Monday Mission Assembly
Mrs Van Zyl led a thought-provoking assembly centered on the concept of gifts, beginning with a question about Christmas wishes. As pupils shared their thoughts, Mrs Van Zyl skillfully transitioned to a greater gift - a gift from God. The assembly explored the gift of a globe, using it as a powerful symbol to discuss the world which we have been given by God to look after. Mrs Van Zyl encouraged the children to reflect on how we treat special gifts:
Do we place them somewhere safe?
Do we look after them?
Do we treat them with respect and care?
Drawing inspiration from Pope Francis's message, she highlighted that when we leave this earth, we can only take with us the actions we've performed. This prompted the children to consider their impact on the world; what have we given to our earth? What are we giving back? The children offered suggestions for protecting our 'Common Home':- turning off lights, recycling, reducing water waste, growing vegetables and living simply.
We can all change, and we can all make a new start. Pope Francis - who chose the name of St. Francis, patron saint of animals and nature - encourages each of us to view the world as a precious gift to be cherished and protected.
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