School assembly guide [24 July 2024]: Thought for the Day, news headlines and anchoring script

Stay updated with today’s national, international, and sports news headlines in English for your school assembly on July 24, 2024. Engage students on July 24th with this assembly guide! It includes Thought for the Day, news headlines, sample school assembly script and anchoring script to make your assembly informative and interactive.

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New Delhi: School assemblies are a time to come together, not just as a school community, but as a generation with a shared responsibility for our world. It is a moment when we come together to affirm our school’s identity and aspirations, fostering a sense of community and shared purpose. More than just a daily ritual, the school assembly is a powerful platform for inspiring and motivating students. It helps build self-confidence, expands knowledge, sparks creativity, and enhances aesthetic appreciation among students. During these assemblies, we celebrate achievements, share important news, and learn about significant events happening around the world.

In this article, we will cover crucial headlines from national, international, and sports news, ensuring everyone is well-informed and prepared for 24th July school assembly.

Thought for the Day in English

Martin Luther King Jr.: “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.

School assembly news headlines

National news for school assembly

1. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced her seventh consecutive budget for fiscal 2024-25 on July 23. This was the first budget by the BJP-led NDA government since it was re-elected in June. The Finance Minister said that the budget will focus on employment, skilling, MSMEs, and the middle class. An allocation of ₹1.48 lakh crore for education, employment, and skill development was announced.
2. The Supreme Court of India has rejected a NEET UG re-test and the cancellation of the result.
3. The Indian rupee declined to 83.69 to the dollar, inching past the previous lifetime low of 83.6775, compared to 83.6275 before the budget announcement.
4. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar responded cryptically to the Centre’s refusal to grant special category status to the state.
5. The Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, criticized the Union Budget, accusing the Finance Minister of making hollow promises.

International news for school assembly

1. Palestinian factions Hamas and Fatah signed a declaration in Beijing on ending a yearslong rift, according to Chinese state media, taking a step toward potentially resolving the deep divide between the sides as the war in Gaza rages on.
2. Vice President Kamala Harris has secured the support of enough Democratic delegates to become her party’s nominee against Donald Trump.
3. The Israeli parliament has given preliminary approval to a bill that declares the main United Nations relief organisation for Palestinians a terrorist organisation and proposes to sever relations with the body.
4. At least 157 people were killed in mudslides in a remote part of Ethiopia that has been hit with heavy rainfall, many of them as they tried to rescue survivors of an earlier mudslide, according to reports.
5. The number of arrests in days of violence in Bangladesh has passed the 2,500 mark in an AFP tally, after protests over employment quotas sparked widespread unrest.

Sports news for school assembly

1. Argentina star Lionel Messi and Inter Miami teammate Luis Suarez will miss the Major League Soccer All-Star Game with injuries, the league and team announced.
2. India batters Harmanpreet Kaur and Shafali Verma have moved up in the ICC Women’s T20I Player Rankings after their recent performances in the ongoing Women’s Asia Cup in Sri Lanka. Indian captain Harmanpreet and opener Shafali are in joint-11th position in the latest T20I rankings.
3. In the ongoing Union Budget 2024-25, Khelo India has once again received the lion’s share of the budget for sports. The government has invested heavily in Khelo India over the years as the programme continues to unearth talent from all parts of the country.
4. Legendary tennis player Andy Murray has confirmed he will retire from tennis after the 2024 Paris Olympics.
5. Abhinav Bindra, the first Indian to win an individual medal at the Olympics, has been conferred with the Olympic Order for his outstanding services to the Olympic movement.

Anchoring script for school assembly

Opening

Good morning/afternoon, everyone. Welcome to today’s news assembly. I’m [Your Name], and I’ll be your host for this session. We have a lot to cover today, so let’s dive right into the latest updates.

National News

First up, in national news, [Briefly summarize one or two important national news stories]. These stories highlight [mention the significance or impact].

International News

Turning to international headlines, [Summarize one or two key international news stories]. These developments are crucial in the global context because [explain why it’s important for the audience to know].

Sports News

In sports, [Update on recent sports events or achievements]. Our athletes continue to inspire with their [mention any noteworthy achievements or records broken].

School Announcements

Moving on to school announcements, [Share any upcoming events, achievements, or important notices]. Remember to [mention any specific reminders or action items for the students].

Weather Update

Before we conclude, let’s take a quick look at the weather forecast for the week. [Briefly describe the weather conditions for the upcoming days, mentioning any notable changes or events like storms or temperature fluctuations].

Closing

That wraps up our news assembly for today. Stay informed, stay engaged, and have a wonderful [morning/afternoon]. Thank you for joining us. Have a great day ahead!

Use these news headlines to deliver in your 24 July school assembly and to inform and inspire your students about current events happening around the world. By exploring these headlines, we can transform the school assembly into an interactive experience.

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