Investiture Ceremony 2020-21

"LEADERS ARE NOT BORN BUT ARE MADE BY THEIR EXPERIENCES IN LIFE"

St Patrick’s Academy Bengaluru organised its 11th Investiture Ceremony on 7th November, 2020.

The honourable chief guest, Rev. Bro. Christopher Dawes graced the occasion with his august presence. A spirit of unity and dynamism filled the air as the grand ceremony commenced with a prayer song followed by the lighting of the lamp. It was a solemn occasion where all the young students were well prepared to don the mantle of leadership and responsibility with utmost dedication. The senior coordinator, Miss Lucy Jacob welcomed all the invited guests. She also motivated the students by saying, "Don’t let what you can’t do, stop you, from, what you can do."

The principal, Rev. Bro. Paul, administered the oath of office to the newly appointed office bearers (Senior and Junior head boy, head girl, Asst. head boy, head girl). The house mistresses administered the oath of office to the captains and vice captains .The student council members pledged to carry out their duties faithfully and wholeheartedly for the honour and glory of the school. They were conferred badges by the chief guest. They were congratulated and presented with a copy of the school magazine too.

It was a proud moment for the parents to witness their children being invested with great responsibilities on a new journey as leaders. The parents too participated in investing the badges and sashes.

The chief guest, Rev. Bro. Christopher Dawes enlightened the students as well as the audience with his inspiring speech based on ’Hope’, the value that stands steadfast irrespective of the circumstances.

It was truly as effervescent occasion, even in the midst of the pandemic. The ceremony concluded with a ’Vote of thanks’, by the Senior head boy and head girl, followed by the school song.

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