Media Release
Mangaluru, Jun 22: With excitement and cheerful smiles, the Bunny inauguration ceremony 2026–27 was held on June 19 in the LCS Summit Hall in the presence of the principal, Fr Johnson L Sequeira, vice principal Anita Thomas, the chief guest, Shubha Vishwanath, a retired headmistress and principal of Chinmaya Educational Institutions, Kindergarten coordinator Lynette Pereira, staff members and students. The programme marked the beginning of the Bunny guardians' journey of kindness and service.
The programme commenced with a prayer song by the KG 2 students. Kavya Salian welcomed the gathering, and Lavita D'Souza explained the significance of the Bunny movement.
The Bunny movement was inaugurated through the unveiling of a rabbit display and a carrot-shaped scroll by the principal, vice principal, the chief guest and the students. The dignitaries then presented Bunny aprons to the Bunny guardians.
The chief guest, Shubha Vishwanath, addressed the gathering and introduced the children to the Bunny family, fondly known as the Bunny Tamtola. Emphasising the motto ‘Keep Smiling,’ she encouraged the Bunny guardians to spread smiles wherever they go and help make the world a happier place. She also urged the children to love God, care for nature and engage in good deeds through meaningful activities.
The principal, Fr Johnson L Sequeira, addressed the gathering and engaged the children in a brief interaction. Referring to the rabbit as a symbol of energy and activity, he encouraged the Bunny guardians to participate actively in the Bunny movement and reminded them that its values should be reflected not only at school but also in their everyday lives.
Led by Lynette Pereira, the Bunny guardians took the Bunny oath, pledging to uphold good values in their daily lives.
Lynette Pereira then conducted an action song titled ‘Little Peter Rabbit’, in which the Bunny guardians participated with great enthusiasm and joy.
The programme concluded with the vote of thanks proposed by Sr Roopa, who also anchored the programme. A group photograph was taken with the dignitaries, staff members and Bunny guardians.