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‘Rashtriya Ekta Divas’
Somerville School, Greater NOIDA observed ‘Rashtriya
st
Ekta Divas’ on 31 October 2019 to commemorate the birth
anniversary of Sardar Vallabbhai Patel who was a prominent
Indian statesman and leader. He was one of the founding
fathers of Modern India. He is referred to as ‘The Iron Man’
of India for his contribution in unifying the Indian states
after Independence.
A special assembly was organised in the school premises to
Principal Ma’am, Dr. Mary Thomas
pay tribute to the great man. Students from Classes VI- XII leading the students and the staff in
took an oath and pledged to be committed to the growth of taking the oath on ‘Rashtriya Ekta Diwas’.
the nation and help in the development of the country. They
also participated in the ‘Run for Unity’ which was flagged
off by Principal, Dr. Mary Thomas. Ma’am encouraged the
students to be united and faithful to their country. The day
ended with an Essay Writing and Poster Making
Competition on the topic ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’.
The students and the teachers
pledge to contribute to the
nation’s growth.
