NSS Annual Camp Report
The Annual NSS camp of the NSS Units, St Agnes College was held at Holy Family Higher Primary School, Mermajal, Bantwal Taluk. The Staff Coordinators along with the student leaders visited the Camp site on 31st October , 2019 at 10 a.m. to make necessary arrangements for the Camp which was to be held from 1st November to 7th November, 2019.
The NSS campers assembled in at St. Agnes College on 1st November, 2019 at 8.30 a.m. where they were first addressed by Sr Dr Jeswina A.C., Principal St. Agnes College, followed by important instructions given by the NSS program officers regarding the rules and regulations to be followed during the camp. Later the students were divided into 5 groups namely Prithvi, Agni, Akash , Vayu and Vaari.
All the NSS students along with the Coordinators and Support staff reached the camp site on 1st November, 2019 at 10.15 a.m. Rev. Fr Allwyn Edward D’Cunha warmly welcomed all and offered refreshment to everyone. The NSS volunteers under the guidance of the Coordinators cleaned and set the venue for the Camp.
The inaugural function was held on 01.11.19 at 6.30 p.m. at Holy Family Sabha Bhavan, Mermajal, Bantwal Taluk. The Chief guest for the function was Rev. Fr. Allwyn Edward D’Cunha, Parish Priest, Holy Family Church, Mermajal, Bantwal Taluk. Sr. Dr Jeswina A.C. , Principal , St. Agnes College (autonomous) presided over the function. The other dignitaries present for the function included Sr Dr Maria Roopa A.C., Joint Secretary, Sr Carmel Rita A.C., Administrator, St Agnes College, Shri K. Ravindra , Zilla Panchyat, Member, Pudhu, Shri Satish Nayga, President, Mermajal Grama Panchayat, Shri Francis Mendonza, Member, Mermajal Grama Panchayat, Sr Mable, Headmistress, Holy Family English Higher Primary School, Meramajal, Sr Prameela, Headmistress, St. Joseph Higher Primary School, Mermajal, Shri Patrick Pinto, Vice President, Holy Family Church Parish Council, Mermajal and Shri Ronald Pereira, Vice President, PTA , St. Agnes College( Autonomous), Mangalore.
The program began with a prayer, followed by a welcome dance by the NSS volunteers. Mr. Derik Dais, NSS Program Officer, welcomed the dignitaries. The guests inaugurated the camp by lighting a lamp. Father Allwyn Edward D’Cunha addressed the gathering regarding the NSS camp and emphasized on the significance of unity among the youth irrespective of their caste, creed and religion for the overall progress and development of the Nation.
Sr. Dr. Maria Roopa A.C. enlightened the audience with the importance of service by the youth for the nation and the role of the same in the development of the society. The President of the function Sr Dr Jeswina A.C. Principal , St. Agnes College ,then explained to the NSS Volunteers the importance of NSS in daily life and its role in the overall personality development of an individual. She also appreciated the NSS volunteers for the selfless services rendered by them for the betterment of the society.Mrs. Vineetha, Assistant NSS Program Officer, proposed the vote of thanks.
Then the student volunteers presented a cultural program followed by a PPT presentation on the activities conducted during the odd semester 2019 by the NSS Units.The program ended at 8.00pm. The guests left the venue after having dinner along with the NSS Campers.
In addition to the regular activities of the camp i.e. Flag hoisting, Shramadan and Cultural program, many educative programs were organized for and by the NSS campers daily from 2nd November to 7th November, 2019.
The Valedictory function was held on 7th November, 2019 from 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm.
Educative Sessions and Programs conducted from 2ndNovember to 7th November, 2019:
02-11-2019: Second Day of Camp
10 am to 1.00 pm: Free Health Checkup for Holy Family English Higher Primary School Students by Father Muller’s Medical College and Hospital, Mangalore
3.00 pm to 4.30 pm : Educative Session on ‘Personality Development” for NSS volunteers by Mr. Delan , Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce, St. Agnes college( autonomous), Mangalore
6.30 pm: Cultural Program for localites, Mermajal, Bantwal.
Chief guest for the program-Shrimati Philomena Pinto, Teacher, Holy Family Higher Primary School, Mermajal, Bantwal
03-11-2019: Third Day of Camp
9.00 am to 1.00 pm : Free Eye Checkup for localites, Mermajal, Bantwal by Prasad Nethralaya, Mangalore
3.00pm to 4.30 pm : Educative Session on “Yoga in Daily Life” by Miss. Kavyashree Bhat, ,MPCs Final year B.Sc. Degree Student, St. Agnes college( autonomous), Mangalore
6.30 pm : Cultural Program by localites, Mermajal, Bantwal
President for the program-Shrimati Vrinda, Member, Mermajal Grama Panchayat
Chief Guest for the program- Shri Elroy Saldanha, Ex-President Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM), Mangalore
04-11-2019: Fourth Day of Camp
8.30 am to 1.00 pm :Learning Mathematics using Origami for school kids by the department of Mathematics, St. Agnes College(autonomous),Mangalore under the guidance of Ms. Relisha
10.00 am to 1.30pm: Singing Competition for Students of English and Kannada Primary School ( Solo and Group) Holy Family Higher Primary School, Mermajal.
3.00 pm to 4.30 pm : Educative Session on “Problems related to women safety” for NSS Volunteers
by Mr. Prasanna, Police Sub Inspector, Bantwal Police Station
6.30 pm: Cultural Program by NSS Volunteers
Chief Guest for the program- Shri. Yogesh Prabhu, Member, Mermajal Grama Panchayat
President for the program- Shri. Melwyn Braggs, Headmaster, St. Thomas School,Bondenthila
Other dignitary- Shri Francis Mendonza,Member, Mermajal Grama Panchayat
05-11-2019: Fifth Day of Camp
10 am to 11.00 pm : : Educative Session on “Household chemicals and waste management” for students of Holy Family Higher Primary School,Mermajal by Staff and Students, Department of Chemistry, St. Agnes college( autonomous), Mangalore
11.00 am to 1.30pm: Dance and Rangoli Competitions for Students of English and Kannada Primary School ( Solo and Group) Holy Family Higher Primary School,Mermajal.
3.00 pm to 4.30 pm : Educative Session on Cyber Crime by Miss. Nelvita Noronha, Lawyer , SDM College, Mangalore.
6.30 pm : Cultural Program for localites, Mermajal, Bantwal
Chief guest for the program-Shri Austin D’Souza,Secretary ,Holy Family Church, Parish Council, Mermajal
President of the program-Shri Ravindra, Member, Mermajal Grama Panchayat
06-11-2019: Sixth Day of Camp
10 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. : Educative Session on “Health and Hygiene” & “Blood Typing” for students of St. Joseph’s Higher Primary School by Department of Microbiology, St. Agnes college( autonomous), Mangalore
11.00 am to 1.30pm: Elocution and Drawing Competitions for Students of English and Kannada Primary School Holy Family Higher Primary School, Mermajal.
3.00 pm to 4.30 pm: Educative Session on “Fine Arts Skills” for NSS volunteers by Shri. Jagan Pavar , Fine art skills Expert, President, Sanketh Trust , Mangalore
6.30 pm : Cultural Program for localites, Mermajal, Bantwal
Chief guest for the program-Shrimathi Linette Jacintha D’Souza, Teacher, Holy Family Higher Primary School,Mermajal
President of the program- Shri Patrick Pinto, Vice President, Holy Family Church Parish Council, Mermajal
07-11-2019: Seventh Day of Camp
6.30 pm: Valedictory Program
President : Sr. Dr. Jeswina AC, Principal, St Agnes College(Autonomous),Mangalore
Guest of honour: Sr .Mable, Head Mistress, Holy Family English Higher Primary School, Mermajal
Chief Guest: Rev. Father Allwyn Edward D’Cunha, Church Priest , Hoy Family Church, Mermajal
Shri Ganesh Suvarna Thumbe,Taluk Member,Bantwal
Shrimati Jayashree Karkera,Vice President , Mermajal Grama Panchayat
Shri Francis Mendonsa, Member of Mermajal Grama Panchayat
Shri Patrick Pinto, Vice President, Holy Family Church Parish Council ,Mermajal
Sr. Pramila, Head Mistress, St. Joseph’s Higher Primary School, Mermajal
Shrimathi Chethana, Student Welfare Officer, St Agnes College (Autonomous) Mangalore.
