CLASS ASSEMBLY REPORT

Date:- 09/10/2026

Class & Section:- Dhruv House and Inclusive Education Club

Topic - World Mental Health Day

Venue: Auditorium

Introduction

World Mental Health Day is observed annually on October 10.The assembly serves a critical purpose in building emotional well-being and empathy:

• Normalizes Mental Health: It treats mental health with the same importance as physical health, helping students and staff understand that emotions, stress, and struggles are a normal part of being human.
• Breaks Stigma: Open conversations in a shared space reduce shame, fear, and social judgment, making it easier for people to talk about what they are going through.
• Educates and Informs: It teaches participants how to identify early signs of emotional distress in themselves or others and introduces healthy coping mechanisms.
• Promotes Support Systems: It clearly communicates where and how to ask for help, connecting students or staff with trusted counsellors, helplines, or teachers.
• Amplifies Global Themes: For 2026, the theme is "Lived experiences heard: real

Key Highlights

Understanding meaning of Mental Health
Myths and Facts about Mental Health
Way to improve one’s Mental Health

Prayer & Thought for the Day-
Prayer Itni Shakti…..
Thought of the Day
"Your mind is a home, not a battleground. Give yourself permission to rest, space to heal, and grace to grow at your own pace. Healing is not linear, and asking for help is an act of true courage."

News Update:

NATIONAL NEWS

India’s first indigenously developed, gender-neutral quadrivalent (HPV) vaccine created by the received WHO prequalification

Air Force Day Celebrations:

India observed Air Force Day on October 8, honouring the Indian Air Force and its contribution to the nation.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Phase 1 of the Navi Mumbai International Airport, along with developments related to Metro Line-3.

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

India strengthens partnership with Ghana:

India and Ghana are expanding cooperation in health, agriculture, education, digital technology, defence and scientific research.

The 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to Henri B.
Kagan and Kenso Soai for their work on asymmetric organic synthesis and autocatalysis

Scientists from Europe and China develop the world’s first working nuclear clocks.

SPORTS NEWS

Lionel Messi’s retirement:
Football legend Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football, marking the end of an extraordinary career with Argentina.
Indian cricketer Harmanpreet Kaur has announced her retirement from international cricket, with Smriti Mandhana taking over as captain of the Indian women’s cricket team.

WEATHER UPDATE

The weather today is expected to remain partly cloudy, with a maximum temperature of 32 degrees Celsius and a minimum temperature of 22 degrees Celsius. The AQI is expected to remain in the moderate to poor category

Special Performance: Skit cum Presentation

Speech/Presentation:
Understanding meaning of Mental Health
Myths and Facts about Mental Health
Way to improve one’s Mental Health

Principal Address:
Principal appreciated students’ performance and spoke about how important mental health in one’s lives.

Conclusion

• Normalizes Mental Health
• Open conversations in a shared space
• Break the Stigma
• Identify early signs of emotional distress
• Promote Support Systems

Positive Affirmations
"I acknowledge my difficult feelings, but I do not let them control me."
"I deserve to prioritize my mental health and well-being."

Prepared By -
Evan Philip Binoy 7A
Aliena 9A
Harshit 9A
Sanya Arora 10
Netanya 10F
Shorya Garg 10 F
Prisha 11B
Farheen 11H
Parnika 11H
Sapkesh 11G

Name of the Teachers:
Ms.K. Rakshitha Ganesh & Ms. Kajol responsible for organizing the assembly