Don Bosco Primary School, Dabolim

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.

Women’s Day was celebrated at Don Bosco School Dabolim with great enthusiasm! The programme, hosted by Teacher Yashwant, began with a prayer by Nursery student Bhavya Patra and a short prayer service conducted by Teacher Kim, dedicating blessings to all women. Teacher Priyanka introduced the event, highlighting the importance and contributions of women, and presented a Marathi poem she had composed for the occasion. Teacher Sneha showcased a video on famous women and the students identified their achievements. Teacher Sayeda and a group of students sang a Hindi song dedicated to women, followed by a dance performance by Classes 3 and 4, choreographed by Teacher Samidha and Teacher Diksha.

As a token of appreciation, the students presented mementoes to all the lady staff members, crafted by Teacher Natasha. The programme ended with the school anthem, the National Anthem, and a birthday song for those celebrating birthdays during the week, followed by a staff group photo.

On National Science Day, Don Bosco Pre-Primary and Primary School, Alto-Dabolim organized a Special Assembly to celebrate scientific inquiry and innovation. The Assembly began with a morning prayer, followed by a video on the significance of Science Day. It aimed to highlight the Scientists’ contributions and promote awareness about the importance of Science in daily life.

The Pre-Primary students conducted age-appropriate science experiments in their classes. In the second half, the Primary section watched a video about Dr. C.V. Raman’s life and contributions. Students then performed a Solar System showcase and participated in a quiz. The school In-Charge addressed the importance of curiosity in science. The event concluded with a vote of thanks, inspiring students to embrace the wonders of Science in our daily lives.