MUSCAT: Indian School Wadi Kabir Cambridge International held the Investiture Ceremony on the 12th of September  2022 to induct the newly appointed School Council for the academic session 2022 – 2023. The evening began with the traditional lamp lighting ceremony as a tribute to the Almighty. The investing of the badges signifies the reliance and confidence that the School consigns in the newly invested office bearers. The evening commenced with cheering and applause from parents, educators, and loved ones. The event was graced with the august presence of the Chief Guest Mr . M P Vinoba – Senior Principal and the  Education Advisor – Board of Directors of the Indian Schools, Sultanate of Oman. 

Mrs. Gargi Chugh, Hon. President of the School Management Committee, Principal D N Rao , Shashikala  Prabhat the Vice Principal, esteemed members of the ISWKi School Management Committee and the parent community was present at the grand ceremony. 

There was a warm welcome to one and all by the very talented band who escorted the Chief Guest and all  the dignitaries to the venue. Through a rigorous and confidential voting system the School proudly announced its 37 promising Council Members. Donning the hat of honor, resilience and pride, the newly inducted Council Members participated in an oath-taking ceremony wherein, they promised to uphold the spirit of the School’s vision and shoulder their responsibilities with dedication and determination. Each of the student Council Member took the pledge of allegiance which further reflected the School’s motto of  “Nurturing World Citizens, ready to take on the challenges of the future”. 

The Chief Guest for the occasion Mr. . M P Vinoba delivered an inspiring and motivational address to our  young leaders, shared the importance of responsibility bestowed upon each of them and emphasized that- ‘Leadership is not a matter of position, rather action.’  

Hon. President, Mrs. Gargi Chugh congratulated the newly appointed Council Members on their achievements and shared wise words of wisdom and knowledge on how to perform duties with commitment and sincerity.  

The ceremony was wrapped up by felicitating the true mentors of these young leaders – the educators of  ISWKi, in recognition of their excellent commitment to training students to score A* across various subjects in the IGCSE – Year 2, Cambridge Board Examination 2021-2022 . 

The program progressed with an energetic dance performance by the little learners and was followed by a  vote of thanks by the Head Girl Miss Mannat Ajmani and Head Boy Master Munir Shaikh. The programme concluded with the National Anthems of both India & Oman and with the ethos that ISWKi  strongly believes in  

“Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.”