Take reference from the ultimate guide for planning a memorable school assembly! This all-inclusive manual covers everything you need: a thoughtful quote of the day, the latest news updates, an inspiring speech, and an engaging hosting script. Each element is designed to captivate your audience and make a lasting impact.
School Assembly guide [12 July 2024]: Thought for the Day, news headlines and more (Image: Getty Images)
Mumbai: Feeling anxious about your responsibilities in tomorrow’s school assembly? This detailed guide has you covered, providing all the essential tools to help you excel. Whether you’re presenting important news updates, delivering an inspiring speech, sharing a thought-provoking quote to kick off the day positively, or expertly hosting the event, each section is crafted to captivate and leave a lasting impact on your audience.
With thorough preparation and a focus on engaging your audience, you’ll be well-prepared to make tomorrow’s assembly, memorable and successful.
Thought for the Day
“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.” – Dr. Seuss
School assembly news headlines
Find below important national, international, and sports news headlines for the school assembly.
National news headlines in English for school assembly
- Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant met with the Archbishop of Goa and Daman, Rev. Fr. Filipe Neri Cardinal Ferrao, on Thursday to discuss the upcoming preparations for the exposition of St. Francis Xavier’s relics, scheduled for later this year. This decennial event will take place over 45 days, starting from November 21.
- The Supreme Court is set to hear a petition on Friday seeking an investigation into the recent Hathras stampede that resulted in 121 fatalities. The petition calls for the formation of a five-member expert committee, supervised by a retired Supreme Court judge, to investigate the July 2 stampede. According to the cause list for July 12 posted on the Supreme Court’s website, the petition will be heard by a bench consisting of Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra. Filed by advocate Vishal Tiwari, the petition also requests that the Uttar Pradesh government submit a status report on the incident and take legal action against the authorities, officials, and others responsible for their negligence.
- Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar expressed regret on Thursday over the declining state of democratic politics in the country, urging all political parties to engage in introspection. Speaking at a joint session of both houses of the Maharashtra legislature during the centenary celebrations of the state legislative council, Dhankhar emphasized that democracy relies on debate and dialogue, which is currently lacking among political parties. “Democratic politics is reaching a new low, and this calls for introspection by all political parties,” the vice president remarked. “Parliamentary democracy is facing significant challenges. We are experiencing disruptions and a lack of dialogue between political parties,” he added.
- With assembly elections approaching later this year, the Haryana Congress unveiled a ‘chargesheet’ against the BJP government on Thursday, criticising it for issues such as unemployment and law and order. The party announced it will launch the ‘Haryana Maange Hisab Abhiyan’ on July 15. The campaign aims to expose the state government’s failures to the public, according to state Congress chief Udai Bhan, who spoke at a press conference alongside former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda. In presenting the ‘chargesheet’ against the BJP’s decade-long rule in Haryana, Bhan claimed the government has failed on multiple fronts, including job creation, law and order maintenance, and farmer protection, among other issues. “The ‘Haryana Maange Hisab Abhiyan,’ starting July 15, will highlight and expose this government’s shortcomings. Our leaders and workers will reach all 90 assembly constituencies,” stated the Haryana Congress chief.
- On Thursday, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath conducted an aerial survey of the flood-affected areas in Shravasti and Balrampur, instructing officials to expedite flood relief efforts. The CM began by surveying all the villages in the flood-affected Ikauna tehsil of Shravasti and later, performed a ground inspection of the Laxmanpur Kothi Rapti Barrage and met with 11 individuals who had been rescued from the floods, according to a government spokesperson. Adityanath awarded Rekha Devi and six others, including five PAC jawans, with cash prizes for relaying information about the people swept away by the flood. He also handed over cheques of Rs 4 lakh each to the families of four individuals who lost their lives in the flood. The CM stated that around 18 lakh people in 633 villages (across 33 tehsils) in 12 districts of the state have been affected by the floods, with over 1.45 lakh hectares of agricultural land impacted.
International news headlines in English for school assembly
- A plan is being developed for a collaboration between the National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) and Sri Lanka’s Institute of Development Administration to train 1,500 administrative officers from Sri Lanka in India, as stated in an official announcement on Thursday.
- On Thursday, Kenyan President William Ruto announced the dismissal of his entire Cabinet and pledged to establish a new government characterised by efficiency and a streamlined structure, in response to ongoing protests over high taxes and governance issues. In a televised speech, the president also removed the attorney general from office and directed that ministries would be overseen by their respective permanent secretaries. Ruto explained that his decision was driven by public feedback and committed to forming an inclusive government through consultations.
- China chastised NATO on Thursday for describing it as a “decisive enabler” of Russia’s war against Ukraine, issuing a diplomatic protest to the Western alliance for the “provocative” words and urging it not to bring “chaos” to Asia. The China-related phrases in the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation’s Washington summit declaration are “biassed, provocative, and aimed at vilifying” Lin Jian, spokesman for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, told a media briefing in Beijing.
- A powerful tremor struck the Rydultowy coal mine approximately 1,200 meters underground, leaving two Polish coal miners unaccounted for and at least 15 injured on Thursday. Rescuers faced challenges in reaching about two dozen other miners. The cause of the tremor and its immediate impact within the mine remained unclear. “Some miners have been brought to the surface, some are in the process of being rescued, while others are yet to be reached by rescuers,” stated Aleksandra Wysocka-Siembiga, spokesperson for the Polish Coal Mining Group. Later updates indicated concern over the lack of communication with two miners, although the rest had been located.
- A scorching heat wave is gripping central and southern Europe, pushing temperatures towards 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) in various areas. Authorities from Italy to Romania have issued warnings urging caution. They advise people to drive safely if going for a holiday, stay hydrated, and avoid outdoor activities during peak heat hours. In Italy, seven cities, including Rome and Trieste, were placed under a red weather alert due to the intense heat, exacerbated by high humidity. Officials cautioned that the conditions could impact healthy individuals as well as those with underlying health issues.
Sports news headlines in English for school assembly
- The BCCI announced on Thursday that India will participate in three T20 Internationals and three ODIs during their tour to Sri Lanka scheduled for July and August. The matches will take place in Pallekele and Colombo.
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Wanindu Hasaranga resigned from his role as captain of the Sri Lanka T20 International team on Thursday before their upcoming three-match series against India.
- On Thursday, Mumbai City FC made a significant signing by adding Greek striker Nikolaos Karelis to their roster for the upcoming Indian Super League season. Karelis, 32, who is also known as Nikos Karelis, will be experiencing his first stint in India. He started his youth career with Ergotelis and made his senior professional debut with them in 2007.
- Former India captain Sourav Ganguly was revealed as the owner of the Kolkata Royal Tigers on Thursday ahead of the Indian Racing Festival 2024, set to take place between August and September this year. Alongside the debut of the Kolkata racing team, the event will feature seven other teams from Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Goa, Kochi, and Ahmedabad. The racing festival includes two primary championships: the Indian Racing League (IRL) and the Formula 4 Indian Championship (F4IC).
- Indian players, alongside competitors from other Asian countries, will have the opportunity to secure direct entry into the junior French Open next year through the inaugural Roland-Garros Junior Series. This qualifying event is scheduled to take place in Tokyo from October 16-20. To participate in the Tokyo event, players from the Asian region must first compete in regional qualifying tournaments in Kazakhstan (August 5-9) and China (August 11-17). The winners in both boys’ and girls’ categories from these qualifying events will earn spots in the Tokyo tournament, where the champions will receive direct entry into the 2025 junior French Open. This initiative is part of a collaboration between the French Tennis Federation (FFT) and the Asian Tennis Federation (ATF).
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