History
‘Let noble thoughts come to us from every side’. It was with this noble motto, that our school was established in 1975. Our School aims at encouraging the habit of critical thinking and keeping minds open to new ideas which help to bring about much needed changes in accordance with the passage of time. Our school strives for all round development of its students, promoting excellence in the field of academics, sports and cultural activities. It aims at creating citizens with a strong moral character, noble values, self reliance with commitment and dedication towards their cause, thus leading to fruitful lives.-
- Principal: Dr. Mrs Geeta Shastri
- Phone: 8329504564
- Website: www.gvmsnja.in
| Complete Address of the School: | G.V.M’s Smt. Nelly Joildo Aguiar Higher Secondary School, Farmagudi, Ponda- Goa. |
| Contact numbers and email id: | (0832)2335138 8329504564 Email id: gvmssnja@gmail.com |
| Institution was founded in | 1975 |
| Courses/programs offered: | Science, Commerce, Arts, Vocational: Industrial Management, Office Management, and Electronic Technology. |
| College/School affiliated to: | Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education. |
| Certificates/ Awards received during 2020-2021 and 2021-2022: | 1) 2nd Place in Juniors [1R] category in the 12th SAG State Level Archery Championship 2021-22. 2) 3rd Place in Music Instrument – Traditional Folk, Kala Utsav 2021 State Level Competition by Goa Samagra Shiksha. |
General Stream
| Sr. No | Name of the Teacher | Type of Post | Designation | Subject |
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| 1 | Dr. Geetha Shastri Sripad Bhat | Permanent | Principal | English |
| 2 | Ms. Shaila V.Kulkarni | Permanent | Teacher Grade I | English & Psychology |
| 3 | Dr. Wilson Vaz | Permanent | VICE PRINCIPAL | Physics |
| 4 | Mr. Ramkrishna G. Bhat | Permanent | Teacher Grade I | Geography |
| 5 | Ms. Sabrina Gomes | Permanent | Teacher Grade I | Economics |
| 6 | Ms. Yheula Vaz | Permanent | Teacher Grade I | English |
| 7 | Ms. Sangeeta Abhyankar | Permanent | Teacher Grade I | Biology |
| 8 | Ms. Darshana Parsekar | Permanent | Teacher Grade I | Chemistry |
| 9 | Ms. Cirilia M. Fernandes | Permanent | Teacher Grade I | Maths |
| 10 | Ms. Kirti Dhavalikar | Permanent | Teacher Grade I | Maths |
| 11 | Ms. Sampada Borker | Permanent | Teacher Grade I | Business Studies |
| 12 | Ms. Manjiri Patil | Permanent | Teacher Grade I | Sanskrit & Marathi |
| 13 | Ms. Prajakta Bhonsle | Permanent | Teacher Grade I | Hindi |
| 14 | Ms. Marianela Mascarenhas | Permanent | Teacher Grade I | Chemistry |
| 15 | Ms. Sushma Savaikar | Permanent | Teacher Grade I | Mathematics |
| 16 | Ms. Kshama Khandeparkar | Permanent | Teacher Grade I | Physics |
| 17 | Ms. Shweta Sawant | Permanent | Teacher Grade I | Business Studies |
| 18 | Mr. Umesh Naik | Permanent | Teacher Grade I | Konkani |
| 19 | Ms Lalan Palyekar | Permanent | Teacher Grade I | English |
| 20 | Mr. Premanand M. Naik | Permanent | Teacher Grade I | Marathi |
| 21 | Ms. Zahida Shaikh | Permanent | Teacher Grade I | Hindi |
| 22 | Ms. Mrunali Talkar | Permanent | Teacher Grade I | Physics |
| 23 | Ms. Reema Haldankar | Permanent | Teacher Grade I | Economics |
| 24 | Mr. Pandurang Gawade | Permanent | Teacher Grade I | Geography |
| 25 | Mr. Prabhakar Majik | Permanent | Teacher Grade I | History |
| 26 | Ms. Vaibhavi Desai | Permanent | Teacher Grade I | Biology |
| 27 | Ms Siddhi S. Kamat | Permanent | Teacher Grade I | Biology |
| 28 | Ms Jovita Ferrao | Permanent | Teacher Grade I | Accountancy |
| 29 | Ms. Ankita V. Naik | Permanent | Teacher Grade I | Mathematics |
| 30 | Ms. Pooja Velip Kankar | Permanent | Teacher Grade I | Chemistry |
Computer Teacher
| Sr. No | Name of the Teacher | Type of Post | Designation | SUBJECT |
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| 1 | Ms. Medha Prabhudesai | Permanent | Computer Teacher | I.C.T. |
| 2 | Ms Aruna Prabhudessai | Permanent | Computer Teacher | I.C.T. |
| 3 | Ms Maria Pereira | Permanent | Computer Teacher | I.C.T. |
Physical Education Teacher
| Sr. No | Name of the Teacher | Type of Post | Designation | SUBJECT |
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| 1 | Mr. Praveen More | Permanent | Physical Education Teacher | Physical Education |
| 2 | Ms. Adelia Fernandes | Permanent | Physical Education Teacher | Physical Education |
Lecture/Contract Basis Teacher
| SR.NO | Name of the Teacher | Type of Post | Designation | SUBJECT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ms. Siya Naik | Contract Basis | Computer Teacher | I.C.T. |
| 2 | Ms. Vizlett N.F.Belem | Contract Basis | Teacher Gr 1 | Business Studies and Economics |
| 3 | Mr. Prasad G. Tande | Contract Basis | Teacher Gr 1 | Accountancy |
| 4 | Ms.Bernice Ben Augustine | Contract Basis | Teacher Gr 1 | Biology |
Non Teaching
| Sr. No | Name of the Teacher | Type of Post | Designation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mr. Omanand C. Dhaimodkar | Permanent | Lab. Assistant |
| 2 | Ms. Rupali R. Sambary | Permanent | Lab. Assistant |
| 3 | Mr. Lavesh G. Shirodkar | Permanent | Lab. Assistant |
| 4 | Ms. Sampada Patil | Permanent | Librarian |
| 5 | Ms Sumedha lawande | Permanent | Head Clerk |
| 6 | Ms. Sarita Nayak | Permanent | U.D.C |
| 7 | Mr. Swapnil Joshi | Permanent | L.D.C. |
| 8 | Ms Sanghavi Naik | Permanent | L.D.C. |
| 9 | Mr. Mahesh Naik | Permanent | M.T.S. |
| 10 | Mr. Subhash Gaude | Permanent | M.T.S. |
| 11 | Mr. Ramdas Gaude | Permanent | M.T.S. |
| 12 | Mr. Santosh Naik | Permanent | M.T.S. |
| 13 | Mrs. Sarita Gaude | Permanent | M.T.S. |
| 14 | Mr.Devidas Gaude | Permanent | M.T.S. |
| 15 | Mrs. Milan Gaude | Permanent | M.T.S. |
| 16 | Mr. Abhijeet Satarkar | Permanent | M.T.S. |
| 17 | Mr. Ratan Singh | Permanent | Night Watchman |
Vocational Teaching Staff 2024-25
| Sr.No | Name of the Teacher | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | DR. SHANTANU A.GAUNS | FULL TIME TEACHER |
| 2 | Ms. JESSIE J. PEREIRA | FULL TIME TEACHER |
| 4 | Ms. PRATIMA J. JOG | FULL TIME TEACHER |
| 5 | Ms. TRIPTHI SANTOSH | FULL TIME TEACHER |
| 6 | Mr. AJAY M. DONGRE | FULL TIME TEACHER |
| 7 | MRS. DIPA DAS GAONKAR | CONTRACT BASIS |
| 8 | Ms. CHANDANI SHEIKH | CONTRACT BASIS |
| 10 | MRS. UTKARSHA TUENKAR | CONTRACT BASIS |
| 11 | MRS POONAM DESHMUKH | CONTRACT BASIS |
Vocational Non-Teaching Staff 2024-25
| Sr. No. | Name of the Teacher | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | MRS. MAYA S.P. KAKODE | LDC |
Workshop on the topic Cyber crime organised by PTA
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Inter Higher Secondary Badminton Tournament
Secured 2nd place in Inter Higher Secondary Badminton Tournament organized by Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs. Names of the players L to R Amina Shaikh (XI COM A), Aastha Shinkre( XI COM C),Saanvi Kelekar( XI COM B), Gandhavi Narvekar ( XI COM C) and Gargi Mahatungade( XII COM B)
State level Netball ( Girls) U-19YRS Secured 1st place
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- State level Netball Boys
- U-19Yrs Secured 3rd place
Annual Social Gathering took place on 23 December 2023 at Rajiv Gandhi Kala Mandir. Sri Milind Prabhu, CEO of Genora was the Chief Guest for the function.
Mast Shubham Galakate Qualified for nationals In Swimming
- 1St in relay
- 2nd in 100 metre backstroke
- 3rd in 200 metre freestyle
Staff of the HSS bid a fond farewell
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Staff of the HSS bid a fond farewell to Shri Vijay Dinanath Dhamaskar, Lab Assistant Vocational Stream on December 18, 2023. He was felicitated by the Chairman of GVM'S Working Committee Shri Krishna Shetye, Vice Chairman Shri Ashok Nagvekar and Treasurer Shri Prabhat Shikerkar for 35 years of committed service to the institution.
Kalayadnya 23
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Kalayadnya 23- A State Level battle of talents rooted in Goan Culture was organised by the PTA of GVM'S SNJA HSS in collaboration with the Directorate of Art and Culture on December 15, 2023. Sri Krishna Shetye, Chairman, GVM's Working Committee unveiled the trophy and declared the event open. Sri Govind Gaude, Minister for Art, Culture and Sports and Rural Development graced the Valedictory function. Fifteen HSS across Goa completed and The Kalayadnya 23 Rolling Trophy was won this year by SES HSS Usgao. The Coordinator for the event was Mr Umesh Naik. The event was a grand success.
Workshop on Compering Skills
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Workshop on Compering Skills was organised by the PTA for students under the guidance of well known compere Shri Govind Bhagat on 27 November 2023
Girls volleyball team secured 3rd place in zone III Inter Higher Secondary volleyball tournament held at Fatorda
Investiture Ceremony of the Citizens Club took place on 30 November 2023
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All Goa Singing Competition
Miss Arya Abhisheki of XII Commerce C secured the third place in All Goa Singing Competition (Vocal Classical Category) conducted by Samagra Shiksha Goa
Netball Fast 5 Event
Master Rudra Jeetendra Naik of XI Com C secured the Silver Medal in Netball Fast 5 men' s team event in the 37 th National Games held in Goa
Quiz Competition
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Master Ayaan Katkol and Master KV Surya Devan of XI Arts B secured the second place in the All Goa Constitution Quiz Competition conducted by People of Ponda.
Paper Presentation Competition
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Miss Ashtami Bhandari and Miss Joselyn Thayil of XII Com C secured the third prize in All Goa Paper Presentation Competition on Recent Trends in Commerce conducted by Manovikas HS. Teacher Ms Sampada Borkar guided them for this competition