{"id":61248,"date":"2026-10-03T18:41:17","date_gmt":"2026-10-03T13:11:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/livemumbai.in\/index.php\/2026\/10\/03\/the-lawrence-school-sanawar-begins-179th-founders-day-celebrations-with-sports-alumni-events-and-cultural-programmes\/"},"modified":"2026-10-03T18:41:17","modified_gmt":"2026-10-03T13:11:17","slug":"the-lawrence-school-sanawar-begins-179th-founders-day-celebrations-with-sports-alumni-events-and-cultural-programmes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/livemumbai.in\/index.php\/2026\/10\/03\/the-lawrence-school-sanawar-begins-179th-founders-day-celebrations-with-sports-alumni-events-and-cultural-programmes\/","title":{"rendered":"The Lawrence School, Sanawar begins 179th Founder\u2019s Day celebrations with sports, alumni events and cultural programmes"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Chandigarh [India], October 3: The Lawrence School, Sanawar<\/strong>, one of the world\u2019s oldest co-educational residential schools, commenced its three-day 179th Founder\u2019s Day celebrations<\/strong> on Saturday with a vibrant line-up of sporting, alumni and cultural activities which brought together students, parents, staff and Old Sanawarians (OS) to celebrate the school\u2019s enduring legacy and traditions.<\/p>\n

The first day of the celebrations began on the sports fields with an Old Sanawarians (OS) vs Present Sanawarians (PS) Basketball match for girls<\/strong>, followed by the same combination of a futsal match for boys at Peacestead<\/strong>. The sporting events provided an opportunity for OS and present students to reconnect through healthy competition and camaraderie.<\/p>\n

A deeply emotional moment of the opening day was the Special Assembly for the Old Sanawarian Jubilee Batches of 1956, 1961, 1966, 1971, 1976, 1996 and 2001<\/strong>, held at the historic School Chapel<\/strong> followed by group photographs at the Golden Staircase<\/strong>. Alumni who had walked through the corridors of Sanawar decades ago returned to their alma mater, many meeting old classmates and friends after several years, turning the assembly into a celebration of memories, friendships and a bond that has endured across generations.<\/p>\n

For many, returning to Sanawar was more than an alumni gathering. It was an emotional homecoming to a place that continues to hold a special place in their hearts.<\/p>\n

\u201cSanawar is not merely a school that we attended; it is a chapter of our lives that continues to live within us. Returning for our jubilee has brought back memories that time could never erase,\u201d said OS Vivek Mehra of the <\/em>1971 batch<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\u201cYears may have passed, but coming back to Sanawar makes you realise that some bonds never change. The Chapel Assembly gave us a beautiful opportunity to reconnect with our friends and relive the memories of our school days<\/em>,\u201c<\/em> said OS Maneet Singh of the 2001 batch<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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The representatives of the Jubilee Batches also paid tribute at the War Memorial<\/strong> by laying a wreath in remembrance of the OS who made the supreme sacrifice in the service of the nation and safeguarded its honour. Members of the 1966 OS batch<\/strong> to which Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal (Param Vir Chakra awardee)<\/strong> belonged paid floral tribute to their former classmate and remembered his supreme sacrifice in the service of the nation.<\/p>\n

The day\u2019s celebrations further included a special school concert at Barn\u00e9 Hall<\/strong> wherein students featured a presentation of \u201c12 Angry Men,\u201d<\/strong> the classic courtroom drama that explores justice, critical thinking, prejudice and the importance of questioning assumptions. The performance highlighted the values of independent thinking, empathy and responsible decision-making.<\/p>\n

Day two of the celebrations on Sunday will feature the annual athletic meet, annual prize distribution, school fete, concert, and the Tattoo light and sound show<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The celebrations will conclude on Monday in the presence of Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Krishna Swaminathan<\/strong> with the traditional Trooping of the School Flag<\/strong> marking the ceremonial finale.<\/p>\n

Ruchi Pradhan Datta, Headmaster, The Lawrence School, Sanawar<\/strong>, said, \u201cFounder\u2019s Day is a celebration of the spirit, traditions and values that have shaped Sanawar over the years. It is a wonderful occasion for our students, staff, parents and Old Sanawarians to come together, celebrate our shared heritage and create new memories while cherishing the timeless Sanawar bond.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Brig. Adarsh Butail (Retd.), President, Old Sanawarian Society<\/strong>, said, \u201cFounder\u2019s Day gives us an opportunity to celebrate the traditions of Sanawar and the enduring friendships formed here.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

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