CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION

christmas celebration Ryan International School, Sector-40, Gurgaon marked the advent of the festive season with grandeur and great enthusiasm. The celebration saw the joyous faces soak in merry making and spread warmth and smiles all around. The entire school wore a festive look with santa caps, christmas trees, dazzling stars and decorations all around. The occasion saw the Ryanites participate in multitude of activities that were designed to multiply the joy of the season. Entire School adorned the ‘Wishing Tree’ in classrooms with ‘Three Wishes for Santa’ written on cut out of bells. The little angels from Montessori with their tiny hands enamoured the cutouts of Christmas trees with shiny decorations to bedeck their classes. Students of Montessori II & III took part in ‘Tree Decoration Competition’ wherein each section embellished the Christmas Tree, in their respective classes, with colourful and vibrant looking ornaments. Montessori III also participated in Inter Class Carol Singing competition to create the perfect atmosphere. The tiny tots looked adorable when they dressed up as Mother Mary, Joseph, the Shepherds and Angels to stage the sacred moment of birth of Lord Jesus Christ. The young enthusiasts from classes I & II too excitedly created Christmas decorations like santa’s cap and socks and declamated on the topics ‘If I could give a Gift to the World on Christmas, it will be ….’ and ‘Dear Santa Fulfill my Wish’ respectively. Children from classes III to V contended in an Inter House Carol Singing Competition wherein Sarojini Naidu House emerged as a winner. The creative hands from classes III and IV enjoyed making stars and Christmas Trees using popsicle sticks and embellishments. Students of class V made wreaths with colourful cutout of their hand impressions. The gorgeous creations were then used to festoon the classes and make them look vibrant. The cheerful students of classes III and IV were also engaged in a declamation competition on the topics ‘Dear Santa Fulfill my Wish’ and ‘Cakes and Candles, Carols and Toys, Christmas is the season of Laughter and Joy’, Class V on the other hand, expressed opinion in a debate competition on the topic ‘Gifts- A gesture of Love or a burden’. The celebration culminated with a special assembly conducted on 23rd December 2016. The occasion was graced by the presence of Pastor Rev J. Edwin John Wesly. Exuberant Ryanites prayed to Lord Almighty and expressed gratitude for the endless blessings showered by Him each day. The gathering welcomed the guest by singing a peppy welcome song. The students then staged the Nativity play with much excitement to showcase the birth of Lord Jesus Christ- The Light of the World. The winners of the declamation competition conducted for class IV were felicitated by the honourable guest to make the day more special and Sarojini Naidu House mesmerised the audience with their mellifluous card singing. Students of classes I & II then took the assembly on a ‘Joy Ride’ and bedazzled them with a fascinating and charming dance performance. The benevolent Ryanites also visited Deep Ashram, an orphanage in Gurgaon, to spread the warmth of the festival. The compassionate Santas from Ryan distributed sweets, Frooti and toiletries like soap, toothpaste, shampoo etc among the children there. The celebration helped the students understand that festivals are a way to spread joy and happiness. It also showcased their creative side and sharpen their oratory skills. The School Head Ms. Peeya Sharma wished the school happy tidings and a very happy and endearing 2017. She motivated the Ryanites to be the torch bearers of tomorrow and imbibe good values and follow the God’s commandments to achieve success.