It's Christmas time!

PREPARING FOR CHRISTMAS

St. Joseph's High School,
Wadala,
16 Dec 2013

It's that time of the year that is eagerly awaited - for the Christmas tree, the Christmas crib, the festivities; above all the Christmas spirit of giving.  A detailed program has been planned for the entire school beginning from today - our little way of welcoming the baby Jesus at our place and into our hearts.

Christmas Celebrations 2013   (16^th - 20^th December, 2013 )

Teachers in charge: Ms. Joanna, Ms. Rina, Mrs. Pavita, Mrs. Cressieda

Christmas Message – all classes from (I –X) will prepare 2 Christmas messages on chart paper. These will be displayed on the notice boards and other places in the school. This should be submitted in the science lab in the 1^st period on Tuesday, December 17^th, 2013.

Christmas Spirit of Giving – Two standards will work together to support a different social work organization or activity through interaction and/or collection of materials required by them. I & II – A home for the destitute; III & IV – An Orphanage; V & VI – Mrs. Aranha’s Anganwadi; VII & VIII – CSA project against hunger and disease; IX & X – Study Class children

Prayer Partners – Prayer partners will be decided by drawing of lots in each class on Friday, December 13^th in the afternoon. Students will pray for the concerned classmate throughout the week.

Christmas bookmarks – These have to be prepared on Wednesday 18^th December, in the 6^th and 7^th periods using eco-friendly materials only. The size of the bookmark shouldn’t be more than 2 inches wide and 5 inches long. These will be judged, who will select the best 5. Class teachers may then return these to the students as they have to gift the bookmark to their respective prayer partners.

Good Deed Nosegays - Every student will have to pick out a flower from the Good Deed Nosegay kept near the class crib. The nosegay will be passed around each morning for students to pick a flower and read the good deed attached to it. After reading the suggested good deed for the day, the flower should be replaced in the nosegay. The student should attempt to practice that good deed during the day as his gift to Baby Jesus. This practice will continue throughout the week.

 

Star (Secondary – 6 students per class. Sticks will be provided.) Other eco-friendly materials have to be arranged by the class. Only eco-friendly materials and waste materials should be used. Time will be given from Monday to Wednesday, i.e. Dec. 16^th to 18^th for the preparation of stars. These will be judged for prizes.

Crib – This should be prepared in class on Monday, December 16^th and displayed on the class cupboard. The crib should be kept in the class cupboard every evening. The crib has to be made in a well lined plastic mesh tray which will be lent to the class for this purpose. Statues will be given to each class. 5 boys may be chosen for the same.

Christmas Party - On Friday, December 20^th each Class (I-X) will have its Christmas Party for about 1 hour in the classroom. In the spirit of sharing, arrange for small groups of students to bring in items (cake/chocolate/snack) that will be shared with the whole class thus, all will be contributing to the party in kind.

There are a few restrictions: Benches may not be shifted around in the classrooms. Cello-tape and double-sided sticking tape should not be used to fix decorations on the walls (or painted/polished surfaces). After the party, the class must be cleaned and restored to its normal state by the students.

As coloured clothes are permitted for the Christmas function, Students of Std. IX and X should wear long pants.  suitable shirts/t-shirts in any of the Christmas colors - red, white, green.

Carol Singing Competition -   Students are invited to form groups of 9 to 15 students across Std. V - X. Since this is an open competition students will form their own groups and conduct practices themselves. A rehearsal will be held on 17^th December. The group entries should be submitted to one of the teachers in charge by 13^th December. (List out on a sheet of paper, the names of the participants, name one student as the group leader and give the group a name.) The group name has to be selected in keeping with the spirit of Christmas. Students may select 3 to 5 carols. Each group will get a total of 2¹/₂ mins. to perform on stage

Dance Competition -   Students are invited to form groups of  6 to 10 students across Std. V - X. Since this is an open competition students will form their own groups and conduct practices themselves. A rehearsal will be held on 17^th December. The group entries should be submitted to one of the teachers in charge by 13^th December. (List out on a sheet of paper, the names of the participants, name one student as the group leader and give the group a name.) The group name has to be selected in keeping with the spirit of Christmas. Students may select a single song or a medley of Christmas related songs. Each group will get a total of 2¹/₂ mins. to perform on stage.

HERE'S TO A JOYOUS CHRISTMAS PREPARATION!