SpeechesAnchoring script for a farewell party
For two anchors from the junior class or the office team. 7 parts, about 281 words of anchor lines.
A farewell is half celebration and half goodbye, and the anchors set that mood. This script moves from a cheerful opening through titles or games to the emotional speeches and a warm close. It works for a school or college farewell and, with small changes, for an office send-off.
Words in [square brackets] are for you to replace. Lines in (round brackets) are directions, not to be read aloud.
The script
Opening
A: Good afternoon, everyone! B: And a very special welcome to the stars of the day, our seniors of the batch of [year]. A: I am [Name A]. B: I am [Name B]. For the next two hours, we are in charge. Finally! A: Dear seniors, for years you told us what to do. Today, please do just one thing: enjoy.
Welcome
B: We welcome our respected Principal, [Name], and all our teachers, who have guided this batch from the first bell to the last. A: A big round of applause for them, please.
Looking back
A: Before the music begins, let us travel back in time. B: Here is a short video/slideshow of our seniors through the years. Seniors, be warned: there are old photographs.
Titles for seniors
B: Now, something we juniors have waited for all year: titles for our seniors. A: Each title was chosen with love, and a little mischief. When your name is called, please come up and collect your sash.
Performances
A: Our juniors have prepared a dance to say thank you. B: Please welcome class [class] with [name of the item]! (After) A: Seniors, the stage is yours too. Who will come up for a song?
Speeches
B: The mood is changing a little now. A: We invite [Name], on behalf of the juniors, to say a few words. (After) B: And now a voice from the outgoing batch: please welcome [Name]. (After) A: We request our Principal to bless the batch.
Close
B: Dear seniors, the bell will ring without you from tomorrow, and it will not sound the same. A: Go well, do well, and come back to tell us about it. B: Lunch is served in [place]. Thank you, everyone!
Tips for the day
- Clear every title and joke with a teacher beforehand. A farewell must not hurt anyone.
- Change your tone before the speeches: slower and softer.
- Keep tissues near the stage. You will need them.
- Print two copies in large type. Paper does not run out of battery.
How to adapt this script
No two functions have the same items. Treat each part above as a block: remove the blocks you do not need, repeat the "introducing an item" block for each performance, and put them in the order of your running sheet. Then write one fresh linking sentence for each item after you have seen its rehearsal; a line that fits the actual performance is worth more than any ready line. The guide how to anchor a function explains running orders, links and what to do when something goes wrong, and opening and closing lines has more lines to choose from.