Media Release
Mangaluru, Jun 26: ‘The greatest gift we can give our children is not just our time, but our willingness to become children again', beautifully remarked Challarapu Aneel Kumar, parent of Kedar Ved Vihaan Challarapu of pre-KG and Rudransh Shaurya C H of KG I, capturing the essence of the Kindergarten Bagless Day celebration, Family Moments & Memories, held on June 25 at St Aloysius Gonzaga School.
Appreciating the event Niveditha Shenoy, parent of Vidhi Shenoy of KG I said, “We came without knowing what to expect, but the activities created a joyful space for both parents and children. Hearing my daughter thank me at the end of the programme filled my heart with happiness.”
Srinivas Shenoy Basty, parent of Anaya Basty of KG II appreciated the efforts of the school management, staff, and organisers in making the event a success. The parent noted that the activities provided children with a refreshing break from screen time, encouraged creativity and active participation, and offered valuable opportunities for family bonding.
The programme began with a warm and cheerful procession, as parents entered the hall hand in hand with their children and received a special take-away from the principal, Fr Rohan D'Almeida SJ, and vice principal, Aparna Suresh.
The event commenced with a prayer song, followed by a welcome address by Averyl Rebello. The theme Family Moments & Memories was formally unveiled during the inauguration. The principal, vice principal, and parent and teacher representatives then symbolically assembled family-themed puzzle pieces and picture cut-outs, highlighting the vital role of unity, bonding, and shared experiences in family life. The significance of the day was explained by vice principal Aparna Suresh.
In his inaugural address, principal Fr Rohan D'Almeida SJ highlighted that the family is the foundation of society. He emphasized the values of love, sharing, and caring within families and underscored the importance of experiential learning through Bagless Day initiatives.
A delightful dance performance by the teachers added colour and enthusiasm to the celebration. Parents and children actively participated in a variety of activity corners, including art and craft, games, selfie booths, ramp walk, and Zumba. The activities provided opportunities for families to bond, learn, and create lasting memories together. Parents displayed remarkable creativity and participated with great enthusiasm.
The programme concluded with a vote of thanks proposed by Dayonara Joyce. The event was a joyful celebration of family bonding, experiential learning, and the cherished moments that strengthen relationships between parents and children.