MAZZARELLO CONVENT SCHOOL, RANCHI: The 67th Republic Day of India was celebrated in all its solemnity and grandeur at Mazzarello School Ranchi on 26th January 2016.The students with great festivity and national pride entered the school premises.

The chief guest of the day Mrs.Suman Kujur , the joint secretary of the department of Agriculture of Jharkhand hoisted the flag. The choir group presented the patriotic song “Mera Mulk Mera Desh”.  The whole school joined the choir and the song reverberated in the surroundings. It was followed by a beautiful patriotic dance.  The chief guest Mrs.Suman Kujur urged the students to do their best and to feel proud to be Indians.  Students were awarded prizes for the various competitions conducted in the school throughout the year.

Reported by Sr. Prema L.

‘Vicuna Nivas’ Jumaikela: On 26^th January 2016, the students and teachers of Janta Higher Secondary School Jumaikela celebrated Republic day. The programme commenced at 9.00 am.  Rev. Sr. Rose Kureekattu, the animator of the community was the chief guest of the day. March-past was led by the school captain followed by all the four houses. It was followed by a short programme consisted of patriotic song, dance, one act play, drill and yoga by different houses. Mr. Norbetus  Panna, in his address to the students spoke about  the meaning of freedom and exhorted them to acquire knowledge, to make their life more useful for others than just acquiring degree. The program ended with the distribution of the sweets. Jai Hind!