Speech by one of the guests of honour on the occasion of prize distribution ceremony at Shiksha Bharati School, New Delhi (16 03 2007)
Dear Sweet little children, your proud parents, Principal and Staff of Shiksha Bharati School,
It is indeed a great privilege and honour to stand before you children, who are going to be future adult citizens of India. You may not understand what I am saying, but I hope your proud parents will convey to you in your mother tongue, my sentiments and feelings on this august occasion.
I heartily congratulate all the children who have taken part in the events. As there can be only one winner, you must understand that the best performance will merit the first prize. More than you children, it is your parents who are eager and keen that their children should win. I may remind them that what is more important is participation and playing the game fairly and in the right spirit. Winning and losing are part of the game. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. You should learn to be humble and modest in victory, and graceful in defeat. This lesson is more for the parents than you kids as you may not even know the difference between winning and losing. For the kids who have not won a prize, let me tell you that this is not a failure, but a lack of success. This will prove to be your stepping stone to success in later years and nothing succeeds like success.
I am also a parent and I understand fully well the desires of parents, but we elders should spare a thought for our children, while pushing them in the rat race. This is the time the kids should enjoy, without bothering about the result and parents must take a wise and prudent view of this. So, lastly, I appeal to the parents, not to compare their children with other kids who have won, as every child is a gift of God and is unique and has its own strengths and qualities. It is up to us elders to recognize the inner talents of children and see that they are utilized in the best way possible for their good and for society's benefit.
Thank you and I wish you kids all the best in life and trust that you all become good citizens of India.
Jai Hind!!!
[This speech was drafted by Anup Attavar]
Dear Sweet little children, your proud parents, Principal and Staff of Shiksha Bharati School,
It is indeed a great privilege and honour to stand before you children, who are going to be future adult citizens of India. You may not understand what I am saying, but I hope your proud parents will convey to you in your mother tongue, my sentiments and feelings on this august occasion.
I heartily congratulate all the children who have taken part in the events. As there can be only one winner, you must understand that the best performance will merit the first prize. More than you children, it is your parents who are eager and keen that their children should win. I may remind them that what is more important is participation and playing the game fairly and in the right spirit. Winning and losing are part of the game. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. You should learn to be humble and modest in victory, and graceful in defeat. This lesson is more for the parents than you kids as you may not even know the difference between winning and losing. For the kids who have not won a prize, let me tell you that this is not a failure, but a lack of success. This will prove to be your stepping stone to success in later years and nothing succeeds like success.
I am also a parent and I understand fully well the desires of parents, but we elders should spare a thought for our children, while pushing them in the rat race. This is the time the kids should enjoy, without bothering about the result and parents must take a wise and prudent view of this. So, lastly, I appeal to the parents, not to compare their children with other kids who have won, as every child is a gift of God and is unique and has its own strengths and qualities. It is up to us elders to recognize the inner talents of children and see that they are utilized in the best way possible for their good and for society's benefit.
Thank you and I wish you kids all the best in life and trust that you all become good citizens of India.
Jai Hind!!!
[This speech was drafted by Anup Attavar]
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