Chandigarh, Aug. 19 -- St Joseph's Sr Sec School celebrated the 78th Independence Day. The school's celebrations began with the unfurling of the national flag, filling every heart with pride and patriotism. This was followed by a vibrant musical display by the school band, whose brilliant renditions of patriotic songs echoed the spirit of freedom and unity across the campus. As the tricolour balloons soared into the sky, they symbolized the spirit of freedom, hope, and the dreams of a nation rising ever higher. The event commenced with a captivating cultural presentation, reflecting the theme of unity and freedom. Soulful patriotic songs, energetic dances, and a powerful group poetry recitation of the poem "No Men Are Foreign" set the tone for the celebration. Students took part in an engrossing panel discussion on current world affairs affecting India, reflecting their deep awareness and analytical thinking. A unique highlight was an engaging multilingual recitation by the teachers, showcasing the linguistic diversity of our country. An array of competitions were organised for the collaborating Government school students. These included origami, poster making ,rangoli making, digital posters, video messages, podcasts, and self-composed poems. The event also saw the felicitation of winners of these competitions, which included participation from both St Joseph's students and guest students from government schools. The school also honoured the young champions of the "Paper Bank Revolution" for their outstanding environmental initiatives. A bhangra performance brought the celebration to a spirited close. The principal Monica Chawla, in her Independence Day message, reminded everyone that 'as we salute the national flag, we also honour the values it stands for - courage, unity, and sacrifice'. She urged the students to let this day inspire them to rise with purpose, lead with integrity, and contribute with pride to the progress of the nation. She emphasised the importance of responsible freedom....