Caring

To make a difference in someone’s life,you don’t have to be brilliant, rich beautiful or perfect. You just have to care enough and be there.

Class VIII B presented their class assembly on the topic ‘Caring ‘which began with a Prayer Service.The theme of the day’s prayer was to develop a caring and responsible attitude towards others. Parable of the Good Samaritan used to show Jesus' teachings' on caring was enacted .Prayer Service was followed by the thought for the day through the narration of the following story.

There was once a rich King who had a beautiful black horse. He was very proud of it. Everyone admired the animal and many wished they too could own such a fine creature.

The King was very popular and well liked by the people in his kingdom. He had vowed that everyone in the land should be well looked after. He made sure of this by placing a wooden arch in the market place, from which hung a rope connected to a large metal bell. He told the people that if ever they were in trouble or suffered from any injustice they must ring the bell for all to hear.

Many years went by, and everyone was happy. The horse bravely carried his master into battle. He strutted proudly, leading processions through the town. He galloped freely in the fields and was well looked after. But one day when the King mounted him, the horse staggered, his stride was uneven and he was obviously lame. The King then realized that his faithful steed was too old to carry him. The horse was turned out into a field by himself. No one bothered to look after him and he became totally neglected.

The King bought another fine horse and did not give his faithful old servant a second thought. Winter came. The poor creature had no warm stable. Snow covered the ground. The old horse could not get enough to eat and he knew he would not survive much longer. With great difficulty, he forced his way out of his field and dragged his weary body to the market place. Taking the bell rope in his mouth, he managed to ring the bell a few times before collapsing to the ground.

The chimes were enough to bring everyone rushing into the square, including the King himself. When he saw the poor animal he was thoroughly ashamed of himself. The weak and starving horse was helped up and taken to a warm stable where he was given food and a good grooming. The King vowed that the neglected creature should be well looked after until the end of his life. He erected a statue of the horse in the market place to remind everyone, including himself, that it is important to care for something always, and not just when it is young or shiny and new. Saving an animal may not change the world but the world will surely change for that animal.Therefore let us have the patience and understanding when they get old and thank them for all the fun we have with them .

This was followed by the News Headlines. A melodious song was sung highlighting the need for caring and what might caring look like and the need for caring ?