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Parents–Teachers Association (PTA) Meeting

Mar 9, 2026

The Parent–Teacher Meeting at Father Muller College of Pharmaceutical Sciences was held on March 9, 2026, at the College Auditorium. The program commenced with the registration of parents, followed by a prayer song invoking divine blessings for the proceedings.

The Principal, Dr. Satish S, welcomed the gathering and emphasized the importance of collaboration between parents, teachers, and students for academic and personal development. The address highlighted the institution’s commitment to quality education through well-equipped laboratories, a well-stocked library, and dedicated faculty members. The excellent academic performance of the second-year students was appreciated, and parents were thanked for their continued trust and support towards the institution.

The academic performance overview was presented by Mrs. Fmith Celvia Miranda Academic in charge, who highlighted the various academic and co-curricular activities conducted by the institution over the past two years. The report highlighted the course inauguration for the B. Pharm batch on 7 October 2024 followed by a one-week orientation programme from 9 October 2024, and student participation in the Walkathon against drug abuse on 18 October 2024, webinar on Career Growth in Pharmacy on 30 October 2024, Freshers’ Day celebration on 7 December 2024, and a seminar titled “Beyond Dispensing Medication” on 17 December 2024, along with Christmas celebrations on 18 December 2024. Activities conducted in 2025 included a guest lecture on dermatological complications on 6 February 2025, student participation in KALAJNA 2025 on 7–8 February 2025, the Annual Retreat and Value Education session on 30 May 2025, International Yoga Day celebrations in June 2025, and a Blood Donation Camp on 28 June 2025.

The report also highlighted the course inauguration for the second batch of B. Pharm students was held on 15 September 2025, followed by orientation, campus tour, and industrial exposure programmes, Celebration of World Pharmacists Day on 25 September 2025, student participation in Fiesta 2025 from 14–16 November 2025, the Anti-Drug and Organ Donation Awareness Walkathon on 25 November 2025, and the Beach Cleaning Drive at Ullal Beach on 29 December 2025, along with Christmas celebrations on 17 December 2025. Activities in 2026 included the Annual Retreat and Value Education session on 5 January 2026, Pharmaverse 2025–26 conducted from 22–24 January 2026, participation in TRENDS 2K26 on 30 January 2026, presentation of research proposals for the RGUHS Undergraduate Student Research Grant on 24 February 2026, and student participation in SOCH seminar on 5 March 2026. The report reflected the institution’s continuous efforts to promote academic excellence, professional development, and social responsibility among students.

The Administrator, Rev. Fr. Donald Nilesh Crasta, addressed the gathering and expressed gratitude to the parents for entrusting the institution with their children’s education. He emphasized the importance of discipline, values, and professional responsibility in shaping students to uphold the institutional motto, “To Heal and Comfort.” He also shared the institution’s vision of progressing towards becoming a Deemed-to-be University.

The formal session concluded with a Vote of Thanks by Mrs Nishmitha Gretta D Souza, PTA Coordinator and the rendering of the Institutional Anthem. This was followed by an open interaction session between parents, the principal, and the Administrator.

Later, parents met the respective subject in-charges and class teachers to discuss the academic progress, attendance, and overall performance of their wards.

The Parent–Teacher Meeting concluded successfully with active participation from parents, faculty members, and the administration. The interaction provided a valuable platform to discuss the academic progress, discipline, and overall development of the students. Lunch was provided for parents, students, and faculty members at the end of the meeting.

The institution reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining strong collaboration with parents to ensure the holistic growth and success of the students.