Christmas was celebrated at a grand function held at the Campion School premises on Tuesday. The students’ choir groups gathered and sang carols, “Jingle Bells Jingle Bells Jingle all the way...., “Hawk of ......”, “It was.......”, and many more. As the students sang the popular carol, “Jingle Bells”, students dressed as Santa Claus arrived on a sledge driven by his reindeer. little elves from primary classes also accompanied him.
Students presented Christmas carols, played various games and taken gifts by ‘Santa Claus’. The Resounding bells, voices of singing carols, with Rock band performances are a treat to the ears and eyes particularly as this is the “Christmas Day Celebration”. The Institute Brass Band then followed with a thrilling performance, the students sang carols and the songs captured the spirit of Christmas.
A beautiful birthday song for Principal’s birthday ‘Happy Birthday’ was presented by the students. Thereafter, Principal Fr Athnas lakra SJ, in his speech said the festival of Christmas reminds the glorious advent of the Son of God, Jesus Christ, on this earth about two millennia ago. Born in Bethlehem, He rose from humble beginnings to become a World Teacher. His message of love and Compassion inspire millions of followers all over the world today.
“The greatest gift we can give to God is to live by at least one of his teachings,” he added. He thanked to All the Fathers, Brothers, Sisters, Management, Staff, Well wishers and students of Campion School for his birthday wishes and Christmas day Celebration.
Vice Principal Fr Ajay Kumar Kerketta SJ, said, “Jesus is God's perfect, indescribable gift. The amazing thing is that not only are we able to receive this gift, but we are able to share it with others on Christmas and every other day of the year.”
Fr Superior, Principal Fr Vice principal Fr Headmistress Sister along with the staff and students together expressed their gratitude towards the Almighty with a hymn “Thank you lord”.