Investiture Ceremony at Don Bosco Lonavla 2024-25

By Priya Shinde & Pallavi Goje

Don Bosco High School & Junior College, Lonavla conducted its Investiture Ceremony for the new academic year 2024-25 on 28 June 2024. The newly elected School & College leaders took the pledge to uphold the motto of the School & College, “Virtue Kindles Strength” in high regard and esteem.

The Ceremony began with the welcoming of the guests, teachers and students by the compere. The newly-appointed council members were administered their respective oaths underscoring the importance of their role in maintaining the values and standards set by the school. They promised to serve the Institution and perform their duties with Integrity, Faith and Excellence. They were conferred with sashes and badges. Flags were handed over as a symbolic representation of handing over responsibility to the new Office bearers.

Chief Guest of the Ceremony Fr. Blany Pinto, Rector of the Institution, congratulated the newly elected leaders and stressed on “Leading by Example”. He declared the House Points System for the academic year 2024-25 open.

On behalf of all the leaders, the newly elected School and College Captain Master Angel D’mello thanked all the students and staff for bestowing faith in them and assured to do the best towards the progress of the school in conduct, studies and games. He also thanked all the people involved in the coordination and execution of the programme, especially those who worked backstage. Gayatri Pathare, the college vice-captain, expressed her gratitude and happiness: “I’m overwhelmed to be chosen as vice-captain. I look forward to making a positive impact and elevating our college’s achievements. This opportunity feels like a dream come true.”

The solemn ceremony concluded by thanking the Almighty for his Grace and Blessings. The Compere urged all to carry the Spirit of Don Bosco in their hearts and make it a guiding light which will shine and radiate through them and around them; Not only in the School and College but also in their families, neighbourhood and in the world.