Investiture Ceremony

Date                               : 13/06/2025

Day                                : Friday

Timings                         : 9:30 am to 10:45 am

Attendees                       : Learners of Grade 6 to A level, Teachers and Parents

Venue                            : Guindy Block Auditorium

Summary of the Session:

The Investiture Ceremony for the academic year 2025–2026 was conducted with grace and grandeur at Hindustan International School, Guindy. The event began with a formal procession of the newly elected student council members, followed by the arrival of the Chief Guest, Mr. Saravana Kumaran, IRS, along with Lt. General Bobby Mathews (Executive Director), Mr. Johnson Mathew (Dean – Academics), and Dr. Lalli C.K (Principal). The audience rose in honour of the dignitaries, reflecting the respect and pride that surrounded the occasion.

After the ceremonial singing of the School Anthem and an inspiring welcome address by the Principal, the Chief Guest was felicitated with a memento by the Executive Director. This was followed by the heart of the ceremony – the presentation of badges and sashes to the newly appointed school leaders, who took their oaths with confidence and commitment.

Student Leadership Inducted:

• Head Boy: Mohammed Yazdaan Ali

• Head Girl: Harshita Jain

• Sports Captains:
  • Hiresh Ram J

  • Shree Varshini

• Cultural and Club Captains:
  • Avantika Rajesh (Cultural Captain)
  • Beonica Jocelyn (Vice Captain – Cultural)
  • Hansika Govind (Eco Club Captain)
  • Shriya Manavalan (Editorial Club Captain)
• House Captains and Vice Captains:
  • Abraham Lincoln House (Integrity)
    • Captain: Nithin Kathiravan

    • Vice Captain: Amogha

  • Mahatma Gandhi House (Truth)
    • Captain: Sairam Murugan

    • Vice Captain: Simona Emmanuel

  • Margaret Thatcher House (Courage)
    • Captain: Ashwanth

    • Vice Captain: Annie Jerusha

Nelson Mandela House (Freedom)

• Captain: Vijesh R Gowda
• Vice Captain: Keerthi Priya C A

Each leader’s profile was read aloud, highlighting their individual achievements and aspirations, inspiring both peers and parents alike.

House Mentors Honoured:

• Abraham Lincoln House:
  • Jayalatha Singh

  • Anita Thomas

• Mahatma Gandhi House:
  • Sobhana Abraham

  • Priya Kalaivanan

• Margaret Thatcher House:
  • Mariegold Gwendolene Ruth

  • Esther Feddora Geta Kishore

• Nelson Mandela House:
  • Asha A.

  • Mythili Ramakrishnan

Following this, the Chief Guest, Executive Director, and Dean addressed the audience with speeches that encouraged the students to lead with integrity, humility, and vision. Their words resonated with the audience and served as guiding lights for the young leaders.

The Vote of Thanks was delivered, and the ceremony concluded with the National Anthem. As the dignitaries and student leaders exited the venue in a graceful march, a sense of pride and accomplishment lingered in the air.

The program concluded with a group photo session, where the newly elected student leaders posed with the dignitaries and house mentors. Parents were seen proudly capturing moments with their children, celebrating this special occasion. The joyful interactions and smiles during the photo session brought the event to a warm and memorable close.

A seed has been sown—our leaders will surely grow into towering trees, rooted in values, reaching for the skies, ready to lead and conquer new frontiers.