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Mangaluru, June 3, 2023 : St Aloysius Institute of Education, a leading college of teacher education of the city held its fifteenth Graduation Day here. The ceremony started with the academic procession which included dignitaries namely, the chief guest, Dr. Raju Krishna Chalannavar, Registrar (Evaluation), Mangalore University, Rev. Fr Praveen Martis SJ, Director, Dr Farita Viegas, Principal, Mrs Delna Lobo, Vice Principal and Convenor, Faculty and the graduating students who marched into the auditorium following the rhythms of the college band. The principal welcomed all the dignitaries, parents, faculty and graduands.

The president of the ceremony Rev. Fr Praveen Martis SJ, declared the graduation day 2023 open and in his presidential address he congratulated the graduands and said, “As graduates, you have made yourself proud by your hardwork. The College has facilitated the holistic growth of the students by providing different learning experiences. It has also helped the students to seek knowledge, inculcate qualities and values. You are all transformed from a student’s life to a teacher’s life, and you will transform the younger ones at your school entrusted to your care. The knowledge and skills you have acquired at St Aloysius B. Ed College through a variety of academic programmes and outreach activities would help you dedicate yourselves to the profession and make a difference in the lives of your students. As a teacher, love your profession and your subjects, and that will help you to impart knowledge in the right manner to your students. No matter where you are;always remember the core values of Jesuit Education to reform yourselves and form your students at your best.”

The chief guest, honourable Raju Krishna Chalannavar, in the graduation address said, “Graduation is an event where the academic journey stops and begins another journey into the real world, that is, beyond class rooms and routine works. This is where the graduates commence the exciting process of transforming their dreams into reality. Your journey will take you into unknown territory and on uncharted paths. While you cannot prepare for every single thing, you should know that success is guaranteed in the long run if you hold true to your values, and continually learn from experiences. No pain, no gain; and you should continue to challenge yourselves to achieve your best potential. You need to love what you do and you can achieve anything if you set a goal for your life. Life is eventually what you make of it.Institutions like St Aloysius B. Ed College are required for the significant development in education in a nation like India, which always strives to empower the marginalized and vulnerable groups of society. On its fifteenth graduation ceremony, it is evident that St Aloysius B. Ed Collegehas played a significant role in forming its student-teachers into professionals who would adjust and work as required by the schools.”

The principal presented a brief report of the academic activities conducted during the year 2020-22. Mrs Delna Lobo, Convenor, introduced the chief guest. Outgoing student council president Sr Eulalia Maria Lobo BS, delivered a valedictorian speech on behalf of her companions. Fr Praveen Martis SJ, president of the programme, honored the toppers of the batch 2020-22, Preemal Maria D Almeida and Sr Eulalia Maria Lobo BS with prizes. The outgoing student council president handed over the college flag to the newly elected president Preethi Pais, which symbolized the handing over of the responsibilities.

Venessa Pais and Sudheer Tony D’Souza (second year B. Ed), eloquently compered the programme. Mrs Delna Lobo, Vice Principal and convenor, organised the programme.