Ryan Group of Institutions, one of the largest group of schools in India mentored by the educationist and Founding Chairman Dr. A. F. Pinto and the Managing Director Madam Grace Pinto displayed its unique approach towards education during the Graduation Day celebration of the first batch of Pre-Primary students of Ryan International School (ICSE), Mangalore. In cynic with the ethos and vision of Ryan Group of Institutions ,Ryan International School -Managalore (established in 2017 ) endeavours to develop a holistic personality of each child with Knowledge, attitude ,skills and social and moral values (KASSAM) which was amply reflected during the celebration.

The sound of music and dance interspersed with loud cheers and applause of the parents and children reverberated the packed auditorium of Ryan International School, Mangalore on 9th March ,2018 as the Graduation Day was celebrated to mark the ceremonial graduation of Montessori students to Grade I.

Graduation Day, the most coveted event of the academic year for the children as well as the parents witnessed this a year a symphony of cultural extravaganza based on the theme: Children Around the World, felicitation of the outstanding achievers of the school and the graduation ceremony with hundreds of parents ,children and a galaxy of distinguished guests in attendance.

The celebration unfolded with invocation prayer and recital of verses from the Holy Bible. The rendering of melodious strains of praise and worship songs sung by the school choir complemented with the dance by the tiny tots attired in vibrant colours filled the atmosphere with joy and excitement.

The guests and the parents were overwhelmed to be welcomed by the children of five year to six year old of Grade I delivering welcome speeches with great flourish and finesse. Melodious welcome song by the Grade I and Grade II accompanied with the colorful dance touched everyone’s heart. Following the trend setting convention of Ryan Group of Institutions, the distinguished guests were welcomed with potted plants.

The touch of internationalism and the grip of globalization were felt as the small children mesmerized the audience with dances around the world. Equally enthralling was the musical skit ‘Bee Musical’ with a profound message to be hard working like the bumblebees.

The spectacular cultural programme was interspersed with the coveted moment of the day- the Graduation Ceremony. Sr.KG students donning the convocation gowns and caps received the scrolls of merit from the esteemed guests Dr. Vijayan Karippal, Principal of Expert College and Mr. Roy Castellino. Parents beaming with pride and joy welcomed the children on stage with applause and captured the memorable moment in their cameras.

The children who graduated to primary thanked Almighty God, Chairman Sir Dr. A. F. Pinto and Managing Director Madam, madam Grace Pinto, parents and teachers for their abundance of love and care. Emotion overwhelmed the parents when their little ones thanked them on the stage and assured them that they would do well in life. On this occasion outstanding achievers of the school in academics, science, sports, music, dance, creativity and oratory were awarded certificates of merit by the distinguished guests: Mr. Sushil Chandra, GM of MRPL and Mr. Rafeeq, Circle Inspector of Surathkal. The crowning of Ryan Prince and Princess was received with loudest cheers.

Parents and the guests were in praise for the management and the teachers for presenting every child on a grand stage at such a young age with meticulousness and offering ample opportunities to every child to grow with talents and skills.