The 45th Prize Giving on Sunday, 14 December 2025 was not just about arc lights extravaganza - it was about 𝙟𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙚𝙮𝙨. For a few, their very first; for others, a final bow after years of constant rediscovery and self-evolution.

In many ways, this year’s PG mirrored our Chief Guest, 𝗣𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗮 𝗦𝗵𝗿𝗶 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗿𝗶 𝗔𝗷𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗕𝗮𝗷𝗮𝗷’𝘀 ethos, who has braved the world’s harshest extremes, from the Polar Trilogy to the summit of Mt. Everest. That same spirit marked this year’s PG for our school community, as we bore personal losses in silence, deferred moments of celebration, pushed through time constraints and rough weather, and faced both selection and rejection, emerging not unscarred, but stronger, steadier and victorious.

The address by His Highness Maharaja Gaj Singh Ji of Jodhpur, President, Mayo College General Council, lent the occasion both gravitas and guidance by reaffirming the School’s commitment to holistic excellence with outstanding Board results, global recognition through Cambridge International Awards, and national accolades.

Thakur Sidharth Singh Ji of Rohet, Chairman, Mayoor School Committee, in his address, reflected on the School’s steady journey of growth; commending students and teachers for their dedication and welcomed Shri Ajeet Bajaj with a lot of warmth.

The Principal, Shri Sanjay Khati, spoke with candour, emphasizing that braving the challenges faced by today’s generation is possible only when parents join hands with the School, and highlighted the strength and unwavering support he draws from his team in taking the School forward.

The evening was further enriched by the School’s 𝗜𝗻-𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗥. 𝗞. 𝗡𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻’𝘀 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙈𝙖𝙣-𝙀𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙈𝙖𝙡𝙜𝙪𝙙𝙞, which was met with enthusiastic appreciation from the audience due to its gripping drama, excellent choreography and thoughtful stagecraft.

Setting the tone for the narrative on stage was the orchestra presentation, Harmonic Hues, where classical grace, contemporary rhythm and iconic themes built the excitement for the performances that were to follow.

The evening culminated on a high note when the Chief Guest hailed all the performances as truly stellar!