09th April, 2022, Place - Mumbai

Convocation ceremony for the students of the year 2020 was organized by the management of St. Teresa Institute of Education and Dr. Joan along with the newly elected council members and students of F.Y. B.Ed students on 9th April, 2022 at 11A.M. The program commenced by a joyful march led by the Chief Guest of the event i.e. Mr. Julius Machado along with our Principal Dr. Sr. Tanuja Waghmare, teachers, staff members and the convocants. The prayer service began by lighting the lamp by the Chief guest, Principal, teachers and the General Secretary of the Student Council. It was followed by a prayer dance performed by students from the first years. Thereafter, a small prayer was conducted along with students singing a hymn to set up an atmosphere of worship. The Principal then welcomed the Chief Guest and addressed the crowd. It was followed by a brief introduction by Dr. Joan after which the minutes of the event was read out by Dr. Cerena.

The event was hosted by two first year students - Amrita Nakhwa and Prinal Gonsalves beginning the events with a cultural program. One of the talent show skit titled ‘Meera’ was enacted, showcasing the struggles housewives go through in their day-to-day life. The cultural program was then proceeded with a singing performance by the students that sang a part of the song – The Climb (Miley Cyrus) and it ended with an amazing group dance performance on 3 Bollywood songs. Two convocants were asked to share their views and testimonies with the crowd. Mr. Julius Machado the conducted a small session on Financial Planning. He spoke about the Benefits of Financial Planning and how one can use these planning to achieve life goals. He also spoke of the major effects on finances and what should be kept in mind while developing a plan. Mr. Julius also enlightened us about Savings and Investments, the different Financial Planning Processes, Saving and Fixed Deposits, Other Savings, Insurance, Shares and Mutual Funds. He made us aware of Tax Relief, Cyber Frauds and the Ponzi Scheme. He ended his session by sharing his views and enlightening the convocants with advices for the future. He congratulated the convocants and wishing the best to the convocants as well as the students present there and appreciated the performers for their energetic performances.

A small break was given wherein refreshments were served to everyone by the hospitality team and few more convocants came forward to share their experiences achieved during the course of 2 years and also gave job advices to the first-year students. The convocation certificates were then distributed to the convocants and honouring them for their success. The Principal then shared her views, opinions and feedback for the event following which a first year student – Manisha Kandaswamy gave the vote of thanks. Everyone was so overwhelmed that a small jam session, on the request of the convocants, was organized where everyone danced their hearts out to the beats. The day ended by singing the college anthem and the national anthem, after which a group photograph was clicked with the Chief Guest, Principal, Teaching Staff and the Convocants.