ASSEMBLY: HAPPINESS
From Scripture:
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” – Isaiah 41:10
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. – Jeremiah 29:11
A Prayer:
Dear God, please send us peace through your Holy Spirit. We want to be happy and peaceful in the life You have given us in all circumstances. Your Spirit brings peace, and we ask for that, in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
THEME: HAPPINESS WEEK
“Be healthy and take care of yourself but be happy with the beautiful things that make you, you.” ~ Beyonce
What does happiness mean?
Happiness is an emotional state characterized by feelings of joy, satisfaction, contentment, and fulfilment. While happiness has many different definitions, it is often described as involving positive emotions and life satisfaction.
In simple terms , happiness is a feeling of pleasure and positivity. When someone feels good, proud, excited, relieved or satisfied about something, that person is said to be “happy”. Feeling happy may help people to relax and to smile. Happiness is usually thought of as the opposite of sadness.
Key question: Is happiness a choice ?
Yes! Very much so. Many happy people realize happiness is a choice and it is up to them to intentionally choose it every single day. Happy people are not held hostage by their circumstances and they do not seek happiness in people or material possessions. … Fully experiencing it still requires a conscious decision to choose happiness each day.
Key question : How do I choose happiness?
Here are ten ways to choose happiness:
- Choose to be the best YOU can be. …
- Choose to be around the right people. …
- Choose to focus on what you have, not on what you have not got…
- Choose a good attitude. …
- Choose to smile more often. …
- Choose to take care of your body. …
- Choose honesty. …
- Choose to help others when you’re able to
- Choose to let go when you know you should
- Choose to embrace the next step in your life
This week is a shortened Happiness Week with a focus on #SpreadingKindness and a big thank you to Mrs Thaver , all the staff and boys who are assisting in and /or participating the activities which should be most of you
#SpreadingKindness – Performances by Nguni Society and Gospel Choir
#SpreadingKindness – Bread Buddies (more details about this later)
#SpreadingKindness – Funky Socks Friday (more details to follow)
UMGUNGUNDLOVU TLS – FET DISTRICT AWARDS CEREMONY
This ceremony was held in the City Hall last week and College was once again acknowledged for the excellence in academics and their overall results. Furthermore, two of our subject heads were also acknowledge for outstanding overall results in their subjects viz Mr Kajee for Business Studies and Mr Pillay for Economics who is also HOD of these subjects plus Accounting.
MRS FINNIE ADDRESS – CORE VALUE OF HONESTY
Deputy Head of Academics, Mrs J Finnie. addressed the boys on the serious matter of academic honesty, and the consequences of plagiarism and cheating.
Read her full address here
SPORTS RESULTS
The weekend was the start of the winter fixtures for College, with matches in the main against Michaelhouse, and saw 28 rugby teams and 15 hockey teams take to the field. Filler games, mostly played on the stagger, were against Kearsney and Westville Boys High.
Full sporting results are here
Certificates of Recognition
Once again a number of our boys have produced outstanding performance across various sporting codes, and were awarded with Certificate of Recognition for their achievements.
Full details are here
Pro Aris et Focis
C Luman (Headmaster)