St Philomena College was founded by Msgr Antony Patrao who felt that a College in this part of the state would save the people of the inconvenience of moving to distant places for higher education. He set out to realize his dream and the mission was accomplished in the year 1958.
Since its inception, the Institute has lived up to societal expectations, turning out consistent and appreciable results in academic and non-academic fields. The institution does attempt to treat the primary stakeholders in 5 UG programs and 5 PG programs with a rewarding educational experience.
The Quality Assurance Framework of the institution has been developed to assure academic standards and enhance the quality of education. It underlines the institution’s commitment to excellence and improvement.
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The Hindi Department of St Philomena College, in association with the Hindi Sabha, celebrated ‘Hindi Divas’ on 16 September, 2023. The event was presided over by the Principal of the College Rev. Dr Antony Prakash Monteiro, who delivered an inspiring message to the students, emphasizing the importance of embracing all languages and encouraged the students to be creatively constructive in the usage of Hindi language.
The chief guest, Mrs. Ashma Dsouza, a Research Scholar from Mangalore University, delivered an enlightening speech shedding light on the beauty of the Hindi language and its significance in today’s multicultural world. She also discussed the various career opportunities that the Hindi language offers, showcasing its relevance in various professional fields.
To mark the event, competitions in diverse areas were conducted for the students of Hindi Language. The competition among the enthusiastic contenders was so intense that their language proficiency was in full display. Those who were a cut above the rest were awarded prizes. However, all the participants received a pat on the back for their enthusiastic participation.
Dr Dimple Fernandes, Head of the Hindi Department, and student coordinators Melon Dsouza, IIIB.Com., were present on the occasion. Rufaida welcomed, and Nishran proposed vote of thanks. Shrutha and Melita compered the program.
As the event concluded, the celebration continued with a series of captivating cultural performances, adding an artistic touch to the day’s festivities.