Convocation ceremony of class X and XII students of the Study Hall Center for Learning here on Friday.

The ceremony started with the welcoming of the chief guest regional director of NIOS. Dr. Anil Kumar Gupta And special guest Carlyle McFarland principal La Martiniere School.

Dr. Pratima Srivastava, the principal of Study Hall Center for Learning shared the percentages of the children with an emphasis that the numbers are not their priority.

The highest percentage was 90 and the average was 72. This was followed by a speech by the CEO of Study Hall Educational Foundation Dr. Urvashi Sahni. She explained how NIOS is a very progressive board which has been built on the belief that every child has a unique way of learning and should be given multiple ways to succeed.

She also congratulated the students on their academic achievements. A song – Purane din – by the students of Study Hall Center for Learning this speech. Special children from Study Hall’s DOSTI who had managed to pass class 10 were also a convocated. Suchita Singh with 90% was the topper. She is now preparing for JJ School of Art and also associated with a local NGO. Ayush was second and Sonali was third. Ayush is now studying in National School of Law, Delhi.

The students were given prizes and certificates.  This was followed by an English song – wrecking ball –  performance by the students.  Graduating students also shared their experience with the gathering and thanked the school.  A western dance was presented by the students as well

Dr. Anil Kumar Gupta said that he was overwhelmed by the performances by the students and applauded the efforts of the teachers and students. He quoted Buddha and said that we should be our own light and never stop dreaming big despite all the hurdles.