Home About Us Correspondent Principal Read More V. Rev. Fr. Leslie D’SouzaParish PriestOur Lady of Health Church, Shirva Mr. Jayashankara K.Principal Latest NewsINAUGURATION OF VARIOUS ASSOCIATIONSAugust 7, 2026UncategorizedThe followings associations are inaugurated in our institution. Inauguration ceremony of All India Catholic University Federation (AICUF) of our institution was conducted on 24th June 2026. Fr. Merwyn Fernandes S J and Ms. Salomi D’Souza are the guest of the program. The program was followed by an orientation by the guests. Commerce Club was inaugurated on 8th July 2026. Mr. Kuldeep Shetty, Founder, Sai Accountables Educational Training Institution, Udupi was the chief guest of the program. Mr. Jayashankara K, Principal , St. Mary’s PUC, Shirva was the president of the program. All commerce students and staff members were present in the program. The Literary Club our institution was inaugurated on 9th July 2026. Mrs. Anna Sowmya Soans ,English Teacher, Don Bosco English Medium School, Shirva was the chief guest and the program was presided by Mr. Jayashankara K, Principal ,St. Mary’s PUC, Shirva. Staff members and members of literary committee were present in the program. Women’s Club of our institution was inaugurated on 22nd July 2026. Mrs. Jyothi Mahadev, Writer and Hypnotherapist was the chief guest and the program was presided by Mr. Jayashankara K, Principal , St. Mary’s PUC, Shirva. All girl students were present in the program.... INVESTITURE CEREMONY AND FRESHER’S DAYJuly 29, 2026UncategorizedThe program was conducted on 4th July 2026 at Saude Sabha Bhavan with the objective of welcoming the newly admitted students and providing them with an overview of the institution values. Mr. K R Patkar, President, St. Mary’s Alumni Association and Mr. Julian Rodrigues, Vice President, Parish Pastoral Council, Shirva were the chief guests. The program was presided by Rev. Fr. Charles Menezes, Correspondent, St. Mary’s PU College, Shirva. Mr Jayashankara K, Principal welcomed the gathering. The student council was symbolically inaugurated by the chief guest Mr. K R Patkar. The college council members took the oath promising to uphold the values and responsibilities entrusted to them. The chief guest addressed the gathering with an inspiring note. He memorized the student life and emphasized the values that an student should have during their studies. The correspondent Rev. Fr. Charles Menezes congratulated the council members and graced with best wishes. The program concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Mr. Royston Quadros, Lecturer in Commerce. Mrs. Sushmitha Moolya, Lecturer in Commerce compered the program. The program was followed by cultural activities by the students.... PROCESSION ON DRUG ABUSEJuly 29, 2026UncategorizedA procession was undertaken on 29th June 2026 by Shirva Police Station and St. Mary’s PU College. The rally marching from the college though main street of Shirva. DYSP Mr.Vijay Prasad inaugurated the Police Constable Recruitment banner in Shirva Bus Stand. He advised the students about the drug addiction and aware of the drugs. Mr.Ajmath Ali, Circle Inspector,Kaup, Mr. Manjunatha Marabada, Inspector,Shirva Police Station, Mr. Lohith Kumar, Sub Inspector, Mr. Melwyn Arahna, President, Udupi Catholic Sabha, Mr. Jayashankara K ,Principal, St. Mary’s PU College, Shirva, staff members and public present in the programme. Mr. Manjunatha Marabada, Inspector, Shirva Police Station has delivered a talk on drugs on the occasion of ‘Drugs Free India’ on 23rd June 2026 for PUC students.... PTA ANNUAL MEET AND EXCELLENCE PROGRAMME 2026June 16, 2026UncategorizedPTA Annual Meet 2026 was held on 06/06/2026, Saturday at Soude Sabha Bhavan, Shirva. Mrs. Ashwini Aithal, HOD, Mathematics, Vidydayini English Medium School, Surathkal, Mr. Julian Rodrigues, Vice President, Church Pastoral Council were the guests of the programme. Rev. Fr. Charles Menezes, Correspondent of St. Mary’s PU College, Shirva was the president of the programme. Mr. Jayashankara K, Principal, St. Mary’s PU College welcomed the gathering. Chief Guest, Mrs. Ashwini Aithal described about the life with the child. She mentioned “accept your children’s likes and dislikes” and give time to your child. She also advised the parents about their responsibilities towards their children. Also she mentioned “spend time with your children which will enhance the bondage within the family”. The program was followed by the felicitation to distinction holder students of 2PUC public exam 2026. Mrs. Priyanka Gomes readout the list of distinction holders. Rev. Fr. Charles Menezes congratulated the distinction holder students. In his presidential speech he appreciated the role of the teachers and graced the students. The program was concluded by the Vote of Thanks by Mrs. Prabha Shenoy.... FAREWELL PROGRAMMarch 23, 2026UncategorizedThe farewell Program “REMINISCE 2026” for Second PUC students was organized on 7th February,2026 at Soude Sabha Bhavan,Shirva. Rev. Fr. Rolwyn Arahna, Principal, Don Bosco English Medium School, Shirva was the chief guest of the program. Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Leslie Clifford D’ Souza, Correspondent of St Mary’s PU College, Shirva was the president of the program. Mr. Jayashankara K, Principal, St, Mary’s PU College, Shirva welcomed the gathering. Rev. Fr. Rolwyn Arahna motivated the students. Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Leslie Clifford D’ Souza blessed for their examination and future life. College C.P.L Miss. Jenisia Castelino proposed vote of thanks.... ORIENTATION PROGRAM – HOW TO FACE EXAMINATIONMarch 21, 2026UncategorizedThe Alumni Association of St. Mary’s PU College, Shirva has organized an orientation program for second year puc students and S.S.L.C students “How to Face Examination” on 5th of February,2026 at Soude Sabha Bhavan, Shirva. Jc. Rajendra Bhat K, Head Master, M.V Shastri Memorial High School, Inna was the resource person of the program. Mr. Ramraya Patkar , President of the St.Mary’s Alumni Association , Mr. Norbert Machado, Mr. Irwin D’Souza and staff members and students were present in the program.... REPUBLIC DAY CELEBRATIONMarch 21, 2026UncategorizedThe 77th Republic Day was celebrated in our college premises on 26th January 2026. The program was organized by the NCC unit of St. Mary’s College, Shirva. Mr. Jayashankara K, Principal, St. Mary’s PU College was the chief guest of the program. Dr. Herald Monis, Principal, St. Mary’s College, Shirva, Mrs. Sabina Priya Noronha, Senior Teacher High School Section, Mrs. Pauline Lobo, Head Mistress, Don Bosco Higher Primary School were present in the program. The staff members, office staffs and students of these three institutions were present in the program.... ANNUAL DAY CELEBRATION 2025December 19, 2025UncategorizedThe Annual Day Celebration of St. Mary’s PU College, High School and Don Bosco Higher Primary School, Shirva was organized on 28th of November, 2025 at Saude Sabha Bhavan, Shirva. Dr. Raj Mohan Rao, Rtd. Principal, Govinda Dasa College,Surathkal was the chief guest of the programme. Ln. Mr. Melwyn Aranha, Vice President, Shirva Church Pastoral Council and Mr. K.R Patkar, President ,St. Mary’s Alumni Association, Shirva were the Chief Guests of the programme. Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Leslie Clifford D’ Souza, Correspondent of St. Mary’s PU College, Shirva was the president of the programme. Mr. Jayashankara K, Principal, St. Mary’s PU College welcomed the gathering. Mrs. Sabeena Priya Norohna, Head Mistress, St. Mary’s High School, Mrs. Sandhya Mendonca, Senior Teacher, Don Bosco Kannada Higher Primary School were present in the programme. Miss. Jenesia Castellino, C.P.L, Mr. Austine Machado, D.C.P.L , Mr. Vignesh, S.P.L ,High School Section and Primary School Leader Miss. Poorvika were present in the programme. The programme was followed by cultural events by students.... PRIZE DISTRIBUTION CEREMONY 2025-26December 19, 2025UncategorizedThe Prize Distribution Ceremony of St. Mary’s PU College, High School and Don Bosco Higher Primary School, Shirva was organized on 27th of November, 2025 at Saude Sabha Bhavan, Shirva. Mrs. Suneetha D’Souza, Head Mistress, St. Francis Xavier English Medium School, Mudarangady was the chief guest of the programme. She congratulated the students for their achievements and to remember the hard work of the teachers and encouragement of the parents. Ln. Mr. Melwyn Aranha, Vice President, Shirva Church Pastoral Council and Mr. K.R Patkar, President ,St. Mary’s Alumni Association, Shirva were the Chief Guests of the programme. Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Leslie Clifford D’ Souza, Correspondent of St Mary’s PU College, Shirva was the president of the programme. Mr. Jayashankara K, Principal, St, Mary’s PU College welcomed the gathering. Mrs.Sabeena Priya Norohna, Head Mistress, St. Mary’s High School, Mrs. Sandhya Mendonca, Senior Teacher, Don Bosco Kannada Higher Primary School were present in the programme, C.P.L Miss. Jenesia Castellino, D.C.P.L Mr. Austine Machado, High School S.P.L Mr. Vignesh and Primary School Leader Miss. Poorvika were present in the programme. Miss Janaki and Mr. Havish compared the programme. Miss Moksha delivered Vote of Thanks.... ANNUAL SPORTS MEET 2025-26December 18, 2025UncategorizedThe Annual Sports Meet was organized for the students of St. Mary’s PU College, High School and Don Bosco Higher Primary School, Shirva on 6th and 7th of November, 2025 at College ground. Dr. Ren Trevor Dias, Asst. Prof. for Sports Management, Manipal School of Commerce and Economics, MAHE inaugurated the sports meet -2025 with a symbolic balloon release. Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Leslie Clifford D’ Souza, Correspondent of St Mary’s PU College, Shirva hoisted the flag and handed over the sports light to the athletes. Ln. Mr. Melwyn Aranha, Vice President, Shirva Church Pastoral Council and Mr. K.R Patkar, President ,St. Mary’s Alumni Association, Shirva were the Chief Guests of the programme. Mr. Jayashankara K, Principal, St, Mary’s PU College welcomed the gathering. Ln.Charles Mohan Norohna, Secretary, St. Mary’s Alumni Association, Shirva, Mrs.Sabeena Priya Norohna, Head Mistress, St. Mary’s High School, Mrs.Sandhya Mendonca, Senior Teacher, Don Bosco Kannada Higher Primary School were present in the programme. Mr. Joseph D’ Souza,Physical Education Director delivered Vote of Thanks. Valedictory function was held on 7th November 2025. Ln. Mr. Melwyn Aranha, Vice President, Shirva Church Pastoral Council congratulated the participants for their active participation as well as the efforts of all staff members who took active part in success of all events. Mr. Joseph D’ Souza, Physical Education Director delivered Vote of Thanks. ???????????? ???????...