Every year we, at Witty International School,reaffirm our loyalty to the
country, acknowledging the sacrifices by our unsung heroes, and rededicate
ourselves to building a stronger and better India, an India of our dreams,
built on the sweat, toil and aspirations of millions of Indians in villages,
towns, metros and across the length and breadth of our country.
The 70th Republic Day was celebrated in all its solemnity and
grandeur at Witty International School on 26th January 2019. The
celebrations began with the unfurling of the Tricolour by the Guest of
Honour, Major Anju of the Indian Army, Capt.Jubit
Jestineof Indian army&Lt.KshitijVashisth of the Indian Navy, while the
Principal Mr. Bijo Kurian, the teachers and the students pledged their
allegiance to upholding the honour and integrity, diversity and uniqueness that
is “India.”
The School president formally welcomed the Chief Guests to an
extravaganza of colour, rhythm, pride and a plethora of patriotic events .The
crowd cheered and applauded as Student Council, students from all the four
houses and the School band marched past the saluting dais. The school band
displayed harmonic development and unparalleled rhythmic coordination among
children, raising the art of making music to a distinguished level.
The celebration started with the
singing of patriotic songs acknowledging the martyrs for their sacrifices. The
dance recitals involving various movements, mesmerizing formations engrossed
the audiences to the core. The Indo fusion welcome dance showcased the power
that lie in the youth and the ability that they possess toconquer the world.The
performances exhibited the need to combat social vices that are still prevalent
in our society. The celebration was an initiative to change the mindset steeped
in narrowness, to lead the nation towards prosperity and living in a fair
state, free of all the social evils.
The day was indeed a tribute to the framers of our constitution,who
worked tirelessly to give India its sovereign, democratic status as a republic.
The ideals of Justice, Liberty, Equality and Fraternity, that ensure the nature
of the state that is a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic republic.These
ideals were highlighted by the students at Witty Internationalwith great
fervour. The school Choir sang ‘Patriotic Songs’ depicting the glory of India.
The Chief Guests while being felicitated were overwhelmed with the
students’ zeal and enthusiasm in involving themselves with such finesse in the
Republic Day programme. Major, Anju emphasised on how the future of the country
lies in the hands of the youth. Capt.Jubit Jestine said, “I am proud to see
that the future of our country is in safe hands for I can see unity, strength
and self-realization within .Lt.KshitijVashisth, spoke on how he was mesmerised
by the performance of the students. He asked the student to always tread
cautiously as they are the face of the nation”.
The event ended with the vote of thanks rendered by the School
President. The cultural extravaganza showcased on the sprawling grounds of
Witty Internationalhighlighted, India’s progress from the pre-independence era
to the new millennium focusing on the core of India’s achievements and its
unique identity.
Principal, Mr.Bijo Kurian stated, “India
is a vast country, with a diversity of unique cultural identities. At Witty
International School we believe in igniting our students with a sense of pride
and patriotism, by ensuring that every student realises his uniqueness and
believes in his potential making him a global citizen taking India’s unique
image to different corners of the world. The future of the nation, and in many
ways, the future of the world is influenced by the choices that the youth make
now, and it’s of utmost importance to help them make the right decisions.”
Students left the school premises
with patriotism reverberating their minds and hearts.
