District Level Swimming Competition at St. Aloysius College

Mangaluru: Dakshina Kannada District Panchayat School Education Department (Mangaluru North Zone) and St. Aloysius College Higher Primary School Organised District Level Swimming Competition on 25th September 2024 at St. Aloysius Swimming Pool.

The event saw enthusiastic participation from multiple schools across the district.

The inauguration took place in the St. Aloysius College Primary School auditorium, commencing with the State Anthem. Rev. Fr. Johnson Pinto SJ, the Correspondent of the School, presided over the event. The chief guest for the occasion was Mr. James Cutinho, Block Education Officer, Mangaluru North Zone. Other dignitaries present included:

• Taluk-level Physical Education Officer Mr. Bharath
• Mrs. Cheluvamma, Grade-1 Physical Director Officer
• Mr. Lokraj Vittal, Chief Referee
• Headmistress Jositta Noronha
• PTA Vice President Mr. Victor Serrao
• President of the Alumni Association Mr. Christopher Dsouza
• We One Aqua Centre Incharge Mr. Naveen
• Mrs. Roopa Prabhu

The Headmistress, Ms. Jositta Noronha, warmly welcomed the dignitaries, competitors, benefactors, teachers, parents, and students. The event was formally inaugurated with the traditional lighting of the lamp by the dignitaries.

During his address, Mr. James Cutinho praised St. Aloysius Primary School for its initiative in organizing the competition, emphasizing the importance of swimming as a valuable exercise for both mental and physical health.

Taluk-level Physical Education Officer Mr. Bharath highlighted the significance of both education and sports in a student’s life. He also honored Rev. Fr. Johnson Pinto SJ and Headmistress Jositta Noronha with certificates of appreciation for their efforts in organizing the competition.

Rev. Fr. Johnson Pinto SJ encouraged the students to embrace swimming, an exercise that benefits physical fitness.

The event was also attended by prominent guests, including:

• Ms. Lilly Pais, President of the Karnataka State Physical Education Teachers Association
• Mr. Harish Rai, Secretary of District Physical Education Teachers Association
• Mr. Bhuvanesh, District Physical Education Officer

The competition featured exciting contests across multiple categories, with results as follows:

• Individual Championship (Under-14 Boys):
  Likith Ramachandra (Vivekananda English Medium School) and Abhishek (Alva’s Kannada Medium School)
• Overall Championship (Under-14 Boys):
  St. Aloysius College Higher Primary School
• Individual Championship (Under-14 Girls):
  Prapthi Jaya Prashanth (Lady Hill English Medium Higher Primary School) and Sharvya (St. Joseph English Medium School, Kulshekar)
• Overall Championship (Under-14 Girls):
  Lady Hill English Higher Primary School
• Individual Championship (Under-17 Boys):
  Grahith G Prabhu and Yashas (St. Aloysius High School, Kodialbail), Pratheek Jaya Prashanth (St. Aloysius English Medium School, Urwa)
• Overall Championship (Under-17 Boys):
  St. Aloysius High School
• Individual Championship (Under-17 Girls):
  Mithali Bhat and Rianna Dhrithi Fernandes (Victoria High School, Lady Hill)
• Overall Championship (Under-17 Girls):
  Victoria High School, Lady Hill

The programme was compered by Mr. Liya D’Souza, and the vote of thanks was delivered by Ms. Poornima Bhat.

The event concluded on a high note, with students, teachers, and parents expressing their appreciation for the meticulous organization and the spirit of sportsmanship displayed by all participants.