Sancordem: The Happy School Project of PACT Foundation reached another milestone with the inauguration of two new Smart Classrooms at Smt Hirabai Talaulicar High School, Sancordem-Dharbandora. The upgrade is part of PACT’s ongoing effort to modernise learning spaces for underserved schools across Goa and give students access to digital tools that can genuinely shape their academic journeys.
The management members present of the Sancordem Education Society were Mr Pradeep Talaulicar (Chairman), Mr Gopal Nadkarni (Secretary), Mr Chandrakant Dessai (Treasurer), Mr Rajendra Dessai (Member), Mr Nanda Shetkar (Member), Mr Rajesh Talaulikar (Member), and Mrs Sampan Naik, member of the PTA.
Chief Guest Dr Ashwin Fernandes, Founder of PACT Foundation, was warmly welcomed on arrival and received by the school management and staff. The event commenced with a traditional welcome at the school gate, followed by a ceremonial march-past conducted under the supervision of Mr Saiesh Gawas.
The guests were then escorted to the smart classroom area where Mrs Shoba Gawas formally welcomed them, followed by the official ribbon-cutting ceremony led by Mrs Kavita Kubal, marking the inauguration of the state-of-the-art Smart Classrooms. A photo session was held shortly after, capturing the memorable moment, followed by refreshments.
The programme then proceeded to the school hall with a melodious welcome song by the students, a video presentation coordinated by Master Sujal Naik, and the lighting of the traditional lamp. Compering duties were handled by Mrs Sanjidha Mapari, ensuring a smooth flow of the event.
A welcome address was delivered by Dr Sarvanand Dessai, Assistant Headmaster, followed by felicitation and bouquet presentations. An inspiring speech was delivered by Mrs Prachi Bhave, the school headmistress, expressing gratitude and highlighting the impact of the new facility.
"In his keynote, Dr Fernandes spoke about Sudha Murty's engineering college story of breaking gender barriers, emphasised the importance of digitalisation in education, and encouraged students to utilise technology for learning innovation and academic excellence."
Mr Pradeep Talaulicar, Chairman, Sancordem Education Society, in his presidential address, acknowledged PACT Foundation’s contribution and commended the school team for driving the initiative.
The programme concluded with a Vote of Thanks by Dr Sarvanand Dessai, acknowledging all contributors, organisers, teachers, students, and well-wishers who helped make the initiative successful.
This milestone marks a significant step in advancing digital education infrastructure, offering students enhanced learning experiences and improved academic engagement. After the vote of thanks, Dr Ashwin Fernandes interacted with a few school students in their classrooms about their aspirations and career choices after completing school.
