Jan 30: The Annual General Body Meeting of Bethany Educational Society, Goa was held on 18th January 2023 at Bethany Convent High School, Sao Jose De Areal, Salcete, Goa with 25 members in attendance. Sr. Sandhya, the Secretary BES, Mangalore and Goa read the letter of Sr. Rose Celine requesting Sr. Sally, the Vice President of BES, Goa to preside over the meeting in her absence. Sr. Dora, the Deputy Secretary extended warm and cordial welcome to Sr. Sally BS, Sr. Sandhya, the Secretary, Sr. Judith the Treasurer and all the members of the 21st Annual General Body Meeting with the flower saplings. Sr. Sally BS, the Vice President in her keynote addressed the gathering with the words of our Founder, “Education opens up the soul, and sets before it knowledge. But, if there is no corresponding knowledge of God, it imbibes only one forgets the other.” Further, she said we have a great task before us to live the four following priorities of BES, Platinum Jubilee:
1.Upholding justice, liberty, equality and fraternity
2.Promoting peace and harmony
3.Caring for the Mother Earth
4.Education for excellence and self-reliance
Sr. Sandhya, the Secretary meticulously presented the report of the activities of both the schools of BES, Goa. Various issues of the Education ministry were discussed in detail and the Celebration of Platinum Jubilee of BES, Mangalore and institutions under BES, Goa. The Vice - President and the Secretary of BES appreciated the efforts made by the headmistresses and the staff of both the schools for their excellent results, creative and innovative activities conducted and for the newsletter ‘Goa Sparkles’ that is being already printed and circulated to the students.
Sr. Jenifer Fernandes
Bethany Convent High School, Salcete, Goa
