🕓 June 2, 2025
Kanajar, Jun 2: The inaugural ceremony for the academic year 2025–2026 of Lourdes English Medium School was held with enthusiasm and a renewed spirit, under the theme "Be the Change Maker".
The event began with a warm welcome, prayer, national pledge and cultural
performance by both staff and students. School correspondent Rev. Fr. Harold Pereira, Mr. Stany
Saldanha, Mrs. Fatima Priya Dsouza and Principal Mrs. Jasmine Pinto were the dignitaries present
on the occasion. The formal welcome was followed by the lighting of the lamp, symbolizing a
bright start to the academic year.
The ceremony honored Grade 10 achievers of the 2024–25 batch, with Rancia Castelino being the
school topper. The Principal addressed the gathering, introduced new staff and students and
outlined the expectations for the year. The highlights included the distribution of class teacher
responsibilities and the recognition of scouting and guiding unit leaders. The event concluded
with a message from Rev. Fr. Harold Pereira follwed by vote of thanks and the school anthem.
The meaningful celebration set a positive tone for the year ahead, reaffirming the school's
commitment to excellence and transformation.