The Investiture and Achievers ceremony was held with great enthusiasm at Learning Paths School, Mohali. It was a way to honour the students who achieved great bounds and leaps in this academic session. Pints of proud parents hoarded the school auditorium on Friday, May 17, 2019 yearning to see the students receiving appreciation and awards. The ceremony celebrated all those who are a part of the school and those who have passed out. The evening was something to be looked forward by many. Achievements from all spheres, including the scholastic and co-scholastic areas were recognized. This was an opportunity to recognize and honour the students who had excelled in different areas of the school curriculum in the past academic session. Overall Achievers (Academics and Co-curricular activities) Sports Achievers (students who participated in the nationals in sporting events), Best Readers, students with 100% attendance and inter-school achiever’s all left the campus with trophies and certificates. Class 10 and 12 toppers were also honoured.  Also, the trophies were awarded to the Best House in different categories. Applauding students for their potential, abilities and leadership qualities the school student council was formed. There was an aura of expectancy as the beaming faces of the elected student council members welcomed the gathering.

The newly inducted council pledged to uphold with their utmost sincerity and never-say – die spirit. It was a moment of grandeur and gaiety when the newly elected Head Boy and Head Girl were handed over the school flag. The objective of the event was to expose the confidence, development of leadership qualities and sense of responsibility among the students. All the newly designated members took the oath, promised to serve the institution and perform their duties whole-heartedly and sincerely. The members were brimming with confidence to shoulder the assigned duties.

The school Principal, Ms Nutan Budhiraja congratulated the council members and encouraged them to display their duties in the ambit of resoluteness and, collaboratively build on their skills and competencies to achieve success. She also urged the council to express solidarity, positivity and perseverance to meet the higher standards of excellence. With a song that left the audience spellbound and a prodigious dance performance, the ceremony came to an end.

Piya Goel

Reporter Class IX