INDEPENDENCE DAY – 2016

Amid the chaos of the city due to the 150^th St Mary’s Festival – La Salet Annual event that is unique to the Princess of Hill Stations of Kodaikanal, and despite children visiting their homes for the long weekend, there was a sense of tribute and respect to our homeland, India, as the nation celebrated its 70^thIndependence Day.
Around 200 children gathered to observe a solemn pledge while proudly wearing the little tricolour on their chest.
Summer House – the organizers of the program took the opportunity to award the children who won prizes in competitions in elocution, essay writing, drawing, collage, singing etc., on account of both Independence Day and the First Death Anniversary of our former President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam.
The President of the Rotary Club of Kodaikanal, Rtn. Rajkumar Raman, who is also the General Manager of The Carlton, Kodaikanal hoisted the National Flag and delivered a small and inspiring talk to the gathering, recollecting the sacrifices made by the freedom fighters and focusing on the challenges the country is facing.  He also encouraged the children to actively take part in all the activities and bring glory to India.
Then he, along with his wife, Meera Rajkumar distributed the certificates to the winners of various competitions.
Earlier, Sheeba (Std X), Ruth Anugraha (Std XII), Gowtham (Std VI), Akriti (Std XII), Urbashree (Std XII) and Ibrahim (Std IX) gave Independence addresses in Tamil, Hindi and English.
The program was attended by all the teachers and some parents.  The Correspondent, Mr. Sam Babu and Administrator, Mrs. Nirmala Sam Babu were present.