Tiny Steps, Big Dreams: Graduation Ceremony and Family Jamboree of DAV Kindergarten
Date: Feb 22nd, 2026
DAV Kindergarten School joyfully celebrated its Graduation Ceremony and Family Jamboree for the academic session 2025/26 at Buddha Hall on February 21. The cheerful programme brought together students, parents, teachers and distinguished guests to mark a memorable milestone in the lives of the young graduates.
The event was graced by the Chief Guest, Sister Deepa CJ, Principal of St. Mary’s School. Among the distinguished guests present were Sr. Rufina and Mr. Shalaj Tater, Managing Director at RBC Capital Markets in New York; Guest of Honour and DAV Chairperson Shree Anil Kedia; Principal Dr. Bhubaneswari Rao; CAO Ms. Vijaya Tater; and SSO Mr. Prashant Samal. Their presence added warmth and significance to the celebration.
All graduating UKG students were proudly honoured with Graduation Certificates presented by the Chief Guest, Special Guests and the Guest of Honour in the presence of school authorities and proud parents. The formal session began with a warm welcome to the guests, followed by the traditional Vedic ritual of lighting the lamp, the singing of the National Anthem, and a welcome speech delivered by Kindergarten Co-ordinator Ms. Shanti Gurung.
The cultural segment filled the hall with joy and excitement as the young learners presented delightful performances. UKG ‘A’ students performed a lively dance titled I Learn a New Dance, while the LKG students staged a charming musical play based on the theme What Goes Around Comes Around. UKG ‘A’ also presented a beautiful Manifestation song, and UKG ‘B’ entertained the audience with a dance on the Nepali song Ukhumai Banayo. One of the most heart-warming moments of the programme was the special joint performance by students and teachers on the song Hum Saath Saath, which symbolised unity and togetherness.
Representing the parents’ community, Ms. Anu Agrawal and Ms. Yaga Kumari Shrestha added further charm to the celebration with graceful solo dance and song performances. The audience warmly appreciated every presentation by the students, teachers and parents.
The delightful performances by the tiny toddlers created many beautiful memories for everyone present in the auditorium. In a touching moment, a few representative UKG graduates shared heartfelt “Thank You” messages, which deeply moved both teachers and parents.
Addressing the gathering, Chief Guest Sister Deepa CJ expressed her happiness at being part of such a joyful occasion in a respected institution like DAV Kindergarten. She praised the children for their wonderful performances and appreciated the nurturing environment provided by the school. She congratulated the graduating students, their parents, teachers and the entire school community, wishing the young learners great success in the years ahead.
Mr. Shalaj Tater also shared his appreciation for being invited to such a memorable event, which reminded him of his own school days in Nepal. He congratulated the graduates and acknowledged the important roles played by teachers, parents and the school management in shaping the children’s achievements. He also shared thoughtful reflections on kindergarten education, drawing connections between experiences in Nepal and New York.
Overall, the celebration was a proud and joyful occasion for the entire DAV family as they witnessed the growth and happiness of the children. On behalf of the Kindergarten team, Ms. Manju Pun delivered the vote of thanks. The formal programme concluded with a cheerful cake-cutting ceremony. The event was gracefully moderated by Madhav Sah (Grade XI ‘C’) and Jiya Jha (Grade XI ‘A’).
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