70th Republic Day Celebration at St Aloysius Gonzaga School
Mangaluru: St Aloysius Gonzaga School celebrated the 70th Republic Day at the school ground at 8: 30 am on 26th of January, 2019. The students took pride in glorifying and celebrating the spirit of unity and fraternity. The programme commenced with a prayer song sung by the School Choir. The Indian National Flag was unfurled by the Chief Guest Joe Gonsalves, Chief Traffic Warden along with the Principal Academics Ms Grace Noronha followed by National Anthem.
The chief guest, a dynamic and versatile personality of the day Joe Gonsalves, alumnus of St Aloysius Institution gave a strong message to the students to be responsible citizens of the country. The students of Class 9 presented a patriotic song which instilled the fervour of nationalism followed by a small skit by class VII students on gender sensitivity. Students of class 3 and 4 performed a dance on a beautiful patriotic song.
The Principal Ms Grace Noronha in her Presidential address emphasized on the ideals of the Indian constitution, reminding us of its articles with regard to justice, liberty, equality, fraternity and dignity of each individual. The cultural programme was held in the Gonzaga Hall. Saniya Bekal of class 9 welcomed the gathering. The significance of the day was presented by Samrudhi Salian of class 8.
The students who won various cultural and literary competitions held during the month were felicitated by the Chief Guest and the Principal. Sweedal Bonita of class IX proposed the vote of Thanks. A programme was concluded by School Anthem. Joshua and Amirah of class VII anchored the programme.
