Campion School, Bhopal, celebrated India’s 79th Independence Day on August 15, 2025, with a great deal of patriotism, joy, enthusiasm, and zeal in the Secondary section Assembly Hall of the school premises. Hundreds of students from the secondary sections, along with all the teachers and staff of the school were present and celebrated this occasion. The school echoed patriotic fervour as the teachers and staff drew scenes of Independence Day celebrations, sang patriotic songs, and even wore tri-coloured clothes to mark the occasion. The day began with the honour of hoisting the Indian tricolour flag by Principal Fr. Dr. Athnas Lakra, S.J. The Commanding Officer, Mr. Johnsy Koshy gave a Salute and Slogan command to all the students, teachers & staff, followed by the National Anthem. Master Ameya Joshi gave the Pledge. The entire school courtyard reverberated with the rhythmic Patriotic Song sung by the students’ group ‘Mera Tan, Mann, Dhan Sab tujhpe Arpan’, ‘Hame Bharat kehte hai’, ‘Taqat watan ki hamse hai’ etc. On this occasion, senior teacher Mr. Mahendra Kothari recited a poem. Tiny Tots from the Primary section danced to a patriotic song. Hundreds of students from secondary took pride in glorifying and celebrating the spirit of unity. An inspiring speech was given by the Secondary Section teacher, Mrs. Smita Menon Master of the Ceremony was done by the students of the secondary section. An excellent speech on the auspicious occasion of Independence Day was given by the School Captain, Master Kabeer Marathe. To mark the importance of the day, Superior & Manager Fr. Kapil SJ, Vice Principal Fr. Manoj Minj SJ, Bursar Fr. Blacius Kullu, Headmistress Sister Renisha AC, and all teachers of pre-primary, primary, and Secondary were present on this occasion. A Vote of Thanks was given by the Vice Principal Fr. Manoj Minj S.J. In the end, sweets were distributed to all the students, teachers, and staff members.
Fr. Dr. Athnas Lakra S.J.,
Principal
Campion School Arera Colony, Bhopal