Investiture Ceremony 2011 - 2012 ...
The juggernaut of the school events for the academic session 2011-2012 was set rolling with the Investiture Ceremony held in the in-house auditorium Malhar on the bright, rain-soaked morning of Friday, 24th June. The hall bore a festive and dignified look in keeping with the solemn mood of the swearing-in event. As per the protocol, the program began with the last year’s School Captain, Mayur Santani introducing Honourable Principal to this year’s School Captain, Shalaka Kulkarni, who then went to acquaint her with the senior and junior senate members. Then, they made an entry into the hall in, slow march, to the tune of ‘Sunrise’ and ‘Police March’ played by the School Band.
While welcoming the gathering, the Vice Captain (Girl), Ruth Mathen, delineated the attributes of a leader as being intelligent, wise, committed, and kind; and also described the present team as vibrant and enthusiastic, ready to plunge into a myriad of activities with a loud hurrah.
In her introduction, Mrs. Scarlet Sequeira, the Senior Vindhya House Master described the senate members as trailblazers, like beacon, occupying the most coveted positions, aiding the smooth governance of the school for etymologically, Investiture Ceremony refers to the formal installation of an elected nominees in public office. The 65 member strong senate comprises-
-The School Captain,
-The Vice Captains,
-The School Prefects,
-The School Games Prefects,
-The House Prefects and Asst. House Prefects,
-The House Games Prefects and Asst. House Games Prefects,
-The House Editors and Asst. House Editors, and
-The Class Representatives.
She recalled to the students the words of Victor Antonio, “….. Leadership is much more than ordering others. It is about establishing credibility with those you wish to lead.”
As the Principal initiated the oath-taking, a quiet dignified pride and a sense of accomplishment reflected on the faces of these ‘chosen few.’ With the bronze medallion glowing on their chests, they promised to, ‘maintain discipline, lead in the right way uphold the honour of school as also to discharge their duties honestly and impartially.’ Having donned the mantle of leadership, Shalaka Kulkarni promised, on behalf of her team, to prove to be ‘dynamic, result-oriented leaders’.
When it was time for the inspirational talk by Honourable Principal, she narrated the story of George Washington and the corporal to remind the young leaders that a true leader is essentially a team member. Further more, they ought to retain humility, a child-like innocence, be known for their integrity and a sense of commitment that yields result along with boundless energy with a positive mind that opens as a parachute. In addition to all these, they must always see the bigger picture. As they go along their roles of bearing responsibility and accountability, the parents ought to support them for all the extra hours they spend, beyond school hours, to do justice to ‘their calling.’
In the course of delivering the Vote-of-thanks, the Vice Captain (Boys), Krishna Subramani thanked the efforts of the team of hardworking and dedicated teachers, led from the front by Mrs. Revathi Srinivasan, and their countless hours of immaculate planning and practice, the creativity of the Art & Craft teachers, the Music teachers, the synchronized audio-visual presentation, the supporting staff and their combined, coordinated effort such that the program proceeded with military precision.