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JAMMU: JK Public School, Kunjwani conducted a thought-provoking morning assembly on World Television Day, observed annually on November 21, to acknowledge the profound role of television as a global connector, educator, and catalyst for awareness. The assembly was deftly conducted by Aarya Sharma of Grade 6 Galaxy, along with her classmates Savya and Ranya, who infused the morning with knowledge, insight and meaningful reflections.
Aarya opened the assembly by highlighting that World Television Day, established by the United Nations in 1993, commemorates the first-ever World Television Forum. The day recognizes television not just as a medium of entertainment, but as a powerful instrument that shapes public opinion, promotes cultural exchange, and addresses global concerns of peace, security, development and social harmony.
The young presenter further added that while the official theme for the 2025 observance is yet to be announced, recent themes such as “Television as a Trusted Friend” suggest that this year’s focus is likely to revolve around reliable information, social responsibility and global connectivity-all essential in the current digital era where television continues to influence perspectives across continents.
Adding depth and diversity to the discussion, the students presented thought-provoking quotations from eminent thinkers:
Priyanshi shared Anita Verma’s words: “Television turns truth into awareness and awareness into meaningful actions.”
Bhavya quoted Fred Rogers: “Television is a window to the world and a mirror to our lives.”
Nature echoed Rogers again with: “Television can be a wonderful tool for learning and for inspiring kindness.”
Hargun cited Victorious Donne: “Television does not only entertain us but also plays a vital role in shaping our present and future.”
Eknoor quoted Asha Ramanathan: “Television opens a window to the world, bringing news, ideas and imagination to life.”
Prateek shared Newton N. Minow’s famous line: “When television is good, nothing is better; when it’s bad, nothing is worse.”
Adhvik Jandial quoted James Van Praagh: “Television is a responsibility, not only in entertaining people, but in using this medium to teach and enlighten them.”
Harey shared Thomas Edison’s reflective thought: “Television is a window to the world and a mirror to our lives.”
Addressing the gathering, the Principal, Rajesh Rathore, applauded the young presenters for curating a well-researched and insightful assembly. He remarked: “Television remains one of humanity’s most influential inventions-capable of shaping mindsets, igniting awareness and connecting the world in real time. But as with every powerful tool, its true value lies in the choices we make. Let us teach our children to be conscious consumers of information-to absorb the right content, develop informed perspectives, and use knowledge to build a peaceful and progressive world. “May our students continue to seek learning from every medium-books, teachers, experiences and even technology-while allowing their values to be the compass that guides their understanding”, he summed up”.