Independence Day Celebrated at New School Site
The function began with a welcoming introduction from School Correspondent Karunanithi followed by a story about Bhagavan Ramana Maharshi’s fondness of monkeys and their love of him that was told by Swamiji. The first three rank holders of last year 10th standard students were awarded cash prizes. The first award was given to Vinothini (his sponsor is Mr. Eizho Tabuchi of Japan) who got 414 marks out of 500. The second award was given to Kanakavalli who secured 376 out of 500 and the third one was given to Parthiban (a Sri Lankan refugee who is sponsored by Charitas of Czech Republic); he secured 341 out of 500. After the presentation, students did tumbles and lexeme exercises. School computer teacher Ms. Sivasankari concluded the event by expressing thanks to all the attendees who were each given a sweet.
More News and Stories from 2008 School Construction Update, August 2008 Educational Development Day, July 2008 New School Needs Your Help, June 2008 Republic Day Celebration, January 2008 More News and Stories from 2007 Get Together Event, December 2007 Bhagavan’s Jayanthi Celebrated and Visit From School Supporters, December 2007 Diwali Celebrated, October 2007 Vinayaka Chadhuthi, September 2007 World Population Day, Teachers' Day Celebrated, September 2007 Independence Day Celebrated, August 2007 New School Contstruction Update, June 2007 Construction Begins on New School Facilities, April 2007 Jayanthi and Republic Day Celebrated, January 2007 More News and Stories from 2006 New School Fundraising, December 2006, and A. Prabahakaran Birthday Celebration, December 2006 Children's Day, November 2006 and Global Community Day, November 2006 Prize Winning in the Ramanar Competition, November 2006 19th Year Inaugural Day & Vijayadhasami Puja, October 2006 School Reopens, June 2006 (also visit the Urgent Needs page for additional information on the new school site, needs, and how your donation can make a difference.) X Standard Public Examination and OWCF Volunteers Teaching, February 2006 More News and Stories from 2005 Sri Ramana Jayanthi Celebration (December 2005) Planting Field Trip (December 2005) Children's Day (November 2005) Additional News and Stories from 2005
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On
August 15, the national festival Independence Day was celebrated
at the new school site. His Holiness Swami Shantananda Puri Maharaj
from Vashita Guha of Himalayas participated in the function and unfurled
a new Indian national flag, which was donated to the school by Ms.
Peggy from Germany. We thank her for her love and kindness.
