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Independence Day Celebrations, on 15th
August 2012,
in Omkarananda Saraswati Nilayam Inter-College
Omkarananda Saraswati Nilayam Inter-College,
having presently a strength of 2500 students, celebrated the 66th
Independence Day of India on 15th August 2012 with grandeur. The
Chief Guest for the occasion was revered Swami Vishveshwaranandaji
Maharaj. The function was also graced by Members of the School
Managing Committee and Parents.
The morning started with the unfurling of the
Tricolour flag by the Chief Guest. It was followed by the singing
of the National Anthem by the school choir. After that there was
an impressive March Past by the students.
The celebrations continued with the lighting
of the lamp on the stage, in front of a photo of Paramahamsa
Omkarananda Saraswati, by Revered Swami Vishveshwaranandaji.
The school choir set the mood for the day with
their beautiful rendering of "Vande Maataram".
This was followed by a speech given by the
school Captain Sagar Sahni.
After this there was a colourful display of
India's rich cultural heritage through a Haryanavi Dance presented
by the students of class IX.
The audience was all praise for the school
Vice-Captain Anima Rawat when she recited a beautiful patriotic
poem composed by Rabindra Nath Tagore. It touched everyone's
heart.
It was time for the much awaited event of the
day i.e. the Annual Prize Distribution. Students who had secured
1st and 2nd positions in their respective classes were awarded
Book Prizes. The shining stars of OSN (Omkarananda Saraswati
Nilayam) were given due recognition when they were presented Book
Prizes among loud cheers.
The hearts of everyone present were actually
stolen by the tiny tots from classes Nursery and Kindergarten,
when they presented a dance "I Love My India". No doubt,
our little ones displayed grace and poise in each and every step
they took.
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| Lighting of
Deepas by Swami Vishveshwarananda. |
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| "Vande
Maataram" by the Omkarananda Saraswati Nilayam
School Choir. |
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| Annual Prize
Distribution by Swami Pragyananda and R.S. Rawat, Member
of School-Managing Committee. |
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| Nursery and KG Students presenting a
dance "I love My India". |
This was followed by a group song by the
students of Class IX to XII, "Satyameva Jayate", where
the patriotic fervor of the students was aptly displayed during
this presentation.
"Gidda", a folk dance of Punjab,
presented by girls in purple costumes, added the purple flavor to
the celebrations.
Students of OSN once again had proved their
mettle in ICSE and ISC results. As per the tradition of the
school, exceptionally bright students were awarded cash
incentives.
Our school always appreciates and recognizes
talented teachers as they are the strength of any good educational
institution. This year Mrs. Asha Malhotra and Miss Asha Thapa (TGT
Chemistry) were honoured with shawls as a souvenir for their
outstanding and meritorious service to the institution.
The Chief Guest, Swami Vishveshwaranandaji
Maharaj, in his address, expressed joy at the marvelous
presentation by the students and congratulated the young achievers
of Omkarananda Saraswati Nilayam for their excellent performance
in academics.
Then the students of Class XI presented a
spellbinding Sufi Dance which left the audience asking for more.
The main attraction of the day was a patriotic Garhwali song by
Mr. Ramesh Pokhriyal, an employee of the school, which was
continually applauded by the appreciating audience. It captured
the mood of the day.
This was followed by the Vote of Thanks by the
Principal, Col. (Retd) D.L. Sachdeva. He motivated the students
with his inspirational words and blessings.
The celebrations concluded with the sweet
distribution to all the students, staff and teachers.
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Awards for
excellent students of higher classes. In the background
are standing
Swami Vishveshwarananda, Principal Col.
Sachdeva, Mrs. Chaturvedi and others. |
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| "Gidda",
a Punjabi folk dance, presented by OSN students. |
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| Vote of Thanks by the Principal Col.
Sachdeva. |
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