Independence Day was celebrated with patriotic fervour at Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara English Medium School, Dharmasthala. Jayakumar, a former Indian Army serviceman and Range Forest Officer in the Karnataka Forest Department, unfurled the National Flag and extended Independence Day greetings to the students. He highlighted the sacrifices of the freedom fighters and spoke about the values and qualities that students could imbibe from their lives.
The chief guest, Somashekar B. Shetty, recipient of the Best Teacher Award and a retired Student Welfare Officer of Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Educational Institutions, addressed the gathering on the importance of human values in students’ lives. He emphasised the need to understand and practise these values in today’s society. Through relevant examples, he stressed the importance of having a spirit of giving, observing good culture (values and upbringing), and becoming not only educated but also compassionate and kind-hearted individuals. Various cultural programmes reflecting patriotism and love for the nation were
presented by the students.
The programme was conducted under the guidance of the Headmistress, Parimala M. V. Student Albina compered the programme, Jaseena delivered the welcome address, Ameeth introduced the guests, and Thanushree proposed the vote of thanks. The teaching and non-teaching staff extended their cooperation towards the successful conduct of the programme.