Media Release
Belagavi, Nov 8: St Paul’s High School held its cabinet investiture ceremony for the academic year 2026–27 with great enthusiasm and pride, formally entrusting its newly elected student leaders with the responsibilities of leadership, discipline and service.
The occasion was graced by the chief guest, Asif Sait, MLA, Belagavi North and chairman, Belagavi Urban Development Authority (BUDA), along with principal Fr Eric Mathias SJ, vice principals Fr Alendro D’Costa SJ and Karu Wagh, PTA representatives, teachers, parents and students.*
The ceremony commenced with the hoisting of the school flag by the chief guest, followed by the school anthem, ceremonial lighting of the lamp and an interreligious prayer service seeking God's blessings for the institution and its newly elected leaders.
Addressing the gathering, vice principal Fr Alendro D’Costa SJ outlined the policies, guidelines and expectations of the student cabinet, emphasising discipline, accountability and responsible leadership.
The highlight of the programme was the formal installation of the new student cabinet.
The outgoing school pupil leader, Soham Korgoankar, handed over his responsibilities to the newly elected school pupil leader, Akshay Bubanale. The assistant school pupil leader, independent office-bearers and the house commanders and deputy commanders of the four houses also formally assumed their respective responsibilities.
The pinning of badges by the outgoing cabinet members symbolised the passing on of trust and responsibility, followed by the oath of office administered by vice principal Karu Wagh.
Sharing his experiences, outgoing school pupil leader Soham Korgoankar reflected on his journey of leadership, while the incoming leader, Akshay Bubanale, expressed his vision and commitment to serving the school community.
In his address, chief guest Asif Sait inspired the young leaders to develop confidence, integrity and a sense of responsibility, urging them to become exemplary citizens. Principal Fr Eric Mathias SJ encouraged the newly inducted cabinet members to uphold the values and traditions of St Paul’s and lead by example, reminding them that leadership is not about authority but about service and responsibility.
The programme concluded with the vote of thanks proposed by Naksh Aaversekar, followed by the national anthem.
The ceremony reaffirmed St Paul’s commitment to nurturing future leaders who believe in the values of service, discipline, integrity and commitment, living out the true spirit of leadership: To lead is to serve.