Garhwal Post Bureau
Dehradun, 5 Feb: Tula’s International School bid a warm and nostalgic farewell to its outgoing Class XII batch (2025–26), in an evening marked by emotions, celebration, and fond memories. The farewell was organised by the students of Class XI, who curated a memorable programme filled with gratitude, joy, and camaraderie within the school premises.
The ceremony began with the welcome and felicitation of the Headmaster, Raman Koushal, followed by the traditional lamp lighting ceremony. A solo musical performance set the tone for the evening, leading into a group song presented by the Class XI students. One of the most engaging segments, the Truth Revealing Session, unfolded bittersweet memories and candid reflections about the Class XII journey, drawing both smiles and nostalgia from the gathering.
During the ceremony, several titles were conferred upon deserving students in recognition of their unique qualities and contributions. The honours included Mr Congeniality Gopal Rathi and Ms Congeniality Aakriti Vishwakarma; Mr Versatile Sahil Vats and Ms Versatile Surbhi Chaudhary; Mr Confident Raj Chaudhary and Ms Confident Kashvi; Mr Punctual Pratham Negi and Ms Punctual Nandani Jaiswal; Mr Decent Naman Rathi and Ms Decent Megha; Mr Book Worm Mithoun and Ms Book Worm Nandani Jaiswal; Mr Talented Darshil Surana and Ms Talented Palak Sharda. Musical excellence was recognised with Mr Melodious Achalraj Pandey and Ms Melodious title shared by Prisha Sethi and Diya Sasmal. The endurance titles went to Harsh Kumar and Damia Jain, while Spark of the Evening honours were awarded to Gurmeet and Aviral Shukla in the boys’ category and Kashvi in the girls’ category. The coveted titles of Mr Tula’s and Ms Tula’s were proudly bagged by Akshat Agarwal and Prisha Sethi, respectively.
Adding glamour to the evening was the much-awaited three-phase ramp walk, in which participants were introduced with personalised compliments, celebrating their individuality. This segment was followed by three rounds of fun-filled games that kept the spirit lively. A special musical performance by the teachers—featuring the Headmaster, the Dean of Activities, and the Dean of IT—added a heartfelt and memorable touch to the programme.
The audience was then addressed by Head Boy Akshat Agarwal and Head Girl Prisha Sethi, who delivered moving speeches expressing gratitude towards their mentors and sharing cherished memories of their school life. This was followed by emotional addresses from the Cultural Secretaries, Sahil Vats and Surbhi Chaudhary, who thanked the institution for shaping their personalities and journeys.
In his inspiring address, the Headmaster encouraged students to embrace future challenges with courage and resilience. Drawing from the values reflected in the CBSE English texts Flamingo and Vistas, he emphasised empathy, perseverance, integrity, and responsibility, urging students to carry these lessons forward in their lives.
The evening concluded with a cake-cutting ceremony involving the Class XII students, dignitaries, and teachers, followed by a gala dinner.
