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Mangaluru, Aug 15, 2022 : As St Theresa’s School celebrated the 75 years of Free India 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav', the noble tricoloured flag fluttered high above the gathering. All Theresians gathered to celebrate the relentless efforts made by the people of our nation. The celebration took place on the Theresian ground as every Theresian found their heart filled with joy and a feeling of immense pride. The guests were welcomed with a guard of honour by the School band headed by Aditi Chougal. Our Chief Guest for the day, Mr Nithin Shetty CA, the parent of Avanika Shetty of class IX A,

Sr Shaila BS, the Correspondent of the School graced this occasion and was escorted to the dais by our Principal Sr Lourdes and Sr Caron, the Vice Principal.

The celebration commenced with the hoisting of the Indian National Flag and every heart resonated with the National Anthem.

The programme began by invoking God’s blessings led by Aatmika Sai Krishnan. The Chief Guest was introduced and the august gathering was welcomed by Mrs Sela Saldanha.

Ishan Pinto, highlighted India's glorious years of progress since the time of its independence. Cultural dance and a patriotic song sung by the students of Class X signified the culture and tradition of our country which mesmerized the audience.

A very inspiring and stirring speech rendered by the Chief Guest Mr Nithin Shetty. The chief guest complemented the efforts of the staff in the success of the day’s program in training the student’s right from the guard of honour. He gave the students a message of love. He urged the students to go an extra mile and respect all the elders in their lives including all the helping staff in order to receive and spread love. He gave them 3 D’s to succeed in their life: Dream, Desire and Discipline.

The theme of this year’s Independence Day being ‘Nation first, always first’ was felt throughout the program. The whole gathering was given a feeling of cherishing the ones who made our independence possible. The program ended with everyone appreciating and celebrating the great miracle of freedom. The programme was compered by Class x students Rachel Saldanha and Roy Saldanha.