Nov 15: Bethany Educational Society, Mangalore Province in view of Raising Scientific Temper among the students of Primary and High Schools, conducted competition in presenting Science Models at Rosa Mystica D Ed College, Kinnikambla on 13th November 2017.
Rev Sr Cicilia Mendonca BS the Provincial Superior and Corporate Manager of Mangalore Province, presided over the programme and gave a start for the day by lighting thousand lights in a scientific manner. In her Presidential address, she called on the young students to be inquisitive, enthusiastic and creative in every aspect of life and study. Every person has multifaceted potentials and energy which needs to be encouraged by the teachers and parents and guide the students to have always a creative mind and innovative ideas in today’s fast progressive world.
Dr Vincent Crasta, the Professor and Head of the Department of Physics at St Joseph Engineering College, Vamanjoor was the Chief Guest of the day. He kept before the students the various life examples of the scientists and encouraged them to be a scientist by undertaking small projects in their Primary and High School study. He said that one needs to have voracious appetite for knowledge on a wide range of subjects. Self-education and learning independently will help them to be successful in life.
Students presented the various models based on Solar energy, encouraging eco-friendly environment and recycling of the waste, water harvesting, minimizing the use of electricity by using solar energy for day today living. Preparation of hydraulic bridge and minimizing the distance between the urban and rural areas, creation of electricity through various waste material etc. were presented.
Sr Grace Ida BS the Principal of Rosa Mystica D Ed College, the local host of the event welcomed the gathering. The students of Rosa Mystica Hr Pry School invoked God's blessings through a prayer dance. The students of Rosa Mystica Eng Med High School welcomed the gathering with a dance. At the Valedictory function the participants were offered the certificate of participation by Sr Concetta BS the Correspondent of Rosa Mystica Institutes. The awardees were greeted with certificate and cash prize in four categories namely High School and Primary Schools both Kannada and English Medium by Sr Mariola BS the convener of the Programme and the Province Coordinator for Education. Mrs Greeshma proposed vote of thanks. Mrs Ida Pereira and Jyothi compered the programme. Indeed the day was spent in learning new science researches.
Sr Mariola BS- Province Coordinator for Education.
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