St. James’s School students once again manifested their inclination to the English language as they participated in English and Humanities Week celebration held on Saturday, 4 May 2024. Themed, ‘English: Language of the Unified Humanity’, the students from KG, Primary and Secondary levels took part in a multitude of activities viz., Show and Tell, Tongue Twisters competition, Storytelling, Elocution contest, TED Talk, Word Game, Poster-making contest, etc.

The event aimed to encourage the students to hone their communicative ability in the second language, at the same time to be cognizant of the current events ranging from climate change and global warming, population explosion, urban growth to name a few.

Simultaneously, the KG department organized a Pyjama Day to stir the small children’s love for reading and to enhance their imagination through story-telling.

The acting principal, Mr. Joseph Sarmiento urged the students to utilize English language to understand the world in deeper and more meaningful ways. With the activity, he expressed his hopes to open the students’ minds to new ideas, perspectives and interpretations.

Meanwhile, the Head of the English Department, Mr. Leonardo English reminded the students that language should not be a barrier in communication. Ergo, English language, communication, and humanities being greatly intertwined should bring people together, he said.

Word games such as word formation, vocabulary, spelling, anagram and blockbuster highlighted the day. This was concluded with the announcement of winners which made them even more excited.

The participants and winners will be receiving their certificates and prizes in the next assembly.