A Farewell Ceremony
It was February 20, 2007. A farewell ceremony was arranged in honour of the outgoing students of Govt. Muslim High School. I was one of those students. The junior students organized the event, and it turned out to be one of the most memorable days of my life. The feelings I had that day were a mixture of joy and sorrow. I felt sad because it marked the end of my school life. At the same time, I felt happy because I was about to move on to a higher stage of life.
The function began at 3 p.m. with a recitation from the Holy Quran. Our headmaster presided over the ceremony. The junior students warmly welcomed us with garlands. Then Mr. Salam, a student of Class IX, delivered a touching and emotional farewell speech. In his speech, he highlighted our long and deep bond with the school and with them.
After that, I spoke on behalf of the outgoing students. I expressed our heartfelt gratitude to our teachers for their dedicated efforts, care, and love in shaping our education and character. I also asked for their forgiveness for any unintentional mistakes we may have made. I requested our junior students to forgive us if any of us had wronged them.
While delivering my speech, I felt emotional and nostalgic thinking about the separation from this beloved institution, where I had spent six valuable years of my life. In the end, our headmaster gave an inspiring and heartfelt speech. He offered us valuable advice to guide us in our future and expressed his best wishes, love, and blessings.
After his speech, the ceremony came to a close. We said goodbye, taking blessings from our teachers and exchanging good wishes with our friends. While leaving the school premises, I looked back with longing at the institution that had been like a second home to me — the cradle of my learning, growth, and unforgettable memories.
