Media Release

Mangaluru, Nov 4: St Agnes School CBSE, celebrated Kannada Rajyotsava with great enthusiasm and patriotic fervour in the school hall. The celebration was a vibrant tribute to the rich cultural heritage, linguistic pride and glorious traditions of Karnataka.

The programme commenced with a prayer by the students of grade 6C, followed by the ceremonial lighting of the lamp by the Kannada teachers. A prayer dance by grades 6C and 7A added grace to the occasion.

Mariam M A of grade 6C welcomed the gathering, and the chief guest, Shailaja, a dedicated Kannada lecturer at St Agnes College, was accorded a floral welcome by Mohammed Hassan of Grade 6C.

Daelyn Lucia Misquith of grade 7A highlighted the significance of Kannada Rajyotsava. The cultural programme featured an enthralling dance drama by grade 7A, a melodious Kannada song and a vibrant fusion dance by grades 6C and 7A, celebrating the rich traditions of Karnataka.

Addressing the gathering, the chief guest encouraged students to cherish their mother tongue, respect their cultural heritage and uphold the values instilled by their teachers. She appreciated the efforts of the students and teachers in presenting a meaningful programme. Principal Sr Jennifer Moras AC emphasised the importance of respecting Kannada language and culture and encouraged students to learn to read Kannada and develop a sense of belonging to the state.

The highlight of the celebration was the felicitation of students who emerged as overall champions in Jnana Sethu 2026, organised by St Joseph Engineering College, Vamanjoor, winning a championship trophy and a cash prize of Rs 15,000. Vaibhavi V S and Thanishka K of grade 10C secured first place in the Mission earth: Eco tech poster competition, Anvi S K of grade 9B won first place in the Ignite and inspire: Pick and speak competition, while Deon Lester D'Souza and Savin Leon Menezes of grade 8A secured third place in the Hydro cannon competition.

Aditi K P of grade 7A proposed the vote of thanks, expressing heartfelt gratitude to the chief guest, the principal, the sisters, the teachers and the students for their valuable contributions to the success of the programme. The chief guest was felicitated with a memento by the principal as a token of appreciation.

The celebration concluded on a meaningful and inspiring note, reinforcing the message that language is not merely a means of communication but the soul of a culture and the identity of a people. It reminded everyone of the importance of preserving our mother tongue, cherishing our rich cultural heritage, and passing on our traditions and values to future generations with pride and love.