Dr. Antonio da Silva High School & Junior College (Academic & Technical) Dadar, a prestigious and exceptional school in the heart of Dadar, celebrated Founder’s Day on January 23, 2020. Antonio da Silva High School started in the Portuguese era and continues to impart quality education to children from all strata of society.
The celebration began with the Holy Eucharist followed by the unveiling of the logo to commemorate 150 years of the Institution. The Solar Panels and the Technology driven Library were inaugurated during the function. Students of the Institution put up an array of song and dance. On this occasion, the school proudly announced that 150 years of its establishment will be celebrated from January 2021 to December 2021.
The Dr. Antonio da Silva Staff from both academic and technical went for a picnic to Green Paradise Resort at Arnala ,Virar on 29th Nov, 2019. The picnic was planned and organized by the ‘Adventure Group’ . The spot was excellent, It had rooms for the staff to relax, a swimming pool and a lawn. The staff gathered together to play games and even won prizes. Each teacher also received a return gift from the Management and the Adventure group before they could depart for home. It was indeed a great day for the teachers as all of them bonded in an informal way.
Christmas is a time to give and forgive. Celebrated everywhere as a joyous family affair, we too, at School celebrated Christmas as a happy time for our children and Staff. “Away in the Manger”, “Oh come all ye faithful……, “Rudolph the red nose reindeer” ,”Dashing through the snow……” etc filled the air with festivity.
Our School Staff celebrated its Annual Christmas Party on 20, December 2019 in the New School Hall. The programme was attended by the Board of management, the Staff of the Pre-Primary, Primary, Secondary, Junior College and Technical Section.
The hall was done up to its festive best. Everybody Participated in the Music, Dance and Games. Santa and the Compere kept us in splits. The programme ended with a scrumptious lunch.
It was a pride moment for us, Antonians at technical school and junior college on 30th June’2019. The two strong pillars of our institution – workshop and library, were renovated completely. They are available now for student’s use and benefit.
The inaugural event was graced by all the Trustees, teaching and non-teaching staff of this noble institution.
The workshop area is extended so that students can work at ease. New CNC Lathe machine and a Robot is commissioned for students to get practical sense of actual work happening in industries. A new MIG wielding machine is also installed for boys to gain good knowledge about wielding process.
The fully computerized library is the house of more than 1200 books covering many areas of student’s interest and development like – academic, competitive entrance tests, encyclopedias, classics, general knowledge, motivational, sports, biographies etc. The students can also avail home issue facility for these books.
The library and workshop resonate with our belief – Correct application of knowledge is powerful.
Welding Robot donated by our Chairman Mr.Joseph D’Souza
