During the Socials, there are two types of speeches to be delivered: the short Bequeathal speeches and the Key speeches. This blog shall be your guide how to write those speeches.
Here's your speech writing guide, with Grade 10’s bequeathing speech on one side and Grade 9’s acceptance speech on the other. Each symbol has its meaning, a guide for writing, and example sentence starters to help you craft your speeches.
Bequeathal Ceremony Speech Guide
The bequeathal speeches are brief, lasting 30 seconds to 1 minute each.
| Symbol |
Grade 10 (Bequeathing Speech) – Passing the Symbol |
Grade 9 (Acceptance Speech) – Receiving the Symbol |
| Key of Responsibility 🔑 |
Meaning: The power to lead, make wise choices, and take on duties.
How to write: Reflect on the responsibilities you had in Grade 10 and the lessons you learned. Encourage Grade 9 to uphold these duties with integrity.
Example Starter: "Tonight, we pass on the Key of Responsibility, a reminder that leadership is not about authority but about service and dedication..." |
Meaning: Readiness to take on new roles and challenges.
How to write: Express gratitude and commitment to upholding responsibilities.
Example Starter: "We humbly accept the Key of Responsibility, knowing that true leadership is built on trust, hard work, and selflessness..." |
| Anchor of Hope ⚓ |
Meaning: Staying steadfast even in difficult times.
How to write: Share how hope helped your batch overcome struggles. Remind Grade 9 that perseverance will guide them.
Example Starter: "We bequeath to you the Anchor of Hope, a symbol of resilience that reminds us to stand firm even in the strongest storms..." |
Meaning: Strength in adversity.
How to write: Promise to carry this hope forward and support one another. Example Starter: "With gratitude, we receive the Anchor of Hope, a promise that no matter the challenges ahead, we will remain steadfast..." |
| Seed of Patience 🌱 |
Meaning: Growth takes time; patience leads to success.
How to write: Reflect on the patience needed to reach this point and how small efforts lead to great results.
Example Starter: "We entrust to you the Seed of Patience, a symbol of steady growth and unwavering perseverance..." |
Meaning: Commitment to personal and academic growth.
How to write: Pledge to nurture patience and work diligently.
Example Starter: "We accept the Seed of Patience, knowing that true achievement comes not from haste, but from persistence and dedication..." |
| Book of Knowledge 📖 |
Meaning: Education is a lifelong journey.
How to write: Acknowledge how knowledge shaped your batch and encourage Grade 9 to seek wisdom beyond textbooks.
Example Starter: "This Book of Knowledge holds not just lessons from the classroom, but the wisdom of experience, curiosity, and a thirst for learning..." |
Meaning: Dedication to learning and personal growth.
How to write: Commit to valuing education and using knowledge to create change.
Example Starter: "We receive the Book of Knowledge with open hearts, ready to continue the journey of discovery and enlightenment..." |
Laurel of
Success 🌿 |
Meaning: Achievement is earned through effort and perseverance.
How to write: Reflect on the triumphs and challenges of your batch and inspire Grade 9 to strive for their own victories.
Example Starter: "The Laurel of Success is not just a crown, but a reminder that every victory is built upon hard work and sacrifice..." |
Meaning: Determination to achieve goals and uphold excellence.
How to write: Express gratitude and promise to continue striving for success. Example Starter: "We accept the Laurel of Success, not as a mere decoration, but as a challenge to push ourselves toward greatness..." |
| Wheel of Industry ⚙️ |
Meaning: Hard work and perseverance drive progress.
How to write: Share how your batch overcame struggles through dedication. Encourage Grade 9 to embrace diligence. Example Starter: "We pass on to you the Wheel of Industry, a symbol of unwavering determination and the power of perseverance..." |
Meaning: Commitment to diligence and perseverance.
How to write: Promise to work hard and carry forward the values of perseverance.
Example Starter: "We receive the Wheel of Industry with the promise that we will work tirelessly, never losing sight of our dreams..." |
| Torch of Wisdom 🔥 |
Meaning: Wisdom guides and illuminates the path for others.
How to write: Explain that wisdom is not just knowledge but also discernment and understanding. Urge Grade 9 to use wisdom in their journey.
Example Starter: "The Torch of Wisdom we pass to you is not just a light, but a guide to making choices that inspire and uplift others..."
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Meaning: Readiness to seek and apply wisdom.
How to write: Promise to carry the torch and use wisdom to lead with integrity.
Example Starter: "We accept the Torch of Wisdom, knowing that knowledge without wisdom is empty, and true learning lies in how we use what we know..."
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Here’s how to write the KEY SPEECHES of the Masquerade.
These speeches play an integral part of the socials and thus must be well-thought of, well-prepared and delivered with elegance.
| Speech/Segment |
Prompt/Guide
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Sample/Introductory Wordings |
| Welcome Speech (3-4 mins) |
Greet everyone warmly and introduce the theme. Acknowledge the organizers, faculty, and attendees. Set the tone for the night by describing the elegance and mystery of the Gothic-Renaissance theme.
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"Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to a night of mystery, grandeur, and timeless elegance. Tonight, we step into a world where shadows and splendor intertwine—a Gothic-Renaissance Masquerade. Let us embrace the magic, the mystique, and the memories waiting to unfold!" |
Closing Speech
(3-4mins) |
Reflect on the night’s highlights, emotions, and shared experiences. Express gratitude to those who made the event possible. End on an inspiring note, leaving a lasting impression.
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"As the music fades and the masks come off, we take with us not just the glamour of tonight but the memories etched in our hearts. This night was not just an event—it was a celebration of who we are and the journey ahead. Thank you all for making this night truly unforgettable!" |
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Retrospection
(4-6mins) |
Take a sentimental look back at your journey as a batch. Highlight friendships, challenges, and growth. Use vivid imagery to capture the emotions of the past and the anticipation of the future. |
"Once, we were just faces in a crowded hallway, strangers beneath our own unseen masks. But through time, laughter, and trials, we have become a family. Tonight, as we revel in this grand masquerade, let us not only celebrate the present but cherish the past that brought us here." |
Now, here’s a thorough guide to help Grade 9 students (Prophets) craft their prophecies in a way that’s hilarious, theatrical, and fitting to the Gothic-Renaissance Masquerade theme while ensuring they remain lighthearted and respectful.
🎭 The Prophecy Writing Guide 🎭
The prophecy is a 5- to 7-minute speech, so it is important to keep the audience engaged throughout its delivery.
🕰 Setting the Scene:
Your prophets are mystical seers gifted with the ability to peer into the future through visions, enchanted mirrors, or celestial whispers. Their prophecies must be dramatic, poetic, and theatrical, as if they are delivering grand revelations at a gothic-renaissance court.
💡 Tone & Style:
- Use old-fashioned, dramatic language (e.g., “Lo and behold! A fate most astonishing awaits thee!”)
- Make the jobs sound grand, mystical, or hilariously bizarre (e.g., “Keeper of the Moon’s Secret Cheese Vault” instead of just “Cheese Taster”)
- Include storytelling elements—not just what the job is, but how they got there.
- Maintain a gothic-renaissance flair (e.g., referencing stars, omens, fate, royal courts, etc.)
NOTE: Before announcing the prophecies, obtain the master list of all Grade 10 students and assign each one a job or profession. There is no need to know the student personally when choosing their prophecy—that's where the fun lies! The unpredictability makes it even more entertaining.
📝 Structure of the Prophecy
| Section |
What to Write |
Example/Guiding Sentence |
| 1. The Mysterious Introduction |
Start with a dramatic opening to establish that a grand vision is about to be revealed.
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"Hark! The winds whisper, the stars align, and through the mists of time, a revelation unfolds!" |
| 2. Call the Subject by an Over-the-Top Title |
Address the Grade 10 student as if they are destined for greatness (even if the job is funny).
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"Oh, noble [Name], whose destiny sparkles brighter than a thousand chandeliers in the Grand Hall of the Forgotten Kings!"
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| 3. Reveal Their Future Profession in a Theatrical Way |
Announce their hilarious future job in an overly dramatic manner. |
"In the great kingdom of the future, thou shalt be known as the Supreme Royal Bubble-Wrap Stomper, tasked with ridding the world of all unpopped bubbles!"
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| 4. Explain How They Got There |
Describe their journey (make it absurd yet entertaining). |
"It was foretold that one day, after discovering the ineffable joy of stomping upon tiny air pockets, thou wouldst dedicate thine entire life to the noble cause of ensuring no bubble remains unpopped!"
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| 5. Describe the Job with Gothic-Renaissance Elegance |
Add flair to make it sound mystical or medieval. |
"Day and night, clad in silken robes woven with the whispers of the wind, thou shalt traverse marble halls, seeking out fresh rolls of enchanted bubble-wrap..."
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| 6. A Grand Conclusion |
End with a bold, mystical statement about how their future is sealed by fate. |
"So it is written in the celestial scrolls, and so it shall be! Rejoice, for thy destiny is as magnificent as it is inescapable!"
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🔮 Tips for Performance 🔮
📜 Dress & Props: Encourage the prophets to wear flowing cloaks, ornate masks, and perhaps carry a mystical-looking scroll or crystal ball.
🎭 Dramatic Delivery:
- Use exaggerated hand gestures, as if conjuring visions from the beyond.
- Speak slowly and theatrically, as if revealing great secrets of the universe.
- Pause dramatically before announcing the future job.
✨ Encourage Creativity! Prophets can add more poetic elements, riddles, or even eerie sound effects to make their performance truly immersive.
GOOD LUCK writing your speeches dearies!
