09/08/2026
St. Joseph International School Holds 8th Annual Prize Awarding Ceremony-2026
Dhaka, August 6, 2026: St. Joseph International School celebrated its 8th Annual Prize Awarding Ceremony-2026 on Thursday, August 6, at the school’s Basketball Court with great enthusiasm and festivity. The ceremony was organized to recognize and celebrate the academic achievements, discipline, leadership, dedication, and overall excellence of the students.
The program commenced with the National Anthem, followed by the School Song. The distinguished Chief Guest, Prof. Kamrul Hassan, Department of Physics, University of Dhaka, was escorted to the venue by the school’s Scout Band and formally welcomed and honored with bouquets.
Br. Bikash Victor D’Rozario, CSC, Vice-Principal, delivered the welcoming speech. In his address, he warmly welcomed the Chief Guest, guests, teachers, parents, and students and emphasized the importance of recognizing students’ hard work and achievements. He encouraged the students to pursue excellence with discipline, integrity, perseverance, and a spirit of service.
The Chief Guest, Prof. Kamrul Hassan, addressed the gathering and congratulated the students on their accomplishments. In his inspiring speech, he encouraged them to remain committed to learning, cultivate strong moral values, and use their knowledge, talents, and education for the betterment of society and the nation.
Following the Chief Guest’s address, Br. Chandon Benedict Gomes, CSC, Principal, delivered the Vote of Thanks. He expressed his sincere gratitude to the Chief Guest for his valuable presence and inspiring words, as well as to all distinguished guests, teachers, parents, students, and staff members who contributed to the success of the ceremony. He particularly appreciated the efforts of the organizers, anchors, Scout Band, and students whose dedication and cooperation made the celebration meaningful and memorable. He also congratulated all the award recipients and encouraged every student to continue striving for excellence in both academic and extracurricular pursuits.
A significant moment of the program was the inauguration of the School Yearbook 2025–26, which captured and preserved the memorable events, achievements, activities, and milestones of the school community during the academic year.
The celebration continued with a melodious group song performed by the students, followed by the much-awaited Prize Awarding Ceremony. Students from Grade III to Grade XII were recognized for their outstanding achievements in various categories, including Perfect Attendance, Prefects, Section Toppers, and Grade Toppers. The award recipients were warmly applauded by the audience for their dedication and success.
The program concluded on a vibrant note with an energetic group dance performed by the students, which added color, joy, and cultural vibrancy to the celebration.
The 8th Annual Prize Awarding Ceremony-2026 was a memorable occasion that celebrated not only academic excellence but also discipline, leadership, perseverance, and the holistic development of the students. It reaffirmed St. Joseph International School’s commitment to nurturing young people who are academically competent, morally grounded, responsible, and ready to contribute positively to society. (Report Writer-Vice Principal)