SVM State Board School

Investiture Ceremony 2008-09

25th June 2008

A solemn and dignified investiture ceremony saw the newly elected school cabinet being inducted. The swearing-in ceremony was presided over by our Respected Principal who was the Chief Guest for the occasion. She was welcomed with a guard of honour ad general salute by the school band set. The function began with the school prayer and school song.

"A leader is formed by his voters" - The importance of voters was brought forward by Chaitra A ( X-A ) in her welcome speech.

Ms. Malini Rajendra, the Head Mistress of Lower Primary Unit announced the names of the elected captions and Vice Captains Volunteers.

The Principal then invested the elected students with their badges of honour and handed over the school flag and the House Flags to the respective captains.

All the captains then came forward and took on oath led by Shwetha R, the school captain.

They pledged to abide by the rules and regulations of the school and work hard to keep the school flag flying.

Shwetha R(X-C), the school captain spoke about the responsibilies and duties of the elected captains.
Prakruthi M(X-A), the school vice captain, spoke about the duties alloted to various captains and vice captains.

Ananth Shreyas(X-C), the cultural activities captain spoke about the various cultural activities planned for the academic year.
Prakruthi A(X-B), the cultural activities vice captain spoke about the various inter-house and inter school competitions.

Ravindra M(X-B), the sports captain spoke about the sports events planned for the academic year 2008-09.
Nikhita(X-A), the sports vice captain spoke about the analysis of house points which includes cleanliness maintainance of walls, windows, & home work, notice board, personal hygiene, etc.

The captains of the various houses gave a brief introduction of their houses and about the significance of their respective houses.
Aryabhatta ( House Captain) - Rakshita Ravishankar ( X-D)
Bhaskara ( House Captain ) - Sandeep K M ( X-B )

Panini ( House Captain ) - Anoop Shenoy ( X-D)
Sushrutha ( House Captain ) - Syed Omar Farooq ( X-D )

The principal then addressed the gathering and appreciated the way the programme was conducted. She congratulated the elected members with her inspiring words "Responsibility comes from discipline and order".

Junaid of Std. VII, the school junior captain proposed the vote of thanks.

The entire ceremony was very compered by Prateek Bharadwaj (X-A)

The programme ended with the National Anthem.