Christmas Celebrations - 2024
On 7 December, 2024 St. Paul’s High School witnessed a twin celebration of the XXIV Spot Painting and Drawing prize distribution ceremony and also the Christmas celebration.
Christmas is a season of sharing joy, love and peace. The Christmas program began with singing the carol “ Joy To The World” , followed by the Scripture reading and reciting the morning prayer. The thought for the day was based on the essence of Christmas.
The programme commenced with Prize Distribution Ceremony of the 24th Spot Painting competition. The prizes were awarded amidst jubilation and loud cheer.
The Principal, Rev.Bro.Sudhakar Reddy, in his message emphasized that we must Honour God, Respect our parents, Teachers and live together in harmony in a country which is the largest democracy known for Unity in Diversity.
The marvellous Nativity skit was enacted to relive the moments at Bethlehem. It was followed by the entry of Santa Claus to a thunderous carol, Jingle Bells. The “Saviour’ s Birthday cake” was cut by the Principal Rev.Br.Sudhakar Reddy and Vice Principal Ms.Suju Thomas.As a surprise the students celebrating their birthday also joined to cut the cake. Prizes were awarded to the Christian students for various games that were conducted for them. The programme concluded with the National anthem.
The Primary school was filled with festive cheer on 7 December 2024, as the spirit of Christmas was celebrated with joy and enthusiasm. The programme commenced with the prayer song, invoking divine blessings upon every one and creating a serene atmosphere. This was followed by Scripture reading with the message of spreading love and peace.
A Christmas skit was beautifully presented by the students, enacting the birth of Jesus Christ, who is the symbol of love, compassion and hope for humanity. The Principal, Rev. Bro. Sudhakar Reddy, in his message, said that Christmas is celebrated as birthday of Jesus Christ who was a beacon of hope and who also had, love for humanity. He said that on this joyous occasion we must reflect on Christ’s teachings and imbibe them in our life. He said we must be kind, caring and compassionate towards the elderly and the needy.
A joyful cake-cutting ceremony was a moment of excitement for the students. It added a sweet and a memorable touch, to the celebration. The festive cheer was enhanced with a vibrant dance performance showcasing the message of Christmas. The arrival of Santa Claus added an element of surprise delight, laughter and cheer. The programme concluded with a heartfelt vote of thanks to all who made the celebration a success, bringing in the spirit of joy and togetherness.
