Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 24: Various educational institutions celebrated Christmas with religious gaiety, fervour and enthusiasm across Jammu city, here today.
Delhi Public School, Jammu celebrated Christmas festival with ardour and zeal in the School premises. A special assembly was organized on the eve of Christmas, keeping in mind its sanctity and relevance.
The children presented an impressive array of programme. The pre-primary classes added gaiety and the roller skaters were vibrant in their display. Speaking on the occasion, Additional Director, Dr D Joseph congratulated the students and staff and highlighted the importance of the festival. Headmistress Ruchi Chabra and Meenu Gupta, Headmistress upto Middle Block were present on the occasion.
On the eve of Christmas, Shiksha Niketan celebrated birth of Jesus Christ with New Year Resolution.
The programme was inaugurated by Principal, Rameshwar Singh Mengi along with Principal of RM College.
Students of 11th and 12th classes displayed ‘Jhankis’ related to birth of Jesus Christ. The students sang carols and performed many items on the stage with zeal and fervour. Students enjoyed different games and stalls during the day.
Heaven Angels Play Way School and Heaven Kingdom High School, Janki Vihar, Janipur celebrated Christmas with religious gaiety. The students dressed in Fair and Santa Claus performed on various Christmas carols. School Principal, Renu Sachdeva threw light on the teachings and life of Jesus Christ.
The students of Indira Kids Play Way School, Janipur welcomed santa claus and celebrated Merry Christmas with great pomp and show. The School Principal threw light on the importance of the day.
Christmas was celebrated in the premises of Abhay Higher Secondary School, Muthi. A colourful programme was presented by the students, depicting the life of Jesus Christ. Sweets were distributed among the students by santa claus. School Principal and Vice Principal spoke on the occasion.
To carry on the tradition of the School of participating in all festivals, KC Play School, Udhampur celebrated Christmas with pomp and show here today. All the kids celebrated a big Christmas party with special food items. The students were dressed up in red party dresses. Jingle bells jingle bells was all around in the air. Santa claus distributed sweets among the kids.
Christmas was celebrated in the true spirit in Air Force School Jammu. The Nursery Wing of the School sparkled and glittered with the festive decoration which was carried out meticulously to suit the occasion.
Vikesh Sandhal, Principal of the School wished the children Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year ahead. A very impressive cultural programme was put up by the students.
The programme began by the welcome speech by Bharti C S, which was followed by the singing of Christmas carol.
The vote of thanks was presented by Raman Arora, Headmaster of the School.
Chenab College of Education presented programmes to celebrate the birth anniversary of Lord Jesus. Students showcased the Nativity Play followed by the Choir group singing Christmas carols in praise of the Lord. The students relished the tasty refreshments and danced together.
Students were given glimpses from the life of Jesus and his teachings were enumerated by the Principal Kamal Deep Kour.
JK Montessorie Senior Secondary School and its affiliated unit JK Little Millienium Pre School Talab Tillo celebrated Christmas in School premises with religious fervour and gaiety.
Students were dressed in colourful costumes depicting the roles of “Fairy” and “Santa”. Students participated in “Fancy Dress” Contest and the best dressed kids were awarded.
Director Academics, Rajni Gupta thanked the parents and staff for their active participation and blessed the kids for their contribution for the event.
Later, toffees were distributed among the students.
A special assembly was conducted today in MHAC School, Nagbani to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. A Christmas tree was put up in the School, decorated with small ornaments, stars and gifts. Christmas carols were sung by the School choir. Students elaborated upon the teachings of Jesus and the importance of Christmas. Children dressed as Santa Claus distributed sweets among the students. The School Principal, Alok Betab wished the students Merry Christmas and told them that Christmas is a celebration of love, universal brotherhood and a festival of sharing one’s possessions with others.
Little Flower Higher Secondary School, Greater Kailash, Jammu, celebrated Christmas with great fervour and enthusiasm. The stage was decorated with Christmas trees, stars and balloons. A nativity scene was created on the stage. Students portrayed and enacted a skit marking the birthday of Jesus Christ. The festive mood prevailed amongst one and all .The Principal Meera Soni and Vice Principal, S Malhotra wished Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to one and all.
The students of Primary and Secondary Wing of Dewan Devi Higher Secondary School celebrated Christmas and New Year with great enthusiasm. Attired in santa claus dress, students presented various cultural programmes which enthralled the audience. The chairman of the School, Subhash Chander Suri addressed the students on the occasion.
Daffodils Care Convent Pre School, Jain Bazaar, Jammu celebrated Christmas with great pomp and show. The Crib and the Tree was decorated with balloons and buntings. The children were dressed as Santa Claus and Fairies. The main attraction was Santa’s ride with his bell and distribution of candies to the children. Children enjoyed the celebration. The Principal Shilha Puri addressed the students on the occasion.
Goenkans celebrated Christmas with religious fervor and enthusiasm in their School premises. A special assembly was organized, wherein Christmas carols were sung by the students. Christmas message was imparted to the students to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ.
The Principal of the School, Dr R P Singh gave message to the students to contribute to those who are in need and to guide the people who are ignorant and confused. The programme culminated with the singing of the National Anthem.
The students of S M Jain Higher Secondary School, Jammu celebrated Christmas with fervour and gaiety. A fascinating and colorful programme was organized in the Nursery Wing of the School.
The Kids of Pre-Nursey, Nursery, LKG and UKG presented jingle songs, captivating dances and choruses. Later they visited the Garrison church, lighted candles and held prayers. The Father of the Church blessed the children on the occasion.
Christmas was celebrated with great fervour and zeal at 166 Military Hospital, Satwari, Jammu, today. Rita Guha, Zonal Vice President AWWA White Knight Corps today visited 166 Military Hospital and celebrated Christmas with children, patients, attendants and staff. She was flanked by Sushma Harjai, Convener Family Welfare Centre of 166 Military Hospital and Brig Man Mohan Harjai, Commandant, 166 MH.
Crescent Public School, Janipur celebrated Christmas, in which school faculty and students participated actively. The students highlighted the significance of Christmas through various cultural programmes. Chairman of the institution Arshad Choudhary threw light on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. Later, students lit candles to pay homage to the children, who were killed in a recent terrorist attack in Peshawar, Pakistan.
Christmas Day and Happy New Year was celebrated in R M College of Education with great fanfare and zeal. Students of the College decorated the Christmas tree and presented a colorful cultural programme, played different games including musical chairs. The Chairman of the College, Rameshwar Mengi was the chief guest, while Principal of the College, P K Dhar and Trustee, Rita Mengi were also present.
S S Kids Care Play Way School, Indira Colony, Lakkar Mandi, Janipur celebrated Christmas with joy and enthusiasm in the School premises today.
The Principal of the School threw light on the importance of the day and wished the students Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Shemrock International School celebrated “Christmas” today with great joy and fervour.
Children staged a play of birth of “Jesus Christ” and sung Christmas Carols with great fun. Christmas a day of happiness welcomed “Santa” in School premises to cut the yummy cake for “Shemrockites”.
Sai Shyam Public school, Ghou Manhasan, Jammu celebrated Christmas festival with enthusiasm, fervour and gaiety today. The students and the staff members decorated the Christmas tree with colourful candles, balloons and flowers. Christmas songs were sung by the students and small group of students presented a brief skit titled as ‘Do your work your self’. Principal Sarojini Saraf threw light on the life and achievements of Jesus Christ.
School Chairman, C L Tickoo distributed toffees and sweets amongst the students.
Christmas Day was celebrated by Sri Guru Gobind Singh Public Higher Secondary School for the students of Nursery to 12th class, wherein the students participated with great zeal and enthusiasm. Students recited poems and delivered lectures on Christmas Day. Students of Nursery wing danced on Merry Christmas song.
Prof Harbans Singh also spoke on the occasion on the life of Jesus Christ and greeted Happy Christmas to the students.
Government Higher Secondary School Bohri, Jammu celebrated Christmas with fervour, enthusiasm and gaiety in its School premises today. A special morning assembly was organized wherein the students threw light on the significance of the day. Special dishes were prepared by the students.
Principal of the School, Ramesh Hakim and staff members were present on the occasion.
G L S Public School, Amar Colony, Gole Gujral Road, Jammu celebrated Christmas today. Children came in colourful dresses and were briefed about Christmas and Jesus Christ and his teachings. On this occasion, cakes were cut and collective birthdays of children of kindergarten classes were celebrated.
The students were also given refreshment, they sang songs and danced to celebrate the day. The classrooms were nice decorated.
KCGPS celebrated Christmas in their School premises with pomp and show today. Shilpa Saxena and Anne Hawkins were the chief guests.
A western dance was presented by Tiny Tots. Students presented a song which was later continued with a play on the birth of Jesus Christ.
Sagar Banarjee, Principal KCGPS concluded the programme with vote of thanks and greeted the students with Merry Christmas and prosperous New Year.
Christmas and New Year was celebrated at Rich Harvest School, Bari Brahmana with great zeal and enthusiasm which began with a special assembly presided by Ruchi Charak (Trustee) and Sukhvarsha Mehta (Principal). Students of the kindergarten and primary wing came dressed as Fairies and Santas. The School ambience was decorated to give a festive look to the surroundings..
International pre school cradle 2 crayons celebrated Christmas at its campus in Dogra Nagar Muthi. The students dressed as santa and fairies presented a colorful dance programme. Solo dance, poem recitation and quiz competition were also held. Principal, Anila Kenue spoke on the significance of the day and thanked staff and parents for whole hearted participation.
Mother’s Pride & Joy Pre-school, celebrated Christmas by visiting the Church and singing Christmas carols. The children got to know about Jesus Christ and significance of the festival. Kids were also shown things related to the day like Christmas tree, Santa Claus, Joystick Reindeer, Stocking, Snow Man etc. The children made beautiful crafts and decorated the Xmas tree.
Christmas festival was celebrated at Stephens School Jammu with great fervour and joy. Children dressed in the fabulous attires of Santa and Fairies enthralled everyone. The Christmas Carols were enjoyed by one and all. Principal, Satvinder Saini and Vice Principal Rama Jamwal spoke on the occasion.
The students of Springdales School, Barnai celebrated Christmas with gaiety. The kindergarteners and Primary School students sung Christmas songs and danced to the tunes of Jingle Bells and Merry Christmas. The students were dressed as Santa Claus, Fairies, Rein Deer and Christmas Trees. The School Principal gave the welcome address and spoke about the significance of Christmas. The guest of honour on the occasion V K Malhotra graced the occasion with his speech and blessings.
Special children of Asha School celebrated Christmas festival today at Asha School and Tiger Army Pre-Primary School, Jammu Cantonment. Usha Singh, Chairperson, Family Welfare Organization, Tiger Division was the chief guest.
A cultural programme of Christmas dance and songs was presented by special children which was appreciated by the eminent guests and parents. Mrs. Singh presented the ‘Certificate of Excellence’ to those meritorious students who were recently honoured by the J&K Govt on the recently conducted ‘World Disability Day Celebration’ at Jammu. Principal, Sheena Bawa, organized a cake cutting ceremony on the occasion.
Students and staff members of Happy Hours School, Rehari Colony celebrated Christmas and New Year in a colourful and impressive way. The students presented Christmas Carole and depicted message of Lord Jesus. Clad in colourful and specially designed Christmas dresses, the young students danced on the tunes of popular songs. Principal of the School, Poonam Gupta blessed the students on the occasion.
The Management of ASN Higher Secondary School, Resham Ghar Colony today celebrated Christmas-cum-children fete with great zest and zeal. The students were dressed in Fairy and Santa Claus dresses. They performed on various Christmas Carols. The School was decorated with beautiful red and white buntings, balloons, stars and crystal balls.
P B Kapoor, Principal of the School spoke on the significance of the day.
Jammu Sanskriti School celebrated the Christmas by singing carols and dancing on the tunes of jingle bells, today. The budding artists painted Santa Claus with their little hands. The celebration was followed by Cake cutting and gift distributed by the Santa Claus.
On the occasion, School Principal-cum-Vice Chairperson, Rohini Aima along with the staff members participated in the celebrations and wished students ‘Merry Christmas’.
Bhartiya College of Education, Udhampur celebrated Christmas in an impressive way.
Prof S S Bhalwal, Principal Govt Degree College, Udhampur was the chief guest on the occasion.0
Welcome address was presented by P L Suri while proceedings of the function were conducted by College students- Manishee and Isha. The students of the college presented Christmas Carol and one act play depicting the message of brotherhood and oneness given by Lord Jesus.
Dogra Higher Secondary School, Shastri Nagar, Jammu celebrated Christmas, under the supervision of its Principal, Davinder Kour in the School premises, here today. Managing Director Gambhir Dev Singh Charak was also present on the occasion.
The students presented a colourful programme which included skits, poems and cultural items, under the supervision of Sanjay Lalathia. Vote of thanks was presented by Nirmala Koul, Vice Principal of the School.
The Christmas Day was celebrated with pomp and show at Shiv Public School Sari, Ghou Manhasan Road, Jammu.
School Principal, Mehak Manhas and Chairman, Shiv Salaria distributed sweets among the students on the occasion.
A Christmas celebration function was organized by the students of SP Senior Secondary Scxhool, Bari Brahmana today with enthusiasm and fervour.
School Principal, Prabha Gupta was the chief guest on the occasion, while CEO of the Institute Shivang Satya Gupta presided over the function.
A cultural bonanza was presented by the students, highlighting the significance of the day.
Kids Kudos Public School, Lower Shiv Nagar celebrated Christmas Festival with zeal and zest. Children presented themselves in various costumes like Santa Claus and Fairy etc. Prizes were distributed among best costume bearing children. Students enthralled and enjoyed Christmas carols.
The Little Angels along with staff from Astrokids Playway and Primary School, Sainik Colony, Jammu today celebrated Christmas by visiting Garrison Church Gandhi Nagar today. Decoration of Xmas stockings, making tree with ice cream sticks, Santa masks and snowman decoration were the activities held during the celebrations.
DRS Kids Newplot, a unit of International School celebrated Christmas Day in its School premises in which Director, Roopam Kaur Soni cut cake along with staff members.Students dressed up in Santa Claus and Fairies. Mrs Kaur and Ajeet Singh Soni felicitated the students who excelled in Fancy Dress Competition on the occasion.
SM Shishu Niketan, HSS, Anand Nagar, Patta Bohri celebrated Merry Christmas with enthusiasm and fervour.
Managing Director, Parneesh Mahajan, Liaison Officer Harvinder Singh Sihotra, Principal Sunita Koul and Co-ordinator Kawaljeet Kour were present on the occasion.
The celebration took place in a special morning assembly in which the students of higher classes highlighted the concept behind the Christmas celebrations. The students presented a beautiful cultural programme on the occasion.
Kidzee Preschool of Zee Learn Ltd celebrated Merry Christmas at its branches in Anand Nagar, Bohri, Talab Tillo, Gandhi Nagar and Channi Himmat with great fervour.
The celebration started with a special assembly in which the kids were given demonstration, depicting the birth of Jesus Christ. The toddlers were dressed up in Santa Claus and Fairies.
Christmas Day was celebrated at Flower Kids Nursery School at Lane No-9 Talab Tillo, Jammu. Children enjoyed the day by participating in the various activities and prayed for peace and prosperity of the entire world.
DRS Kids Bantalab celebrated Christmas in their School premises with pomp and show today. Dressed up in Santa, the students marked the occasion with cake cutting and dancing. Managing Director Kapil Chib, Surinder Chib and Principal Monica Sharma spoke on the importance of the day.
Activity Public Hr Sec School, Janipur celebrated Christmas with enthusiasm and fervour. A cultural programme was presented by the students, who were given gifts on the occasion. Managing Director Manohar Gupta and Principal, Rishi Gupta were present during the programme.
Christmas was celebrated at New Light Secondary School, Patoli Mangotrian, Bhawani Nagar, Janipur, today. A colourful and impressive programme was organized by the students to highlight the principles advocated by Jesus Christ. Ved Parkash Karni was the chief guest on the occasion, while Headmaster of the School, Madan Lal Sharma presented the vote of thanks.
Christmas was celebrated at New Rock Land Public School, Krishna Vihar, Janipur Colony, today. Kids dressed up in dresses of Santa Claus presented colourful programme on the life of Lord Jesumasih. School Principal Vandana Bhadwal distributed prizes among the winners on the occasion. Nishu Pandey, Reena Dogra, Anju, Neha Dabgotra, Supriya, Priya Jamwal and Ruhi were present on the occasion.
Sanatan Dharam HSS Kanya Vidyalaya, Jullaka Mohalla, Jammu celebrated Christmas Day with enthusiasm in the School premises today. The Management Committee members, Principal and staff members were present on the occasion to witness various cultural items presented by the students.
Silver Bells High School Paloura celebrated Christmas Day with pomp and show in the School premises. Principal of the School threw light on the life of Jesus Christ and advised the students to be good citizens and good human beings.
A Christmas tree was decorated in the School and sweets were distributed among the students.
Popular Model High School Nanak Nagar celbratred Christmas Day and New Year in the premises of the School, here today. The students of various classes showed enthusiasm and fervour while performing activities. The activities included songs, debates, dance items, skits and group songs etc. School Principal, Usha Sharma spoke on the occasion and threw light on the significance of the day.
The students of Primary section of Vishwa Bharati Higher Secondary School Akalpur Morh, Udheywala Jammu celebrated Christmas festival with a lot of zest and enthusiasm to the tune of some songs and speeches marked the occasion. Students of Primary Unit came dressed as Santa Clause and Angels.
Principal of the School Annapurna Kaul terming it as the festival of joy and good-will.
In-charge primary wing Sharika Kakroo joined was also present on the occasion.
Narulas The First Step School celebrated Christmas with fervor and joy. The students dressed up as stars, trees, fairies, angels, princess, kings and shepherds depicted birth of Lord Jesus with Tanshiqa Bakshi as Mother Mary and Ruhaan Raj Kalra as Father Joseph. Children sang Chorus songs amidst jingling bells.
Tanvi Narula, Principal of the school cut the cake and distributed to the children.
KPS Barnoti celebrate Christmas & New Year today in the premises of school. Er. Nirmaljit Singh was the Chief guest While Secretary Harpreet Kour and Principal Manjula Dogra were also present in the Occassion.
The students presented Punjabi gidda, jingle bells and chak de India on the occasion.
The staff, management, students and prominent personalities of the area were present on the occassion.
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