“The values of patriotism and national integration must be inculcated in the students through our educational system which will help in producing good citizens to this country” said Mr Pratapsingh Rane, Speaker of Goa Legislative Assembly, while addressing the students and teachers on the occasion of inter school competition of dance on Konkani songs of national integration recently at Kala Academy, Panaji.
Speaking further, Mr Rane congratulated Kala Mogi Candolim for organizing an inter school activity which tends to promote national integration. He also complemented the talent of young students in staging a good performance of dance.
In all 19 schools participated in the competition and presented variety of dances on Konkani songs of national integration. The first prize for best performance was bagged by A J De Almeida High School Ponda, the second prize was won by St Mary’s High School, Varca and the third by Fatima Convent High School Margao.
The first three winners were awarded with special trophies besides Rs 5000, Rs 3000 and Rs 2000 respectively. All the participants and teachers were given certificates of participation.
The competition was judged by well known personalities from the field of dance namely Dr Sharmila Rao, Silvia Fernandes and Dr Kshitija Barve.
While welcoming the guests Mr Tomazinho Cardozo expressed the need to have more activities in all educational institutions which will help in creating love for the country among the students.
Later Mr Joy Fernandes, treasurer of Kala Mogi thanked the participants and the guests.
The competition was organised by Kala Mogi Candolim in collaboration with Tiatr Academy of Goa and Dalgado Konknni Akademi.
Captions:
- Dance by the students of A. J. De Almeida High School, Ponda
- Dance by the students of St. Mary’s High School, Varca
- Dance by the students of Fatima Convent High School, Margao.
- Shri. Pratapsingh Raoji Rane, Hon’ble Speaker of Goa Legislative Assembly addressing the students.
- Shri. Pratapsingh Raoji Rane presenting the trophy for the 1st award winning dance troupe.
