The Investiture Ceremony - 2024
July, 10th 2024

"Leadership is the art of giving people a platform for spreading ideas that work."

The Investiture Ceremony held on July 10th, 2024, signifies the confidence and reliance that Vidyaniketan Public School invests in the newly elected office bearers.

The event commenced with an invocation song, setting the tone for the ceremony. The Elected Council members made their entrance into the venue accompanied by their proud parents, and were warmly applauded by their supportive fellow mates.

The esteemed chief guest, Ms. Saraswathi Kasturirangan, Chief Happiness Officer, Deloitte, was given a cordial reception by the academic leadership team. Ms. Vasuma S Achar, Principal, addressed the gathering highlighting the significance of the investiture ceremony, and the responsibilities that are affiliated with leadership. She urged the new leaders to uphold school's values and ethics.

The event continued with a speech delivered by Ms. Saraswathi Kasturirangan, who emphasized confidence, courage, and compassion as essential qualities of a true leader. She shared her inspiring journey from the corporate world to becoming a Chief Happiness Officer, encouraging aspiring leaders to pursue their passions.

Mr. Vijai Krishna Rajagopal, Director of Vidyaniketan Group of Institutions, delivered an inspiring speech highlighting a leader's perseverance, dedication, and commitment to excellence. He emphasized that leadership roles entail more than just titles; they carry responsibilities that demand integrity, compassion, and exemplary conduct.

Next, the leaders marched onto the stage to receive their badges and sashes in a captivating march-past led by the SPL - Boy and SPL - Girl.

Sr. Secondary Pupil Leaders

Position

Name

Class/Sec

SPL – Girl

Nandini G

12 C

SPL - Boy

Skanda H P

12 F

ASPL – Girl Chaithra M Murthy

11 E

ASPL – Boy B S Kanishka

11 F


High School Pupil Leaders

Position

Name

Class/Sec

HSPL – Girl Aabha Jitendra Kulkarni

10 B

HSPL - Boy Thanmay C

10 H

HASPL – Girl Kushi G Gowda

9 F

HASPL – Boy Aniketh G Bhat

9 G


Middle School Pupil Leaders

Position

Name

Class/Sec

MSPL – Girl Reethiksha M A

7 A

MSPL - Boy Shashank Lohith

7 D

MASPL – Girl Prarthana P

7 G

MASPL – Boy Vyom

7 D


 

Students Committee Members – 2024 - 2025

Positions

Senior Secondary

Secondary

Middle School

Student Editors

Visharad Sharma

12 F

Tejas N

10 B

Akhilesh Krishna

7 A

Anvitha S Bhatt

12 E

Smrithi Patil

10 I

Vinaya B

7 B

Cultural Secretary

Jayanth D J

12 C

C Chirag

10 I

R Suchith

7 F

Akshayaa Sivaram

12 E

Srusthti Vasisht

10 I

Mokshitha M

7 E

Sports Secretary

Arjun N

12 C

K Bharath Karthikeyan

10 G

Ritesh R Shanbhag

7 E

Panchhi Jain

11 F

Rachana Sarasu John

10 I

Kriti Raj

7 E

Discipline Leader

Aditya Gowda

12 D

Abhay D

10 A

Arjuna K R

7 C

Pratheeksha Pavan

12 C

Hemanya H P

10 B

Mahalasa M B

7 B

Head Volunteer

 

 

 

 

Pragna H G

10 F

Shashank M D

7 A

Paavani R Deshpande

10 A

Sharvani sharma

7 G

Vishnukanth U

10 F

 

 

 

Along with Student Council Members, captains and vice-captains for various houses and  respective teacher mentors were conferred with the House Badges.

House name

Teacher Mentors

Position

Student name

Class

Raman House

  • Mrs. Varsha P Jain
  • Mrs. Monika S Damle
Captain Nithesh Choudhary

12 E

M Rhythm

12 F

Arjun A Naik

10 E

Disha Dayananda

10 D

Darshan G

7 E

Varshini J

7 F

Vice-Captain Parikshit A Patel

11 F

B N Harshita Jain

11 F

Mohith R M

9 B

S Jagrati

9 E


House name

Teacher Mentors Position Student name

Class

Faraday House

  • Mr. Aswathappa B
  • Mrs. Shashikala. B C
Captain Yash Madhusudan Patel

12 F

Daksha B S

12 A

Tarun B L

10 B

H Dhanyatha

10 B

Navdeep Singh

7 H

Chythanya Amarnath

7 G

Vice-Captain Nachiketh R

11 C

Pranjali N

11 F

Siddharth D Murthy

9 I

Prarthana R

9 C


House name

Teacher Mentors Position Student name

Class

Newton House

  • Mrs. Hothur Sunitha
  • Mr. Shivanna. D
Captain Shreyas C S

12 F

Vidhula V

12 E

Rohan B V

10 A

Varsha N Dodamani

10 F

Anshumaan Vasishta

7 H

Parishma P

7 C

Vice-Captain Bhuvan Kumar V

11 B

Paavani A Gowda

11 F

Pratham N Dodamani

9 D

Thulasi A Mohan

9 H


House name

Teacher Mentors Position Student name

Class

Einstein House

  • Mrs. Saritha H
  • Mrs. Geetika Balchandani
Captain Sumuk M K

12 A

Anagha A

12 E

J Yashas Gowda

10 B

Anchal Mandanna P A

10 D

Ruchith R Heggade

7 B

Khushi N

7 D

Vice-Captain Aathmiya Shetty

11 E

Adithi Prashanth

11 F

Samarth S

9 I

Aditi S Kumar

9 A

 

The highlight of the event was the oath-taking ceremony of the newly elected council members. The oath was administered by Ms. Namitha, Faculty, Social Science Department. They pledged to perform their duties with integrity, honesty, and dedication. The Head Boy Skanda H P and the Head Girl Nandini G expressed their gratitude for the trust placed on them by the student community.  The newly elected Middle School Pupil Leaders, Shashank Lohith and Reethiksha M A delivered acceptance speeches on behalf of the Student Council members. Their speeches reflected the vision of the new leadership.

The newly elected leaders were bestowed with congratulatory messages by Ms. Sumitra Raghavan, Dean-Academics, and Mr. Vijai Krishna Rajagopal, the Director.

The ceremony concluded with a vote of thanks. On the whole, the investiture ceremony set a positive tone for the academic year 2024-25.