St Lawrence International School, with its campuses on Paonta Road, Jagadhri, and Shahpur Road, Vyasapur, celebrated the festival of Diwali with a special ‘Deepanjali’ ceremony, bringing together the school management, teachers and non-teaching staff in an atmosphere of traditional devotion, joy and festivity.

The programme began with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp by Chairperson Dr Rajni Sehgal, eminent educationist Dr M.K. Sehgal, Naman Sehgal and Harshita Sehgal. The dignitaries offered prayers to Lord Ganesha, Goddess Saraswati and Goddess Lakshmi, seeking wisdom, prosperity and well-being.

Teachers and non-teaching staff joined in the collective aarti and devotional hymns, filling the atmosphere with spiritual fervour. The celebrations were followed by colourful cultural performances presented by teachers, reflecting the festive spirit of Diwali and conveying messages of joy, harmony, unity and positivity.

‘Diwali Inspires Us to Spread the Light of Knowledge’

Addressing the gathering, school Chairman and eminent educationist Dr M.K. Sehgal said Diwali symbolises the victory of truth over falsehood and light over darkness. The festival, he said, inspires people to spread the light of knowledge, love and harmony in society.

Describing teachers as the real lamps of society, Dr Sehgal said they shape the future of students through knowledge and values. He urged teachers to provide quality education while nurturing discipline, good values, human values and responsible conduct among students.

He emphasised that a student’s personality is shaped not only by academic learning but also by the values and guidance imparted by teachers.

‘Celebrations Strengthen Positivity and Team Spirit’

Chairperson Dr Rajni Sehgal said Diwali is a festival of sharing happiness, strengthening relationships and spreading mutual love and goodwill.

Appreciating the cultural performances presented by teachers, she said such celebrations promote positivity, coordination and enthusiasm in the workplace. The collective spirit of the St Lawrence family, she added, remains one of the institution’s distinctive strengths.

Engineer Naman Sehgal and Harshita Sehgal extended Diwali greetings to everyone and wished that the festival would bring happiness, prosperity, well-being and renewed enthusiasm into their lives.

Games and Tambola Add Festive Cheer

The programme also featured entertaining games and Tambola for staff members. Teachers and other employees participated enthusiastically, making the activities an enjoyable part of the celebration.

The games brought moments of fun and interaction while strengthening camaraderie, mutual understanding and team spirit among colleagues.

Diwali Gifts Presented to Staff

On the occasion, Dr M.K. Sehgal and Dr Rajni Sehgal presented Diwali gifts to teachers and non-teaching staff and wished them a happy, prosperous and bright future.

Through their cultural presentations, teachers and school officials also conveyed festive greetings and good wishes to the management and fellow members of the institution.

The celebration was attended by school officials, teachers and non-teaching staff from the participating campuses, making ‘Deepanjali’ a memorable occasion marked by devotion, cultural expression and togetherness.