As our country celebrates the 67th Indian independence day on the 15th of August 2013, VKIDS, the pre primary division of Vydehi School of Excellence celebrated the day on 14^th August 2013 with the eternal favour of patriotism and instilled the importance of being a true Indian in the core, in children.VSE, this time, observed ‘Incredible India’ theme for Independence day as the salutation to the rich heritage of this country and its real heroes.  Pre primary section, ‘VKIDS’ had a special assembly where they did a skit on “respecting our flag.” The celebration lasted almost a week. Principal Mrs. Laly Mathews hosted the National flag and gave a speech laying emphasis on the importance of Independence Day and urged the students to become responsible citizens and prepare themselves to serve the nation as good leader, administrator, engineer, doctor etc.  The flag hoisting ceremony was followed by the speech by the head boy who emphasized the importance of acknowledging the great struggle made by our freedom fighters and the challenges our nation faces today.  He urged the students to be responsible and patriotic citizens and prepare themselves to serve the nation in their individual capacities.