“ Freedom gives you the power to fly”
Carmel school ( CBSE) Moodbidri celebrated 77th Independence Day with patriotic fervour . To commemorate the sovereignty of our nation, the Chief Guest unfurled the National Trio Colour Flag at Holy Rosary Campus. The National Anthem was sung paying tribute to the freedom fighters. The school contingent offered the guard of honour to the Tiranga and marched past the National flag.

This auspicious day began with a meaningful Eucharistic Banquet, celebrated by Fr. Dony CSSR thanking the Lord for His numerous blessings bestowed on every person and on our country. The cultural extravaganza was arranged in the school auditorium.All the esteemed dignitaries were welcomed by the marvalleous school band students. The programme started with prayer service beseeching God’s blessings on our country and its citizens followed by a mesmerizing welcome dance arousing patriotic feeling in all.Idanth Shetty, Manvith Bhandary,Ashel Menezes and Shreeya B N welcomed the gathering in a unique way. A heart touching Mime show was presented by the students of class VII wherein they showcased the life and sacrifices made by the soldiers during the freedom fight. A colourful Patriotic Dance performance by the students infused a Patriotic zeal in the audience. Significance of the day was enumerated by Jacob James and Ayush .The Chief Guest for the occasion was Mr. Leo Daniel Dsilva,retired Indian Army officer and an Ex service man at present working in an Infosys limited IT company. The Chief Guest was escorted by the students to the dais along with Sr Maria Gracilda the Principal, Sr Elena the Administrator ,Sr Preena A. C the Vice Principal, Sr Ranitha the Co-ordinator. Sr Preena presented a memento as a token of love and respect to the esteemed Guest.

The Hon'ble Guest in his address wished everyone on this solemn occasion. He urged the students to imbibe the spirit of patriotism into every aspect of their life. Tr. Dina and Tr. Shusma Shetty was honoured for successfully completing Basic training as a Flock leader, Tr. Pramila and Mr. Prajwal Pereira was also honoured with the certificate of completing basic training as a Scout Master. Sr Gracilda in her address thanked the Chief Guest and the parents for their presence. She reminded the students about the sacrifice made by our great freedom fighters and asked everyone to pray for our nation Mother India and appreciated the students of grade V &VIII along with their Class Teachers Tr. Yashodha and Tr. Amritha for staging a creative programme. Vote of thanks was proposed by Chandan T.Poojary and the programme was beautifully compered by Sienna Pinto & Meldric Lewis. The memory of this special day is eitched forever in the hearts and minds of those who were present to witness.

The school had conducted various competitions. Many students actively participated in these monthly competitions. The winners of these competition are as follows :