Mount Mary’s Higher Secondary School, Chinchinim, celebrated Vana Mahotsava from 1st to 3rd July 2026 with activities promoting environmental awareness and responsibility.
The celebration began with an Environmental prayer service and a dance performance based on the poem Trees Are the Kindest Things I Know. A tree plantation drive was led by the Manager Rev. Fr. Alex D’Souza, Principal Incharge Tr. Anna Rodrigues, along with Eco Club teachers and students who planted fruit-bearing saplings such as avocado, soursop, tamarind, and mango. A special highlight was the activity “Green Friend for Life”: plant exchange among the staff members.
On 2nd and 3rd July, students from all streams participated in a seed-sowing activity, planting a variety of vegetable seeds under the guidance of their teachers.
The celebration concluded with a renewed commitment to protecting nature, reminding everyone that every tree plant and every seed sown is a step towards a greener tomorrow.