By OUR STAFF REPORTER
DEHRADUN, 23 Mar: The UKG Graduation ceremony at St. Joseph’s Academy was held in the school auditorium on 23rd March.The ceremony was poignant and had teachers, parents and students of UKG assembled with mixed emotions. Certificates were conferred upon a total of 274 graduates.
The Chief Guest for the occasion was Shachi Ghildiyal, Deputy Director IB.
Ghildiyal was accompanied by her husband Dr. Balkar Singh DC Panchkula, Haryana.
Also present on the occasion were Principal Rev. Bro Babu Varghese, Junior School Co-ordinator S. Hasan and the middle and Senior school co-ordinators.
The programme commenced with the lighting of the lamp by the Chief Guest.This was followed by a soulful prayer dance by the students of class IV.There were also dance performances by the youngest students of LKG and Grades I and V.
The Graduates were felicitated in this symbolic Ceremony by the Chief Guest, Principal and Co-ordinators. Parents captured the precious and enriching moments forever in their hearts. The School Counsellor, Dr.P.Verma also spoke on the occasion and stressed upon the need for the parents to focus on their child’s nutritional needs and not give in to their child’s demands.
In her address, Shachi Ghildiyal said it was heartening to see the young students and their parents full of joy.
Bro. Babu Varghese congratulated the students on their accomplishment and also praised all the participants for putting up a good show.
The programme concluded with the school song.
