St. Cecilia’s Public School
Class XII Farewell Ceremony
Session 2023-24
“Great is the art of beginning, but greater is the art of ending”
-Henry Wordsworth Longfellow
St. Cecilia’s Public School bid farewell to the outgoing batch of session 2023-24 on 20th January 2024 with overwhelming emotions. Class XI students organized the farewell ceremony for their seniors who are ready to tread on new paths to live their dreams and embark on their career journey. The fateful day commenced with the greetings and tilak of class XII students by their juniors as they arrived in campus dressed up in beautiful attires.
After the formal welcome of all and presentation of saplings to special guests-Chairman Sir, Madam Manager, Director Sir and Madam Principal, the programme formerly commenced in the beautifully decorated lush green school ground. Vihaan Gandhi, the outgoing Head Boy and Ivleen Kaur, the outgoing Head Girl took to the podium to deliver their heartfelt farewell address. They shared their fondest memories of their time at school and expressed gratitude to the Alma mater. They expressed their gratefulness to Madam Principal and to their teachers for all painstaking guidance and efforts at shaping them into capable individuals now ready to take on the world outside.
In the ceremonious address, Chairman Sir blessed the students with his noble ideas and words of inspiration beseeching students to create historic sagas of sources. Madam Principal in her address applauded the resilience exhibited by the students of the outgoing batch during the academic session. She emphasized that they should be compassionate, grateful and celebrate life with all its blessings. She also urged them to always uphold the school motto – “Education for knowledge, Wisdom, Character and Courage.” To be torchbearers of the Cecilian vision and accomplishments.
Soon after, the solemn occasion of handing over the mementoes was held accompanied by class photographs of joyous class XII on stage with the dignitaries. The highlight of the programme was the cultural treat staged by Class XI students, which was a nix of scintillating dance performances, theatrics, entertaining musical presentations, melodious songs and foot tapping numbers. The programme culminated with the performances by Class XI that poignantly portrayed the emotions of leaving school after a childhood spent in its loving portals. In nostalgia and reluctance but with hope and aspiration, the school staff and students bid adieu to Class XII and wished them luck for all they set out to do with wishes to see them return from time to time as successful alumni.
Thereafter, the much awaited lunch buffet was served which was relished by all present.