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St. Augustine's Day School, Shyamnagar and Barrackpore hosted its Prize Distribution and Investiture Ceremony
Our Correspondent
A surge of excitement sizzled through the minds of the students of St. Augustine’s Day School Barrackpore as they waited with bated breath for the beginning of the most awaited event of the year, “The Investiture and Prize Distribution Ceremony” held on 12th of May 2023, at the Bikash Basu Smriti Convention Centre, Ichapur.
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Every year this ceremony is held to officially announce the School’s Student Council Members and to appreciate and encourage the students who have worked tirelessly the whole year to excel not only in academics but also a host of other activities fulfilling the vision of the school” With the winds of change we aspire to create a learning environment, inculcate values and promote all round excellence to build global citizens”.
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The event began with an impressive opening dance performance, which was a tribute to Mothers- portraying their strength as caring and loving, also as fearless warriors to protect their children. This was followed by the grand Investiture Ceremony. The outgoing students council members of the year 2022-2023 who had worked diligently and had set high standards, handed over their responsibilities and badges to their successors, the newly nominated students council members, who in turn, took their oath of serving their school with utmost diligence, sincerity and loyalty to carry forward the legacy of their school.
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The Annual School Report was presented to the audience by Principal, J Biswas, proudly highlighting the achievements and activities of the school from academics to extracurricular activities, seminars, webinars, competitions, activity based curriculum and a host of other things- proving how St. Augustine is adding more feathers to it’s already laden cap.
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The entire auditorium reverberated with applause in the Special Awards Presentation for the Best Club of the year (Scouts & Guides Club), the Sports Star of the Year (Shristi Podder of Class ISC 2023, National Level Champion in Table Tennis), the Literary Excellence Award (Moubani Maity, School Prefect, ISC 2023) and the Founder’s Award (Rohini Pal, School Captain, ISC 2023). The event culminated solemnly with the Vote of Thanks by Senior Coordinator, Ms I. Roy, followed by the School Anthem, making the event a grand success.
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"Achievements of today are the stepping stones for tomorrow.” The essence of the saying successfully exposed its value through the Prize Distribution as well as Investiture Ceremony of St. Augustine's Day School, Shyamnagar in Oikatan, Naihati on 12th of May, 2023.
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This prestigious event started off with the very traditional custom of lighting of the lamp and showering of petals before the portrait of our Founder and late Rector Sir Mr. C.R. Gasper. This was followed by the inauguration programme that set the stage ablaze with its rhythmic fusion dance performance by students that conveyed a strong message of “Woman Power.”
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Investiture ceremony for the Augustine family marks the honouring of the New Council Members who take charge to serve the school for the entire Academic Session. Drum beats led the outgoing Student Council members to March forward and hand over their sashes to Principal Sir which implies the handing over of responsibilities to the new members.
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The event of prize distribution was furthermore made entertaining with various melodious performances. Finally it was that special hour of the evening when the Principal of the Institution Rev. Rodney Borneo presented the Annual Report of the school for the session 2022-2023 before the audience.
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School Captain, Vice Captains and the House Prefects received their badge of honour and prestigious house flags from the Principal of the Institution. The Annual Report highlighted the excellent achievements and acknowledgements received by the school. Finally, the ceremony ended with the school anthem which makes each and every Augustinian reflect on their vision towards life.
Source: St. Augustine's Day School, Shyamnagar
Last updated on 24 May 2023