School assembly guide [16 August 2024]: Thought for the Day, news headlines and anchoring script

New Delhi: School Assembly is a time when all the students and teachers gather together before going to classes. In the assembly we get to know about daily important announcement, news headlines, and some more information. It serves as a platform to develop self confidence, acquiring knowledge and information, creativity and a esthetic sense among students.

The school assemblies are conducted to bring students together, share information, celebrate achievements, and foster a sense of community. These gatherings inform and educate students about important events going on in and around the world that should not be missed.

Thought for the Day for school assembly in English

The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.

School assembly news headlines

Here are some important headlines for your August 16th morning assembly. News from national, international, and sports have been covered in this article, so there’s no need to worry about last-minute news gathering.

National news for school assembly

Prime Minister Narendra Modi unfurled the national flag for the 11th consecutive time at the Red Fort for the 78th Independence Day. French President Emmanuel Macron and Russian President Vladimir Putin were among the world leaders who congratulated India’s leadership and people on Independence Day.
Nine people have been arrested after a mob vandalised the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata during a protest against the horrific rape and murder of a trainee doctor on the institution’s premises last week.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered his longest Independence Day speech, lasting 98 minutes, addressing the nation. He highlighted the leadership by women in several fields, seemingly in response to the rape and murder of a 31-year-old doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.
In a relief to former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference president Farooq Abdullah, the J&K High Court has quashed the chargesheet filed by the Enforcement Directorate in an alleged money laundering case involving the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association.
The Congress hit out at the BJP government for making the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi “sit in the fifth row” at the Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort.

International news headlines today for school assembly

The Taliban have deliberately denied 1.4 million Afghan girls access to schooling through bans, according to a U.N. agency. Afghanistan remains the only country with bans on female secondary and higher education.
The World Health Organisation has declared the mpox outbreaks in Congo and elsewhere in Africa a global emergency, with cases confirmed among children and adults in more than a dozen countries and a new form of the virus spreading. Few vaccine doses are available on the continent.
The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza has reported that the death toll has exceeded 40,000 in the more than 10-month war between Israel and Palestinian operatives.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has denied a report that he spoke with Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump the previous day about the Gaza ceasefire and hostage release talks.
Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal has initiated an investigation against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and nine others on charges of genocide and crimes against humanity occurring from 15 July to 5 August during a student mass movement against her government.

Sports news headlines today for school assembly

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat will not receive a silver medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics, after the ad hoc division of the Court of Arbitration for Sport rejected her appeal for a joint silver medal.
Morne Morkel, former South African speedster, has been appointed as the bowling coach for India’s men’s cricket team. Morkel’s appointment completes the trio suggested by new head coach Gautam Gambhir.
India has the potential to achieve a hat-trick of Test series victories in Australia, given the quality of its bowlers and the strong batting lineup including Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, according to former head coach Ravi Shastri.
Three budding hockey players died and five others were injured in a lightning strike in Simdega district of Jharkhand. The players were heading to a hockey competition in Jhapla of the Tutikela Panchayat and sought shelter under a tree to avoid the rain.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India aspires to host the Olympics in 2036 and stated that preparations are already underway during his Independence Day speech.

Anchoring script for school assembly

Anchor 1: Good morning, respected Principal, teachers, and my dear friends. We are delighted to welcome you all to today’s assembly. I am [Anchor 1’s Name] from [Class/Grade], and I am [Anchor 2’s Name] from [Class/Grade]. We will be your hosts for today’s assembly.

Anchor 2: To start the day on a positive note, let us invoke the blessings of the Almighty. Please join your hands and close your eyes for the prayer.

(Prayer Song)

Anchor 1: Thank you, everyone. Now, let’s pledge our allegiance to the nation. Please prepare for the national pledge.

(National Pledge)

Anchor 2: We all know how important it is to stay updated with current events. So, let’s begin with today’s news. I invite [News Reader’s Name] to present the news.

(News Reading)

Anchor 1: Thank you, [News Reader’s Name]. Now, to keep us informed about the weather, I invite [Weather Presenter’s Name] to share today’s weather update.

(Weather Update)

Anchor 2: Thank you, [Weather Presenter’s Name]. Moving on, we have a thought for the day, which will be presented by [Student’s Name].

(Thought for the Day)

Anchor 1: Thank you, [Student’s Name], for that inspiring thought. Next, we have an inspirational story to boost our morale. Let’s welcome [Student’s Name] to share the story.

(Inspirational Story)

Anchor 2: Thank you, [Student’s Name]. That was truly motivating. Now, let’s turn our attention to an important speech by our esteemed Principal, [Principal’s Name].

(Principal’s Speech)

Anchor 1: Thank you so much, [Principal’s Name], for your encouraging words. As we continue to strive for excellence, let us now enjoy a special performance by [Class/Group Name], who will present a [Dance/Song/Drama].

(Special Performance)

Anchor 2: That was wonderful! Thank you, [Class/Group Name], for such a delightful performance. Before we conclude, we would like to remind everyone of the upcoming events and important announcements. I invite [Teacher’s Name] to share the announcements.

(Announcements)

Anchor 1: Thank you, [Teacher’s Name]. With that, we come to the end of today’s assembly. We hope you all have a productive and joyful day ahead.

Anchor 2: Please stand at attention for the national anthem.

(National Anthem)

Anchor 1 and Anchor 2: Thank you, everyone!

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