Year 5 Assembly

The Year 5 assembly was all about Project Compassion to help the people all around the world. Good Shepherd is trying to help poor people have a better life. Some of the Year 5 students talked about the lives of people like Sisilia and Manaini who are very poor and are helped by Project Compassion. Manaini and her family have eaten processed foods but with the help of Project Compassion, she learns how to use the crops and make healthy food. Sisilia has to fetch water really far away but with the help of Project Compassion, the school installed water taps in their school so she can drink clean and safe water. And at the end the Year 5 students sang a song named ‘You Can Count On Me’ to show that everybody is not alone and even if it might seem that you are alone you are not.

Nevon 

5CL

On Monday the 2nd of March, the year 5’s had their first assembly of the year on social justice.

In our assembly, we summarised 3 stories from 3 people, from different countries that were suffering from lack of water. The 3 people that we talked about were Manaini from Fiji, Monoranjon from Bangladesh, and Sisila from Tanzania. We talked about their life, and how they face everyday struggles. The next following days after our assembly, we spent time watching Manaini, Monoranjon and Sisilias stories to find out how people in those countries spend their lives. They live their lives very differently compared to us. They have to make their beds from twigs, leaves and wood. They used to have to walk at least 30 minutes just to get dirty water. We learnt how much harder life is for them, compared to us. It showed us how lucky we are to have proper healthy food and clean water just a few steps away from us.

Emily 

5MS

Our Grade 5 Assembly focused on social justice and Project Compassion. Through our learning, we discovered that in many countries, poverty is a common reality for many people, and we are fortunate for everything we have. From clean water to healthy food, we realised that the simple things we often take for granted are more important than we think. Learning about Project Compassion helped us understand that even small acts of kindness and generosity can make a big difference in the lives of others.

Preparing for the assembly also immensely helped us develop our public speaking and singing skills. It inspired us to continue striving to improve our performances, both in and out of school. During each rehearsal, we learned to persevere and give our best effort. We were reminded that practice makes progress and that we should keep trying in everything we do.

From the nervous wait before it began to the thunderous applause from the crowd, the entire experience helped us grow. Overall, the assembly was a fantastic opportunity that strengthened our confidence while also teaching us important lessons about compassion, gratitude, and fairness.

Anya 

5SZ