Bangalore Archdiocese

News by Sr. Bhagya Teresa
Photos : Stanley Bantwal and Team Mangaluru

Dec 16 : Assumption Kannada & English High School, Hiriyur in the Chitradurga District celebrated its Silver Jubilee in a grand manner on December 15, 2018. Manager cum Correspondent Rev. Fr Franklin D'Souza welcomed the dignitaries.

His Excellency Most Rev. Dr. Francis Serrao Sj was the president of the programme and he inaugurated the programme by lighting of the lamp. Rev. Fr Stany Dcunha, Editor of Jubilee Souvenir organized release of the souvenir 'Belli Kirana". His Excellency Most Rev. Dr. Francis Serrao Sj released the souvenir.

Kannada medium Head Master Mr. Henry Crasta read the report. In his report he enumerated the achievements of Assumption High school.

Shri. K. Matthai administrator of 'SAKALA' Mission of government of Karnataka was the chief guest. In his address he congratulated Assumption School for wonderful achievements. Another guest Mrs. Poornima Srinivas, MLA of Hiriyur constituency, spoke about how to build the future being in the present. She enlightened parents and children regarding importance of education.

Rev. Fr Stany Mariyappa is the founder of Assumption Highs school, Hiriyur which was founded in 1993. In his message he thanked God for his mercy towards the Assumption school. Mr. Anthony DDPI of Chitradurga District addressed the gathering.

Rev. Fr. Veeresh Vincent Moras Secretary, Mount Carmel Education Society of Diocese of Shimoga was another guest. In his speech he spoke about 'What is the real education? Where it starts?'. He told it starts in the family. Family environment should be condusive for the children.

Rev. Fr Roshan Pinto, Director of SMSSS - Chaitanya, Sr. Jude superior of St. Anne's Convent Hiriyur were other dignitaries.

Bishop honored Fr K Matthai, Fr Stany Mariyappa, MLA Ms. Poornima Srinivas, Fr Veeresh, DDPI Mr. Anthony and other dignitaries.

Then Bishop addressed the gathering and later blessed them. In his speech he highlighted the importance of education and parenting. Manager and Correspondent Fr Franklin D'Souza honoured the Bishop.

English medium Head Mistress Sr. Bhagya Theresa formally thanked every one. Then cultural programme followed.

Teachers Dyanandappa and Ms. T. Anitha compered the programme.

Children gave beautiful 18 programmes as the part of jubilee celebrations.