Children are the real strength of a country and the very foundation of society

school children perform dance on this occasion

“Children are the real strength of a country and the very foundation of society” Mrs.B.Chitra, Principal of SEVAI Matriculation Higher Secondary School in Pettavaithalai said while addressing the gathering on the occasion of children’s day observed by this school in its premises on the 14^th November 2012.Children's Day has been observed in SEVAI Shanthi Matriculation Higher Secondary School in Pettavaithalai, dedicating this day to children to celebrate childhood and promote awareness about children's rights and welfare. This Children's Day celebration aims to promote the wellbeing of children and to uplift their social rights. Children's Day coincides with the birthday of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru), first Prime Minister of India after Independence, and so observed in a grand way. This celebration commemorates Jawaharlal Nehru for his affection towards children and faith that education of children could propel the country's progress. Nehru Mama as the children fondly referred to him, was fond of both children and roses. In fact he often compared the two, saying that children were like the buds in a garden. They should be carefully and lovingly nurtured, as they were the future of the nation and the citizens of tomorrow. He felt that children are the real strength of a country and the very foundation of society. He was the ‘beloved’ of all the children who gave him the endearing name of ‘Nehru Mama’.SEVAI Shanthi Matriculation Higher Secondary School celebrated Children's Day with a range of cultural events and child oriented play activities as a festival. Dance and is organized by SEVAI Shanthi Matriculation Higher Secondary School to mark the event and make it a special day for children to enjoy childhood especially next day of Deepavali festival of November 13, 2012.day. This Children day festival also focuses to identify the education, recreation, health, cultural, economic and social needs of children of SEVAI Shanthi Matriculation Higher Secondary School.-Govin