The School Assembly
Most of the schools follow certain traditions. The school assembly is one of such conventions. The assembly implies get-together. The students generally assemble in the forecourt of their schools on certain days every week. They have to put up proper uniform. Like a military regiment, they have to form queues and stand straight. The ritual invariably includes singing the national anthem, address to the students, presentation of awards and some announcements, sermons and warnings. It is often argued that the assembly is a wonderful occasion to know each other and exchange information. Frankly, I hardly find it a place of communication and interaction. On the contrary, it makes one feel like a petty person among thousands in the assembly line of a factory. I am puzzled about the purpose of having regular assemblies. In fact, most of the students find it boring, except on some special occasions, like handing over/ taking over of appointments. I would suggest the school authorities to think whether frequent assemblies serve any goal or it just wears out the tender students in the morning for no purpose. May be some alternative and innovative method of assembly could be evolved which is less cumbersome, more relevant and interesting.
