Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Aug 26: Delhi Public School (DPS) Jammu held its 19th Investiture Ceremony “Sankalp Se Netratv Ki Aur” with great zeal and enthusiasm on in the school premises, here.
Md. Yasin Chaudhary, Assistant Secretary, Ministry of Renewable Energy, Govt of India, New Delhi (School Alumni); Kuldeep Singh, President, J&K Rifle Association and Dr Kirti Bhushan Sharma Medical Superintendent, Jammu were the guests of honour on the occasion.
The event commenced with the Ganesh Vandana, a scintillating bharatnatyam performance, by the girls of classes VIII & IX which was followed by the decoration ceremony, wherein the distinguished guests conferred ceremonial sashes and and badges upon the newly inducted student cabinet -2017-18, and also honoured the school alumni for their achievements and keeping the school flag high.
The welcome address was delivered by the Principal DPS Jammu, Ruchi Chabra, which was followed by the address by the Headboy- Rajshri and the Head Girl- Rajnandini.
Thereafter, the students mesmerized the audience with a presentation of a Sufi song and the DPS song, which won the standing ovation from the audience.
The guest of honour, Mr Chaudhary recollected his days spent in his alma mater and attributed his success to the school.
The vote of thanks was delivered by SS Sodhi, Director, DPS Jammu, who highlighted the role of the DPS Society and particularly, of the parents, in the growth of their children.
Earlier, the Alumni report was read by the Deputy Headmaster, Ravi Kotroo and Neeraj Kaila, while the programme was anchored by Aashiya Iqbal and Tarini Mangotra of Classes X & VIII respectively, along with the teachers Manpreet Kour and Neha Mahajan, the senior faculty of the school.
The function ended with the National Anthem.