Oct 20: Bethany English Medium Higher Primary School, Mulki celebrated the birthday of India’s great leader Father of Nation Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, on October. The programme was held in the school through a Special Assembly. It commenced with Bapu’s favourite Bhajan, ‘Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram’. The students read the verses from Bible, Quran and Bhagavat Geeta and the meaning was highlighted to them.
The significance of the day was presented by Scouts and Guides students. Later, The Headmistress Sr Rita Sharal and Sr Zeena Menezes paid homage by lighting the lamp in front of Mahatma Gandhi’s Portrait. Sr Rita Sharal in her address highlighted the main two principles of Gandhi, truth and non-violence. She also highlighted the greatness of Gandhiji’s leadership role as he was a leader who did not occupy the seat of power and yet influenced people with his values. His fight was not only for freedom from the British but for the upliftment of the disadvantaged people as well. The Headmistress invited students to emulate Mahatma Gandhi to be inspiring leaders with values.
The students actively participated in ‘Shramadaan’ and cleaned the school premises and surrounding areas. ‘The future depends on what we do in the present’. – with this inspirational thought a tribute was paid to the Father of our Nation.
Mrs Preetha, Asst Teacher
Bethany English Medium Higher Primary School, Mulki
