Investiture Ceremony at ICSK, Senior - Crowning the Leaders of Tomorrow
Investiture Ceremony at ICSK, Senior - Crowning the Leaders of Tomorrow
Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality. —Warren Bennis
Indian Community School, Senior conducted the Investiture Ceremony for the newly elected School Senate Members and Prefectorial Body of the academic year 2023 - 24 on Monday, 8th May 2023. H.E. Ms. Tuba Nur Sonmez, Ambassador of Turkey to Kuwait, the Chief Guest of the event was given a thumping and resounding welcome by the students of ICSK.
A very solemn occasion, the ceremony began with the Senate members marching to the stage with their flags held high, in sync with mighty fervent music that replicated the aura. The formal programme commenced with the recitation of verses from the Holy Quran followed by a prayer song to invoke the blessings from the Almighty. The gathering paid tribute to the nations by honouring the national anthems of Kuwait and India.
The ceremony was inaugurated by the lighting of lamp by honorable Chief Guest H.E. Ms. Tuba Nur Sonmez and Dr. V.Binumon, Princpal and Senior Administrator of ICSK. An august welcome to the gathering was presented by Mrs. Susan Rajesh, Vice Principal of ICSK Senior. In her address, she stimulated the senate members to hold on the school core values of resilience, perseverance, respect and integrity while discharging their duties. A few momentary glimpses of the students journey from the interviewing process of the School Senate to the election and declaration of results were presented before the audience.
The Chief Guest, H.E. Ms. Tuba Nur Sonmez in her address, congratulated the young leaders and advised them to be the role models and lead by example. She motivated the students to keep moving forward despite all the obstacles and challenges that life throws. House mentors of the four houses – Achievers, Leaders, Winners and Victors were honoured with badges by the Chief Guest.
Dr. V. Binumon administered the oath for the Senate members. Donning the mantle of responsibilities, the Senate members pledged to bestow their duties to the best of their abilities. 237 students were conferred with a new role as office bearers of the School Senate and Prefectorial Body. It was a proud moment for all the parents to witness their children being invested by H.E. Ms. Tuba Nur Sonmez with great responsibilities while embarking on a new journey as leaders. As a token of love and appreciation, the Chief Guest was presented a memento by the Principal.
The cultural programme commenced with an enthralling and well directed dance drama based on the message of an eminent education activist, Malala Yousafzai ‘One child, one teacher, one book and one pen can change the world’. A Medley of Songs presented by the school choir, Swaranjali enraptured and rejuvenated the audience.
The ceremony culminated with the vote of thanks proposed by the President of School Senate, Ms. Sakina Culcuttawala. With pride in their heart and aspirations in their mind, the School Senate led by the Senate Advisor, Mrs. Musarrat Parkar is all set to lead the institution with commitment, confidence and competence.
