Capping and lamp lighting ceremony

The annual Capping and Lamp Lighting Ceremony of the School of Nursing, Dr H. Gordon Roberts Hospital, Shillong was held on the 15th January 2018 in the school hall at 2 P.M. T.Bn.(Dr) P. Lyngkhoi, Chairman Governing Board, Dr.H. Gordon Roberts Hospital, Shillong graced the occasion as Chief Guest. Along with the Chief Guest the dignitaries present were T.Bn.(Dr) R. Nongrum (Medical Superintendent), Shri K.W. Marbaniang (Administrative Officer and Retd IAS), Sr. E. Diengdoh (Nursing Superintendent), Rev. R.M. Kharshandi (Chaplain) and Sr. H. Bornia (Senior Ward Incharge). The Ceremony commenced at 2 P.M with the compere Mrs. Larissa Loretta Mawrie highlighting the meaning and significance of the Lamp Lighting and Capping. Rev. R.M Kharshandi read the word of God and offered a prayer. The Principal, Mrs. L. Warbah delivered the welcome speech and briefly addressed the new nursing students.

30 students were capped by Sr. E. Diengdoh, while simultaneously the lamp was lighted and passed on to the students by Sr. H. Bornia. With lamp in hands, the newly capped students undertook the Nurses Pledge and also rendered a heartwarming dedication song.

It was a proud moment for the meritorious students of each class to receive the prizes and certificates which were presented by the Administrative Officer, Shri. K.W. Marbaniang.

T.Bn. (Dr) P. Lyngkhoi then addressed the gathering. He shared the example of nurses who have sacrificed and worked beyond the call of duty. He also briefed the life story of Florence Nightingale and her wondrous works and dedication. He believes that these young nurses would develop all the ethics and values necessary of the profession and to take the institution to greater heights to glorify God name

T.Bn. (Dr) P. Lyngkhoi, Chief Guest addressing the gathering.

The vote of thanks was offered by Ms. B. Kharmujai, following which the programme was closed by a hymn followed by benediction offered by T.Bn. (Dr) R. Nongrum (Medical Superintendent)