Don Bosco HSS Panjim School Annual Year Book 2017-2018

Thank you very much for the privilege of writing a message for the Annual School Magazine. In the first place, as 31 January draws close, I wish you a very happy feast of Don Bosco. May Don Bosco, our Father and Patron, bless us all. Joy was a clear characteristic in all of Don Bosco’s houses. It began with him first. Don Bosco’s mind was filled with God and the joy in his heart shone through in his appearance, his smile, and his constant optimism. He shared this joy with all those around him. The motto ‘Serve the Lord with Gladness’ was an absolutely essential rule of his educational method. While at school himself, he founded the Societa di Allegria (the Joy Club) among his schoolmates in order to help them to be good. Later on in 1857 a young man who had just recently arrived at Don Bosco’s Oratory, wrote to one of his friends, “Here I feel like as if I am in an earthly paradise. Everyone is happy and it is a truly heavenly happiness, especially when Don Bosco is among us.” This joy comes as a result of having taken seriously the integrated nature of the human person, made up of body, mind and spirit. Sound education is when all the three elements are catered to. Neglecting any of the three dimensions would amount to a lacuna. In fact when Don Bosco first entered the field of education, naturalism was the prevailing philosophy. It was getting more and more hold on the minds of young people in the public schools. The then prevalent pedagogical theories excluded absolutely any attempt to raise education to a higher level, in terms of reaching out to the spiritual dimension of the human person. Don Bosco, instead, set his sights much higher. He made every effort to form not just the mind of the student but more importantly his/her conscience. “Only the spiritual element is capable of beginning and completing the great work of true education,” he would say. Life at Don Bosco’s Oratory was made up of piety, study and work, all of them seasoned with holy joy. “Anyone who has not seen it would find it very hard to imagine how it was,” writes a historian who was an eye-witness. Rightly does the Book of Proverbs confirm: “For the joyous heart it is festival always.” - Indeed, it is a matter of pride to listen to first-hand accounts of numerous Salesian past pupils right up to the modern day narrating testimonies of an all-round formation and growth experienced in an ambience of joy. May we in turn help spread the spirit of Don Bosco in the world, a spirit that had just one source – a habitual intimate union with God, so that we may experience GOD IN ALL AND ALL IN GOD! Happy Feast of Don Bosco! Affectionately in Don Bosco, Fr. Felix Fernandes, sdb. 22 January 2018 Dear Fr. Savio Gomes, Staff and Students,

FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK It is with a deep sense of pride and gratitude that I present to you the annual magazine of Don Bosco Higher Secondary School Panjim, chronicling the events and success stories of the academic year 2017-2018. Pride at the achievement of Ms Joyce Pereira and the magazine committee, and gratitude to the Almighty for the blessings received during the past year. Over the years, with the support of the management and through the marvellous efforts of the teaching and non-teaching staff, as well as the unstinted cooperation of the PTA, our school has attained an incomparable level of excellence in academics, aesthetics, sports and other cocurricular fields. As articulated in our Mission Statement, the educators of the institution commit themselves to: 1. Being role-models of good character 2. Imparting sound moral values and deep faith in God 3. Promoting physical wellness through healthy living habits 4. Creating a culture of hard work and selfdiscipline 5. Enhancing academic performance through effective teaching 6. Developing interpersonal skills that help to attain emotional balance 7. Inculcating appreciation and respect for diverse creeds and cultures 8. Arousing a sense of social awareness and commitment 9. Involving parents as partners in the educative process Don Bosco’s system of education is inspired by the family and is practised in a family atmosphere. In the words of Don Bosco, educators need to create a “family” together with the young, a youthful community wherein the interests and experiences of young people are the basis of the educational process. The teachers should not only teach, but also study, work, play and pray together with the students. They should be constantly vigilant, willing to be with the young, and capable of empathizing with them and their problems. To paraphrase Don Bosco, they are teachers in the classroom and friends outside. Parents too, directly responsible as they are for their children’s growth, need to be in constant dialogue with the teachers. The high point of every educational endeavour should be the experience of God in our life. To make our students aware of this all-important truth, for this academic year we have chosen as our guiding motto: GOD IN ALL, ALL IN GOD. In recent times, there has been much talk about the ‘spiritual quotient’. True spirituality should be rooted in a growing awareness that God can be found in everyone, in every place, in every circumstance, and in everything. When we learn to pay more attention to God, we become more thankful and reverent, more deeply in love with our Creator. When we believe that there is a spark of the Divine in everyone, we begin to genuinely respect and love all human beings. We become truly happy persons; and happy people are peaceful people, living in harmony within themselves, with others and with all of creation. May our constant efforts as educators, at school and at home, create an environment of peace and harmony for our children, that they may have an enriching experience of God in All and All in God. Fr. Savio Gomes SDB Recto and Principal

VISION STATEMENT We strive to promote the holistic education of the young, especially the poor In the Don Bosco way, making them agents of transformation for a better tomorrow. MISSION STATEMENT The educators of this institution commit themselves to: Being role-models of good character Imparting sound moral values and deep faith in God Promoting physical wellness through healthy living habits Creating a culture of hard work and self-discipline Enhancing academic performance through effective teaching Developing interpersonal skills that help to attain emotional balance Inculcating appreciation and respect for diverse creeds and cultures Arousing a sense of social awareness and commitment Involving parents as partners in the educative process MOTTO OF THE YEAR : ‘GOD IN ALL, ALL IN GOD’ – God is LOVE. His love is manifested in all creation. St. Augustine makes this clear, “All these beautiful things which you see, which you love, He made.” So God is present in all things. If we believe God is love, then man is His most prized creation permeated by His love. Therefore only when we realize the presence of God in ourselves, and in the other, can we see God in all and all in God. Every academic year is a significant milestone. Exploring new horizons, finding new dimensions in growth, we have continued to do our best to achieve goals and standards set for ourselves – be it in the area of academics, sports, discipline, leadership and more. The Annual Report showcases the achievements and glories of our school for the Academic Year 2017 – 2018. We have always been committed to create an environment in the school which helps the young minds to blossom and provide a platform for individual thinking and holistic development of the child’s personality.

ACADEMICS: Excellence in academics is the hallmark of any good institution and the results of the HSSC Examination conducted by the Goa Board prove without any doubt that our students have made us proud scoring an overall pass percentage of 99.60% with the ARTS and COMMERCE stream securing a 100% and the SCIENCE stream securing 99%. The toppers in the ARTS stream Noella Edwin Fernandes - 92.50% Jolene Annaliese Pereira - 91.67% Vishesh Rajiv Kulkarni - 90.00% The toppers in the COMMERCE stream Edrea Picardo - 95.00% Marisa Kelly Linhares Colaco - 92.33% Ishwari Salgaonkar - 91.33% The toppers in the SCIENCE stream Joyrel Ann Lizzy Vaz - 92.00% Rajvi Prashant Lawande - 90.33%

ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS The students of Class XI were warmly welcomed on 10th June 2017 wherein a short programme was organized in the Bicentenary Hall. The programme was a kaleidoscope of events namely dances, group performances of our talented singers, intermittent with short speeches from students of both Classes XI and XII. Ms. Mahima Naik Kadam read out the rules of the institution focusing on discipline with the help of a power point presentation. Mr. Yeshwant Gaunkar gave a detailed power point presentation on Understanding Education in the Indian context: Then and Now. Rev. Fr. Savio Gomes, our principal addressed the gathering exhorting the students to follow the tenets of the institution. The programme ended with the singing of the National Anthem. WELCOME PROGRAMME FOR STD XI A leadership training program was organized for the student council members comprising of the General Secretaries, Cultural and Sports Secretaries, Club Leaders and the Class Representatives. The session was conducted by the Principal Rev. Fr. Savio Gomes. He began with the example of the lone wolf as an inspirational guideline to all the members; stating how the wolf leads the pack no matter what the situation is. The speaker then spoke about the different types of leaders and stressed on the kind of leaders the student council members had to be. The programme concluded with the students sharing their views and experiences as leaders. The teachers in charge were Ms. Mahima Naik Kamat, Ms. Selza Lopes and Ms. Cheryl Martins. LEADERSHIP TRAINING

Amidst the buzz of classroom activities and the excitement of the new academic year, the month of July witnessed the solemn Investiture Ceremony of the newly elected Student Council members at Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, Panjim. In keeping with tradition, the ceremony was held on 6th July - the Feast of St. Dominic Savio. Fr. Savio Gomes, the Principal delivered the oath to the in coming General Secretaries: Mast. Alwaaz Shaikh and Ms. Riona Po, the Sports and Cultural Secretaries: Ms. Saachia Nathan & Ms. Naina Vaikar, the Class Representatives and the various Club Leaders. The students eagerly pledged themselves to be shining examples of honesty, integrity and harmony in the realization of the school motto for this academic year - “God in All, All in God”. Fr. Savio Gomes urged the students to follow the example of St. Dominic Savio and benefit from the opportunities provided by the institution while being responsible leaders in their sphere of influence. Mast. Alwaaz Shaikh proposed the vote of thanks. The programme was coordinated by Ms. Reshma G. Mapari and Mr. Salvin Noronha. STUDENT COUNCIL INVESTITURE ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS

ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS SINGING COMPETITION The singing competition is annually held on 6th July. The rhythm and beats of the singing competition resonated around the campus. The organisers Ms. Astride Furtado and Ms. Muriel Alphonso in collaboration with the Music Club of the higher secondary held auditions prior to the event. The finalists sang with confidence enthralling all the spectators. The musical fiesta ended with the captivated audience applauding in appreciation.

ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS A demonstration of simple science experiments was conducted on 5 th August 2017 for the students of Std. XI and XII of the Science stream. State Awardee Mr. Vijay Kumar Vernekar, a retired science teacher was the resource person. The students were fascinated by the way the experiments were displayed. Copies of ‘Chhota Scientist’ – a book written by Mr. Vijay Kumar was made available to the students. Students Ayrton Moniz and Saili Parulekar voiced their appreciation. This two and a half hour programme was organized by Mr. Yeshwant Gaunkar (Science Faculty). The Inter Class debates were held in the months of July and August respectively. The final round was held on August 12. The Speakers were judged on the basis of Content, Facial Expression, Diction, Confidence and Rebuttal. The topic was “Indian Laws have proved to be effective and beneficial”. The two classes which reached the final were XII Arts and XI Science (A). Dr. M.R.K Prasad and Dr. Frank Fernandes were the judges for the event. All the contestants put forth their views and arguments skillfully and convincingly. At the end of the heated but interesting debate, XII Arts emerged as winners. Siddhi Ghadi of XII Arts was adjudged as the First Best Speaker and Shoni Surlacar of XI Science(A) the Second Best Speaker. The judges highly appreciated the standard of the debate and the oratorical skills of the participants. This competition was organized by Ms. Shanthi D’Souza, Ms. Cheryl Martins and Ms. Josefa Pinto. DEBATES

ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS LIVE WIRE Live Wire 2017-2018 was held on 21 and 22 August, 2017 at Don Bosco Bi-centenary hall. The theme for the event was ‘Create.. Innovate....Inspire...’ The event began with the inaugural programme in the presence of Fr. Savio Gomes and the PTA Vice-President Mrs. Maria Morajkar who declared Live Wire 2017-18 open. The first day of the event comprised of a range of offstage events such as Kartoonix -drawing of comic strips based on the Goan scenario, Art Attack -papier maché with the theme ‘Goan utensils and a modern sculpture’, Gallery 21 -depiction of the cultural heritage of different countries, Sandy Bay -sand art, Fashionista - dress designing, Earthnique Jewellery - jewellery with bio degradable products, Wrappers Delight -gift wrapping, Sole Mate -shoe designs, Weaving Tales -weaving using bio-degradable products, Avatar -face painting and Trail Blazer -designing a theme flag . The second day was dedicated to the on- stage events - Ad-fad, A Cappella - music created without any instruments and Jukebox -Dance to the music of the 40’s, 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and 80’s era. The judges for the offstage events were Mrs. Cassandra D’Souza (Jewellery Designer), Ms. Suzie Martins (Fashion Designer), Ms. Dipti Sardessai (Fashion Designer & Artist) and Ms. Philu Martins (Fashion Designer and Artist). The judges for the on stage events were Mr. Neil Fernandes (Dance Artist & Musician) Mrs. Daisy Fernandes (Dance Artist), Mr. Bradwil Pinto (Singer & Musician) Mr. Cassian Fernandes (Singer & Musician). The winners of the live wire 2017-18 were XII Commerce B and the Runners-up were XII Science B.

ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS LIVE WIRE: OFF-STAGE EVENTS LIVE WIRE: ON-STAGE EVENTS

Teachers Day was celebrated with great pomp and gaiety on 5 th September 2017. The theme for the day was ‘Thank You Dear Teachers – You Open our Minds and Touch our Hearts.’ The day began with a Eucharistic celebration to invoke God’s blessing on each one. This was followed by a special entertainment programme organized by the Members of the Student Council bringing together the talent of the students through songs, skits, dance etc. The days programme ended with a get-together organized by the PTA members to express their gratitude. ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS TEACHERS DAY THANK YOU, TEACHERS ! WE APPRECIATE ALL THAT YOU DO.

ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS VISITATION OF SOUTH ASIA GENERAL COUNCILLOR On 23rd September Don Bosco Higher Secondary school welcomed Rev. Fr. Maria Arokiam, the General Councillor for South Asia. Rev. Father addressed the student council members and the staff focusing on the vision to mould the young minds into future leaders. Rev. Fr. Maria spoke on the topic ‘Politics and Nation as a whole’. He gave an insight as to why India was not progressing in the various fields where it could have possibly achieved success. It was a brief interactive session. The annual Science Day was held on 24 November 2017 based on the theme ‘Choose Smart, Choose Right’. The day’s proceedings commenced with the lighting of the traditional lamp followed by a welcome song sung by XII Science students. The highlight of the day was a Panel Discussion where the students could ask any career related question. Answering to the queries the panelist Mr. Siddharaj Mopkar, Dr. Sanjeev Ghadi and Mrs. Elsa Fernandes enlightened the students on various career options available. A Science Quiz was also conducted. Mr. Yeshwant Gaunkar conducted the quiz in a very interactive way and the teams participated with great enthusiasm. The next session was a talk on GCET Examination. Dr. Dipak Gaitonde was the resource person. This interactive session was conducted for students of XII Science. And the XI Science students were shown a documentary video titled ‘Mathematical Universe’. SCIENCE DAY

ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS The Red Ribbon Club of Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, Panjim organized a poster and slogan writing competition in November 2017. XI Arts were awarded the First place and XI Science A were the Runners-up. World Aids Day was observed on 1 December 2017 to create awareness about the symptoms, causes and preventives of the pandemic disease HIV/AIDS that has taken an unprecedented number of lives. On this occasion specially prepared posters were displayed in the Bicentenary Hall and the students of Std. XI showcased stage performances like songs with a PowerPoint presentation, mime, street play, skit and dance with a video clipping to bring about awareness on HIV/AIDS. The resource person Dr. Lalitha Umarskar educated the students on AIDS with an informative video. The programme was well coordinated by Ms Irene D’Mello (Teacher Incharge) and Ms. Aditi Sharma (Red Ribbon Club leader). The Christmas Celebration was held on 22nd December 2017. It commenced with a Prayer Service followed by a programme which included a skit on the Nativity of Jesus, Carol Singing, Fancy dress depicting the symbols of Christmas and a dance. The theme was “Peace comes from within...”.

ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS MUSIC CLUB The Music Club has 112 students as its members. The teacher-in-charge for this club is Ms. Sharon Mitchel Cota and Ms. Anabelle de Heredia (XI Commerce A) is the club leader. The Music Club takes responsibility to play instrumental music over the intercom every day before the school begins and during the break time to help the studentsrelax their minds. MUSIC WORKSHOP A workshop on ‘Christian Sacred Music’ was conducted for the students of this club. 74 students participated in this workshop. The resource person for this workshop was renowned musician and choir master, Rev. Fr. Romeo Monteiro. MUSIC DAY Music day was held on 28 November 2017. The Chief Guest for this function was Dr. Luis Dias. He addressed the students on the topic – ‘Careers in Music’. A fancy dress competition on musical instruments was staged to portray the history and use of the same in the modern music world. This was followed by a PowerPoint presentation on the topic ‘Types of music and its singers’. The highlight of the event was ‘The Band Competition’. XII Commerce A & B bagged the first place and XI Science A & B were the Runners Up. HUMAN RIGHTS CLUB The Human Rights Club organized a Panel Discussion on the topic “Rights in a Vibrant Democracy” on December 5, 2017 to observe the World Human Rights Day. The Panel included Mr. Frederick Noronha, Mr. Soter D’Souza, Mr. David Fernandes and Ms. Dola Tulcar who are eminent persons from the fields of journalism, activism and law. The aim of the discussion was to create awareness among students about human rights and educate them on how to promote these rights through grass root levels like gram sabhas, law and media. MEDIA CLUB The Media Club is comprised of 22 students as its members headed by teacher-in-charge Ms. Cheryl Martins and Master Ruxandro D’Souza as its leader. Through the course of the year the club has organized workshops and competitions for the students. The club conducted sessions delivered by resource persons on journalism, photography, compering and newspaper article writing where the students got hands-on experience of the same. Further through interactive sessions, the students were encouraged to share their views and clear their doubts. These sessions were a major learning experience for the students.

ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS YOUTH RED CROSS HEALTH PROGRAMME A session on Nutrition, Personal and Reproductive health, was conducted separately, for the girls and boys, in August 2017. Dr Shubhata Kambli of Directorate of Health Center, Panjim and Dr Yogesh Dessai of Public Health Center, Corlim addressed the students. They stressed on the importance of nutrition, personal and reproductive health in ones everyday life. The session was coordinated by the Teacher-in-charge Ms. Irene D’Mello. FIRST AID TRAINING A training programme on First Aid was conducted on 9th, 10th and 14th October 2017. Mr. Jovito Lopes was the resource person. During this session the students learnt the basic first aid techniques of how to deal with neck, head and back injuries, types of bandages used for wound care, how to manage minor cuts, bleeding, burns and were also imparted CPR training. Youth Red Cross is headed by Ms. Irene D’Mello and Stephnie Dias is the club leader. LITTLE POLICE CLUB The Little Police Club organized a road safety awareness programme, on 15th September in collaboration with the traffic cell of the Goa Police. Mr. Mandrekar along with his team addressed the students. The programme was well animated with real life incidents. The students actively participated in the discussion and were made aware of driving rules, regulations and precautions. The students prepared apt slogans and exhibited them on that day. Our students also participated in a rally organized by Goa Traffic Police to celebrate the 7 th Goa Road Safety Week on 12 September 2017. The motive of the rally was to ensure civic sense while riding or driving on the road. Each day a different topic on road safety was highlighted in the morning talk over the intercom. The Teacher-incharge is Ms. Josefa Pinto and Ms. Kimberly Costa (XII Commerce A) is the Club Leader.

ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS NATIONAL SERVICE SCHEME INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY International Yoga Day was held on 21st June 2017, with much enthusiasm, in the Bicentenary Hall in collaboration with the YRC unit. The resource people included Yoga masters Mr. Vinay Vithal Chopdekar, Mast. Saeed V. Chopdekar and Mr. Vikas Chopdekar. The session began with the yoga prayer and a talk on the importance of yoga in our daily life. This was followed by a demonstration of various asanas to 250 students of Std. XI. The session was attended by students and teachers of our higher Secondary. The programme ended with the recitation of sankalpa and shanti path. INSTALLATION CEREMONY The N.S.S. Installation ceremony was held on 8 th September 2017 at the Don Bosco Bicentenary Hall. The Chief Guest for the function was Prof. Sanjiv Shirodkar, N.S.S. Co-ordinator Goa University. The programme commenced with the lighting of the traditional lamp and recitation of the prayer song. Ms. Vaidehi Amlani, NSS student Leader welcomed and introduced the guest. Prof. Sanjiv Shirodkar delivered the Solemn Oath to the N.S.S. volunteers, enlightened them on the scope of N.S.S. and also gave them an insight into the duties of N.S.S. volunteers and their responsibility towardssociety. The programme concluded with the singing of the N.S.S. song. CLEANLINESS DRIVE 360 NSS volunteers celebrated the Swachh Bharat Divas on 6 August 2017. The students took the Swachhta pledge and then cleaned the entire campus of the institution. CHILDREN’S DAY Children’s Day was celebrated by the NSS unit on 14 November 2017 with a difference. An awareness talk by Mr. Avelino De Sa – Founder President of DRAG (Disability Rights Association of Goa) on the topic ‘Improve Mobility, Promote Inclusion and Enrich Community’. All the NSS programmes were efficiently co-ordinated by Mr. Nilesh Pai and Ms. Muriel Alphonso along with student co-ordinator Ms. Vaidehi Amlani

ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS DEVELOPMENT OF KITCHEN GARDEN SCHEME The Eco Club availed of the ‘Development of Kitchen Garden Scheme’ launched by the Department of Agriculture, Govt. of Goa. The objective of this scheme is to create awareness among the children about the environment and initiate love and interest in growing of healthy organic vegetables. The students were guided by Shri Rudresh Kambli, Asst. Agriculture Officer, Smt. Shobhan Ugavekar, Deputy Project Director of ATMA (Agriculture Technology Management Agency) and their team. On 16th August 2017 the students were briefed about the aims and objectives of ATMA followed by an explanation on the effective use of the free gardening kit provided by the Department. A practical session was held on 13 September 2017 in the Eco Club Garden where in the students were taught the different methods of sowing of seeds. SEMINAR On 7 November 2017, an interactive session was held on ‘Global Sustainable Development for Peace’ by Dr. Marek Wosinski (President) for the members of the Eco Club. He highlighted many moving facts through a PowerPoint presentation on the Global Sustainable Development Goals and how students can work to achieve these goals. WASTE MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP A workshop on ‘Recycling of Paper and Plastic Waste’ was held on 21 November 2017. The session was conducted by Mrs. Alda Monteiro a creative and imaginative personality actively involved in cleanliness drives and making and exhibiting articles from household waste. She enlightened the students about the importance of waste segregation and also how to keep their neighbourhood pollution free. CLEAN CLASSROOM The Eco Club in association with the NSS unit of our school has been actively involved in promoting cleanliness of the campus and effective Waste Management. As an incentive, a trophy for the ‘Cleanest Class’ is awarded every month. WORLD DAYS To commemorate the World Elephant Day, a quiz was conducted on 12 August 2017. Other important environment days were highlighted through morning assembly talks and posters. 16 September 2017 – World Ozone Day, 2December 2017 – National Pollution Prevention Day, 5 December 2017 – World Soil Day and 11 December 2017 – International Mountain Day. The teacher-in-charge of the club is Ms. Astride Furtado and student leader Ms. Alexandra Fernandes. ECO CLUB

ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS THEATRE CLUB TIATR WORKSHOP ‘Discover Yourself’- the motto of the theatre club of Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, Panjim was realized through yet another opportunity provided on campus, when in collaboration with Tiatr Academy Goa they organized a comprehensive ten-day workshop from 7th to 18th July 2017 in the Don Bosco Bicentenary Hall. Thirty-three students participated in this workshop under the scheme of Promotion of Tiatr through Academic Activities. Mr Dominic D’Costa, a qualified theatre personality with vast teaching and training experience was the main resource person. He guided the students on basic acting skills and stage performance. Mr William Fernandes (VicePresident TAG) delivered an interesting lecture on the history and format of tiatr. Mr Socorro Fernandes a famous Konkani singer and actor also presented a very enchanting session on ‘kantaram’ and lyrics writing. On the final day, the participants were felicitated at a valedictory function well-coordinated by the students with lively performances and presentations. The dignitaries present were: Rev Fr Savio Gomes (Principal Don Bosco HSS Panjim), Mr Agostinho Temudo (President TAG), Mr William Fernandes (Vice-President TAG), Mr Alexandre Fernandes (MemberSecretary TAG) and Mr Dominic D’costa (the main resource person). The function was compered by Benjamin Monserrate and Adora Lopes. Ms Selza Lopes, in charge of the theatre club, coordinated the entire workshop. TIATR DAY In commemoration of 125 years of tiatr, the theatre club of Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, Panjim celebrated its Annual Theatre Day on 18th November 2017 with the theme – Tiatr, Gõychea Somazacho Harso. The programme focused on providing a miniscule experience of the various elements involved in tiatr as an art form. It was aptly supported and presented through various songs and skits. The Chief Guest, renowned tiatrist, Mr. Socorro Fernandes shed light on the important milestones in the history of tiatr. The occasion was also graced by Mr. Nicholas Fernandes a lyricist and our Principal Rev. Fr. Savio Gomes. The enthralling performances by the students regaled the audience and awakened in their hearts a renewed love for their ‘Maimbhas’. The programme was coordinated by Tr. Selza Lopes and the theatre club leader Benjamin Monserrate.

ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS MARCH PAST 1 ST PLACE XII SCIENCE B 2 ND PLACE XI ARTS 3 RD PLACE XII ARTS & XII SCIENCE A 4 X 100 mts RELAY 1 ST PLACE XII COMMERCE B 2 ND PLACE XII SCIENCE B 3 RD PLACE XI SCIENCE A LAGORI (Seven Tiles) 1 ST PLACE XII COMMERCE B 2 ND PLACE XII ARTS SHORT SIDED FOOTBALL 1 ST PLACE XI COMMERCE B 2 ND PLACE XII ARTS THROWBALL 1 ST PLACE XII SCIENCE A 2 ND PLACE XI SCIENCE A FOOTBALL CRICKET 1 ST PLACE XII COMMERCE B 2 ND PLACE XI SCIENCE B TUG OF WAR 1 ST PLACE XII COMMERCE A 2 ND PLACE XII ARTS SPORTS FESTIVAL The Annual Sports Festival was held on 16 December 2017. The distinguished guests for the event were Rev. Fr. Wilfred Fernandez (Manager of Don Bosco College, Panjim) and Mrs. Maria Morajkar (Vice President PTA). The sports festival was declared open by Mrs. Maria Morajkar and Rev. Fr. Wilfred Fenandez took the salute for the March Past. Rev. Fr. Savio Gomes, our Principal welcomed the gathering. The students thereafter enjoyed themselves participating in the various events organized. The winners of the events are as follows : Maximum students participated in the games with much enthusiasm and sportsmanship. Finally the XII Commerce B won the Sports Festival 2017 trophy. Mr. Niraj Prabhu (Sports Editor – Prudent Media) was the Chief Guest for the function. He addressed the students emphasizing that sports and studies go hand in hand, and help in the all-round development of the child. The Chief Guest then gave away the certificates and prizes to the winners. The event was co-ordinated by Mr. Jerson Colaco with the able assistance of the staff and the Sports Secretary Ms. Megan D’Souza.

CONSUMER CLUB COUNSELLING AND GUIDANCE The counsellor of our school, Ms. Joyla Fernandes organized an aptitude test in August 2017 conducted by the Nirmala Institute of Education presided over by the Co-ordinator, Sr. Pushpika Coutinho and Counsellor, Sulaksha Gauns. The students were given a brief orientation about choosing the right career and a test was then administered to assess their skills, aptitude, interests and personality. Based on this evaluation the students were later briefed about the various career paths open to them. WE ARE ONLINE!!! Our School offers all the facilities to create the right environment and ambience for growing minds. All the class rooms are now digital, providing excellent opportunities for Audio – Visual online learning. We have also implemented the Online Database Management System wherein attendance, homework/assignments, discipline, grades and achievements are maintained digitally. This is easily accessed by the students, parents and teachers at all times. The Consumer Club was inaugurated on 12 September 2017. Mr. Vishant Naik Gaunekar, Assistant Commissioner of Commercial Taxes and in-charge of Administration and GST section was the Key Speaker. The programme commenced with the traditional lighting of the lamp by the dignitaries Mr. Vishant Naik Gaunekar, Rev. Fr. Savio Gomes, Principal, Ms. Archana Shetye, Consumer Club In-change and Ms. Pranali Mantri, Consumer Club leader. This was followed by a very informative and extremely lucid session by Mr. Gaunekar on the topic ‘GST – A new dimension’. He explained how GST is one of the biggest indirect tax reforms in the country which will bring together state economies and improve overall economic growth of the nation. This interactive session was attended by all staff and students. ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS

ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS OTHER EVENTS A workshop on ‘LIVE THE DREAM’ was organized for students in collaboration with 'The Rise Nation’. The aim of the workshop was use music to positively influence the kids so that they can Turn The Tide from within and then hopefully be a positive force in society. Self-defense training sessions were organized in December 2017 for the girl students of our school to learn various self-defense techniques which could help them in times of crisis. This session was conducted by Sensei Joseph Rodrigues DAN Black Belt, General Secretary Traditional Karate Association. A session on ‘Moral Challenges Facing Youth Today’ was conducted on 12 January 2018 for students of Std XI Arts, Commerce and Science. Dr. Nelly De Sa – Pediatrician, was the resource person. She emphasized the importance of spiritual strength and mastery over self to overcome the challenges faced by our youngsters today.

REPUBLIC DAY FUNCTION The Annual Republic Day function this year focused on the essence of social harmony. The students and staff members of all sections gathered on the school ground at 8.00 am. Soon after a short introduction on the significance of the day, the Chief Guest, retired Judge Mr. Desmond D’Costa unfurled the National Flag. This was immediately followed by the singing of the National Anthem. The Chief Guest in his inspiring speech elucidated upon the value of social harmony as enshrined in the Indian Constitution. Our students then staged a meaningful cultural programme. It included a fusion of the modern technique of A cappella with traditional patriotic songs, and a lively dance performance. The students also staged a very educative satire highlighting the various issues that threaten our sovereign and secular Mother India. The programme concluded with the message of Gandhiji, leaving the audience with a challenge to preserve the secular and democratic legacy of our nation. The Annual Republic Day function this year focused on the essence of social harmony. The students and staff members of all sections gathered on the school ground at 8.00 am. Soon after a short introduction on the significance of the day, the Chief Guest, retired Judge Mr. Desmond D’Costa unfurled the National Flag. This was immediately followed by the singing of the National Anthem. The Chief Guest in his inspiring speech elucidated upon the value of social harmony as enshrined in the Indian Constitution. Our students then staged a meaningful cultural programme. It included a fusion of the modern technique of A cappella with traditional patriotic songs, and a lively dance performance. The students also staged a very educative satire highlighting the various issues that threaten our sovereign and secular Mother India. The programme concluded with the message of Gandhiji, leaving the audience with a challenge to preserve the secular and democratic legacy of our nation. The programme was coordinated by Ms. Josefa Pinto, Ms. Mahima Kadam Naik and Ms. Selza Lopes. REPUBLIC DAY FUNCTION ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS

ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS On 31 January 2017, Don Bosco Higher Secondary School celebrated the feast of our father and founder Don Bosco and also bade a fond farewell to the outgoing students of class XII (2017-18). The day commenced with the solemn Eucharist presided by Fr. Lawrence D’Souza of the Salesian Province of Mumbai. The theme was 'Your wings are ready... fly high’. Rev. Fr. Lawrence in his homily motivated the young students to be achievers by presenting ''Don Bosco'' as a model for them. The students of standard XII with their melodious voices helped to enliven the spiritual aspect of Mass to a greater degree. The teachers incharge for the Mass were Ms. Mitchel Cota and Ms. Astride Furtado. The 'Fr. Romulo Noronha Memorial Scholarship Award' was presented for the 'Student of the Year‘ (2017-18) based on the criteria of good conduct and merit. Mr. Alwaaz Sheikh (XII Science A) and Mr. Benjamin Monserrate (XII Arts) were jointly adjudged as the ‘Students of the Year’. This was followed by the cultural programme comprising of speeches, skit, mime, dances, singing and spot prizes, thoughtfully and painstakingly arranged by students of Std. XI. Three students of standard XII were interviewed about their experiences in school followed by a PowerPoint presentation refreshing the memories of the past two years. The Annual Prize Distribution Ceremony was also held. The Principal, Rev. Fr. Savio Gomes then addressed the students and wished them well for their future. He advised them to consistently keep making the right choices in life, not to let their parents down and respect the ‘Divine’ in every human being. He declared that Don Bosco School is a great leveller, catering to students from every walk of life; and concluded with the words, “Don Bosco loves you all and will always welcome you with open arms.” The farewell programme was well co-ordinated by teachers - Mr. Rajesh Kalangutkar, Ms. Aditi Kamat, Mr. Flavio Raposo and Ms. Madhavi Borcar. FEAST OF DON BOSCO & FAREWELL STD. XII

PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATION The Annual General Body Meeting of the Parent-Teacher Association was held on 19 August 2017 in the Bicentenary Hall. The dignitaries on the dais were PTA President/Principal Rev. Fr. Savio Gomes, PTA Vice- President Mrs. Maria Morajkar, PTA Secretary Ms. Aditi Naik, PTA Teasurer Mr. Nilesh Pai and the Guest Speaker Mrs. Shanti Fonseca. The meeting commenced with the traditional lighting of the lamp followed by an entertaining dance by the students. Rev. Fr. Savio Gomes then welcomed all parents. The Minutes of the previous AGM were read by Ms. Aditi Naik and Mr. Nilesh Pai presented the Statement of Accounts. The meritorious students who had secured 90% and above in the HSSC 2017 examination were awarded certificates and trophies. This felicitation programme was compered by Mr. Yeshwant Gaunkar. The Guest Speaker Mrs. Shanti Fonseca enlightened the parents on the topic ‘Parents’ Role in Ensuring Children’s Safety’. The PTA VicePresident proposed the vote of thanks. We are ever grateful to the PTA for their wonderful collaboration and generous contribution which enables us to provide state-ofthe-art educational infrastructure to our students. CONCLUSION Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, Panjim continues the victory march on the strong foundation of our school’s core values with a single minded vision and action, inspired by the motto, ‘God in All, All in God’. We join our hands together with unremitting zeal in imparting excellence in education, ever prepared to embrace the new challenges ahead. ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Arthur Gomes – XI Science A and Shifan Shah – XI Science B secured 3 rd place at ‘Quiz time 2017 ’ organized by GVM’s Higher Secondary School, Ponda. Nathan Alvares – XI Science A and Angelo Goves – XI Science A secured 3 rd place at “ Goa’s Young Innovators”, a competition organised by the Dept. of Chemistry of St. Xavier’s College. Akash Karlo - XII Commerce B secured 1 st place in the Inter Higher Secondary Photography competition at “The Social” organised by Shardha Mandir High School. Durga Wagle - XI Commerce A, Chyane Lobo – XI Arts, Shameek D’Silva – XII Commerce B and Ramaa Tarkar – XI Commerce A secured 2 nd place in the Inter Higher Secondary Mime competition at “The Social” organised by Shardha Mandir High School.

Nathan Lopes – XII Arts and Sharanya Shetty - XII Commerce B secured 2 nd place in the Inter Higher Secondary Debate competition at “The Social” organised by Shardha Mandir High School, Miramar. CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Shakespeare Festival Our students participated in the Shakespeare Festival organized by Chowgule College, Margao and bagged the 1 st place. Ms. Ingrid De Sa trained the students. The following students participated in the various competitions organized. Steal a scene - Rhea Gonsalves, Kenisha Fernandes, Durga Wagle, Kimberly Pinto, Lindolf Colaco, Pranali Mantri Friends roman’s countrymen – Shoni Surlakar The Bard – Vikram Fernandes Shakespearean Soliloquy – Raj Nadkarni Mozaic – Siddhi Ghadi Bedtime Shakespeare – Mimi Ralph, Gauri Sinari Diorama Drama – Natasha Deshpande, Ishani Kamat MEME Scheme – Ricky Fonseca

SPORTS Simram Haldankar – XI Science A secured 1 st place in the State Level Karate (40 – 44 kg category) M. Poornima – XI Science B secured 1 st place in the State Level Karate 56 kg category) Sufiya Tonse – XII Arts secured 2nd place in the State Level Karate (56 kg category). She also secured 2 nd place in State Level Taekwondo Fabian Pinto – XI Commerce A secured 1 st place in the State Level Squay Martial Arts

Joao Estrocio – XII Commerce B secured 1 st place in State Level 50 mts. Butterfly swimming competition (new state meet record: 28 sec.). He has also secured 1 st place in State Level 100 mts. Butterfly swimming competition(new State meet record: 1.08 sec.). He also secured 1 st place in State Level 200 mts. Indian Medley. Ethan De Sa – XII Science A, Joao Estrocio – XII Commerce B, Ijaz Ahmed – XI Commerce B and Shehar Joshi – XII Science B secured 4 th place in State Level 4x100 mts. Freestyle relay. Larissa Alvares – XII Science B secured 2nd place in State Level Taekwondo Daniella D’Souza – XII Arts and Kenisha Fernandes – XII Arts represented Goa in Rugby at Chennai. SPORTS

Marushka Oliveira – XI Commerce B secured 1 st place in State level 50 mts. Backstroke , 2 nd place in State level 50 mts. Freestyle. She has also secured 2 nd place in State Level 100 mts. Swimming Competition. Sharanya Shetty – XII Commerce B, Lenita D’Souza – XII Science A, Kareena Mathapati – XII Commerce A and Analise Fernandes – XII Science B were winners of the State Level 4x100 meters Relay. Kareena Mathapati – XII Commerce A secured 1 st place in State level Tripple jump, 1 st place in State Level Long jump (new State record). She also secured 2 nd place in 100 meters. Anoushka Morajkar – XII Commerce A won second place in the State Level Shortput. SPORTS

Aastha Sen – XII Science A secured 2 nd place in State Level High Jump. Ajinkya Chavan – XII Science A secured 2 nd place in State Level Discuss Throw. Lindolf J. – XI Commerce B secures 1 st place in State Level Hammer Throw (New State record). SPORTS

General Secretary Boy ALWAAZ SHAIKH General Secretary Girl RIONA PO Cultural Secretary NAINA VAIKAR Sports Secretary MEGAN DE SOUZA CLUB LEADERS Consumer Club PRANALI MANTRI Music Club ANNABELLE DE HEREDIA Media Club RUXANDRO D’SOUZA Eco Club ALEXANDRA FERNANDES Theatre Club BENJAMIN MONSERRATE Human Rights Club NATASHA DESHPANDE YRC Club STEPHANIE DIAS Red Ribbon Club ADITHI SHARMA Little Police Club KIMBERLY COSTA NSS Club VAIDEHI AMLANI XII SCIENCE (B) Class Representative AYRTON MONIZ Asst. Class Representative SAYALI PARULEKAR XI ARTS Class Representative LINICIA MONTEIRO Asst. Class Representative DENZIL FERNANDES XI COMMERCE (A) Class Representative SHERWIN FERNANDES Asst. Class Representative DURGA WAGLE XI COMMERCE (B) Class Representative ESHAAN PATIL Asst. Class Representative SHANI RAFIYA XI SCIENCE (A) Class Representative JOY LONDHE Asst. Class Representative SUHANA KAMAT XI SCIENCE (B) Class Representative NADIA NORONHA Asst. Class Representative YASH NAGDA XII ARTS Class Representative KAREN GEORGE Asst. Class Representative NATHAN LOPES XII COMMERCE (A) Class Representative SHARLENE FERNANDES Asst. Class Representative MERRICK FERNANDES XII COMMERCE (B) Class Representative ZORAN PROENCA Asst. Class Representative MARY JAMES XII SCIENCE (A) Class Representative TIRTHA SAKHARDANDE Asst. Class Representative SIDDHANT MAHAMBREY

You must travel. You must travel as much as you can, and as often as you can. And it need not be to a faraway country or the best holiday spot. You see, the reason we feel so content after traveling is because when you're in a place that is no longer familiar to you, you start seeing things differently. Travelling is a journey with an adventure on every turn. We should travel as much as we can because sometimes just waking up to a new sunrise can make you realise so many things. You start valuing time you start understanding relationships. You begin to feel the enormity of the universe and you let go of all the petty little things you worried about. Most importantly you start understanding yourself more and eventually start having more faith in yourself. You finally appreciate your life and start living it. It was the misty morning of 29th December 2017 the day when I began my journey to Mahabaleshwar. I was accompanied by my family, my cousin and two other families. We travelled by car to Mahableshwar which is about 400 km away from Goa. We drove off at 5:30 in the morning. So while we drove, I was too sleepy, so I shut my eyes and took a short nap. After I woke up from my very - required nap, all I could see was huge sugar cane plantations. We halted at a colourful 'Dhaba' at the borders of Maharashtra. For breakfast we had the famous 'Misal Pav' accompanied by hot 'Masala Chai' which was soothing to the throat. And then began our journey again. After a few kilometres began the steep roads of Amboli Ghat. The whole journey consisted of thick evergreen forests and paddy crops. And after hours of travelling was finally lunchtime. We stopped at a restaurant in Kolhapur. We ordered the famous dishes of Kolhapur 'Tambda Rassa' ( hot spicy goat curry with red gravy) and 'Pandhara Rassa' ( coconut milk based gravy) with some rotis. The food was so pungent I had tears rolling down my cheeks! The streets of Kolhapur were noisy with a lot of hustle and bustle everywhere. What also caught my attention was that some of the people still wore the traditional attires of Kolhapur. The journey seemed like an endless road trip. After waiting patiently and all the exertion finally we could see the mountains overlapping one another so symmetrically that it looked like a neatly painted work of art. And this was Mahableshwar the queen of hill stations. We reached our hotel. As soon as we got down the car, a wind blew passed by us which got us stone cold. The shivers ran up the spine and goosebumps all over. The temperature drop was 12°C. We checked into our room which looked warm and cozy.We freshened up. Later me and my cousin when exploring the hotel. The hotel had a peaceful environment with colourful blooming flowers everywhere. There was a swimming pool, a park with swings and slides and an area to play outdoor sports. There was also a huge tree house. A GETAWAY TOWARDS PEACE - 'MAHABLESHWAR : THE QUEEN OF HILL STATIONS'

Day 1 : Ancient Temples, Strawberry Gardens, Amusement Park Our initial sites included, the ancient temples of Mahableshwar, the Krishnai Temple of Lord Shiva and Shree Janni Mata Temple. These temples were built by the Marathas ages ago. After the sacred temples was the famous Mapro Strawberry Garden. Mahableshwaris known for its fresh, juicy strawberries. There were endless yards and rows of strawberries which were planted in a very systematic way. The site was eye catching. We visited the famous amusement park of Mahableshwar named 'Velocity'. It was situated on one of the highest hill tops. The amusement park included gokarting and breath taking rides. It was surely a fun - thrilled experience. By the time we reached the hotel we were all exhausted. The temperature began to drop and was 11°C. We freshened up, had dinner and set up a bonfire. We sat around it for the warmth, burnt marshmallows, sang songs and shared thrilling ghost stories. All we could hear was the wind blowing and the crickets around us. This was a perfect way to end the day. Day 2: Panchgani and its Hilltops and the City Market The time of dawn, the last sun rise of the year. My cousin and my I woke up early so that we could watch the sunrise. We climbed up the ladder leading us to the tree house. It was one of the coldest mornings ever. The view from the tree house was magical. One could get lost in the beauty of nature. The blue river, green mountains, the bright yellow sun, so beautiful. We travelled to a nearby district called Panchgani. This place is known for its various hilltops and points. The views from each point were breath-taking. Our first stop was at Parsi Point, from this point we could see three different rivers emerging together. Then was the Castle Rock Point, it's significance was the echos. It was also the highest point. In the Tigers Spring, you could actually see real life tigers walking down. There were various other points such as Arthur's Seat, Wilson Point, Marjorie Point and Sydney Point. The common thing all these points shared were the monkeys! Nasty monkeys who would snatch away all out items. Then we went to the last hilltop called the Table Point. The Table Point was a deserted ground. From this point one could see the plateaus. To explore the place we had to ride on horses. In the evening we went to the Mahableshwar City Market. There was hustle and bustle everywhere, the streets were so crowded one could lose his path easily. It was very suffocating. The market consisted of various food stalls and shops. Day 3: Pratapgad Fort and Back Home 1st January 2018 we had to check out at 10:30 a.m, we had breakfast and drove off. Contd. A GETAWAY TOWARDS PEACE - 'MAHABLESHWAR : THE QUEEN OF HILL STATIONS'

On the way was the famous Shivaji's Fort, 'Pratapgad Fort'. We had to climb about 450 steps to explore the fort and all the hard work was worth it. This was the last of Mahableshwar. The journey back to Goa began. The 7 hour journey through the rural places and the curvy slopes of the Ghats. We finally reached home at 2 am tired and exhausted but returned with unforgettable memories. I think the best part about the trip was that it taught me how to live in a world without the Internet and to live life blissfully. Travelling to places, meeting new people and traditions helps us broaden our horizons. Travelling is one of the best cure for mental peace, for a person who seeks to find herself and to believe in herself. So my travel motto has been "WANDER OFTEN. WONDER ALWAYS." SNEHA KINI XI ARTS Panoramic view of Mahabaleshwar Panoramic view from Savitri Point, Mahabaleshwar A view from Arthur seat point The Venna lake Needle hole rock, viewed from the point Panoramic view of Lingamala waterfalls Contd. A GETAWAY TOWARDS PEACE - 'MAHABLESHWAR : THE QUEEN OF HILL STATIONS'

Standing at the border, safe guarding lives, risking my own for others, this is the greatest desire in my life – to join the army. People around me are dumbfounded when I tell them that I want to be different – I want to fight and protect people. They dissuade me they say – ‘you will die or you will come back without limbs’. The remarks are never ending... but my heart burns with desire to be a soldier. I know that the army trains you by pushing your limits. The worst treatment, tortured. They try to break your spirit. No molly coddling!!! You need to be strong, hard and still in good spirits to endure the training. I intent to join the National Defence Academy, Pune. They teach you to defend yourself, learn shooting, signal training etc. The government looks after its army personnel and you earn the respect of one and sundry. This is my dream. I hope it becomes a reality. I need to be committed and to persevere. ERROL FERNANDES XI ARTS ARMY LIFE ADOLESCENCE It’s funny, how as children we enjoyed the dumbest of things. Whether it was closing the fridge door just to see the light inside switch off or seeing what would happen if we could balance an electric switch. But then, as we grow up we are told that we have things to do, responsibilities to carry out, and ‘destinies’ to fulfill. Why are we bound by things like these? Aren’t these just words used to make a person do something? Aren’t people supposed to explore and savour their experiences? Be eloquent, Be smart, Be a lady! This is enough to restrict a person. It’s like a person who was having the time of his/her life whilst playing with a puppy. Suddenly, it is taken away and a cage is placed over them. That puppy in this cage could be ‘childhood’ and the cage – ‘the obstacles of adulthood’. As I grow, I am constantly being restricted by boundaries. I always think, whether it is right or wrong … The image of me being successful cracks the reflection of the mirror of hope. Chasing approval, trying to make everyone happy, looking a particular way, conforming to the rules of society, ‘blending in’, is it important as compared to living with no regrets or enjoying every moment of life? I ponder, and I ponder, but the cracks of the mirror stare back at me, the smirk of perfection looks down at me. It grins like the Cheshire cat. The sorrows of the past haunt me and drag me through what feels like hell. I wish to be happy, I wish to be content, I wish to be nothing but me. NATASHA DESHPANDE XI ARTS

What after grade 12??? Deciding a career in today’s competitive world is not an easy nut to crack with the endless career options available. To survive in the decade ahead, we need to select wisely from among the careers of the future. So what are the careers of the future?? A report by the Oklahoma State Regents for higher education warns that by 2025 development in technology and artificial intelligence will render 50% of today’s jobs redundant. Robots and drones will replace human effort. The Internet of Things – IOT engineering. Every person and thing will be connected to the internet. Your toothbrush for example, will give you the details of the cavities in your teeth. Specialized Mechanical Engineering. BMW has already gifted the world its first DRIVERLESS car. Ethical Hackers are already in demand by big companies as they need them to protect their software. Science fiction is quickly becoming science facts. The film ‘Iron Man’ is no more fiction as France has already introduced flying man. Dubai is experimenting on flying guards for maintenance of law and order. Nano technology has devised nano robots which are implanted in human body to cure illness. In synthetic biology engineering, scientists are creating laboratory grown meat. Then there are careers like event management, multimedia designing, database administrator, etc. Then there are, THE ETERNAL CAREERS. They include fashion designing, jewellery, footwear and bags designing, beauty therapy. And why Eternal Careers? These will be in demand for as long as there are women on the planet earth These are just a few stars that I have picked up from a huge galaxy of careers. Today majority of youth, including me of course, have a similar dream – 6 digit salary, 5 working days a week, 4 wheeler vehicle, 3 BHK flat, 2 children and a loving wife. And to achieve all this we must have a well-planned career and work hard. A career which is well planned Ensures job satisfaction Enables the individual’s growth Motivatesself-development. It is aptly said “Don’t pick a job with great vacation time; pick one that doesn’t need escaping from it.” So how do we plan a career? In 3 broad steps Step 1: Self introspection Ponder over your interests, values, skills, strengths and weaknesses. Be realistic and weigh your potentials. Step 2: Go in for an aptitude test which will mirror your aptitude and interest and exhibit the best suited career for you. Step 3: And once you are focused, collect information required for the admission process. And thereafter, remember – Hard work is the key to success! To conclude thus – Papa kehte hai bada naam karega Beta hamara aisa kaam karega Ji Papa, Beta zaroor naam roshan karega. FAIZ HANIF SHAIKH XII SCIENCE B CHALLENGES IN PLANNING A CAREER – EXPLORING OPPORTUNITIES

When some of Shakespeare’s tragedies turn into happy endings, will they really end up happy? Does “happily ever after” actually mean that they live happily forever? At present, the couples, Romeo and Juliet, Bassanio and Portia and Othello and Desdemona are arguing and decide that they cannot live together anymore. Will they have their ‘happily ever after’ in this modern take on Shakespeare? Scene 1 Juliet is lying on the bed her eyes closed. Romeo enters. Romeo: Juliet oh Juliet, what did you do again. What an unfair world, made me lose the love of my life twice. If I cannot live with her, I shall not live. Here I will die beside my love in this unfair world. Juliet suddenly wakes up Juliet: (angrily) How could you say that Romeo! How could you not trust me one bit? Like always you jumped to conclusions. Just like the last time! If my lady in waiting hadn’t told you that I was just taking my afternoon slumber, you like a fool would have ended your life. Just stop jumping to conclusions will you! Romeo: Stop fussing Juliet! All you see is me jumping to conclusions. Can`t you see my love. Can’t you see that I can’t live without you! Juliet: You gave me the same ‘I can’t live without you speech’ last time also. Really does your love forbid you from being creative now? Romeo: That’s it! I cannot deal with you anymore! Scene 2 Bassanio and Portia are standing in the center of a large room. Portia: Not again Bassanio! How could you lose the ring again? How easily you said that you would never part with that ring. That’s why it is said to think before you speak but you very conveniently forget to. Bassanio: Will you stop bringing up the first time I lost the ring. I didn’t even lose it. I gave the ring to you but it’s just that I didn’t know that you were you. I gave the ring to the lawyer, I mean you because Antonio told me to. I gave it out of my love for Antonio because of whom we are together today. Portia: Fine then! Go find the ring and if you can`t then go live with Antonio! Scene 3 Desdemona enters chasing Othello with a pillow. Desdemona: Planning on killing me! What do you think? Just because Amelia has gone home that doesn’t mean I can`t defend myself. She saved me the last time but now I know about your plans. Othello: No, no I wasn’t planning on killing you….it`s just that my tooth fell in your room. I was just looking for it. Desdemona: I don’t believe you. Othello: Can`t you trust your husband now for the love of God. I won’t try to kill you again. Desdemona: I can`t trust you again. NEVER AGAIN! Othello: (angrily) if you cannot trust me then we can`t be together anymore! Got it! Shakespeare enters. CLASSICS WITH A TWIST

Shakespeare: look at my creations quarrelling. I need to end this. Let me see how they cannot live without their partners. By Shakespeare’s method of the lottery, our new pairs are Portia and Othello. Juliet and Bassanio and Desdemona and Romeo Scene 4. Portia was lying on the bed as Othello enters tip toeing. While walking suddenly a mug falls down and Portia wakes up. Portia: Othello! What are you doing here? Othello: Me?! Nothing! I swear I wasn’t trying to kill you. Portia: Kill me? Othello: Oh Portia it’s you. If Desdemona saw me here she would kill me but still I miss her. Portia: What a strange man, Bassanio wouldn’t think of killing me. Scene 5 Juliet is asleep on the couch and Bassanio enters. Bassanio: Thank heavens I found the ring. Portia would have really kicked me out the house if I hadn’t found it. Juliet: God! You startled me! Why are you yelling? I was in the middle of my slumber. Bassanio: I found my ring. I wish Portia was here. She would be pleased. Juliet: No concern at all! If Romeo was here he would have made a hue and cry about me sleeping. Romeo! Oh Romeo! Where are you? Scene 6 In the room Desdemona is on the bed when Romeo enters. Seeing her sleeping he says keeps quiet remembering what Juliet told him about jumping to conclusions. Desdemona wakes up. Desdemona: Again! Again you came to kill me! You just never learn, do you? Romeo: Why would I kill you? Desdemona: Oh I forgot it was you Romeo. I miss chasing Othello. It was like a part of my life. Romeo: If I make a sound there is a problem. If I don’t make a sound there is a problem. But whatever said Juliet’s voice was like the sound of music. Shakespeare enters Shakespeare: Well now that they miss each other we should reunite them, shouldn't we? All the couples happily reunite with their partners. We all know how iconic these couples are. May it be Romeo and Juliet, Bassanio and Portia or Othello and Desdemona; we just cannot imagine them without each other. These characters also give us the important message that we cannot live without our loved ones. We love them for their flaws. As they say, “It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in us.” MYTHILY ZANJAL XI ARTS CLASSICS WITH A TWIST Contd.

The Portuguese opened a new chapter in Goa’s history. They were the first Europeans to establish authority in India. They were the first to come and the last to go. Even after India got its independence, pockets of the country remained under foreign rule and Goa was one of such pocket under Portugal rule. Portugal continued to challenge India’s claim on its coastal enclave Goa. Later India sent the army to liberate Goa by force. Within 3 days without much resistance from the small Portuguese force India liberated Goa on December 19, 1961. Goa officially became a part of India from 20 December 1961 by virtue of an amendment to the Indian Constitution1 . Initially, Goa was given the status of a union territory and Jawaharlal Nehru the then Prime Minister of India promised that Goa would retain its distinct identity. Later an opinion poll was conducted to determine whether Goa should be merged with Maharashtra or remain as a Union Territory. 2 As per the majority wish Goa continued to be a union territory with local elections. 3 The Union Territories Amendment Act 1963 provided 30 elected MLAs and Two elected MPs to the Lok Sabha. Dayanand Bandodkar became the first chief minister. It continued as a Union Territory till 1987. 4 These were a series of events that unfolded and created Goa as twenty fifth state of India on May 30, 1987. Now let us take a step back and ponder. Why is statehood so important for Goa? Goa being one of the smallest states in India and its population being even less than half of a city like Hyderabad, what makes it get statehood? These questions linger at the back of our head. Goa has many special needs hence it requires a government of its own to cater to these needs. Benefits being a State: There are three resolutions passed by The Goa Daman and Diu Assembly in 1971, 76 and 83. All the three resolutions clearly stated that statehood is essential as it would fulfill the aspirations of the people of Goa. Self-rule is a fundamental requirement for a vibrant democracy. It shall be the people who wish to run their government and must have a say in who will run them. Another perspective of looking at statehood is, it satisfies the self-pride and protects distinct Goan identity 1 Section 2 and 3 of THE CONSTITUTION (TWELFTH AMENDMENT) ACT, 1962. 2 Opinion poll was conducted on 16 January 1967. Though many call it as opinion poll in fact it is a referendum and this is the only referendum that was conducted in Independent India till now. 3 54.2% voted in favour of separate territory whereas 43.5% voted in favour of merging with Maharashtra. 4 Section 3 of Goa, Daman and Diu Reorganisation Act 1987. GOA’S JOURNEY TO STATEHOOD

Consider the following questions before forming any opinion about whether we need statehood or not. Would Union Government be in a position to deal with local issues that we face in Goa? Don’t you think it is too difficult to bring these issues to the notice of the Union Government? The answer is a resounding yes. That is where the government elected by the Goans makes a difference. It would be an effective government because the members are from Goa and have a direct understanding of specific issues relating to Goa. They are in fact in a better position to take wise decisions in the interest of Goa and Goan people. Further local issues require quick response and resolution from the government. Local leadership also will increase the flexibility in administration. Goa over a period of time developed a distinct culture of its own. Hence only a state government of its own will be able to preserve its cultural identity. Therefore looking at Goa’s vibrant culture, social heritage and historical background it is important to have state hood. Another significant reason for statehood is Goa being better placed in terms of population, literacy and economic viability compared to other territories which acquired statehood. In terms of its economic prosperity having statehood allows Goa to have its own economic measures to improve its per capita income and also to raise money through loans and borrowing for its economic activities. Statehood also helps in making suitable legislations for its growth as these legislations don’t require consent of the union government unlike for a union territory. For example state can focus more on minerals and tourism which are the back bone of the Goan Economy. Goa has a much lower per capita deficit as compared to many states and also its per capita income has increased. Goa is not even one of the big states in India but is one of the best state in India with a high per capita income, low crime rate and a safe state in India for women. The other side of the Coin: However each coin has two sides. The same goes with statehood. Rule of self-government comes with a price. Literally! It becomes expensive because when it was a union territory; it has 30 MLAs, with one chief minister with four ministers and six secretaries. However after statehood the number rose to 40 MLAs, 16 ministers and several secretaries. At present we have chief minister with 11 ministers with each minister with their personal secretaries, staff separate administrative setup. Goa being a small state; it is more prone to frequent elections and thereby increasing election expenditure. Frequent election is due to the problem of defection. Constant change of power between political parties results in instability and frequent change of government policies and increase in corruption. GOA’S JOURNEY TO STATEHOOD Contd.

The most notable impact of getting statehood is loss of central funding. Once it is declared as State, it has to maintain its own financial resources. Goa has very less land mass with limited economic resources. It becomes difficult for the state to manage its finances. Employees in particular would be more benefited if it is a union territory as any increase in the salary by pay commissions would automatically entitle the benefit. All educational institutions would have got direct funding from the central government. Generally taxes in union territories are less comparatively with the states. Hence the common people share additional tax burden due to its statehood. Union territories have a distinct advantage of having simple government which in turn reduces the bureaucracy. Imagine you running pillar to post to get a simple work to be done. The verdict: So I would say to get something, you need to leave something. Statehood has its own benefits and its own pitfalls. To go for it or not depends on what one wants. Therefore it is a conscious choice of the locals and we need to respect their choice. References: Aureliano Fernandes, Cabinet Government in Goa, 1961-1993: A Chronicled Analysis of 30 Years of Government and Politics in Goa, Maureen & Camvet Publishers, 1997 Dr. Jose Conceicao Almeida, Goa: Administration and Economy before and after 1962. Gazetteer of the Union Territory of Goa, Daman and Diu, First Edition, 2009 reprint. NISHITHA MANDAVA XI ARTS. GOA’S JOURNEY TO STATEHOOD Contd.

Health economics is a branch of economics which deals with the application of the principles and theories of economics to healthcare sector. It addresses the issues such as the demand for healthcare services in the economy, allocation of resources for the development of healthcare facilities, their supply through public and private sector agencies and the gaps that exist between the demand for and supply of healthcare services in the economy. According to the WHO (2005), an estimated loss in the national income of India due to chronic diseases was 8.7 US$ billion (1998 prices), a decade later it increased to 54.0 billion. Income loss as a percentage of GDP in 2015 was 1.27%. 1 Government expenditure on health care in India is very low at only 0.9 per cent of GDP as compared to 3 per cent of GDP for developing countries and 5 per cent of GDP for developed countries. 2 One of the factors responsible for these pro-rich health benefits is the fact that the bulk of health care services in India are catered by the private sector, which is one of the largest in the world since, it accounts for 80 per cent of all physicians, 75 per cent of all dispensaries and 60 per cent of all hospitalsin India. 3 As much as we have NGO’s and some government health providers shouting out “STOP AIDS” and “CURE CANCER”; they are still far from adequate in providing the ‘average Indian’ with a healthy life and surrounding. As corruption, discrimination and misogyny looms over the proud Indian shadow, the government has taken measures from being virtually indifferent to a frenemy of consequence. For example The National Health Policy of 2017, National Vaccine Policy of April 2011 and the long awaited National AIDS Prevention and Control Policy. The first National AIDS Control Programme (NACP) was implemented over seven years (1992–1999).It focused on monitoring HIV infection rates among risk populations in selected urban areas. Its funny how the government did so many years of research and investigation and somehow we still don’t have an accurate enough estimate. After the implementation of Goods and Service Tax (GST) on 1 st July 2017, the prices of medicines were expected to decrease since there wouldn’t be any cascading of MRP’s, excise duty, etc. However, medicines with 12% GST have a 2.30% increase over pre-GST MRP. Medicines with 5% GST will continue to be sold at the pre-GST MRP. The expected events were supposed to increase the ceiling prices of essential medicines listed in the National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM). But since the government has chosen to not take advantage of the poor-sick, the government did not allow the 2.3% price increase due to GST for these drugs that are not under price control and has asked drug companies to maintain the same MRP from July 1 st . 4 HEALTH AND OUR ECONOMY

India’s per capita income for the last financial year was reportedly at around Rs. 50,000 per year (subject to certain riders)5 and each chemotherapy session, consisting of only generic medicines, costs up to Rs. 57,000 (approx.). India’s experiment with pricecontrol for drugs has been largely ineffectual either due to poorly drafted laws or due to poor implementation. Moreover patented drugs are not covered under the present price-control regime. To conclude with, health seems to be more of a privilege and this Darwinian existence hurts mainly the poor; I wonder how long it would be until these statistics start becoming socially redundant. The Indian government yet again has failed its people in health economics and if this diabolical trend continues an estimate of over a 100 US$ billions of GDP will be lost… The main question is: Is the government ready for a massive health crisis? SOURCE 1 JHS Preventive Health Care and Indian Industry(PDF): http://webcache.googleusercon tent.com/search?q=cache:_MQ PgmqJnxIJ:esocialsciences.org/ Download/Download.aspx%3Ff name%3DArticle43200849.pdf %2520%26fcategory%3DeSSJHS %26AId%3D8+&cd=3&hl=en&ct =clnk&gl=in 2Analysis of public expenditure on health using state level data: https://web.iima.ac.in/ assets/snippets/workingpaperp df /2004-06-08rbhat.pdf 3 Indian Healthcare Sector: http://www.indialawoffices.co m/ilo_pdf/161469784527.pdf 4 The Wire Explainer: The Impact of GST on Medicine Prices: https://thewire.in/171168/gstdrug-prices/ 5http://www.thehindubusinessl ine.com/economy/per-capitaincome-crosses-rs-50000-in201011-cso/article2847638.ece RUXANDRO DE SOUZA XII COMMERCE B HEALTH AND OUR ECONOMY Contd.

Football is a physical sport but there are many more aspects of the game. Sometimes or most times the mental state of the player is vital for a player to perform well. The Indian football team has been heavily criticized for their failure to qualify for the major tournaments. The physical condition of the Indian football teams is not good enough to compete with other nations. The mental conditions of a player such as endurance, confidence, etc. are also vital. The Indian football team players are mainly low on confidence. Development of a player has to start from the grass root level i.e. from the age of 7 – 13. The players have a lot of potential but do not receive satisfactory training from an early age. Another major factor for the failures of the Indian team is the lack of exposure. There is not a single Indian player in a foreign league. This lack of exposure does not allow the Indian players to build on their skills and know where they stand. Although heavily criticized, their performance in the recent past has improved and proof of that is their rise in the FIFA rankings from 164 to 97 in the world. Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, the goalkeeper of the Indian team is the first ever Indian player to play in the Europa League which is one of the elite European leagues. This is proof that if more Indian players get the exposure to the elite leagues of the world then their performance will continue to improve. The team needs a big boost from the authorities if they are to make a mark in their game and put India on the map where world football is concerned. RIVALDO MONTEIRO XI SCIENCE B INDIAN FOOTBALL TEAM FAILURE TO QUALIFY FOR MAJOR TOURNAMENTS

To begin with I would say that Canada is the homeland of equality, justice and tolerance and it is not just that this quote that is correct but people or rather our friends and relatives as well as the natives have said the exact same thing. Honestly speaking the only people I look up to are the Canadians. The inhabitants of this country are so courteous, helpful and above all really very warm and welcoming to their visitors. Now I am going to hop on to a train and go back to memory lane narrating to you a few of my experiences in Canada. It so happened that while we were exploring the city we felt extremely parched and hungry. So we entered the Starbucks coffee shop. As we were waiting in the queue to pay a kid came running and just went ahead of me. Nobody uttered a word but the lady behind the cash counter kindly told him to stand at the end of the queue. So from this small incident I learnt that no matter who you are, big or small, rules are fair for all. Visiting the breath taking Niagara Falls and almost missing our boat to see the falls up close was an experience. I will never forget. Before I really launch into my experiences, I would like to tell you a little bit more about the amazing falls. Well, of course everyone knows that Canada is internationally famous for the Niagara Falls. It is in fact interesting to know that the Niagara Falls combines three other falls namely the Horseshoe Falls, American falls and Bridal Veil Falls. It is well known that the Niagara Falls is the most voluminous water falls. The Niagara River supplies fresh water to the entire country of Canada. Back to my experience - We were at the cafeteriarelaxing and having a gala time with our cousins. Suddenly we were told we just had 5 minutes to catch the boat to the Niagara Falls. We scrambled in a hurry. If there is one thing I love about the Canadians is the fact that least one person will shout in encouragement – ‘You can do it.’ We were running. In the end, we made it. It was worth running all the way to … see a spectacle of sheer wonder. You must see the Niagara Falls. Canada has so much to offer and at the moment is the best place to work. It is committed to higher education. My uncle told me that education has two main goals i.e. giving individuals opportunity to develop themselves in whichever field interest them the most and to provide society with skills it needs to evolve. Canada health care system is currently the best in the world. The aim of the health insurance is to ensure that all residents of Canada get basic health care facilities, with any direct charge because after all health is of utmost importance and then everything else follows. These are just a few glimpses of Canada I really loved. I was there for a few weeks… but it left an indelible mark on my mind. The Prime Minister of Canada Mr. Justin Trudeau is so compassionate and down to earth. He welcomed the migrants from Syria. As I left the Canadian soil to go back to India, how I wished India – a country so beautiful – had systems in place. An education system that was not taxing, a health care system that has basic health amenities for all and a country of people who would observe rules and keep their country clean. My sojourn to Canada was over… for the time being. SHANIYA PIA REBELO XI ARTS LIVING THE CANADIAN LIFE

The person whom I admire the most is none other than the famous dance choreographer Shakti Mohan. One of the biggest reasons that I admire her so much is that I see a lot of her in myself. She was from a middle class family and did not have access to any professional dance classes but that did not stop her. She learnt dancing on her own. She has three sisters just like I have and just because of this people used to discourage her parents saying, “You have four girls how will you manage and support their expensive needs? But this never stopped their parents from encouraging their children to do whatever they wished to. Shakti Mohan’s father was her best support. This made her go on. There was a point in her life where she met with an accident and doctors had advised here to stop dancing but that did not stop her because dancing was her life. Her passion for dance kept her going and now she is one of the most famous dance personalities of India. The lesson we can take from the life of Shakti Mohan is that life is not a cakewalk but if you keep working hard and dance the worries away, one will surely emerge successful. SUVARNA OLI XI SCIENCE A Travel enthusiasts may have a wide range of options to choose from but for me I would like to spend my holidays with my grandmother at our ancestral Portuguese house at Salem, Bardez – Goa. The reason why I like being there is because it has a calming effect on me as soon as I enter the house. The tiled roof, the spacious open verandah, the many windows and doors… everything seems so beautiful. Since the house is surrounded by many trees, you get to hear the birds chirping early in the morning. It is just wonderful to spend my Sunday afternoon siesta time with my grandparents having lunch and enjoying a plate of pulao and the Goan sausages in the balcony of the house. It seems as if nothing can get any better than this. I like travelling and exploring new places, trying out different cuisines enjoying the scenic beauty; but I must say, “there is no place like home”. RAYSANCIA D’CUNHA XI ARTS MY INSPIRATION MY BEST HOLIDAY SPOT

“Tradition does not mean to look after the ashes, but to keep the flame alive” Jean Jaurus. Growing up in Goa means experiencing an entourage of traditions, rituals and customs that make you feel the true Goan spirit. Influenced by various dynasties and colonial powers Goa has been a hub of cultural variety and an abode of traditions. Born and brought up in a traditional Goan family of mine, I was blessed to have a truly exhilarating experience. These memories that surround my growing years are very preciousto me. Ramakrishna once said, “If one has faith, one has everything.” Goans besides being very loving people are very religious and people of deep faith. This is exactly what makes us have such a diverse and rich cultural past. Goa has more than 100 churches, chapels and temples, each having their own patron saint or principle deity. In Goa, it is natural to have numerous feasts and festivities as a part of religious celebration. Parish church feast vo ‘firgojechem fest’ is one common experience that every Goan Catholic is always a part of. In our village the church feast has always been celebrated with a bang! The preparation for the village feast begins with the blessing of the banner, ‘maddi’ (areca-nut pole) placed in the church square followed by the nine day novenas. The most anticipated day in my family is the feast day. On that day the brass band plays the ‘alvorada’. Definitely the day has a lot of activities and culinary attached to it. ‘Festachem khajem’ and ‘festachi feri’ are always alluring to the young and old. I too could never resist a visit to the fair. Another interesting tradition which probably began after the visit of the statue of Our lady Fatima to Goa in Novembeer 1949 was the visit of ‘saibinn’ from hous to house. Usually people sing hymns of the Virgin Mary. ‘ Pav Maie, io maie’ made the neighbours come together irrespective of their usual village issues. As children we would all to run to collect ‘chonne’ at the end of the prayers. ‘Fest, Saibinn, and Ladainha’ are traditions highly implanted by the Portuguese. Ladainha or litany is singing praises to Our lady or saints and later saying a prayer of request or intention. Some people have the ladainha ever year. But in recent times the melody of ‘Ora Pro nobis’ has turned into ‘Mag amche pasun’. My family has a great devotion to St Anthony. So we have the annual litany of our family in the honour of this miraculoussaint. MY RENDEVOUS WITH GOAN TRADITIONS