Former student Sneha Yadav felicitated at annual day function
VASCO: Anjuman Himayatul Islam High School, Baina, Vasco da Gama, celebrated its Annual Day with the theme ‘Yug Sangam – Confluence of Era’, marked by the felicitation of former student Sneha Yadav, the only girl from Goa selected into the Border Security Force and currently posted at the Indo-Bangladesh border.
The school magazine Spectra, conceptualised, composed and designed by students, was released by the chief guest, Bhaginath Shetye, chairman of the Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education. Assistant Directors of Education Sanjana Kerkar and Samiksha Naik attended the programme as guests of honour. School chairman Iqbal Mohidin, Hamdard Education Society president Azim Mohidin and school manager Nazir Sayed were also present.
Sneha Yadav was felicitated by the chief guest in recognition of her achievement, drawing loud applause from students, parents and staff.
Headmaster M P Dabholkar presented the annual school report, highlighting the institution’s academic progress and achievements in co-curricular and extracurricular activities during the year.
Addressing the gathering, chairman Iqbal Mohidin urged students to step out of their comfort zones and prepare to face life’s challenges through education and hard work. He also appealed to teachers to continually upgrade their teaching skills and instil patriotism among students.
Chief guest Bhaginath Shetye encouraged students to stay focused on their goals with patience and perseverance, and to treat failures as learning experiences.
The cultural programme featured skits and songs by past and present students. The event was compered by Sajida Shaikh, Saba Shaikh and Pradnya Naik, while the vote of thanks was proposed by Sushma Naik Xetgaonkar.
