78th Independence Day of India was celebrated with immense enthusiasm and patriotic spirit on 15th August 2024. This year’s theme, ‘Viksit Bharat,’ highlighted the aspiration for a developed and progressive India by 2047. The celebration began with a solemn flag hoisting ceremony led by the Chief Guest, Mr. Chetan Tarare, Chairman, School Management Committee.
Mr. Hari Prasad Vaishnav, Principal of Reliance Foundation Mouda, Mrs. Sunita Sharma, Academic Coordinator, and Mr. Shyam Kale, Head of Administration, teachers and students of classes V to XII attended the cultural programme. Mr Avinash Akant formally welcomed the gathering.
The celebration featured a series of engaging cultural performances by students from various classes. The programme commenced with a melodious patriotic song by orchestra of students of classes VI and VII. Vidya Hatwar of class IX delivered an insightful English speech on the significance of August 15 while Amrit Mishra of class V moved the audience with a recitation Hindi poem that reignited patriotic fervour.
A highlight of the event was the presentation of awards for 100% attendance of the students in the previous academic session. Class IX students impressed everyone with a dramatic skit portraying the self-sacrifice and revolutionary thoughts of Bhagat Singh. Students of classes VI and VII brought joy to the audience with a captivating dance performance on the patriotic song Hind posh mal.
In his address, Chief Guest praised the nation’s strides in development, technology, and education, encouraging students to contribute positively towards national progress besides complementing the participants for their captivating performances. Principal underscored the importance of discipline and continuous effort in our journey towards achieving progress and happiness through his speech.
The programme was compered by Saksham Khandait and Samruddhi Ratwadkar, the students of class VIII. Mr. Dattatray Bharti proposed the vote of thanks that concluded the event. The day’s celebrations were a testament to our collective commitment to the nation’s future and the values that unite us.