Mumbai: Republic Day was very well celebrated at St. Xavier’s High School, Borivali (E) on 26th January 2016. This celebration was witnessed by highly dignified guests. There was a sense of patriotism in the air and national pride was on the face of everyone present there.

Firstly the flag was hoisted and National Anthem was sung. There were squads of all the houses, R.S.P, J.R.C and the main squad for March Past, as well as special band display were presented. Later the programme began with Lord’s Prayer. Guests were welcomed and it was followed by welcome song. There were patriotic speeches in various languages. A skit on National integration was the highlight of the day.

The programme ended with a vibrant closing chorus by the students followed by school anthem and planting a sapling in respect of protecting our environment.

Students were felicitated by the guests who excelled in various events. In their speeches, the guest congratulated the audience on the occasion of Republic Day and appreciated our dearest Chairman Sir Dr. A. F. Pinto and Managing Director Madam Grace Pinto, our Headmistress, Supervisors and teachers for bringing up children in very unique and crystallized manner thereby preparing them to be worthy citizens of tomorrow. The programme concluded with the vote of thanks, closing chorus and that was later followed by the tree plantation ceremony which was a vow for a green clean nation. Chocolates were distributed for the children on this occasion of Republic Day.