NEW YEAR, NEW HOPES, NEW DREAMS

On 10^th July, 2019, Fr. Corlis Gonsalves sdb, the Director of Bosco Boys Home and Technical Training Institute, (BBHTI), Borivali had organised a general staff meeting for the CWC, Technical and Hotel Management department of the Institute. The general idea behind the meeting was to introduce the newly appointed staff namely Mr. Manuel Dias as the Instructor of the Electricians, Mr. Keith D’Souza as the Instructor for the Automobile Department and Mrs. Anita Menezes as the Instructor for the General Duty Assistant- Nursing Course. The meeting was also used to pass on some general instructions related to the smooth functioning of the institute and to answer the queries if there were any.

Fr. Gonsalves addressed the staff in general regarding the feeling of equality, punctuality and functionality. He stressed on the importance of been an inspiration to everyone by bringing about a positive change in the life of students and colleagues they meet. He individually explained the roles of each department and helped them understand the policies and requirements expected from them. He thanked the staff for their dedication, commitment and hardwork they put in daily and encouraged them to continue it. The staff were also given time to clarify their queries.

During the meeting, Dn. Xavier Bandya sdb was introduced to the staff as the new Prefect of Studies of the CWC and the Vice- Principal of the Technial and Hotel Management department by Fr. Corlis. He was warmly welcomed by the staff.

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