The Blessing and Farewell Ceremony for Class XII students of DPS Bhilai was held on Friday at its Risali Sector School Complex here.
The programme commenced with the ‘Flag Handing Over Ceremony’ wherein the school and House appointments of class XII handed over their mantle of responsibility to their juniors of Class XI, who assumed it with humility and sincerity, a DPS press release issued here stated. The Principal, Vice Principal and Senior Mistresses lit the ceremonial lamp to the accompaniment of an invocation to commence the ceremony.
The programme comprised speeches, dances and games, thoughtfully and painstakingly arranged by class XI students as they wanted to make this occasion a truly memorable one for their seniors.The Vice Head Boy in his Welcome Speech expressed the hope that the students of class XII would fare well in the Board exams and be successful in all their future endeavours.
The Vice Principal in his speech gave valuable tips to students on how to fare the Exams with confidence and self assurance. The Principal, Vice Principal and Senior Mistresses then blessed the students by applying ‘Tilak’.
The students enjoyed a sumptuous lunch as well as the scintillating cultural treat. Class XII students grew sentimental and emotional as they recalled their happy memories of 14 long years in the school. Members of the Student’s Council also received appreciation certificates on this occasion, it stated.
The Principal in his speech blessed the outgoing batch and extended his good wishes to them for a bright, successful and prosperous future. The programme concluded with a Vote of Thanks by Vice Head Girl Anushka Kumar.