Varanasi, Feb 25: A gentle blend of nostalgia, gratitude, and hope enveloped the Hall of Inspiration as Delhi Public School Varanasi bade a heartfelt farewell to its outgoing Class XII batch of the academic session 2025–26. The ceremony stood as a meaningful celebration of journeys completed and dreams ready to take flight.
The programme commenced with a poised welcome by Vice Heads Reyansh Khanna and Aadya Chaturvedi, whose poetic anchoring set a reflective and warm tone for the morning. The gathering extended a gracious welcome to the school leadership, dignitaries, teachers, and students—each a vital part of the shared DPS journey.
The presence of the Chief Guest, Mr. Ujjaval Buch, Founder of Human Connections HR Consulting LLP and United Minds, added intellectual and emotional depth to the occasion. His distinguished work in leadership development, human behaviour, and spiritual inquiry resonated strongly with the spirit of the farewell.
The ceremonial lighting of the lamp marked an auspicious beginning, symbolising wisdom, enlightenment, and new beginnings. Addressing the gathering, Principal Learner-in-Charge Ms. Munmun Sen Gupta encouraged students to carry forward the values of integrity, resilience, and purposeful leadership as they step into the world beyond school. Learning Leader Ms. Kiran Sharma echoed this sentiment, describing the farewell as a celebration of transformation—learners evolving into confident individuals ready to shape their futures with clarity and conviction. The Visionary’s Address by the Director, Mr. Siddharth Rajgarhia, further inspired students to move ahead with discipline, focus, and purpose.
Cultural performances added vibrancy to the ceremony, with an evocative opening dance and a high-energy fusion performance later in the programme, beautifully capturing both nostalgia and youthful dynamism.
A key highlight was the Chief Guest’s address, offering profound insights into leadership, human connections, and conscious living—leaving students with reflections to carry far beyond classrooms and corridors.
One of the most touching segments, “Threads of Remembrance – Navchetna,” witnessed the distribution of commemorative school T-shirts by the Director, the Principal Learner-in-Charge, and the Samarpan Learning Leader. The gesture symbolised shared memories, values, and an enduring bond with the institution.
The ceremony also celebrated individuality and excellence through the Institutional Laurels, honouring students for their diverse talents, leadership qualities, and contributions to school life. The winners of the top six titles were:
● Ms. DPS 2026 – Harsh Raj
● Mr. DPS 2026 – Pranjal Kushwaha
● Numero Uno – Aprameyah N. Pandey
● Prima Donna – Samriddhi Singh
● Mr. Popular – Parth Mehrotra
● Ms. Popular – Genu Lona
Special Titles:
● Jane of All – B. Madhavi
● Jack of All – Manav Kejriwal
● Ballerina – Navya Rai
● Wordsworth – Annanya Kashyap
● Techie – Garvit Anand
● Score Stalker (Male) – Devansh Seth
● Score Stalker (Female) – Swasti Singh
● Brainiac – Vedansh Singh
● Quizzard – Paawani Singh
● Versace – Dev Vasudev
● Mozart – Indira Gamlin
● Sagacious – Muskan
● Perspicacious – Siddhi Jagota
● Da Vinci – Sakshi Kumari
● Paladin – Shashwat Pandey
● Pacifist – Vanaya Mehrotra
● Million Dollar Smile – Mahi Sen
● Mr. Dashing – Pranav Sharma
● Ms. Elegant – Sonakshi Khanna
● Paparazzo – Darshil Keshari
● The Steadfast – Krish Yash Raj
Adding emotional depth, students shared heartfelt reflections, revisiting memories, friendships, and life lessons nurtured at DPS Varanasi. This was followed by a Reel of Reminiscence, a visual journey through cherished moments—evoking smiles, laughter, and misty eyes.
The ceremony concluded with a gracious Vote of Thanks by Aarohi of Grade XI, acknowledging the leadership, teachers, organisers, performers, and above all, the outgoing students-who leave behind not just classrooms, but legacies of learning and laughter.
More than a farewell, the ceremony stood as a celebration of growth, resilience, and hope. Delhi Public School Varanasi wishes the Class 12 batch of the academic session 2025–26 courage in their choices, clarity in their dreams, and success in every chapter that lies ahead.