PEOPLE OF CHINCHINIM TRUST *(**Trust / Institution promoting values,recognition and help in Education,Founded in 1971 with registration No 1652/06)*
*______________________________________________________________________________*Address: H.N 603,Dandevaddo,Chinchinim,Salcete Goa. 403715 Ph :2863327.Mob: 9850926276 * SUB : Prof.Nazario Rodrigues,Rev Fr Manoel Floriano Gomes,Prof.Leboino Mendes,Prof .Octaviano da Costa,Prof. Arsenio de Mello, Memorial Teacher award* The Trustees are pleased to announce the above mentioned award instituted since 31-3-2014 by the VILLAGERS OF CHINCHINIM to revive,perpetuate their memories, in gratitude ,in appreciation and in recognition of their valuable contribution to literacy, They were the pioneers of day and residential schools at Chinchinim of Portuguese Primary Education, which served local and students from far and beyond.Their private inititiative spread literacy, education and put Chinchinim on the map of Education of Salcette, Goa They successfully prepared students for Govt. Public Examinations in Permeiro & Segundo Grau. It is their sacrifices vision, motivation that enabled many a students to enter English Schools and Lyceum. They were very much respected, loved by students and parents . The purpose of this award is to motivate, appreciate, recognize, and reward, long and dedicated service of a teacher, towards the students and community of the Chinchinim / Sarzora Village. *THE ELIGIBILITY AND CONDITIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS :* 1. The award shall be conferred on the Primary school teacher of Chinchinim/Sarzora village school, every year by rotation as per the existing order in force. 2. The award shall be effective from 5th September 2014 3. The Trust will intimate the school in advance to submit the name of the teacher. 4. The Headmaster/Headmistress, the Principal/Manager and the Head of PTA shall constitute the selection committee of the respective school. 5. The Selection committee, headed by the Headmaster/Headmistress, shall select the candidate/ incumbent and inform the Trustees of the ' People of Chinchinim Trust' in writing so as to reach them, *latest by 20th August of every year*. It is to be noted that the selection shall be final and binding on all concerned. The selection Committee shall reserve the right to disclose or not to disclose their decision and procedure followed. 6. The Selection committee is advised to follow the Guidelines issued by the *Circular of the Education Dept.No.52/2/Adm.III/State Award/96/615 dt.15-06-95,* or any other recent circular issued in this regard. The suggested guidelines are noted below: (a) At least 20 years of teaching experience. (b) Secondary teacher shall be actually present and serving in the school. (c) Teacher's reputation in the local community. (d) Teacher's academic efficiency and desire for improvement. (e) Teacher's general interest in extra curricular activities and love for children. (f) Teacher's share in the social life of the community. (g) Outstanding, innovative work by the teacher. 7) The award shall consist of a merit certificate with profiles, photos on the reverse, along with cash amounting to the yearly interest accrued as per the prevailing Nationalized Bank rates on the principal amount of Rs.58,000/ as of now- ,after deduction of administrative expenses. 8) The Trustees shall hand over the prize money along with the certificate at the appropriate time in order to publicly distribute them at the School Assembly on Teachers' Day function, on 5th September of every year, or any other day celebrated as Teachers' Day by the school 9) This award shall be given irrespective of any other similar recognition past / present received or receivable from the school or any other Organization / Local body / State / other Govt. Body. 10) In Case the selection Committee feels that *no teacher is found suitable* to receive the award in a particular year, the head of this committee shall confidentially inform the Chairman of the Trust for further deliberation / action but *not later than 20th August of the year.* 11) The earlier 'Best Teacher Award' instituted on 5th September 1995 by our letters dt.5thSeptember 1995 and 19th August 1995 shall also be regulated by the present guidelines for convenience and administrative purpose. 12) The Trustees of 'People of Chinchinim Trust' reserve the right to modify, amend or delete any of the clause/s covered or not included herein above and their decision shall be final and binding and all such changes shall have perspective effect only. We shall be obliged if you could display the contents of this letter on the notice board of your staff room as well as notify by circulating this letter amongst your school teachers. *An insertion to this effect on your school calendar will be highly appreciated.* Thanking you, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF 'PEOPLE OF CHINCHINIM TRUST' Yours Faithfully, Nelson Lopes Founder Chairman. c.c To the Principal/Manager of: 1) Mount Mary's High School Chinchinim. 2) St. Mary of the Angels High School Chinchinim. 3) Assumpta Convent High School Sarzora Chinchinim. 4)To the Trustees