Holy Redeemer English Medium School, Belthangady
Holy Redeemer English Medium School

Investiture Ceremony

“Leaders are not born, they are made.”

A memorable Investiture Ceremony of Holy Redeemer English Medium School was held vibrantly on June 30th.

The event began by welcoming of the newly elected school cabinet members, squad leaders, and class representatives accompanied by the school band.
Rev. Fr. Dr. Roshan D’Souza, Judicial Vicar of Udupi Diocese and Parish Priest Of Holy Cross Church, Pamboor was the chief guest. The Joint Secretary Very Rev. Fr Walter D’Mello and Headmaster Rev. Fr Clifford Pinto were present.
The ceremony began solemnly with a prayer dance, followed by lighting of the lamp by the guests and cabinet incharge teachers. Teacher Elvita Pais interceded the intentional prayers.
Teacher Blendin Rodrigues wholeheartedly welcomed the gathering . The school cabinet for the academic year was innovatively inaugurated by the guests, by assembling the blocks, where each block signified the role of a leader.
The Headmaster led the significant oath of honor, which was taken up by all the leaders, who accepted the duties and responsibilities vested in them. This was followed by the most embracing moment of the event, where badges and sashes were conferred upon the leaders. The Correspondent invested the badges, the chief guest placed the sashes, and the Headmaster presented the flags and congratulated the leaders. The leaders later signed the School Cabinet Book of rules and regulations.
Teacher Pallavi introduced the School Cabinet members, while Teacher Renita Lasrado introduced Squad leaders and Class representatives.
The school cabinet, led by the School Pupil Leader Ms Riona Sequiera, narrated the oath to the other cabinet members, where they together pledged to abide by the responsibilities entrusted to them. The leaders then sang a song of cheer and commitment, boldly affirming, “We can!”
On behalf of the student leaders, School Pupil Leader delivered a speech expressing her gratitude for being elected and emphasized the responsible role of the cabinet in upholding the dignity of the school. The Headmaster introduced the Chief guest. Rev. Fr. Dr. Roshan D’Souza, who apprised the students with the qualities of a true leader and encouraged them to make wise use of every opportunity.
The Joint Secretary, in his motivational address, advised the students to balance academics and extracurricular activities for their overall development.  Teacher Lorna Lobo proposed the vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to all who contributed to the success of the event. Teacher Preetha D’Souza compered the program gracefully. The ceremony instilled a spirit of leadership and a sense of responsibility among the students, inspiring them to carry it forward into their future.