Visibly delighted by the august occasion, Gupta described the ceremony as a moment of mixed emotions, marking an important transition in the students’ lives.
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Springdales School, Dhaula Kuan held the farewell and Citation Ceremony for the outgoing Class of 2026 on Saturday. The event was presided by Himanshu Gupta, IAS, Secretary, CBSE, New Delhi as the Chief Guest.
Visibly delighted by the august occasion, Gupta described the ceremony as a moment of mixed emotions, marking an important transition in the students’ lives. He encouraged the students to cherish friendships, nurture social capital and keep the spirit of learning alive throughout their lives.
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Emphasising the importance of contribution over competition, he urged the students to aspire not just to seek jobs, but to become givers of opportunities.
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Welcoming the gathering that included proud parents, members of the Management Board, and distinguished guests, Priti Mehra, Officiating Principal, Springdales School, Dhaula Kuan highlighted that the ceremony was not merely a celebration of academic success, but a
tribute to the students’ holistic growth, strong values, and well-rounded personalities shaped over the years at Springdales.
Adding to the grace of the occasion, the School Choir captivated the audience with an inspiring rendition of “Yeh Hausla”, beautifully echoing themes of hope, dreams, and the limitless possibilities that await beyond the horizon.
Quoting Pandit Ravi Shankar’s widely recognised phrase ‘This is the time for you to dream’, Dr. A. Sankara Reddy, Chairperson, Springdales School, Dhaula Kuan, advised students to remain confident, honest and dedicated towards their goals while never wavering from their responsibilities.
In the true Springdalian way, Priti Mehra, Officiating Principal, read out the citations of each student highlighting his/her contribution to the school life while the Class Teacher lit the ceremonial lamp symbolizing the student’s journey ahead with the blessings of the teachers.
Placing their lamps around the globe, the students pledged to uphold the ideals of the school and strive for International Friendship, Brotherhood and Peace in keeping with the school motto ‘Vasudhev Kutumbkum’.
The function concluded with all linking arms with one another and swaying to the tunes of the time-honoured Scottish ditty ‘Auld Lang Syne’, a befitting song as the students stand at the threshold of new beginnings.
The Vote of Thanks was proposed by Dr. Neerja Sharma, Manager, Springdales School, Dhaula Kuan.
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