Somerville School, Greater NOIDA, India

Album Title: ANNUAL DAY 2019-20

Event date: 22/11/2019
Updated on: 22/11/2019
Total Photos: 81

Description: CHAKRAVARTIN SAMRAT ASHOKA Somerville School, Greater Noida celebrated its Annual Day for the session 2019-20 at Nelson Memorial Auditorium, Noida on 22nd November 2019. Esteemed members of the management Mr. Thomas T. Roy Secretary/ Treasurer, Superintendent of the Lott Carey Baptist Mission in India, Mrs. Mary George President of the Lott Carey Baptist Mission in India, Mrs. D.A. Tressler Chairperson of the Lott Carey Baptist Mission in India, Director Somerville Schools, Mr. Abraham Mathew, Manager Somerville Schools, Heads of Sister schools and neighbouring schools, presided over the occasion. Vice Principal Mrs. Monisha R. Claudius welcome the dignitaries, guests and parents. The programme commenced with a hymn to usher in the divine for the success of the function. On this occasion, mementoes were awarded to the members of the institution for their committed service of more than 30 years to the institution. Mr. Daniel Abraham, Senior Accountant Somerville School, Greater Noida was felicitated with a memento, a shawl and a bouquet for his commitment to the mission by Mr. Thomas T. Roy Secretary/ Treasurer, Superintendent of the Lott Carey Baptist Mission in India. Neelam ‘Didi’ who has been working with the institution since 1998 by looking after the little ones of the primary wing was also showered with honours by Mrs. Mary George, President of the Lott Carey Baptist Mission in India. Mr. Ram Sares, our bus driver who has been driving the students to and fro with utmost care for almost 35 years was also felicitated by Mrs. D.A. Tressler, Chairperson of the Lott Carey Baptist Mission in India & Director, Somerville Schools. We feel honoured to have such committed staff members in our family. Dr. Manju Sharma co-director and script writer of the play titled ‘Chakravartin Samrat Ashoka’ introduced the magnum opus to the members of the Management and the audience. Almost 400 students of classes V to VII participated in the play with utmost zeal with their theatrics and dance. The story of King Ashoka played by Aditya Rohilla and ‘Samay’ played by Krishank Ghosh and Ayush Joshi of class VII came alive with their performance. The highlight of the play was the Battle of Kalinga which transformed the Mighty Monarch Ashoka to the messenger of peace who not only spread peace and solidarity but on having accepted Buddhism followed a life of sacrifice and peace. The live chants of ‘Buddham Sharnam Gachami’ by the Indian Music Choir stirred the souls of all present. The guests were mesmerized by epic performances of each student and congratulated the teachers for inculcating the values of peace and solidarity among today’s generation. Principal Dr. Mary Thomas applauded the students efforts and said that it is the effort put into playing even small roles that matters the most. Ma’am there after proposed the formal vote of thanks.

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