A proud moment for Goa as Mae Dos Pobres High School, Nuvem secured Second Place at the prestigious National Educators Summit 2026 held at Kristu Jayanti University, Bengaluru. The school was honoured for its exceptional commitment towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and for promoting inclusive, equitable and quality education through innovative educational practices. …
Mae dos Pobres High School, Nuvem–Salcete, has been awarded the ‘Green School of the Year’ title under the Mission Prakriti Programme (2025–26), an initiative of WWF-India in collaboration with GSCERT. The honour recognises the school’s efforts in promoting environmental sustainability and eco-friendly practices. Headmistress Mable Da Costa received the award at a special function from …
Vidyaprasarak High School, Morjim celebrated the birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on February 19 2026. The celebration began with a festive procession inaugurated by Shri Vilas Morje, Sarpanch of Morjim Village Panchayat, in the presence of Headmaster Shri Dilip N. Methar, the PTA President, and staff members. Students dressed in …
Heat, absenteeism, teacher shortages, last-minute circulars challenge the April academic start says Arifa Mascarenhas Headmistress, Our Lady of Grace High School, Bicholim. April Experience The April start was difficult, with nearly 50% student absenteeism and extreme heat. Teachers were busy with corrections, and many were away for Board work, leading to a chaotic …
Anjali B. Malik, Assistant Director of Education (North), speaks to Janet Mascarenhas on changing Q. What did schools learn from the first year of starting the academic year in April under NEP? It started from standard six. Now it has gone to standard nine. Children are learning from the roots. They are learning …
Letter 4 Dear Editor, Can you please publish a fun aptitude quiz for all grades like the one you did for std 10? It helps us choose which career we want to choose when we grow up. I feel that this is a huge decision in life and should be taken step by step not …
Letter 3 Dear Editor, I appreciate the explanation about the girl's menstrual cycle and how a girl should not feel shy or confuses about it. I wish to express my views on the topic. The article says that girls should speak fearlessly and openly about their periods and that the boys should …
📬 LETTER TO THE EDITOR – 2 Dear Editor, We did not like your recent article about sanitary pads. We feel such topics should not be read aloud to children. — Concerned Parent 🖋️ Editor’s Reply Dear Concerned Parent, Thank you for writing in. Conversations begin with courage — and you …
LETTER TO THE EDITOR – 1 Dear Editor, I don’t like your newspaper because it does not give enough incentives. Children enjoy gifts. If there are more prizes and free things, more children will read it. — A principal from a school 🖋️ Editor’s Reply Dear Reader, Thank you for being …
Infant Jesus High School, Colva, hosted a lively Bazaar Day in December 2025, inaugurated by Rev. Fr. Polly Lobo, Parish Priest of Colva Church. Also present was the Manager Rev. Fr. Jude Coelho, Headmistress Mrs. Ciete Da Cunha e Mello, staff, students, parents and well wishers. The bazaar blossomed with local delicacies like laddoos …
