"The function of leadership is to produce more leaders, not more followers." -Ralph Nader
Lotus Valley International School, Gurgaon felicitated and celebrated the achievements of its extraordinary learners who made their mark through their hard work, commitment and became the true champions of the legacy of joyful learning in the grand Investiture Ceremony held on 18th May 2023
The occasion was graced by our esteemed school patron Dr Shayama Chona,Member of the Managing Committee ,Ms. Sureena Uppal and The Director-Principal, Ms.Anita Malhotra .
The Director-Principal, Ms. Anita Malhotra enlivened the gathering with her insightful address and shared the school’s outstanding Board Results for the academic session 2022-23 with the school average of 86.5% in Grade 12 and 90% in Grade 10 with 52 students making it to the 100 marks club.
She congratulated the newly nominated members and asked them to be responsible, loving and respectful towards one and all and create a healthy and conducive environment by finding inspiration and become better versions of themselves every day.
She beautifully encouraged non badge leadership inspired by the Father of the Nation Mahatama Gandhi who rose high without designation and became a true karm yogi.
Aryaman Bisht, the Former Head-Boy and Mahak Datta, the Former Head-Girl for the academic session 2022-23 shared their experiences as the torchbearers for the newly commissioned student body.
Dr. Shayama Chona,Ms. Sureena Uppal and Ms.Anita Malhotra along with Vice-Principals conferred badges and sashes upon the newly elected Student Body. It was a truly proud moment to have our dearest School Patron, Shayama Chona administer the oath to our new members of the Student Council Body.
Dr. Shayama Chona shared the most inspiring message of love and joy and that learners have limitless possibilities ahead of them. They could be the Prime Minster, Mahatama Gandhi or Churchill but they must remain joyful. She also encouraged them to be grateful to parents, school, and society. She shared that Love makes everything grow and that it can create a peaceful and harmonious world. She congratulated the nominated council members and urged them to be Captains of their ships whilst remaining humble. She also advised that I be replaced with We to create a strong Team.
Our sprightly learners raised the exultation by presenting Cadence, a musical harmony of beats. Jaanvi Paande, President and Anirudh Govindan, Vice President of the Student Council 23-24 to shared their grand vision followed by Shaurya Agarwal and Kaina Malik, the Head Boy and Head Girl 23-24 encouraged the most competent Student Council Body to embody a balanced unification of positive attitude, critical thinking, willingness to learn, team spirit and leadership.
The event was brought to a befitting closure with the National Anthem.