Prospective teachers of St Aloysius B. Ed College host Christmas Celebration for Children
Mangaluru: St Aloysius B. Ed College, a leading teacher education institute of the city hosted a Christmas programme for the 65 children of the Government higher primary school, Mallikatte-Mangaluru. The school children were brought to the college by St Aloysius College bus. The B Ed trainees of the college conducted various entertaining games for the children followed by performed an impressive array of programme soaking the children in the spirit of Christmas. A dance-drama showcasing the incarnation and the birth of Jesus was enacted.
The college also had conducted week-long competitions like star-making, carol singing, Christmas decoration items, Christmas Tree and Christmas Quiz. The Christmas week ended with the hosting of cultural event for these 65 school children on the 22nd December, 2018.
Speaking on the occasion, Fr Dr Praveen Martis SJ, Director of the College said, “Christmas is here once again and it’s the time of the year when we are reminded of God’s love and promise to mankind. The birth of Jesus is also a celebration of God’s love and promise to mankind. It is also a celebration of a new life.” Followed by the children were offered with gifts and kuswar. Fr Dr Praveen SJ acknowledged the winners of Christmas competitions with prizes.
Miss Julia and group invoked the blessings of the Almighty through a prayer song. Harshitha welcomed the gathering. Shreya and team performed a welcome dance. Premalatha highlighted the significance of Christmas. Shivangi, Arwin SJ and Shreya conducted Christmas mas games. Shruthi rendered the vote of thanks. Dr Farita Viegas-Principal and Mrs Kumuda-Headmistress of the school graced the occasion. Mrs Joshna B and Mrs Sandhya-Staff Coordinators organized the event. Radha compered the programme.
Ho..ho..ho! Prior to the formal programme Santa Claus aka Vincy Menezes from Nelliyadi who came to the institute riding on his Honda Activa scooter, decorated with balloons, and a poster bringing awareness on Green Environment and also message of Christmas entertained the Children with sweets and interacting with them. Santa-Clause entertained the children.