Mangaluru: “Graduation is an enthusing time combined with gusto and gaiety. It is both the completion and commencement. It is warm memories of the past and big dreams for the future” a press release from the Shepherds’ International Academy stated as it organised Graduation Day for the tiny tots of Montessori, here on Friday March 29 at the premises of The Shepherds’  International Academy in Vaslane.

Dr. Syed Habeeb, the International Leadership Coach, was the chief guest for the event which was also marked by the presence of School Chairman Mohammed Nisar and CAO Hasan Yusuf along with Principal Asma Syed.

The tiny tots of Shepherds’ Montessori, looking beautiful in their graduation robes and caps, marched on the red carpet amidst cheering and appreciation from their parents, grandparents, family and friends which was evident by their ‘sparkled with smile faces’.

The Chief Guest of the event and the School Chairman addressed the gathering and motivated both parents and the students and enlightened them.

The little kids also took to the stage confidently to express their feelings and adding few lines to mark their ‘Graduation’ sending the gathering into their awe. They were later awarded with Graduation Certificates.

Students of Montessori-3 sung graduation songs while kids of Montessori-2 bid farewell to the outgoing batch by singing an emotional song in their honor.

Principal Asma Syed, Teachers Preeti Shenoy and Sajida Fathima encouraged the graduates and parents with their heart-touching addresses. Ms. Lubaina convened the program while a PPT presentation was also presented at the event which exhibited the day-to-day learning routines of Montessori-3 students.

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Puducherry (PTI): Puducherry experienced heavy rains on Saturday morning prompting the union territory administration to send SMS alerts to around 12 lakh residents cautioning them to remain vigilant as cyclonic storm Fengal is expected to make landfall near here later in the day.

District Collector A Kulothungan told PTI that all necessary steps have been taken to ensure that people remained safe.

"We have evacuated people from low lying areas and shelter homes are ready to accommodate them. Arrangements were also made to supply food packets," he said adding that National Disaster Relief Force from Arakonam has arrived to engage in relief and rehabilitation works.

According to the official, cyclone Fengal was expected to cross the coast in the evening. Control rooms have been opened in the collectorate and also in the line departments.

Toll free numbers 112, 1077 and also WhatsApp number 94889 81070 have been put in place to help people facing crisis to contact for help.

Cyclone Fengal is likely to cross between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram coasts close to Puducherry, official sources said. The government has advised people to stay indoors.

The entire stretch of beach road and also several tourist spots were closed to ensure that there was no movement of the people near the sea shore.

Schools and colleges remained closed today.