Vidya Vikas Academy in association with Vision Education Society organized a Workshop on Business Journalism for the pupils of class 9 on 06th August, 2011 at the VVA Hall. The Chief Guest for the function was Dr. Hubert Gomes, a renowned dental surgeon in Margao. Other dignitaries present on the occasion were Mr. Savio Coutinho, Ex-Chairperson of Margao Municipal Council, Mrs. Beena Naik, Senior Lecturer, RMS Hr. Sec. School and Ms. Remediana Dias, Chairperson of Vision Education Society.
The function started with an invocation song, lighting of the lamp and followed by a welcome address by the Principal of the School, Dr, Alan Rodrigues. The Chief Guest, Dr. Hubert Gomes in his address to the students said that Journalism is a field where students should focus on as it is a highly paid profession like that of a doctor or an engineer and iterated that it was very challenging profession. Mrs. Beena Naik and Savio Coutinho were also of the same opinion and stressed on freedom to express ones thoughts in a democratic country like India. Mrs. Beena Naik also said that media is a powerful weapon which can bring in the change in today’s youth and the society. Ms. Remediana Dias in her speech spoke about the various programmes conducted by Vision Education Society.
The resource person for the workshop, Mrs. Wendy Pereira who is associated with Times of India and Mr. Adrian, an expert in Business Journalism gave interesting facts about Business Journalism and conducted a group activity. The children found this workshop very interesting, specially the activities in which they showcased their talents through charts and drawings. Mrs. Carla Quadros, Teacher of Vidya Vikas Academy proposed the vote of thanks.
The function started with an invocation song, lighting of the lamp and followed by a welcome address by the Principal of the School, Dr, Alan Rodrigues. The Chief Guest, Dr. Hubert Gomes in his address to the students said that Journalism is a field where students should focus on as it is a highly paid profession like that of a doctor or an engineer and iterated that it was very challenging profession. Mrs. Beena Naik and Savio Coutinho were also of the same opinion and stressed on freedom to express ones thoughts in a democratic country like India. Mrs. Beena Naik also said that media is a powerful weapon which can bring in the change in today’s youth and the society. Ms. Remediana Dias in her speech spoke about the various programmes conducted by Vision Education Society.
The resource person for the workshop, Mrs. Wendy Pereira who is associated with Times of India and Mr. Adrian, an expert in Business Journalism gave interesting facts about Business Journalism and conducted a group activity. The children found this workshop very interesting, specially the activities in which they showcased their talents through charts and drawings. Mrs. Carla Quadros, Teacher of Vidya Vikas Academy proposed the vote of thanks.