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International Indian School Jeddah held its annual investiture ceremony recently. The event saw the induction of the student cabinet for 2023-24, where selected students were named to school and house captain posts, as well as the school’s elected prefectorial board.
The ceremony commenced with the remembrance of Allah, with Ashad of class 12 reciting verses of the Holy Qur’an followed by its translation.
The program then went ahead with the felicitation of chief guest Mohammad Hashim, consul Hajj and school observer, and Adeeba Shoeb. Students presented saplings to the guests as a token of appreciation and a symbol of hope and growth.
Chairman of the Management Committee Dr. Prince Mufti Ziaul Hasan also received the token of appreciation.
The program then continued with a march past by the newly appointed cabinet. Principal Dr. Muzaffar Hassan administered the oath of allegiance to the newly appointed students’ cabinet, who swore to serve their alma mater with utmost sincerity and to the best of their abilities.
The cabinet members were then conferred with badges, sashes and flags, followed by the prefects of classes 9-12, whose oath ceremony was administered by the respective vice principals of the boys and girls sections, Dr. Sayed ul Haq and Farhathunnisa.
An energetic fusion dance performed by students of the girls section was themed around women’s empowerment, followed by a motivational song, “Yeh Honsla Kaise Rukey,” sung by the girls choir of the school. The boys choir presented an enchanting song, “Something Just Like This,” to motivate the students.
The event also acknowledged the dedication and hard work of the teachers, as well as the outgoing house masters and mistresses, who were presented with certificates.
The newly appointed Head Boy Rayyan Mirza and Head Girl Shazia Patel passionately addressed the gathering and presented their innovative ideas for the school’s welfare.
In their respective speeches, the principal, school observer and management committee chairman motivated the students with their views, encouraging them to achieve their goals and dreams with full dedication.