25th August 2023

Goa was under Portuguese rule for 450 long years.
Goans were denied fundamental human rights under Portuguese rule. Thousands of freedom fighters fought against the Portuguese to liberate our beautiful land.
One of the most important days in the Goan Freedom Struggle is the 18th of June. The day marks the anniversary of the historic protest that took place in 1946 against the Portuguese colonial government’s oppressive policies. The protest was led by Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia, an Indian freedom fighter who called for a non-violent demonstration against the Portuguese regime.
Students of std 4 visited the historic LohiaMaidan on 18th Aug 2023. The purpose of the visit was to pay tributes to the martyrs of the freedom struggle. Students met Shri Vishnu Soyru Angle, 94 yr 94-year-old freedom fighter of the Goa freedom struggle. Mr. Angle spoke about the tyrannical rule and how the freedom fighters were subjected to different punishments.

Mr.AvinashShirodkar, son of the freedom fighter late KashinathShirodkar, and Mr.VinayakMordekar, son of the freedom fighter late MadhukarMordekar, came specially to meet the students and also spoke about their fathers and other freedom fighters.
On the way back to school, students visited The Pilar Museum. Father Peter Fernandes explained to the students about the exhibits in the museum.
The museum has two parts. One part exhibits the sculptures, currency coins, and artifacts of the Kadamba Dynasty. These sculptures date back to 400 – 500 years ago. Present Goa Velha was named ‘Govapuri’ which was then the capital city of the Kadambas.
The second part exhibits postal stamps and currency coins and notes of different countries of the world. Some of these date back to 400 – 500 years and are of historical importance.
The students made notes on both important places. They enjoyed their day and the lessons outside the classroom walls.