Inter-School Elocution on Teachers Day at Betalbatim

Joseph Afonso Memorial Trust, held its XVth Annual Felicitation of SSCE & HSSCE toppers of the village on Teachers Day at Dr. Cota Memorial Hall, Betalbatim. The Inter-school Elocution Competition themed Can Goa Still be Saved, held on the occasion,  drew nine leading schools from S.Goa, and was won by St. Judes, Betalbatim, while Regina Martyrum, Assolna and St. Mary’s, Varca were the first and second runners-up respectively. Chief Guest retired Principal Cheryl Colaço complimented the Trust for holding the event on such an important day. Earlier, former Tourism Minister Mickky Pacheco, the Guest of Honour gave away the Awards for the student toppers of Betalbatim. He also felicitated Teacher Lorraine Godinho who was conferred the Best Teacher Award by the Trust. Rev. Dr. Victor Ferrão, speaking on behalf of the jury, comprising Dr. Afonso Botelho and Mr. Emanuel Furtado, congratulated the students for the high standard of their eloquence and their strong concern about Goa. Parish Priest Fr. Ubaldo D’Cunha who presided, spoke about Joseph Afonso’s qualities as an educationist and Sarpanch. In a unique gesture, the Trust felicitated each and every teacher present, with a rose. Sarpanch Minguel Pereira and Zilla Member Nelly Rodrigues were the special invitees.