Boys' High School & College
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The 62nd Republic Day was celebrated with much fanfare and gaiety at the Boys’ High School and College on Wednesday. The celebrations commenced with the unfurling of the national flag by the Principal, Mr CV Innes followed by the singing of the National Anthem.

Addressing the gathering, Mr CV Innes recollected the supreme sacrifices made by our forefathers to attain freedom and called upon the youth to build up their inner strength which would give them the physical and emotional strength to face the challenges in life. He also stressed on maintaining a balance among all faculties that go to make a good human being.

Expressing concern over the decline in the moral values, he asked the students to learn to follow their own mind and conscience and must raise their voice for the right cause. He asked them not be a silent spectators but must unite and re-ignite the spirit of India.

He also appealed to the teachers to develop the emotional strength and character of the students and inspire and invoke in them the same moral and ethical values which helped our forefathers in keeping the country united in times of deep crisis.

Saif Ali Khan and Sambhav Pande delivered a speech in English and Hindi respectively in which they stressed upon the achievements of the country during the last 62 years. College Captain Daniel Menezes read the pledge and the Lord’s prayer.

Choirs from Holy Trinity School and Boys’ High School rendered patriotic songs which instilled a feeling of patriotism among the students. The function was conducted by head of the college section, Mr V Massey.