April 26, 2026:
Shantiniketan Indian School, proudly hosted the Afternoon Session Investiture Ceremony for the academic year 2026–27 on 26 April 2026 at 2:00 p.m., marking the induction of the new Student Council. The ceremony began with a disciplined march past, followed by an invocation and the National Anthems of Qatar and India by the school choir, creating a dignified and resplendent atmosphere.
Senior Head Master Mr. Rafeeque Ahmed welcomed the gathering, followed by the Thanksgiving Address by the outgoing Head Boy and Head Girl. The ceremony then progressed to the badge presentation and induction of leaders, where dignitaries including President Mr. Rasheed Ahmed, Principal Mr. Rafeeq Rahim, Operations Manager Mr. Abdul Hameed, Academic Supervisors, and other academic leaders conferred badges and sashes upon the newly elected members.
A defining moment of the ceremony was the handover of the school flag by the outgoing leaders to the Principal, who then presented it to the newly elected Head Boy and Head Girl, symbolizing a seamless transition of leadership and the school’s enduring ethos. The Oath Taking Ceremony was administered by the Principal, during which all council members pledged to uphold their roles and responsibilities. This was followed by the first addresses by the Head Boy and Head Girl, reflecting their commitment to lead with purpose and fortitude.
The ceremony concluded with inspiring addresses by the President and Principal, and a vote of thanks by Dr. Salman Ambalakkuth, marking the beginning of a promising journey for the Student Council of 2026–27.
Student Council 2026–27:
Head Boy – Ayman Sharif; Head Girl – Ayisha Sherin Naddemal; Head Prefect (Boys) – Mohammed Furqan Mustafa; Head Prefect (Girls) – Maryam Rayyan; IT Secretary – Saniha Basheer Thurakkal; Assistant IT Secretary – Zaki Tahsin; Literary Secretary – Shifa Sherin; Assistant Literary Secretary – Ubaid Shekasan; Cultural Secretary – Neshwa Meharin; Assistant Cultural Secretary – Zubaida Binte Omer; Sports Captain – Samia Ghani; Assistant Sports Captain – Rihan Muhammed K; House Captains – Shiza (Ruby), Ayisha Abdul Rehim (Sapphire), Aysha Dhiya (Emerald), Kenza (Topaz).
