Wishing my school a very happy birthday

 Today is the birthday of my beloved school. It was established on this day in 1925.

I am ever indebted to my school, from where I have gained so much in life. 

The logo of the school first came into existence in 1975, the golden jubilee year of the school, along with the motto - From the depths of science to the heights of knowledge. 

From so many memories which I have, I am now recalling two. 

The prayer meeting was a unique one. It used to begin with Stand at ease and then Attention and these orders used to come from our PT Sir. 

Then Tagore's " Chitta Jetta bhoy shunya" , then Vande Mataram and Asotoma Sadgamaya was sung by a group of students. 

Then a student of class 9 or 10 had to give a public speech for 2 - 3 minutes on any subject of his/her choice. Who will give the speech was decided roll no. wise. This system began at the time of our Principal Sir, Dr. Amarnath Bannerjee. I don't know whether this system is still there.

Lastly there was Jana gana mana.

Second memory is of our NCC parades two days in a week. At my time NCC in - charge of the school was Prabhat Sir. 

School timings used to over by 2 PM. Then we, the cadets used to assemble in the school ground for parade, in full uniform. 

Our school was attached to No.1 NCC Air Squadron Delhi. 

I joined NCC while in class seven and left it in class 10. For three years I was an NCC cadet. During these three years I earned my J-l and J-ll certificates, attended two NCC camps, participated once in Independence Day show saluting the then PM Indira Gandhiji. 

Love you always Raisina.