“Our greatest ability as humans is not to change the world; but to change ourselves.” a quote by Mahatma Gandhi is so relevant in the world we live in, more so during and after this pandemic. To bring change in the world, we must first change our perspectives, our thinking, and live to make a difference in our society, community, and the world at large.
The students of Grade 6 & 7 conducted the Virtual Assembly based on the theme “Exploring Empathy as Global Citizen, on 14th January 2022.
The students used this platform to highlight the urgent need for every person to contribute their part to make the world a better place by being a compassionate human beings. The Assembly commenced with a prayer sung by the children and a quote by Margaret Mead, to encourage global citizenship in students. Videos depicting the importance of being global citizens, the challenges which lie in front of us, the enormous possibilities to change the world, were shown. Students used this medium to depict the power that one person has to bring about a transformation, as a citizen of this amazing world. The unimaginable effect that a single person can create, inspire and involve proactively, was depicted through the Poem “ The Power of One.
A PowerPoint presentation that was shared displayed the various ways in which children can bring about changes in their life, and surroundings which can impact the community, society, and the world around them. The effective results of keeping up the goals and resolutions as a citizen of the world, being kind, empathetic, helping out to the community, and volunteering were focused upon during the session with a video on “ Kindness is Contagious”. In the end, students shared their opinions and goals as global citizens on a Padlet. The Virtual Assembly ended with the National Anthem.
The three most important days of my life include my Birthday, Independence Day, and Republic day. Celebration of Independence day & Republic day is more important than any other festival. The reason is that some of my family members belong to the Freedom fighters fraternity and have participated in the Freedom struggle and World War 2. To name a few, Shri. Prativadi Bhayangkara Venkatachary – Freedom fighter who was lodged in Cellular jail in Andamans then known as Kala Pani, Col. Chakrapani Kilambi – Poona Horse regiment and Lt.Col. Vijaya Raghavan Kilambi – Artillery regiment.
Republic Day - Though India got its freedom in 1947, India became the Sovereign Democratic Republic on the 26th of January 1950. India celebrated the 73rd Republic Day on 26th January 2022, as part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav commemorating 75 years of independence. The grand Republic Day parade started as per tradition, the national flag was unfurled followed by the National Anthem with a booming 21-gun salute, presented by Ceremonial Battery of 871 Field Regiment. The 73rd Republic Day parade on Rajpath in NewDelhi this year to celebrate the 75th year of Independence featured 16 marching contingents, 17 military bands, and 25 tableaux of various states, Union Territories, departments, and the armed forces. India’s military might and cultural diversity were showcased. What I liked about the celebrations - The celebrations commenced on January 23rd January 2022 as Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on the occasion of Netaji's 125th birth anniversary, unveiled the hologram statue of the freedom fighter at the India Gate in Delhi on Sunday. The country witnessed the largest flypast, comprising 75 aircraft and helicopters. For the first time, the defense ministry presented videos from the cockpit as the helicopters and aircraft flew over Rajpath. The Centre also installed 10 large LED screens, five on each side of Rajpath, for spectators at the location. The country’s first woman Rafale fighter jet pilot Flt. Lt. Shivangi Singh was part of the Indian Air Force tableau at the Republic Day parade. The Beating Retreat 2022 The Beating Retreat is a centuries-old military tradition, Beating the Retreat dates back to the days when troops disengaged from a battle at sunset. As soon as the buglers sounded the retreat, the troops ceased fighting, sheathed their arms, and withdrew from the battlefield.
The custom of standing still during the sounding of retreat has been retained to this day. Colours and standards are cased and flags lowered at retreats. With a note of serenity, ‘Sare Jahan Se Acha’ song concluded the event and the gathering slowly dispersed. The Beating the Retreat ceremony marked the end of Republic Day celebrations that started this year a day early with Parakram Divas on January 23 to mark the birth anniversary of Subash Chandra Bose.
Republic day celebrations at Ekya school, Byrathi The Republic Day celebration at our school was held with great joy and pride. Grades 1 to 4 participated in the celebration. First, a speech was read by one of my classmates which was indeed awe-inspiring. Then, we were put into a breakout room to make either a poster, bookmark, or a tricolour doll. The day was dedicated to the tricolor which indicates the strength and courage of our country. Our teacher asked us to showcase our artwork and it was amazing to see how we could all make such beautiful art with just the three colours that represent our country. It made me feel very proud to be a part of this great country. I salute all the soldiers up in the north who are fighting day and night to keep all of us safe here.
Proud to be an Indian.
Jai Hind!
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