St Thomas Higher Secondary School

12/04/2026

31/03/2026

St. Thomas HSS Aldona Secures Third Place at State-Level Handball Tournament

St. Thomas Higher Secondary School, Aldona, showcased an impressive performance at the State-Level Handball Tournament organized by the Directorate of Sports, Panaji.

The team clinched the third place by defeating Mallikarjun Higher Secondary School, Canacona, in a thrilling encounter.
The players displayed excellent teamwork, determination, and sportsmanship throughout the match. The team was trained by PE teacher Sir Vijay

24/03/2026

*Outstanding HSSC Results 2026 – St. Thomas Higher Secondary School, Aldona*

St. Thomas Higher Secondary School Aldona proudly announces its excellent performance in the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) Examination 2026, conducted by the Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education.

The school has achieved an impressive overall pass percentage of 90.37%, reflecting the dedication and hard work of students, teachers, and parents.

Stream-wise Performance:
• Arts: 91.1%
• Commerce: 88.09%
• Science: 90.32%
• Vocational (C.R.M): 96.29%

Outstanding Achievements:

The school takes immense pride in the exceptional accomplishments of its students:
• Miss Clesyia Sequeira secured a perfect 100/100 in Psychology, bringing laurels to the institution.
• Miss Carol Fernandes achieved a remarkable 150/150 in each of the following Vocational subjects, namely:
• Food & Beverage Service
• Bakery
• Accommodation Operations

Top Achievers:

The school also congratulates the top five rank holders across all streams:
• Arts: Jassiel Colaco (87%), Deepali Mestry (80%), Twisha Shirodkar (78.16%), Annora Sequeira (78%), Faraaz Khan (77.16%)
• Commerce: Nelria Fernandes (85.67%), Rohan Pagare (84%), Meheraj Kandgal (83.17%), Vedika Vazarkar (83.17%), Khusiben Chavda (81.83%), Khushi Mayekar & Tejas Hadfadkar (79%)
• Science: Clesyia Sequeira (84%), Ritika Chodancar (68.7%), Kanish Naik & Paarthavi Haldankar (66.3%), Shubra Naik (65.8%), Elyshka Fernandes (65.7%)
• Vocational: Carol Fernandes (97.75%), Shorya Shet (88.62%), Durva Polle (88.5%), Tanisha Gaonkar (84.87%), Sanvi Ambre (84.37%)

Message from the School:

The Management and Staff extend their heartfelt congratulations to all successful students. These results stand as a testament to the school’s commitment to academic excellence and holistic development.

The institution also expresses gratitude to parents for their continuous support and to the dedicated teaching faculty for their tireless efforts.

St. Thomas Higher Secondary School, Aldona continues to strive for excellence and remains committed to nurturing future leaders with strong values and academic brilliance.

12/02/2026

“ Beyond Books, Beyond Classrooms “

At our Higher Secondary School, education goes beyond textbooks. Along with academic excellence, our students actively participate in maintaining the cleanliness of the campus, learning the true value of dignity of labour, responsibility, and teamwork.

By caring for their surroundings, they cultivate discipline, respect for shared spaces, and a strong work culture that shapes them into responsible citizens of tomorrow.

We believe true education builds character — not just careers.

28/01/2026

We would like to express our sincere appreciation for the study tour organised for XI CRM to Excellent Education Academy. The trip was a resounding success, with students gaining valuable insights and hands-on experience in various aspects of hotel management.

The activities included making cupcakes with toppings, learning cocktail recipes, napkin folds, and table setup. The Principal, Sir Alfonso Pereira, took the opportunity to enlighten the students about the vast opportunities available in hotel management and the areas where they can excel.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Management, Principal, and staff of Excellent Education Academy for their warm hospitality and for sponsoring the study tour, including transportation, snacks, and drinks. The trip was thoroughly enjoyed by students and staff alike.

27/01/2026

St. Thomas Higher Secondary School, Aldona is proud to announce that
Miss Aditi Phadte (XI Arts) and Miss Diksh*ta Sakhalkar (XI Science) have secured Second Prize and Third Prize respectively in the All Goa Higher Secondary and College Poetry Presentation Competition.
The competition was organised by the Konkani Department of Vidya Prabodhini College of Commerce, Education, Computer & Management, Alto-Porvorim and was held on 23rd January 2026 at 9:00 a.m. in the Board Room, Vidya Prabodhini College, Porvorim.
The school congratulates the students on their commendable achievement and wishes them continued success in their future endeavours.

27/01/2026

A Fire Safety Drill was successfully conducted at St. Thomas Higher Secondary School, Aldona, on 27 January 2026 at 11.30 a.m., with the objective of creating awareness and preparedness among students, staff, and the community to respond effectively during fire emergencies. Principal of St Thomas Higher Secondary School Aldona Mrs. Angelica Fernandes welcomed the dignitaries and officials of Fire Department.

The programme was jointly organised by the Moira Free Legal Aid Cell of Devi Sharvani Education Society’s V. M. Salgaocar College of Law, Miramar-Goa, in collaboration with the P.T.A. of St. Thomas HSS, Aldona, School Disaster Management Club and in association with the Directorate of Fire and Emergency Services, Goa.

Officials from the Directorate of Fire and Emergency Services namely Fire Station Officer Mr.Ganesh Govekar, Fire Fighter Personnel Mr. Vishwanath Korgaonkar, Mr.Tejas Bandekar and Mr. Yogesh Amonkar conducted live demonstrations, educating participants on fire prevention measures, correct use of fire extinguishers, evacuation procedures, and emergency response techniques. The practical session enabled students and staff to understand safety protocols and the importance of timely action during fire-related incidents.

The programme was conducted under the guidance of Dr. Aamod Shirali, Director of Legal Aid Society. The coordination and ex*****on of the event were overseen by Asst. Prof. Disha Nayak Sardesai, Faculty In-charge of the Cell, and Miss. Shahin Shaikh, Cell In-charge, whose efforts ensured the smooth conduct of the drill.

The initiative was well received and witnessed active participation from students, teachers, and PTA members. The organisers expressed their appreciation to the Directorate of Fire and Emergency Services, Goa, for their valuable support and expertise. Such programmes play a vital role in promoting safety awareness and building a culture of preparedness within educational institutions.