Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 24: Christmas Day was celebrated with religious fervour and gaiety.
KC International School celebrated the Christmas Eve and Arrival of the New Year with a great zeal. A spectacular show was put up by the students, followed by special assembly wherein the students showcased the events related to Jesus Christ’s birth and life through role play, carols and talk. Senior co-ordinator Arti Sharma addressed the gathering with her motivating words. Special Christmas gala was hosted by Pre-Primary and Primary wing in the atrium of the school. Senior Vice Chairperson Saroj Mahajan and Vice President Chaitanya Chowdhary graced the occasion as the chief guests. The highlight of the show was a skit by Pre-Primary students showcasing Rudolph’s heroic story. Cake cutting Ceremony was hosted by students in the presence of the chief guests. The entire show was organized by Ameet Kour, Co-ordinator Pre-Primary Wing and Headmistress, Poonam Bhagat.
Shiksha Niketan Senior Secondary School Jeevan Nagar organized Christmas Carnival. The event was graced by Fr Arul Nirmal, Father of St Mary’s Garrison Church. The other special guests were Ram Parsad Junior Engineer PDD, J&K, Priyanka DySP Vigilance and Cheena Sumbria Judge, J&K. The programme began with the Carol Singing along with the Cake Cutting by guests and the Principal of the institution Rameshwar Mengi along with all the dignitaries. Students were in colourful dresses and gave colourful performances. The whole programme was done under the supervision of Incharges Amit gupta and Sudesh Rana with the cooperation of lecturers and students of Shiksha Niketan.
Vishwa Bharati Senior Secondary School Akalpur Morh celebrated Christmas by organizing a special morning assembly in which students delivered speeches on the uplifitment of the humanity. Some students presented beautiful dance and song items concerning Christmas. The tiny toddlers of pre-primary wing presented a wonderful tab leaveby costuming as Santa Clause and Fairies that attracted each and everyone. The marvelous dance item on the song jingle bells enthralled the whole audience.
Indira Public Higher Secondary School Shant Nagar Janipur along with its Indira Kids Play Way School celebrated Christmas with zeal and fervour. Students attired as Santa Claus and Fairies sang Christmas Carols and other songs including Jingle Bells. The students also foot tapped on ‘Jingle Bells’. Managing Director of the Institution Sanjay Padha was the chief guest, while Principal Rashu Padha was the guest of honour. Assistant Principal and Coordinators or different wings were also present on the occasion. Co-ordinator Primary Wing Renuka Saroch threw light on the importance of the day and asked the students to follow the teachings of Jesus Christ.
Bhartiya Shiksha Kender Higher Secondary School Domana organized Christmas Carnival. On the occasion Principal BSKHSS Domana Sandhya Raj Patjania was chief guest and Renowned Classical Performer of J&K, Nrityashree Deepak Dutta was guest of honour. On the occasion, students Slum kids from flung areas were invited as special guests. Students presented plethora of performances. Main attraction of the day was Cake Cutting ceremony and dance of Teachers on the beats of Jingle Bells. Head Boy of School Nikhil recited Christmas Prayer, while Arti Bandral done stage proceedings.
To celebrated Christmas Day, Navdeep Public School (NPS) Paloura organised Bal Mela. Chairman NPS Hakumat Singh Pathania was chief guest, while Principal Bhartiya Kender Higher Secondary School Domana Sandhya Raj Pathania was guest of honour and Renowned Classical Performer of J&K NrityaShree Deepak Dutta was special guest. On the occasion, students presented variety of cultural items. Director NPS Sangeeta, Coordinators and Teacher Incharges were also present on the occasion. Mouth watering stalls were also installed by teachers. Lottery, NPS Shopping Plaza and Lucky Draw was like addition to the entertainment part. Ex Students Paras Sunaina Mohit and others were specially invited by School Management who shared their experience when they were part of NPS. In the end, vote of thanks was presented by Principal NPS Manvi S Sambyal.
DPS Nagbani today celebrated Christmas. The students of DPS Nagbani conducted a special assembly to invoke the message of sharing and compassion with Christmas. The assembly commenced with a welcome address and a brief introduction of the chief guest Ajatshatru Singh, Pro-Vice Chairperson of DPS Nagbani while SS Sodhi, PVC/Director was the guest of honour. The Christmas celebration began with Christmas carols melodiously sung by the students followed by a dance performance. The programme included a skit, dance of Santa accompanied by a group of dancers, etc. Vote of thanks was delivered by the Principal of the school R K Verma.
Students of Tint Tots School celebrated Christmas with great enthusiasm and gaiety. The students of dressed as Santa Claus presented colourful dance items. Students of senior wing presented a full play depicting the birth and sacrifices made by the Jesus Christ.
Christmas was celebrated at ASN Higher Secondary School, Resham Ghar Colony Jammu. Students dressed in colourful Christmas dresses presented songs and Christmas Carols. Principal of the school was the chief guest, who addressed the students.
Jammu Public Higher Secondary School Sainik Colony Jammu celebrated Christmas. Students participated in the function and displayed their talent. They also become replica of Santa Calus. Santosh Sharma Principal of the school addressed the students.
Rich Harvest School Bari Brahmana students and staff celebrated Christmas. Kindergarten children dressed up as little Santas and angels went around the school distributing sweets. All the students prayed for world peace and prosperity. Principal Anita Bhatia in her message asked the students to imbibe teachings of the holy Bible and spread the message of tolerance and unity.
Minerva Public School Barnoti celebrated Christmas. Kindergarten children dressed and presented a dance followed by a dance by senior girls on Dogri song. Hindi Rhyme competition (Junior) was the highlight of the celebration. Students came up with the different poem on a variety of themes. Participants were judged on parameters like pronunciation, content, expression and confidence. The final judgement was made by the panel of judges as well as special guest comprising of Dr Guru Dutt and Dr (Prof) Rachna Raj.
present on the occasion were Sheetal Sharma Principal Minerva Kathua, Ruhy Sharma Principal MPS Barnoti and staff members.
Christmas, the birth of Lord Jesus was celebrated at Stephens International Public School, Miran Sahib, Jammu. A special assembly was organised wherein Vice Chairperson Amarjit Singh, Director Satvinder Saini, Principal Ram Parkash Sharma, Administrator Rama Jamwal and Headmistress Shweta Bakshi were present. The celebrations commenced with the singing of melodious carols by the school choir which was followed by enthralling dance performances by the tiny tots of the pre-primary and the primary wing. The enactment depicting the birth of Jesus Christ left everyone spellbound. Chairman of the School Dr Kamal Saini IGP (Retd) and Director Satvinder Saini extended warm greetings on this auspicious occasion.
Delhi Public School, Udhampur celebrated Christmas. Kindergarten Angels danced to joyful tunes. The Santa danced to the exciting tunes followed by Christmas skit. There was a carol presented by Yajurveda House. Highlight of the programme was skates dance performance. Pro-Vice Chairman of the school, Dr JC Gupta wished the students Merry Christmas. Virtuous Principal of the school, Dr Kunal Anand was also present.
Christmas was also celebrated at Govt High School Gurha Brahmna with pomp and show. The students were dressed in colourful costumes and they presented gifts.
The Headmaster of the school Renu Sharma also distributed gifts among the students.
Galaxy Public School Sainik Colony celebrated Christmas. Many cultural items were presented by the students. Chairman Galaxy Group of Education Arun Kumar Sharma, Principal Jaspreet Kaur and faculty members were present on the occasion.
Kartar Public School celebrated Christmas. Students decorated their classrooms with the beautiful crafted Christmas trees, Santa Claus and Christmas greetings. Students of Pre-Primary section presented their best in different craft activities. A special assembly was conducted by senior school students where in the students of Class I and Class II dressed in colourful costumes presented a beautiful dance. Senior students sang melodious carols. Prateek Sharma from class IXth spoke about the significance of Christmas. Principal of the school Harpreet Kaur was also present on the occasion.
Sai Shyam Educational Society, Ghou-Manhasan, Jammu celebrated Christmas. A Christmas Tree was decorated in middle of School ground and students performed different cultural activities. CL Tickoo Chairman of Educational Society was the chief guest on this occasion. Anita Ganjoo Principal of the School and Dr Usha Tickoo Principal Sai Shyam College of Education were also present on the occasion.
Christmas was celebrated at Banyan International School. The school adorned a festive look welcoming the Santa on his sledge. The students added colour to the occasion by dressing up in colourful attires symbolizing the Christmas. A special assembly was conducted. The students were apprised with the long tradition of the Christmas celebrations. Students also presented an enchanting dance performance on the occasion. Kindergarten wing of the school paid a visit to the St Mary Garrison Church.
Jammu Sanskriti School, Jammu commemorated Christmas. The celebrations started with the Special assembly in which the students presented spell-bound performances. Principal cum Vice-Chairperson Rohini Aima graced the occasion as chief guest whereas all the Co-ordinators of the School Avneet Budhraja, Prabhjot Kour, Varuna Mangotra and Nidhi Kohli presided over the function.
Christmas was celebrated at British International School. Carols and prayers by the students were echoed in the campus. The power packed dance performance by students stunned everyone to the core. Two students had disguised themselves as Santa Claus. JMC Mayor Chander Mohan Gupta was the chief guest and Amit Sharma was guest of honour. Chairperson Gita Sharma was also present on the occasion.
Humanity Public School Bassi Kalan, Bari-Brahmana organized a special assembly on the occasion of Christmas Day. In assembly the students ushered the Christmas spirit with the carols and nativity scene showcasing the birth of Jesus Christ. On this occasion the students of KG Wing added the festive mode by happily dancing on the Merry tunes of Christmas. Santa too made a grand entry in the school premises packed with the children. Principal of the Institution Gaurav Charak in his speech said that the Christmas is a time to give and forgive.
Heaven’s Kingdom School, Janki Vihar Jammu students and staff celebrated Christmas. In a special assembly, children presented a skit on communal harmony. Kindergarten children dressed up as little Santas and angels went around the school distributing sweets. Principal Renu Sachdeva in her message asked the students to imbibe teachings of the holy Bible and spread the message of tolerance and unity.
Christmas was celebrated at Light House Public School. All the students were dressed in colourful dresses and presented skits, Christmas Carols, dance items and melodious songs. Principal Rajan Sharma threw light on the importance of the day.
The students of Bal Bharti Public School Channi Himmat celebrated Christmas. Students entertained everyone by becoming Santa Claus. Principal of the institution Vikram Singh Charak apprised the students about the importance of the day.
Tiny tots of GLS Public School celebrated Christmas. Every year on this day, the school also celebrates collective birthdays of students of its Kindergarten Wing, Kids Cocoon Nursery. Everybody was dressed in red and white (Santa’s favourite colours). The students sang melodious carols and danced beautifully to wish their teachers and classmates. The significance of the festival was explained to the students through the Christmas story.
Christmas was celebrated Spring Blossom’s Public School. The school was beautifully decorated and everybody was dressed in red and white (Santa’s favourite colours). The students sang melodious carols and danced beautifully to wish their teachers and classmates. The significance of the festival was explained to the students through the Christmas story by the principal.
Christmas Carnival was organized in RM Public School under the supervision of Gurpreet Kour. It involved dry stalls, DJ, food stalls, games, etc. Chairman of RM Public School Rameshwar Mengi was the chief guest and Colonel Niketan Apte from 5 JAKLI was the special guest. The cultural programmes includes dances, skits, and carol songs. Director of Shiksha Niketan Senior Secondary School Rakshan Mengi, the Trustee Rita Mengi, the Principal Ravinder Kour, the Incharges, the Co-ordinators and the staff members were also present.
JK Montessorie British School celebrated Christmas. Students were dressed in colorful costumes of fairy, angels and Santa Claus. Students were enlightened about the significance of the day in special assembly by Principal of the school Geeta Dixit. Director Academics Rajni Gupta was also present on the occasion.
Dewan Devi PlayWay/Higher Secondary School Rajpura celebrated Christmas Day. The students attired in Santa Claus dresses distributed sweets and chocolates. A cultural programme was presented by the students.
Principal of the school addressed the students.
Mount Litera Zee School, Tarore celebrated Christmas. The theme for the today’s function was “Fairy, Halloween and Santa”. Some students were dressed up of Santa and some wore fairy attire and some followed the Halloween dress up. The festivities began with the special assembly organized under the supervision of house head Priyanka Charak. Chairman of the school Dr AK Kapoor was the chief guest. Students presented cultural items and enthralled the audience.
Doon International School celebrated the festival of Christmas. The little DABS dressed up as fairies and Santa Claus made the ambience absolutely colourful, jubilant and divine. A special assembly was conducted where Christmas blessings were bestowed upon everyone through Christmas prayers. The students presented melodious Christmas carols to spread the fragrance of the festive season. Some children spoke on the occasion signifying the reason of celebrating Christmas. Principal Dr Vikesh Kaur called upon the students to imbibe the true spirit of Christmas.
Pushp Vatika organized a Christmas function. The event was graced by Dr. Rev Fr Arul Nirmal Father of St Mary’s Garrison Church, who was the chief guest. The programme began with lamp lightening of the ceremonial lamp by the chief guest and the principal of the institution Rameshwar Mengi. The Incharge Sushma Sharma told the children about the birth of Lord Jesus.
Students were in colourful dresses and gave a stage performance.
Indian Public School, Kidzee Kathua celebrated Christmas. The chief guest was Chairperson IPS Kidzee, Anu Dogra. The theme for the day was Red and White. Students participated in different activities and competitions. In morning assembly students of IPS sang Christmas Carols. The little Santas and fairies from Kindergarten Section participated enthusiastically in fancy dress competition. The students of primary section gave dance performances on various Christmas songs. In the end, Principal Sunanda Rampal addressed the students and wished them merry Christmas.
Euro Toddlers-a pre school, UNO Lane Jammu celebrated Christmas. Toddlers came in colourful attires portraying Santa Claus and Angels. Teachers enlightened the meaning of Christmas. Managing Director Euro Toddlers Rajeev Gupta and Director Vandana Gupta were also present on the occasion.
Paramount Convent School, Rehari celebrated Christmas with joy and excitement with series of events to share the reasons for Jesus’ birth. The school was attractively decorated to accord due prominence to occasion X-Mas trees and children dressed as Santa Claus were all round the premises. Students sang Christmas carols with their Principal Isha Jamwal and teachers. A number of activities were organized for students. In the end gifts were distributed among students by Santa Claus.
In connection with the Christmas celebration, a Coffee and Cake Stall was arranged by the Bethel Bhavan at Residency Road Jammu under the Chairmanship of Thomas Paul, President. Small children and the youth sang colourful Christmas Carols. All the shopkeepers and people from non-Christian Community also co-operated whole hearted by the others who were present in the function included. Rev Shoukat Peter, President JK Joint Churches Fellowship, Vikram Malhotra District President, DDC Jammu Urban, Manjit Singh General Secretary JKPCC, Vicky Mahajan Secretary JKPCC, Ritu Choudhary Corporator Ward Number 7, Camres David (Bablu) President All India Masih Seva Dal, Advocate Suresh Dogra Chairman OBC, Titus Gill Vice President All India Masih Seva Dal, Parshotam Mehra Vice Chairman OBC, Dr Rama Kant Khajuria, BB. Gutpa, Madan Lal Malagar, Surinder Singh Dutt and Yousaf Khonja were among others present on the occasion.
Block President of Bhartiya Janta Party Mohinder Pal distributed the books and pen among the children on Christmas Day at Kristu Jyoti Catholic Church near New Stand Samba. Councilor Sanjeev Padha, Omkar Padha, Joginder Sharma, Manu Chaudhar, Raju Chaudhary, Jyoti, Parveen, Rani and Simmi were also present on the occasion.
Corporator Ward Number 50 Channi Himmat Neena Gupta celebrated Christmas with sweepers. She distributed sweets and cakes among the gathering. Trishla, Sushila, Poonam Gupta were among others present on the occasion.
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