Avenir 2021, nine-day Global career guidance event, organized by Indian School Al Wadi Al Kabir under the aegis of the Board of Directors, Indian Schools in Oman, drew to a close on Sunday, the 31st of October, 2021 in a grand valedictory function amidst the presence of an august gathering.
The programme commenced by the lighting of the ceremonious lamp and paying obeisance with the rendering of a melodious prayer song, which set the perfect aura for the evening.
A warm heartfelt welcome was cordially extended by Mr. Alkesh Joshi, Hon. President of the ISWK School Management Committee. He appreciated the presence of the Chief Guest Dr. Biswajit Saha, the valued dignitaries, invitees and fraternities of all schools across the globe. He lauded the contribution of the eminent motivational speakers, university representatives and in particular, congratulated TEAM AVENIRfor splendidly executing the nine-day gala career event.
The programme continued with a significantly effective address by Dr. Sivakumar Manickam, Chairman, Board of Directors of Indian Schools, Oman. His congratulatory message to the host school, ISWK for executing the global event flawlessly, was vociferously conveyed while he acclaimed the efficaciously delivered sessions by the motivational speakers and the university representatives. He encouraged all students to make the best of the information shared during the course of the nine-day sessions, which would guide them to make wise career decisions.“Avenir 2021 has been unique – for the first time it has gone global. Participation of students, schools, universities has increased tremendously. It has become an educational event to be reckoned with globally and it is going to explore more avenues in the years to come for the betterment of our students” Dr. Manickam said.
The contemporary dance that came up next, transformed the stage into a visually appealing setup that displayed nimble feet, dexterous and lissome moves and created an enchanting ambience.
Chief Guest, Dr. Biswajit Saha, Director (Training & Skill Education) Central Board of Secondary Education addressed the gathering. While acknowledging the mammoth effort taken by Team Avenirin seeing to the accomplishment of the event, he congratulated the team and highlighted the significance of keeping up with times and encouraged students to utilize their IT skills constructively and develop varied competencies that will stand them in good stead in the times to come. He also reiterated the importance of nurturingproblem-solvingskills in young generation that will help shape theirbehavioural skills as a message to the parents and teaching community.
To express appreciation to the galaxy of motivational speakers, university representatives, esteemed dignitaries and the august gathering present at AVENIR 2021,an ingeniously designed souvenir on the event was released by the Chief Guest, Dr. BiswajitSaha. The souvenir encompassed relevant details covering the nine days.
Gurudev Sri Sri Ravishankar, the Founder of ‘The Art of Living’, through a video recorded message conveyed his appreciation to the Board of Directors of Indian Schools in Oman and the host school, Indian School Al Wadi Al Kabir, for thinking out of the box and energizing a programme of such magnitude offering vital career – choice related information on a single platform. He stressed the importance of inculcating essential values in children right from their young, formative years which will guide them to grow into humane and emphatic citizens of the world. The humongous effort on the part of ISWK towards this, was deeply appreciated by Gurudev Sri SriRavishankar.
‘Pass it On’, the motivational song presented by the western choir was centerstage next. While the school band symbolically conveyed the importance of passing on good deeds and thoughts, they also passed on the onus of continuing with Avenir,to the Board of Directors, Indian schools in Oman.
Avenir 2021 has been an amalgamation of talks, workshops, inspirational addresses, sharing of information and a vibrant platform with easy access to vital comprehensive details pertaining to choices to be made for securing a sound professional future. To showcase the nine-day journey, an all – encompassing vibrant video presentation titled SNIPPETS – AVENIR 2021 was presented by Principal, D.N. Rao. The video called attention to the exemplary contribution made by all who were actively connected to the nine-day global event. Mr. D N Rao commended the efforts of TEAM AVENIR and congratulated all members for their unstinted support and unwavering contribution.
It was time to concede that Avenir 2021 has seen its fruition with the support, dedication and commitment of an assemblage that devoted their all, in ensuring the smooth execution of the Global event. Mr. Sirajudeen Nhelat, Academic Chair, Board of Directors of Indian Schools, Oman, generously thanked and placed on record his appreciation to all concerned, for the successful culmination of Avenir 2021.
Avenir has seen the close of its 2021 global edition, leaving behind fond memories and moving forward with great anticipation in the firm belief that the future workforce will reap best from what AVENIR 2021has offered.