St. Agnes School CBSE, Mangalore Celebrates its Diamond Jubilee on 18th December

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Bellevision Media Network

Mangalore, December 2024: St. Agnes School CBSE, Bendore, formerly known as St. Agnes English Primary School, is proud to announce the celebration of its Diamond Jubilee, marking 60 glorious years of excellence in education, faith, and service to the community. This significant milestone reflects the institution’s remarkable journey from its humble beginnings to becoming a premier CBSE school, setting a benchmark in holistic education.

 

In 1914, Mother Aloysia founded St. Agnes with a Secondary English Medium School and boarding facilities in Bendore. In 1964, Sr. M. Virgilia AC transitioned the Primary School to English Medium, responding to parental requests. Officially recognized in 1965, the school thrived under the Apostolic Carmel Sisters. A key milestone was the construction of a two-storied block in 1998 under Sr. Juliana Mathias AC’s leadership. St. Agnes English Primary School transitioned into St. Agnes School CBSE in the year 2016, embracing modern educational standards while preserving its rich heritage and values. This Diamond Jubilee celebrates 60 years of empowering students, shaping character, and building a brighter future for generations to come.

 

The Diamond Jubilee celebrations will take place on Wednesday, 18th December 2024, featuring the following events:

1. Holy Eucharist Celebration

Time: 8:30 AM

Venue: St. Sebastian Church, Bendore

Main Celebrant: Most Rev. Dr. Peter Paul Saldanha, Bishop of Mangalore

2. Grand Jubilee Program

Time: 3:45 PM

Venue: St. Agnes Special School Grounds, Bendore

The event will showcase cultural performances, a reflection on the school’s inspiring journey, and a tribute to its legacy of nurturing young minds and fostering excellence.

 

The Diamond Jubilee Celebrations of St. Agnes School (CBSE), will be graced by Sr. Dr. Maria Roopa AC, Joint Secretary of St. Agnes Institutions, as the President, and Sri Mathew C. Ninan, MA, M.Ed., Director of Little Rock Indian School, Brahmavar, as the Chief Guest. Guests of Honor include Rev. Fr. Walter D’Souza, Parish Priest of St. Sebastian Church, Bendore; Sri Venkatesh S. Patgar, DDPI (Admin), Dakshina Kannada; Sri Naveen D’Souza, Corporator of Bendore Ward, Mangalore City Corporation; and Sri HR Eshwara, Block Education Officer, Mangalore South.

 

We warmly invite the alumni, and well-wishers to join us in celebrating this historic occasion and being part of our continuing legacy.