{"id":4249,"date":"2026-08-17T23:06:58","date_gmt":"2026-08-17T17:36:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phadkevidyalay.mespune.in\/eng\/?p=4249"},"modified":"2026-09-15T14:19:52","modified_gmt":"2026-09-15T08:49:52","slug":"4249-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phadkevidyalay.mespune.in\/eng\/4249-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Independence Day celebrations"},"content":{"rendered":"

Independence Day Celebrations<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

Celebration of the 80th Independence Day<\/p>\n

\u201cTrue freedom lies in being aware of one\u2019s civic duties and responsibilities.\u201d<\/p>\n

The 80th Independence Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm and patriotic fervour at MES Adyakrantiveer Vasudev Balwant Phadke Vidyalaya, New Panvel, on 15th August 2026.
\nThe Chief Guests, Mr. Umesh Jadhav and Mrs. Vandana Jadhav, parents of Master Sarthak Jadhav, the first-rank holder in the SSC Examination of the English Medium Section for the academic year 2025\u201326, were warmly welcomed. Mr. Umesh Jadhav hoisted the National Flag, followed by the National Anthem, Flag Song and Rajyageet.<\/p>\n

The Chief Guests performed the ceremonial worship of Bharat Mata and Adyakrantiveer Vasudev Balwant Phadke. The school choir presented patriotic songs, followed by the De-addiction Pledge administered by Mrs. Vaibhavi Maral, Assistant Teacher.<\/p>\n

Students Adya Shinde, Shreya Patil, Aditya Khildkar and Anvay Pevekar delivered speeches highlighting the importance of independence, patriotism and civic responsibility. Alumnus Sarthak Jadhav also shared his thoughts and expressed his gratitude to the school.<\/p>\n

In her address, Mrs. Manisha Mahajan, Headmistress, English Medium Secondary Section, emphasised that true freedom means understanding and fulfilling one\u2019s civic duties. She also highlighted the importance of social and environmental responsibility.<\/p>\n

The special attraction of the programme was the exhibition and sale of eco-friendly bamboo rakhis made by tribal communities from Melghat. The initiative aimed to develop students\u2019 communication and entrepreneurial skills in accordance with the National Education Policy, while promoting environmental awareness and supporting the tribal community.<\/p>\n

The programme concluded with a soulful rendition of \u201cVande Mataram\u201d by the Primary Section students.<\/p>\n

Overall, the celebration was a memorable occasion that conveyed the values of patriotism, social responsibility, environmental consciousness and responsible citizenship.<\/p>\n

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