“Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality”. With this thought the the most auspicious ceremonial occasion, the “Investiture Ceremony” of the Students’ Council was solemnized with grandeur at The Shri Ram Universal School Jakh Jammu, on 29 September 2022.
The fervour and the enthusiasm with which the event was celebrated was noteworthy. The Investiture Ceremony is undoubtedly one of the momentous occasions when the school reposes faith and entrusts responsibility to the Council of young students. Mr Sanjeev Pradhan, Principal APS Samba, graced the occasion as Chief Guest. Prominent among the invitees included Mr Sanjeev Gupta, Chairman TSUSJ, Director of school Ms Rajni Gupta and proud parents of the members of Students’ Council.
The Programme started with the lighting of the lamp, followed by reverberating chants of Gayatri Mantra. A mesmerizing performance of Saraswati Vandana invoked the Goddess of Saraswati. In the later part of the Programme, the students enthralled the audience with a scintillating dance performance.
In her welcome note, the school Headmistress, Ms Shivani Vaid Sharma, introduced the guests to the august audience in the Auditorium. The Chief Guest presented the ‘Sash’ and the appointment Badge to all the appointments. The newly constituted Students’ Council administered the “Oath of allegiance” by the school Principal, Col VK Sharma (Retd).
Advising the members of the Council, the Principal emphasized that the true essence of leadership lies in the empowerment of fellow members and expected the students to be instrumental in implementing it.
The Head Boy, the Head Girl and the other office bearers reiterated their commitment, expressed gratitude to the school for believing in them and pledged to keep the school flag flying high. The Chief Guest congratulated all the appointment holders and wished them “Good Luck” for their future. He further urged them to realize the importance of opportunities and acquire skills that will make them worthy citizens and willing workers dedicated to the development of their family, society, Nation and the world at large.
The proud parents were excited to see their wards receive the accoutrements. Keeping in line with the school policy of “Go Green”, the School Director, Ms Rajni Gupta presented the potted plants to the guests. A vote of thanks was presented by Ms Manpreet Kaur Jhans, the CCA Coordinator of the school. The the Programme concluded with the singing of the National Anthem.
High tea was organized in the honour of the newly constituted Students’ Council and all the dignitaries are invited to the ceremony.