The Enhancement Programme for School Jesuits (EPSJ) for South Zone educators was held from April 25–29, 2026, at Prerana, Bangalore, with the aim of strengthening the personal, professional, and spiritual capacities of Jesuit educators in alignment with the core values of Jesuit education. The programme brought together 30 Jesuit educators from the five Provinces of Southern India, creating a rich platform for fraternity, collaboration, and shared learning.

The workshop was carefully designed under the supervision of the PCSEs of the Southern Zones and was locally organized by Fr. Rohan D’Almeida. The presence of Fr. John Kennedy (MDU), Conference Secretary for School Education, greatly enriched the programme. He emphasized the importance of integrating the Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm in Jesuit institutions. Fr. Rohan facilitated a reflective colloquium session, inviting participants to engage with thought-provoking questions. This fostered a sense of shared hope as educators from diverse backgrounds expressed similar concerns and aspirations.

The second day focused on safeguarding policies, including POCSO and POSH, and the creation of safe institutional environments. Fr. John Kennedy presented practical case studies to illustrate their relevance and application. The third day centered on leadership, when Mr. Anand Nayak, a Jesuit alumnus and noted corporate leader, stressed the importance of building a high-trust culture. Ms. Sreeja M.S., a noted journalist, gave a practical and engaging session on crisis communication. She shared real-life school crisis scenarios and emphasized the need for Jesuits to be proactive and vigilant.

The fourth day of the workshop included visits to St Joseph’s Boys High School and St Joseph University. An interactive session by Mrs. Geetha Prabhu from St Joseph’s Indian High School on bookkeeping, along with an insightful talk on the expectations from a lay collaborator by Mr. Clement D’Souza from St Joseph University, made the day enriching and meaningful. The final day of the workshop featured sessions on care of the mission and discernment and decision-making by Fr. Jossie D’Mello. The workshop concluded with an inspiring address on six challenges and opportunities by Fr. Dionysius Vaz, Provincial of the Karnataka Jesuit Province. An evaluation of the workshop, followed by a way-forward session led by Fr. Rohan D’Almeida, provided a fitting conclusion to the programme.