First Investiture Ceremony

"Leaders know the way, go the way and show the way" On the morning of 3rd September 2019, Gaurs International School held its *First Investiture Ceremony* to elect leaders from its senior most classes, who will guide the school's 3000+ strong student body into the next phase. The Chief Guests for the event were Colonel V. N. Thapar and Mrs. Tripta Thapar, parents of Kargil martyr Capt. Vijyant Thapar.

Parents of the students chosen as Cabinet Members and the guests of honour for the event were welcomed on a musical note. The illumination of the ceremonial lamp matched the radiance emanating from the elected members of the Student Council who then took their place on the stage. They were felicitated by the Chief Guests, Mrs. Manju Gaur - Director of Gaurs International School, Mr. Asheesh Kumar Sharma - CEO Gaurs Group of Schools and Mrs. Debaroti Bose - Principal of Gaurs International School.

The members of the Student Council, chosen via an elaborate and democratic electoral process, took their oath as their parents looked on, with pride shining in their eyes.

"I was in my school's Student Council for three years in various capacities. Today, I'm proud to see my son begin his journey too," said Mrs. Dhawan, a parent who came to celebrate her son's achievement despite being unwell. "The Head Girl, some prefects and House Captains are new to the school, yet our teachers and the authorities have trusted us with this responsibility. We are grateful and will keep the GIS flag aloft," commented Sushant Tyagi, who became the Secretary, Discipline Committee. The event culminated with a speech by Col. V. N. Thapar Mrs. Manju Gaur. Colonel Thapar encouraged students follow the path of discipline, moral courage and righteousness so that some day, parents and the nation would be proud of their thought and actions. Mrs. Gaur expressed her pride in the students and staff of Gaurs International School and blessed the Student Council with best wishes for the journey ahead.