Satluj Public School, Sector 4, Panchkula
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Take your experience further with Premium access. Thought-provoking Opinions, Expert Analysis, In-depth Insights and other Member Only BenefitsThe school inaugurated the first day of its two-day annual event, Satluj Pride, now in its 48th year. This year’s theme was “New India: Forging Futures, Celebrating Culture.” The chief guest for the event was Mahipal Dhanda, Minister of School Education, Parliamentary Affairs, and Higher Education Archives, Government of Haryana. He highlighted education as the foundation for building a progressive and inclusive India and appreciated the efforts of the school in promoting innovation, sustainability, and cultural values. Special guests included Gian Chand Gupta, former Speaker and MLA, Panchkula; Banto Kataria; and Deepak Sharma (BJP district president, Panchkula), among others. The programme began with the ceremonial lamp lighting and ‘Saraswati Vandana’. Reekrit Serai, Managing Director of the Satluj Group of Schools, and Radhika Panikar Serai, entrepreneur and philanthropist, welcomed the guests and highlighted the school’s contributions to academic and holistic education. Co-Chairman/Director Principal Krit Serai and Co-Principal Madhurima Serai thanked the parents for their invaluable support. The event also celebrated the achievements of classes X and XII students, with awards presented to the CBSE toppers of 2023-24. Chief guest Mahipal Dhanda, along with the school management, honoured students for their exceptional performance. The cultural performances by students were the main highlight of the event. The event concluded with a rendition of the national anthem by Class XII students.