As the nation countywide, celebrates its 67th Independence
Day, the atmosphere at GG International School, had been that of fanfare
and gaiety. Patriotic fervour had been seen at its best. The honourable chief guest,
Mr. Balasaheb Madgudkar, a veteran patriot, graced the propitious
occasion. As he stepped into the premises, he was escorted by the student
prefect body, for flag hoisting near the Gandhi statue. The spirit of patriotism and gratitude was
in the air, as the staff and students proudly saluted the tricolour and sang
the National Anthem. After their reverence, the chief guest was escorted to the
Assembly area for a cultural panorama.
The programme began with a welcome to the chief guest, who has
dedicated his life to enlighten the minds of the youth with his lectures on
great nationalists like Jai Prakash Narayan, Vinoba Bhave etc.
An inspiring speech was given by the Director, Mrs Sonu
Gupta, wishing everyone a very happy Independence Day! She highlighted the
struggle of great men of India, and how India has emerged high above the
pitiable conditions of 1947. She mentioned that programmes like ‘Each One Teach
One ‘and empowerment have taken the country much higher up the ladder of
development. Talking about empowerment, she mentioned the training that each
individual here at GG International is getting through the concept of Class
Presentations, cleanliness drive and many more such events that mould us into
the moral standards in today’s world. On this important day, she gave a clarion
call and envisions, ‘Set up targets for yourself and your country!’
An overwhelming, awe-inspiring glimpse of the Freedom Struggle
of India and its emergence as an independent nation was the ‘Azaadi Ki Jung’
presented by the students of the secondary section.
Through an array of songs, dances and enactments, the students
depicted significant historical events in the lives of illustrious freedom
fighters like Mangal Pandey, Lakshmi Bai, Bhagat Singh to name a few. Gandhiji’s ‘Chowri Chowra incident, Champaran Satyagraha,
Dandi march so very justified; Gandhiji’s ideals which the school works
towards.
With patriotism, the call of the hour, how could the school
band ‘Summer Winds’ stay behind? They swayed to the tunes of Vande Mantram, as nostalgia filled the air.
As the honourable chief guest addressed the audience, he
mentioned about his passion for teaching. He reminisces about his ambition
right from school days, of being a teacher. He complimented the teachers and
the students for the unprecedented
portrayal of freedom struggle on this auspicious day. He encouraged the
children to work for the society, for the country. He motivated towards
Gandhiji’s ideals of non-violence and peace, which is a powerful weapon against
calamities and challenges in life. He inspired the children to develop
friendship and forget enmity.
The programme concluded with the vote of thanks and
distribution of sweets on this joyful day. An ode of gratitude to all the great
men who gave themselves up, to help us enjoy this independence!
