MYP 1A Assembly on 7 September 2017

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Our MYP 1A learners began the morning assembly today by expressing their gratitude to their teachers through a prayer sung melodiously. The students then connected Dr. S. Radhakrishnan, who was India’s second President and is considered to be a revered teacher in India, with the IB Learner Profile ‘Open-minded’ and its importance was shown through a video



Subsequently, the importance of literacy was emphasised to mark ‘International Literacy Day’ which is to be celebrated tomorrow, 8 September 2017. The students also briefed the audience about their ongoing service activity on ‘Handwash’ in support of personal hygiene and a clean environment. The assembly concluded with students singing and dancing gracefully to thank their teachers.

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