By Francess Joan Chelsea Juliadi, Secondary 1
As the festive season fills the air with joy and warmth, our school is delighted to celebrate the spirit of Christmas with great enthusiasm and happiness. Christmas is a time of loving, sharing, kindness, and gratitude. It reminds us of the importance of compassion, unity, and spreading happiness to those around us.
As the event started, our Principal, Mr. Fred, delivered a warm and heartfelt welcome remark. He introduced the theme for this year’s celebration, “Christmas Around the World,” highlighting how different countries celebrate Christmas through unique traditions and customs. Despite these cultural differences, he emphasized that the spirit of Christmas—love, joy, and togetherness—unites people across the globe in celebrating this special holiday.
Following the welcoming remarks, the Praise and Worship Team delivered an energetic and uplifting performance of “Joy to the World” and ”Dari Pulau Dan Benua”.
Following the praise and worship performance, our special guest, Pastor Lucas, delivered a meaningful sermon. He spoke about the true meaning of Christmas and reminded us that we are called to be the light of the world, spreading love, kindness, and hope wherever we go.
As the program continued, the Dance Club took to the stage with a thrilling performance that filled the hall with energy and excitement, captivating the audience and setting the tone for the next segment of the celebration.
Soon after, the much-anticipated House Dance Performances began. Each house presented a unique dance inspired by an assigned continent, beautifully reflecting this year’s theme, “Christmas Around the World.”
The Red House, representing the continent of America, performed a cheerful and lively dance to the songs “Last Christmas” and “Santa Tell Me,” showcasing the festive spirit and popular Christmas culture of the region.
Next, the Yellow House, assigned to Europe, presented a creative performance inspired by traditions from Germany and France. Their segment included an amusing presentation of “Dominick the Donkey,” followed by a high-energy dance to “Jingle Bell Rock.”
The Green House, representing Africa, delivered an enticing performance featuring a remix of “All I Want for Christmas Is You.” Their colorful costumes and vibrant movements beautifully reflected the diversity and energy of the continent.
Finally, the Blue House, representing Asia, presented a calm and graceful performance of “Silent Night” sung in Indonesian. The performance also included a playful appearance by Santa and the Grinch, adding a fun and entertaining twist.
As the final event of the celebration, the Christmas Tree-Making Competition was held. Ten participants from each house worked together to create a simple Christmas tree using cardboard and tape. The teams were judged not only on their final product but also on their teamwork, creativity, and coordination.
At the conclusion of the event, after careful deliberation by the judges, the Yellow House was crowned the overall champion of both the Dance Performances and the Christmas Tree-Making Competition, bringing the celebration to a joyful and memorable close.