Independence Day was celebrated at GSSS School premises in the presence of Dr. V. Ranganath, retired Tahsildar of Periyapatna, as the chief guest. Vanaja B. Pandit,  Hon. Secretary, GSSS, B.K. Natraj, Member of the Board, Dr. S. Raviraja, Principal of the College, A.V. Sudha, Principal of School, Sumana Priyavratha, Head Mistress, were also present. Children took part in various activities such as march-past, pyramid formation, dance, singing patriotic song, karate, etc.