“One’s mother and homeland are greater than even heaven.”

Dedicating the day to the indomitable spirit of freedom and National pride, on the significantly auspicious occasion of 77th anniversary of India’s Independence, Vagdevi Vilas School paid a grand tribute through varied programmes with great patriotic fervour. Vivid colourful programme was organised based on the theme ‘Nation First Always First’.

The programme commenced at 9:00 am with the receiving of the Chief Guest

Sri M Krishna Swamy, Retired Deputy Director, ISRO, with the accompaniment of band in great fervour and gaiety. He was escorted by Administrator Sri. Pramod Bhat, Vice Principal Smt. Renugadevi and Academic Coordinators Smt. Usha Rani, Smt. Mamta Srivastava and Smt. Chaithanya R.  

The celebration started with flag hoisting followed by march past and spellbound performances by our students including mesmerizing dances, patriotic songs that swell our hearts with pride, and speeches in Sanskrit, Hindi and English were delivered to ignite patriotism in the hearts of young minds.

 To highlight the significance of the day, fancy dress by our budding students depicted reminiscence of the brave souls’ sacrifices in their quest for a free and united India; skit and dance drama showcased the innumerable and incredible sacrifices of our freedom fighters and rekindled the patriotic spirit in students.  Students could feel the fragrance of sovereignty all around.

 The celebration concluded with the inspiring words by the esteemed chief guest followed by singing of national song praising the glory of our motherland.

JAI HIND!

“One individual may die for an idea, but that idea will, after his death, incarnate itself in a thousand lives.”

• Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose

“You must be the change you want to see in the world.”

– Mahatma Gandhi