St. Thomas Higher Secondary School, Aldona Observes 34th Institution Day with Anti-Drug Awareness Programme and Installation of Student Clubs

St. Thomas Higher Secondary School, Aldona Observes 34th Institution Day with Anti-Drug Awareness Programme and Installation of Student Clubs

Aldona: St. Thomas Higher Secondary School, Aldona celebrated its 34th Institution Day with great enthusiasm by organising an Anti-Drug Awareness Programme in collaboration with the Goa Police Anti Narcotic Cell (ANC) and Mapusa Police Station, reaffirming its commitment to nurturing responsible, disciplined and socially conscious students.

The programme commenced with a Prayer Service, followed by the installation ceremony of the Prahari Club, Disaster Management Club, National Service Scheme (NSS), Youth Red Cross (YRC), Red Ribbon Club, Eco Club and Consumer Club in the distinguished presence of the dignitaries. An oath of commitment was administered to the student members by Principal Mrs. Angelica Fernandes.

The programme was graced by Manager Rev. Fr. Roxy Fernandes, Principal Mrs. Angelica Fernandes, PSI Shri Dindayalnath Redkar of the Anti Narcotic Cell, Panaji, PSI Ms. Raveena Sawtodkar of Mapusa Police Station, ASI Shri Ajay Gaonkar, LPC Ms. Sneha Mayekar, Ms. Bhavya Gaonkar, and Police Constables Shri Kishan Mandrekar and Shri Rohit Naik of the Anti Narcotic Cell.

Addressing the gathering, Manager Rev. Fr. Roxy Fernandes stressed the importance of value-based education and urged students to remain disciplined, responsible and committed to building a healthy and drug-free society.

Delivering the keynote awareness session through a PowerPoint presentation, PSI Shri Dindayalnath Redkar educated the Higher Secondary students on the harmful effects of drug abuse, smoking and alcohol consumption. Emphasising the message “Drugs Drag You Down – Say Yes to Life, No to Drugs,” he encouraged students to make informed choices, resist peer pressure and safeguard their future, family and society from the devastating consequences of substance abuse.

PSI Ms. Raveena Sawtodkar also addressed the students, highlighting the importance of personal safety, responsible behaviour and staying away from harmful habits. She advised students not to ride two-wheelers without a valid driving licence and appealed to them to become law-abiding and responsible citizens.

The programme was compered by Mrs. Alice Mathias, while the overall coordination was carried out by Shri Amarnath Panjikar, Tr. Josephine D’Souza, Sr. Daryl Abranches along with the club in-charges and teaching faculty.

The Institution Day programme concluded with a renewed pledge by students and staff to uphold the values of discipline, social responsibility and healthy living, making the event both meaningful and inspiring.