Archive · 5 Aug 2026
Suryadatta National School Marks Kargil Vijay Diwas Week
A school in Pune, India, held a special week to remember brave soldiers who fought to protect the country.
The week is called Kargil Vijay Diwas Week.
A former Navy sailor named Sudhir Chouhan came to visit the school.
He told the students stories about his time in the Navy.
He taught them about being brave, disciplined, and loyal to their country.
Everyone in the school was quiet for two minutes to honor soldiers who passed away.
Students took part in fun activities like drawing, coloring, and writing letters.
They wrote letters to thank the soldiers for their courage.
Different classes did different activities based on their age.
The special message of the week was "Salute to the Brave...
A Tribute to Valour!"
Suryadatta National School in Bavdhan, Pune, celebrated Kargil Vijay Diwas Week with a series of patriotic activities.
Former Indian Navy Store Petty Officer Sudhir Chouhan was the chief guest, sharing his naval career experiences with students.
Students observed two minutes of silence in memory of soldiers who laid down their lives during the 1999 Kargil War.
Inter-house competitions included colouring for Classes I-II, drawing and essay-writing for Classes III-VIII, and drawing and letter-writing for Classes IX-X.
School leaders said the initiative aimed to instill patriotism, discipline, responsibility, and respect for the Indian Armed Forces among students.
- Who
- Students and staff of Suryadatta National School, guided by Prof Dr Sanjay B Chordiya, with chief guest Sudhir Chouhan, a former Indian Navy Store Petty Officer.
- What
- Celebrated Kargil Vijay Diwas Week with a morning assembly, an interactive session, tributes to martyrs, and inter-house patriotic competitions.
- When
- During Kargil Vijay Diwas Week (specific dates not stated in the article).
- Where
- Suryadatta National School, Bavdhan, Pune, India.
- Why
- To pay tribute to the courage and sacrifice of Indian soldiers in the 1999 Kargil War and to instill patriotism and respect for the Armed Forces in students.
- School
- Suryadatta National School, Bavdhan, Pune
- Event
- Kargil Vijay Diwas Week celebrations
- Chief Guest
- Sudhir Chouhan, Former Store Petty Officer (SPO), Indian Navy
- Guest's Service
- Over fifteen years in the Indian Navy
- Founder
- Prof Dr Sanjay B Chordiya, Suryadatta Education Foundation
- Tribute
- Two-minute silence for Kargil War martyrs
- Competitions
- Colouring, drawing, essay-writing, and letter-writing for Classes I to X
- Motto
- Salute to the Brave... A Tribute to Valour!