CARMELIGHT 2025 – Interschool Sports Event
The third edition of CarmeLight 2025, the interschool sports event, was organised with great joy and enthusiasm at Mount Carmel CBSE School, Ramnagar. The motto of the event was “For Excellence We Strive.” Students from six Mount Carmel institutions came together for this big event. It was a time to show teamwork and sports skills.

Participating Schools:
• Mount Carmel School, Ramnagar (Host)
• Mount Carmel School, Kadaganchi
• Mount Carmel School, Mira Road
• Mount Carmel School, Huvina Hadagali
• Mount Carmel School, Belur
• Mount Carmel School, Shivamogga

The two-day programme began on 17 November 2025 with a warm and vibrant welcome led by the school’s Band Set. This was followed by a disciplined and impressive March Past, where students marched with pride, saluting the dignitaries and showing unity, respect, and dedication. The inaugural ceremony was led by Rev. Fr. Dr. Pius James D’Souza OCD, Definitor General for South Asia Region, and Rev. Fr. Silvestre D’Souza OCD, Provincial Superior of the KG Province. As the Chief Guest, Fr. Silvestre unfurled the school flag, symbolising the school’s commitment to excellence. The lighting of the Sports Torch added excitement and filled everyone with the spirit of fair and healthy competition. Many dignitaries were present, including Fr. Alphonse Britto OCD, Fr. Prakash D’Cunha OCD, Fr. Joachim Rodrigues OCD, Mr. Benoy Rafael, Mr Shivaji Gosavi, President Gram Panchayat, Ramnagar, Mrs Shreya Sawanth, Vice President, Mr Vinod Desai, Member and other local leaders, school Managers, and Principals, making the event even more special. During the ceremony, the loving homage was paid to Ms. Helen Tiampo, a well-wisher, benefactor and a friend, who has supported the Education apostolate in a very big way.

The opening ceremony concluded with beautiful cultural performances by the students that displayed their talent and added colour and joy to the occasion.

The first day also saw two main competitions: Mount Carmel School, Kadaganchi, secured First Place in the Science Exhibition, and the host school, Mount Carmel School, Ramnagar, won the Box Cricket Tournament.

The second day began with a solemn Morning Assembly, after which the campus became lively with various sports activities. Students participated enthusiastically in Athletics, Kho-Kho, Volleyball, and Throw Ball, showing their strength, teamwork, and planning. The Relay races, held just before the closing ceremony, added an exciting finish to the sports events.

The closing ceremony was presided over by Rev. Fr. Silvestre D’Souza OCD and Rev. Dr Pius James D’Souza OCD was the Chief Guest, along with Fr. Alphonse Britto OCD, Fr. Prakash D’Cunha OCD, Fr. Joachim Rodrigues OCD, Fr Clifford Rodrigues, Fr Vinod Lobo, Fr John Pinto Mr. Benoy Rafael, and the Managers and Principals MCS schools. It marked the formal end of CarmeLight 2025. Prizes were awarded to the winners of all the competitions held over the two days. The proudest and most joyful moment came when Mount Carmel School, Ramnagar, lifted the CarmeLight Rolling Trophy and became the Overall Champions of 2025

A Long Dream Fulfilled: The New Auditorium
This year’s event was significant because it marked the opening of the Little Flower Auditorium. Building the auditorium was a long-time dream for the management. Finally, a milestone in the school’s journey of growth and excellence was fulfilled on 18th November, at 10:30 am, when the Inauguration and Blessing of the Little Flower Auditorium were held. Rev. Fr. Dr Pius James D’Souza OCD blessed the newly installed statue of Our Lady of Mount Carmel the Auditorium. Rev. Fr. Silvestre D’Souza OCD inaugurated the auditorium by cutting the ribbon and unveiled the Plaque. A special blessing was offered, dedicating the space to future educational and cultural programmes. During the stage programme, the school management honoured all the dignitaries and expressed heartfelt gratitude to the benefactors and donors who helped make the auditorium a reality. Fr Provincial presided over the inaugural programme and acknowledged all those who had supported the venture.