On the 10th of August, Vishavashanthi Gurukul World School witnessed an event that marked a new beginning—a day where leadership, responsibility, and unity took centre stage. The Investiture Ceremony for the academic year 2024-2025 was a momentous occasion, celebrating the election of our new student leaders and prefects. The event was not just a formal affair, but one filled with pride, purpose, and harmonious music that resonated throughout the school.
As our young leaders, a mix of experienced individuals and new faces eager to make their mark, marched confidently towards the stage, each step symbolized a promise—a promise to serve, lead, and inspire. The presentation of badges was a significant moment, marking the transition from students to leaders, each now carrying the responsibility of guiding their peers and contributing positively to the school community.
Our Head Boy and Head Girl delivered speeches that captivated the audience, inspiring every student to approach their duties with pride, compassion, and dedication. They spoke of leadership as not just a position of power, but as an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on those around them. Their words served as a reminder that the journey ahead will be filled with challenges, but with resilience, unity, and determination, these challenges can be turned into opportunities for growth and success.
The ceremony was a celebration of the ethos of Vishavashanthi Gurukul, where leadership is nurtured, and each individual is encouraged to rise to their full potential. The Head Boy Rohan emphasized the power of teamwork and the strength that comes from unity. His words highlighted the importance of working together to achieve common goals and reminded us that true leadership lies in the collective effort of the group.
The Head Girl Shreya Katariya focused on the qualities of resilience and kindness, urging everyone to be leaders not just in name, but in action. She emphasized that leadership is about lifting others, showing compassion, and facing challenges with courage. Her words resonated deeply, encouraging all to support one another and create an environment of mutual respect and growth.
Our proud houses—Agni, Prithvi, Jal, and Vayu—each played an essential role in this ceremony, embodying the core values of the school.
- Agni House, represented by the Phoenix, symbolizes resilience and rebirth. Their motto, “Arise, Awake & Stop Not Till the Goal is Reached,” reflects their unwavering dedication to achieving success.
- Prithvi House stands for peace and prosperity. Their motto, “Shanti Samridhi itihi haritaha rangaha,” embodies the spirit of the Earth, nurturing growth and tranquility.
- Jal House represents compassion and healing, akin to the element of water. Their motto, “Flowing towards excellence,” encourages a path of love, forgiveness, and continuous improvement.
- Vayu House symbolizes internal strength and intuition. Their motto, “Nil Desperandum,” meaning “Never give up,” represents their determination to overcome any obstacle with hope and faith.
The elected student council members of these houses are ready to take on the challenges of the year ahead, guiding the student body with passion and commitment.
As we reflect on this significant day, we are filled with confidence in our new leaders. The Investiture Ceremony marked the beginning of a joyful and productive academic year at Vishavashanthi Gurukul World School, a year where every student will have the opportunity to grow, lead, and make a difference.
Let us continue to nurture the future leaders of tomorrow, ensuring that every individual has the opportunity to shine. Here’s to a year filled with learning, leadership, and the joy of coming together as a strong, united school community.
MIT Vishwashanti Gurukul World School
Prefect Council 2024-25
Head Boy : Rohan George
Head Girl : Shreya Katariya
School sports captain – Male : Omraj Karle
School sports captain – Female : Kanishka M Maniya
School cultural captain – Male : Eshaan Khandelwal
School cultural captain – Female : Kristina Sabarna
| Jal | Vayu Agni | Prithvi | |
| House Captain – Male | Ketul Borda | Taran Parikh Pratyush Anand | Arnav Somvanshi |
| House Captain Female | Priya Patel | Kavya Ajitsaria Shaivi Mistry | Kanira Adlakha |
| House Sports Captain – Male | Darshil Bhadiyadra | Rayhaan Khurshid Manjra Shauryaveeersinh | Shivam Tejpal Gupta |
| House Sports Captain – Female | Naina Fernandes | Anwesha Mukherjee Khushi Mehtani | Vanshita |
| House Cultural Captain – Male House Cultural Captain – Female Deputy House Captain – Male | Chaitya Aditi Lodha SIddhant Navin Melant | Rohan Choudhari Nivaan Shroff Tonjour Hiya jain Naksh Bablani Arnav Nilesh Kutte | Sharva Yelnoorkar Mahi Shah Devansh Indalkar |
| Deputy House Captain – Female | Lavanya Charan | Harsifat Kaur Akshata Sinha | Rucha Bagade |
| Deputy House Sports Captain – Male | Aditya Kumar | Om Arora Abhiraj Kurade | Aman Mundada |
| Deputy House Sports Captain – Female | Aparna Sharma | Preesha Rajgor Mahek Hindocha | Anum Pande |
| Deputy House Cultural Captain – Male | Venkatesh Kore | Arnav Kathale Luca | Nikhil Gautam |
| Deputy House Cultural Captain – Female | Shriya Rajesh | Jennifer Leslie Trisha Gaikwad | Arohi Mundada |
| MYP 5 | Raj Punjabi | Shaurya Bagrecha Pranjal Patidar | Arindum Gai |
| MYP 4 | Rayan | Moksha Ranawat Upaasna Kothari | Aarya Waikar |
| MYP 3 | Moulik Maji | Ivaan Modi Kavish Bansal | Aananya Thakur |
| MYP 2 MYP 1 | Rachana Bagade Ojasvi Khandelwal | Sharayu Kalbhor Nivaan Kalra Khloee Sayed Sarmalkar Paavni Kathale | Aaliya Rahim Aleesha Gupta |
| PYP-House Captain | Harshdip H.Pawar | Aarnav Ronav Stambhampelli | Kiaash S.Sharma |
| PYP-House Captain | Zoe G. Wadekar | Neyasa A. Bansode Shivanjali V.Bhosale | Pavni Josh |
| PYP-Sports Captain | Kabir Agrawal | Aradhya D. Zara G. Wadekar Mhaske | Shlok M.Karopady |
| PYP-Cultural Captain | Avika V.Mangeshkar | Yajas Manware Vishvayanraj A. Kotkar | Viaan Singh |
