Sacred Heart College
NATIONAL SERVICE SCHEME (Unit 4) – SHIFT II
Report on Drug Abuse Awareness Competitions:
The National Service Scheme (Unit 4 – Shift II) of Sacred Heart College (Autonomous), Tirupattur organized a Drug Abuse Awareness Competition on 24th June 2026 at Oasis Hall from 11.00 am to 12.30 pm.
The programme was conducted under the theme “Say No to Drugs, Yes to Life” with the tagline “Awareness Today, Stronger Tomorrow”. The event aimed to spread awareness among students about the harmful effects of drug abuse and to encourage them to adopt a healthy lifestyle. The competition included three events: Essay writing, Speech competition, and Poster making. These events gave students a chance to express their views creatively and share strong messages against drug abuse
The following students were recognized for their outstanding contributions:
Speech Competition:
Poster Making:
Essay Writing:
The event was presided over by Dr. B. Chandrasekar, President, and Prof. V. M. Divya, Vice President. The winners were felicitated, and their contributions inspired fellow students to actively engage in awareness initiatives.
Conclusion:
This program was useful and inspiring. It encouraged students to stay away from drugs and support a healthy, responsible future.
Report on Rally: International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
On June 25, 2026, the National Service Scheme (NSS), along with Groups and Movements (Shift-II), the Department of Physics, Youth for Social Responsibility, and the Department of Extension Education of Sacred Heart College (Autonomous), Tirupattur, successfully organized a programme to mark the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.
Programme Highlights:
Rally (9:30 AM): The event commenced with a rally from the District Collectorate to Sacred Heart College. Students, faculty, and volunteers actively participated, raising slogans and carrying placards to spread awareness about the dangers of drug abuse and the importance of a drug-free society.
Awareness Programme (10:30 AM): After the rally, an awareness session was held at Kamarajar Arangam. The chief guests, Mr. G. Ravi Kumar, IAS (District Collector) and Mr. Akshay Anil Wakhare, IPS (Superintendent of Police), addressed the gathering. They spoke about the important role that young people and the community play in stopping drug abuse. Finally, the chief guests handed out certificates to the winners, encouraging all students to take part in such awareness activities.
The programme was conducted under the guidance of Rev. Fr. Ignatius Stanley Lawrence, SDB (Rector & Secretary), Rev. Dr. Praveen Peter SDB (Principal), and Rev. Dr. G. Theophil Anand, SDB (Additional Principal).
The event was coordinated by the Organizing Secretaries, Rev. Dr. Samson Shanmugam, SDB (Vice Principal Admin, Shift-II) and Rev. Dr. Bharathi Bernadhas, SDB (Director-CIIB & Assistant Professor).
Conclusion:
The event successfully created awareness among students and the public about the harmful effects of drug abuse. The rally and speeches inspired participants to take a pledge towards building a healthier, drug-free community.
