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By, Sr. Jesintha Crasta BS

The St. Raymond’s Educational Institutions celebrated its Annual Day with great pomp and ceremony on 21^st November 2024. The event was graced by distinguished guests. Rev. Sr. Dr. Lilly Pereira BS, the Provincial Superior and Corporate Manager Bethany Educational Society, Mangalore Province, who presided over the function as the President of the day.

The esteemed guests for the Annual day were Rev. Fr. Dr. Ivan Dsouza, Head of the Chair in Christianity, Mangalore University; Mr. H R Eshwar, BEO, Mangalore South, who was the Chief Guest of the day; Sr. Vithalis BS, Superior of St. Raymond's Convent; Dr. G. Shwetha, an alumna of our institution; and Mr. Ahammed Bava, Reporter, Daijiworld Media Pvt. Ltd, and an alumnus of our institution, who were the Guest of Honour.

The event was organised by Sr. Vidya BS, Headmistress of Aided St. Raymond's High School; Sr. Shanthi BS, Headmistress of St. Raymond's English Medium High School; and Sr. Jesintha Crasta BS, the Principal of St. Raymond's College.

The programme commenced with a prayer song, followed by a Annual Report presented by Sr. Vidya BS highlighting the institution's achievements and progress over the past year. Sr. Jesintha Crasta BS welcomed the distinguished guests and the gathering.  The President of the programme, Rev. Sr. Dr. Lilly Pereira, inaugurated the event by unfurling the coconut inflorescence. Rev. Fr. Dr. Ivan Dsouza blessed the gathering with his prayers and words of wisdom.The Chief Guest Mr. H R Eshwar addressing the gathering emphasised   the uniqueness of each child and parents approach towards growth of the child.

The President of the programme, Rev. Sr. Dr. Lilly Pereira BS, addressed the gathering, emphasizing the importance of education and values. The event featured a variety of cultural programmes, including dances, songs, and skits, performed by the students. The performances were well-appreciated by the audience.

The event concluded with a vote of thanks proposed by Ms. Megha Lecturer in BCA Department MS. Melinda Dsouza Lecturer in Commerce Department Mastered the Ceremony.

Overall, the Annual Day celebration was a grand success, and we are grateful to our esteemed guests, staff, parents and students for making it a memorable event.