G.D. GOENKA PUBLIC SCHOOL, SARITA VIHAR assembly report THEME: Christmas REPORT: Christmas Special Assembly 2019 DATE: Tuesday, December 24, 2019 TEACHERS INCHARGE: Ms. Shivangi and Ms. Sylvia CONDUCTED BY: Students of Grade VI EVENT REPORT

Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Christ, observed primarily on December 25 as a religious and cultural celebration among billions of people around the world. A feast central to the Christian , it is preceded by the season of or the and initiates the season of Christmastide, which historically in the West lasts twelve days and culminates on ; in some traditions, Christmastide includes an . Christmas is celebrated religiously by a majority of Christians, as well as culturally by many non- Christians, and forms an integral part of the holiday season centered around it.

In keeping up with this ethos, a special assembly was conducted by the students of Grade VI at G.D. Goenka Public School, Sarita Vihar on Tuesday, December 24, 2019. The assembly began with the prayer followed by the International, National, Sports and Weather news which kept our young learners abreast with their surroundings. A play celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ was showcased by the students thereafter. Girls presented a dance performance on a famous song - , whose beats reverberated in the entire auditorium and got everybody grooving. The school choir once again raised the bar high by putting up an outstanding carol singing activity. Music was in the air throughout the event. It was fascinating to witness choir put up quite a magnificent performance. Each one was outstanding and kept the audience enthralled. The entire flow of the on-stage events was given a great closure by the thought of the day which was perfectly in sync with the theme of the assembly.

The effort which marked the commendable teamwork of students and teachers was well received by the audience. The celebrations were brought to an end by the Indian National Anthem.

Highlights of the Event

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION - the birth of Jesus

Students presenting a dance performance

Carol singing activity