Catholic Sabha Derebail Unit Organises Elocution Competition

Catholic Sabha Derebail Unit Organises elocution competition

The Catholic Sabha Mangalore Pradesh® Derebail Unit organised an Elocution Competition for the children, youth and adults of the parish on 11th October 2026 at 3:00 PM in the Parish basement Hall.

The event commenced by calling upon the Holy spirit through a hymn. Then Dr.Alfreeda Pinto, the Convenor of the Elocution Competition, briefed the participants on the rules and regulations of the competition. The event featured six categories, each with a distinct topic, providing participants the opportunity to showcase their oratory skills. Around 28 children, youth and adults from the parish took part, impressing both the judges and the audience.

The Valedictory and prize distribution ceremony was graced by Rev. Fr. Steevan Nelson Peris, Assistant Parish Priest; Mr. Denzil Fernandes PPC vice president; Mrs.Clotilda D'Souza, secretary, Mr. Nelson Castelino, President of the Catholic Sabha; Mrs. Shaila Noronha secretary, Mrs.Wilma Monteiro, secretary of Catholic Sabha Mangalore Pradesh, Mrs.Pramila Furtado coordinator of the commissions, and Dr.Alfreeda Pinto, Convenor of the competition. Mr. Nelson Castelino extended a warm welcome to the dignitaries. Mr.Alwyn Quadras introduced the judges to the gathering.

Consolidating the observations on the day's performances, one of the judges gave constructive feedback. These tips would definitely help the participants to enhance their future performances. The judges Mrs.Irene Pinto from Bajjodi and Mr.Ronald Tony Pinto from Shakthinagar were then felicitated with a token of gratitude.

In his address, Rev. Fr. Steevan Nelson Peris, congratulated the participants and appreciated the parishners' talents in public speaking. He emphasized that more and more parishners should participate in different activities organized by various organisations.

Prizes were then distributed to the winners. The event concluded with a Vote of Thanks delivered by Mrs.Shaila Noronha, while Mr.Jeevan Miranda efficiently compered the programme. Mrs.Pramila Furtado and Mrs.Wilma Monteiro conducted the competition systematically.

Winners securing first and second place in each category have qualified for the Varado Level Competition, scheduled to be held next month.

Refreshments were served for all the participants and attendees.

Following are the prize winners of the Elocution Competition
CATEGORY I: Grade II and below

First Prize: Rihanna Sarah Lasrado

Second Prize: Leora Nehal Saldanha

CATEGORY II: Grade III & IV

First Prize: Ava Shanell Corderio

Second Prize: Kristina Ruth D'Lima

CATEGORY III: Grade V to VII

First Prize: Ruth Alyssa Pinto

Second Prize:Levin Vishal Saldanha

CATEGORY IV: Grade VIII to X