Assembly (Theme: Basic Etiquettes) Grade I & II

 Good manners are just a way of showing other people that we have respect for them. Today's assembly started with the chanting of the ‘Gayatri Mantra’ as an invocation. It is believed that the sacred mantra purifies the thoughts of the one who chants, the listener and everyone around. Anchor Myra and Aira took the stage and offered a lively introduction to the assembly. They told the audience that, although, we are aware of what good manners and basic etiquettes are, we often tend to forget them. Hence, it is necessary to go over the various things to be remembered time and again. Students of grade I and II stressed the need to inculcate good manners & basic etiquettes and one should be polite and respectful. "One should also try never to lose one’s temper or allow it to control us", they said. Students enthusiastically participated in a skit which emphasised that our speech, habits as well as our behaviour should never hurt the feelings of others or cause inconvenience to them. The skit stressed the importance of the three magic words – ‘PLEASE, SORRY and THANK YOU’. The student of grade I then recited a short poem which encouraged students to lead a disciplined life. The efforts of the class were well appreciated by the audience as was evident from the applause! The assembly concluded by assembly incharge addressing and exchanging ideas with the students. On a parting note, she stressed that good manners help spread better understanding and goodwill and thus bring about harmony amidst all.