St. Joseph’s School, Naini celebrated Children's Day on 14 November 2025 with great festive fervor, to commemorate the 136th birth anniversary of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.

The program began with a special assembly conducted by the teachers, followed by a floral tribute to the first Prime Minister of India.

The specially-abled students, Avinash, Joshua, and Ashley, along with the Principal Rev. Fr. Melwin Wilson D’Souza and Sr. Tracy, were the Guests of Honour for the day.

In his speech, Principal Rev. Fr. Melwin Wilson D’Souza spoke about the great leader, thinker, visionary, and true statesman—Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. He mentioned that the first Prime Minister of independent India was extremely fond of children. He also shared a story from Japan, where a group of Japanese children requested an Indian elephant to be brought to Japan. Pandit Nehru made every necessary arrangement just to keep his promise, all for the sake of children.

The Principal also highlighted the famous Indian institutes and universities established during Nehru’s tenure as Prime Minister, his educational ideologies, and the legacy that continues to inspire young learners today.

The Children's Day program beautifully captured the spirit of the occasion, with teachers taking centre stage and putting up a mesmerizing cultural show for the children. The cultural program featured a series of engaging performances, all meticulously planned for complete entertainment.

The performances included an engaging skit on "AI vs Innocence," a nostalgic drift into a student's past with the essence of poetry by Ma'am Saira ("SJS ke bachpan ka tarana..."), and traditional dances by teachers that enthralled the audience with their energetic and graceful moves. The celebratory mood continued with group songs and a Qawwali presentation by the teachers.

Students were elated to see their teachers perform and celebrate the day with such zeal and enthusiasm. The excitement didn’t stop there. Our beloved Principal, Rev. Fr. Melwin Wilson D’Souza, took the stage and sang a beautiful ghazal by Jagjit Singh, "Wo kagaz ki kishti, wo barish ka pani..."—a performance that took all the teachers down memory lane to their own childhood.

On this special day, two SJS students were felicitated for their exemplary performance in karate at the National Karate Championship held in New Delhi. Both Akshat Rai (3C) and Raj Nandini (5A) bagged Gold medals at the event.

In his concluding speech, Rev. Fr. Melwin Wilson D’Souza addressed the gathering, encouraging students to dream big and work hard. He also appreciated the teachers for their lively performances. He compared children to beautiful blossoms and motivated them to spread their fragrance everywhere. He further emphasized that we should keep our innocence alive to remain close to the Almighty.

Children's Day was marked with grand splendour and festivity, as the school campus buzzed with excitement. It was a day full of joy and laughter for everyone.