Mangaluru: “Founders never leave our memories for they leave indelible footprints on our minds. They give us the reasons to look back and ponder. They give us the reasons to look forward with the hope and aspirations to beating their footprints of distinctiveness.”? Ernest Agyemang Yeboah
The Lourdite family celebrated their Founders day on 4th February 2020. They took the opportunity to honor their Founder Late Rev. Fr Bernard D’Souza, a great visionary, a legend, a man of profound values, and a personality par excellence.
The program began with a prayer to thank God for his constant and continued blessings. Jemima of class IV welcomed the gathering. Liya of class VI spoke on the thought for the day that emphasized on the fact that ‘People who shine from within do not need a spotlight.’
The Principal, Rev Fr Robert Dsouza, Vice Principal Ms. Belita Mascarenhas, and student representative honored the founder with floral tributes and paid homage to the founder.
Brinelle of class enlightened the gathering about the importance of the day. She spoke of how the great founder believed that nothing is impossible and worked for giving quality education for the students and to make them better citizens for tomorrow.
The Vice Principal Ms. Belita Mascarenhas addressed the gathering about being disciplined, simple and determined the three main elements that Fr Bernard followed in his life to gain success. She further emphasized the gathering to follow the same and achieve success in their endeavors.
Elissa of class V proposed the vote of thanks. Deepal Shetty of class VI compered the whole program.
On the occasion of Founders Day, the school organized “Lourdes Olympiad”, for all students.
