Farewell Ceremony for former Principal Rev. Fr Johnson Sequeira

The farewell ceremony for former Principal Rev. Fr Johnson Sequeira was oraganized on June 8, 2024. He was offered a grand traditional welcome with the honor of the school band. The formal program commenced with a prayer song by students' choir. Ms Jacqueline presented the welcome speech. V. Rev. Fr Charles Menezes, the Correspondent; Rev. Fr Vijay D'Souza, the Principal ; Mr Maxim D'Souza, the Vice President of PPC; Col. Dr Arthur Rodrigues, the Secretary of PPC; Ms Rita Quadros, the Vice Principal were present on the stage. Ms Deekshitha from Grade 10 in her appreciation speech recollected the successful innovative educational initiatives launched by Rev. Fr Johnson Sequeira during his Principalship at St Mary's.The dignitaries on the stage felicitated Fr Johnson with traditional peta, shawl, fruit basket, memento, citation and gifts. The citation of appreciation was read by Mr Vinaya Suvarna. The teachers, office staff, ancillary staff, canteen staff, transport staff and student representatives bade adieu to Fr Johnaon with bouquets, wishing cards and gifts. Principal Rev. Fr Vijay D'Souza in his speech admired Fr Johnson for enriching the aesthetic profile of the school campus and evolving a positive work culture among the staff. Fr Johnson in his acceptance speech recollected the unconditional love, support and cooperation extended by St Marians during his Principalship of 5 years. Correspondent in his Presidential address acclaimed Fr Johson as a person of vision, action, heart values, self integrity, empathy and committement.

The new edition of school's annual magazine 'Marian Panorama' was released by Fr. Johnson on this momentous ocassion. Rev. Fr Leo, the Asst. Parish priest graced the ocassion. The proud mother, sister and niece of Fr Johnson were present on the ocassion. Ms Rajashree Nayak anchored the program.