Property Matters!
- Ms. Sunita D’Souza
St.
Joseph’s High School,
Wadala,
8th
Aug 2013
The
backdrop held the words - 'I have the right to expect my property to be safe. I
have the responsibility not to steal, damage or destroy the property of others
and to take good care of my own property. The smiley face on the curtain
made with flower cut-outs and leaves seemed to welcome everyone for the morning
assembly!
The
compere warmly welcomed everyone and confidently reiterated the words on the
backdrop! He drew everyone's attention to our rights and responsibilities.
The assembly began with a short skit based on 'Chhota Bheem'. In the
skit, the students of Std. IIIB brought out the message that we must take care
of our own belongings and not steal or damage the things of others. Chhota
Bheem had won the Doll-Making Competition because he had taken good care of his
doll, and did not let anyone destroy or damage it in any way.
The
thrilling and exciting educative ramp walk was an innovative way of presenting
the ideas that the students wished to put across. The students walked in style
with paper sashes pinned on them which had messages such as 'Sorry, Don't
Damage, Be Honest, Be Careful, Don't Cheat, Don't Destroy, Don't Steal and Seek
Permission'. At the end of the educative ramp walk, the students, holding their
banners cheerfully, did some attractive dance steps to the rhythm of the
popular song 'Jumping Japaak'.
A
group of students smartly dressed in formal attire with ties, recited a poem
based on 'Rights and Responsibilities' and made everyone aware of our
rights and responsibilities. Then there was a spiritually uplifting prayer song
seeking God's blessings to guide our path and to support and help us practice
our rights and responsibilities properly. The banners held by some students of
Std. IIIB attracted our attention. They had the following messages -
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We have the right to be safe at school. We have the responsibility not to hurt
others with our actions and words.
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I have the right to be loved and protected from harm and the responsibility to
show others love and care.
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We have the right to participate in classroom activities. We have the
responsibility to stay on the task and do our best in all classroom activities.
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We have the right to have a playground and recess time and the responsibility
to play safely and follow rules
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I have the right to be safe and be comfortable at home and the responsibility
to keep it neat and clean.
Fr.
Principal then addressed the students. He asked them how they could practice
safety in school and at home. They responded with some practical suggestions - take
care of their own property, not to touch someone else's things, not to damage
property, keep the school clean, help the teachers in school, help their
parents at home, keep the house clean and respect their parents and elders.
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The
students who won prizes for the competitions held on the previous Fridays were
then given certificates - Stds. I-IV - Group Recitation and On-The Spot Craft
Competition. The assembly came to an end with the singing of the school anthem
with due reverence.
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