Back in Classes 8, 9, and 10, I frequently volunteered to be the MC for our school assemblies. I'd write the script, rehearse with my co-hosts, and deliver it in front of the entire class.
These are some of those scripts. (Fair warning: I was in Class 8 and 9 — don't judge the quality too harshly.)
Class 8
July 09, 2020
- Prayer Song: God Will Make a Way (Don Moen)
- Bible Reading: Psalms 121
- Thought of the Day + Speech on perseverance
- Thirukkural recitation
- Tamil Thai Vazhthu + School Anthem
January 19, 2021
- Prayer Song: My Lighthouse (Rend Collective)
- Bible Reading: Psalms 93
- Speech on new beginnings
- Birthday wishes for classmates
- National Anthem
Class 9
July 30, 2021
- Prayer Song: You Are My All in All
- Bible Reading + Lord's Prayer
- Speech on teamwork and collaboration
- Thirukkural recitation
December 10, 2021
- Prayer Song with backup options
- Speech on goal-setting for the new year
- Happy Birthday segment
- Tamil Thai Vazhthu + School Anthem
Class 10
June 29, 2022
- Bible Reading from Sirach
- Speech on leadership and responsibility
- Lord's Prayer
- National Anthem
Looking back, these scripts were my first real experience with public speaking and event management. They taught me how to structure a presentation, engage an audience, and handle last-minute changes with grace.