Celebrating the 75th Independence Day with underprivileged children
With Freedom in the mind, Faith in the words, Pride in our souls, Podar World School, Sherkhi takes keen interest in celebrating festivals of national interest in all its grandeur. The entire school celebrated this special day, with great zeal and fervour, celebrating it in a different way this year.
On this special occasion, the flag hoisting was done by the Principal Ms. Preeta Pillai. This time, the celebration was extended to the underprivileged children of the nearby Undera village to give them an opportunity to be a part of the celebration and feel proud of their nation. The Principal addressed the people appealing to their nationalistic spirit and urging them to take pride in being an Indian and fulfilling one’s duty with responsibility highlighting the importance and need for social distancing, wearing mask and vaccination for personal safety and protecting their family. She also emphasized the role of youth today as the true wealth of a country hence the dire need for them to be safe and healthy. Another important project initiated by the school was also merged with the celebration where the students distributed sanitary napkins to the ladies, informing them personal hygiene and the health risk that it might pose if not taken care of. The children were presented with muffins and balloons to give them the feel of celebration. To entertain them and keeping the patriotic spirit alive, a musical rendition and dance was performed by the students for these children who might never have witnessed flag hoisting in the area that awakened everyone’s feelings towards the motherland.
In the virtual classes, the students started the day with a special assembly followed by a plethora of activities from the junior sections to the higher grades where students participated in making tri colour foods, solving puzzles, portraying different states of our nation, narrative play, discussions, dress up and speak on freedom fighters, Quiz, songs, dance and many more. Indeed, it was a day of joy, a day to love and respect our country and make it a better place for Indians to live and experience the freedom, peace and unity in diversity.
