Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 18: St. Mary’s Infant Convent School (SMICS) Jammu held a colossal event in the glorious presence of venerated guests at Govt Polytechnic Auditorium to applaud the triumphs of students who excelled in scholastic and co-scholastic arenas throughout the year as well as to inspirit its little ones by commencing Christmas celebrations.
Dr Ritu Singh, Pro-vice chairperson, DPS Jammu and founding chairperson, FICCI FLO Jammu-Kashmir & Ladakh was the chief guest. Rev Fr. TS Jacob, Principal, St. Francis HSS Akhnoor was the guest of honour. Rev. Fr. TK Kuriakose, Parish Priest, St. Peter’s Church, Esther William, Principal, Alexander Memorial School, and Johnny William, IG (retd.) were among the special guests.
Chairperson, Anna Mary, Director School, Anthony Ignatius and Principal Sheetal Anthony welcomed the special guests to the extravagant ceremony.
The ceremony commenced with a thanksgiving prayer service conducted by Rev. Fr. Kuriakose, which was followed by the lighting of the ceremonial lamp by the luminaries. The cultural spectacle to mark the distinguished accomplishments of students consisted of a rich medley of enthralling music, dance, and drama items by tiny tots adorned in colorful costumes.
Students from playway to class 3rd participated with full verve and vigor in an array of riveting performances. The highlight of the event included prodigious drumming performances by the maestro duo of Adrian Raj Anthony and Andrew Raj Anthony, the previous head boys and alumni of SMICS. The dynamic and mesmerizing cultural fiesta culminated into a grand finale with a splendid Christmas tableau.
The chief guest, Dr Ritu Singh lauded the achievers as well as staff and management of the School for their exemplary efforts to ensure holistic growth and development of children of the town.
Rev Fr. TS Jacob gave accolades to the team of SMICS for working tirelessly to make a difference in the lives of myriads of young students.