Campion School, Arera Colony Bhopal celebrated India's 70th Republic Day with a great deal of patriotic zeal and fervour. The event took place on Saturday in the school premises.
The students from primary to secondary took pride in glorifying and celebrating the spirit of unity. To mark the importance of this day, a grand celebration was held in the school, and many activities were planned in the school premises. The school echoed with patriotic fervour as the children drew scenes of Republic Day celebrations, sang patriotic songs, and even wore tri-coloured clothes to mark the occasion.
The day began with the hoisting and honour of unfurling the Indian tricolour flag by Superior Father Christdhari Kujur SJ, along with Principal Fr Athnas Lakra SJ, followed by National Anthem played by School Band. Salute command given by commanding officer Johnsy Koshy whereas Pledge was taken by School Captain Master Prabal Gupta.
The entire school courtyard reverberated with the rhythmic Patriotic Song sung by Secondary section students and School Band beats of different patriotic songs like ‘Josh mai Jala Zalzala chala ab rukenge na hum, ab jhukenge na hum’, ‘Mera Rang de basanti Chola’, ‘Ae Watan Ae Watan humko teri kasam’, ‘Sare jaha se accha’ and Aye mere pyare watan’ while Primary school students sung Patriotic Songs like ‘Taaqat watan ki humse hai himmat watan ki humse hai’, ‘Mera Mulk mera Desh mera yeh watan’ etc.
Besides, a special tribute was paid to soldiers through dance performance by Primary Students on song ‘Jai Ho ...Jai Ho’ dancing to it with the tricolour flags fluttering in the air. A broad smile could be seen on everyone’s face when the excited primary students got to release the tri-coloured helium balloons into the air. The events followed an excellent speech by Assistant School Captain Aryan Wadhwani.