Farewell speech for seniors

Good afternoon, respected teachers and our dear seniors. Today we have gathered to say goodbye to you, though none of us really wants to. You showed us around when we were new, covered for us when we were late and taught us how this school works. The corridors will be quieter without you. As you step into a bigger world, we wish you courage, success and happiness. Please come back to visit us. On behalf of all the juniors, thank you and all the best!

Good afternoon, respected Principal, respected teachers and our dear seniors. I have been asked to speak on behalf of the juniors today. It is an honour, and it is also difficult, because nobody likes saying goodbye.

Dear seniors, when we first came to this school, you looked very tall and a little frightening. Then you showed us where the library was. You shared your notes before the exams. You taught us which teacher likes neat margins and which staircase is the fastest way to the canteen. Somewhere in between, you stopped being "seniors" and became our elder brothers and sisters.

We watched you lead the assembly, win matches for the school and organise every function. We also watched you get scolded and then laugh about it at lunch. From you we learnt that it is possible to work hard and still enjoy school.

Now the board examinations and a new chapter are waiting for you. Some of you will go to colleges in this city, and some far away. Wherever you go, please carry a little of [School Name] with you: the prayer hall, the playground and the friends who made you laugh. And when life becomes hard, as it sometimes will, remember that a whole school is cheering for you.

We have one complaint, though. You are leaving us with very big shoes to fill. We promise to look after the school, and after the juniors who come after us, the way you looked after us.

On behalf of all your juniors, thank you for everything. We wish you good marks, good health and a bright future. Do come back and visit us. All the very best!

आदरणीय शिक्षकगण और हमारे प्रिय वरिष्ठ साथियो, नमस्कार। आज हम आपको विदा करने के लिए इकट्ठा हुए हैं, हालाँकि मन बिलकुल नहीं चाहता। जब हम इस स्कूल में नए थे, तब आपने ही हमें रास्ता दिखाया, अपने नोट्स दिए और हर मुश्किल में साथ खड़े रहे। आपके बिना ये गलियारे सूने लगेंगे। अब जब आप जीवन के नए सफ़र पर निकल रहे हैं, तो हम सब कनिष्ठों की ओर से आपको ढेरों शुभकामनाएँ। हमें भूलिएगा नहीं, और मिलने ज़रूर आइएगा।