St. Theresa High School in Goa Showcases Century-Long Learning Journey Through ‘Decathon’ Performance

Goa, November 15, 2025: St Theresa High School presented its annual production, “Decathon — The Mysterious Time Capsule,” at Kala Academy, Panjim, on 11 November, offering audiences a staged journey through the evolution of education and technology from 1920 to 2040.

Headmistress Sr. Liberata Fernandes led the programme with staff and student support. Chief Guest Shri Shailesh R. Sinai Zingde, Guest of Honour Dr. Bhanu Manjunath, and Special Invitee Sr. Berna Rodrigues sfn were welcomed by the school band, followed by a prayer dance and the lighting of the lamp.

More than 1,000 students from pre-primary to secondary took part in the two-and-a-half-hour showcase, which drew a packed audience. The performance highlighted significant shifts in educational methods across decades and underscored the school’s focus on blending tradition with innovation.

The Chief Guest praised the school for giving students the chance to perform on the Kala Academy stage, while the Guest of Honour noted that each decade presented on stage encouraged reflection on past learning experiences.

A Century of Learning on Stage

The production travelled through five key periods in education:

• 1920s–1940s: The Gurukul system and the mission begun by Fr. Faustino D’Souza, which later contributed to the founding of the school in 1946.
• 1950s–1970s: Textbook-based learning, the Mobile Library, and the country’s journey to independence.
• 1980s–1990s: The rise of Doordarshan and the arrival of early computers.
• 2000s–2021: The use of smartboards, digital tools, and hybrid learning shaped by the COVID-19 pandemic.
• 2040: A reminder that while technology advances, it cannot replace enduring values such as faith, compassion, and shared human experiences.

Teacher Mrs. Antonieta Dias delivered the vote of thanks. The programme concluded with the National Anthem performed by primary students, closing an evening that celebrated the school’s history and its vision for the future.

By Sr. Molly Fernandes SFN

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