Department of Psychology, St. Thomas College Bhilai organised a field visit  to Sarthak Kadam Sansthan a school for specially abled students and MOU partner of the college. This activity was to commemorate International Disability Day and the psychology students wholeheartedly took part in it.  The agenda of the program was to spread the awareness regarding the specially abled children and their teaching learning practices. The program highlighted the therapeutic approach regarding the children with autistism, mental retardation, ADHD, cerebral palsy by improving their listening skills, eye contact, body language speech and self awareness. The students learned about the therapies applicable to manage these special children.
The students of the College distributed stationeries and toys that enhance the motor and cognitive functions of the special children.
Administrator of the college Rev. Father Dr. Joshi Varghese praised the efforts of the department. Principal Dr. M. G. Roymon encouraged the program with his best wishes and said such programs benefit the students and their all-round development. Dr. Debjani Mukherjee, Head, P.G Department of Psychology stressed on the fact that such training has great importance as it is an area of niche work in the development of special children. Practical viewing of the daily activities by the students will be a great learning process for the students. Mrs. G. Vani, Principal of Sarthak Kadam Sansthan informed about the parental and society’s role in the care of special children.   Assistant professors of the college Dr. Sumita Singh, Dr. Ankita Deshmukh  and Ms. Sanchana Sahu supervised the visit and training session for the students.

In observance of Pollution Day, the Chemistry Department at St. Thomas College organized an impactful Essay Writing Competition on the theme “Go Green and Breathe Pure Air.” Students demonstrated their commitment to environmental awareness and sustainability through insightful essays. The esteemed panel of judges, comprising faculty members, evaluated entries based on creativity and depth of analysis.

Winners will be honored in a special ceremony, recognizing their contributions to the discourse on pollution. St. Thomas College remains dedicated to fostering both academic excellence and social responsibility.

A hub for academic excellence and holistic development, St. Thomas College is committed to instilling values of social responsibility among its students.

The P.G. Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology organized an awareness rally to commemorate World AIDS Day on 1^st December 2023. This year’s theme for World AIDS Day is “World AIDS Day 35: Remember and Commit”. This day is mainly celebrated to bring people together and raise awareness about HIV and AIDS and to demonstrate solidarity to the affected people.

The staff and students of P.G. Department of Microbiology & Biotechnology in collaboration with NCC Unit of the college conducted the rally to create awareness amongst its students and the local people in Ruabandha sector about the causes, social stigma associated with the disease and also to encourage progress in AIDS prevention. Principal In-charge Dr James Mathew, flagged off the rally from the college campus to BSP Middle school, Ruabandha sector. The students from both PG and UG enthusiastically participated in the activity and raised slogans related to AIDS awareness. All science students and teachers participated in the rally along with NCC cadets creating awareness against the spread of HIV and AIDS.