Republic day celebrations take place with?patriotic fervor?and zest in schools as the children in all grades learn about India?s political history, freedom struggle and the Constitution as a part of their curriculum. They learn how the great sons of the motherland have fought to attain freedom and make India a sovereign state.? Therefore, the children feel inspired and participate actively in the Republic Day?ceremony?and celebration. A March Past is conducted by the students from various sections while the school choir sings patriotic songs. Then the National Flag is hoisted by the Chief Guest and the Principal, teachers, school staff and students from different grades and classes join together in the singing of the National Anthem, Jana Gana Mana and Vande Mataram. The National Pledge which is an oath of allegiance to the Republic of India is recited by one and all to mark the occasion. Students dress up as freedom fighters and perform a skit on various scenes from the Indian Freedom Movement. Each student pins up a national flag to his or her uniform and spreads messages of peace and unity.