Don Bosco Primary School, Dabolim

The Goan Welfare Society, Kuwait, in collaboration with Don Bosco’s Konkan Development Society (KDS) Odxel, felicitated the toppers of the Goa Board SSC Examination 2025–2026 on 3^rd July at Don Bosco Primary School, Dabolim.

The felicitation ceremony was held during a Special Assembly in honour of St. Dominic Savio. The programme was attended by members of the Goan Welfare Society, Kuwait, the Awardees and their families, staff members of KDS and the staff and students of Don Bosco Primary School.

The programme commenced with a prayer service conducted by the students. The guests were warmly welcomed by Fr. Royston D’Souza, Executive Director of KDS. Tr. Natasha then presented a short video highlighting the life, virtues, principles and inspiring work of St. Dominic Savio, encouraging students to emulate his values of faith, humility and service.

The Chief Guest, Mr. Julio Cardozo, Chairman of the Goan Welfare Society, Kuwait, addressed the gathering and spoke about the Society’s scholarship programme, its objectives and its commitment to recognising and supporting deserving students.

The awards ceremony was conducted by Mr. Jose Crasto of the KDS and Ms. Tracy Fernandes, In-Charge of Don Bosco School, Dabolim.

Fr. Royston D’Souza and Mr. Julio Cardozo presented certificates and awards to the Grade X toppers, Ms. Saanvi Madgaonkar of Chowgule Education Society’s St. Joseph’s Institute and Mr. Ayush Vernekar of Saraswat Vidyalaya High School, Khorlim, in recognition of their outstanding academic achievement.

The guests were honoured with tokens of appreciation, followed by a vote of thanks expressing gratitude to everyone who contributed to the success of the event. The assembly concluded with the School Anthem and the National Anthem.

Don Bosco Primary School, Alto Dabolim, observed International Yoga Day with enthusiasm and participation from students and teachers. The programme began with a prayer seeking the blessings of the Almighty. Tr. Sayeda welcomed everyone and highlighted the importance of Yoga Day. Students performed a lively Yoga Freeze Dance under the guidance of Tr. Simbran. Meditation and breathing exercises were conducted by students under the guidance of Tr. Yashwant, promoting mindfulness and well-being. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Tr. Kavita, followed by the School Anthem and National Anthem. The event was hosted by Disha Naik (Std 2) and Nikhil Dunna (Std 4), trained by Tr. Samidha.

A Special Assembly was organized to celebrate the Konkani Language, showcasing the enthusiasm and talents of students from Nursery to Grade 4. The event was hosted by Teacher Samidha.

The Pre-Primary classes presented a delightful section of rhymes through singing, while the Grade 1 students recited rhymes with great confidence. The Grade 2 students engaged the audience by sharing interesting riddles.

Representing Grade 3, Nikhil Dunna, trained by Teacher Yashwant, delivered a speech highlighting the importance of the Konkani language. Similarly, Sreeraj Prabhu from Grade 4 presented a short and meaningful speech on the same theme.

The School In-charge addressed the gathering with a few inspiring words. The assembly concluded with the singing of the School Anthem, followed by the National Anthem.

The Republic Day celebration was conducted with great pride and patriotism on the school premises. The campus was decorated with the National Flag and tricolor ribbons, creating a vibrant and patriotic atmosphere.

Tr. Sneha began the programme by welcoming the staff and students, followed by the unfurling of the National Flag by the School In-Charge Mrs Tracy Fernandes. The staff and students saluted the flag with respect. Tr. Yashwant read out the Preamble to the Constitution and everyone repeated it with their hand on their heart. This was followed by the National Anthem and the Flag Song.

Tr. Sonia spoke briefly about the importance of Republic Day. A Std IV student delivered a speech on Constitutional values and unity. The students presented a patriotic song and an animated video was shown. The School In-Charge addressed the gathering with inspiring words.

The celebration concluded with the School Anthem.

The School Biennial Gathering held on 23^rd January 2026 was a grand success, filled with joy and enthusiasm! The students were the true stars of the event, showcasing their talents through vibrant dance performances, melodious songs, an engaging fashion show and a meaningful mime. Each presentation beautifully reflected the theme, “Eco Warriors Nurture Nature to Secure the Future,” spreading awareness about environmental conservation. The programme also highlighted the creativity and dedication of the Teachers in carefully selecting and organizing each event. A special item was the Konkani poem ‘Mhadei’, composed and recited on the occasion by Teacher Priyanka.

The collaborative efforts of students and teachers made the event memorable. Parents expressed great happiness and appreciation for the well-organized programme, especially for adhering strictly to the scheduled timings. They admired the smooth flow of events and thematic interludes that ensured there were no dull moments. The hard work put into song selection, costumes, training, and final execution was clearly evident.

Bro. Charles D’Souza, Manager of Regina Mundi High School, praised the initiative of creating environmental awareness among young learners. Chief Guest Lester Pinto appreciated the small efforts made with great love, which he witnessed throughout the event. Guest of Honour Mrs. Sanjana Kerkar, (ADEI Admin Mormugao), was impressed by the planning and execution of the function.

The festival of Christmas was celebrated with great joy and enthusiasm by the students and staff of the school. The school auditorium was beautifully decorated with creative Christmas-themed decorations prepared by the students, adding charm and festivity to the occasion. The programme began with a warm welcome, followed by a short  prayer service highlighting the importance of Christmas and its values of love, sharing, kindness and joy. Teachers sang joyful Christmas carols, spreading festive cheer, while students presented a lively dance performance.

The arrival of Santa Claus was the highlight, bringing happiness and excitement to the children. Prizes were distributed to competition winners, and the School In-Charge appreciated everyone’s efforts. The celebration concluded with the School and National Anthems. Students received Christmas goodies from Mr. Edgar Melo Furtado, a long-time donor and supporter of the School.

A special Teachers’ programme with fun games and lunch sponsored by the Management made the celebration memorable.

International Girl Child Day was celebrated at Don Bosco School, Alto-Dabolim on November 19th, 2025 with great enthusiasm. The programme began with a prayer by Leasia from Grade 4 and a prayer song, followed by a pledge led by Goutami of Grade 2. Teacher Sonia spoke on the significance of the day, sharing her own experiences. The School In-charge welcomed the guests: Mrs. Maria A. Almeida, Mrs. Antonia Paes, ex-student Shreya Sannaki, and Teacher Sneha Sawant.

Mrs. Almeida engaged students through interactive acts demonstrating gender equality in daily life. Shreya encouraged students to believe in themselves, try new things, face fears, and remain kind. Teacher Sneha emphasized hard work and daily discipline for success. Tokens of appreciation were presented to the guests.

A meaningful play on girl child education and an action song by Teacher Natasha energized the students. The event ended with the School and National Anthems, inspiring girls to aspire and lead confidently.

The festival of lights, Diwali was celebrated with great enthusiasm. The program began with a prayer and an address highlighting Diwali’s significance as the triumph of good over evil. The beautifully decorated auditorium, with vibrant wall hangings made by teachers, added festive charm. Students performed a delightful dance that reflected the spirit of Diwali. Prizes were awarded to the winners of the Diwali competition by the school In-Charge, who also appreciated the efforts of students and staff in making the event memorable. The celebration concluded with the school anthem and National Anthem, filling everyone with pride and unity.

A Special Assembly was held at our school to celebrate Mahatma Gandhi’s birth anniversary, also observed as the International Day of Non-Violence. The programme began with a prayer by Miss Diksha of Class I, followed by the School In-Charge Mrs. Tracy Fernandes, adorning Gandhiji’s portrait. Master Nikhil Dunna of Class III delivered a short speech on Gandhiji’s life and principles.           

Tr. Natasha presented a video on his journey. Ma’am Tracy then addressed the gathering, emphasizing Gandhiji’s values of truth, simplicity and non-violence. The assembly concluded with a pledge to follow his ideals. Primary students also watched the short film Chalo Jeete Hain.

On 25^th September 2025, Don Bosco Pre-Primary & Primary School Alto- Dabolim, participated in the ‘Ek Din, Ek Ghanta, Ek Sath” initiative organized by the Samagra Shiksha, Goa from 8 to 9 am. 

As part of the initiative, the staff and students of the School from Nursery to Std. 4 undertook cleaning activities on the school campus.  The Children participated enthusiastically! This was a good way of making them conscious of the importance of working together to keep the premises clean, neat and tidy.