Gratitude

Quite a few people who have done remarkably well in their day have realized that we can truly be alive only in those moments when we are conscious of our blessings. By being grateful towards what we have, we are paving way to allow more into our lives. Those who have realized this became wonderful leaders by understanding, appreciating and valuing others. Here, in Sancta Maria, we believe in ‘Leadership through Gratitude’ and therefore observed, the 1^st to the 5^th of September as ‘Gratitude Week’. In doing the same we, both the students and teachers, learnt the importance of saying ‘thank you’.

The “movement” we began in our school reached its pinnacle when the pre-primary section conducted an assembly on 9^th September, based on the theme of gratitude. Through the assembly, the students honored the staff members which included the administrative staff, hospitality division, security and supporting staff like our didis and drivers. Selected students from all the four sections of PP2 delivered short speeches expressing their gratitude towards all those people who work to make the school a beautiful place. Students of PP1 excitedly distributed smiley badges to all the members of the staff as a token of their gratitude. The excitement was not any less on those faces who received the smileys. Many of the staff members, who were initially timid to join the proceedings later, became very enthusiastic when they realized their work is being valued and honored by the students. It is said that, joy is what happens to us when we express our gratitude, because however little, each gesture of gratitude, every ‘thank you’ matters!

By- Shwetha and Ashwini