Media Release
Mangaluru, Jun 20: St Aloysius High School, Kodialbail, celebrated the feast of St Aloysius Gonzaga, the patron of the institution, on June 20 with great devotion and enthusiasm. The celebration brought together students, staff, alumni, and distinguished guests in a spirit of faith, leadership, gratitude, and service.
The programme commenced with a prayer service led by the Melody Club under the guidance of Reny Vas. The dignitaries were escorted to the dais and welcomed with roses. A warm welcome address was delivered by Nathasha D'Souza. The occasion was graced by Shambu Shetty, former assistant headmaster of St Aloysius High School, as the chief guest.
Fr Johnson Pinto SJ, headmaster, Lancy D'Souza, assistant headmaster, and representatives of the class 10 (1983 batch)— Anil Pinto, Celine Rego, and Lidwin D'Souza — were also present.
A major highlight of the programme was the investiture ceremony of the student council for the academic year 2026–27. The newly elected student leaders took the oath of office and pledged to serve the school with dedication, responsibility, and integrity.
The St Aloysius Gonzaga drawing competition was conducted by John Chandran. The prizes were announced and distributed by Sunitha Pais and Diana Lobo, recognising the creativity and artistic talents of the students. The school also expressed its appreciation to John Chandran for designing the stage backdrop and banner for the celebration.
The scholarship distribution ceremony followed, during which scholarships sponsored by the class 10 (1983 batch) were awarded to deserving students in recognition of their academic excellence and perseverance. The names of the recipients were announced by Edna Mascarenhas.
A special felicitation ceremony was held to honour the retired teachers of the institution. Anil Pinto, representing the class 10 (1983 batch), expressed heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for the invaluable contribution of the teachers in shaping the lives of generations of students. Members of the 1983 batch present on the occasion included Dr Rohan Mascarenhas, Mahesh, Sudeep Prabhakar, and Anil Pinto. The felicitation programme was coordinated by Linet Mathias.
The club inauguration followed, marking the formal commencement of the activities of the school's 23 clubs. The ceremonial lamp was lit by the dignitaries and club coordinators under the guidance of Linet Mathias, symbolising knowledge, creativity, and holistic development.
Addressing the gathering, chief guest Shambu Shetty inspired the students with his valuable message on leadership, discipline, and service. As a token of appreciation, Fr Johnson Pinto SJ presented a memento to the chief guest. Fr Johnson Pinto SJ then delivered the headmaster's message, encouraging students to emulate the virtues of St Aloysius Gonzaga and strive for excellence in all their endeavours.
The cultural segment of the programme featured a vibrant group dance by the students under the guidance of Shalma Saldanha and Chris Evert D'Souza. A meaningful skit portraying the life and values of St Aloysius Gonzaga was presented under the guidance of Bharathi N K, Ashika, and Praveen Monteiro.
The vote of thanks was proposed by the school pupil leader Rion Darren Pinto under the guidance of Reshma Mohan. The programme was compered by Lenora D'Souza of class 10E and Prinston Rodrigues of class 10E2 under the guidance of Sonal Lobo.
The celebration concluded on a joyful note, serving as a fitting tribute to St Aloysius Gonzaga and reinforcing the values of faith, leadership, gratitude, and service among the students.