India’s Independence Day was celebrated with great fervour and patriotism at Vidya Vikas Academy on 15th August 2011. The Management Members, Principal, Staff, Students & Parents attended the function in large numbers. Mr. & Mrs. Dilip Kare, were the Chief Guest. The Tri-Colour was unfurled at the hands of Mr. Dilip Kare and the National Anthem was sung. The Chief Guest was accompanied by the Principal and Vice-Principal.
Mrs. Pamela Torcato introduced the Guests, while the students presented a bouquet of flowers to them.
The students put up a wonderful programme. Some of the items were a patriotic song, a group dance, speeches in Hindi and also sang some National songs. Mrs. Grace Kare made an inspiring speech on the occasion. She highlighted some of the thoughts and visions of the former President of India Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, for today’s youth. An art exhibition was also put up by the students on the theme Nature at Its Best. Students, parents and the Guest were seen appreciating the posters.
Mrs. Satya Sharma who was the co-ordinator for the function compered the function and proposed the vote of thanks. Teacher Rona was co-incharge for the function. Later on, sweets were distributed to the students and parents. On this day our students also participated in the inter-school Patriotic Singing Competition organised by Lions Club of Margao, at the G.R. Kare Auditorium.
The Pre-Primary section of VVA also had a special assembly on 12th August 2011 to mark India’s Independence Day. Teacher Marisa spoke to the students about the significance of the day, respect for the National Anthem and the National Flag. The children sang patriotic songs and remembered our great National leaders. 
The students put up a wonderful programme. Some of the items were a patriotic song, a group dance, speeches in Hindi and also sang some National songs. Mrs. Grace Kare made an inspiring speech on the occasion. She highlighted some of the thoughts and visions of the former President of India Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, for today’s youth. An art exhibition was also put up by the students on the theme Nature at Its Best. Students, parents and the Guest were seen appreciating the posters.
Mrs. Satya Sharma who was the co-ordinator for the function compered the function and proposed the vote of thanks. Teacher Rona was co-incharge for the function. Later on, sweets were distributed to the students and parents. On this day our students also participated in the inter-school Patriotic Singing Competition organised by Lions Club of Margao, at the G.R. Kare Auditorium.