WORKSHOP HELD FOR STUDENTS OF XI ARTS

On 18th July 2023 workshop committee had conducted a workshop for the students of XI Arts A, B and C. The idea of having workshop was to equip our students with skills apart from the curriculum so that they could utilize these skills and generate self-employment in their future.
Two staff from Bal Bhavan, Mrs. Yuonne Validares and Mrs Lizane Monteiro taught the students how to make paper flowers. In all 52 students were trained in paper flower making.
The Goa State Red Cross Society, Goa deputed two staff Mrs. Maya Bhatkar and Mrs. Alka Kerkar to train our students in I aid namely CPR and Bandages in all 104 students were trained in this emergency and lifesaving skills.

A skill-based series of workshops was conducted for the students of Std. XI Science, on Saturday, 19th August 2023, from 9:00 am to 1:15 pm. The students actively participated in the following workshops:
1. Make-up and Grooming by Ms. Blossom Pinto
2. Crochet by Ms. Ornella Menezes
3. 3-D Paper Art by Ms. Aditi Kunde
4. Candle-making by Ms. Ablin Fernandes
5. Calligraphy by Ms. Delia Antao
6. Basic Electrical Skills by Mr. Manohar Naik
7. Basic Automobile Skills by Mr. Santosh Chari
It was a very fulfilling day wherein students learnt new skills and discovered their hidden talents.

Medical camp

The workshop committee organised a health check-up camp on the 23 August 2023 in collaboration with Urban Health Centre. The staff both teaching and non-teaching, availed of these facilities. The following tests were conducted:
a) Blood test
b) Eye check-up
c) Dental check-up
d) Breast cancer screening
e) Pap smear test
f) Ayurvedic opd
g) Homeopathic opd
h) General Check-up

Principal Ma'am Victoria De Souza welcomed the medical staff with flowers made by students of std. XI Arts who were trained in Flower Making Workshop.

The Workshop Committee organized various skills workshops for the students of XII Arts on 31st August 2023. Eminent resource persons were invited for conducting various activities.
1. Self-Defence was conducted for 44 students by Ms. Mehak Sayed.
2. Folk Dance Workshop was conducted for 22 students by Mr. Dilip Dhargalkar.
3. Personal Grooming was conducted by Ms. Mitchel Michael for 45 students.
4. Vocal Training was conducted for 23 students by Mr. Vinay Coutinho.
5. Art of Karaoke Singing for 23 students by Mr. Pradeep sawant.
It was a thouroghly intensing and enriching experience.

WORKSHOP HELD FOR STUDENTS OF XII COMMERCE

A skills training workshop was conducted for all students of std. XII Commerce on the 30th August 2023 from 9:00am to 1:30 pm. Various resource persons were engaged to disseminate information and empower the students with various skills for their future.The following Workshops were held:
1. Canvas Painting - For 63 students conducted by Ms. Rachel D'Souza.
2. Tie and Dye - For 63 students conducted by. Mr. Shivaji Gaonkar.
3. Apiculture - For 56 students conducted by Mr. Melwyn D'Souza.
4. Effective Public Speaking - for 43 students conducted by Mr. Eeshan Usapkar.
All students were benefited greatly through this exercise.

The Workshop Committee of St. Xavier's Higher Secondary School, Mapusa organised life skills workshops for students of Std. XII Vocational on 15th September, 2023. A total number of 4 workshops were scheduled to promote holistic growth among students. Eminent professionals and enthusiasts from diverse fields generously catered to the interest and inquisitiveness of keen students. The various workshops were as follows:
1. "Effective Presentations: Delivery & Decorum" conducted by Ms. Carol Cardozo, Asst. Professor, Department of Science and Humanities, Don Bosco College of Engineering, Fatorda
2. "Basic Electrical Skills" by Mr. Manohar Naik, resource person for refresher courses in experimental physics at Goa University, ex-teacher at St. Xavier's Higher Secondary School, teacher at Shrimati Nelly Joildo Aguiar School, Ponda
3. "Table Étiquettes" by Mr. Edgar D'Souza, Principal, Goa College of Hospitality and Culinary Education
4. "Cookery Demo Class" by Mr. Plasid Coutinho, ex-student and winner of the IIHM Young Chef India- Goa 2021 competition