WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY

On the occasion of World Environment Day, Goa Science Centre & Planetarium in collaboration with the Department of Environment and Climate change, Government of Goa organized a workshop on Carbon footprint for students of Higher Secondary Schools on the 26th of June 2025.

Two students, Mr. Vedant Saxena from XII Sc C and Mr. Aryan Kauthankar from XII Sc D attended the same along with Ms. Maria de Lourdes Coutinho. The workshop was conducted by the team from Aranya Environment Reasearch Organisation, Goa. It focussed on the following topics

MANOVIKAS MODEL UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE

MANOVIKAS MODEL UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE was held on 20th, 21st and 22nd of June 2025 on the theme “Ignite the Future: Shaping Global Diplomacy” Three of our students participated as delegates for the same.

All three of them secured the third place in their respective committees and were awarded a medal n certificate each.

Ms. Sheryann Noronha of XII Arts C won as the third best delegate for United Nations Human Rights Council Committee with the agenda Challenging Traditional Roles: Is the Concept of 'Traditional Femininity’ Inherently Harmful?

Mr. Arnav Poulekar from XI arts A won as the third best delegate for All India Political Party Meet Committee with the agenda- Freedom of Speech in India: Drawing the Line Between Dissent and Defamation

Mr. Neel Kauthankar from XI Sc E won as the third best delegate for International Criminal Police Organisation Committee with the agenda International Legitimacy of Extraditions for Political Dissidents and Whistleblowers.

Report on Patriotic Singing Competition

On the occasion of revolutionary day, St.Xavier's HSS Mapusa participated in 'Patriotic song singing competition ' at Institute of Menezes Braganza, Panjim on 18/06/2025. The program started at 3:00 pm. Various HSS participated. From our HSS .Total 14 students participated. Eleven student singers and three musicians.

The session began with a formal welcome address by Rev. Fr. Agnelo Fernandes, Vice- Principal of the General stream of St. Xavier’s H.S.S., Mapusa, followed by the introduction of the Project Director and the Resource persons by the Coordinator Mr. Gopal Prabhu. To begin with, the Project Director Dr. Mahadev Gawas enlightened the students on different choices of subjects in different streams and the need to make those choices responsibly. The first resource person Mr. Laxmikant Pai Augle, a Research Engineer in the Cyber Security and Trust Division at Siemens shared his expertise, a vibrant mixture of computers and creativity in areas of embedded systems, computer networks and application of artificial intelligence in cybersecurity. The second speaker Ms. Yuga Venkatesh Ghotge, current pursuer of PhD at BITS Pilani K.K. Birla, Goa campus shared her scientific expertise in Bioprocess Technology and Microbiology techniques. The entire informative and interactive session concluded at 12:45 p.m. on a patriotic note with the singing of the National anthem. Ina gesture of gratitude, every higher secondary school was presented with two books on Career Compass. Finally, to add a sweet touch of the program, students and attendees were treated to a delightful box of snacks.

Following were the participants.

1. Sanika Samant XII commerce C
2. Kashish Dabholkar XII Arts A
3. Princess Bagkar XII Science D
4. Anushka Narulkar XII Science D
5. Riya Shetgaonkar XII Science D.
6. Dakshta Simepurushkar XII Arts A.
7. Nidhipa Kerkar XII Arts C
8. Bosco Carvalho XI Science D
9. Jay Hivarkar XII Science D
10. Om Bagkar XI Science C
11. Pratik Kulkarni XI commerce B
12. Samir Khan XI commerce B
13. Arvind Mathkar XI commerce C
14. Arya Divkar XI Arts

Teacher incharge was Ms Nidhi Falari

Report on Extra Curricular Activity conducted on 13/6/25

An Online Yoga quiz was conducted on 13/6/25 by All India institute of Ayurveda. A link was shared with students, where they had to register online on 11/6/25.The Quiz link was active from 8.00pm to 8.30 pm. Total 08 students of St.Xavier’s HSS participated in the same for which they were awarded E-certificate.

Career Counseling Session

The Goa State Samarth e- Governance Project Unit of Goa State Higher Education Council, Directorate of Higher Education Govt. of Goa organized a Career Counseling session on the 20th of June 2025 at St. Xavier’s Ark Hall for class XII students of ten Higher secondary schools across Arts, Science, Commerce and Vocational Streams. Fifteen students from each H.S.S. along with one faculty member were present for the same. The aim was to empower students by offering them a unique platform to directly interact with accomplished professionals, experts and young achievers providing them with meaningful insights, guidance and motivation towards successful careers.

The session began with a formal welcome address by Rev. Fr. Agnelo Fernandes, Vice- Principal of the General stream of St. Xavier’s H.S.S., Mapusa, followed by the introduction of the Project Director and the Resource persons by the Coordinator Mr. Gopal Prabhu. To begin with, the Project Director Dr. Mahadev Gawas enlightened the students on different choices of subjects in different streams and the need to make those choices responsibly. The first resource person Mr. Laxmikant Pai Augle, a Research Engineer in the Cyber Security and Trust Division at Siemens shared his expertise, a vibrant mixture of computers and creativity in areas of embedded systems, computer networks and application of artificial intelligence in cybersecurity. The second speaker Ms. Yuga Venkatesh Ghotge, current pursuer of PhD at BITS Pilani K.K. Birla, Goa campus shared her scientific expertise in Bioprocess Technology and Microbiology techniques. The entire informative and interactive session concluded at 12:45 p.m. on a patriotic note with the singing of the National anthem. Ina gesture of gratitude, every higher secondary school was presented with two books on Career Compass. Finally, to add a sweet touch of the program, students and attendees were treated to a delightful box of snacks.

REPORT ON ‘FESTA SOCIOLOGICA

A team of twelve dynamic students of St. Xavier’s Higher Secondary School, Mapusa – Goa,emerged as the overall winners at the Inter - Higher Secondary event ‘FESTASOCIOLOGICA’, organised by the Department of Sociology, St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa-Goa on 21st January 2025. The theme of the event was “Goa’s Cultural Mosaic – Continuity and Change”.

The team comprised of:

1. Ms. Sheryann Noronha - XI Arts C
2. Mast. Rhitvik Kambli - XI Com, C
3. Ms. Veda Mhambrey - XI Arts C
4. Mast. Nimay Pandit - XI Arts A
5. Ms. Tanisha Naik- XI Arts B
6. Ms. Cynthia Souza – XI Arts B
7. Ms. Asmi Naik Gaonkar - XI Sci. C
8. Ms. Shreeya Govekar - XI Sci. D
9. Ms. Nandita Chauhan – XI Arts A
10. Ms. Anika Kelji – XII Com C
11. Ms. Vidushee Chobisa – XI Arts A
12. Ms. Valanka Fernandes – XI Arts B

The team competed in different events throughout the day and emerged winners in the following events:


1. NACHUM-IA-KUMPASAR (Group Dance) – First Place

Mast. Rhitvik Kambli - XI Com
Ms. Veda Mhambrey - XI Arts C
Mast. Nimay Pandit - XI Arts A
Ms. Tanisha Naik - XI Arts B
Ms. Cynthia Souza – XI Arts B
Ms. Asmi Naik Gaonkar - XI Sci. C
Ms. Shreeya Govekar - XI Sci. D
Ms. Nandita Chauhan – XI Arts A


2. VIKLEM GOEM (Street Play) – First Place

Mast. Rhitvik Kambli - XI Com
Ms. Veda Mhambrey - XI Arts C
Mast. Nimay Pandit - XI Arts A
Ms. Tanisha Naik - XI Arts B
Ms. Cynthia Souza – XI Arts B
Ms. Asmi Naik Gaonkar - XI Sci. C
Ms. Shreeya Govekar - XI Sci. D
Ms. Nandita Chauhan – XI Arts A
Ms. Valanka Fernandes – XI Arts B


3. GOENCHI GIRESTKAI (Face Painting) – First Place

Ms. Anika Kelji – XII Com C
Ms. Vidushee Chobisa – XI Arts A


4. SOMAZ XASTRI TUM? (Monologue) – Second Place

Ms. Sheryann Noronha - XI Arts C


5. GOA IN TRANSITION – IMPLICATIONS OF MIGRATION (Essay Writing) – Second Place

Ms. Sheryann Noronha - XI Arts C


6. GOENCHO PORBO FESTA (Fashion Show) – Second Place

Ms. Sheryann Noronha - XI Arts C
Mast. Rhitvik Kambli - XI Com
Ms. Veda Mhambrey - XI Arts C
Mast. Nimay Pandit - XI Arts A
Ms. Tanisha Naik - XI Arts B
Ms. Cynthia Souza – XI Arts B
Ms. Asmi Naik Gaonkar - XI Sci. C
Ms. Shreeya Govekar - XI Sci. D
Ms. Nandita Chauhan – XI Arts A
Ms. Valanka Fernandes – XI Arts B

The participants were trained by Ms. Aparna Naik, Ms. Nikita Lotlikar, Mr. Skandle Fernandes, Ms. Andrea Carrasco, Ms. Namrata Mopkar, and Ms. Maria Leopoldina Fernandes.

REPORT OF CHILDREN’S DAY CELEBRATION

A culinary competition called Rockstar Chef organized by Kamaxi institute of culinary arts, was conducted by the Bakery dept of our school on the 20th of December, 24. The first round winners will move into the finale round to be held in Verna at the Culinary Institute.

The winners were Devansh Pednekar, XI com C and Pearl Fernandes, XI B and C.

REPORT OF CHILDREN’S DAY CELEBRATION

Children’s Day at St. Xavier’s Higher Secondary School, Mapusa, was celebrated with great enthusiasm and fiesta on December 2, 2024. This day was marked to relive the memories of the past and the school campus buzzed with excitement and joy. The teachers came dressed in attire of their younger days filling the day with fun and frolic. The members of the Extra Curricular Committee put up food stalls with items ranging from cream cones, alle belle, puffed rice to cotton candies. These goodies of the yesteryears were relished by the students. Various games too were organized for the students of all streams which included Hopscotch, Sack-O-Relay, Tennikoit, Dog-and-the-bone, Tug-of-war etc. which were greatly enjoyed by the students.

This activity was coordinated and conducted by the Extra Curricular Committee of St. Xavier’s H.S.S, Mapusa.

Report on Dempo Intellectopia

The Commerce Club & BBA Forum of DCT’s S.S. Dempo College of Commerce & Economics, Cujira, had organized a One-day State-Level, Inter-Higher Secondary event titled, Dempo Intellectopia, on 4th October, 2024. The students of St. Xavier’s H.S.S, Mapusa, participated in this event and won the 1st places in Photography, Debate and Extempore, a 2nd place in Reel-Making and 3rd places in Poster Creation and Ad-Mad Competition. St. Xavier’s H.S.S. was declared as the overall 2nd place winners of the event.

The activity was co-ordinated by the Extra Curricular Committee of St. Xavier’s H.S.S

Report on Inter higher secondary school Essay writing competition

College of Physiotherapy, Naturopathy and Vedic Sciences, Sankhali had organized all Goa inter higher secondary school English Essay Writing competition on 27th September, 2024. Our institution had participated in the same and secured second place. The participant for the essay writing competition was Ms Sheryann Norohna from XI Arts B.

REPORT ON PARTICIPATION IN THE EVENT MEDIA SCOPE 9.0

Agnel Institute of Technology and Design, Assagao had organized a one day Inter-Higher Secondary School Championship, Yukti-2024 on 7th October 2024; which was open only for students from the Science Stream. Nineteen higher secondary schools participated in the same.

St. Xavier Higher Secondary School, Mapusa was declared as the second runners-up at the event and won a cash prize of Rs. 5000/- for the same. Our institution was represented by a dynamic team of 15 students as mentioned below:

1. Shannon Dias (XII Sc B)
2. Sabah Natekar (XII Sc B)

1. Deora Britto (XII Sc A)
2. Rio Luis (XII Sc C)

1. Anoushka Chatte (XII Sc B)

1. Krishna Kulam (XII Sc A)
2. Piyush Fernandes (XII Sc B)
3. Ralston Coelho (XII Sc B)
4. Lemuel Fernandes (XII Sc A)
5. Kieran De Souza (XII Sc C)
6. Jerry Zuzarte(XII Sc C)
7. Daniel Saji(XII Sc A)
8. Bradford Lobo(XII Sc A)
9. Rakesh Kalangutkar (XII Sc B)
10. Pranjal Harji (XII Sc D)

Shannon Fernandes and Saba Natekar won the first place in the Project Expo for their project, “Step-Powered Vision”, which used ultrasonic sensors and buzzers on shoes and spectacles to detect obstacles, with piezo sensors powering the system through movement.

THEMATIC PROJECT COMPETITION

The Goa State Council for Science and Technology, Saligao in collaboration with Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs, Government of Goa had organized a Thematic Project Competition on 27th of September at the Goa Science Centre, Miramar for North Goa District.

Our students participated and bagged the 6th place and won a cash prize of Rs 1500/ for the project titled: Solar Panel Electrostatic Cleaner. The participants were Hubert D’Souza and Leroy Fernandes of 12th Science.

REPORT ON THE INTER-CLASS POSTER COMPETITION

The Extra-curricular Committee of St. Xavier’s Higher Secondary School in collaboration with the MOHAN Foundation, Mapusa organized an Inter-Class Poster Making Competition on the 31st of August 2024. The competition was organised to commemorate the Indian Organ Donation Day which is observed on the 3rd of August every year. The theme of the competition was “Donate Organs, Save Lives” to mark the Golden Jubilee Year of our Institution.

Creative and artistic posters depicting the theme were prepared by 32 participants from all the four streams. The posters were judged by Ms. Marieta Gomes- former Chemistry teacher of our Institute, Mr. Yogesh Kauthankar- Art teacher from Smt. High School, Velguem and Mr. Shubham Chari- Art teacher from Pernem High School.

The Prize Distribution Ceremony was held at St. Joseph Vaz Auditorium in the Innovation Block of the Institute. The Principal, Mrs. Victoria de Souza addressed the gathering and highlighted the national and international aspects of the history of organ donation. The Chief Guest for the event was Mrs. Vijayalakshmi Bhat, former Biology teacher of the Institute. Mrs. Bhat highlighted the law of nature and its quality of giving life. The Guest of Honour, Dr. Amol Mahaldar- Co-ordinator for the Organ Donation Cell of IMA Goa, bursted myths surrounding organ donation. The Organ Donation Ambassador of MOHAN Foundation Mapusa, Mr. Gabriel Pereira, raised awareness on organ donation. The event proved to be a great success.

The Prize Winners of the Competition were as follows:

Bhagwan Birsa Munda: Life and Contribution to the Freedom Struggle and Tribal Rights

Goa commission for SC/ST had organized a Quiz competition on 9th of August at Institute Menezes Braganza Hall on the topic “Bhagwan Birsa Munda: Life and Contribution to the Freedom Struggle and Tribal Rights”.
All together 30 institutions participated and we secured the Third place and are awarded with certificates, trophy and cash prize of Rs 10,000/-. The following students were the participants

1. Miss Sijal Behera      XI com B
2. Miss Suraksha Lamani      XII com B
3. Master Soham Dabholkar      XII com B

Monsoon session of the Goa Legislative Assembly, Porvorim

The Konkani students of standard 12th of St. Xavier's higher secondary school, Mapusa had the apportunity to withness the monsoon session of the Goa Legislative Assembly, Porvorim on 2nd August 2024. The Honorable Chief Minister of Goa Dr. Pramod Sawant and MLA of Mapusa constituency Mr. Joshua De souza interected with the students after the session. Sixty students along with Miss Namrata Pednekar and Mr. Suryakumar Phadte participated in the same.

University Fair Session

Thirteen students from our institution had the opportunity to visit the Ardee School, Sangolda to participate in the University Fair Session.

Archdiocesan Skit Competition

St. Xavier's Higher Secondary School, Mapusa, emerged as the winner of the Archdiocesan Skit Competition, organised by the Diocesan Catechetical Centre, on the life of St. Francis Xavier in view of the Exposition of the Sacred Relics of the saint. One of our students, Mr. Soham Dabholkar, was also conferred the "Best Male Actor" award. A total of 14 higher secondary schools and colleges participated in the event.

Report on essay writing competition

In honour of world population day, an essay writing competition was held on the 9th of July at Goa science centre, Miramar for which 5 of our students participated.

The students arrived at the venue without any delays and the competition began without a hitch. Each student was handed a pen, paper and a writing pad, instructions were given and finally the topic was declared that is, Rising population- a Threat to the Environment

The students were given 45 minutes to write the essay (10 30 am- 11 15 am) . Soon after the essays were submitted, each student was handed a participation certificate and informed that the winners would receive a phone call in the following week and that the awards ceremony would be on the 16th of July 2024. All were handed a couple of snacks and a beverage before leaving the premises. The students arrived back at the school campus before 1pm.

From the students that represented the school, Selton Campos from XII commerce B bagged the first place and Ria kabi from XI Commerce B bagged the third place respectively

The students found the competition to be an interesting experience and are eager to take part in more.

All Goa Inter – School Elocution Competition

Manovikas English Medium School, Fatorda, organized "Luminarium: An Orator's Odyssey”, the Annual All Goa Inter – School Elocution Competition on the 19th of July, 2024. Miss Sherryann Noronha from XI Arts C and Miss Riya Kabhi from XI Commerce B participated in the same.
Miss Riya Kabhi secured the Second Place in the competition. She was awarded a certificate and a cash prize of Rs. 1500/-

All Goa level Group patriotic song singing competition

Institute of Menezes Braganza organised “All Goa level Group patriotic song singing competition” on 18th June 2024 on the occasion of Goa Revolution Day.

A group of 15 students from science stream participated in this competition and won the First place. The students were awarded mementos, certificate & cash prize of Rs 5,000.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR COMMITTEE REPORT (25-06-24)

The Department of Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs observed the State Consumer Rights Day on 25th June, 2024 in collaboration with the Directorate of Food and Drug Administration, at the Rajiv Gandhi Kala Mandir, Ponda.

Mr. Abhishek Sharma of Std. XII Commerce A and Mr. Soham Sandip Dabholkar of Std. XII Commerce B represented our higher secondary school at the quiz on ‘Consumer Awareness and the Citizen’ which was followed by talks by experts from the Directorate of Food and Drug Administration on the theme ‘Pure and Protected: Safe Food… Secure Future…

The students gained a lot of information on the Consumer Protection Act 2019 and on the practices of Food Safety and Hygiene.

The participants were awarded certificates of participation for the same.