15/08/2024, THU
India celebrates its Independence Day on August 15th every year to mark the country’s freedom from 200 years of British rule in 1947. The day is a national holiday and is celebrated with parades, flag-hoisting ceremonies, speeches, and cultural events across the country.
The day was celebrated in Greenwood High School Hunter Road with great éclat. The school building was tastefully decorated with flower-pots, buntings, pictures of heroes of the freedom movement and national flags.
On this day the sense of happiness and pride can be clearly seen on the faces of all the students.
The D-Day had arrived.
NCC cadets welcomed our director Dr. G. Bharadwaja Naidu sir, General Manager A. Prabhu Kumar sir and Principal Manjula maam with a parade. All the dignitaries offered coconuts to the national leaders of our country followed by hoisting of flag by director sir. Each and every member present in school premises saluted the national flag and sang the national anthem.
“United we stand, as one India” Following this phrase the school staff and students came together to organize an exquisite event.
The program had begin
The students of Primary and High school gave informative speeches about the struggle and achievements of our country.
Little stars of Primary and talented champs of High school took over the stage with their melodious voice. They sang many patriotic songs igniting the feel of love towards the nation.
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To show the love and patriotism towards the country, students of primary and high school performed dance on various songs like Indian patriotic mashup, Military scenes as well as pyramids.
Hamsika of class 10th had also taken this opportunity to show their support towards this Red Letter Day by playing the national anthem on the keyboard.
Greenwood High School Hunter Road had conducted literary events like Essay Writing, Singing, Elocution, Drawing, Story Telling competitions in school, prior to the event.
The winners of these competitions were awarded certificates and shields by our dignitaries.
NCC cadet’s were awarded by the our Director sir for their success after the 2nd year Camp who were guided by NCC guide Ms.R. Sajani.
Director sir gave a speech which motivated all the students to lead a good life.
With vote of thanks the event had come to an end.
Overall, it was a fun filled learning and enjoyable day for the tiny tots.
“You must be the change you want to see in the world.” – Mahatma Gandhi
(Ms. Rida – Department of English)