INDEPENDENCE DAY 2025
How's the Josh? - A popular dialogue
that resonated with Indians all over when it first hit
the movie screens in 2019.
6 years later, the same josh was akin to all its
national glory as the students and educators,
commemorated the 79th Independence Day of India on
August 15th, 2025
Naib Subedar Devdas Mendon, a decorated officer who
recently retired following Operation Sindhoor, graced
the occasion as the Chief Guest, along with Rev Fr
Manohar, Superior of Trinity Vihar who was the President
of the event. The esteemed dignitaries, along with the
Principal Fr Dominic Sunil Lobo, Vice Principal and
Administrator Fr Amar Lobo, Academic Co-ordinator Ms
Magdelena Lewis, Primary Section Head Dr Poornima
Devadiga, Pre-Primary Section Head Ms Renita Monteiro,
PTA President Ms Priya Furtado, were welcomed by the SPL
Master Ryan Dsouza, and ASPL Ms Ifra Taj; who then led
the contingent to the main stage, to the thunderous
beats of the school band in astute synchronisation.
The event spearheaded by Master Gowrav of Grade 10, and
Ms Prithvi of Grade 9, conducted the event with a
patriotic finesse. Following the prayer, the rites of
flag hoisting, rendition of the National Anthem,
National Song and Flag song took place in succession
with patriotic fervour.
The Guard of Honour parade, held in a similar decorum,
as with, at the iconic Red Fort every year on this
solemn occasion followed on, with the SPL and ASPL
leading the marching troops of Scouts, Guides, and the
students of Grades 7-10.
Ms Sarah Sajid, welcomed the gathering and Ms Maanvi
introduced the credentials of the Chief Guest, who was
then felicitated by all the dignitaries on the dais. In
his message, to the august gathering Mr Devdas Mendon
stressed on the importance of being true patriots and
working in unity and harmony, not just for oneself but
for every netizen of our beloved country.
Fr Manohar in his Presidential address reiterated the
importance of being disciplined in our approach to
patriotism, and that patriotism is not meant for just
one day it must bring a sense of self-worth when we
think and do good for our nation.
The cultural programme, in all its glitz started off
with a banger performance by the Kindergarten students.
Dressed as prominent freedom fighters, the little ones
bravely graced the stage along with their peers who
soulfully rendered a patriotic song.
Alternate sequences of dance and song performances by
the students of various classes enhanced the event. Ms
Prapti of Grade 4 presented an impressive beautiful and
heart-touching poetic verse, Sipahi . Ms Sheza of Grade
8 recreated the iconic moment, of Jawaharlal Nehru s
eponymous speech when India awoke to freedom with her
confident declamation of Nehru s iconic words. Ms
Dhanvitha of Grade 9, thoughtfully expressed the
emotions of young India in her Kannada speech.
Disciplined agility was at the forefront, with an
exhilarating Taleem performance by the students.
Amidst the celebrations, it was befitting on this solemn
occasion to honour the awardees of the Rajya Puraskara,
under the aegis of the Bharat Scout and Guide Movement.
The following students were honoured Master Bharath,
Master Mohammed Aftab, Master Sahil, Master Abhinav
Salian and Master Viswas Naik. The awardees were
honoured with a shawl and trophy.
The Principal, Rev Fr Dominic Sunil Lobo in his speech
asked students to be tolerant and respectful of one
another, irrespective of caste, creed or religion,
highlighting on the importance of being united as one,
Trinity family,
The celebrations continued with after which Master
Sheldon of Grade 9 rendered the vote of thanks, bringing
the curtains down on the 79th Independence Day
celebrations.