20 Aug Inauguration of NCC – JD/JW
Tuesday, the 20th August 2019 was a proud moment for us as we inaugurated the NCC wing. The esteemed guests of the day, Col. Manoj V U, Commanding Officer, 18 KAR NCC wing and Lt. Col. Gracian Sequeira, Adminstrative Officer, 18 KAR NCC wing along with the Principal Sr. Melissa, Administrator Sr. Carissima and Vice Principal Sr. Lidwyn Pinto were ushered into the venue by senior cadet Bhagyashree and Ananya from St. Agnes P.U. College with official guard of honour. The programme commenced with a prayer dance and the lighting of the Diya by the dignitaries.
The long cherished dream has become a reality today expressed the Principal Sr. Melissa, emoting joy, gratitude and pride, as she welcomed the guests and acknowledged their support on this NCC installation day. The venue was filled with an aura of pride and patriotism as the NCC wing was inaugurated and the NCC flag was presented to the Principal.
Col. Manoj in his speech marched down memory lane way back to 1917. He also briefed the newly enrolled cadets of the aims and objectives of this organisation.
Col. Gracian Sequeira administered the oath to the cadets and presented his message through a power point motivating them to march towards service, integrity and loyalty towards the Nation. The presence of the parents of the newly enrolled cadets symbolised their support. Mrs. Sarita Yadav compered the programme and Cadet Ashwini proposed the vote of thanks. The programme ended with singing of the NCC Anthem.