Media Release

Mangaluru, Feb 4: ‘Founder’s day’ was celebrated in Lourdes Central School on February 4, 2022 in the school campus. An assembly with prayer, prayer song and intentions gave an initial start. An apt thought for the day was given by Rhea Lobo of Class VIII. The significance of the day was effectively presenedby Amoura Pinto of Class VIII. Lydia D’souza a pioneer staff member gave a full-fledged tribute to late Fr Bernard L D’souza by her words of remembrance after which a floral tribute was offered by the principal Fr Robert D’souza, the vice principal Belita Mascharenhas, Fr Anush D’cunha S J, the head boy, head girl and few students.

The principal Fr Robert D’Souza gave an inspirational message to the Lourdites saying “Self Discipline is Self Respect” He further advised the students to trust themselves, respect others and believe in themselves. He encouraged the students to focus more on academics and affirmed that that this focus would keep them disciplined and at peace. Fr Principal spoke on ‘Our Founder – late Fr Bernard L D’Souza’ as an exemplary personality and a great visionary who brought out the best by putting up this ‘Lourdes Central School’.

The programme was highlighted by a role play on the founder which was enacted by the students of Class VI and VII. Ayaan Khan of Class VII delivered the vote of thanks to wind up the celebrations. The programme was compered by Vraddhi Jain of Class VIII.

All the classes exhibited unique charts on Late Fr Bernard L D’souza which highlighted his incomparable and distinct values.