“Brave the Present, Rise to the Future” – Ryan School, Patiala Celebrates 50-Year Legacy at 19th Montessori Graduation-cum-Annual Day

“Brave the Present, Rise to the Future” – Ryan School, Patiala Celebrates 50-Year Legacy at 19th Montessori Graduation-cum-Annual Day

Kanwar Inder Singh/ royalpatiala.in News/ February 17,2026

Ryan International School, Patiala, radiated with youthful energy and academic pride as it hosted its 19th Montessori Graduation-cum-Annual Day. This year’s celebration held a special significance as it coincided with the Ryan Group’s milestone 50th Anniversary, marking a golden legacy of excellence in global education. The event, themed “Brave the Present, Rise to the Future,” was meticulously conceptualized by the school’s Director,  Sonal Pinto.The school grounds were transformed into a vibrant stage where students from the Montessori wings through Grade 8 displayed an impressive array of talent, discipline, and creativity.

The celebration was graced by an assembly of distinguished Guests of Honour, including  Charanjeet Singh Ahluwalia (Secretary, PPSC),  Jaideep Singh Josan (Deputy Supt., Patiala),  Adarsh Pal Singh Toor (Deputy Supt., Patiala),  Jiwanjot Singh Teja (Dronacharya Awardee and Coach of the Indian Archery Team),  Jaswinder Singh Brar (Dean Academics, Punjabi University, Patiala), and Dr. Balwinder Kaur (Medical Officer, 36 Battalion, PAP Commando Hospital, Bahadurgarh). Adding a layer of inspiration, the school welcomed back successful alumni, including  Harsh Kumar (Mechanical Engineer & Marketing Researcher),  Riya Mittal (Influencer pursuing BA.LLB), Dr. Navneet Kaur (Physiotherapist), and  Babanpreet Singh (SRCC Graduate & UPSC Aspirant).

The formal program commenced with a spiritual invocation, and a series of multilingual welcome speeches. A major highlight was the celebration of the Ryan Group’s 50 Years logo and a special video tribute chronicling five decades of the Group’s visionary impact. The audience was treated to a spectacular cultural showcase, ranging from the rhythmic “Dabke” Middle Eastern folk dance and the “Cheraw” bamboo dance to the energetic “Aagaaz” acrobat performance and the “Berezka” dance. A central highlight was the Montessori Graduation Ceremony for Mont III students, marking their transition into primary schooling, followed by the poignant musical skit “You Are Special.”

The atmosphere reached a crescendo during the Ryan Achiever’s Award ceremony, where excellence in academics, sports, and leadership was celebrated. The most anticipated moment was the announcement of the Ryan Prince and Princess titles, beginning with our youngest stars and moving through the senior wing: From the Montessori section, Shaurya Badhan and Harjap Kaur (Mont 1),  Piyush Raj and  Rayna Faith (Mont 2), and  Hargun Shukla and  Avreen Kaur (Mont 3) were honoured. From the Primary wing, titles went to  Mihir and  Ridhwi Pahwa (Gr 1),  Fatehpreet Singh and  Harshita Sharma (Gr 2),  Riaan Gupta and  Simrit Saini (Gr 3),  Harveer Singh and  Ruhaniyat Kaur (Gr 4), and  Sidakbir Singh Cheema and  Gurasees Kaur (Gr 5). The Middle and Senior wing achievers included  Aarav Dhaliwal and  Iyanat Chahal (Gr 6),  Prabhansh Singh and  Prakriti (Gr 7),  Nishesh Jain and  Anmol (Gr 8),  Rudra Raj Sandeep Gite and  Dwisha (Gr 9),  Maulik Badwar and  Manya Rishi (Gr 10), and finally  Ekamjot Singh and  Jasleen Kaur (Gr 11).

The event concluded with the dignitaries commending Principal Pooja Sharma for fostering an environment of holistic growth under the visionary leadership of Chairman Dr. A.F. Pinto and Managing Director Dr. Grace Pinto. Ryan International School, Patiala, continues to stand as a beacon of academic excellence and cultural awareness, empowering its students to be responsible and courageous global citizens for the next 50 years and beyond.