Media Release

Udupi, Nov 12: The festival of lights, Deepavali, was celebrated with great enthusiasm and joy at SMES, Kannarpady, on November 7.

The school premises were beautifully decorated with colourful rangolis, diyas and festive decorations, creating a vibrant atmosphere.

Correspondent Fr Denis D'Sa, principal, Fr Vijay Joyson D'Souza and vice principal Rita Quadros were escorted to the stage by head boy Parth Shetty and head girl Brahmi Naika. The programme began with a prayer song presented by the students' choir.

The dignitaries inaugurated the celebrations by lighting the traditional lamp and adorning the stage with a beautifully crafted Deepavali lantern (Goodu Deepa). Aarvi Mahesh of grade 6 welcomed the gathering.

Addressing the students, correspondent Fr Denis D'Sa conveyed the message, "May the light of your goodness spread everywhere."

The celebrations continued with a cultural programme featuring a dance performance by grade 8 students and a skit highlighting the importance of the light of goodwill in dispelling the darkness of ignorance.

Winners of various competitions organised as part of the Deepavali celebrations were felicitated on the occasion. Aman Shet of grade 6 proposed the vote of thanks.

Dhanvin V M of grade 7 and Bhagyalakshmi N Das of grade 8 compered the programme.