Senior school Study Hall affirmed their patriotism on the 15^th of august with a lively celebration of the  66^th Independence day in true spirit, with great zeal and enthusiasm.  It began with the unfurling of the tricolour by  the principal  Mrs.Shalini Sinha. There after the entire school took pride in singing the  national anthem followed by the pledge.

Study Hall in colors of independence on 15th August 2012; Photography by : Ekisha Narain

Soon after the program began the head boy AmbeshTiwari addressed the school with his inspirational words. Rabindranath Tagore’s beautiful poem “where the mind is without fear” was then recited by class 7-A students.  The Inter- House Declamation Competition was also held wherein the participants Adeel Khan (Cypress house) ,RanaitaShahani ( Fire-Flame house) , Sunaina Baijal (Jacaranda house) and SaumyaTandon (Silver-oak house) had all chosen excellent speeches by eminent people  dealing with very relevant contemporary issues which reminded and re-established the goals for the society and country in the minds of all those present. They all spoke so eloquently that the judges had a hard time in deciding the winner. Ultimately Saumya and Adeel were adjudged first, Sunaina second and Ranaita stood third.

Photography by : Jyotika Mishra XI-D (batch of 2012)

A vibrant dance was performed to a medley of songs adding to the cheer of the occasion with a spectacular, spellbinding formation in the end. An English song with props added to the patriotic fervour pervading all around. The girls from the Prerna School also joined in the celebrations spiritedly by singing a harmonious patriotic song. The entire school  then sang a melodious  number ‘azaadi ka din aaya’  that represented a united bond, of being the citizens of a great country, which began its independent journey on this very day 66 years ago. The school principal spoke on the occasion exhorting students to be the change that they envisaged for the country.

To add to the feeling of glory and  pride the Student Council was formally introduced to the school in an Investiture ceremony. The prefects were given their badges signifying the great power and responsibility delegated  to them, reposing full faith in them, with the  assurance that they would uphold the school’s name while taking it to new heights.Then the  school head girl Avantika Atul proposed the vote of thanks.The ceremony concluded with the distribution of delicious chocolate cookies to each student.

By Rohina Das XI-D (batch of 2012)