Mangalore Diocese News

Media Release

Vamanjoor, Nov 29 : The St. Raymond’s Educational Institutions celebrated its Annual Day with great pomp and ceremony on 21st November 2024. The event was graced by distinguished guests. Rev. Sr. Dr. Lilly Pereira BS, the Provincial Superior and Corporate Manager Bethany Educational Society , Mangalore Province, who presided over the function as the President of the day.

The esteemed guests for the Annual day were Rev. Fr. Dr. Ivan Dsouza, Head of the Chair in Christianity, Mangalore University; Mr. H R Eshwar, BEO, Mangalore South, who was the Chief Guest of the day; Sr. Vithalis BS, Superior of St. Raymond's Convent; Dr. G. Shwetha, an alumna of the institution; and Mr. Ahammed Bava, Reporter, Daijiworld Media Pvt. Ltd, and an alumnus of the institution, who were the Guest of Honour.

The event was organised by Sr. Vidya BS, Headmistress of Aided St. Raymond's High School; Sr. Shanthi BS, Headmistress of St. Raymond's English Medium High School; and Sr. Jesintha Crasta BS, the Principal of St. Raymond's College.

The programme commenced with a prayer song, followed by an Annual Report presented by Sr. Vidya BS highlighting the institution's achievements and progress over the past year.Sr. Jesintha Crasta BS welcomed the distinguished guests and the gathering. The President of the programme, Rev. Sr. Dr. Lilly Pereira, inaugurated the event by unfurling the coconut inflorescence. Rev. Fr. Dr. Ivan Dsouza blessed the gathering with his prayers and words of wisdom. The Chief Guest Mr. H R Eshwar addressing the gathering emphasised the uniqueness of each child and parents approach towards growth of the child.

The President of the programme , Rev. Sr. Dr. Lilly Pereira BS, addressed the gathering, emphasizing the importance of education and values. The event featured a variety of cultural programmes, including dances, songs, and skits, performed by the students. The performances were well-appreciated by the audience.

The event concluded with a vote of thanks proposed by Ms. Megha Lecturer in BCA Department. MS. Melinda Dsouza Lecturer in the Commerce Department Mastered the Ceremony.

Overall, the Annual Day celebration was a grand success, and they are grateful to their esteemed guests, staff, parents and students for making it a memorable event.