Values of Christmas across the classes

"Christmas is a season not only of rejoicing but of reflection." Winston Churchill

Christmas commemorates the birth of Christ. Although it is a Christian festival, people of different communities celebrate it with great fervour and enthusiasm.

Kids are especially enthusiastic about Christmas as they wait for Santa to visit them with bring gifts at homes on Christmas Eve. Presents are placed under the Christmas tree wrapped in gift boxes waiting to be opened on Christmas morning.

Christmas was celebrated at The Indian School-Second Shift with enthusiasm and cheer. Students of Pre school were dressed  as Santa and celebrated the occasion with a ' Show and Tell' presentation on Christmas symbols. The children presented a dance to Jingle bells and showcased craftwork comprising Santa masks and bells.

Pre Primary conducted a special assembly on Friday, 24th December’ 2021. The assembly commenced with a welcome and a brief introduction to explain aspects of the festival and how it is celebrated across the world. The story of the birth of Lord Jesus was narrated. The children then sang carols like “Joy to the world”, “Jingle bells” and “Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer”. A dance by the children prompted their parents to dance along making for a heady Christmas mood! Some of the children dressed as Santa and the reindeer had the audience squealing in delight! The enduring message of Christmas – sharing and caring was the takeaway.

Class 1 students made reindeer craft using paper folding and the Christmas tree using the quilling.

The students of class 2 made Christmas cards and a snowman with old socks.They made Christmas cookies and shared a virtual Christmas treat. Teachers shared them videos of Christmas celebrations in different countries.

December brings a lot of warmth, hope and glad tidings. To spread the message of love and good cheer, the students of class 3 presented a special assembly on 24.12.21. The celebration started with a skit- 'True Sense of Gifting'. The choir played the angels descended on Earth. The day concluded with a scintillating dance by students .

Students of class 4 participated in a Christmas special class organised by their class teacher. On the eve of Christmas,  Akshat and Omar sang popular carols for all attendees. Jay, Aahil and class 4B students presented stories. Students enjoyed a fun round of quiz that incorporated their knowledge of the occasion. At the end Suryanshi and Aadit surprised all with a dance presentation followed by a small coded Santa gift for everyone.

The festive session concluded as participants listened to and hummed along with Arlin as he sang 'Merry Christmas'.

Classes 5 and 6 had a Skype class with Kenyan peers where our students showcased Christmas cards and participated in a storytelling session, which was an enriching experience for all. They wrote letters to Santa too. They were shown short Christmas movies to add to the festivity. The students of class 7 made beautiful Christmas cards in class and noted one-line messages of things they feel grateful aboutm Students were encouraged to speak about Christmas and its importance. Students also spoke about how they celebrate Christmas. They also shared their messages written on the cards to their classmates.

In Class 8 the teacher showed a video and talked about the importance of Christmas and the values that it comes with.

Christmas reminds us of the importance of giving and sharing with friends and family. Through Christmas, we know that the birth of Lord Jesus is the symbolic of new beginnings. It is an opportunity to think about nature and the reason for our existence. The popularity of this festival across people of different faiths is a great unifier.