The
Annual Award Presentation Ceremony for the academic year 2025–2026 was held on
10 July 2026 with great enthusiasm and dignity. The Chief Guest for the
occasion was Dr. Anurag Puri, Additional Director and Unit Head, Department of
Urology and Kidney Transplant, Fortis Hospital, Delhi, and a distinguished
alumnus of St. Columba's School.
The
ceremony commenced at 9:00 a.m. with the traditional lighting of the ceremonial
lamp, followed by a warm welcome address by the students. The proceedings were
compered by Arnav Ahuja and Aaron Adrian Chug of Class XII. The school band
enthralled the audience with a captivating musical performance, after which the
prestigious awards were presented by Mr. N. Chopra and Br. Fernandes.
A
special highlight of the event was the release of the school's e-magazine, The
Columban, by the Chief Guest.
In
his inspiring address, Dr. Anurag Puri encouraged the young Columbans to work
diligently, remain optimistic, and persevere in the pursuit of their goals. He
reminded the students that success is not a sprint but a marathon, requiring
patience, determination, and resilience. Emphasizing that education is the
foundation of success, he expressed his heartfelt gratitude to his alma mater
for nurturing him into a confident, compassionate, and well-rounded individual.
The
ceremony concluded with the Vote of Thanks proposed by Mr. N. Chopra.
The
school expresses its sincere gratitude to Br. Fernandes and Mr. N. Chopra for
their constant guidance, encouragement, and unwavering support. Heartfelt
thanks are also extended to the teachers, members of the administrative staff,
and, above all, our patrons, whose invaluable cooperation and dedication
contributed immensely to the successful organization of the event.