Monday: The Annual General Body Meeting of the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) of St Aloysius Gonzaga School was held on 8 August 2026 at Gonzaga Hall, bringing together parents, teachers and members of the school management.
Rev. Fr Brian Pereira SJ, Rector of St Aloysius Institutions and Chairperson of the PTA, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Addressing the gathering, he spoke on the core Jesuit principle of Cura Personalis (care for the whole person) and emphasized the vital role of parents in nurturing their children’s holistic development. He encouraged parents to first connect with their children, appreciate their strengths, and then gently correct their mistakes. He urged them to instill values by becoming role models and inspire their children to grow from self-centeredness to a spirit of service.
He also announced a new initiative—the St Aloysius Holistic Formation Centre, a Jesuit campus for experiential learning, wellness, culture and ecological formation. The proposed centre will offer activities such as farming, cooking, yoga and trekking, enabling students to learn through meaningful experiences beyond the classroom. He said the initiative aligns with the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 by promoting experiential and holistic learning. He outlined a phased development plan extending to 2029 and invited parents and alumni to partner in the project by sponsoring various components of the centre. He concluded by thanking parents for their trust in the institution and sought their continued support in realising the vision.
Fr Rohan D’Almeida SJ, Principal, highlighted the importance of a strong home-school partnership in shaping responsible and compassionate individuals. He urged parents to prioritise character over marks, create an emotionally secure environment at home, encourage children to learn from failures, allow them to spend time in nature, and adopt a parenting approach that observes more and controls less while nurturing their passions and sense of responsibility.
Lugina Miranda, Counsellor and Therapist, conducted an engaging session on positive parenting, focusing on quality time, active listening, open communication, encouragement and acceptance. She emphasised building trust, avoiding comparisons, nurturing curiosity and being positive role models. PTA Vice President Reena Noronha encouraged parents to participate actively in school initiatives and urged them to love, guide and stand by their children.
The school also felicitated the toppers of the CBSE Class X and Class XII Board Examinations.
PTA Secretary Sandhya Manoj reviewed the previous year’s activities, followed by the presentation of the Annual Report by PTA Joint Secretary Quinni Fernandes and the Financial Statement by Treasurer Deepthi Karkada. Deepthi Karkada thanked the outgoing Parent-Teacher Executive Committee (PTEC) members, while Shamitha Shetty introduced the newly elected PTEC for the year 2026–27.
Acquina Rebello welcomed the gathering. Vice Principals Laurel D’Souza and Aparna Suresh were also present. Swathi Bharat proposed the vote of thanks, and Samuel Peters compered the programme.
The meeting concluded with a renewed commitment to strengthening the partnership between parents and educators for the holistic development of every student.