St. Mary’s Public School (SMPS) celebrated its landmark 35th Graduation Day on January 24th, 2026, honoring the Batch of 2026. The ceremony was a poignant blend of nostalgia and ambition. The event was graced by the board of management, faculty, proud parents, and the distinguished Chief Guest, Dr. P.C. Mathew, Founder Principal of the UIM Family Research Training Institute.
Key Highlights of the Ceremony
- Spiritual Foundation: In keeping with the school’s inclusive ethos, the morning began with a solemn prayer by
Very Rev. Fr. Mathai Rambachen, followed by multi-faith scripture readings from the Holy Bible by Divya Rani, the Bhagavat Geeta by Shwetha N., and the Holy Quran by Nassem. - Symbolic Traditions: The ceremonial “Lighting of the Lamp” served as a visual testament to the transition from ignorance to knowledge. This was followed by the School Anthem and a touching “Gratitude Song” performed by the school choir and faculty.
- Inspirational Addresses: * The Principal and Vice Principal provided words of encouragement, emphasizing the school’s role as a guiding light.
- The Chief Guest, P.C. Mathew, in his keynote address, delivered an impactful speech that urged the graduates to carry their education as a tool for leadership and service. He emphasized on being a man of value. Marks and certificates do not define somebody’s worth. It is the mantra of the word ‘AIM’ in life. Which means that ‘A’ stands for the correct attitude and to be full of gratitude, ‘I’ stands for identifying the correct interest and ‘M’ stands for maximizing one’s potential. He emphasized on the worth of being a good human being who carries values to serve humanity. Then only life can be fully lived and worthful.
- The Chief Guest, P.C. Mathew, in his keynote address, delivered an impactful speech that urged the graduates to carry their education as a tool for leadership and service. He emphasized on being a man of value. Marks and certificates do not define somebody’s worth. It is the mantra of the word ‘AIM’ in life. Which means that ‘A’ stands for the correct attitude and to be full of gratitude, ‘I’ stands for identifying the correct interest and ‘M’ stands for maximizing one’s potential. He emphasized on the worth of being a good human being who carries values to serve humanity. Then only life can be fully lived and worthful.
- The Student Voice: The Head Girl (Rhyda M.), Head Boy (Vivan E.), and Discipline Head (Nihal S.) shared emotional reminiscences of their years at SMPS. Further reflections were offered by Alina Mariya and Ume Hani, followed by a multimedia presentation titled “The Student’s Journey in SMPS,” which captured the milestones of the graduating class.
- The Rite of Passage: The most solemn moment of the day was the Candle Light Ceremony. The “Light of Wisdom” was passed from the Mother Lamp held by the Principal to the Vice Principal, then to the teachers, and finally to the students. This was followed by a collective Pledge of Responsibility.
The Echoes of memories was beautifully portrayed in a video which was followed by a ppt presentation showcasing the students aspirations and aims in life.
The event culminated in the formal felicitation of the Class X students, Following a Vote of Thanks by Ms. Iqbalunnisa – HOD Computer Sc., Coordinator-Partnerships & Affiliations, the ceremony concluded with the National Anthem.
