Head Girl
2023-2024

If I were to describe how I feel at this moment in just one word, it would be “surreal”. We have crossed out days on our calendars, burnt the midnight oil, bonded over shared passions and anxieties— waiting for this day to come. Yet, now that the time has come to say goodbye, it’s harder than we imagined. It feels like yesterday that we walked into school for the first time, wide-eyed and nervously clutching our oversized backpacks.

And here we stand today, on the brink of a new chapter. How did we get here so fast? It’s humanly impossible to sum up 13 years of memories in just a few minutes, but these red bricked walls have always stood by, watching over us. They didn’t just witness our growth; they absorbed our laughter, our tears, our secrets whispered in corridors, and our silent prayers before exams.

We have been fortunate to be surrounded by people who helped us reach new heights and planted the seeds of hope and humility in our lives. To our Principal, Sr. Gracy Paul, and the Sisters of the Community, thank you for inspiring us throughout our odyssey with your kindness and compassion, which has helped us grow into conscientious individuals. Dear parents, you have supported us through every setback, guided us through every dilemma and loved us unconditionally through it all. We owe whomever we are today to you. Dear teachers, thank you for nurturing us into empowered young minds.

You have broadened our horizons and our lives will forever be imbued with the lessons and love you have imparted. A huge thank you to our administrative staff and our helpers. You have exemplified what it means to serve with love, and your smiles will always be ingrained in our minds. A shout out to our lovely juniors.

You have been nothing short of amazing, with your creative ideas and enthusiastic spirit.

Thank you for making today’s programme unforgettable. And now, to my incredible batchmates, the graduating class of 2025. The journey we’ve shared has been an extraordinary roller coaster. From silly conversations to late night heart to hearts— we've grown together. We’ve shared carefree times and we’ve stood by each other through thick and thin.

From dancing till the Claudine Hall shook, to the angelic harmonies of our choir; from the creativity of writers and actors, to the grit of athletes among us; from painting in our art files to creating animations; from the goosebump-stimulating nukkad nataks to meticulous event planning, we have ventured into new territories. Needless to say, our time here won’t be defined by the accolades we won or the grades we achieved, but by the relationships we nurtured and the lessons we learnt.

Stepping into the next chapter is equal parts scary and exciting. But so was entering junior school and every other ‘first’. Our small acts of courage have led us here and I’m confident that each one of us has what it takes to build the life we’ve dreamt of- with courage and kindness.

As Bunny said, “Main udna chahta hoon, daudna chahta hoon, girna bhi chahta hoon, bas rukna nahi chahta," and while we’re excited to fly into the future, with the wings we metamorphosed into under the shade of our alma mater, a part of me wishes we could freeze time and hold on to the joys, pains, and friendships that shaped us. Because no matter where life takes us, this red-bricked building will always feel like home. Thank you for everything and I wish you all the best!

Rishika Jain
Head Girl

2023-2024