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Young Achievers


This section highlights the achievements of members children & youngsters in the community who have excelled in sports, music & academics.

Members are encouraged to inform us of your children's achievements which can be highlighted on this page.

Please send a short note & photograph to member.relations@kcamumbai.org

Dr. Priya M Sequeira

posted Dec 23, 2017, 7:28 AM by IT Administrator   [ updated Dec 23, 2017, 7:42 AM ]

Specialist Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at Corniche Hospital, Abu Dhabi (UAE)

Dr. Priya M Sequeira, a Specialist Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at Corniche Hospital, Abu Dhabi, (UAE), and a Life Member of the Kanara Catholic Association, Mumbai, passed the Membership Examination of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (London).  She was felicitated and awarded Membership to the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, London, at a Convocation Ceremony which was held on June 9, 2017, at London, United Kingdom.

She is an alumnus of St. Agnes High School, Mumbai; Jai Hind College, Mumbai; Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore; internship programme at St. John's Medical College, Bangalore; D.G.O. (Obstetrics and Gynaecology), Manipal University.  She was the Head of the Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Department at Bhakti Vedanta Hospital and Wockhardt Hospital at Mira Road, Thane, before moving to Corniche Hospital, Abu Dhabi, (UAE).

Dr. Priya M Sequeira is the daughter of Dr. Anthony J F Sequeira, Life Member and former Vice-President of Kanara Catholic Association, Mumbai.

At a function of the St. Luke's Medical Guild (Mumbai), on October 29, 2017, presided over by Cardinal Oswald Gracias, the Kanara Catholic Association, Mumbai, presented a beautiful plaque and a bouquet to recognize this outstanding achievement of Dr. Priya.  Dr. Anthony J F Sequeira received the presentations / awards in her absence.

We congratulate and applaud Dr. Priya M Sequeira for her inspiring achievements.

KCA Young Achievers Awards 2017

posted Jun 7, 2017, 7:58 AM by IT Administrator   [ updated May 9, 2018, 12:51 AM ]

In recognition of the outstanding achievements of children amongst our community of Members, the KCA Young Achievers Awards Ceremony, held on July 8, 2017, celebrated the excellence of young and inspirational children, having exceptional skill, talent, and leadership in the field of academics, sports, and music.

KCA, Mumbai, believes the revival of the Awards Ceremony will inspire not only these children, but many others, with ambition and direction, in becoming leaders, and pride of our community, in all walks of life.

Mr. Praveen Pereira (Hon. Secretary), and Ms. Anna Correa (KCA Member and Principal of St. Stanislaus High School) presented the children with a Certificate of Honour and Cash Award, in recognition of their achievement, much to the cheering and applause of their proud and supportive parents, families, and the large gathering of Members and Guests present for the Awards Ceremony.

The following Young Achievers were honoured at the KCA Young Achievers Awards Ceremony.

Note: The list of Awardees for the Young Achievers Awards and summation of their accomplishments is available for download below.
Category : 'Academics'

1.    Shanelle Barboza
2.    Simone Ann Alvares
3.    Keegan Barboza
4.    Marven Pereira
5.    Alisha Pais
6.    Alycia C D'Souza
7.    Althea Martis
8.    Calvin Alvares







Category : 'Music'

1.    Alycia C D'Souza
2.    Alisha Pais
3.    Rebecca Alvares
4.    Simone Ann Alvares













                                     Category : 'Sports'

1.    Calvin Alvares
2.    Marven Pereira
3.    Adam Alvares
4.    KCA Athletics Team













Faster than Lightening!

posted Jul 10, 2016, 5:55 AM by IT Administrator   [ updated Jul 10, 2016, 5:56 AM ]


Congratulations to our young sprinter Vihaan Sylva, son of our member Vivek Sylva and grandson of Capt Edgar Sylva our former President

Vihaan has been winning several medals on the inter-school and junior athletic circuit in Mumbai & recently won the Under-8 championship at the Catholic Gymkhana Athletic meet

Here's wishing Vihaan the very best & hoping that the Rio Olympics inspires him to reach there someday!

Piano Prodigy

posted Jun 26, 2016, 2:00 AM by IT Administrator   [ updated Jul 10, 2016, 5:49 AM ]


Congratulations to the daughter of our member Dr Pravina Sequeira and grand-daughter of Dr Anthony Sequeira (also our member)!

She stood 2nd in the world in the recently held music exams conducted by the Royal School of Music, London

Our best wishes to this young prodigy!

2016 Board Exams: Congratulations!

posted Jun 26, 2016, 1:49 AM by IT Administrator   [ updated Jul 10, 2016, 6:32 AM ]

Congratulations to Althea Martis (daughter of member Anil Martis) and Alisha Pais (daughter of member Sunita Pais) for their outstanding performance in the SSC exams!

Both Althea (91.2%) and Alisha (90.8%) are from St Joseph's Convent School, Bandra

We wish them every success in the years ahead!

Requesting other members to let us know about the success of their children in the recently concluded Board Exams 

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