DATES : 05 May 2026

EVENTS: Feast Day Celebration of Br. Edmund Rice

THEME: Founder’s Day Activities – Honouring Br. Edmund Rice

CLASS & SECTION: Prep to 5

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

The students will be able to:

a) understand the life and mission of Br. Edmund Rice.

b) develop values like kindness, compassion, and respect.

c) apply these values by helping others in their daily lives.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:

On the occasion of the Feast Day, various activities were organised in the school to celebrate the life and

teachings of Br. Edmund Rice on 05.05.2026. A special assembly was conducted by the students of Class

5D. The programme included prayer, a short play, and a meaningful poem on being “The Voice for the

Voiceless.” A news update and a thought for the day were shared, and the Principal addressed the

students. The assembly was attended by students of Classes 3 to 5.

The story of Br. Edmund Rice was shown and narrated in all classes through illustrated story visuals with

dialogues displayed on the screen. Class 5 students designed bookmarks inspired by his values. Class 4

students pasted pictures and wrote a few lines about his life, while Class 3 students took part in a

footprints activity reflecting on his inspiration. In Class 2, his values and teachings were discussed. The

children learned important values such as kindness, compassion, sharing, and helping the needy. Class 1

students made the school flag, and KG and Prep students enjoyed the story through visuals.

The school closed at 12:10 p.m. for all students as it was a half-day on the occasion of the Founder's Day.

After that, a prayer procession was held in the assembly hall with all authorities and teachers, promoting

unity and devotion. The day ended with a shared lunch, fostering togetherness and fellowship.

FACILITATED BY: Ms. Ramanpreet Kaur