Media Release

Mangaluru, Oct 3: St Aloysius English Medium School, Urwa, observed Gandhi Jayanti and Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti with due respect and solemnity.

The programme began with a prayer service and the lighting of the ceremonial lamp, followed by floral tributes to the portraits of Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri. PTA vice-president Shailashree and senior teachers Laveena D’Cunha and Laveena Pinto were present.

Head teacher Aloysius D’Souza highlighted the importance of incorporating Mahatma Gandhi’s values of truth and non-violence into daily life and spoke about the significance of the occasion.

Students presented an inspirational song and dance depicting the ideals and life messages of Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri. Poorvi compered the programme, Chinmayi delivered the welcome address, and Hanna proposed the vote of thanks.

The programme was coordinated by the students of class VII and teachers. Students, teaching and non-teaching staff participated in the celebration.

The programme concluded with the distribution of sweets to the students.