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Independence Day Celebrations

Each year, Reliance Foundation School, Koparkhairane
marks the celebration of Independence Day with much
fervour and frolic. However, this year, the celebrations
moved to the online space due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The students and staff gathered on the virtual platform to
celebrate the 74th Independence Day in the new normal
way.

Under the guidance of the eminent leadership team, the
programme was well planned and duly executed. The Art,
Dance and Music Departments guided the students to
record videos of their artwork, dance, and song respectively.
Students were asked to send these video clips to the
compiling the exuberant drawings and painting by
respective department in charge. These video clips were
the students. The exhibition showcased the artwork
then compiled by the teachers. Under the guidance of the IT
created by using techniques like doodling, smudging,
Team, all the edited videos of the performances were
pointillism, shading, etc., that left all the viewers
compiled as one programme.
mesmerised.
The programme commenced, in all the Microsoft Class
This virtual gathering was then addressed by our
Teams, sharp at 9.45 am. The Principal Mr Alok Katdare,
Respected Principal, Mr Alok Katdare, sharing his
Head of Admin., Mr Radhkrishanan Mattiyil, Vice Principal
thoughts about the ongoing situation, how the school
Ms Shalini Garg and a few other teachers and non-teaching
staff and students adapted themselves to this
staff were presentat the school premises for Flag
immediate and drastic change, which was not an easy
Hoisting.The class teachers played the recording of this Flag
task. He rightly mentioned how the students are
Hoisting Ceremony.This was followed by the National
missed at school and how the school management
Anthem and Pledge. Although the meet was virtual,
and administration are leaving no stone unturned to
everyone sang and pledged with utmost sincerity and
make it safe and secured for the re-opening.
respect. It was a proud moment to see many parents joining
Highlighting the message given by our Hon'ble Prime
in to be a part of this celebration.
Minister, about Self-Reliant India, the students were
This virtual celebration was then taken forward by playing asked to be more responsible, dedicated, focused and
the video recording of the Programme. It started with the contribute to this aim ofAatmanirbhar Bharat.
welcome address followed by a speech that was dedicated to Encouraging the students to embrace technology,
our great leaders and martyrs. This thought-provoking learn new skills and be physically active, it was urged
speech was followed by the 'Instrumental Rendition' of the to manage and utilise time wisely. The address
songSaare Jahan Se Achha,by the students of classes 8 and concluded by thanking the parents for their support
9. Students of classes 7 and 8 prepared a dance onTeri Mitti and appreciating the teachers and staff for their
me mil jawa, which was dedicated to the front line warriors, efforts during these testing times. The final
who work selflessly to serve the nation. Then came the presentation for the day was of the National SongVande Mataramperformed by the teachers.
performance of the tiny tots of class 3, who sang their hearts
Celebrating Independence Day virtually wasone of its kindand anovelexperience for everyone, that involved
out in their patriotic song. Another dance performance was
ingenious planning, tremendous preparation and proficient execution which was not possible without the
presented by the students of class 6 on the songAzadi Ke support of the IT team. All these efforts reaped their sweet rewards when the students enjoyed and appreciated
liye.This was followed by the Art exhibition, created by
the program.
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