"Outstanding leaders go out of the way to boost the self-esteem of their personnel. If people believe in themselves, it's amazing what they can accomplish." -- Sam Walton
Indian Public School, Salmiya organized Investiture Ceremony on 20th May 2023 at the school auditorium. The programme commenced with marching in of the newly elected students council. A traditional lamp lighting, symbolic of the darkness being wiped away by the light of knowledge, added to the auspiciousness of the event.
The Principal of Indian Public School, Mrs A Cherian welcomed the Chief Guest, Parents and Invitees to the function. In her address she reminded everyone of the time when everything came to a standstill during the Corona pandemic, how there was no lockdown for education and how it was blooming even then through various digital platforms. She spoke of the noblest of professions- teaching- and how it paves way for all other professions. She thanked the teachers and the parents for their cooperation in the remarkable performance of the students in the CBSE Board examinations. She exhorted the parents to give their continued support in reaping excellent results in the forthcoming years as well.
The Students council members led by the Head Boy Mohammed Irshad Jasim and Head Girl Keziah Melva Dias were sworn in by the Principal in a solemn oath taking ceremony. The Young leaders pledged to uphold the values of the school and keep the school flag fluttering high while discharging their duties honestly and impartially.
The badges were distributed to the dynamic and vibrant leaders by the Chief Guest Dr Prasanth Vasudev, the Principal of Gulf Indian School. The Chief Guest, in his address, spoke about the true spirit of leadership by reminding the leaders that when one is a leader, true success is about growing others. He remembered his time as a school Head Boy and how difficult it was to strike the right balance between academics and activities. He recollected that some of those who never got selected to the council went on to become leaders and CEO’s of various companies- a warning that leadership is not to be taken for granted, it should not get into one’s head. He urged the student leaders to lead by their example, congratulating and applauding them on their success.
Mesmerizing dances and scintillating music made the day a memorable one for the invitees. The event concluded with the Vote of Thanks proposed by the Vice- Principal Mr Anil Kumar who thanked everyone who worked tirelessly in making the programme a resounding success.