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Shreeverdhani Nigam, class V D, Global Edge School Kukatpally Hyderabad Army Public School and think out of the box. pendence Day, a video of the The highpoint of the cel- Army Public School flag hoisting by Smitha Golconda ebrations was the plethora of et's make a resolution these eco-friendly bags with Bolarum Govind, principal, APS Bo- activities lined up such as the on this Independence us whenever we go shop- larum, was shared with the he Army Public School, prayer song, release of an e- L Day to support Prime ping. he 74th Independence students and everyone join- Golconda celebrated newsletter and a bouquet of Minister Narendra Modi We can make our own Day of India was cele- ing in singing the national an- T the 74th Independence cultural events. The children and make India clean and bags by reusing household T brated with great fer- them in the special online as- Day on a virtual platform. gave stupendous perform- green by using cloth bags or items that will give us cre- vour at Army Public School sembly.This was followed by Principal Vidya Murlidharan ances from within the four paper bags. Let’s take an ative satisfaction as well as Bolarum in spite of the try- a sharing of recordings of pre- unfurled the national flag to walls of their rooms. It was oath to not use any kind of help protect the environ- ing times and inclement sentations like dances, patri- the melodious tune of the na- also a proud moment for the plastic bags as they are ment. It's time for each one weather. The celebrations otic songs recitation and a tional anthem. Students en- school and the parents of the harmful to our Earth, envi- of us to play an important started on the eve of the oc- veena recital performed by the joyed this spectacle and re- meritorious students who ronment and living beings. role in making a new and casion with a special online students. A poster making membered the sacrifice of the were honoured with e-certifi- We can carry more developed India. quiz organised for all classes. competition was also organ- national heroes which laid the cates. The students who On the morning of the Inde- ised for the students. foundation of modern India. brought laurels to the school In her address, the prin- during inter and intra cipal congratulated the stu- school competi- dents on their stellar per- tions were Delhi Public School honour Subhajit Saha, director formances and achievements. also felic- of Confederation of Indian In- She exhorted them to contin- itated. Nacharam dustry,were effusive in their ap- ue in their pursuit of excel- preciation of the programme. lence in spite of the chal- elhi Public School, Ranjith Reddy spoke of the great lenging times. Nacharam/Mahendra sacrifices made by our leaders She appealed to the stu- D Hills (feeder school of and exhorted students to recol- dents to appreciate and pre- DPS Nacharam) conducted lect them while enjoying their serve the natural resources of ‘Satrang – the seven flavours of freedom. Subhajit Saha rekindled the country. She fuelled the Independence’, a memorable on- the patriotic fervour and inspired young ignited minds to ex- line event on the occasion of students to strengthen their na- plore education beyond books the 74th Independence Day. tionalistic spirit. Chairman M Ko- The students and maraiah motivated students with teachers dressed in attires his words of wisdom on self-re- reflecting the colours of the na- liant India and the role of stu- tional flag. The virtual back- dents in Atmanirbhar Bharat. grounds created by students in lighting of the lamp and a mag- sented the outstanding achieve- Children presented a ‘Patri- the colours of the flag were a de- nificently choreographed wel- ments and accolades won by the otic Monologue’, art works, light to the eye. The pro- come dance showcasing ‘United students. Chief guest G Ranjith speeches and an inspirational gramme began with India’. Principal Sunitha Rao pre- Reddy,MP Chevella, and guest of song on peaceful India.

Sacheil Mathew, class IX A, primary students enacted different roles evoking patriotic spirit. A tal- Pallavi Model School ent show was conducted for the stu- dents of primary wing and a dance Alwal, Hyderabad depicting free India was presented. Chairman of Pallavi Group of Schools he 74th Independence Day was M Komaraiah motivated the audience celebrated online in the pres- with his words. The principal spoke T ence of dignitaries including on the various untouched aspects of chief guest Colonel G S Mann, a vet- freedom. Students pledged to plant a eran of 1971 and Kargil wars. sapling expressing gratitude to Moth- Skits and videos enacted and cre- er Earth and to the martyrs. The ated by students mirrored the sensi- three-hour programme ended on a tivity of the times immemorial, of the fine note, cherishing the valuable free- pre-independence struggles. The pre- dom won by our freedom fighters.

ne individual spite the challenges.” may die for an Ridhima, class X, A song “Talwaaron Pe ‘Oidea, but that Tejasvi Vidyaranya sar Waar Diye” by a group Jubilee Hills Public School ground spoke volumes of idea will, after his death, of students ignited the these emotions. incarnate itself in a thou- Jeedimetla spirit of patriotism. Hyderabad Student performed sand lives’. Quoting these Students presented dances, compositions on the words of Netaji Subhash words. She said, “We don’t their views on the coun- ubilee Hills Public keyboard and a skit ’Lamhe Chandra Bose, director know what the future has try’s various strengths School celebrated a vir- Azadi Ke’ which had a valu- Anand enlightened the stu- in store for us. But we must through their colourful J tual 74th Independence able, introspective message to dents on the sacrifices always be ready to face it. and beautiful posters. One Day of our country. The pa- convey while it reflected made by freedom fighters. Corona is like one of those of it read: “Our country is triotic fervour transcended glimpses from the present sce- Chief guest and direc- unexpected situations. We like our eye, it is very sig- the virtual bounds and narios in the country. A vote tor Ch Sailaja motivated should adjust ourselves nificant and needs care brought together the entire of thanks drew the curtains the students with her and try to live with it, de- and love.” school to share this proud cel- on the programme. ebration. A similar virtual celebra- Chairman, Jubilee Hills tion was organised for the stu- webinar presentation as The students raised Public School, A Murali dents of pre-primary wing. Unicent School part of Social Empower- pertinent issues and gave Mukund was the chief guest Academic director G Sree Nagole ment through Work Edu- their views and solutions for the occasion. In his very Devi hoisted the flag which cation and Action (SEWA) for questions such as thoughtful message to the par- was followed by a rendition of by the students of class meeting educational ents and all other viewers, he the national anthem. She he 74th Indepen- IX and X. needs of children across stressed on the need to keep spoke about the greatness of dence Day was cel- The presentation ti- the social divide, to lever- all children ‘positively en- ancient India and said that the T ebrated with a well- tled ‘skills for the new age social-media for the gaged’ and not to worry about National Education Policy organised, live webcast by normal’ brought forth the benefit of the underpriv- syllabus completion or other was trying to bring back the Unicent School, Nagole. students’ views on and ileged, coping with stress such regular things which tenets of knowledge to make The national flag was up-to-date knowledge of and maintaining physical lose relevance in the present us proud of our heritage.A hoisted by the principal the burning issue of the fitness during lockdown, times. He highlighted the cultural show was put up by while the national an- day – the Covid pandem- improving environmen- struggles of our country and the students of Kindergarten. them was sung in unison. ic. The presentation was tal consciousness, prepar- encouraged the young minds Students gave speeches in This was followed by a divided into eight crucial ing for post Covid school to grow into strong leaders of three different languages colourful and vibrant cul- sub-topics arising out of life, etc. The students also tomorrow. highlighting the contributions tural programme by the the worldwide scenario: ness by Harsha Raj and sponsibility by Sahasra munity; responsibility to- expressed their gratitude The solemn flag hoisting of freedom fighters. A song children put together in Virtual classroom and so- Ram Charan; mental and Ananya K; risk miti- wards nature by Pranathi towards the teachers and and the ceremonial rendition “Hum Hongey Kamyaaab” a video format. The high- cial responsibility by Kr- health self awareness by gation/problem solving and Srinidhi and capaci- the school who made their of the national anthem in- and a dance on “Hum Hai Hin- light of the programme ishna Sai, Jaikar, Rahul; Preethi and Sharanya; by Vijith and Mukund; ty building and skill de- learning possible in the vested just the right ambience. dustani” filled the atmosphere was a thought provoking physical health- aware- gratitude and social re- empathy towards com- velopment. trying times. The tricolour on every back- with patriotic fervour.