Self-control:
Think first and act later!
-Ms.
Sunita D’Souza
St. Joseph’s High School,
Wadala,
24th Aug 2013
On
20th August, the students of the Primary Section assembled in the
school hall for the day’s assembly and the birthday celebrations of the
Principal, Fr. Bernard Fernandes. Fr.Bernard was escorted in the school hall by
Ms. Nicole Britto (Vice-Principal) and Mrs. Matilda Fernandes (Headmistress of
the Primary Section). The little compere of Std. IIA warmly welcomed the
distinguished guests. Master Ian D'Souza, the Headboy of the Primary Section
recited a prayer invoking God's blessings on Fr.Bernard . He then invited
Fr.Bernard to the stage to cut the birthday cake!
The
honoured guests then took their seats in the audience. The compere began the
assembly by introducing the theme 'Self-Control'. The backdrop held the words -
'Self-Control is the mastery of our thoughts. If we can't control what we
think, we can't control what we do. Self-control makes us think first and act
afterwards.'
The
class assembly began with the singing of the song 'It Takes Courage' by the
students who held the words 'Be Responsible'. In the skit enacted the students
provided examples of how they can practise self-control in school, during the
lunch break and after school (not fighting for a pencil, not wasting food and
not watching too much television). At the end of the skit, two students dressed
as clowns came forward with the message ‘Self-Control is the positive sign of
our will power'. An action song 'Be
Careful' reinforced the message that we must watch every thought, word and
deed. Holding aloft each letter of the word 'Self-Control', some students expressed
what each letter of the word 'Self-Control' meant to them within their context and
related to their own experiences and behaviour. Through the poem, 'I'm In
Control' the students who were divided into two groups meaningfully told us how
we can all practise self-control. The two clowns eagerly came forward holding
the banner 'Self-Control reflects greatness of character.'
A
group of students then questioned each other about tips that could be
incorporated in our daily lives when our self-control is tested by posing the
question 'What Will You Do?' Drawing everyone's attention, a little naughty
monkey suddenly popped onto the stage reminding us that we all need to practise
self-control. In the power-point presentation that followed, there was a
wonderful children's music video titled ' Self-Control' requesting everyone to
practise self-control at all times - when standing in a line, answering exams, participating
in class, etc.
Fr.Bernard
then addressed the gathering. He congratulated the students and the class
teacher of Std. II A for the beautiful class presentation. He stated that there
were many practical examples provided by them to enable everyone to imbibe the
quality of self-control. The students listening with rapt attention responded spontaneously
to the questions posed by Fr. Bernard with examples in 'Self-Control'.
Fr.Bernard thanked everyone for their prayers and wonderful wishes on his birthday.
The class assembly ended with the singing of the school anthem.
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