belita Mascarenhas welcomed the gathering and enlightened on the significance of the day.

Emmanuel Furtado of class X A administered the pledge to the outgoing batch.

Mrs Roshni Jose, the coordinator senior secondary section shared a few words of love and appreciation.

Akshith P Ullal of class XII C shared his experience with the gathering and expressed his heartfelt thanks to the institution.

The Principal Rev. Fr Robert D’Souza addressed the students and told the students to go into the world, face the challenges and make a difference.

The Manager Rev Dr John Baptist Saldanha spoke on the occasion and asked the students to read the Holy Scripture and connect with God Almighty, as our life is a gift of God. He also urged the students to be responsible and grow with values. He urged the parents to give good values to their children and asked the students to walk on their parents’ footsteps.

Vote of Thanks was delivered by Jovilla Rodrigues of class X C. The mementos were presented to the students by the Manager and the Principal. The programme concluded with the school anthem.

The programme was compered Ms Sharmila Culaco.