Special Assembly for Grade 9
Grade 9 organized an inspiring assembly with the theme Famous Failures, showcasing how setbacks and challenges can lead to ultimate success. The assembly highlighted the stories of renowned personalities who turned their failures into stepping stones for greatness.
Inspirational Wall: A bulletin board featured pictures and quotes from famous figures such as Albert Einstein, Oprah Winfrey, Michael Jordan, J.K. Rowling, and Walt Disney. Each story highlighted how they faced rejection, failure, or adversity before achieving remarkable success.
- Albert Einstein: “Failure is success in progress.”
- Michael Jordan: “I have missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I’ve failed over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.”
- J.K. Rowling: “Rock bottom became the solid foundation on which I rebuilt my life.”
Storytelling Session: Students narrated real-life stories of these icons, focusing on their perseverance, resilience, and determination to inspire their peers.
Interactive Activity: Attendees were encouraged to write down a personal failure and how they learned or grew from it, fostering a growth mindset and normalizing failure as a part of learning.
Takeaway Message: The assembly emphasized that failures are not the end but opportunities to learn, grow, and ultimately succeed. It motivated students to view challenges with a positive attitude and never give up.