Gandhi Jayanti: “A tribute to Mahatma Gandhi’s Legacy”.

Lal Bahadur Shastri: “A tribute to a revered Indian leader known for his simplicity, integrity and                           patriotism”.

Swachh Bharat Abhiyan: “Clean India Mission”.

On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti and Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, St Peter’s School & College organized a special programme on 2nd October to mark the birth anniversary of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, (the Father of the Nation) and Lal Bahadur Shastri (an Indian Independence Activist and a Statesman). The morning assembly was commenced in the school quadrangle at 8:00 am by the students of class XI. Rev. Fr. John Lobo, the manager of St. Peter’s School & College was cordially welcomed with a bouquet of flowers. Then, Niharika introduced Gandhiji and his philosophy of Non-violence, Truth and Peace. Vinayak briefed Lal Bahadur Shastri and his focus an Economic Development and Maintaining Peace. Anandita told about Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (Clean India Mission) which was a dream of Mahatma Gandhi.

This sacred ceremony began with a prayer by Aradhna being followed by the pleasant rendition of Gandhiji’s one of the favourite hymns “Raghupati Raghav Rajaram”.

Floral tribute was offered to the portraits of Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastriji by Rev. Fr. John Lobo, Rev. Sr. Susheela Remy, Sir Ravi Shanker Srivastava, Ma’am Suman Tripathi and a few students from class XI. Sinjal, Ritima, Antara, Yugank and Shubham delivered a speech highlighting Gandhiji’s philosophy of truth, simplicity, non-violence and his ideals. Shraddha delivered a speech on “Swachh Bharat Mission” which is a massive nationwide campaign spreading the message of cleanliness.

Cleanliness drive was conducted reinforcing Gandhiji’s slogan “Be clean & keep India clean” through an act titled “Ek Kadam Swachhata ki Aur” (A step towards clean India).

The event aimed to inspire the younger generation to strive for a peaceful and cleaner society in line with the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi. At last all the teachers, office staff and a few senior students took active part in the cleanliness drive and the programme ended with the National Anthem.