Mumbai, 27 Jan: Republic Day was celebrated with great joy and enthusiasm at St Xavier’s High School, Borivali (East), here on Sunday, January 26.
The celebration was witnessed by eminent dignitaries and students of the school. There was a sense of patriotism in the air and National Pride was seen on everyone’s face.
The flag was hoisted by Dattaram Govind Naikc
March past squads of the school displayed their discipline and co-ordination. The Band display enthralled the audience. The programme comprised Lord’s Prayer, Bible Reading, Special Prayer, Welcome speech and song, Felicitation of guests, Patriotic Speeches, Patriotic Song Singing, Vote of thanks, School Anthem and National Song.
The eminent guests who graced the occasion were: Dattaram Naik, Rachna Bhimrajka (CA and CS), Navin Pandey (producer and Editor of INS TV News Channel) and hivkumar Yadav (sub editor, Mumbai Amardeep Ratna News Paper).
All the winners of the various competitions held for Republic Day were also awarded with certificates.
The guests appreciated the effort of the Management and the school authorities for arranging a wonderful programme and make the day a grand success.
The programme concluded with the tree plantation ceremony. Chocolates were distributed to the students and they were wished on behalf of their chairman Dr A F Pinto and managing director Grace Pinto.
The Republic Day celebration was a memorable one for all.