The 4th annual day celebrations- DESAFIO 2017-18, was a much awaited event of joy , festivities, spleandor, talent and colour. A day to celebrate and pay homage to past acheivements and prepare and look forward to the exciting journey ahead. The eve of 3rd February 2018 was a sight that awed everyone associated with SFS Academy. The main stage and back stage was lit up with magnificient lighting and special effects as the students anticipated their turn to exhibit their talent in their extravagant costumes.

At 5:00 pm, the school band announced the commencement of the program as they escorted the chief guest Smt. M V Savitri (IAS, Additional Commisioner, BBMP), president of the function- Rev. Dr. Benny Koottanal, Rev. Fr. Tony A J (Finance Administrator), the principal Rev. Fr. Soby Thomas and guests of honor to the dias alongside the flower girls who welcomed them and the cabinet leaders who left no stone unturned in catering to the needs of the dignitories.

The formal program consisted of lighting of the lamp by the esteemed panel of guests, a prayer song and welcome dance that set the mood of the evening. This was followed by an array of cultural events where the students of all grades displayed impeccable performances through multiple art forms, songs and prepared speech. It was a long yet fulfilling evening which overflowed with emotions of the parents and guardians, displayed the excellence of the teaching, non teaching staff and management in executing everything smoothly. The skills and expertise of the techinical team could not be ignored. Overall there was no denying that it indeed was a grand celebration.