Puttur: Parent Teacher Association General Body Meeting held at St Philomena College

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Puttur, 04 Sep 2016: The annual general body meeting of Parent Teacher Association (PTA) of St Philomena College here was held at College auditorium on September 1.

 

The principal of Lourdes Central School, Mangaluru Fr Robert D’Souza delivered the key note address on the topic ‘Role of parents in the present education system.’ He said, ‘Parents have a great deal of responsibility. They are their children’s first teacher. It is from parents, children can learn their culture, social skills, and get exposed to many experiences.’

 

 

The campus director Fr Dr Antony Praksah Monteiro highlighted the role of parents in making their children better citizens.

 

The correspondent Fr Alfred J Pinto delivered his presidential address.  

 

On this occasion, the head of department of Sanskrit Professor D Ishwara Shastry was felicitated on his superannuation.

 

The annual souvenir of the college ‘Philoprabha 2015-16’ was released by the chief guest.

 

PTA president Ganesh Rao welcomed the gathering. Professor Leo Noronha delivered his introductory speech. The secretary Dr Vijaya Kumar M presented the annual report. The treasurer Edwin D’Souza presented the statement of income and expenditure. Professor Maxim Carl conducted the election for various posts of new office bearers.  

 

The head of department of mathematics Professor Udaya K gave the details of parent-teacher-student interaction session. The joint secretary of PTA Vinaychandra proposed the vote of thanks. The faculty member Prashanth Rai compered the programme.