------------------------------------------------------- CONVENTION OF THE GOAN DIASPORA FROM GOA INTO THE WORLD Lisbon, Portugal June 15-17, 2007 Details at: http://www.goacom.org/casa-de-goa/noticias.html -------------------------------------------------------
Dear fellow Goans and friends, On August 14th 2007, the Goan School Mombasa (now known as the Sacred Heart School) will mark its 75th anniversary since it foundation on August 14th 1932. This was one of the first schools to be established in Kenya and founded by the Goan Community Mombasa . It is thefore appropriate that the Goan Community, Mombasa, recognizes this important milestone in its legacy of its founding contribution of education and development in Mombasa. The memories of the days at Goan School stir lots of nostalgia about the vision, sacrifice, success and friendship in several persons of different faiths and cultures over a number of generations all over the world To commemorate this occasion the Goan Community Mombasa is organising a reunion of all ex-students, teachers and friends of The Goan School during the week of 12th to 18th August 2007 in Mombasa . More details will be available in the coming weeks. A sub-committee comprising Ivan Fernandes, Ignatius Pereira, Franklyn Pereira, Theo D'Souza, Michaela Nicholls and The Goan Community council members has been formed to lead and co-ordinate this event. This team will be expanded to include a diverse spectrum of the heritage of the Goan School. Please make a note of these dates in your diaries and prepare to travel to Mombasa to reunite and rekindle the legacy of the Goan School and the Goan Community . We would greatly apppreciate ideas, articles, pictures and any other support that will help make this occasion a fitting success. Please pass this mail on to all who were part of the Goan School. Any correspondence may be sent to this email address for the attention of the undersigned. We look forward to your support and contributions towards this great occasion. Yours sincerely, Michaela Nicholls Secretary, Sub-committee Goan School Platinum Jubilee Celebrations