INVESTITURE CEREMONY 2024-2025

“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.”
-John Quincy Adams

The Investiture Ceremony of Delhi Public School R.K. Puram was held with grandeur and solemnity on 12 November 2024, signifying a moment of pride and responsibility for the newly appointed student leaders. The ceremonial lighting of the lamp was auspiciously conducted by the Principal, Mr. Anil Kumar , the esteemed Chief Guest, Ms. Namita Pradhan The Vice Principals Mr Naresh  Miglani,Mr Anil Kathuria,Mr Mukesh Kumar , the Headmistresses Ms Rashmi Malhotra and Dr Anubha Gopal.

The event was gracefully ushered in by the Western Choir’s captivating mellifluous performance, followed by a skillfully crafted graceful Shadow Dance by the Performing Arts Society on the virtues of “Veni, Vidi, Vici” which signifies the virtue of “I came; I saw; I conquered”, a Latin phrase used to refer to a swift, conclusive victory. The shadow dancers transitioned flawlessly into another well synchronized  performance on the song ‘Scars to Your Beautiful’. 

In the address that followed, the Principal, Mr Anil Kumar, congratulated the students on being the torch bearers of the school’s ideals and motto “Service Before Self”. He also praised Ms. Namita Pradhan,highlighting her dedication and passion for the school, her responsibilities, and her commitment to the country. He acknowledged and appreciated her love and care for the children. He also referenced the Bhagavad Gita and encouraged the students to take on these responsibilities to the best of their abilities.

The Chief guest’s speech addressed the importance of inculcating values like team spirit and leadership in students at this stage. Being a former IAS officer herself, she imparted knowledge about the values critical in management, such as using one’s judgment to make the right call, humility, frankness, and forthrightness. She further emphasized that leadership is not everyone’s cup of tea as it comes with responsibilities. She concluded by highlighting the importance of roots, culture, and heritage in one’s life, further exemplifying the statement by quoting an example from her former days in the UN.

 Ms. Namita Pradhan administered the oath of office to the newly appointed members, charging them to prioritize service to the school and approach their responsibilities with selflessness, passion, and discipline.

The oath was followed by speeches from the newly elected student council.The council employed effective communication to tell their story to the path of leadership and underscore fundamental qualities that exemplify leadership.

The speeches by the council members emphasized key themes such as resilience, the power of mastering one’s mindset, taking charge of one’s future, and the unwavering pursuit of passion and perseverance. They further added that all of these values helped them in their journey of self discovery and paved their way to the stage they shared that day. The personal anecdotes shared in the speeches added a sense of authenticity and relatability, resonating deeply with the young and impressionable students in the audience.The Student Council appointments also took an oath to uphold the Delhi Public School RK Puram’s motto  of Service Before Self’ and  make both the school and the country proud.

The newly appointed head boy and head girl proposed the vote of thanks, expressing their gratitude to the principal and teachers for their guidance and for giving them the opportunity to stand proud and shine. They also pledged to live up to the expectations placed upon them.

The event came to a close after the reverent rendition of the national anthem