On the 20th of April, Baita Higher Secondary School appeared to be at its best. The whole school had been well swept and cleaned. The hall was decorated with flags, festoons of leaves and streamers of colored papers. The pathways were laid with red gravel. The furniture had been re-polished. The school peon had his new uniform on, and the Head Clerk was smartly dressed. The Headmaster looked happy and pleasant as usual. The teacher seemed to be busy and full of good humour; and the students also appeared very happy.
It was a grand occasion in the history of the school, because the Governor was to give away the prizes. For this purpose a fine carpet had been spread on the dais. A table, decorated with a richly embroidered table-cloth and a number of vases full of beautiful flowers, was placed there. The boys were all seated on benches arranged in front of the platform. Near the platform, there were chairs for guests. The boys who had won prizes were given special seals near the platform; while those who were to take part in the various performances had a whole classroom near the hall to themselves.
The guests began to pour in at about four. The guardians of the boys were the first to come. Vakils turned up next. Then came high officials and the gentry of the town. Last of all arrived the Governor accompanied by his wife. They were received at the gate by the Headmaster and members of the Governing Body of the School and were profusely garlanded. After this, they were conducted to their seats on the dais. Before they took their seats there, all the boys and guests stood up and clapped their arrival heartily.
The proceedings began with the singing of ‘Vande Mataram’ which was sung by our school boys, to which all listened standing up.
Then the Headmaster came forward and read out the School Report for the year. The report was very interesting and gave a good account of the progress the school had made in sports and studies during the year. It spoke of the brilliant results the students had shown in the Higher Secondary Examination.
After the Report had been read, some performances were given. First of all, the famous song depicting the bravery of the Rani of Jhansi was recited in a sweet, clear voice by a student of the sixth class. After this there were sung some patriotic songs in Hindi. Next came recitations in English. One of the little boys recited one of Kipling’s most inspiring poems. The Dramatic Club of the school staged a one-act play, which dealt with the blessings of national integration.
After the play the Governor gave away the prizes which consisted mostly of books, stationery and other articles. When the prizes had been given away, the Governor made his closing speech. He said that he was very pleased with the progress the school had made during the last year. He congratulated the Headmaster and the staff on the brilliant results the school had shown in the University examination. He congratulated also the prize-winners as well as the boys who had taken part in the performances. He closed his speech with the remark that the boys, who had not received any prizes that year, should not at all be disheartened but try to win them next year.
The function came to a close with the singing of the National Anthem Jana Gana Mana and with loud shouts of Jai Hind! Jai Hind! Then the guests were entertained at an enjoyable tea-party.
It was a grand occasion in the history of the school, because the Governor was to give away the prizes. For this purpose a fine carpet had been spread on the dais. A table, decorated with a richly embroidered table-cloth and a number of vases full of beautiful flowers, was placed there. The boys were all seated on benches arranged in front of the platform. Near the platform, there were chairs for guests. The boys who had won prizes were given special seals near the platform; while those who were to take part in the various performances had a whole classroom near the hall to themselves.
The guests began to pour in at about four. The guardians of the boys were the first to come. Vakils turned up next. Then came high officials and the gentry of the town. Last of all arrived the Governor accompanied by his wife. They were received at the gate by the Headmaster and members of the Governing Body of the School and were profusely garlanded. After this, they were conducted to their seats on the dais. Before they took their seats there, all the boys and guests stood up and clapped their arrival heartily.
The proceedings began with the singing of ‘Vande Mataram’ which was sung by our school boys, to which all listened standing up.
Then the Headmaster came forward and read out the School Report for the year. The report was very interesting and gave a good account of the progress the school had made in sports and studies during the year. It spoke of the brilliant results the students had shown in the Higher Secondary Examination.
After the Report had been read, some performances were given. First of all, the famous song depicting the bravery of the Rani of Jhansi was recited in a sweet, clear voice by a student of the sixth class. After this there were sung some patriotic songs in Hindi. Next came recitations in English. One of the little boys recited one of Kipling’s most inspiring poems. The Dramatic Club of the school staged a one-act play, which dealt with the blessings of national integration.
After the play the Governor gave away the prizes which consisted mostly of books, stationery and other articles. When the prizes had been given away, the Governor made his closing speech. He said that he was very pleased with the progress the school had made during the last year. He congratulated the Headmaster and the staff on the brilliant results the school had shown in the University examination. He congratulated also the prize-winners as well as the boys who had taken part in the performances. He closed his speech with the remark that the boys, who had not received any prizes that year, should not at all be disheartened but try to win them next year.
The function came to a close with the singing of the National Anthem Jana Gana Mana and with loud shouts of Jai Hind! Jai Hind! Then the guests were entertained at an enjoyable tea-party.
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