Jamshedpur: Christmas, the festival symbolising love, peace and brotherhood, was celebrated with great joy and enthusiasm at St. John’s High School, Jugsalai. The celebration reflected the timeless values inspired by the life of Lord Jesus Christ, including compassion, sacrifice, forgiveness and mutual harmony.
The programme began on a delightful note with a vibrant Christmas dance by pre-primary students. Dressed in colourful costumes and Santa caps, the tiny performers won hearts with their innocent charm, drawing loud applause from the audience.
This was followed by house-wise Christmas carol presentations by primary and senior students. Students from different houses sang melodious carols, spreading the joy of the birth of Lord Jesus and creating a deeply devotional atmosphere. The high school students further enriched the programme through dances, carols and plays that beautifully depicted the life, teachings and love of Lord Jesus for humanity.
Students also delivered Christmas speeches in Hindi and English. The Hindi speech highlighted the social and moral significance of Christmas, while the English speech conveyed the message of love, peace and forgiveness in simple and meaningful words.
Addressing the gathering, school principal Ashu Tiwary emphasized the true spirit of Christmas and encouraged students to walk on the path of love, service and humanity in their lives. On behalf of the school management, G. Francis extended Christmas greetings to all and wished the students a bright future. She highlighted that every festival holds a unique importance and should be celebrated with mutual respect, harmony and goodwill.
