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GANDHI JAYANTHI 2017

“You must be the change that you wish to see in the world” said Mahatma Gandhi.”

Gandhi Jayanthi was celebrated at Lourdes Central School, Bejai, Mangaluru on October 2nd 2017 at the School Grounds. The programme began at 8.00 am with a prayer song sung by the School Choir – Sarva Dharma Prarthana.   Floral tribute was offered to Mahatama Gandhi, by the Principal and Vice Principal.

Eva Jessica D’Souza of Class XI welcomed the Principal, Vice Principal, Staff and students of LCS. Namitha and Portia of Class V spoke on the importance of the Day. A skit on Gandhian Values was depicted by the students of Classes VII & VIII. The Dandi March, headed by Ms Teresa Monteiro, one of the most successful momentous in the freedom of India was taken by the students of Classes IV and V. The patriotic song ‘Bande Mein Tha Dum’ was sung melodiously by the nightingales of Classes VI to XII under the guidance of Ms Lynette Pinto and Mr Ivan Mascarenhas. The Principal Rev. Fr Robert D’Souza gave his message and emphasized on self discipline, cleanliness, and gratitude towards parents, teachers.  He urged the students to follow the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi by respecting others.  He reiterated that “self discipline is the need of the hour” and that is what would spread happiness.

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The Vote of Thanks was delivered by Danish Pinto of Class X. The programme ended with the National Anthem.