Archive · 5 Oct 2026
Sanawar Concludes 179th Founder’s Day with Message of Purpose
The Lawrence School, Sanawar, celebrated its 179th Founder’s Day over three days.
At the final ceremony, Admiral Krishna Swaminathan spoke to the students.
He told them to be disciplined, keep trying, choose a meaningful purpose and do what is right.
He also reminded them to be thankful to the people who help them.
Alumni from several graduating years took part in a march past.
The school gave awards to three distinguished former students.
Students and alumni also took part in sports and cultural events.
They paid tribute to former students who died while serving the nation.
Admiral Krishna Swaminathan urged students to practise discipline, persistence, integrity and gratitude.
The concluding ceremony marked the end of three days of Founder’s Day celebrations at The Lawrence School, Sanawar.
The programme included the traditional Trooping of the School Colours and a march past by alumni from seven jubilee batches.
Distinguished Old Sanawarian Awards went to Taranjit Singh Sandhu, General Gaurav SJB Rana and Maja Daruwala.
The celebrations also featured sports, cultural performances and tributes to former students who died in service.
- Who
- Students and alumni of The Lawrence School, Sanawar, attended the celebrations; Admiral Krishna Swaminathan was the chief guest.
- What
- The school concluded its 179th Founder’s Day celebrations with a ceremony, speeches, awards and alumni events.
- When
- The concluding ceremony was reported on October 5 and described as taking place on Monday; the year is not stated.
- Where
- The Lawrence School, Sanawar, India.
- Why
- The celebrations marked the school’s 179th Founder’s Day.
- School
- The Lawrence School, Sanawar
- Founder’s Day
- 179th celebration
- Chief guest
- Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, Chief of the Naval Staff
- Celebration length
- Three days
- School founded
- April 15, 1847
- Athletic meet participation
- Nearly 700 students
- Distinguished Old Sanawarian Award recipients
- Taranjit Singh Sandhu, General Gaurav SJB Rana and Maja Daruwala