YOUNG DELHIITES BID ADIEU TO CLASS 12 IN OFFLINE MODE
In-person school farewells are bringing back the nostalgia for students across the city
Who hasn’t felt a lump in their throat on hearing the notes of goodbye songs? Whenever Pyaar Ke Pal or Yaaron — both 1999 songs from KK’s album Pal — are played in a room full of students, cherishing years of camaraderie, emotions are bound to overflow. And for the batch of 2022 in Delhi’s schools, it is like a dream come true after two years of online classes and virtual celebrations.
Celebrating her official last day at school with friends, Srishti Gaur, a class XII student of commerce at St Gregorios School in Janakpuri, was happy to experience her farewell offline. “I had a lot of fun with my friends and there was a nostalgic feeling all around. The vibe was different and the best part of it was the emotional song that was performed by juniors. It reminded me of how
we used to laugh, have fun, chill during the breaks before the lockdown,” she recalls.
Thrilled to pick a black sequined saree to go with the dress code for her farewell, Cheshta, from Bal Bharati Public School in Pitampura, is a Humanities student of this year’s outgoing batch. “School not only gave me skills that I’m proud of, but also gave me unforgettable memories. I am very lucky to get this experience. When I came out of school after emotional speeches at the farewell, I felt like walking into real life experiences that will change my whole perspective,” she says.
And Yash Goel, a student of Science at Delhi Public School in Indirapuram felt lucky to be able to witness the energetic performances by his juniors, even though his batchmates couldn’t perform for their seniors last year due to online schooling amid pandemic. “I wouldn’t have liked an online farewell at all! We were so excited to be back to school around this time. Although it was just a two-hour farewell, I at least have something tangible to look back at, for the rest of my life. There were also two after parties close-by that were amazing, and we had tons of fun during these unofficial farewells as well!” says Goel.
Welcomed at the school’s gate with flower petals, tilak and the mandatory sanitiser on the big day, Ayush Singhal, a student of ASN Senior Secondary School in Mayur Vihar shares, “The best part of one’s life is the school days. I really appreciate the effort that our school has made for us. It has been almost two years since I met my friends, and hence really got to enjoy and chill with them at my farewell.”
“There were music and dance performances by our juniors, and heart touching speeches from our teachers. And who doesn’t like to gorge on good food, dance away the worries on the DJ’s tunes, and receive special treatment for that one day? After our farewell ceremony, we also enjoyed scribble day by writing wishes for the future on each other’s school uniforms,” he concludes.
I wouldn’t have liked an online farewell at all! We were so excited to be back to school around this time. Although it was just a two-hour farewell, I at least have something tangible to look back at, for the rest of my life. There were also two after parties close-by that were amazing, and we had tons of fun during these unofficial farewells as well.
YASH GOEL, STUDENT
It has been almost two years since I met my friends, and hence really got to enjoy and chill with them at my farewell. There were music and dance performances by our juniors and heart touching speeches from our teachers. And who doesn’t like to gorge on good food, dance away the worries on the DJ’s tune, and receive special treatment for that one day!
AYUSH SINGHAL, STUDENT