Anchoring Script – Farewell Ceremony

ANCHORING SCRIPT – FAREWELL CEREMONY Department of Zoology | 2024–2025 Anchor 1 (Sonia): Good morning everyone—respected teachers, dear students, and our distinguished guests! A heartfelt welcome to this magnificent migration event hosted by the Department of Zoology for the academic year 2024–2025. I’m Sonia—here to guide you through this day that’s as unforgettable as a peacock’s first dance in monsoon. Anchor 2 (Sarada): And I’m Sarada—co-host, mischief consultant, and certified sentimental softie. Today isn’t just a farewell—it’s a celebration of evolution, of growth, of turning from starry-eyed tadpoles into proud, poised frogs leaping toward the next lily pad of life. 1. ARRIVAL OF GUESTS A1: Let’s begin by welcoming our esteemed guests—the apex species of today’s academic ecosystem. Please rise and join us in a warm round of applause as they enter and grace our ceremony. 2. LIGHTING OF THE LAMP A2 (Sarada): “Where there is light, there is knowledge; and where there is knowledge, life thrives like a coral reef teeming with life.” I now request our respected teachers and dignitaries to please step forward and light the ceremonial lamp—our symbolic sun in this academic biosphere. 3. WELCOME SONG A1: They say music speaks where words fall silent. It captures the emotions we can’t say out loud and turns them into something beautiful. Let us now listen to a special welcome song, lovingly prepared by our juniors—a musical tribute to today’s celebration and the bonds we cherish. 4. WELCOME ADDRESS BY PRINCIPAL AND TEACHERS A2 (Sarada): A true leader doesn't just walk ahead—they turn and make sure no one is left behind. It is our honour to now invite the respected Principal of our college, Dr. Sanatan Padhan, to share his thoughts with us. His unwavering support and guidance have shaped the journey of many. A1: We now invite Mrs. Ruma Sahu, Head of the Department of Botany, to extend her kind words and greetings. A2 (Sarada): And with heartfelt respect, we welcome Miss Basanti Ma’am, Head of the Department of Zoology, to share her thoughts and blessings on this significant occasion. After speech: Thank you so much, Ma’am, for your encouraging words and for always being a pillar of strength to us all. 5. FAREWELL ADDRESS BY JUNIORS A1: Goodbyes aren’t the end. They’re just part of the migration cycle. We now invite our +3 1st and 2nd year students to share their messages, memories, and a few emotional meltdowns (we’re ready with tissues, don’t worry) for our outgoing seniors. 6. WORDS BY SENIORS A2 (Sarada): There are moments that define us—not by how loud they are, but by how deeply they are felt. We now invite our beloved +3 3rd year students to come forward and speak from the heart. This is your moment—to look back on your journey, relive your favourite memories, and share the lessons you’ll carry forever. 7. DISTRIBUTION OF GIFTS A1: Some gifts aren’t measured by price, but by presence, love, and the meaning they hold. As a small token of appreciation and remembrance, we now request our teachers to kindly come forward and present gifts to our seniors. These aren’t just parting gifts—they're gentle reminders that you’ll always have a place here. • 1st Year: Basanti Ma'am, Neelam Ma'am • 2nd Year: Shobha Ma'am, Biswajit Sir • 3rd & 4th Year: (Fill in names) 10. VOTE OF THANKS A2 (Sarada): Gratitude turns ordinary days into celebrations and simple moments into memories. To formally express our appreciation to everyone who contributed their time, effort, and love into making today’s event a success, we now invite ___________________________ to deliver the Vote of Thanks. A1: As we close today’s farewell ceremony, let’s hold on to the moments we’ve shared—not with sorrow, but with strength. This is not the end—it’s just another beginning. A2 (Sarada): To our dear seniors—thank you for being our guides, our friends, and our inspiration. We wish you a future filled with courage, success, and peace. The cultural program will begin shortly. Please stay with us and enjoy the rest of this beautiful day. Optional Add-on (Closing Line by Sarada): A2 (Sarada): And before I sign off—remember this, dear seniors: No matter how far your wings take you, this nest will always welcome you home.