This Independence day, Pathways School Noida got a chance to wear traditional Indian clothes. This splash of color brightened up the school and made the atmosphere even more warm and welcome than before. Though many activities ranging from role-play to lectures were carried out, I’d say one of the most prominent of them was a speech given by Mr. O.P. Kohli.
Mr. Kohli talked of what independence meant to people in the 19th and 20th centuries and what it means to people now. He talked of breaking free from the chains of corruption and flying off into the sunset having earned social and economic independence. Primary school was quite keen on the subject and the rest of us soon warmed up to it too. The speech ended on a sober note and left us thinking of just how far we’ve come and how tied down we are.
Soon after the speech, we headed out to the field to fly the colorful kites that lay strewn on the benches. The colors of the kites contrasted with the bright blue sky. The wind blew the kites up and away from the ground. The soberness left by the speech struck again and I was left wondering if the wind was our chain and the kites our spirits. Were the strings that got cut remains of the tries of many men and women before us? I was left with the answer blowing in the wind and determined to be one of kites that managed to overcome the strong wind and fly away to glory.
While the sober feeling stayed for a while, it was soon replaced by happiness and joy at the fact that the next day was a holiday. I feel that I’ll never forget to celebrate Independence Day as it always leaves me with a refreshed mindset and an extra holiday!
Ayona Sengupta
Form 8B
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