Media Release
Mangaluru, Nov 13: Lourdes Central School celebrated Children's Day on November 13 at 8 am in the school grounds on the theme "Celebrating the Innocence of Childhood" with the motto "Together we serve, Together we celebrate — making every child's day special!"
The entire celebration was meticulously planned and executed under the able leadership of the programme incharge Sunitha, ably supported by academic coordinators Linette Pereira, Deepa D'Souza and Shanthi Menezes.
The celebration commenced with the vibrant LCS staff band leading the procession of 15 student guests of honour - from pre KG to grade XII Uzair Abdul Qadeer - escorted by Fr manager Fr Stany Pereira, principal Fr Johnson Lawrence Sequeira, vice principal Anitha thomas, and academic coordinators.
The masters of ceremony Sunitha and Lavita D'Souza were at their anchoring best, presenting the entire programme as various television channel broadcasts - a creative idea that kept everyone engaged.
A serene atmosphere prevailed as the prayer service was held with intentions by teachers, followed by a soothing prayer song by the staff choir and a catchy wishing song which the students truly enjoyed. Birthday babies were greeted with a birthday song.
Thereafter, the welcome address was delivered in a most creative animated form by Tr Sangeetha and Tr Lizzy as Queen Elsa and Masha. The thought for the day was given by Tr Shanti Priya, quoting Nelson Mandela.
The significance of the day was depicted first through a role-play on Dr A P J Abdul Kalam and then by Tr Diana who spoke on Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. A floral tribute was paid to Chacha Nehru by the dignitaries and the 15 guests.
The prize distribution for winners of the class games lucky students were held. The winners were elated to receive prizes from the dignitaries.
As a loving memento from the school, to be cherished as a memory of Children's Day 2026, every student from KG to Grade 3 was presented with a personalised pencil with their name and students of grades 4 to 12 with a personalised pen with their name.
Fr manager in his address shared his childhood memories and sang a sweet Kannada song for the children.
The highlight was a beautiful short play presented by the teachers depicting the innocence of children - naughty and good - during a school picnic and in the classroom, ending with a moral - how one small help can change the life of another.
Fr principal in his address appreciated the superb discipline of the students and the dedicated efforts of the teachers led by Sunitha. He read out a letter from the suggestion box where a student reminded him about the ice-cream he had promised. Cherishing it, he announced Dolly ice-candy for all students. The children erupted in joy.
The vote of thanks was delivered in a unique way by Tr Lolita and Tr Nandini through dance and in multiple languages.
Soon after, all students enjoyed the ice-cream under the shamiana in the playground. The programme concluded with children returning to classes with love for their teachers in their hearts, and awaiting the next day's LCS Regale.