St Mary’s PUC – Green Day Celebration 2024-25
To commemorate Vanamahotsava, St Mary’s P.U college celebrated Green day with great zeal and enthusiasm on 12th July,2024 in the college auditorium, to raise awareness about environmental conservations and promote sustainable practices.
The program commenced by invoking the blessings of the Almighty with a prayer service and prayer song by the students of II Commerce. The audience was enthralled to see the Dance drama, mime show, and dance that depicted the importance of Mother Nature and also highlighted on the significance of environmental conservation.
Mrs. Jestalaxmi (Councilor and an Environmentalist) was the chief guest for the occasion. She was escorted to the dais by Ms. Naseeha (Eco club secretary) .The stage was graced by the presence of the college administrator –Sr. Marie Lucy and Principal In charge Mrs.Vijayalakshmi. Mrs. Jestalaxmi was welcomed by the college principal with a bouquet of roses followed by an oath administered by the secretary of Eco club to preserve our Nature and protect our environment. The chief Guest and other dignitaries inaugurated the program by planting a sapling.
The chief guest in her speech commended the students for their outstanding performances and also instilled a sense of environmental consciousness. She shared her ideas on daily basis of practicing sustainability. She stressed on 3R’s of environment i.e Reduce, Reuse and Recycle are essential parts of waste hierarchy. Along with 3R’s she urged students to include “Refuse” as an alternative ways to reduce number of resources consumed and reduced the amount of waste produced. As “Practicing is more important than preaching”, she asked students to come forward and share their ideas on the 3 R’s. The Green day celebration was a resounding success
The program was compered by Ms.Zainaba Ishana from II Commerce. Mrs.Shyamala (Lecturer in Mathematics) welcomed the gathering and Ms.Shafathunisa (Cultural Secretary) proposed the vote of thanks. The program concluded with the National Anthem.
