Mangalore: The Students of class 9th A and B of st. agnes high school visited veronica vihar, maryhill on 4th january 2025. This visit was to instill the values of empathy and compassion towards differently abled people. Sr. Maria jyothi, welcomed all the teachers and the students with warmth and affection. She shared the insights about the home, its mission to support mentally and physically challenged individuals.
The students performed an entertainment programme which included action songs. Dance and creative advertisement. The inmates enthusiastically clapped along, laughed and even join in.
The main objective of the visit was the one –on-one interaction between the students and the inmates.
Students spoke to them. They even listened to the residents stories. The headmistress Sr. Gloria A.C handed over the contribution of cash and kind collected during the charity drive by the students. Viona Secretary of the Alumni Association spoke about the purpose of the visit. Racheal of Class 9b compered the programme. She expressed gratitude for the opportunity to interact with the inmates which helped the students to foster the spirit of connection.
Compassion and mutual respect. Sr. Gloria A.C the Headmistress, Tr, Dimple, Tr. Bhavya and Tr. Suneetha accompanied the students, who also guided them to approach the day with sensitively openness. The teacher’s facilitated conversations, helped the students to understand the unique needs of the mentally and physically challenged individuals.
The students of the school displayed their generosity by contributing their savings, pulses, soaps and other essential items. This action showed the importance of selflessness and the belief that no no contribution small when given with love.