Free uniform and books distributed to new students in St. Lawrence Kannada Medium HS
By Anil Belle
Bellevision Media Network
Udupi/M’Belle, 01 June 2017: The academic year 2017-18 commenced in St. Lawrence Kannada Medium High School, Moodueblle on Tuesday, 30 May 2017. Forty eight students who had joined the high school for the eighth standard from difference higher primary schools were welcomed. They were provided with free school uniform, school fees and note-books. This was made possible due to the generous donation of Rs. 70,000/- by Mr. Valerian Alva, Managing Director of Belle Charitable Trust and proprietor of London Sea Foods Limited. On his behalf, his sister, Mrs. Margaret Alva was present on this occasion.
The programme was presided over by Fr. Clement Mascarenhas, Correspondent of St. Lawrence educational Institutions. Mrs. Ranjani Hegde, President of Belle Grama Panchayat, Alphonse K. Alva, President of Parents-Teachers Association, Vincent Fernandes, Vice President of Parish Pastoral Council, Navin Correa, Principal of St. Lawrence PU College, Mrs. Leena D’Silva, Headmistress of St. Lawrence Kannada Medium High School.
Mrs. Leena D’Silva welcomed the guests, Valerian Crasta introduced the donor, Senior Teacher Mrs. Sarojini Kamath proposed the vote of thanks and Sudhir compered the programme.