St. Bartholomew's High School - Chorao

23/08/2026

22/08/2026

✨ CELEBRATING FAITH, FELLOWSHIP & COMMUNITY AT ST. BARTHOLOMEW’S SCHOOL FEAST 2026! 🎉🎈

What a magnificent day of joy, togetherness, and vibrant spirit! On August 22nd, 2026, the entire community of St. Bartholomew’s School, Chorao—students, teachers, parents, PTA members, and well-wishers—came together to mark our Annual School Feast.

Here is a complete look back at an unforgettable celebration:

🙏🏻 Spiritual Heart & Housie Excitement
The day commenced with a solemn Eucharistic Celebration concelebrated by Rev. Fr. Americo Rodrigues, Rev. Fr. Francisco Dias, and Rev. Fr. Vaizel Pereira, bringing everyone together in prayer and thanksgiving. During the break, a lively game of Housie set an energetic tone for the rest of the day!

🎭 Cultural Extravaganza & Felicitations
The stage came alive with incredible student talent, starting with a melodious Welcome Song and a warm Welcome Address by School Manager Rev. Fr. Americo Rodrigues.
* Pre-Primary Section: Captivated the audience with an energetic Action Song.
* Primary Students: Performed an engaging Monologue, a lively Dance, and an entertaining Skit.
* High School Students: Showcased a vibrant dance performance packed with confidence and exuberance.

Honoring Our Dedicated Educators:
We took a heartfelt moment to acknowledge and appreciate our wonderful educators for their dedicated service to our school community:
* 💐 Retired Teacher: Mrs. Antoineta Coelho
* 💐 Transferred Teachers: Ms. Josefina Cardoso & Sir Pradhumna Valvoikar
* 💐 Tenure Completed: Ms. Shruti Thakur & Ms. Flavia Almeida

💬 Inspiring Words & Reflection
Headmistress-in-Charge Tr. Joanita Castellino addressed the gathering, conveying her warm greetings and reminding us to cherish our values of faith, unity, and service. The cultural segment concluded on a peaceful, reflective note with the Group Hymn “Abide in Me”, followed by a heartfelt Vote of Thanks.

🍔 Campus Stalls & Fundraising Activities
The campus was buzzing with activities that brought smiles to everyone while raising funds for our school:

* 🥤 Canteen Fundraiser: Delicious, hygienically prepared snacks and refreshments enjoyed by all.
* 🌿 Plant Sale: Beautiful plants that served as a gentle reminder to nurture greenery and practice environmental responsibility.
* 🎯 Fun-Filled Games: Friendly competition at game stalls including Housie, Choose the Colour, Match the Colour, Lucky Dip, Guess the Weight, and Guess the Number of Sweets in the Jar!

A massive THANK YOU to every student, staff member, PTA representative, parent, and well-wisher whose participation made this event a resounding success. We leave with cherished memories of prayer, entertainment, appreciation, and camaraderie, looking forward to many more celebrations ahead! ❤️

18/08/2026

🌾 Field Trip Chronicles: From Seeds to Sunshine! ☀️🌱
Today, our primary section students stepped out into nature for an inspiring day at the agricultural fields! 🚜💦
The children got an up-close look at how ponds and canals feed the crops, and learned all about the cycles of sowing and harvesting! Experiential learning at its best! 🍃

17/08/2026

* 🏆 Announcing the Winners!
The talent on display across all grades was phenomenal! A huge congratulations to all our winners:

High School Section Declamation Competition Winners*

High School Section
Std V
🥇 1st Place: Miss Manushri Nagvekar (as Rani Lakshmibai)
🥈 2nd Place: Miss Khushi Harijan (as Rani Lakshmibai)
Std VI
🥇 1st Place: Miss Arya Naik (as Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru)
🥈 2nd Place: Miss Priya Lokapure (as Rani Lakshmibai)
Std VII
🥇 1st Place: Miss Sanishka Madkaikar (as Rani Lakshmibai)
Std VIII
🥇 1st Place: Miss Angel Estibeiro (as Tarabai)
🥈 2nd Place: Miss Delicia Coelho (as Indira Gandhi)
Std IX
🥇 1st Place: Miss Shrushti Tari (as Sarojini Naidu)
🥈 2nd Place: Miss Shubhalaxmi Dutta (as Aruna Asaf Ali)

👏 The judges applauded all participants for their stellar efforts before handing out the awards.

16/08/2026

Enrichment Programme for SSC Students

An Enrichment Programme for the SSC students was conducted at the Renewal Centre, Old Goa, on 13 and 14 August 2026. The programme provided the students with a meaningful and enriching experience, helping them to explore their inner selves and develop a better understanding of their strengths and potential.

The sessions on “Knowing Oneself” encouraged the students to reflect on their personalities, recognise their abilities, build self-confidence, and appreciate themselves. The programme was both informative and inspiring.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Director of the Renewal Centre, Old Goa, and his dedicated team for conducting such a meaningful programme and for providing our students with comfortable accommodation and meals.

The students were accompanied by Sr. Cindrella and Sir Frazer, whose presence and guidance contributed to the success of the programme.

We also express our sincere gratitude to our School Manager, Rev. Fr. Americo Rodrigues, and Teacher-in-Charge, Mrs. Joanita Castalino, for their support, encouragement, and efforts in arranging this enriching programme for our students.

15/08/2026

🇮🇳 ✨ Double the Celebrations, Double the Joy! ✨
🇮🇳 ✨ A Celebration of Faith, Freedom, and Well-Being! ✨

St. Bartholomew’s High School, Chorao, commemorated India’s 80th Independence Day with great patriotic fervor and solemnity, while also celebrating the sacred Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The dual celebration created a beautiful, harmonious blend of faith, gratitude, and national pride for our entire school community!
Here is a glimpse into our impactful program:
* 🕊️ Prayer & Ceremonial Welcome: The morning began with a serene prayer service, followed by a warm welcome to our Chief Guest, Dr. Melissa Dias.
* 🎙️ Student Voices & Melodies: Our talented students delivered an inspiring speech and performed a soulful patriotic song.
* 💃 Vibrant Performances: The energy reached a high with a colorful, patriotic dance performance by our lively Standard 5 students!
* 📚 Teacher's Address: A thought-provoking speech by a faculty member highlighted the true essence of freedom, personal responsibility, and patriotism.
* 🏆 Honoring Excellence: Congratulations to the brilliant winners of the Declamation Competition, who were felicitated for their exceptional confidence, eloquence, and thoughtful expression!

*High School Section Declamation Competition Winners*

The winners were as follows:
*Std V*
1st Place: Miss Manushri Nagvekar as Rani Lakshmibai.
2nd Place: Miss Khushi Harijan as Rani Lakshmibai.

*Std VI*
1st Place: Miss Arya Naik as Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.
2nd Place: Miss Priya Lokapure as Rani Lakshmibai.

*Std VII*
1st Place: Miss Sanishka Madkaikar as Rani Lakshmibai.

*Std VIII*
1st Place: Miss Angel Estibeiro as Tarabai.
2nd Place: Miss Delicia Coelho as Indira Gandhi.

*Std IX*
1st Place: Miss Shrushti Tari as Sarojini Naidu.
2nd Place: Miss Shubhalaxmi Dutta as Aruna Asaf Ali.

* 💡 Words of Wisdom: Chief Guest Dr. Melissa Dias delivered a deeply reflective message on personal freedom, reminding us that personal freedom precedes political freedom and must come with self-discipline. She shared invaluable life advice:
* Prioritize rest and health, reminding everyone that "if health fails, freedom fails."
* Never let hunger or anger govern your actions.
* Practice a daily examination of conscience to make thoughtful, responsible choices.
The celebration concluded on an inspiring note with the Vote of Thanks and high-energy patriotic slogans, leaving everyone empowered to cherish freedom, nurture their well-being, and serve our nation with purpose.
A big thank you to all who contributed to making this day so meaningful! 💙

14/08/2026

🐾 Fun Friday: Exploring the Animal Kingdom! 🦁🐬🐶🐍
Our Pre-Primary superstars brought the wild, wonderful world of nature right into the classroom today for our 'Animal Kingdom' Fun Friday activity!
From roaring wild beasts and loyal domestic pets to fascinating reptiles and deep-sea aquatic creatures, the children delighted us with their creative costumes, vibrant picture charts, and fantastic speeches.
🌟 Highlights & Winners 🌟
A huge round of applause to every single child who participated! Special congratulations to the two winners selected from each class for their outstanding effort and enthusiasm. You all shined so bright today!
❤️ Gratitude to Our Parents ❤️
A heartfelt thank you to our wonderful parents for your incredible support, creativity with the costumes, and cooperation in making this event such a grand success. We couldn't do it without you!
God bless our little learners! 🙏✨

13/08/2026

✨ "Words possess the incredible power to touch hearts, alter minds, and inspire change." ✨

A declamation is so much more than reciting words—it is the art of expression, emotion, and pure conviction! 🎙️🔥

St. Bartholomew’s High School, Chorao, buzzed with energy on 13th August 2026 as we hosted our Inter-Class Declamation Competition for the budding orators of Std I to IX in the school auditorium. The event aimed to boost confidence, refine voice modulation, and ignite a passion for public speaking.

Our young participants took us back in time, stepping onto the stage in striking attires, delivering iconic excerpts from historic speeches with intense expressions and powerful command over tone and body language! 🇮🇳

🌟 Behind the Scenes
* Compere Extraordinaire: Tr. Alisha Noronha kept the event lively, engaging, and seamless.
* The Esteemed Panel: Our expert judges, Sir Bony Vales and Sir Darren Furtado, had the tough task of evaluating contestants on costume & appearance, clarity & speech, stage confidence, facial expressions, and overall presentation.
* Audience Brain-Teasers: While the scores were being tallied, Tr. Alisha kept the energy soaring with fun riddles on national leaders for our audience, who answered with electrifying enthusiasm! 🧠⚡

🏆 Primary Section Winners
The talent on display was phenomenal! A huge congratulations to our bright stars of the Primary Section:
Std I
* 🥇 1st Place: Miss Mikayla Vaz (as Indira Gandhi)
* 🥈 2nd Place: Miss Lakya Pandit (as Rani Lakshmibai)
* 🥉 3rd Place: Master Joyson Colaco (as Dr. B.R. Ambedkar)
Std II
* 🥇 1st Place: Miss Anushka Lokapure (as Indira Gandhi)
* 🥈 2nd Place: Master Ayaansh Naik (as Bhagat Singh)
* 🥉 3rd Place: Miss Lilian Colaco (as Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru)
Std III
* 🥇 1st Place: Miss Pranali Parab (as Rani Lakshmibai)
* 🥈 2nd Place: Miss Aarushi Yankanchi (as Savitribai Phule)
* 🥉 3rd Place: Miss Trisha Kauthankar (as Indira Gandhi)
Std IV
* 🥇 1st Place: Master Smaran Shirodkar (as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj)
* 🥈 2nd Place: Miss Valanka Caldeira (as Savitribai Phule)
* 🥉 3rd Place: Master Devansh Advoikar (as Subhas Chandra Bose)

(Note: High School Section winners will be announced on Independence Day, 2026! Stay tuned! 🎆)

*High School Section Declamation Competition Winners*

The winners were as follows:
*Std V*
1st Place: Miss Manushri Nagvekar as Rani Lakshmibai.
2nd Place: Miss Khushi Harijan as Rani Lakshmibai.

*Std VI*
1st Place: Miss Arya Naik as Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.
2nd Place: Miss Priya Lokapure as Rani Lakshmibai.

*Std VII*
1st Place: Miss Sanishka Madkaikar as Rani Lakshmibai.

*Std VIII*
1st Place: Miss Angel Estibeiro as Tarabai.
2nd Place: Miss Delicia Coelho as Indira Gandhi.

*Std IX*
1st Place: Miss Shrushti Tari as Sarojini Naidu.
2nd Place: Miss Shubhalaxmi Dutta as Aruna Asaf Ali.

👏 The judges applauded all participants for their stellar efforts before handing out the awards.
The event concluded with a warm Vote of Thanks delivered by Tr. Alisha Noronha, expressing heartfelt gratitude to our Manager Rev. Fr. Americo Rodrigues, Headmistress In-charge Tr. Joanita Castelino, our English faculty, dedicated parents, enthusiastic participants, and wonderful audience.

Kudos to every single student who conquered stage fear and took the mic today—you are all champions! Here's to shedding hesitation and soaring higher in future literary events! 🚀📢