Don Bosco Primary School, Dabolim

Don Bosco Pre-Primary and Primary School, Dabolim carried out the Government mandated initiative of ‘Swacchata Pakhwada’ with a variety of activities, engaging students from the Nursery to Grade 4 and involving every student. The Teachers prepared the students for various Assemblies, with live demonstrations and audio visual aids, on topics related to personal hygiene and cleanliness.

They organized competitions and activities revolving around the central theme of ‘Swachhata’(cleanliness), such as slogan writing, painting, model and chart-making, and collage work.  

To promote awareness, rallies were held in the surrounding areas, encouraging local members to participate in the cleanliness initiative. The SMS/PTA Executive Committee emphasized the importance of hygiene, particularly hand washing techniques and oral hygiene practices that children should be taught.

Class teachers collaborated with students to create informative charts as part of classroom activities. Additionally, parents supported their children by helping them construct various models pertaining to the cleanliness drive at home.

The culmination of ‘Swacchata Pakhwada’ was a school-wide exhibition, providing students a grand opportunity to showcase their presentations to parents and peers.

This initiative was an exciting and informative journey for the entire school community.

Teachers’ Day, observed on 5^th Sept.  in honour of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan’s birthday, was celebrated with great enthusiasm at Don Bosco School Dabolim! The event took place in the school auditorium, which was beautifully adorned with flowers and ribbons, setting a festive atmosphere for the occasion. Both Teachers and students participated eagerly in the programme.

The school In-charge, Ma’am Tracy, inaugurated the programme by placing a garland on the image of Dr. Radhakrishnan,

The Morning Assembly featured a special school prayer led by Shreesha Kharande from the HKG class, followed by a prayer service conducted by the students of Class III, which focused on offering thanks to the Teachers for their guidance and dedication. Roshni Mhankali from Std. 4 delivered a speech, highlighting the significance of the day.

Ma’am Tracy expressed her deep appreciation for the Teachers’ commitment to the holistic development of each student. The programme included a range of cultural performances by the children. Each teacher was presented with a rose.

After the children had gone home, a special celebration was held for the Teachers, which included engaging games with prizes and lunch. The School Manager, Fr. Joel D’Souza, and Ma’am Nirmala Rebello presented each staff member with a token of appreciation.

On August 21st, 2024, the Teachers of Don Bosco Primary School, Alto Dabolim, participated in a transformative workshop led by our esteemed resource persons: Fr. Banzelao Teixeira sdb., Fr. Sredny Antao sdb., Bro. Neil Fernandes, Bro. Darryl Chenadil, Bro. Godwin Naik, Bro. Winston Pinto, and Bro. Samson Ribeiro.
Mrs. Tracy L. Fernandes the School In-Charge, welcomed the Resource persons.
The workshop focused on two critical areas: the Salesian Preventive Method of pedagogy and Conflict Management & Effective Communication.
“One of the greatest gifts that we can give any human, children included, is the gift of our presence” was the underlying theme of the workshop.
The sessions were both inspiring and practical. The first session delved into the life, mission, and vision of Don Bosco, emphasizing the Salesian way of pedagogy with three key skills for educators:

1. Love what the young love so that later they will love what you love.
2. They must know that they are loved.
3. Familiarity breeds confidence.
   In the second session, Fr. Banzelao provided valuable insights on Relationship Management within an organization, shedding light on the nuances of teamwork.
   Teacher Sneha said a warm Thank You on behalf of the Staff to the resource persons and participants for making the workshop a success.
   Together, we continue to empower our educators and, in turn, our students.

The Welcome Day celebration for the Pre Primary children at Don Bosco School, Alto- Dabolim on 6^th June was marked by warmth, excitement and a sense of belonging for both new students and old and their families as well. The event aimed to create a welcoming environment and introduce newcomers to the school community in a memorable way.

The day began with a lively Welcome Assembly. Teachers and other staff members greeted the students and their parents, setting a positive tone for the day ahead. The Assembly featured songs and a beautiful welcome dance by the Teachers to welcome and entertain the young audience.

Don Bosco Primary School, Alto – Dabolim organized a special Welcome Back Assembly on the 5^th of June! The Hall was decorated with balloons and a photo booth was created to make the event exciting and attractive.

 Tr. Priyanka hosted the programme, which began with a prayer, led by Master Devansh Bandodkar of Std 4. The Students from Std 4 performed a wonderful action song to welcome Std 1 and the new comers to School.

The School In – Charge, Tracy Fernandes interacted with the children and expressed her pleasure at having them back after the vacation.

After the National Anthem the Students of classes 2, 3 and 4^h welcomed the Std. 1 students by showering flower petals on them and they accompanied them to their classroom with joy and enthusiasm!