World Environment Day

On Saturday June 3, 2023 both SFS ICSE School and SFS High School came together to celebrate World Environment Day at the SFS campus in Koppal. The event was graced by two esteemed guests of honor, Prakash Pawadigoudar (Forest Range Officer of Koppal) and Padma Jain (President of Inner Wheel Club Koppal). They were joined on stage by Fr. Jabamalai, Principal of SFS ICSE School, Fr. Jojo, Principal of SFS High School, and Fr. Matthew, Administrator of SFS Schools Koppal.

The event commenced with a melodious prayer song, followed by Trupti Mam introducing the distinguished guests and welcoming all five dignitaries with small flower plants. The ceremonial lamp was then lit by the guests of honor. The entire gathering united in singing the school anthem, filling the air with a sense of pride and unity.

Mr. Prakash Pawadigoudar and Mrs. Padma Jain the esteemed guests took the opportunity to convey their message of the significance of tree planting and its profound benefits for both current and future generations. They emphasized the importance of environmental conservation and urged everyone to play their part.

Fr. Jabamalai in his address to the gathering shed light on the true essence of World Environment Day. He imparted the wisdom that it extends beyond tree planting and encompasses various acts of cleanliness, water conservation, and overall environmental protection. Speaking in a language easily understood by the students he emphasized that our immediate environment including our school and home needs to be kept clean and safeguarded. To express gratitude to the guests of honor, they were presented with shawls and fruit baskets. Mamatha mam then delivered a heartfelt vote of thanks.

Following the formal ceremony, a spirited rally took place on the Koppal-Hospet road, with students and staff joining forces. Divided into groups based on their respective houses, the participants carried placards with meaningful messages related to World Environment Day. The groups chanted slogans, creating an infectious energy that spread throughout the surroundings. The group members were led by the cyclists. The members of the rally distributed plants and passionately shared the message of environmental conservation with the people they encountered.

Upon the rally's conclusion all students gathered in the school quadrangle. A street act competition was held, with each house group showcasing their talent on the theme of cleanliness. Additionally, a vegetable carving competition took place. Fr. Jabamalai expressed his heartfelt appreciation for the collective efforts of everyone involved in making the event a grand success.
The event ended with a sense of national pride as all present joined together in singing the national anthem, reaffirming their commitment to the environment and their nation.