INVESTITURE CEREMONY
Dated :
20th July 2024.
"Leadership
is not about being in charge, but It's about taking care of those in your
charge…" An investiture ceremony typically refers to a formal event where
individuals are vested with authority, responsibility and honour… In academia,
investiture ceremonies often involve the formal installation of a new leaders
where we recognize their commitment, vision and dedication while guiding us
towards excellence..
The
significant Investiture Ceremony conducted in our auditorium at St. Paul’s Sr.
Secondary School Mala Road, Kota for the academic
session 2024-2025 is a testimony to our
commitment for nurturing leadership and excellence as we formally install our
new leaders, who embody the values of integrity, responsibility and service
towards this prestigious institution…
Together,
let us celebrate their dedication and pledge to uphold the spirit of our organization where the students gathered to witness this prestigious ceremony of being an integral part of the administrative body, “ The
Student Council "…
Our
Principal, Rev. Fr. Martin Anto and Vice Principal, Rev. Fr. Sijin Paul, were
escorted by Mr. Sandeep Kumar to the stage as the school band heralded the Buglers
Call signifying the beginning of the ceremony followed by The Head Boy, Master
Siddh Jain, the Head Girl, Miss Priyal Khandelwal, the four House Captains,
Vice Captains and the Office Bearers as they
strode purposefully infused with deep earnestness and passion, synchronized
perfectly with the drumbeat as they advanced towards the stage..
The
ceremony commenced with Fr. Principal lighting the lamp followed by Fr. Vice Principal, the Head Boy
and the Head Girl. The anchors for programme, two of our budding talents in
Master Ahmed Khan and Miss Hiteshree Rathore offered a solemn prayer to our Lord, invoking his blessings
and divine graces for this auspicious occasion, which was followed by the
school choir showcasing their musical talents by delivering an appealing but
solemn performance through a prayer song
“Be a Light”...
The
elected leaders were officially bestowed with badges and sashes by Rev. Fr. Martin Anto. The Head Boy and
the Head Girl were handed over the School flag while the House Captains were
bestowed their respective house flags. Donning the mantle of accountability,
the elected Leaders also pledged to bequeath their duties to the best of their
abilities. The Class Monitors also took an oath to discharge their duties
diligently and maintain discipline in the classrooms.
Further
the elected Leaders profiles were read out, as each of them stepped forward on
the dais to deliver their pertinent speeches signifying the virtues of their
respective houses, symbolizing the ethics and principles represented by the
colour adorned by each of the houses.
Rev
Fr. Principal then gracefully delivered a meaningful message pepped with strong
words of impeccable advise to the newly instated student council of leaders,
asking them to be alert like an Eagle, always ready to seize any opportunity
which may come their way, and to make the best of any given situation. He then congratulated
the leaders and advised them to be impartial and honest in discharging their
duties asking them to uphold the values of the school and reminded them that
with position comes responsibility towards their school and peers, and that it
is the struggles that help one to achieve greater heights and become role
models for their subordinates and contemporaries by always leading through
example.
The Ceremony concluded with a vote of thanks delivered
by Mrs. Deepika Papriwal thanking everyone involved for their efforts and
contributions towards making this programme a successful one, which was followed
by the entire gathering singing the School Anthem with a feeling of pride and fervour.
Report Prepared by :- Mr. Fabian Duncan Fernandez