St Agnes PU College celebrated the 80th Independence Day with patriotic fervour and enthusiasm on 15 August 2026. The celebration commemorated India’s freedom from colonial rule and sought to instil a sense of patriotism, responsibility and national pride among the students.
The chief guest, Advocate Vijetha D’Sa was formally welcomed with a Guard of Honour by the NCC cadets, setting a solemn tone for the ceremony. The event was skilfully compered by Shera Karkada.
The celebration began with a prayer, followed by the welcome address by Disha Sequeira, Lecturer in Chemistry. She introduced the distinguished chief guest Advocate Vijetha D’Sa .
The highlight of the occasion was the hoisting of the National Flag in the presence of the dignitaries. The National Anthem and the Flag song were sung with great pride and reverence, creating a strong sense of patriotism in the gathering.
The chief guest, Advocate Vijetha D’Sa, extended warm greetings on the occasion and spoke on the significance of the day. She paid tribute to the countless unsung freedom fighters who had dedicated their lives to the nation and emphasized the need to uphold the values they had fought for. She reminded the gathering that every generation has a responsibility and commended Gen Z, exhorting them to spread truth and hope instead of negativity and fake news. She advised them to pledge to build an India that is honest and upright.
The event was graced by the Principal, Sr Norine D’Souza; Vice Principal, Sr Janet Sequiera; faculty members; PTA Vice President, Vinutha D’Souza; PTA Joint Secretary, Candida Fernandes ,other members of the PTA Executive Committee and sisters of St Agnes Convent.
The student president, Christina Tom, in her address shared thoughts on the significance of Independence Day and the responsibilities of young citizens towards the nation. She accentuated the need get rid of prejudice before they took root, to liberate oneself from apathy and fear.
The ceremony concluded with the vote of thanks proposed by Sudanjali, who expressed gratitude to the Chief Guest, dignitaries, management, staff, NCC cadets and students for their presence and contribution to the celebration.
The programme was organised under the guidance of the convenors, Chrystle Almeida, Head of the Department of Statistics; Preema Pereira, Lecturer in Computer Science; Jayashree, Physical Director; and Disha Sequeira, Lecturer in Chemistry.
The celebration concluded with a renewed sense of loyalty to the nation and a commitment to uphold the values of freedom, unity and responsible citizenship.