Excelsior Correspondent
KATHUA, Dec 13: The Management, staff and students of Nav Jagriti Public School, Sanji Morh, Marheen, Kathua today celebrated its first Annual Day with pomp and show, here today.
Dr Bharat Bhushan, Managing Director, J&K SC, ST & BC Development Corporation was the chief guest on the occasion, while BR. Lachotra, former Director General, Economics & Statistics Department and Karan Kumar, Chairman, Block Development Council Marheen were the guests of honour on the occasion.
The Chairman, Block Development Council, Hiranagar Ram Lal Kalia and Sarpanch of Panchayat, Chack Nathal, Sanji More Rahul Hans were the special guests.
The programme started with the lighting of ceremonial lamp and Ganesh Vandhana. Thereafter, the students of the School and tiny-tots of School’s junior wing- Cambridge Montessori presented scintillating items on multiple themes like National Integration, National Duty, valour of our soldiers and role of parents in the holistic development of the children.
Suraj Parkash, Director of Nav Jagriti Public School presented progress report of the School and apprised that the students of the institution has bagged multiple gold, silver and bronze medals in National Level Karate Competition held in Mumbai and has been excelling in academics also.
Dr Bharat Bhushan, in his address appreciated the overall achievements registered by the school in its two year journey, while Dr Lachotra in his address stressed upon the holistic development of the children.
Later, the chief guest presented certificates and mementos to the meritorious students and those who had excelled in sports and other curricular activities.
A large number of Panches and Sarpanches of Block Marheen, Hiranagar and Barnoti participated in the function
The programme culminated with the recital of National Anthem.