An Essay And Article On “A Farewell Party”

The day, when I was free from my school for appearing in the Senior Secondary examinations, would be remembered by me throughout my life. As ours was the outgoing class, it was given a farewell by the student class XII. The Principal fixed the responsibility for making arrangements. Then, farewell party was given on Sunday.

Arrangements For The Farewell

When I arrived at the school at 3 PM. I saw that all arrangements had been made by the host students. The school hall was beautifully decorated with charts, posters, flowers and placards. The main table, on which, the Principal and the Inspector of Schools were to be seated, was beautifully decorated with flowerpots. There were many chairs for the outgoing students, staff and the students of class XI The party began at 4 PM. For about one hour, we ate to our heart’s content, chatted and laughed without restrictions.

The party came to an end at 5 PM. The farewell function started after the party was over. Mr Anil Kumar, a student of class XI, made a moving and an emotional farewell speech in which, he mentioned our long and deep association with the school as well as with their class. His speech, which was full of praise and appreciation for our outgoing class, was delivered in a befitting manner. His farewell speech was punctuated with humorous remarks and pleasantries. Anil Kumar also prayed for our success in our future. His presentation and theme were really the most touching.

After his  speech, I, on behalf of my class, thanked the host students and got blessings from my teachers and the honorable Principal. In my speech, I lauded the good arrangements made by the host and accepted their good wishes and feelings for all of us. When I was delivering the speech, I was deriving a mixed pleasure. I was feeling sad because of the separation from my old and august institution in whose lap, I had obtained education and training of my mind and body. For me, my school was an embodinent of knowledge and learning whose sacred atmosphere would always be part of my memory. For me, this was not merely a school that imparted knowledge but was a cradle of decent culture and civilization.

In the end, the principal, whose association with the school is as old as the history of our school, made an impassioned speech. In his farewell message, he gave us some pieces of advice, to be followed by us throughout our lives. He made a fervent appeal to build mind and character on sound lines. He stressed upon us to inculcate a spirit of service and sacrifice as well as of patriotism and nationalism. After his encouraging speech, the function came to end.

Blessings Of Teachers For The Farewell

We parted after taking the blessings of our teachers and good wishes of our friends. While going, we felt sad. We shall always be grateful to our institution where we spent the most formative periods of our lives. Had a great farewell.