STATE TIMES NEWS
JAMMU: “Curiosity is the best spark that sets fire of knowledge ablaze”. With this impactful opening statement Arvin Babouria from Grade 7th Maple conducted the morning assembly alongwith his classmates on the topic “Curiosity” at JK Public School, Kunjwani.
“The moment we stop asking questions is the moment we stop learning and growing”, added Vidhula Sharma under the segment Thought for the day.
Adding more substance to the transactions on the topic, Atharv Gupta stated, “Curiosity is what drives us to discover new things. It makes us explore, question old ideas and learn more about the world. At its heart, curiosity is about asking questions, a simple but powerful way to grow, create and connect. Kids ask endlessly ‘why questions’ because they want to understand the world. Adults who stay serious are better at handling challenges and improving themselves”.
“Big ideas often start with questions, like ‘what if’ or ‘why not’. Many great inventions like Edison’s light or today’s technologies, came from questioning the way things are”, added Arvin.
Vedanshi Chib recited a thought provoking poem on the topic:
The spark ignites a curious mind
Where answers wait, elusive, entwined
Each question asked a lantern bright.
For in the depths of every “why”?
New worlds unfold before the eye.
The power to seek to understand,
If universe of knowledge at hand.
So let your voice inquisitive and bold,
Unravel mysterious, stories untold,
For in the art of questioning lies
The key to wisdom, beneath the skies!
Under the segment Quotations, Tanzil quoted Jack Cornfield, “The key to success is to ask the right question at the right time and take action on the answer”. Syal referred to Socrates, “In the art of asking questions lies in the secret of unlocking the potential of the world around us”. Reshav quoted Indira Gandhi, “The power to question is the basis of all human progress”.
Kaashvi referred to Plutarch, “The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be kindled”. Aryaa quoted a Curious Person, “Don’t be afraid to ask a question, you are either correct or learning”. Rehaan referred to Confucius, “The art of asking questions is a skill that can be developed and refined over time with practice, patience and persistence”.
Principal JKPS Kunjwani Rajesh Rathore appreciated the presenters of the morning assembly for instilling the elements of curiosity in the audience and stated, “Curiosity is the engine behind every great invention, every groundbreaking discovery, and every meaningful progress in human history. From the first wheel to the latest technological marvels, it all began with a simple question: “What if?”
“As students, curiosity is your most powerful tool. It pushes you to go beyond what is taught in the classroom and dive deeper into the world around you. When you ask questions, when you wonder about the ‘how’ and ‘why,’ you are opening doors to knowledge and understanding”, he added.
“Albert Einstein once said, ‘I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious.’ This shows us that you don’t need to be extraordinary to achieve greatness; you just need the courage to ask questions and the determination to seek answers. I appeal all the teachers: Sow the seeds of curiosity in students & shape the destiny of our great nation”, he concluded.