Media Release

Mangaluru, Aug 16: Coming together in the shared spirit of reverence, pride, faith and love for our Motherland, St Mary’s English Higher Primary School celebrated the 76th Independence Day on August 15. This day was celebrated with festivity graced by Dr Santhosh T Soans who is currently a standing committee member of the International Pediatric Association.

The programme began with the honourable chief guest Dr Santhosh T Soans hoisting the tri-colour flag in the presence of the entire school fraternity. To symbolize patriotism, the national anthem and Vijay Vishwathi was presented in a glorious way with the gathering of parents, students and teachers. The chief guest was introduced by Veera D’Cunha. The chief guest then addressed the gathering with his thought provoking message, reflecting over the national consciousness of our freedom fighter.

The programme continued with the meaningful prayer service, spectacular dances and tableau on patriotism and secularism by the students of class VII A and I A. The significance was well presented to all, depicting the importance of the day’s celebration. The performance brought back memories to every one of the freedom that we enjoy because of the sacrifice of the freedom fighters and soldiers of the nation. A team of students of both the classes proposed the vote of thanks showing gratitude to all in a very creative way.

The entire cultural programme was compered by Sherlyn Ann Mascarenhas and Mohammed Sharief Shaaz.