Padua Pre University College, Nanthur, Mangalore and Padua College of
Commerce and Management organized “Padua Vibrance 2026, an Inter- High
School and Inter- Collegiate competition on 11st September, 2026 in the College
Auditorium.
Mr. Prasanth CK, renowned Tulu and Kannada actor, Mangalore, Mr. Loy
Sebestian Rego, Entrepreneur, Bendur Church, Rev. Fr. Walter D’Souza,,
Correspondent of Padua Educational Institutions, Rev. Fr Arun Wilson Lobo, the
Campus Director and the Principal of Padua College of Commerce and
Management, Mr. Roshan Santhumayor, the Principal of Padua Pre University
College, Mr, Praveen Rai Kukkavali, Lecturer of Kannada language and Mrs.
Sahana Lecturer of Commerce, Mrs. Zeena Cornelio and Ms. Seema Pereira,
Lecturers Padua College of Commerce and Management, Navaneeth DK,, CPL (
Padua Pre- University College) Samuel, CPL (Padua College of Commerce and
Management )were the dignitaries present on the stage.
Welcome speech by the Principal
In his Welcome address, Prof. Roshan Vincy Santhumayor, the Principal of Padua
Pre University College, introduced the guests to the gathering. He then spoke of
‘Padua Vibrance 2026, as a platform where young minds come together to
showcase their talents, creativity, confidence, teamwork and enthusiasm.
He told the participants to give their very best, enjoy every moment, respect
one another, and not to forget that true success lies not in winning but also in
learning, performing and creating unforgettable memories together.
He read out the message of Padua Vibrance 2026 : “Talent, Teamwork,
Tomorrow.”
He sincerely appreciated the coordinators of the programme, Mr. Praveen Rai
Kukavalli, Lecturer of Kannada Literature and Mrs. Sahana, Lecturer of
Commerce, the teaching staff and non- teaching members of the Padua
Institutions, student volunteers and organizing team members for
successfully organizing Padua Vibrance 2026.
Message from the Campus Director
In his message, Rev. Fr Arun Wilson Lobo, Campus Director of Padua Educational
Institutions, gave a detailed information about the history of the college from 1944
since its inception to the present day. He wished every participant the very best and
quoted, “Real victory is not standing above others but becoming better than
yesterday”
Message from the Chief Guest
In his message, Mr. Prasanth CK, the Chief Guest of the Padua Vibrance 2026,
spoke of how taking part in college competitions helped him to display his talents .
He entertained the audience with a wonderful tulu song.
Message from the Guest of Honor
In his message, Mr. Loy Sebastian Rego, the Guest of honor said that success was
not measured by marks or number of trophies but lies in learning from mistakes
and changing oneself into better self.
President’s Message
In his short message, , Rev. Fr. Walter D’Souza,, Correspondent of Padua
Educational Institutions, asked the participants to use talents not just for
participation but to foster friendship and human relationship. He congratulated the
Principal and the staff members for hosting Padua Virbrance 2026 successfully.
Earlier in the day, a grand traditional welcome was given to all the chief guests of
Padua Vibrance-2026. V. Rev. Fr. Walter D’Souza led the dignitaries to lighting the
lamp and the grand Inauguration of Padua Vibrance 2026. Mrs. Reshma D’souza,
Lecturer of English Language, Padua College of Commerce and Management, Mangalore
compered the program. The College students sung the prayer song. Mr. Praveen Rai
Kukkavali read the vote of thanks.
Mementos and souvenirs were presented to the guests of Padua Vibrance 2026 as a
token of gratitude.
Mr. Praveen Rai Kukkavali, Lecturer of Kannada literature and Mrs. Sahana ,
Lecturer of Commerce, Padua Pre- University College, were the program
coordinators.
Students from twenty- three high Schools and twenty Pre-university College from
Mangalore and other areas actively participated in the competitions and displayed
their talents with passion and confidence.
.Nithyadar English Medium High School, Permanur, Mangalore won the OverallChampionship Trophy and won a cash prize of Rs. 10,000. St Aloysius High School,
Kodialbail, Mangalore won the Runners- up trophy and won the cash prize of Rs.
7,500.
The Padua Vibrance 2026 championship trophies and Individual prizes were
awarded to the winners by the Campus Director, Rev. Fr Arun Wilson Lobo of the
Padua Institutions, at a Prize Awarding Ceremony hosted in the evening at Padua
Auditorium.
Paduan Vibrance 2026 provides a wonderful platform for the students from
different high schools to display and showcase their talents
