16 August 2024 (The Hind Canadian Times) : Celebrating the rich tapestry of our nation’s heritage, the students of HMV Collegiate brought the spirit of Independence Day to life with vibrant performances. The Special Guest of the celebration was Principal Prof. Dr. ( Mrs.) Ajay Sareen. She was welcomed by School Co- Coordinator Mrs. Arvinder Kaur, and by the event incharges Mrs. Renu Walia & Mrs. Anuradha Thakur with handcrafted paper flower bouquet depicting the colours of our National Flag. Paying homage to the valiant spirit of soldiers, the students prepared the one- act play which depicted the pure love resided in the heart of every solider towards his motherland. Soldiers’ dauntless courage, indomitable spirit, unparalleled devotion to duty were aptly described by the students through their smashing performance.
The patriotic
songs were sung by the students under the guidance of Dr Prem Sagar which
filled the air with patriotic fervor. Principal Prof. Dr. (Mrs.) Ajay Sareen addressed the
gathering and said that liberation must be attained from intellectual bondage
and it can be done by awakening of knowledge in the heart and mind. She
emphasized that the real service to nation is performing one's duty with
sincerity and dedication. All the faculty members were present in this
exuberant event dipped in patriotic zeal. The stage was conducted by Ms Rashmi Sethi.
The celebration was ended with the recitation of the National Anthem.