K Abdul Karim, President officiating, MES Governing Board, with other school staff unfurling the national flag of India on the occasion of 74th Independence Day.
Birla Public School
Birla Public School (BPS) hoisted the Indian Flag to celebrate the 74th Independence Day of India. Principal A P Sharma raised the National symbol of pride in the Main campus of Birla Public School.
It was followed by a virtual assembly, where all the members of the Management, leadership team, teachers, students and parents congregated in a jubilant manner, joined the school choir, to sing the national anthem recollecting the sacrifices of the past.
The Independence Day message, delivered by the Chairman Gope Shahani, declared the urgency, “to hold on to our great past and carve an inspiring future for the next generation. We are not, ever, alone; we stand beholden to the past and future.”
The programme recorded the virtual attendance of Chairman, Gope Shahani; Directors Dr. Mohan Thomas and C V Rappai; Management Representative Chindhu Antony Rappai; Principal A P Sharma; Vice-Principals; Head Mistresses; Heads of various Departments; Year Coordinators, parents and students.
Addressing the assembly the Principal expressed, “It is a matter of great pride to be here together, away from our motherland, yet serve her with greater strength amidst this pandemic, promising to face the 21st century challenges with true character.”
MES Indian School
MES Indian School marked the 74th Independence Day of India with traditional gaiety and fervour at the Conference Hall of the school yesterday.
The Chief Guest, K Abdul Karim, President officiating, MES Governing Board, unfurled the Indian national flag, which was followed by the national anthem.
In his keynote address, the chief guest urged the students to rededicate themselves for the unity and prosperity of the motherland thus dispelling the ethnic and regional differences, and called for fighting against social evils like poverty, corruption and illiteracy, which acts as a glowing tribute to the ultimate sacrifices made by the freedom fighters in their struggle.
The guest of honour, P K Mohamed, General Secretary, MES Governing Board, in his address remarked that as students are the pillars and assets of the promising world of tomorrow, they should utilize their potential in the right manner to bring a positive change in the world.
School Principal, Hameeda Kadar, in her address, exhorted the younger generation to uphold the ideals taught and lived by the freedom fighters and persevere to excel in carving a niche for the motherland in the international arena.
The school choir rendered a special patriotic song in virtual mode depicting the glory of the national movement.
Ideal Indian School
Seventy-fourth Independence Day of India was celebrated at Ideal Indian School (IIS) with high patriotic fervor. Principal Syed Shoukath Ali hoisted the Indian flag amidst chanting of the national anthem.
Speaking on the occasion he urged everyone to imbibe the right patriotic feelings and to be truthful and devoted to the cause of national integration. “It is a time to recall with a gratitude the sacrifices of our freedom fighters who gave us a country where our dignity and individual freedom are guaranteed by an enlightened Constitution,” said Principal Syed Shoukath.
The ceremony was attended by the school administrative and other non-teaching staff. All the COVID-19 norms and safety protocols were followed during the ceremony including social distancing and wearing masks.
