Manasa Pamboor holds its First Convocation Ceremony
Udupi: ‘This day would definitely be a wonderful day because the hard work done by this institute has transformed it into a wonder situation where seven of its students are getting graduated and walking out of the annals of this institute, not only with skills, knowledge, and required education but also a huge confidence in mind’ said Very Rev. Msgr. Ferdinand Gonsalves, Vicar General, Udupi Diocese. He was delivering his keynote address at the Convocation Ceremony of the Centre on April 08, 2025 at Pamboor. Hard work, undoubtedly, is a need of the hour, but working with honesty would yield confidence among special children, he added.
Dr Gerald Pinto, the joint secretary of MRTC and the convocation officer, presenting certificates to the students, said parting is a part of life, but the need for being independent and joining the mainstream of society is the priority for these students. With the parting of these seven students, the Centre would still walk with them, and at times of need, they can always turn back and seek assistance.
Expressing his joy over the occasion Dr Rohit Kundar, the Vice President of PTA exclaimed that this day is surely a day of Victory for the institute, because in a special school what supersedes all the knowledge is he strength and determination of the mind than the body among the teachers and more so of the Management. The patience bestowed upon the students in this institute is commendable, is narrated.
In the ceremony, seven students who completed their training at Manasa were awarded certificates and honored. Mr Manish was awarded the best outgoing student of the year 2025.
Among the outgoing students, Mr Yathishand Avinash spoke on the occasion and thanked everyone responsible for their growth at the Centre, and Mr Chirag Pai applauded the companionship of his seniors who got graduated today.
Dr Edward Lobo, founder and managing trustee, spoke aptly on the occasion and expressed his joy over the growth of the Institute, with lot of initial hardships. He thanked all those individuals who stood by the institute at times of need. Mrs. Vanitha Dsouza, one of the parents of a graduating student, thanked the institute for molding the students with patience and love.
Mr Henry Menezes, President, in his presidential address, thanked and appreciated the collaboration of everyone in making the mission of the Centre possible. In the beginning,g Mr John Martis, Trustee, welcomed the gathering and Mrs Prema K, Special educator, proposed vote of thanks.
Mr Joseph Noronha, Secretary, MRTC, Sr Vinny Gonsalves, Principal, Trustees of MRTC and Parents were present.