Independence Day Celebration – A Report

“All Powerful Lord of Liberty

To Thee, we sing

Long way our land be bright

With freedom’s holy light”

Keeping the spirit of patriotism alive, Tagore House conducted a marvelous assembly on 15^th August 2017 to celebrate the 71st Independence Day with immense patriotic zeal and enthusiasm.

The assembly was a unique almalgamation of the patriotic fervor, the zest and festive spirit of “Krishna Janmashtmi” and the felicitation of meritorious scholar badge and 100% attendance holders of classes VII and VIII for the session 2016-17. It was beautifully hosted by Archee Pal (XII-D) and Abhiyanshu (XI-D).

Honorable Principal Dr. (Mrs.) Ritu Dewan unfurled the tricolor followed by full throated rendition of national anthem by staff and students. A power packed well synchronized cultural bonanza comprising inspirational speech, group songs, skit and orchestral composition reverberating the ambience with national spirit, colourful dance to the tunes of patriotic songs envisaging the glorious past aroused a sense of pride and nationalism in every heart.

Pallavi Raj (X-A) and Swarnima (IX-B) in their thought provoking speech highlighted the significance of the day and emphasized that we should sincerely perform our duties to lead this great democratic nation. Shruti Solanki recited an eloquent poem. To charge the environment with religious fervor, children presented a graceful dance on “Kanha Soja Zara” which left everyone mesmerized.

It was a proud moment when 100 students of classes VII and VIII were honored with scholar badges and certificate of merit for their commendable performance in the academic session 2016-17. 72 students who remained present throughout the session despite adverse weather conditions received the badges for 100 % attendance. Shrey Sinha (IX-K) was honored with the certificate for securing Silver and Bronze level in PCRA.

In her inspiring and motivational address to the august gathering the principal enumerated the selfless service and sacrifice made by our freedom fighters and great leaders for the nation. She appealed that it is our moral duty to keep our national flag fly high maintaining the nation’s unity, integrity and sovereignty. She urged that we should pledge to make India clean, digital, and one of the greatest nations of the world. She also exhorted that we should understand the true philosophy of life and karma and try to imbibe it in our life to make it more meaningful. She congratulated all the achievers for their accomplishment and regularity in school.

The auspicious program came to a close with distribution of sweets.