Sacred Heart College
The PG & Research Department of Chemistry, Sacred Heart College (Autonomous), Tirupattur, organized Fresher's Day 2026 on 2nd July 2026 from 4.00 PM to 5.45 PM at the Mahatma Gandhi Hall with the objective of warmly welcoming the newly admitted undergraduate and postgraduate students into the Department of Chemistry. The programme aimed to foster a sense of belonging, encourage interaction between senior and junior students, and introduce the freshers to the academic culture and values of the department.
The programme commenced with a prayer rendered by Mr. Poovarasan (III B.Sc. Chemistry), invoking blessings for the successful conduct of the event. This was followed by the Welcome Address delivered by Ms. Esha (II M.Sc. Chemistry), who extended a warm greeting to the freshers, faculty members, and guests. The Felicitation Address was delivered by Dr. R. S. Diana Sangeetha, Head, UG – Shift II, who encouraged the students to make the best use of the academic opportunities available in the department. She emphasized the importance of discipline, curiosity, and active participation in both academic and co-curricular activities. The Presidential Address was then delivered by Dr. C. Jayakumar, Head, PG – Shift II, who motivated the students to pursue excellence in chemistry through innovation, research, and lifelong learning.
To promote interaction and teamwork, two engaging chemistry-based games were organized. "Identify the Element" was conducted for the undergraduate students, while "Chem-Connections" was organized for postgraduate students. The activities tested participants' chemical knowledge, analytical thinking, and communication skills, creating an enjoyable and competitive atmosphere. Winners were appreciated and encouraged with gift distribution, adding enthusiasm to the programme. The cultural segment featured a lively dance performance by Ms. Krithika and team (III B.Sc. Chemistry), which entertained the audience and added colour to the celebration. The programme concluded with the Vote of Thanks delivered by Ms. Monika (III B.Sc. Chemistry), who expressed gratitude to the management, faculty members, student organizers, participants, and freshers for making the event a grand success. The entire programme was efficiently coordinated by Ms. Krithika (III B.Sc. Chemistry) as the Master of Ceremony.
