Media Release
Mangaluru, Aug 15: Carmel School proudly celebrated 75th Anniversary of Independence Day disseminating the colours of patriotism and unity. The school hosted exciting intra school competitions from August 11 to 13 instilling the elixir of energy of independence, inspiration of warriors of freedom struggles, new ideas and pledges and elixir of Aatmanirbharta.
The students of pre primary and primary classes participated enthusiastically in various competitions like recitation, clay modeling, fancy dress, western singing, patriotic singing and storytelling unveiling their area of special knowledge. And the students of higher classes set forth to display their aptitude in various spheres like Origami, Rangoli, Pick and speak, Western Singing and Patriotic Singing competitions.
On August 13 and 14 the National Flag was hoisted in the school premises to mark the 75th Anniversary of Indian Independence and due respect was paid by singing the National Anthem in one accord.
On August 15, India’s 75th Independence Day celebration was initiated at St Ann’s Campus with the flag hoisting ceremony hosted by St Ann TTI. The students of class 10 C displayed a cultural programme in the School Auditorium implanting the feeling of devotion, faithfulness, fervency, loyalty and steadfastness towards our nation in grandeur.
The programme commenced invoking God’s blessings on the country and its citizens followed by a meaningful skit and a dance depicting the sacrifice and patriotism of our freedom fighters. Significance of the day was enumerated by Muskan Kumari of grade 10C.
The programme was presided by Anil Dsouza, ex-military official, Indian Army, Sr Sarika, the principal, Sr Preena, the vice principal. Sr Shanthi Laveena.-the coordinator, Lavita D Souza –member of the School Managing Committee. The chief guest was felicitated for his impeccable service and duty towards the nation as Havildar (gunner). The chief guest in his message called upon the young citizens to take our nation forward towards success and establish peace in the nation. The principal wished the staff and students cordially.
The School Anthem was sung in unison and then the sweets were distributed to the students as they moved out of the auditorium. Through a classical dance the enthusiastic audience was greeted.
The programme was compered by Apeksha C Bhat and Niharika Prashanth of Grade 10. Shaba Fathima expressed words of gratitude.