Don Bosco Primary School, Dabolim

The school celebrated the 79th Independence Day with great enthusiasm. Staff and students gathered at 8:30 am, filled with patriotic spirit. The event began with a prayer by Master Nikhil Dunna, followed by the flag hoisting by school Manager Fr. Royston D’Souza. The National Anthem and flag song were sung with pride. The program continued in the auditorium with a meaningful introduction by Tr Sayeda. Students from Std 4 delivered inspiring speeches in English and Konkani, while Std 3 and 4 students performed patriotic dances.  Fr Royston shared insightful thoughts and guidelines, followed by a speech from the School In-Charge Mrs. Tracy Fernandes. The celebration concluded with a vote of thanks by Tr Sneha, the school anthem, and sweet distribution to all children.

On June 28 June, 2025 Mr. Hiten Gohil, Education Officer, conducted an informative session for the Primary students, on the Mission Rabies campaign. He shared crucial details on rabies prevention, handling rabid dogs, and administering primary treatment. This is a valuable initiative for spreading awareness!

The day (27^th June) began with the inauguration of the new school library by Fr. Joel, whose support brought the project to life. Staff members and Primary students gathered to witness this proud academic milestone.

Following the inauguration, the Welcome & Farewell Ceremony was held in the School Auditorium to greet the newly appointed School Manager and bid a heartfelt farewell to the outgoing one. Anchored by Tr. Sneha, the programme began at 10:30 AM with a prayer by a Class 3 student, setting a serene tone.

Tracy Fernandes, the In-Charge, warmly introduced the new Manager, followed by a joyful Welcome Dance by Pre-Primary students, coordinated by Tr. Diksha and Tr. Sayeeda.  Tr. Natasha and students then presented tokens of love to both the Managers, expressing gratitude.  A touching PPT by Tr. Samidha showcased the outgoing Manager’s journey.

Tr. Sayeeda delivered a heartfelt thank you note, followed by a graceful Farewell Dance by Primary students, choreographed by Tr. Simbran. Tr. Yashwant concluded with the Vote of Thanks.

Behind the scenes, Tr. Kavita and Tr. Priyanka decorated the venue, Tr Yashwant handled sound, Tr. Khushboo captured photographs, and Tr. Sonia managed videography.

The event beautifully reflected the school’s spirit of respect, unity, and growth.

Don Bosco Pre- Primary & Primary School, Dabolim, celebrated International Yoga Day on June 21, 2025, in the school auditorium. The programme began with a morning prayer, followed by a brief introduction by Tr. Yashwant, who highlighted the importance of yoga in daily life. The children then performed warm-up exercises and various asanas under Tr. Yashwant’s guidance, thoroughly enjoying the session. The event ended with the School Anthem followed by the National Anthem.

The Pre-Primary students practiced Yoga and Meditation sessions with their Teachers in their respective classes, a day previously.

On 11^th June 2025, Don Bosco School, Dabolim, began its collaboration with The Bookworm Trust, a non-profit organization promoting reading among children across 160+ schools in Goa. Mr. Rohan Naik, South Goa coordinator for Bookworm, was warmly welcomed by School In-Charge Ms. Tracy Fernandes. A fourth-grader, Leasia Betty, gave a welcome speech on behalf of the students, while Tr. Simran, the library coordinator, expressed gratitude on behalf of the staff. Mr. Naik was presented with a token of appreciation from the School’s Management and Staff.

Students from Grades 1 to 4 and their Teachers participated in the welcome ceremony. Grades 2 to 4 explored the travelling library van, borrowed books to take home, and were informed about the return process during Bookworm’s next visit. Grade 1 students browsed a curated selection of books. The visit brought great excitement, and the School looks forward to a long and meaningful partnership with Bookworm.

“Don Bosco School’s Vidhyapravesh programme for Class 1 students was successfully held on June 9, 2025, in the school’s auditorium. The event marked a memorable beginning to their academic journey.

The beautifully decorated stage was a testament to the creativity of our Primary Teachers. The assembly began at 9:45 am with a warm welcome ceremony, where the students were welcomed with showers of flowers and were given tokens.

Miss Zoha Makhandar led the opening prayer, followed by an energetic dance performance by the Primary Teachers. Ma’am Tracy, the In-Charge shared valuable guidelines with the students. The event concluded with the School Anthem and National Anthem.

After 2 short but eventful years as the Manager of Don Bosco Primary School, Alto Dabolim, Fr. Joel D’souza will be relinquishing his post, as he has been appointed the Rector of the Don Bosco Provincial House, Odxel.

Fr. Joel will be sorely missed by the staff, students and parents of the School, for his deep interest in all School activities and his kind, caring and humorous personality. 

On the 23^rd of April the Staff of the School met at the Provincial House to bid a fond goodbye to Fr. Joel and to express their gratitude for his unstinting service over the last 2 years. 

On 23^rd April, 2025, the Teachers from Don Bosco School, Dabolim attended a workshop on the ABC and CAT books, conducted by Dr. Marita Adam. Known for her work with diverse learners, Dr. Adam shared effective remediation and structured teaching strategies aimed at inclusive education.

Her book The Magic of Learning to Teach will form a part of the Learning Enrichment Programme at Don Bosco Primary School, Alto-Dabolim, for the academic year 2025–2026. The programme aims to enhance classroom engagement and bridge learning gaps.

The workshop emphasized goal-oriented teaching and the power of simplified, structured methods. Dr. Adam’s practical approach provided valuable tools to support both teachers and learners with varied learning abilities.

Participants left the session motivated, with actionable strategies to improve learning outcomes and deepen their understanding of inclusive teaching.

On March 18, 2025, the Don Bosco School campus was buzzing with excitement as our 1st to 4th-grade students transformed into young entrepreneurs for the day!  

From vibrant fruit and vegetable stalls to delicious dry sweets and savory snacks, the students took charge of their own mini-businesses—setting prices, pitching sales, and even calculating their profits. Parents, teachers, and even the little ones from the Pre-Primary section joined in as enthusiastic buyers, making the event a lively and interactive learning experience! 

Objectives of Market Day: 

1) Teach students financial basics like budgeting, pricing & profit calculation. 

2) Encourage community participation by involving parents, teachers & local businesses. 

3) Build confidence and communication skills as students manage their own stalls. 

It was a day filled with learning, fun, and real-world experience!

Don Bosco School Alto-Dabolim, celebrated the festive occasion of Holi on March 13, 2025, in the school auditorium. The event commenced with a prayer, setting a spiritual tone for the celebration.

Tr. Samidha provided a brief introduction to the significance of Holi through a video presentation, educating the students about the cultural importance of the festival.

The highlight of the programme was a captivating dance performance by the students of Class 4. Their colourful costumes and lively moves added to the festive atmosphere.

The school in-charge addressed the gathering, sharing insightful thoughts on the occasion. The students and staff then participated in the traditional Holi celebration, applying colour to one another, spreading joy and laughter.

The programme concluded with the school anthem and the National anthem, filling the auditorium with a sense of patriotism and unity.