Good Shepherd International School: PRIMARY SCHOOL ASSEMBLY

The School Assembly of Fernhill Campus was held on 7 August, 2012. The Assembly started with the School Prayer by Maansi Suri, Std. IV. The Junior Choir sang the School Song and School Prayer Song. The News was read by Ameesha Jangid, Std. V. This was followed by Vishnupriya’s (Std. VI) speech.

Dr. P.C. Thomas, Principal graced the occasion. He was accompanied by Mrs. Elsamma Thomas, Senior Vice Principal. The following were present Col. Mohan Mathew (Retd.) – Vice Principal, Administration, Mrs. Elizabeth Koshy – Primary School Coordinator, Mrs. Sunitha Sherly Margaret, Assistant Coordinator, faculty members and students.

The speech which was prepared Mrs. Manjushree, Geography Teacher and reproduced below

In 1986, he was born to parents Henke and Sheila Pistorius. He’s from Johannesburg, South Africa. He attented Pretoria Boys High School, where he played rugby, water polo, and tennis.This is not your average boy, though! When he was only 11 months old, his legs were amputated from the knee down! He was born with congenital absence of the fibula in both legs.
After a serious knee injury in 2003, he started rehabilitation, and a year later was introduced to running. After he started running, he “never looked back.”
He is now known as the “Blade Runner” and the fastest man with no legs. He holds the world record for sport class T44 in the100, 200, and 400 meter events. You may be wondering how he runs if he doesn’t have legs… Amazingly, he runs with the aid of Cheetah Flex-Foot carbon fibre artificial limbs.
This introduction should be enough for anyone to guess the person whom I am speaking about, and also my topic for today. Can you name him?
Yes, it is indeed Oscar Pistorius- a superb example for us that in every way showcases DETERMINATION.
Good morning Dear Principal Dr P C Thomas, Senior Vice Principal Mrs. Elsamma Thomas, Vice Principal Mr. Mohan Mathew, Coordinators, teachers and friends.
Oscar Pistorius says: “You’re not disabled by the disabilities you have, you are able by the abilities you have.” I am sure all of you will agree that it is sheer determination which helped him reach his goals.
Determination is pursuing a goal with energy and focus. It keeps us firmly centered on a chosen purpose. It is the tool we use to keep defeat from overcoming us.
Sometimes we find ourselves distracted from our priorities and goals because of other desires. We often get overwhelmed by obstacles, isolation, pain or fatigue. During these times, it’s only determination which will help us PUSH onward and give us the ENERGY to TRIUMPH. Determination helps us to make our dreams into realities and to live by our highest values.
Friends, determination is “getting out of yourself” which will open the door to true success and happiness. For this, we need to be focused.
Some of us may think that the key to success is intelligence. Well, it certainly helps to be smart, but it’s definitely not the deciding factor. The deciding factor is whether you are determined enough to finish that certain goal.
Determination is not giving up.
Here’s another example close to our hearts and home here at GSIS. We know him as our Principal Dr P C Thomas.

His determination is obvious by the success of our students and school.

Always remember, no one can motivate you more than yourself. It’s all in your mind and actions.

Let the miraculous story of the Blade Runner, Oscar Pistorius, serve as our inspiration to change today. Never give up, and never let any obstacle defeat you.
I conclude with the quote of Collin Powell “A dream doesn't become reality through magic; it takes sweat, hard work and determination”.

I challenge you all to, be determined to stay determined!

Thank you, and have a nice day!

The Assembly concluded with School Anthem.