ST. THOMAS HSS ALDONA HOLDS SPORTS ATHLETIC MEET 2026–27

ST. THOMAS HSS ALDONA HOLDS SPORTS ATHLETIC MEET 2026–27

Aldona, October 24, 2026: St. Thomas Higher Secondary School, Aldona, held its Sports Athletic Meet for the academic year 2026–27 on Saturday, October 24, at the Late Fr. Francis Moget Memorial Football Ground, Santerxette, Aldona. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, alumni, staff and parents.

The meet was graced by Ms. Agnes Dias, Assistant Physical Education Officer (APEO), Bardez Taluka, Directorate of Sports, as the Chief Guest.

The programme commenced with the National Anthem, followed by the hoisting of the school flag, the school anthem and the lighting of the sports torch. The March Past and administration of the sports oath marked the formal inauguration of the meet.

The athletic events included 100-metre and 400-metre races for boys and girls, 4 × 100-metre relay races, and 800-metre open races for men and women. A special sporting event for parents and a colourful performance titled “Rhythm of Champions” added to the excitement of the occasion.

A highlight of the meet was the felicitation of three staff members for their years of service to the institution. Mr. Amarnath Panjikar was honoured for 33 years of teaching service, Mrs. Rehana Sayed for 25 years of service, and Mrs. Milagres Ana Joaquina Fernandes for 21 years of service.

The event was organised under the leadership of Manager Rev. Fr. Roxy Fernandes, MSFS, and Principal Angelica Fernandes, with the support of Physical Education Teacher Mr. R. J. Vijaykumar and the Sports Core Committee. The cooperation of the teaching and non-teaching staff, School Parent-Teacher Association (PTA), parents, guardians and students contributed to the successful conduct of the meet.

The programme was compered by Tr. Lavina Pereira and Tr. Larisa Fernandes.

The meet concluded with the distribution of prizes, the vote of thanks and the lowering of the school flag. The event promoted sporting talent, teamwork, discipline and healthy competition among participants while recognising the long-standing service of the institution’s staff.