Essence International School, Nagpur, organised its Investiture Ceremony 2026 on 15 July 2026 at 11:30 a.m. with great enthusiasm and dignity. The ceremony marked the formal induction of the newly elected Student Council members and celebrated the values of leadership, discipline, responsibility, and service. The event was graced by the Guest of Honour, PSI Vijay Nimbade, Wadi Police Station, in the august presence of the Directors Mr. Vijay Menon & Mrs. Dr. Hema Menon, Principal Mrs. Beena Menon, Quality Coordinator Mrs. Jayashri Sastri, Vice Pricipals Mrs. Arpana Wilson (Secondary) & Mrs. Shashiprabha Suryawanshi (Pre-Primary & Primary), Academic Incharge Mrs. Zanisha Raja, teachers and students.
The programme commenced with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp, symbolising the triumph of knowledge over ignorance, followed by a soulful prayer and welcome song presented by the school choir. The guests were warmly welcomed with saplings as a token of gratitude. The ceremony continued with the felicitation of the Guest of Honour, PSI Vijay Nimbade, Wadi Police Station, in the august presence of the Directors Mr. Vijay Menon & Mrs. Dr. Hema Menon, Principal Mrs. Beena Menon, Quality Coordinator Mrs. Jayashri Sastri. The comperer Mrs. Snigdha Adya highlighted
the significance of leadership and inspired students with motivational thoughts and quotations on responsibility and service.
The highlight of the ceremony was the pinning of badges to the newly elected Student Council members, including the School Captain (Ms. Anvesha Khade – Secondary & Ms. Lavanya Dhote – Primary), Vice-Captain (Mst. Viraj Wagh – Secondary & Ms. Amaya Upase – Primary), Discipline Captain (Ms. Navya Tupekar), Sports Captain (Mst. Dheirya Tondon), Troop Leaders (Mst. Rajveer Kinhekar), Company Leader (Ms. Bhargavi Charde), House Captains, Vice-Captains, Prefects, and other office bearers representing the four houses with their In-charge teachers- Mrs. Kanchan Tiwari (Agni house) , Mrs. Shrutika Agarwal (Vayu house), Mrs. Apeksha Sadafale (Pruthvi house), and Mrs. Syama Madhu (Varun house). The council members proudly received their badges from the dignitaries and pledged to uphold the values and traditions of the school. The School Captain then administered the Oath of Office, where all student leaders promised to perform their duties with honesty, discipline, dedication, and integrity. The students were also trained under the able leadership of Sports In-charge Mr. Sadashiv Boldhan, along with the Sports Department team, whose consistent practice sessions and careful coordination ensured a disciplined and well-executed March Past, adding dignity and grandeur to the Investiture Ceremony.
During the ceremony, Director Mr. Vijay Menon addressed the gathering and explained the significance of the Investiture Ceremony as a platform to develop leadership qualities and a sense of responsibility among the newly elected student council members. He highlighted the importance of teamwork, coordination, discipline, cleanliness, and accountability in becoming successful leaders. Referring to international sporting
events such as the FIFA World Cup, he emphasised that success is achieved through unity, dedication, discipline, and collective effort. He also encouraged students to embrace digital learning and digital business opportunities, inspiring them to acquire digital skills, think creatively, and become future-ready innovators and entrepreneurs. His motivating words urged students to use technology wisely and contribute positively to society through responsible leadership.
The ceremony concluded with a heartfelt vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to the Chief Guest, Guest of Honour, Directors, Principal, Quality Coordinator, teachers, non-teaching staff, Sports In-charge, students, and everyone who contributed to the successful organisation of the event. The Investiture Ceremony 2026 proved to be an inspiring and memorable occasion that instilled confidence, leadership, and a deep sense of responsibility among the student leaders. It marked the beginning of a new journey of service and commitment, inspiring every student to lead with integrity, responsibility, and compassion.
