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Prepare a successful school assembly with this all-in-one guide. It includes current news updates, motivational thoughts of the day, and a thoughtfully curated anchoring script to ensure an engaging and impactful event. Mumbai: A well-structured school assembly sets a positive tone for the day and fosters a sense of unity within the school community. This guide offers a detailed approach to organising and conducting assemblies, featuring key components like current news updates, inspiring thoughts of the day, and a versatile anchoring script. With these elements, creating an engaging and impactful event becomes a seamless process. School assemblies play an integral role in the overall development of students, providing a platform to nurture leadership skills, enhance self-confidence, and strengthen the sense of community. Far from being routine gatherings, these events offer valuable opportunities for students to learn, collaborate, and draw inspiration, making them a cornerstone of a thriving educational environment. Careful planning and creativity are essential for a successful assembly. By incorporating educational, inspiring, and entertaining elements, educators can design sessions that capture students’ attention and leave a lasting positive impression. Begin by selecting a theme that resonates with students’ interests, aligns with school values, or reflects relevant current events or upcoming celebrations. A clear and meaningful theme provides direction and purpose for the assembly. Starting with a warm and enthusiastic welcome establishes a positive atmosphere and encourages active engagement from students and staff alike. Including a Thought of the Day offers a moment of reflection, inspiring optimism and introspection. Following this, a brief yet engaging update on school activities, achievements, or global news ensures students stay informed and connected to their community. Adding interactive or creative elements, such as performances, role plays, or quizzes, brings excitement and promotes participation. These activities allow students to showcase their talents, build public speaking confidence, and develop teamwork skills. As the assembly concludes, take time to acknowledge contributions, share key announcements, and end with a unifying gesture, such as the national anthem, a school pledge, or an uplifting message. This fosters a sense of pride and belonging among students and staff. To make the assembly truly impactful, ensure each segment is concise and engaging to maintain the audience’s attention throughout. Creating an inclusive environment where every student feels valued and involved enhances the overall experience, making the assembly memorable and meaningful. With thoughtful preparation and execution, school assemblies can become transformative platforms for growth, inspiration, and community building, leaving a lasting impact on everyone involved. Thought for the Day for school assembly “Keep smiling, because life is a beautiful thing, and there’s so much to smile about.” – Marilyn Monroe School assembly news headlines today Refer to the top school assembly headlines covering national, international, and sports news: National news for school assembly International news for school assembly Sports news for school assembly Anchoring Script for School Assembly Here’s a refreshed and dynamic school assembly anchoring script that blends all the essential elements: warm greetings, thoughtful inspiration, news updates, motivational messages, and an entertaining performance. It promises a lively and impactful session for everyone involved. [Opening Remarks] Anchor 1: Good morning, everyone! A heartfelt welcome to our respected Principal, dear teachers, and wonderful students. I’m [Anchor Name], and I’m excited to guide you through today’s assembly. Let’s make it a memorable one! Anchor 2: A very good morning to all! It’s fantastic to see everyone gathered here, ready to start the day on a positive and energetic note. We have an exciting lineup for today’s assembly, so let’s get started! [Thought for the Day] Anchor 1: To set the tone for the day, let’s begin with an inspiring thought that will encourage reflection and positivity. We invite [Student Name] to share today’s thought. Anchor 2: Thank you, [Student Name], for sharing such meaningful words. Let’s strive to live by this wisdom and make today truly impactful. [News and Announcements] Anchor 1: Next, let’s take a moment to catch up on important updates. Here are the latest happenings from our school and beyond. [Share school news or notable events.] Anchor 2: A quick reminder for all Annual Day participants: Don’t forget to complete your event registrations by the end of the week. We’re eagerly looking forward to seeing everyone’s incredible talents on display! [Motivational Segment] Anchor 1: Now, it’s time to fuel our spirits with a dose of motivation. Remember, each day is a fresh opportunity to grow, learn, and move closer to our goals. Anchor 2: Absolutely! Every obstacle we face is a step toward becoming stronger, and every effort we make brings us closer to success. Let’s tackle today with determination and enthusiasm! [Special Performance] Anchor 1: And now, the moment we’ve all been waiting for—the highlight of today’s assembly! Please join us in welcoming [Name of Student/Group], who will be performing a [type of performance, e.g., skit, song, dance]. Let’s give them a big round of applause as they take the stage! Anchor 2: Sit back and enjoy the performance. Let’s cheer them on and show our appreciation for their hard work and talent! [Closing Remarks] Anchor 1: What a fantastic performance! A big thank you to [Student/Group Name] for sharing their amazing talent with us today. Anchor 2: Truly inspiring! As we conclude today’s assembly, let’s carry the positive energy and lessons we’ve gained throughout the day. Anchor 1: Let’s continue to give our best effort, support one another, and embrace each new day with optimism and determination. Anchor 2: Thank you all for being such a wonderful audience. Wishing everyone a productive and successful day ahead! Both: Goodbye, and have an amazing day! By incorporating relevant news, inspirational messages, and a seamless anchoring script, this guide ensures a school assembly that resonates with students and staff alike. Engage your audience, instil positivity, and make the assembly a cherished tradition everyone looks forward to. Click for more latest Events news . Also get top headlines and latest news from India and around the world at News9. Chhaya Gupta, a lifestyle sub-editor specialising in fashion, food, relationships, travel, well-being, and spirituality, is a dedicated fashion enthusiast and avid traveller. With meticulous attention to detail, she stays abreast of the latest developments in major events across Indian cities and internationally. From life to style, she derives immense pleasure in covering a variety of subjects. With 1.5 years of experience, she has honed her skills while working at The Free Press Journal.

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U.S. crude stocks and distillate inventories fell while gasoline inventories rose last week, the Energy Information Administration said on Friday. Crude inventories fell by 4.2 million barrels to 416.8 million barrels in the week ended Dec. 20, the EIA said, compared with analysts’ expectations in a Reuters poll for a 1.9 million-barrel draw. Crude stocks at the Cushing, Oklahoma, delivery hub fell by 320,000 barrels in the week, the EIA said. Refinery crude runs rose by 205,000 barrels per day, while refinery utilization rates rose by 0.7 percentage points to 92.5 per cent in the week, EIA said. U.S. gasoline stocks rose by 1.6 million barrels in the week to 223.7 million barrels, the EIA said, compared with analysts’ expectations in a Reuters poll for a 1.1 million-barrel draw. Distillate stockpiles, which include diesel and heating oil, fell by 1.7 million barrels in the week to 116.5 million barrels, versus expectations for a 313,000-barrel drop, the EIA data showed. Net U.S. crude imports rose last week by 995,000 barrels per day, EIA said.

Image via Timothy T. Ludwig/Getty Images The holiday season is here and quarterbacks of various teams are busy gifting luxurious gifts to the offense line of their teams. But in the case of Josh Allen, the quarterback of the Buffalo Bills, the situation is different; a video posted by the Buffalo Bills shows that the Buffalo Bills’ offense line presented Josh with a silver necklace that has the word “MVP” and the number “17” embellished on it. While the race and competition between Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson is intense to become the MVP of the 2024 NFL season, it seems like the Buffalo Bills have already declared Josh as the winner. Josh Allen Was Gifted A $50,000 Silver Necklace By The Baltimore Ravens’ Offense Line On the back of this silver chain, the names of the Buffalo Bills offense line is embellished and as per reports, the silver necklace is worth a whopping $50,000. This thoughtful gift presented by the Buffalo Bills’ offense line to Josh reminds the league about the bond and brotherhood amongst the Buffalo Bills’ offense line. Josh is having one of the best years of his life - he recently got engaged to his fiancee, actress Hailee Steinfeld and had one of the best seasons on the field. But he faces tough competition from Lamar Jackson, the quarterback of the Baltimore Ravens, who is also nominated to become the MVP of the 2024 National Football Season. Many experts and former NFL players have commented on this competition and both Josh and Lamar have gotten the same number of votes from people when voting for the winner of the 2024 NFL season’s MVP. Fans Are Divided At This Expensive Gift For Josh Allen However, this expensive gift to Josh by the Buffalo Bills’ has also divided the fans. Many think the Buffalo Bills have overexaggerated Josh’s performance and forgot to take into account how great Lamar Jackson, the quarterback of the Baltimore Ravens, has been this year. As soon as the video posted by the Buffalo Bills where Josh receives this $50,000 silver necklace from his teammates went viral, fans started trolling both Josh and the Buffalo Bills. Many fans commented about how the Buffalo Bills will become a laughing stock if Josh is unable to win the MVP of the 2024 NFL season. An user posted on X, “Now if he don’t win MVP I can’t even count how many times people going replay this video laughing.” Another user wrote, “New meme unlocked 😂 I’ll be back after mahomes win mvp” While fans have to wait for two more weeks to understand who wins the MVP if the 2024 NFL season, it seems like Lamar has a better chance. After winning last night’s match against the Houston Texans, the chances of either Lamar or Josh winning the title are pretty equal at this point. Also Read: "We got you": Travis Hunter receives unwavering support from Colorado Buffaloes and Coach Deion Sanders amidst hateKimberly-Clark: Fine Valuation, But Lack Of Growth Limits UpsideThe Broncos elevated defensive end Matt Henningsen and wide receiver David Sills for Saturday’s game against the Bengals, the team announced. Henningsen, a third-year player from the University of Wisconsin, has not appeared in a game this season. He has played 34 games in his career with the Broncos. He has totaled 40 career tackles, one sack and two passes defensed. Sills, a fifth-year player from West Virginia, has not appeared in a game this season. In his career, he has played 16 games with the Giants (2019-22) and Broncos (2023). Sills has totaled 13 receptions for 123 yards.

MAPUTO, Mozambique. (AP) — At least 6,000 inmates escaped from a high-security prison in Mozambique's capital on Christmas Day after a rebellion, the country's police chief said, as widespread post-election riots and violence are roiling the country. Police chief Bernardino Rafael said 33 prisoners died and 15 others were injured during a confrontation with the security forces. The prisoners fled during violent protests that have seen police cars, stations and infrastructure destroyed after the country's Constitutional Council confirmed the ruling Frelimo party as the winner of the October 9 elections. The escape from the Maputo Central Prison, located 14 kilometres (9 miles) southwest of the capital, started around midday on Wednesday after “agitation” by a “group of subversive protesters” nearby, Rafael said. Some of the prisoners at the facility snatched weapons from the guards and started freeing other detainees. “A curious fact is that in that prison we had 29 convicted terrorists, who they released. We are worried, as a country, as Mozambicans, as members of the defence and security forces,” said Rafael. “They (protesters) were making noise, demanding that they be able to remove the prisoners who are there serving their sentences”, said Rafael, adding that the protests led to the collapse of a wall, allowing the prisoners to flee. He called on the escaped prisoners to surrender to authorities and for the population to be informed about the fugitives. Videos circulating on social media show the moment inmates left the prison, while other recordings reveal captures made by military personnel and prison guards. Many prisoners tried to hide in homes, but some were unsuccessful and ended up being detained again. In one video, a prisoner still with handcuffs on his right wrist says he was held n the disciplinary section of the prison and was released by other inmates. Violence has engulfed Mozambique since the country's highest court confirmed ruling Frelimo party presidential candidate Daniel Chapo as the winner of disputed October 9 elections on Monday. Mozambique's Interior Minister Pascoal Ronda told a news conference in Maputo late Tuesday that the violence was led by mostly youthful supporters of losing candidate Venancio Mondlane, who received 24% of the vote, second to Chapo, who got 65%. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is concerned at the violence and urges all political leaders and relevant parties “to defuse tensions including through meaningful dialogue (and) legal redress,” UN associate spokesperson Stephanie Tremblay said Thursday. The UN chief also calls for a halt to the violence and redoubled efforts “to seek a peaceful resolution to the ongoing crisis,” she said. Follow The Gleaner on X, formerly Twitter, and Instagram @JamaicaGleaner and on Facebook @GleanerJamaica. Send us a message on WhatsApp at 1-876-499-0169 or email us at onlinefeedback@gleanerjm.com or editors@gleanerjm.com .Former NFL head coach Mike Mularkey admits to leaking false information to media just before he was fired

Black Friday is nearly here, and as a fan of Lego’s – well, obsessed with them – I know it’s prime time for discounts. And no, not just on a few sets or limited themes, seeing savings, but also on discounts across the board. I’ve been tracking discounts all week and am ready to share the 19 Best Lego Black Friday deals broken up by theme. So if you were worried the Lego Star Wars Chewbacca wouldn’t see savings, fear not – that set is down to $145 on Amazon, a substantial 27% off. Additionally, you can save on the TikTok famous Lego Icons Flowers, Disney sets, those inspired by video games, and even classic brick kits. You’ll find savings on Amazon , Walmart , and Target for Legos, but the official online store will likely toss in some discounts next week. But if you can’t stand to wait any longer, don’t want to risk an after-holiday delivery, or would rather not feel the burn of a missed deal, keep scrolling for the best of the best Lego Black Friday savings you can score right now. At over 18 inches tall, Lego's Star Wars Chewbacca building set is an iconic recreation of the most famous Wookie. You'll construct it from over 2,300 pieces; at $145, it's a massive 27% off. While it's not an all-time low, it ships fast and is still a $55 savings. This might just be the perfect stocking stuffer for a Lego or Star Wars fan. At 20% off and just $23.95, the Clone Trooper & Battle Droid Battle Pack set is for play and display. Darth Vader boarding the Tantive IV is a classic Star Wars scene, and this Lego Star Wars lets you recreate that moment. For just $43.95 – down from $54.99 –you get 7 Minifigures, including Darth Vader and two Stormtroopers, but you'll also score Captain Antilles. Maybe the best part, though, is that you'll build part of the iconic ship. Do you love Captain Rex, or are you shopping for someone who does? You can't go wrong with the Captain Rex Helmet Building set, now just $55.99 on Amazon. It's a hefty build at over 850 pieces, and you're saving 20%. If you're eagerly awaiting Moana 2's arrival on the big screen, you'll definitely have fun building the film's iconic 'Wayfinding boat.' You'll get two figures and over 300 pieces to build the boat. It's down to just $28 on Amazon ahead of Black Friday. Lego's Advent Calendars frequently appear on fans' wishlists near the top, and the Disney edition is no different. It's currently down to $32 and comes with several mini-builds and instantly recognizable figures like Elsa and Ariel. Lego's Up house set – from the Pixar film – is just a few dollars away from the lowest price ever at $47.99. If you're shopping for a Pixar fan or are one yourself, you'll love the building and display experience with this set. It's not just the iconic house from the film; you get figures for Carl Fredricksen, Russell, and Dug. What's better than one Lego set? Easy, a 3-in-1 Lego Set, and right now, the Exotic Parrot set is just $15.99 on Amazon, down from $19.99. And if birds aren't your thing, you can also use the same 253 bricks to build a fish or a frog. Like the set above, this 3-in-1 from Lego Creator lets you build a propeller plane, a hot rod and SUV car, or a flatbed truck. Pretty cool and appeals to the action hero or heroine in all of us. It's down to $15.99 on Amazon. Down to a new record low price of $87.95, Lego's Creator 3-in-1 Space Roller Coaster might be the most fun set around. Yes, it's a working rollercoaster, but you can build three different rides. Those include the rollercoaster mentioned above, a drop tower, and a carousel. At over 3,000 pieces, the Lego Ideas Tree House set is one that you'll proudly display after a fun, likely longer build. It's 16% off at $209.99 on Amazon and looks fantastic. You can even swap out the leaves based on the season. Fan of the Space Age? Lego's Ideas Tales of The Space Age captures it uniquely and will have you build four 3D postcards that each capture a distinct moment. This set is just $34.99 – originally $49.99 – on Amazon right now. At $5 over the lowest price we've ever tracked, Lego's Art Hokusai The Great Wave set is the perfect gift for any art fan. It also adds a new dimension to the iconic piece of art. Technic sets are some of the best Lego sets around, and this Technic Plent Earn and Moon in Orbit set checks off all the boxes. It's not only an engaging build at over 520 pieces, but it's interactive and functions to see how the earth and moon orbit each other, as well as the sun. Two cars is better than one, and this Lego Technic set lets you build a McLaren Formula E Race Car and a 2023 McLaren Formula 1 Race Car. Both sport plenty of pieces in the brand's iconic orange. Plus, you get a figure for 31% off at $51.99. $105 off a Lego set is not an everyday occurrence, but that's the case with this massive Technic build. The 2,883-piece Lego Technic Liebherr Crawler Crane LR is a rare 15% off at $595.99 on Amazon. It stands over 38 inches tall and functions as a crane that can lift up other Lego creations. 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