Puttur: St Philomena College - Scaling new heights with green campus, ranks, RD parade


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Puttur, Jan 19: The ministry of human resource and development, government of India, has identified St Philomena College, Puttur as one of the best performing institutions with green smart campus, among 69 higher educational institutions in India focusing on cleanliness, waste management, water conservation and water management.

The institution has been constantly making all the necessary efforts in executing the guidelines of MHRD in the sphere of Swachhta on and off the Campus. The College has stood 4th in Karnataka in efforts to promote cleanliness in villages and making Indian villages open defection-free. The students of social work and the members of NSS, NCC and Eco Club have been actively involved in organizing various programmes and creating environmental awareness among the rural masses. This has been well appreciated and placed on record by the MHRD. The MHRD in its Handbook of Institutional achievements in ‘Swachh Campus Ranking 2019’ recorded the efforts of St Philomena College along with other 68 higher educational institutions.

St Philomena College, Puttur was founded in 1958 by Msgr Antony Patrao, who conscientiously believed that education was the best means of empowerment. In the nascent stages of its growth, the College showed all the signs of becoming a centre of excellence.

Affiliated to Mangalore University, managed by the Catholic Board of Education and recognized by the UGC under 2(f) and 12B, the Institution endeavours to treat the primary stakeholders in six UG and six PG programmes to a rewarding educational experience. On the basis of growth and achievements, the NAAC re-accredited the Institution at 'A' grade in the third cycle.

In the academic year 2019-20, the college has recorded tremendous achievements in curricular, co-curricular and extracurricular activities.

Nine ranks in Mangalore University examinations: In undergraduate degree examinations held in the month of April/May 2019, the College has bagged six ranks.

In BSc, Madhura P K, daughter of Dr P S Krishna Kumar and Jayashree of Sanjaya Nagara, Darbe, Puttur taluk has bagged the eighth rank with 94.64 percent, and Christel Livia Mascarenhas, daughter of Francis E Mascarenhas and Florine D’Souza of Mangala Padavu, Bantwal taluk has secured ninth rank with 94.10 percent.


From top left: Madhura, Christel, Roshni, Shabana, Shivani, Thashreefa

In BBA, Roshni M Y, daughter of M G Yasmin Pasha and Salika of Somawarpet, Coorg district has secured the third rank with 91.16 percent and Shabana, daughter of Noor Mohammad and Farida of Nekkilady, Uppinangady has secured the fourth rank with 88.66 percent of marks.

In BCA, Shivani, daughter of Mohan T P and Shashikala B of Kallare, Puttur has bagged the seventh rank with 95.44 percent.

In BA, Thashreefa Jahan, daughter of Abdul Azeez and Sameena U of Nekkilady, Uppinangady has secured the eighth rank with 84.60 percent of marks.

In postgraduate degree examinations held in the month of May 2019, the PG centre of the College bagged three ranks.


Navya, Aparna, Chaithra

In MCom, Navya Bhat, daughter of N Narendra Bhat and Usha N Bhat of Darbe, Puttur bagged the first rank with 8.25 CGPA, and Aparna G, daughter of Ganapathi L and Sheela of Nehru Nagara, Puttur secured the 10th rank with 8.05 CGPA.

In MSc mathemtics, Chaithra B J, daughter of Jayaraj Yelchithaya and Vani of Gonikoppal, Coorg district secured the first rank with 8.96 CGPA.

Participation of NCC officer and cadets in Republic Day Parade at New Delhi: NCC officer and two NCC cadets of the College have been selected to participate in the prestigious Republic Day Parade on January 26, 2020 in New Delhi.

NCC officer, Lt Johnson David Sequeira, assistant professor of bachelor of social work (BSW) has been selected as contingent officer of Karnataka and Goa directorate to train the cadets in New Delhi.


Lt Johnson David Sequeira, Chethan P, Mahalasa Pai

Senior under officer Chethan P of first year BCA has been selected to Flag Area and Prime Minister’s rally. Junior under officer Mahalasa Pai of first year BCom has been selected to participate in cultural event which will be presented on the occasion of VIP's visit.

The correspondent of the College Fr Alfred J Pinto, principal Prof Leo Noronha and campus director Fr Dr Antony Prakash Monteiro expressed their happiness and appreciation over the remarkable achievement of the college.

  

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  • YOUSUF, Bangalore

    Mon, Jan 20 2020

    Great institution..... Most Rev Fr . Henry Casteleno was our Principal.... Great Man

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  • Evans Alex, Falnir mangalore.

    Mon, Jan 20 2020

    Reading about st.philomena college i get nostalgic,thinking about my student days there in the initial years of this college. I remembet with reverence the care and guidance of late.Henry casteleno.long live this great college and let it set new all round records in the the comity of institution of Eminence. heights

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  • Austin Goveas, Bejai, Mangalore/Sydney-Australia

    Mon, Jan 20 2020

    Reading this article and watching this pics I remembered my olden days. In the year 1979-80 I represented R.D.Parade from St. Aloysius High school Managalore. I was in 10th standard by then. Going thru lots of tuff selection in Naval wing, boat pulling 5 days a week at sultan Battery river. cross country daily 5 km. We were the first Banner winner that year (karnataka & Goa Contigent) and second in the Boat pulling competation all over India..
    I wish you guys a safe trip. congratulation. and best of luck..

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  • Joseph F. Gonsalves, Banner, Puttur / Mangalore

    Mon, Jan 20 2020

    Great foundation laid by Very Rev., Fr. Antony Patrao. Education's good foundation laid by Very Rev., Fr. Serravo, Very Rev., Fr ., Henry Casteleno, Very Rev.,Fr., J. B. D'Souza and further Principal's carried out education's good work Plus students hard work yielded results of success in 100% to St Philomena college Puttur. where I studied.

    Thanks to the diligent hard work andb the good dreams of the Puttur accomplished by the Founder, previous and present principal's, former and present lecturers, former and present staff, former and present students and the donors for rendering their diligent sweat and support to the institution.

    May God bless all the survived and eternal rest to the departed souls.
    God bless me and to you also.

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  • Wilson Saldanha, Shirthady/ Kuwait

    Mon, Jan 20 2020

    My college during 1983-85. Very proud of it.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Sun, Jan 19 2020

    These Children are our New India ...

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