The farewell function for the outgoing students of standard XIIth of Arts, Science and Commerce streams from DCT’s Vasantrao Dempo HSS of Arts, Science and Commerce, Cujira was held on 21st February 2023 in the school entrance lobby, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
At the outset, the Principal of the institution, Mrs. Surekha Kelkar in her address said that she was happy to have the students as a part of the institution for two crucial years of their life and advised them to work hard to achieve a good percentage which in turn will enable them to enter into various promising fields which offer good careers. The Vice- Principal, Miss Minaxi Mudaliar, in her brief address also encouraged the students to aim higher and do their best in the forthcoming Goa Board HSSC examination. Other teachers- Mrs. Maya Sardesai, Mr. Shirish Bhide and Tr. Shubhada Bandodkar also spoke persuasive and encouraging words to the students. A short prize distribution also took place for two events namely Elocution competition held on 12 January 2022 and Essay writing competition held on 13 September 2022, respectively.
The entertainment programme which followed showcased the talents of the standard XIth students who put up a wonderful programme of dances, musical band and melodious singing by students and teachers of the institution. A short musical act performed by enthusiastic teachers of the institution also added spice to the programme by which the teachers conveyed to the students that hard work zeal and prayers can lead them to ultimate success in their Goa Board final examination. The added attractions were ‘Parkonnem-kitem tem sang’- riddles posed by teachers and students in konkani, ‘Photo booths’ and spot prizes in the girls and boys category.
The programme was compered by Miss Swara Lawande, Miss Avani Dessai, Miss Rukma Phadke and Master Neil Correia, all students of std XI.
Teacher in-charges were Student Council members Tr. Amelia Barreto, Tr. Shirish Bhide, Tr. Prachi Alavani and Tr. Prajyoti Khorjuvenkar.