Fatima Convent High School in association with the Academy of Self-Actualization conducted this annual Faculty Enrichment workshop, the Fuller Life Program at Ravindra Bhavan, Margao.
The chief guest for the Inaugural ceremony was Archbishop Felipe Neri Ferrao, Bishop of Goa and Daman. He gave a clarion call to the Teaching Faculty to treat their profession as a Vocation and a holy mission. He had the audience spell bound with his humor and his down to earth sharings. He later declared open the website of the Fatima school - www.fatimaconventschoolgoa.com Dr Carmo Gracias gave a witty and humorous welcome to the dignitaries. He also thanked (tongue-in-cheek) Fatima school for providing wonderful life partners to many ex-students of Loyola! Rev. Fr. William Rodrigues presented the key note address with many anecdotes and parables to drive home the point of the importance of a caring teacher, well informed to transform the students both academically as well as holistically. Ms. Gianna Mendes spoke about her love of teaching and mentoring students. She mentioned the immense fulfillment she derives in bringing in good education and values to her students. Sr Regina Gretta proposed a vote of thanks to the VIPs, coordinating committee and the teachers attending the Fuller Life workshop. Fuller Life Program - Advisory Board members; Dr Max Desa, Dorothy Desa, Bruno Gomindes were also present. Around 120 teachers from various schools of South Goa participated whole heartedly in the day long workshop. The program was coordinated by businessman and travel guru, Bruno Gomindes. The full day seminar-workshop was conducted by Leo D'Mello, life coach, management guru and author of the best selling self-development book, "Fuller Life; the book, a journey". With the help of scintillating multi-media, witty anecdotes and an unique interactive presentation style, the teachers were challenged, stimulated, motivated and enlightened. The program stretched from breathing techniques to meditation, to a better understanding of how the brain functions. Leo, also a certified NLP Practitioner, demonstrated techniques of phobia cure and trauma (emotional) detox. The teachers danced through the work-outs and relaxed in the hypnotic afternoon-siesta! As Fr Willy had forewarned, Leo was the magician who left the teachers asking for more. The teachers left with a renewed vigor and motivation to fulfill their vocation and to mould the hearts and minds of the students entrusted in their care. During feedback time, various teachers shared of how the program has stimulated and motivated them to be better teachers. Pictures of the event are shared on Dropbox. You may download from this link. https://www.dropbox.com/sh/2huth2310u0uur6/q1Vbhbl61t For more details of the Fuller Life Program please visit www.fullerlife.in