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November 14th is celebrated as Children’s Day Or “Bal Divas” in India. The special day is celebrated in remembrance of India’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and his affection towards children. To make this day memorable for our little ones, HariharanandaBalashram, Arua , Kendrapara celebrated Children’s Day on 14th November 2021, in the school auditorium. The day was focused on children’s learning and also on their enjoyment. Children’s Day celebration began with a special assembly dedicated to the students by the teachers.
The Principal Dr. Malayananda lit the lamp and addressed the children and shared a few words of wisdom. Other teachers like Prasant Kumar Das, Tapan Kumar Patra and Abhaya Kumar Dash spoke about the importance of the day and also rendered a song. Class teachers presented self made greeting cards to the students of their respective classes. Students enjoyed this moment and it was evident through their expressions. The art teacher, MrsSandhyarani Dalai, performed a puppet show specially for our small kids. It was appreciated and enjoyed by all. The vice- principal of the school read our Beloved Sri Guruji’s message to children. Teachers gave Various performances for the students in order to exhibit their love and affection. At last teachers sang the community song together.
Chocolates were distributed to the students. The programme concluded with the National anthem. Wonderful memories lingered over and the students were overwhelmed with joy and happiness.

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On the occasion of Rashtriya Ekta Divas our school vice-principal Vibhuti Daund introduced the Guest of honour Swami Anirvanananda Giri, Assistant secretary of Prajnana Mission, Mr Gokul Chandra Dash, senior demonstrator, chemistry, pattamundai college and kutumba prabodhan pramukh, Kendrapara district and chief guest Smt. Laxmipriya Mohanty, Retired Headmistress Sahadev High School, Aul. The Guest of Honour and the chief Guest speak about Sardar Patel’s life and education to work the nation and praised the tradition and culture of Maratha.

In the mid of the programme our school students performed a cultural programme based on Maratha’s culture. On the end of the programme our school teacher Mr. Anjan Kumar Barik gave the vote of thanks.

A special morning assembly organised in the school choir presented a pledge on National Unity and the role of Sardar Patel in the freedom struggle to establish a harmonious society.

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The camp was inaugurated on 9th October by Sri Ramesh Chandra Jethi, Principal, Womens’ College, Pattamundai. In his inaugural speech Mr. Jethi stressed about the moral education for the wholesome development of the students. The camp had Yoga session by Br. Yogesh, meditation by Swami Anandananda Giri and video talk by Sri Guruji on “Ideal of Yogic Life – Paramahamsa Yogananda” in the morning session. Moral Education classes on ‘Practicing Patience”, Freedom from Sorrow” & “Freedom from Faultfinding Nature” followed by Group Discussion and Presentation ware held in the pre-lunch session. In the evening Satsanga Swami Achalananda Giri, Swami Anandananda Giri, Swami Girijananda Giri, Swami Sugeetananda Giri, Swami Devapriyananda Giri, Swami Jyotirmayananda Giri and Swami Viswarupananda Giri explained about the importance of moral values by narrating stories from Ramayana, Bhagavattam, Jagannath Culture and Mother Durga.

Song, Debate, Art & Geeta Chanting Competitions were organised during the camp. There were presentations of skits on ‘Yogic Life’ by the participants in various groups. A beautiful cultural programme was staged by the Balashram children which was enjoyed by all. During ‘Camp Fire’ on the night of 4th day of the camp, students resolved before the Fire God to follow certail moral values in their life. The camp came to a close on 13th October 2021. The valedictory function was graced by Swami Samarpanananda Giri and Sri Pravakar Rout, Principal, Pattamundai Degree College.
The camp left a memorable mark on the minds of the young boys and girls to live a life honouring some basic moral values that will help them to grow as a responsible citizen contributing to the betterment of the nation.

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The students of Hariharananda Balashram celebrated the Teachers’ Day with religious fervour and gaiety. The celebration started at 7.00 am with general assembly followed by lighting of the lamp by Swami Gurukrupananda Giri, President, Prajnana Mission to mark the inauguration of the celebration. Some of the students presented their speeches highlighting the contribution of teachers in making and shaping their life. The students worshiped the teachers with cleaning their feet with water, putting sandal wood past at their forehead, offering flower on the head and showing lamp as a mark of their reverence for teachers and presented them with greeting cards and gifts as a symbol of their gratitude.

There was a break for the breakfast when the children served delicious food to their teachers with love and humility. The second session started with speech by teachers, vice-principal and principal. All of them highlighted the importance of teachers in educating the children both morally and academically. Swami Anirvananandaji said, “Teachers’ Day is a bridge between the ancient and the modern system of education which reminds us the glory and greatness’ of the teachers”. Swami Gurukrupananda Ma briefed about the life of Poojya Guruji, who is an examplification of a great teacher who has brought thousands people into the path of spirituality.

The students presented a beautiful cultural programme dedicated to the honourable teachers. The skit presented by the students gave us a message that a teacher is really proud and happy when his students exceel in life and the skit presented by the girls shows the role of teachers in bringing the children back to right path. The melodious bhajans in praise of teachers really touched the heart of all.

Teachers’ Day celebration left a loving impression both in the minds of teachers and students that would surely strengthen the bond between them.

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