Investiture of new DAIS Student Council - Wednesday 26th October 2005

On Wednesday 26th October 2005, the new Student Council 2005 - 2006, the third for DAIS, was sworn in and the outgoing Council stepped down. As always on such occasions, the event evoked mixed emotions of sadness for students completing their terms, joy and pride for the new Council members, and intense awareness of students and faculty alike of the responsibility borne by the Student Council.

After a brief welcome by the Head of IBD, the Head Girl and Head Boy 2004 - 2005 spoke on behalf of the Council, before handing over. They thanked students, faculty, administration and the Chairperson for the support they received during their term. On a personal level, they expressed gratitude for the opportunity to gain experience of such important leadership roles, contribute to the growth of the school community, and learn and develop greatly as individuals in the process.

Mrs. Ambani thanked and shook hands with the departing Council members as they left the stage, and the new postholders paraded down the center of the Auditorium, to the accompaniment of triumphal music. They were called onto the stage in sequence, first the Student Council Co-ordinator and Vice Co-ordinator, then the others by House positions. Mrs. Ambani congratulated them and awarded badges, and the House Flags were handed over.

The new Council repeated their solemn vows, and the Head Girl and Boy made their acceptance speeches. They expressed their appreciation of the trust placed in them, thanked the previous Council for the foundation they had laid, looked forward to the challenges and opportunities to contribute, and closed with warm thanks to students, faculty, administration and Mrs. Ambani.

Congratulations to them, and no doubt they will fulfill the responsibilities and help further consolidate the House system and sense of community and family within the school.

Members of Student Council

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