On June 21st 2025 our school celebrated International Yoga Day. Students along with their teachers, actively participated in the event. Programme began with lighting the lamp and a devotional dance. Dr. Mahananda Mahendrapal Ph.d holder in Garbhasanskar yoga, presently a yoga trainer at the University of America was the Chief guest and the facilitator for the event. Through her motivational words, she enlightened the students about the importance of Yoga in their life. By performing various restorative Asanas, Pranayama and Dhyana children felt energized and nourished. Programme ended with a vote of thanks and a goal to have continuity in practice of yoga.
Our Pre-Primary section lit up with sunshine and smiles as we celebrated Yellow Day with great excitement and enthusiasm! The cheerful color yellow, symbolizing happiness, energy, and warmth, was the theme of the day, and it truly brought joy to every corner of our classrooms.
Children and teachers alike came dressed in beautiful shades of yellow – from lemon and mango, pineapple to sunflower and gold. The classroom was beautifully decorated with yellow balloons, and artwork.
St. Francis of Assisi School is proud to announce that two of our students — Vihaan Dodamani (Nursery) and Mohammed Shizan Jamadar (LKG) — have won the National Excellence Award for their exceptional contributions in the All India Swachh Bharat Art Competition 2024–25, conducted by the National Education and Human Resource Development Organization.
The award ceremony was held at Hotel Kohinoor Continental, Andheri East, Mumbai, Maharashtra, on 28th April 2025.
This is a moment of jubilation for our school. Last year, we secured one award — this year, we are proud to have won two. It is truly wonderful to share that our school is now recognized at the national level in this prestigious art competition.
In total, 761 students participated in the event. Out of them, 58 students advanced to the national level. From these 25 students received State-Level Awards, 31 students received State-Level Appreciation Medals and 2 students including ours earned the National Excellence Award.
St. Francis of Assisi warmly welcomed all newcomers on the 10th of June, 2025. The ceremony commenced at 9:30 a.m. with a ribbon-cutting at the entrance gate. All freshers stood in two lines as their class teachers accompanied them to the assembly ground. As they marched forward, the sound of the school band reached the sky, and flower petals were showered on them. Cartoon character masks brought smiles to the children's faces.
During the assembly, new students were introduced and presented with a badge as a token of love and welcome.
This was also the moment when the newly appointed school parliament was installed. SPL Bhagyashree, DSPL Anmol, and all other ministers took an oath in front of the students to give their best to the departments they were chosen for.
The Assisi staff and students proudly honoured the national awardees Vivaan Dodamani (Nursery) and Mohammed Shizan Jamadar (LKG) for their outstanding contributions in the Swachh Bharat 2024–25 Art Competition.
The World Environment Day was celebrated at St. Francis of Assisi School on 5th June 2025. The event began with the planting of saplings by the Forest Department, along with special guests and our students.
Following the plantation activity, a short stage programme was organized. It commenced with a prayer dance, invoking God’s blessings. The dignitaries — Shri Tarakeshwar Patil (District Judge), Shri Jagadish Rakkasagi (Zonal Forest Officer), Shri Harish Rangangowda Patil (Senior Judge), Smt. Trupti Dharani (Judge), Shri Kalmesh Kiwad (Lawyer), Shri R. B. Hittalmani (Lawyer), Shri Pandurang I. Bhandari (Deputy Director, Pre-University Education Department, Chikodi), Smt. Prabavati Patil, and Shri Ginagouda Patil from BEO office, Chikodi — were given a floral welcome. Two of our 10th Std. students, Parth and Smruti, delivered speeches on the significance of World Environment Day. A song titled "Canticle of Brother Sun", composed by our founder and patron of ecology, St. Francis of Assisi, was sung to highlight the importance of nature.
The Chief Guest, Shri Harish Rangangowda Patil, gave a clarion call to save the environment by reducing plastic usage. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by our Principal, Rev. Fr. Jason Fernandes. He expressed gratitude to the Forest Department and all dignitaries for planting saplings and for spending their valuable time with the children, helping to create awareness about saving Mother Earth for future generation.
On 5th April 2025, the last day of the second semester exams, St. Francis of Assisi School marked the conclusion of the academic year 2024–25 by celebrating the Festival of Colours with great joy and happiness. The celebration began in the afternoon on the school premises. Children and staff came with a variety of colours, which they applied and sprinkled on each other’s faces. The event became even more enjoyable with pleasant weather and lively DJ music. With smiles on their faces and bliss in their hearts, students and teachers wished each other a happy summer holiday.
