Our Chief guest, Mr. Atul save, Minister of housing for Maharashtra, Invited guests, Trustees, Vice Principal, Head Mistress, All faculty members, parentsand dear Students, I Welcome you all to the 31st Annual day, 2023 for celebrating Greatness.

Starting our journey from June 2023, inspired by Stephen Hawking's wisdom: "We are very, very small, but we are profoundly capable of very, very big things." Today, I will share our school's remarkable progress and achievements. Get ready for an exciting glimpse into our journey!
I would like to start with this simple yet humbling quote by Stephen hawking - “We are very, very small, but we are profoundly capable of very, very big things.”You will find this quote resonating with our efforts as I take you through a quick journey of our school from June 2023.
To empower our students to be future leaders, a democratically chosen 31-member student council and robust team of discipline, lunch, and bus prefects from class 1 to 12 ensure seamless school functioning. They've played a key role in major events like Foundation Day, Monsoon Festival, 7th NVMUN, 1st Intra school MUN, Elocution competitions, Grandparents day,Sports day, 2 cultural evenings and today’s Annual Day. Our children's greatness shines through diverse achievements.

1. Ved Solanke, class 11th A, excelled at the UN's World Food Forum in Rome, securing a Top 5 position and a 60-lakh scholarship for project execution. He recently attended a Dubai conference on a full scholarship.
2. In the Young Entrepreneur of the Year Challenge 2023 at Vijay bhumi University, Nath Valley's three teams stood out among 700 entries, earning silver medals for innovative sustainability solutions.
3. In the "India Case Competition" by the University of Melbourne 2023, one team achieved the Grand Finalist Award, and the second received the semifinalist Award.
4. In the India Innovation Challenge 2023 on Climate Change by the University of Sydney, our student team reached the top 12 finalists.

Shifting focus to sports, Nath Valley triumphed as champions across district, divisional, state-level, Interschool Sports competitions including prestigious events like Lokmat Mahagames. Our athletes showcased excellence in Archery, football, basketball, table tennis, squash, athletics, and more. They're not just players; they are true champions. Let's give them a resounding applause for their remarkable achievements!
In the 2022-23 CBSE results of class X and class XII, our students excelled.
- In 10th grade, 55% of the students scored above 90%, with Udit Rathi securing an impressive 98.60%.
- Class XII Commerce Topper: Praniti Bajaj achieved an outstanding 97.80%.
- Class XII Science Topper: Ananya Dahiphale scored a commendable 94.60%.

Our exceptional teaching faculty is continuously shaping our students path to success and they deserve a huge round of applause.

Nath Valley proudly secured two prestigious awards this year: MOST TECHNICALLY ADVANCED SCHOOL and OUTSTANDING SCHOOL IN EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING. Also, appointed as CITY COORDINATOR by CBSE for Aurangabad district, reaffirming our commitment to educational excellence. In shaping our students for the evolving professional landscape, we recognize that success comes to those who embrace change, foster innovation, and dedicate themselves to personal and professional growth. Our state-of-the-art Technology and Activity Center, featuring three dance rooms, two fully equipped music rooms, a Culinary Art room, a Pottery room, and vocational education laboratories, creates future-ready individuals by nurturing practical skills. The bagless day, introduced this year, ensures joyful and stress-free learning. In this remarkable 134-day journey till today, guided by the visionary leadership of Director Mr. Dass, I express gratitude for your unwavering support and the continuous encouragement to execute my ideas. Special thanks to the efficient Administrative Team – Mrs. Aparna Mathur, Mrs. Sarabjit Dasgupta, Mrs. Archana Kulkarni, and Mr. Nitin Chavan. Your efficiency in implementing ideas has played a pivotal role in the success we celebrate throughout the year. To parents, your continued support and faith in our endeavorsare truly invaluable. Thank you for entrusting us with the growth and education of your children.
Wishing everyone a splendid Annual Day, may the spirit of discovery and greatness continue to guide us in the years ahead.
Thank you.