Primary Investiture

INVESTITURE CEREMONY (JUNIOR)- 2022-23 REPORT

Navy Children School, Chanakyapuri, solemnised the Investiture Ceremony of the Junior Wing for the academic year 2022-23 on September 20, 2022, in the school auditorium with great fanfare. Cmde A A Abhyankar, Cmde (NE), graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The function was also attended by Cmde Satish Shenai, NM, Commanding Officer, INS India, PTA members and the parents of the appointees.

The 36 elected torchbearers from class V, underwent a rigorous selection procedure which included a written test, interview and extemporary oration. The student troops marched with full zeal and enthusiasm.

The chief guest administered the Investiture oath to hold the school motto in high esteem. The proud parents’ happiness knew no bounds when the chief guest conferred the lapels, badges and sashes on the newly elected Student Council.

Suryaansh Bhargava and Aadya Kantwere appointed as junior head boy and junior head girl wheras Athang V Nadkarni and Ritisha Patel as junior deputy head boy and junior deputy head girl respectively.

Cmde A A Abhyankar exhorted the newly elected student council members to abide by the rules and regulations, enshrined in the school’s Prefectorial Constitution. He also underlined in his address that a good leader always leads the people towards the path of growth and carries the thought of wisdom. He urged the student council to lead by example.

The Junior Investiture Ceremony was conducted online from the school Video Conferencing room via Microsoft Teams on 30 September 21. 36 students were selected to be a part of the new team after clearing the written test, interview and extempore.

The Investiture Ceremony was also attended by the outgoing Prefectorial Council of 2020-21 which was present to pass the baton to their counterparts with the message to keep the NCS flag flying high. Principal, Mrs Oshima Mathur announced and handed over their stripes and tallies to the teacher representatives.

The students took an oath on being appointed as leaders. They promised to fulfil their duties and responsibilities with utmost sincerity. Principal ma’am congratulated and welcomed them as the Primary Prefectorial Council of 2021-22.

The school has an established House System aimed at fostering team spirit and healthy competition among students. The purpose is to encourage full participation in school activities by all students. It enhances pupil teacher relationships as members of each house, work together to gain valuable points. The students are divided into four houses –Himgiri, Nilgiri, Udaigiri and Vikrant. Each house is headed by a Captain and a vice Captain.