National Unity Day: 31 st October 2020

Std I – III: Students attended a special assembly that constituted a prayer, thought for

the day followed by significance of the day. On this occasion, an interesting activity

“Unitalk” was conducted where the students were given a chance to talk about their

hand-made posters based on the topic – National Unity. Students of Std II were shown a

video with the theme ‘Harmony in India’, they also participated in an activity

representing different states of India. Students of Std III were dressed representing

different states and they spoke in different dialects showing unity in diversity.

Std IV – VII - Rashtriya Ekta Diwas or National Unity day is celebrated on 31 st October

across the country to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

In line with the celebrations countrywide, the students of Std IV to VII too took part in a

virtual celebration. A special assembly was conducted for the students of all the classes

with some of his inspirational thoughts along with the significance of the day.

This was followed by an online Poster Making & Slogan writing Activity on Unity where

the students came up with some beautiful posters and impactful slogans.

Std VIII - 31 st October 2020, the birth anniversary of the great Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel,

the founding father of the Republic of India is celebrated as the Rastriya Ekta Diwas with

a lot of pride.

The students of STD VIII celebrated this day in a befitting manner by inviting COVID -19

warriors, two renowned doctors namely Dr. Anirudha Vyas, Chief Electrophysiologist and

Consultant Interventional Cardiologist along with Dr. Arpan Dubey, Assistant Professor

along with a sanitation worker from the nearby locality Shri Adarsh Bandge who was

interviewed by Pournima ma’am, about his work experiences and the contribution he

makes towards a better society.

The guests shared with the students information about their work and their experience

during lockdown and the need to develop sensitivity in us towards those affected and the

need to stay healthy which in turn was highly appreciated by the students who asked

concerned questions to them and got satisfying answers from the speakers.

Std IX - A special assembly was organised, comprising a soulful prayer followed by a

wonderful thought for the day which was elaborated by a story for better understanding.

This was followed by information and some facts about Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and the

Statue of Unity

Std XI – XII – To celebrate this day, students of Std XI A, Ishan Kumthekar and

Shreenath Bandivadekar organized an Inter House Quiz Competition for his fellow

classmates. The students of Std XI B enjoyed Slogan Writing and Poster making

activities. The students of Std XII A B conducted a special assembly with the prayer

“Humko Manki Shakti Dena”. Aman Bhat & Tanay Sabnis said a few quotes given by

Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel.