Bunnies, Cubs & Bulbuls, Scouts & Guides Units Inaugurated at Lourdes School

🕓 August 5, 2025

Kanajar, Aug 5: The training units of the Bunnies, Cubs & Bulbuls, Scouts & Guides were inaugurated at Lourdes English Medium School Kanajar.

School correspondent Rev. Fr. Harold Pereira presided over the function. Chief guest Mr. Sachidananda Prabhu, President of Neere–Kanajar Gram Panchayat, Mr. Umesh Nayak, Cluster Resource Person Bailur, Mrs. Jyothi J Pai, Guide Commissioner of Udupi District, Mr. Stany Saldanha, Vice President of parish council, Mrs. Amreen, PTA President and Mrs. Jasmine Pinto, School Principal were present on the dais.
The ceremony began with a prayer song seeking divine blessings followed by a vibrant welcome dance by the students. A warm welcome was extended by Mrs. Sulochana, Guide Captain, expressing gratitude to all dignitaries and participants. A short informative session introduced the gathering to the objectives and structure of the Bunnies, Cubs, Bulbuls, Scouts and Guides units, explaining how these units build character, discipline, leadership and service. This was followed by the ceremonial lighting of the lamp by the dignitaries symbolizing knowledge, positivity and new beginning. The audience then joined in singing the Flag Song with patriotic zeal, reinforcing unity and commitment. A major highlight of the event was the scarf distribution ceremony, where students were formally inducted into their respective units. This was followed by the Oath Taking Ceremony, where the newly enrolled members pledged to uphold the values of the Scouts and Guides movement.
In his speech chief guest Mr. Sachidananda Prabhu emphasized the importance of service and leadership among youth. Mr. Umesh Nayak encouraged students to be active participants in nation-building through such platforms. Mrs. Jyothi J Pai in her keynote address appreciated the school's initiative in nurturing young citizens with values and discipline. Rev. Fr. Harold Pereira applauded the school community's efforts and encouraged students to always live by the Scouts' and Guides' motto: "Be Prepared" and "Do Your Best".
Mrs. Vikitha, Captain of Bulbuls, proposed vote of thanks and expressed sincere gratitude to the dignitaries, management, staff and students for their support and active participation. The ceremony concluded with the National Anthem, filling the auditorium with a sense of pride and unity.

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