Unity College held its Annual Award Ceremony on April 28th, 2023, for its Secondary and Senior Secondary Sections, and on May 1st, 2023, for its Pre-Primary and Primary Sections. The programs began with divine renditions that set the tone for the event. Mr. Francis Castelino, the Principal, warmly welcomed the attendees and set the tone for the proceedings. The College felicitated students who had excelled in academics and other co-curricular activities.
On 28th April, College Secretary, Mr. Najmul Hasan Rizvi presided over the event and on May 1st, Brigadier Syed Ahmad Ali, Ex-Pro-Vice Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University and presently the Director of Jahangirabad Educational Institute of Technology, was the Chief Guest. Brig Ahmad Ali is also a recipient of the Sena Medal for his distinguished services during Operation Vijay Kargil War. Other prominent guests included College Secretary-Mr. Najmul Hasan Rizvi, Manager Unity II Shift- Dr. Syed Kalbe Sibtain Noorie, Principal- Mr. Francis Castelino, Vice Principal- Mr. Sachindra Bharti, Administrative Officer- Mr. Farman Kazmi, and Headmistress- Ms. Kainaat Mansoor.
The celebratory atmosphere was further heightened by the College choir group's mellifluous Unity College Tarana. The Awards Ceremony proceeded with various categories, including Top Rank Holders, Best Students, Most Disciplined Students, Best Sports Girls and Boys, Budding Writers, Well Groomed Students, and 100% Attendance Holders. The winners were elated as they marched onto the stage to receive their awards.
Brigadier Syed Ahmad Ali paid tribute to the College's founder, Dr. Syed Kalbe Sadiq, and commended the management and staff for keeping up his legacy and successfully continuing the work he had begun. He also delivered some inspiring words of wisdom to the parents and students in attendance. He emphasized the importance of good education, stating that only those who strive for excellence can truly succeed in life. He urged them to be prepared to make sacrifices in order to achieve their goals and reminded them that success is the result of hard work and perseverance.
College Secretary Mr. Najmul Hasan Rizvi thanked the guests for gracing the event and offered a meaningful message to the parents, urging them to provide a holistic environment to boost their children's physical, mental, and spiritual health.
Mr. Sachindra Bharti, the Vice Principal, expressed gratitude to the parents and encouraged the students to compete with themselves rather than comparing themselves to others. Ms. Kainaat Mansoor, the Headmistress, congratulated the achievers and motivated them to be clear-headed and sure-footed in their approach, emphasizing the importance of committed efforts in helping students excel in their future endeavours.
The ceremony ended on a high note, with everyone rising for the National Anthem, filled with a sense of pride and joy. The event was a shining example of Unity College's commitment to excellence in education and character development.