St. Thomas HSS Aldona and PTA organize all Goa news presentation contest; budding anchors impress judge

Goa Khabar : St. Thomas Higher Secondary School, Aldona, in collaboration with its Parent Teachers’ Association, organized the All Goa Inter-Higher Secondary School News Presentation Competition on the theme ‘Voices of Hope: News that Inspires, Uplifts, and Ignites Optimism’ on 13th September 2025 in the school hall.

The event saw participation from 15 Higher Secondary Schools across Goa, with students presenting creative and interactive PowerPoint-based news stories.

Chief Guest Pramod Acharya, Editorial Director of Prudent Media Network, commended the high standard of presentations, remarking that some participants even outperformed professional news anchors. He encouraged students to spread positive and inspiring stories, reminding them that readers ultimately decide which news gains prominence.

Also on the judging panel were Alisha Caraline Fernandes, Producer at Rashtra TV, and Nitiksha Mahadev Gaonkar, Reporter at Goa 365 News Channel.

Principal Angelica Fernandes declared the Winners and extended gratitude to all for the success of the program.

The winners were:

1st Place – Juyee Manesh Gawas, Vasantrao Dempo HSS, Cujira

2nd Place – Carol Fernandes, St. Thomas HSS, Aldona

3rd Place – Yash Jagdish Durbhatkar, St. Andrew’s HSS, Vasco

1st Consolation – Chetana Naik, Dr. K.B. Hedgewar HSS, Cujira

2nd Consolation – Meagan Grace Dias, G.V.M.’s SNJA HSS, Ponda

All participants received certificates, while winners were awarded trophies, certificates, and cash prizes. PTA chairman Jose Nazareth D’Souza welcomed the gathering and Sir Daryl Abranches proposed vote of thanks. The event was coordinated by Sir Daryl John Abranches and Tr. Lavina Pereira, with active support from all staff members and student volunteers.

The Management of St. Thomas Higher Secondary School thanked all institutions for their enthusiastic participation, making the event a resounding success.